HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1948City Attorney, George Andre, was instructed to bring in a new Water Ordinance for
the Council's consideration at the next meeting.
On motion of I%Tm. 0. Hall, seconded by R.P.Howell, the meeting adjourned.
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Cjey Clerk
Mayor
City Hall, ( Recreation Building) Sent. 20, 1948- 7:30 P.M.
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The City Council met in regular session- Mayor Timothy I. O'Reilly presiding.
Present: R.P.Howell, Timothy I. O'Reilly, Kline Williams
Absent: G.W.Baker, Wm. 0. Hall
The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 7, 1948 were approved.
This being the time set for Public Auction for the sale of 73 tons of baled
hay as advertised -- No auction was held as there were no bidders present, and no written
bids received.
This being the time set for receiving sealed bids on the purchase of two
Due to the absence of two members of the Council, it was moved by R. P. Howell, and
seconded by Kline Williams that the above bids be rejected and instructed the City
Clerk to readvertise for bids to be opened at the next regular meeting on Oct. 41 1948.
Re: Agreement of lease with A.L.Ferrini on Laguna property which terminates on October
317 1948; the matter was held over until the next meeting.
e: Renewal of Fire Insurance and Fleet Insurance policies was held over.
Communications
Communication from Dr. Loveall submitting Deeds from the Lions Club to the
City of San Luis Obispo was referred to the City Attorney.
Communication from S.L.O. City Schools Re: closing of certain streets; on
motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline :•iilliams, same was referred to the Public I.-Jorks
Department for study and recommendations.
Communication from Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Conference relative to
Conference to be held at Sactamento on October 12 to 15th - same was referred to the
1 Commissioner of Public Works for investigation anc! report on motion of Kline !-Jilliams,
seconded by R. P. Howell.
On motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline Williams it wasmoved that Seth
Kinney, Building Inspector, be allowed to attend the Electaical Convention to be held
in Oakland on September 27, 28th and 29th, 1948. Motion carried.
Communication from Fiesta de las Flores asking permission to hold a Street
Dance on Garden Street on October 30th to riase money -was referred to the Commissioner
of Public Health and Safety on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline Williams.
police,cars, the following bids
were
publicly opened and read:
1 - Bid of McGregor Motors Co.
for 4
door Plymouth De Luxe Sedan
Amount of bid being,
Net
delivered . . . . . . . . 1956.74
'
( certified check accompanied
2 - Bid of E._-I.Thresh Inc. for each car
bid in amt of 107 )
being .. . . . . . . . . . . 1846.15
( State Sales Tax
to be
added, also certified check
accompanying
bid)
Due to the absence of two members of the Council, it was moved by R. P. Howell, and
seconded by Kline Williams that the above bids be rejected and instructed the City
Clerk to readvertise for bids to be opened at the next regular meeting on Oct. 41 1948.
Re: Agreement of lease with A.L.Ferrini on Laguna property which terminates on October
317 1948; the matter was held over until the next meeting.
e: Renewal of Fire Insurance and Fleet Insurance policies was held over.
Communications
Communication from Dr. Loveall submitting Deeds from the Lions Club to the
City of San Luis Obispo was referred to the City Attorney.
Communication from S.L.O. City Schools Re: closing of certain streets; on
motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline :•iilliams, same was referred to the Public I.-Jorks
Department for study and recommendations.
Communication from Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Conference relative to
Conference to be held at Sactamento on October 12 to 15th - same was referred to the
1 Commissioner of Public Works for investigation anc! report on motion of Kline !-Jilliams,
seconded by R. P. Howell.
On motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline Williams it wasmoved that Seth
Kinney, Building Inspector, be allowed to attend the Electaical Convention to be held
in Oakland on September 27, 28th and 29th, 1948. Motion carried.
Communication from Fiesta de las Flores asking permission to hold a Street
Dance on Garden Street on October 30th to riase money -was referred to the Commissioner
of Public Health and Safety on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline Williams.
as2 Communication from Dr. Loveall relative to salary increase for the Supt. of
Park, Playground and Recreation Commission was ):field over until the next meeting of the
Council, due to the lack of a full Council.
Communication from the State Board of Equalization approving the revision of
the Utility Roll on State assessed property in the City of San Luis Obispo was ordered
jre ^_eived and filed.
The report of the City Clerk was ordered received and filed.
The application for transfer of Ranell's Coffee Shop at 1050 Monterey St.
Ito Perry T. Hall was granted on motion of K1ineWilliams, seconded by R.P.Howell.
The application for transfer of Radio Repair Shop from Frank L. Freiberger
to Daniel Sears and John Mumma was granted on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline
11.^!illiams at 745 Hiruera St. dba "Hickenbottom's Radio Repair Service ".
The application for city license for Lodging House filed by Alice Hubicz
at 103 Santa Barbara Ave. was granted on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline 1illiams.
The application of Wilbur Owens for Taxicab License at 190 Higuera Street
was referred to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety for investigation and report
on motion of R.P.Howell., seconded by Kline Williams.
Application of Ward I. Cook to hold a dance for Technocracy Inc. at the
JI.D.E.S.Hall on September 24th was granted on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline
lWilliams.
Petition was presented from residents of the Caudill Tract and Norton
jAddition complaining against the erection of a cement plant and mixer- this petition
lis to be held in abeyance for several weeks pending developments.
Communication from J. N. Regier, City Schools Supt. and Vern Rauch, Jr. High
School Principal, addressed to the Mayor, was read to the Council in which they requested
temporary closing of Toro Street between Pismo and I-;arsh Streets to reduce traffic hazards
to s`.udents crossing .Toro Street during the lunch hour. After discussion, it was moved
by KlineWilliams, seconded by R.P.Howell, that Toro Street between Pismo and Marsh Streets,
be temporarily closed from 8 A.M. to 3:40 P.M. on school days and barricades to be placed
at o=ther end of the block to stop traffic. Motion carried.
Communication from the City Engineer, Guido Ferini, addressed to R.P.Howell
was read to the Council, relative to an application for permit from the Pacific Gas and
Electric Co. for the installation of underground vaults and conduits in a portion of the
business district in San Luis Obispo. On motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline Williams
it was moved that the permit be granted with the provision that the City Engineer's re -
commendations idescribed in his letter) be attached to it.
Mr. Martin Polin appeared before the Council for the purpose of calling to
their attention a hazardous traffic condition existing at the intersection of Marsh
and Santa. Rosa Streets and called this intersection a "trap" due to the lack of proper
signs or traffic signals. After discussion and on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline
t- :iilliams it ,.Vas moved that the City Engineer be authorized to approach the Division of
Highways with respect to obtaining the necessary "Danger Signs" to be placed at this
intersection. Motion carried.
Commissioner Kline Williams asked that a Boulevard Stop be placed at Pismo
and Archer Streets and the City Attorney was instructed to bring in a Resolution covering
Isame.
Upon motion of Kline 4illiams, seconded by R.P.Ho�,rell, the City Clerk was
directed to file with the State Board of Equalization and with the County Assessor of
the County of San Luis Obispo, a statement in reference to the annexation of the Monterey
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Re: Communication from the Department of Commerce relative to seismograph location which
was referred to the City Engineer for report, Mr, Guido Ferini, City Engineer, recommended
to the Council, that they allov the Department of Commerce to install the instrument in the
basement of the Recreation Building and in his opinion it would be good advertising for the
City of San Luis Obispo. After discussion and on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by
Kling Williams it was moved that the City Engineer be allowed to go ahead with the pre-
' parations for the installation_ of the seismograph at a cost of not more than 10
� 0 and that
he be authorized to make the necessary alterations in the building.
Communication from the League of California Cities Re: recommendations
concerning location and relocation of State Highways to be developed to Freeway Standards
for consideration of California State Highway Commission was referred to the City Engineer
for report. Mr. Ferini made a verbal report and the communication was rdered received
and filed.
Communication from Pacific Coast Fire Chief's Assn. Re: convention for fire
chiefs referred to Kline Williams was ordered received and filed.
Communication from Public Utilities; - Commission Re: to survey grade crossings
which was referred to the City Engineer; Mr Ferini submitted a letter to the Council
with his recommendations and asked thit authority be granted to the Dept. of Public Works
' for the installation and purchase of signs, etc., and on motion of R.P.Howell,seconded
by Kline Williams it was moved that the Public Works Department be authorized to go ahead
and comply with the recommendations as submitted by the City Engineer.
The transfer of the City license of Collins Fountain was held over.
' Re: New Proposed Water Ordinance: The City Engineer was instructed to bring
in his recommendations relative to "Water line program" to be presented at the next
meeting of the Council.
On motic of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline Williams, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this A day of
Mayor
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Park Subdivision, Resubdivision of California Park, Tract Number 28 A Resubdivision of
California Park, Subdivision of part of the Edward Loire Estate, Mount Pleasanton Square
Subdivision, Mount Pleasahton Square No. 2 Subdivision, Breed's Addition, Johnson's
Subdivision, Tract No. 11 Tract No. 31, Portions of the Southeast one - quarter of Section
21, Portions of the South One -half of Section 22, Portions of the South One -half of
Section 23, Portions of the Southwest One - quarter of Section 24, Portions of Northwest
One - quarter of Section 21/:,: Portions of the North One -half of Section 27, and Portions of
the Northwest One- quarter of Section 28, and said sections being in Township 301 South,
Range 12East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, together with a map indicating the boundaries
thereof, as required by Section 3720 of the Political Code of the Statecf California.
The motion duly carried.
Old Business
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Re: Communication from the Planning Commission relative to variances from the provisions
of the Zoning Ordinate which was referred to the Building Inspector; on motion of Kline
Williams, seconded by R. P. Howell, the request for permit to make additions to property
owned by Clarence Brown was granted.
Re: Communication from the Planning Commission in regard to "Street 1.1idths" which was
referred to the City Attornet; after discussion the City Attorney was directed to bring
in a Resolution relative to establishing Street Widths.
Re: Communication from the Department of Commerce relative to seismograph location which
was referred to the City Engineer for report, Mr, Guido Ferini, City Engineer, recommended
to the Council, that they allov the Department of Commerce to install the instrument in the
basement of the Recreation Building and in his opinion it would be good advertising for the
City of San Luis Obispo. After discussion and on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by
Kling Williams it was moved that the City Engineer be allowed to go ahead with the pre-
' parations for the installation_ of the seismograph at a cost of not more than 10
� 0 and that
he be authorized to make the necessary alterations in the building.
Communication from the League of California Cities Re: recommendations
concerning location and relocation of State Highways to be developed to Freeway Standards
for consideration of California State Highway Commission was referred to the City Engineer
for report. Mr. Ferini made a verbal report and the communication was rdered received
and filed.
Communication from Pacific Coast Fire Chief's Assn. Re: convention for fire
chiefs referred to Kline Williams was ordered received and filed.
Communication from Public Utilities; - Commission Re: to survey grade crossings
which was referred to the City Engineer; Mr Ferini submitted a letter to the Council
with his recommendations and asked thit authority be granted to the Dept. of Public Works
' for the installation and purchase of signs, etc., and on motion of R.P.Howell,seconded
by Kline Williams it was moved that the Public Works Department be authorized to go ahead
and comply with the recommendations as submitted by the City Engineer.
The transfer of the City license of Collins Fountain was held over.
' Re: New Proposed Water Ordinance: The City Engineer was instructed to bring
in his recommendations relative to "Water line program" to be presented at the next
meeting of the Council.
On motic of R.P.Howell, seconded by Kline Williams, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this A day of
Mayor
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