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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/19401 I� 1 1 1 City Hall, Monday, August 12, 1940 - 7:30 P. M. City Council met in adjourned session - Mayor.F.C.Kimball presiding. Present: W.H.Brazil, R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F.C.Kimball, Joseph Leary Absent: None The application of the San _Joaquin Power Division, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. No. 0.71 for permit to do work on Pismo Street between Essex Street and the San Luis Obispo High School, more particularly set out in said.application, was granted on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded b.y T.V. H. Brazil with the provision that the work be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. The report of the City Clerk for the month ending July 31, 1940 received and bordered placed on file. The application of the Modern Neon Sign Co. by R. D. Green, for registration las Class "F" Contractor, together with U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co. bond in the amount lof $200.00 and registration fee of $10.00 was received, and on motion. of R. P. Howell, Iseconded by W. H. Brazil it was ordered that the surety be accepted, bond approved and registration granted. R. K. Kaime, Secretary of the Rodeo and Stock Show, petitioned the Council for permit to hold a street parade, September 14th, 1940 at 8 P. M., also to hold a public street dance on Thursday, September 12th from 8 P. M. to 1 o'clock A. M. at a location to be decided upon by the Chief of Police. On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H.Brazil the petition was granted; the said parade and dance to be held under the supervision of th -6' police department. Motion carried. Petition received from I. S. Tiffin et al requesting that Upham Street, b etwe Santa Rosa and Ruth Streets be improved by oil mix methods at a cost of 25.4 per front foot matter discussed and on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil the petition was received and placed on file. Motion carried. Bennie Bettercourt appeared before the Council relative to policing the Rodeo grounds during "The Days of the Dons" celebration. Petitioner was advised totake the matte up with the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety. On motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell the following applications for licenses were granted: Mary J. Anderson - ( Restaurant ( Soft Drinks 406 Higuera Street The petition of Norma Bell Schleim for permit to lay 95 ft. of 4 ft. park sidewalk on the south side of Islay Street between Chorro Street and Garden Street and 95 ft. on the east side of Garden Street between Islay and Leff Streets, also, to break curb and ramp sidewalk 12 ft for driveway on the east side of Islay Street between Chorro Street and Garden Street was granted on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W.H. Brazil with the provision that wor be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. 89 The following applications for permit to build were granted on motion of W.H. Brazil, seconded by R: P. Howell: M. H. Culp - Residence & Garage- Phillips & Beebee Addn. - Cost $ 2500.00 Albert. Nelson - Remodel garage, pt of'Lot 4, Blk 32, cost 100.00 H. S. Kiger - Garage, Lot 51 Blk 10, Weills Addn. - Cost 200.00 Henry Brazil - Residence and Garage, Lot 1, Blk 3, Norton Addn. Cost 2985.00 The last hereinabove named application was granted with the proviso that the contractor named therein take a license for contracting. The application of the San _Joaquin Power Division, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. No. 0.71 for permit to do work on Pismo Street between Essex Street and the San Luis Obispo High School, more particularly set out in said.application, was granted on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded b.y T.V. H. Brazil with the provision that the work be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. The report of the City Clerk for the month ending July 31, 1940 received and bordered placed on file. The application of the Modern Neon Sign Co. by R. D. Green, for registration las Class "F" Contractor, together with U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co. bond in the amount lof $200.00 and registration fee of $10.00 was received, and on motion. of R. P. Howell, Iseconded by W. H. Brazil it was ordered that the surety be accepted, bond approved and registration granted. R. K. Kaime, Secretary of the Rodeo and Stock Show, petitioned the Council for permit to hold a street parade, September 14th, 1940 at 8 P. M., also to hold a public street dance on Thursday, September 12th from 8 P. M. to 1 o'clock A. M. at a location to be decided upon by the Chief of Police. On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H.Brazil the petition was granted; the said parade and dance to be held under the supervision of th -6' police department. Motion carried. Petition received from I. S. Tiffin et al requesting that Upham Street, b etwe Santa Rosa and Ruth Streets be improved by oil mix methods at a cost of 25.4 per front foot matter discussed and on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil the petition was received and placed on file. Motion carried. Bennie Bettercourt appeared before the Council relative to policing the Rodeo grounds during "The Days of the Dons" celebration. Petitioner was advised totake the matte up with the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety. On motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell the following applications for licenses were granted: Mary J. Anderson - ( Restaurant ( Soft Drinks 406 Higuera Street The petition of Norma Bell Schleim for permit to lay 95 ft. of 4 ft. park sidewalk on the south side of Islay Street between Chorro Street and Garden Street and 95 ft. on the east side of Garden Street between Islay and Leff Streets, also, to break curb and ramp sidewalk 12 ft for driveway on the east side of Islay Street between Chorro Street and Garden Street was granted on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W.H. Brazil with the provision that wor be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. 89 410 The matter of the petition of R. K. Kaime, Secretary of the Rodeo and Stock Show requesting that the City's light stringers be put up for the "Days of the Dons" celebrati to be held Sept. 11th to 15th was now taken up; Commissioner R. -P, Howell submitted estimate of $95.00 by Cline's Electric Shop for said work. Matter discussed and on motion of Joseph Leary, seconded by R. P. Howell the petition was granted; light stringers to remain up through the Christmas holiday season. Motion carried. It was then moved by Joseph Leary; seconded by W. H. Brazil that the banging and removing of said light stringers be done under the supervision of the Commissioner of Public Works. Motion carried. The petition of Emma Kinney dated July 22nd, 1940 for permit to excavate on Leff Street for driveway and garage was taken up and on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy it was ordered that the petition be denied without prejudice to the petitioner. On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by X. H. Brazil the Commissioner of.Public Health and Safety was authorized to cooperate with the health department relative to the eliminat'on ' of rats in the city. Iviotion carried. Re: communication of C. A. Younglove relative to noise from a certain motor at Mr'. Bay's market. City Engineer to make further inspection and report to the Council. There was discussion relative to striping certain streets in the city. On motion of 71. H. Brazil, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy the purchasing commissioner, Joseph Leary, was authorized to obtain prices on the cost of a striping machine and present to the Council. Motion carried. Resolution No. 525 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for the execution of an Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and 0. W. Birra for lease rental of One H. D. 7 Allis Chalmers Tractor, Cat. 910040965 equipped with 16" Growser starter and light was introduced and adopted on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil by the following vote: Ayes: W.H.Brazil, R. P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 526 (New Series) - A Resolution of the City Council of the City o San Luis Obispo adopting budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement for the expenditure of 1 /4a gas tax allocated for streets of major importance was introduced and adopted, on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil by the following vote: Ayes: W.H. Brazil, R.Y. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary Noes: None Absent: None Commissioner of Public Health and Safety, W. H. Brazil, brought up the matter of a Stop Signal at the intersection of Pacific and Morro Streets. Matter discussed and on motion duly seconded and carried, was referred to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety for investigation and report at the next meeting of the Council. On motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. H. Brazil it was ordered that the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety take the necessary action regarding the 25 mile speed limit sign at the north end of the city. Motion carried. Re: Stop and Go Signal at Chorro and Hirguera Street intersection: The matter was discussed at length and it was moved by W. H. Brazil, seconded by Mayor F.C.Kimball that a Stop and Go Signal be installed at the said intersection at a cost not to exceed $700.00. Motion was lost. Regarding certain telephone and /or light poles on the 700 block on Islay Street and other locations; it was moved by Joseph Leary, seconded by W. H. Brazil that.the matter be referred to the Mayor, with power to act. The Mayor then appointed W. H. Brazil and