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Home My WebLink About01/04/19431 1 1 r 1 'S The applications for renewal of licenses for the January 1943 quarter— . � � were granted on motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell. The following matters were held over to the next meeting: Application for city licehse for Sportland Penny Arcade Communication from Lillie C. Wade relative to power pole on her property. Councilman Joseph Leary demanded the City take immediate action to investigate the fire hazard that exists at the U. S. 0. Club Rooms on Higuera Street. The matter was referred to Commissioner of Public Health and Safety and the Fire Chief for full investigation and report back to the Council. It was sucgested by Commissioner R. P. Howell that the Fire Dept. contact merchants owning fire extinguishers and advise them that the Dept: will refill and put, them in working condition at cost. At the suggestion of Commissioner R. P. Howell, members agreed to.hire out city equipment to A. 0. Johnson, contractor, to run grade on Leff Street. On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil, Sam C. Schultz was appointed Acting Building Inspector as of December 22nd, 1942. On motion of W.H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell, the meeting adjourned. Approved this day of V�;iY City Clerk Mayor ` City Hall, Monday, January 4, 1943 - 7:30 P. M. City Council met in regular session - Mayor F. C. Kimball presiding. Present: VI.H. Brazil, R.P. Hom!ell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary Absent: None The minutes of December 21, 1942 were read and aproved as read. The following applications for permits to build were granted on motion of R.P. Howell, .seconded by 117. H. Brazil: Shell Oil Co. - To remove and dismantle steel building, Block 61 - Robert 11ellem - Remodel Building for residence; Pt. of Lot 3, Blk 69, Cost $ 200.00 C. M. Long_- Remodel and add to bldg. unit-for auto court; Block Phillips Addn. 200.00 Robert Mellem -Move Bldg. from Monterey Street to Lot 31-Blk. 69 - Harris Hemstreet - Storeroom and temporary living quarters, Part of Lots. 12 & 132 Blk. 60, Brizzolara Addn. Cost 150.00 Mrs. J. L. Silver - Remodel Bldg. - Lot 5, Blk. 809 200.00 The application by Clarence Hickenbottom to repair sidewalk for the Fitzgerald Estate on the south side of Marsh Street between Osos and Santa Rosa Streets was referred to the Commissioner of Public 'Norks, with power to act, on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R; P. Howell The application of Mary Rodriguez for permit to open trench and connect with sewer on Peach Street between Broad and Chorro Streets was referred to Commissioner of Public Works, on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. H. Brazil. The following applications for permits were granted on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by W.H. Brazil; work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineering Department: 2 3 18 Southern Counties Gas Co: To break pavement to renew old services and install curb meters - various locations. Luis E. Tomasini - Tc cut down tree'in parkway in_f font of 1637 Broad St. On motion of R.P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil the following appli- cations for city licenses were referred to the Commissioner of.Public Health and Safety for investigation and report: Aaron Cook - Taxicab license ( dba Gray Cab Co.) - 1185 Monterey St. George P. Bushong- ( dba San Luis Cab ) 726 Park Ave. The transfer of license of the Gold Dragon Cafe at 985 Monterey Street from Stella C. Louis and W. Young Louis to Roy D. Chandler was granted on motl:)n of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell. The following reports ijere ordered received and filed: Report of Police Dept. for month of December, 1942. Report of police Judge for the balance of December, 1942 Report of City Collector for the month of December, 1942 Report of City Treasurer for the month of November, 1942. Notification received from the State Board of Equalization for transfer of license for "Off Sale Distilied Spirits" from L. H. Laidig to Fula Mae Laidig, dba Leidig's at 447 Higuera Street; also, for "Off Sale Beer and Wine" license; same was ordered received and filed. Communication received from the Goldtree Investment Co. relative to an extension of time for the duration of the war on Water Agreement vjith the City of San Luis Obispo; same was referred to Commissioner Howell and the City Attorney. Communication signed "The Three Missourians" received re: fire hazard in down town San Luis Obisp.o;same was ordered received and filed on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by N. H. Brazil. Upon the following vote it was ordered the City of San Luis Obispo renew their membership in the League of California Cities for the year of 1943;1-:dues being 225.00 annually.: Ayes: 'id. H. Brazil, R.F. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball Noes: Joseph Leary Absent: None 0 Communication received from J. Earl Boyce, City Treasurer, regarding the city's inactive bank deposits was referred to Commissioner of Finance, Ralph C.Kennedy, for investigation and- report !back to the Council, on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by °I.H.Brazil. On motion of :9.H.Brazil, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy the following city licenses for the October 1942 quarter were ordered cancelled: Oct. 1942 quarter: 1205 - 1656- 1672 1576 .1679 - 1829 Baldwin Gun Store L. T. Larsen & Son James H. Harris La Verne Buller Rundles Inc. Acme Paint Store Mdse. 2.50 Truck 7.50 " 4.00 " 4.00 Sign Painting 12.00 " t 12.00 Claims against the City for the month of December, 1942 were ordered paid subject to the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor. A delegation of Taxicab owners appeared before the Council asking advice on the city's taxi problem, and were advised by the Mayor that the ordinance would be en- C 1 forced, and the police department would continue to give tickets on all violations such as cruising, "U" turns, and speeding, and suggested that their difficulties might be solved by operating from a central dispatching station. The following matters were held over for the next meeting: Richfield Oil Co. - sign permit Sportland (Dannie Jackson) Penny Arcade 1 1 Re: Communication from J. N. Anderson and W. H. Mills requesting 2 3(� salary increase which was referred to Commissioner R.P.Howell. Mr. Howell reported that he did not believe it fair to raise two employees and to neglect other men in the de- partmeht , and was instructed by the Council to submit a list of.employees in his:depart- ment and recommendations for salary increase at the next meeting. The communication from Lillie C. Wade re: power pole on her property which was struct.ions to consult with owner of the building and the tenant, informing them of the conditions as outlined in the Chief's letter -- the Council requesting an immediate answer, ' and to send a copy of report to the Camp Commander. Commissioner R.P. Howell reported The National Council of Jewish Women had _ offered to purchase benches for the new Mitchell Park but stated that only three of the four sections•of lawn are now in, explaining that it would not be advisable to install any benches for at least six months because of damage to the new lawn. Resolution No..684 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for the Adminis- tration of the Victory Tax deductions Fjas introduced and adopted on motion of W.H.Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell upon the following vote: Ayes: W.H.Brazil, R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary Noes: None Absent: None Commissioner Ralph C. Kennedy brought up the question of the hazards of faulty sidewalks and of tree limbs hanging over sidewalks and on' motion of Joseph Leary, seconded 1 by W. H. Brazil, R.P. Howell was instructed to advise J. W. Wilkinson to repair the side- walk surrounding his property on Marsh and Carmel Streets. On motion of 14. H. Brazil, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy, the meeting adjourned. :approved this ��- day of City Clerk Mayor 1 refer -red to Commissioner Ralph C:.Kennedy at a previous meeting, was ordered filed, on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. H. Brazil. Communication from Fire Chief W.L. Payton was read to the Council reporting on inspection made at the Higuera Street U.S.O. Building regarding fire hazards; after discussion the matter was referred to Commissioner of Public Health and Safety with in- struct.ions to consult with owner of the building and the tenant, informing them of the conditions as outlined in the Chief's letter -- the Council requesting an immediate answer, ' and to send a copy of report to the Camp Commander. Commissioner R.P. Howell reported The National Council of Jewish Women had _ offered to purchase benches for the new Mitchell Park but stated that only three of the four sections•of lawn are now in, explaining that it would not be advisable to install any benches for at least six months because of damage to the new lawn. Resolution No..684 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for the Adminis- tration of the Victory Tax deductions Fjas introduced and adopted on motion of W.H.Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell upon the following vote: Ayes: W.H.Brazil, R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary Noes: None Absent: None Commissioner Ralph C. Kennedy brought up the question of the hazards of faulty sidewalks and of tree limbs hanging over sidewalks and on' motion of Joseph Leary, seconded 1 by W. H. Brazil, R.P. Howell was instructed to advise J. W. Wilkinson to repair the side- walk surrounding his property on Marsh and Carmel Streets. On motion of 14. H. Brazil, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy, the meeting adjourned. :approved this ��- day of City Clerk Mayor 1