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.Introduction_of... Resolution. N:...8 1. -.(1956_Series).A.Resolution Establishing No Parking Zones
at the .Intersection_.of_.California Boulevard.and Monter.ey..Street, was passed and adopted
on-motion of...Nels..Beck,_.seconded . by.. Kenneth_W...Jones.,: by...the. following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W'. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduction of Resolution No. 62 (1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign
Agreement with Paci is as & Electric. om� pany for Telephone Pole Installation at
Foothill Blvd. and Rincon Drive, was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nets Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None,
ABSENT: None
Notice from the Public Utilities.Commission,. notifying the City that Southern Pacific
Company is planning on consolidating -the operation of trains known as the Lark and The
Starlight to one operation - Notice was ordered received and filed.
Comm. from Police. Chief Schofield., relative to traffic regulations within the City of San
Luis Obispo., particularly the parking, stopping,.and standing of automobiles and trucks
in certain specified places hinders the smooth. flow of traffic and in some cases creates
a hazard. Chief Schofield recommends that all wrong way parking, double parking,. and
violation of meter regulations will be strictly in force; also all parking permits will
be revoked and the only parking exemptions will be the vehicles bearing E plates, official
public vehicles, public utility service vehicles, service vehicles of business firms, while
actually performing duties - must show work order.
At this time, Mr. Richard-D. Miller, City Administrative Officer, read his report to the
Council, regarding t he.r.equest of certain realtors iri the City of San Luis Obispo who.
wish.to subdivide land but who want the city to.put in the off-side improvements installed
by special assessment project, rather than'by: the subdividers themselves. Mr. Miller,
reported relative to the six points brought out by Mr. Wise,,planning consultant, who
has made similar studies in.other cities on this problem. Mr. Miller's report recommends
against the city putting in the improvements by a special assessment district.
Approved:
This _day of June, 1956.
—� y Clerk
June 4, 1956 - 7:30 P.M., City Hall
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger Presiding.
Pledge
Invocation by Rev. Ferguson of the Assembly of God Church, San Luis Obispo.
Roll Call:
Present; Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H.
Lucksinger
The minutes of the meeting of May 21, 1956, and adjourned meeting of May 23, 1956, were
approved as presented.
Claims against the City for the.month of June, 1956, were ordered paid, subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels
Beck.
Introduction of Resolution No. -64 (1956 Series) A Resolution-Authorizing the Purchase
of Seven (7) Duncan -_M_i_ er ark�ing Meters in Accordance with the Offer Made to the City
by the Traffic Appliance Corporation in their Letter Dated April 16, 1956, was passed
and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksing
NOES:. None
ABSENT: None
Introduction of Resolution No. 65.(1956 Series) A Resolution Increasing the 1955 -56 Budget,
was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by
the Following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. .Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin
NOES.: None
ABSENT: None
Report of the City Clerk on bids received and opened, June 4, 1956, at 2 P.M., for furnishi
the City blanket bond coverage. Following is a tabulation .of the bids:
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NAME
1, Milton J. Holmes
3 YR. $2'500--'
3 YR. $5000 FAITHFUL
COMPANY HONESTY PERFORMANCE TOTAL
American Motorists $ 222.44 4 415.60 63$.04
Ins. Co.
2.
O'Donnell Ins. Serv.
Fire Assoc of Phil.
269.85
416.65
686.50
Ins. Co.
3.A
Ralph C. Kennedy
Metropolitan Cas. Co.
346.38
462.95
809.33
3.B
Ralph C. Kennedy
Maryland Cas. Co.
536.00
412.90
948.90
4.
Allen R. Crampton
Aetna Cas. & Surety Co.
254..52
433.85
688.37
5.
Coastland Ins.
Indemnity Ins. Co. of
334.08
410.90
744.98
North America
6.
Bachino & Stockird
Hartford Acc'dt & In-
323.00
462.92
785.92
demnity Co.
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Fred L.-Gist
Hartford-Acc'dt & In-
323.00.
462.92
785.92
demnity Co.
8.
Fred L. Gist
Glens Falls Ins. Co.
302.22
697.90
19000.12
9.
Fred L. Gist
Great Amer. Indemnty
280.50
462.92
743.42
Co.
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Atkinson & Hollister
Home Indemnity Co.
250.52
462.92
713.44
11.
W. A. Nelson
Fidelity & Cas. Co. of
240.83
433.85
674.68
N. Y.
12. Ralph C. Kennedy Manufacturers Cas. 202.33 356.11 558.44
Ins. Co.
Mr. Miller, City Administrative Officer, recommended that the bid be awarded to the
Manufacturers Casualtx Insurance Co., represented by Ralph Kennedy, be accepted for the
3 yr. §5UUU Honesty, remium §202-331; 3 yr• $2500 Faithful Performance Bond, for police
department only, premium $356.11; Total $558.44. On motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded
by Nels Beck, the recommendation of the Administrative Officer was accepted and the bidl:was
awarded to the Manufacturers Casualty Insurance Co.
City Clerk reported on bids received and opened, June 4, 1956, at 3: 00 P.M., for .con-
struction of an addition to the City Fire House:
1 - Schmidt & Wiswell $ 4,369:00
2 - Eugene Jackson 4025.00
3 - P. J. Zuiderweg 52862.00
4 - Harald W. Nielsen 3,420.00
5 - 0. R. Ochs & Son 41480.00
Comm. from William D. Holdredge, Architect for the addition to the Fire House, which states
that he checked the low bid submitted by Harald Nielsen, for the construction:. of the ad -,
dition.to the fire department building. He stated that he found the bid in order and con -
,- ,�.,.cjorms with all the requirements as outlined in the contract documents. Mr. Holdredge asked
Mr. Nielsen to examine his bid, in view of his figure in comparison with the other bids,
and he has assured Mr. Holdredge that he will be -able to proceed with the work. Therefore,
Mr. Holdredge recommends that the bid of Mr. Harald Nielsen be accepted for $3,420.00
.Mr. Miller, City Administrative Officer, recommends, on the basis of the Architect's
recommendation, that the bid be awarded to Harald Nielsen.
On motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck, the recommendation of the Administrative
Officer was accepted and the bid was awarded to Harald Nielsen.
Notice of hearing before the Public Utilities Commission, State of California, in the matter
of widening Johnson Street Underpass, and of the Commission investigating the safety,
`maintenance, operation, use and protection of crossings in the City of San Luis Obispo, to
be held in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, starting June 20, 1956, was ordered re-
ceived and filed.
r. Richard D. Miller presented to the Council the budget for the 1956 -57 fiscal year.
The City Council set budget study sessions starting Monday, June 11, 1956, at 7:00 P.M.,
and continuing daily until completed.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Comm. from Harold J. Powers, Lieutenant Governor, thanking the City of San Luis Obispo
/<,=zfor inviting him to attend the city's centennial was ordered received and filed, on motion
of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck.
2. Comm. from the San Luis Obispo City Schools, thanking the Mayor for his cooperation
/%" in the recent school bond and tax election campaign, was ordered received and filed, on
`motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie.
3. Comm. from the City of Fillmore, relative to the Channel Counties Division meeting to
1) The held in Oxnard, June 28, 1956, was ordered held over..
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4. Comm. from Richard .D...Miller.. regarding-- .the.proposed..recreation and fire house sites in
he Johnson- Laurel..area_ was ordered .receiv.ed..and...filed, . on motion of Lowell E. Christie,
seconded by Warren G. Edwards.
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At this time, Margaret-Haugh,. . 1162.. Walnut ..Street, .Phone 2567M, appeared before the Council
asking some help from the city. in removing a cypress tree inffront of her residence. She
claims that this tree is dead or dying and it is a safety hazard to pedestrians and motorists,
and she believes this tree should be removed for safety. sake. Complaint of Mrs. Haugh,
was referred to Mr. Miller for action.
5. Comm. from the General Services Administration, notifying the City Council that they fir.
extend the period of occupancy for their office in the recreation building in the City .
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of San Luis Obispo, was ordered received and filed.
6. Comm. from the San Luis Obispo County Police Officers Zone School Seminar to be held
June 5th and 12th, 1956, was ordered received and filed, on motion of Warren G. Edwards,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
7. Comm. from the San Luis Obispo County Harbor Development Association, notice of meeting
to be held in Pismo Beach, June 1, 1956, was ordered received and filed.
Order of the Board of Supervisors, County of San Luis Obispo, endorsing the request of the
City of San I,4iWObispo to reduce the daily trout limit from 15 fish to 10 fish in the
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Reservoir Canyon was ordered received and filed.
Comm. from the San Luis Obispo City Planning Commission, recommending favorable action on
the final map of tract' 1041 which was approved. by the planning Commission May 31, 1956.
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At this time, Mr. A1.Ferrini: appeared before the Council regarding the reimbursement by
the City of the difference in cost between placing an eight inch sewer line, on Jeffrey
Street, instead of the six inch line, as required by City Ordinance. The larger size
pipe was requested by G. Homer Hamlin, Engineer, and that the city would pay the difference
between the six inch and the eight inch pipe. Mr. Miller stated to the Council that Mr.
Ferrini was correct and that there was an agreement between the City and Mr. Ferrini,
Subdivider, tract 104, to be reimbursed by the City for the additional size pipe. Mr.
Ferrini also brought up the matter of an agreement between himself and the representatives
of Labby -Flag, Subdividers of the Dalidio property adjoining tract 104. Mr. Ferrini states
that the agreement was for the waterline on the extension of Highland Avenue to the east
limit of his tract, that the Labby -Flag Organization has reneged on the agreement and will
not pay for half of the cost of pipe and installation. Mr. Ferrini asked if the City could,
in some way, force the collection of half of this pipeline and then pay Mr. Ferrini the
money collected. The Council stated they would study this request.
Comm. from Al Ferrini stating that he certifies that all improvements, required by sub-
division ordinance 336 will be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer by June,
1957.
Mr. McNamara, realtor, represented Tract 96, appeared before the Council stating that to
his knowledge, Mr. Ferrini was correct in his statement regarding the pipeline to the
intersection from Jeffrey Street along Highland Avenue to the West boundary of the Flag
Organization Subdivision. Mr. McNamara believes that this is a misunderstanding between
the Flag Organization and Mr. Ferrini and he was sure that something could be arranged to
the satisfaction of all concerned.
Comm. and map from Mr. Donald F. Johnson, City Planning Technician, giving the legal des-
criptions and boundaries of the Yoakum- Orcutt Annexation proposal. These boundaries con-
stitute the approximate limits of the public opinion survey made in this area by the
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planning department. Mr. Johnson stated that from the general opinion gathered in the survey,`
the majority of the residents desire annexation and that he believes an annexation election
would probably be-successful within the boundaries shown on the map. Mr. Johnson was in-
structed to proceed with the necessary legal steps as required by state law for annexation.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the following contractors
registrationsi:were granted, bonds approved, and sureties accepted;
Norman S. Rogers, "E ", Tile
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Vern Reese "D ", Excavating & Paving
For the Council information Mr. Miller announced the appointment of Elizabeth C. House,
as typist clerk, in the city library, at the 2d step of new range $227.00, effective
June 1, 1956.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the following contract
payments were authorized and ordered paid:
0. R. OCHS & SON - IMPRCVEKENT TO SEWAGE WORKS IRRIGATION CITY PLAN 8 -54
Unit B
Estimate No. 3 296.28
Estimate No. 4 & Final 523.95
Comm. from Southern Pacific R. R. Co. requesting the City pay the taxes on the property
leased by the City, at the end of Pismo Street, was ordered held over for agreement from
Southern Pacific R. R. Co.
Comm. from the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Church, regarding abandonment of certain
streets and proposed formation of street improvement district was ordered held over.
Ordinance No. 28 (1956 Series) tin Ordinance Providing for the Removal of Obstructions to
Visibility at Street Intersections within the City of San Luis Obispo, was introduced and
passed to print on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Chri stie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
DOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ordinance No. 29 (1956.. Series .)..An..Ordinance.Regulating.. the. - Height of Fences within the
1. City of San Luis Obispo was introduced .. and..passed..to print._on. motion of Nels Beck, seconded
by Warren G. Edwards,...by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth 49. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Comm. from the California Mission Trails, thanking Mayor Lucksinger and the City Council
for their courtesy shown.during the Mission Trails convention held in San Luis Obispo durin€
the month of May, was ordered received and filed.
Introduction.of Resolution No. 86 (1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Quit -
claim Deed Transferring.a Portion of Bond Street to H. J. Albert, was - passed and adopted
on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinge
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduction of Resolution No. 87 (1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of
Contract Documents for the Addition to the Firehouse, was passed and adopted on motion of
Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote:
YES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin�
OES: None
ENT: None
Introduction of Resolution No. $$ (19 56 Series) A Resolution Accepting the Final Map of
Ferrini Heights #1 Tract 104, was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G. Edwards,
seconded by Nels Beck, by the following roll call vote:
YES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinj
OES: None
ENT: None
Introduction of Resolution No. $3 (1956 Series) A Resolution. Authorizing the Application
by the City of San Luis Obispo to the Division of Water Resources of the State of California
for the Appropriation of Water;was.passed and adopted on motion of Warren.G. Edwards, second
by Lowell E. Christie, by the following ro 11 call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinge
NOES: None
BSEVT: None
claim for damages against the City of Cora Austin was referred to the insurance carrier
action.
Resignation of J. F. Hickenbottom, of the fire department, effective June 15, 1956, was
accepted with regret on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
Councilman Warren G. Edwards reported on the Councilman's Institute, which he attended
in Monterey, California.
Mr. William Flory and Mr. Don Johnson reported on the meeting they attended on the Western
Shade Tree conference held in Palo Alto, California.
pn motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, the meeting adjourned.
ROVED:
s1_day of J 1956.
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