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_ The applicatio.n.for business license for Leona G. Blanton dba " Midget Lunch" at
1029 Morro Street was approved on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck.
Re: San Luis Obispo County Proposed Anti= loitering ( curfew) Ordinance was ordered
received and filed on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck.
The claim of John Badgley & Associates for architectural services on the City
Library Building for $2495.00 was approved and ordered paid on motion of Richard E.Gragg,
seconded by Paul W.Davis.
Mr. Price Thompson, Water Supt. was instructed to contact Mr. Valys Re: Council's
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decision relative to water service to apartments and other multiple occupancies.
The request of Mr. Rauch, Jr. High School Principal for installation of "Drive
carefully" sign on Johnson Ave. was denied on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.
Davis, because of the commercial advertising on the sign.
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On motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger, it was moved that the
City of San Luis Obispo will go on record as being in favor of the legislative auditor's
proposal to use the 1950 population figures for the purpose of distribution of State
allocations upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck,Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: Paul W.Davis
Absent: None
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this d� day of /ls¢
City Clerk
City Hall, Monday, April 5, 1954 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding.
Present: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis,Richard E.Gragg,Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Absent: None
The minutes of the meeting of March 15th, 1954 were approved.
On motion of Paul ,V.Davis, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the claims against the city
for the month of April, 1954 were ordered paid subject to the approval of the heads of
the respective dapa rtments and the Mayor.
Ordinance No. 398 (New Series) - An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 122 (New Series)
entitled "An Ordinance regulating traffic upon and the parking of vehicles on the public
streets of the City of San Luis Obispo was finally passed on motion of Nels Beck, seconded
by Kenneth.W.Jon es upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis,Richard E.Gragg,Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 1316 (New Series) - A Resolution transferring funds from the Unbudgeted
Reserve to Account No. 303 was passed and adopted on motion of Richard E. Gragg, seconded
by Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Fleck, Paul W.Davis,Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
NOES: None
Absent: None
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Resolution. No. 1317 (New Series) - A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1116 (New
Series) adopting Five -Day 40 hour Work Week with certain exceptions was passed and adopted
on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E. Gragg upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis,Richard E.Gragg,Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from the County of San Luis Obispo Re: possibility of acquiring the City
Library for county purposes was referred toa committee of Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg,
Paul W:Davis, andRichard Miller, to investigate qnd report their findings at the next
meeting. 1
Councilman Richard E.Gragg and Executive Secy. Richard Miller were asked to meet with
the Library Architect, on preparation of final plans of the new Library Building.
Communication from the Housing Authority enclosing check for $450 covering ground rent
for Santa Rosa Park Homes was ordered received and filed and check deposited on motion of
Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
Communication from W.L.Burns, Police Chief, Re: request for permission to use city -owned
property for a "Target Range" was referred to Nels Beck, with power to act on motion of
Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Paul W. Davis.
Communication from W.L.Burns, Police Chief, Re: recommending a new Ordinance and
repealing Ordinance No. 163 (New Series); on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.
Davis, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare New Ordinance.
Communication from Police Chief,W.L.Burns Re: recommendation for Police Dept. automo-
tive equipment, was approved on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck,- for
One new dar for the Police Dept* and the two motorcycles to be sold. Motion carried.
Communication from Thos Eppert Re: request for transfer of employment from the Police ,
Dept. to the Fire Dept; it was moved by Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.Davis that the
request of Thos. Eppert be approved and to start at Step #3 - •;x317.00 per month,
effective April 16, 1954 and to be considered for Step #4 - $336.00 per month at the end
of the six months probationery period upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: Richard E. Graggg
IAbsent: None
Councilman Nels Beck requested Chief Waldmeier to have Fire Station No. 2 opened as
soon as possible.
Communication from Thos, W.Caldecott was ordered received and filed.
Petition filed by L.C.Smithet al Re: request a street light be placed at the end of
Montalban Street was referred to Paul W.Davis and Homer Hamlin to investigate and report
back to the Council.
The request of Frank Covell to transfer his business location from 746 Higuera St. to
1137 Garden Street was granted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.Davis.
The request of Homer Hamlin, City Engineer to leave the State during his vacation from
April 10th to 13th was granted.
t he "thank -you" note from Eleanor Smith et al re: Resolution passed by the Council in
memory of Frank Cheda was ordered received and filed.
Re: Memorandum from the City Planning Commission Re: condition existing along the east side
of California Blvd was referred to the Traffic Committee.
IRe: Communication from Gilbert S.-Zimmerman, Pastor of the Methodist Church relative to
Itraffic problem at the corner of Pacific and Morro Streets; Chief W.L.Burns reported -on
this matter after investigation and on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones,
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and upon recommendation of Chief Burns, the Police Dept. was authorized to allow sawhorses
with "NO PARKING SIGNS" be placed in front of the church on Sunday morning. Motion carried.
Communication from the County Health Dept. by Dr. H.W.Swartout Re: suggested forms to
be used for the PERMIT and ENFORC;DNENT forms was read to the Council and by common consent
lof the Council, the request was approved and on motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by
Nels Beck, Mr. Richard Miller, Executive Secy to the Council, was instructed to get bids
and have the forms printed as requested by Dr. Swartout.
The communications from the Atascadero Business mens Anti - Loitering Committee Re:
Curfew Ordinance was ordered received and filed.
Comm. from Maino Construction Co: Re: reimbursement for water connections in the Mira
Monte Tract was approved on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck withthe provision
that the total amount does not exceed the maximum as per contract between Maino and Madonna
land the City of San Luis Obispo.
Comm. from the General Services Admihistration Re: soace for office space inthe down-
town area; the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to theGeneral Services Ad-
ministration stating at the present time the City of San Luis Obispo does not have any
(space available, on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.Davis. Motion carried.
Comm. from Mrs. Estella Jackson requesting that a crossing guard be placed at the
lower end of Higuera St. was ordered received and filed.
The City Council confirmed the appointment of an additional crossing guard at Higuera
and South Streets as of March 25th, 1954 as a temporary measure due to the detour of State
Highway #101, and Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, was instructed to contact the represen-
tatives of the State Highway Division, relative to the State paying the cost of the
crossing guard; on motion of Paul W.Uavis, seconded by Nels Beck it was moved that the
crossing guard be paid by the City of San Luis Obispo until the claim with the State
Highway is settled. Motion carried.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger the appointment of
Henry V.Bettencourt was approved, as laborer in the Park Dept. effective March 19, 1954
at q' p.'227.00 per month. Motion carried.
On motion of Paul PI.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck, the request of Willie Baker for
two Aeeks Military Leave was approved.
The Merchandising Bond of Charles Wiesman was approved on motion of Paul W.Davis,
seconded by Kenneth W.Jones.
The Council approved contract payment of Request #5 for MAINO CONSTRUCTION CO.
for FIRE STATION NO. 2 - Amt. $ 2014.04, on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.Davis.
The request of Seth Kinney, Building Inspector, relative to holding up the business
license at $084 Nor.th Broad St. was approved on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth
W.Jones.
The following applications for contractor's licenses were received and on motion of
Paul W.Davis, seconded by Niels Beck, the bonds were approved, sureties accepted and
registration granted:
0. J. Reiner -
A. J. Diani Construction Co.
Frank C. Mainini,
J.E. Hickenbottom
Wahlstrom Bros.
Sun Control
General Contractor
General Contractor
Plastering "
Pest Control "
Swimming Pool "
Plastic Tinting "
Class "C'°
Class "C"
Class "E"
Class "F"
Class B -1
Class "F"
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The Report of the Collection Division, Dept. of Finance for the month of March, 1954
was ordered received and filed.
Communication from Dave Ulansky, Chrm. PARK , PLAYGROUND A17D RECREATION COP1MISSION,
relative to resignation of Sandy Leguina as member of the Commission, and request that
Chas. E. Seger be appointed to fill this vacancy. Mahor Lucksinger submitted the name
of CHAS. E. SEGER as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission to fill the vacancy,
and on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the appointment was approved.
Ordinance No. 399 (New Series) - An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 263 (New Series) entitled: "An Ordinance providing for the appoihtment of and pre-
scribing terms of Members, Organization, Powers and Duties of the Park, Playground and
Recreation Commission_; and Repealing Ordinance-No. 215 (New Series) was passed to print
on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.Drvis upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr.Paul W.Davis reported for Mr. Andrew Renetzky Re: structural condition of the
building known as "The Mission Garage" and stated that Engineers, DANIEL, i,01!N, JCHNSON,
& MENDENHALL, after inspection of the Mission Garage, agreed that the City Engineer and
the Building Inspector's inspection of the building was unsafe; the trustee obtained
permission from the Court to vacate the building and demolish it. The Superior Court
ordered the trustee to vacate the building and commence demolishing within a reasonable
time. On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck and in compliance with the
request of the owners, the city gives 90 days to vacate and demolish the building upon
the following roll. call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck,Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Abstain from voting: Paul W.Davis
14r. Timothy I.OTReilly presented ant: amended report. of Steven S. Pavitt, Engineer, relative
to
the structural
condition of
the
building located at 660 Higuera St. Based upon
the
engineer's
report
and on motion
of
Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, it was
moved
that a business license be -granted, if repairs are mad-6 according to the report of Steven
Pavitt and only the street, floor is to be used -- the second floor is NOT to be used for
any purpose upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg,Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
IAhsent: None
Re: Communication from Bachino & Stockird Re: Proposal to increase present fire insu
(coverage; on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, it was moved that the Fire
Dept. apparatus, including equipment contained thereon, be included in the present BLANKET
(FIRE' COVERAGE of the City of San Luis Obispo, Motion carried.
Mir. Kenneth W.Jones, Nels Beck and J.H.Fitzpatrick were appointed as a committee to
investigate the necessity of carrying fire insurance on passenger cars of the Police and
Fire Departments.
Re: Communication fron Evans Brokerage Re: tax bills for a 50 ft strip of land;
Ion motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Paul W.Davis it was moved that the City accept
la 50 ft. strip of land from Johnson Ave. to Flora Street from Cecil Evans to be used. as
la STREET, and the city assumes no ie sponsibil ity except to keep the street in the same
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condition as it now exists.
Re: Resolution of the Planning Commission to rezone certain area was read to the
Council and on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger it was moved that
the City Council adopt the Resolution of the Planning Commission relative to rezoning
certain area from R -1 and R -2 to R -3 and a PUBLIC HEARING to be held by the City Council
on April 19th, 1954 upon the. following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: Paul LV.Davis, Richard E. Gragg
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 400 (New Series) - An Ordinance of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo establishing setback lines along both sides of Santa Rosa Street from Mill
Street to Murray Street was passed to print on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nets
Beck upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: Paul W.Davis, Richard E. Gragg
Absent: None
The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Edward L. Webb et al asking them
to ct tend the next Council meeting, as the Council is very interested in this area being
annexed to the City and would like to helpthem in every way possible.
The communication of Wm. T. Smith was held over.
The City Clerk was instructed to invite Mr. Brussow and Mr. Richard Harris to attend
next meeting of the City Council at which time the matter of the petition of Mr.
Brussow will be taken up.
The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to George Cooper, Secy. of the
' Planning Commission, relative to the planning commission's action on the request of
George Sleeter, Docket No. 54 -03 -3•
On motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Kenneth Jones the meeting adjourned.
Approved this /5-?_ day o"
Cit lerk
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