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Approved this day of
City Clerk
City Hall, Monday, June 21, 1954. I 1
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding.
Present: Eels Beck, 4ichard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Absent: Paul W.Davis
The minutes of the meeting of June 7th were approved.
Claims against the City for the month of June were ordered paid subject to the approval
of the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor.
Resolution No. 1342 (New Series) - A Resolution transferring Funds within and in-
creasing the 1953 -54 budget was passed and adopted on motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded
by Eels Beck upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Absent: Paul W.Davis
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, the 1954 -55 CITY BUDGET
was adopted as presented by the Commissioner of Finance,. at $1,159,752.75• Motion carried.
Resolution No. 1343 (New Series) - A Resolution establishing classifications,
setting salaries therefor, assigning City Employees to appropriate classifications and
starting rates therein, etc. was passed and adopted on motion of Richard P-. Gragg, seconded
by Eels Beck upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: Paul W.Davis
Resolution'No. 1344 (New Series) - A Resolution specifying appropriations for
equipment replacement and listingprior accumulations to date was passed and adopted on
motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: Paul W. Davis
The following recommendations of the Traffic Committee were adopted: 1
(1) Resolution No. 1345 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for Stop Signs be in-
stalled on Cuesta Canyon Park Road at San Miguel was passed and adopted on motion of
Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: Paul W.Davis
(2) On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the following street signs
were ordered installed:
Foothill 100 - Patricia 100
Foothill 300 - Santa Lucia 100
Boysen 700 Old Morro 400
Monte Vista - California N. 100 both directions
(3) Homer. Hamlin, City Engineer, reported that his department will reduce the crowh
on Andrews Street. -
On motion of.Kenneth..- W. .Jones, seconded by- Richard F•.Gragg, the Mayor was authorized
to sign the MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY
STREETS and the following Resolution Has adopted upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: Nond
Absent: Paul W.Davis
' Resolution No. 1346 (New Series) - Resolution of the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo adopting Budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of
gas tax allocation for major city streets.
By common consent of the Council, the first meeting of the City Board of Equali-
zation will beheld on Tuesday, July 6th, 1954 at 10 o'clock A.M. in the Council Chamber.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the City Clerk was
instructed to study the fire insurance plan for the City Library building and to get the
best coverage for the City of San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Nels.Beck,-J.H.Fitzpatrick, uirector
of Finance, was authorized to act as expediter for the Library Building project to
coordinate all activities and to attempt to remove or reduce any points of friction which
may arise in connection therewith.- Mr. Fitzpatrick will handle all requests for payment.
Communication from San Luis Obispo City Schools relative to bids received for
construction of the Nuss Memorial Swimming Pool, and communication from Al Ferrini,
chairman, of the Harry Nuss Memorial Fund Committee, authorizing withdrawal of funds
from the Harry Nuss Memorial Fund were ordered received and filed on motion of Richard E.
IlGragg, seconded by Nels Beck.
Re: Correspondence relative to the Proposed meeting with the County Board of
Supervisors regarding the COUNTY -WIDE DOG ORDINANCE was ordered received and filed.
Communication from the Mayor relative to establishing a POOL-CAR supported by the
unicipal Building Budget was ordered received and filed oh motion of Richard E.Gragg,
seconded by Kenneth W.Jones.
Communication from Maino Construction Co. requesting final payment on the Fire
ouse #2 and waiver of the.35 day waiting period due to an oversight of the archtect in
confirming said payment for authorization, and communication from Kenneth Harry Hess,
tect, recommending that Final Payment be authorized and that the 35 day waiting period
be waived due to his illness at the time this payment was due,was read to the Council.
Mr. Hess, at the request of the Council, was instructed to repair the crack in the
ash room at the Fire Station No. 2. He reported that this was due to the action of the
be under the cement floor. Upon his return from this inspection Mr. Hess ,stated that this
was not the fault of the contractor but_ that Mr. Maino promised to watch this crack in the
floor and to repair it when the action of the ground ceased. Mr. Hess promised that if Mr.
Maino did not follow through on his promise to repair this crack, Mr. Hess would
;have it done himself.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, it was moved that the
nal payment be authorized to Maino Construction Co. and that the 35 day waiting period
waived. Also, Mr. Hess's offer to repair floor of Fire Station No. 2 to be placed upon
he Minutes of the meeting.
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the request of Albert Nelson
r refund for water connections in the Escuela Alta Subdivision, provided that the period
of time -..for such refunds has not elapsed.
Communications;.
Communication from George E.Reed and.Elmer Johnson relative to trees on alley way in
Monterey Heights, requesting the Council to have same topped, was referred to the City
Attorney and the City Engineer for investigation and report back to the Council.
Re: Request of Ted Studle for two weeks vacation without pay in addition to his regular
vacation period was granted subject to the approval of Paul W.Davis, Commissioner of Public
Works, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
Comm- ^. from Clines Electric extended thanks for courtesies shown them by Homer HLrnlin
and Price Thompson was ordered received and filed.
Comm. from the Civil Aeronautics Board and Application of the Southwest Airways Co.
was ordered received and filed on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
Comm. from the Division of Highways Re: statement of Gas Tax Revenue for the 1954
fiscal year was ordered filed.
Comm. from Richard Miller, Executive Secy to the Council, Re: State Senate Interim
Committee on Highways, was referred to the City Engineer, G.Homer Hamlin to complete forms
and report to the Council at the next meeting.
The letter of thanks from Rev. Albert J.. Knoll, was ordered received and filed.
Comm.. from Frank P. McCaslin, Chief of Police of Santa Maria thanking the S.L.O.
Police Dept. for their assistance during their Annual Elks Parade in Santa "aria was
)rdered received and filed.
The request of the Mission Trails Assn. for donation from the City of San Luis Obispo
or $200 was granted and Mr. Richard Miller, Executive Secy. was instructed to write a
letter, requesting an invoice from the Mission Trails Assn.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the request of J. Badgley,
rchitect, to construct a one story Medical Clinic on Dr. E.W. Werbel property, lot 13
lock "ATM in the Nielsen and Roberts Subdivision, was approved, subject to the requirements
lative to construction.
At this time a group of interested citizens from the Phillips Addn. appeared before the
uncil, requesting information on the formation of a STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, and
he City Council, City �:ttorney and City Engineer discussed with various members of this
up, the problems of formation of a Special Assessment District. Mayor Lucksinger told
he citizens that the City Council would do all that was possible to see that this District
s formed and improvements made as soon as legally possible.
Mr. Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, Richard Miller, Executive Secy., George Andre, City
ttorney and Paul W.Davis, Commissioner of.Public Works, were appointed as a committee to
estigate the procedure of forming the PHILLIPS ADDITION STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
. Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, reported to the Council, he had-already signed up over 62%
the property owners in this District, for forming the District.
Communication from C.W. Jones relative to damage to his automobile from road oil being
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prayed on his car and communication from Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, regarding investi-
gation on the supposed damage to C.W.Jones car from being sprayed by road oil. On motion of
enneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg, these two letters were referred to our
Liability Insurance Carrier for their investigation and action.
The following applications for city licenses were granted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones,
seconded by Nels Beck:
Betty Gaddis ( dba Doris Cafe) at 364 Higuera St,
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Robert-Sears ( dba "Eds Drive. In..) - Monterey qnd California Blvd.
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The,following :applications --for- transfer: of licenses-were granted on motion of Richard E.
Gragg, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones:
Union Oil Service, from Clarence Ayers to Robert R. Kester - 339 Marsh St.
Gai msborou gh Studio - from J.E. Bates to Ralph C. Wagers- 864 Higuera St.
Hazels Pet Shop - from Dorothy E. Walker to I "arion Clark- 595 Marsh St.
The request of Henry Bolton for permission to move his-office to 1256 Monterey St. was
granted.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard L,Gragg, the Council confirmed
the appointment of Noel Caselman as ',Laborer Equipment Operator" at $254.00 per month
effective-June 15, 1954.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones; seconded by Richard E.Gragg, Herbert Gilmore was,
appointed as Relief Operator at the Water Filtration Plant for the period from July 16th
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to Aug st 15, 1954 at $254.00 per month.
At this time Mr. Joseph Benson, representing the property owners and residents
of Stenner Street, north of Murray Ave. appeared before the Council protesting the con-
struction of a CONCRETE BITCHING PLANT in.the area immediately north of the end of
Stenner Street -- this plant is being constructed by Walter Roselip.
Mr. Seth Kinney informed the Council that this matter had been placed before
the Planning Commission as this area is zoned M -1 and permit was ordered passed. Mr.
Kinney stated that he did not issue the permit to Walter Roselip as yet. After much dis-
cussion by the Council, and the spectators, it was decided by common consent of the Counci
to hold a PUBLIC MEETING on July 6th, at 8 P.M., regarding the construction of the
concrete batching plant at the end of Stenner Street. All interested citizens are asked
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to be present, and Mr. Roselip will be asked to attend the meeting. Mr. Seth Kinney was
instructed by the Council, not to
allow the permit or construction of this building
and that present operations must cease until after the Public Hearing.
Old Business
re: Request of General Services Administration relative to a formal lease for space. in
the Recreation Bldg. at 864 Santa Rosa Street from July 1, 1954 and extending lease
period from year to year to June 30, 1959, with the right of termination upon 30 days
notice by the Government and /or Lessor, amity of San Luis Obispo, was accepted on motion of
Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg. Motion carried.
Comm. from the City Planning Commission Re: Petition of abandonment of certain stree
was referred to Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, was ordered held over.
Re: communication from Foster and Kleiser regarding POSTER PANEL to be erected on public
property and maintained at no cost to the City of San Luis Obispo, and to handle no
commercial advertising,- just items of LOCAL INTEREST.
Mr. Richard E.Gragg reported that the committee appointed to investigate a possible
site for the Poster Panel, recommended the parkway at the merging point of Monterey
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and Palm Streets, across from the Monday Club, to be used for this purpose. The erection
of this dgn would require the removal of 2 poles holding up the old Electric Sign "City of
San Luis Obispo" over the highway.
The City Council accept @d the recommendation of the Committee and that Foster and
Kleiser be notified that they can erect the sign at their convenience and the old city
City Sign to be removed by the City Engineering crews as soon as possible, on motion of
Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. Motion carried.
The Traffic Committee was ordered to investigate the placing of a SPEED LIMIT SIGN
which is presently located at this parkway.
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Communication from !'Off-Street-Parking Committee" relative to the City acquiring
the lot behind Sears Market for apossible off - street parking site was referred to Homer
Hamlin, City Engineer, for cost estimate and referred to Mr. Miller, Executive Secy.
for prepgration of parking meter layout. . .
: °lr. Miller reported relative to the communication from the Parking Meter People for
preparing layout for parking meters. He reported that he had sent a plat of the block
containing said property to the Parking "'eter People, with alternates as follows:
(1) - Lot containing present building
(2) Lot with building removed
(3) Lot with adjoining lot on Marsh Street and contiguous use as one unit.
"Ar. Homer Hamlin reported that his preliminary estimates of paving. and preparation of site
as follows:
For large lot grading with 4" base and surfacing
For grading and surfacing smaller lot
960.00
835:00
Communication from the Southern racific R.R.Co:0 relative to JOHBLSON STREET UNDERPASS
was ordered received and filed. By common consent of the Council, Mayor and Commissioner
of Public Works were authorized to prepare a letter in answer to the Southern Pacific
Co.'s letter regarding the Underpass.
Re: Petition from property owners fronting on Monte Vista Place, requesting said street
to be made a part of the,.City Street System was referred to the City Attorney and the
City Engineer for investigation as to the proper method of accepting this street in
the City System.
Comm. from Vim. J. Paivine regarding "foul balls" entering his property from the
Little League Diamond at Santa Rosa Park. The City Clerk was instructed to forward a
copy of letter to the Director of the Little League Assn. and to the Recreation Commission
Resolution No. 1347 (New Series) - A Resolution accepting Grant Deed from Cecil
G.Evans and alma. Evans was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by
Richard E.Gragg upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: Paul W.Davis
Resolution No. 1348 (New Series) - A Resolution' accepting Grant Deed of Easement
from Clara Olgiati and others was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones,
seconded by Richard E.Gragg upon the following roll-call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: Paul W.Davis
Communication from Mayor Lucksinger to James F.Crawford regarding request of the
Chamber of Commerce for information relative to sewer and water development in the area,
south and east of Orcutt Road, beyond the City limits of San Luis Obispo.
The following mgtters were referred to the Traffic Committee:
(1) Possible installation of SLOW SIGNS by the Little League Diamond at Santa Rosa
Park on Third Street between Ellen Way and Toro Street.
(2)Possibility of having placed "No ParkingSigns" between 5 P.M. and 7 P'.M. during
Little League season along Third St. between Ellen Way and Toro Street.
Mr. Richard Miller was instructed to write Mr. J. Badgley, architect, that the City
will not pay for extra drawings on the Library Building, as the City Attorney could not f
this provision in the contract with the architect. If Mr. Badgle y thinks otherwise,
he should attend the next meeting of the Council and present his views, on motion of
Richard E. Gragg, seconded byKenneth W.Jones. Motion carried.
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