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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/19411 1 1 1 On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil the meeting adjourned to Monday, April 14, 1941 at 7:30 P. M. Ayes: W.H. Brazil,R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy., F.C. Kimball, Joseph Leary (Noes: None Absent: None Approved this 1Z day of G!� 1941 City Clerk City Hall, Monday, April 141 1941 - 7:30 1. M. City Council met in adjourned session - Mayor F.,C. Ximball presiding. Present: W. H. Brazil, R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary Absent: None 71 The Council acting as a canvassing board, now proceeded to canvass and count the Absentee Ballots for The General Municipal Election and Consolidated Charter Amendment Election of April, 7, 1941. Following is a tabulation of the result of the Official Canvass of 79 - (Absentee Ballots for the respective 'Candidates for the respective Offices, to wit: MAYOR. J. Genardini F.C. Kimball 68 Scattering 1 COUNCILMEN A. Bennie R. Bettencourt 6 Fred L. Gist 37 R. P. Howell 52 Joseph Leary • 27 Edmond Williams 16 SCHOOL DIRECTORS Alfred J. Genardini 15 A. V. Muller 67 A. A. Thiebaud 58 Scattering 1 CHARTER AMENDMENTS No.. 1:. YES: 51 NO: 9 No. 2: YES: 30 NO: 24 No. 3: YES: 32 NO: 18 No. 4: YES: 36 NO: 15 No. 5: YES: 35 NO: 16 No. 6: YES: 34 NO: 18 Mr. Fred L. Gist, a candidate for the office of Councilman, at the recent election, called the attention 3f the Council to an apparent error appearing in the canvass of the votes previously made by the Council. The Council then proceeded to check the tally lists from the various precincts, and, upon doing so, the following errors appeared: In Precinct No. 1 ( City) the tally list and certification from the Election Officers showed a total vote of 185 for Councilman Joseph Leery, whereas the check marks indicated a total vote of 135 only. ^c4 72 In Precinct No. 4 (City) the tally list and certification from the Election Officer showed a total vote of 117 for Fred L. Gist, whereas the check marks indicated a total of 116 only. In Precinct No. 4 ( City) the tally list and certification from the Election Office showed a total vote of 81 for Edmond dilliams, oshereas the check marks indicate a total vot of 61 only. Upon motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by `N. H. Brazil and duly carried, the Cit Clerk was directed to correct such errors in the.final tabulation and canvass of votes cast at the election. The correct Official Canvass of votes shows as listed below: RECAPITULATION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES MAYOR F. C. Kimball Scattering Scattering Bennie R. Bettencourt Fred L. Gist R. P. Howell Joseph Leary Vote as previously canvassed Absentee vote Votes as previously canvassed Absentee vote COUNCII21EN Votes as previously canvassed Absentee vote, Votes as previously canvassed Absentee vote Correction of votes of previous canvass shows one (1) less Votes as previously canvassed Absentee vote Votes as previously canvassed Absentee vote Correction of votes of previous canvass shows 50-less Edmond Williams Votes as previously canvassed Absentee vote Correction of votes of previous canvass shows 20 less SC,OOL DIRECTORS Alfred J. Genardini Vote as previously canvassed Absentee vote A. V. Muller Vote as previously canvassed Vote absentee A. A. Thiebaud Vote as previously canvassed Absentee vote David Kingman (write- in)Vote as previously canvassed Scattering Absentee vote CHARTER r,NiENDMENT$ ( YES ) No. 1: Votes as previously canvassed Absentee votes No. 2. No. 3: Nol 4: No. 5: No. 6: Votes as Absentee Votes as Absentee Votes as Absentee Votes as Absentee Votes as Absentee previously canvassed votes previously canvassed votes previously canvassed votes previously canvassed votes previously canvassed votes 1819 68 31 223 6 1016 37 1053 1 1398 52 1142 29 1169 - 50 436 16 452 - 20 533 15 1749 67 1428 58 65 1 1662 51 764 30 792 32 862 36 789 35 767 34 1887 32 �X�. 1052 1450 1119 432 548 1816 1486 65 M 1713 794 824 898 824 801 fl 0 1 Ll 1 1 No. 5:• Votes as previously canvassed 750 Absentee votes 16 766 No. 6: Votes as previously canvassed. 763 Absentee votes 18 781 It was movedby W. H. Brazil, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy and carried, that F: C. Kimball, having received the highest number of votes cast f.or Mayor at the General w;unicipal and Charter Amendment Election held on the 7th day of April, 1941, be and he is declared elected Mayor for the full team of tv,o years, as prescribed by law; that R.P. .Howell.and Joseph Leary,;being the two persons receiving the highest number of votes cast for Councilmen, were, and each of them was declared elected Councilmen for the full term of four years, as prescribed by law; that A. V. Muller and A.A. Thiebaud being the two persons receiving the highest number of votes cast for School Directors, were and each of them was declared elected school directors, for the full term of four years, as prescribed by law. City Clerk directed to issue Certificates of Election to the successful candidate: Resolution No. 569 (New Series) - A Resolution declaring and finding that five proposals amending, the charter of the City* of San Luis Obispo submitted to the qualified voters of said City on April 7, 1941, received the vote of a majority of all the voters voting on such propositions, and that one proposition amending said charter failed to receive the vote of a majority.of all the.voters voting on such propositions, was intro- duced 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 The following applications for permit to build were granted nn motion of R. r. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil: CHARTER- AMENDMENTS (NO) Dean Van Maren - No. 1 Votes as previously canvassed 358 ,Hillard H.Donelson - Res. and Garage, Absentee votes Addn." 9 367 No. 2: Votes as previously canvassed 831 Carl A & Beatrice A. Rice - Addn. to - Absentee votes 24 855 N.o. 3: Votes as previously canvassed 759 Absentee votes 18 777 No. 4: Votes as previously canvassed 710 Absentee votes 15 725 No. 5:• Votes as previously canvassed 750 Absentee votes 16 766 No. 6: Votes as previously canvassed. 763 Absentee votes 18 781 It was movedby W. H. Brazil, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy and carried, that F: C. Kimball, having received the highest number of votes cast f.or Mayor at the General w;unicipal and Charter Amendment Election held on the 7th day of April, 1941, be and he is declared elected Mayor for the full team of tv,o years, as prescribed by law; that R.P. .Howell.and Joseph Leary,;being the two persons receiving the highest number of votes cast for Councilmen, were, and each of them was declared elected Councilmen for the full term of four years, as prescribed by law; that A. V. Muller and A.A. Thiebaud being the two persons receiving the highest number of votes cast for School Directors, were and each of them was declared elected school directors, for the full term of four years, as prescribed by law. City Clerk directed to issue Certificates of Election to the successful candidate: Resolution No. 569 (New Series) - A Resolution declaring and finding that five proposals amending, the charter of the City* of San Luis Obispo submitted to the qualified voters of said City on April 7, 1941, received the vote of a majority of all the voters voting on such propositions, and that one proposition amending said charter failed to receive the vote of a majority.of all the.voters voting on such propositions, was intro- duced 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 The following applications for permit to build were granted nn motion of R. r. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil: Dean Van Maren - Res. and Garage, Part of Blk 6, Deleissigues Tract Cost $ 3000.00 ,Hillard H.Donelson - Res. and Garage, rt Lots 16- 17 -18, Blk 5, Norton Addn." 2800.00 A. E. Gunter - Res. and Gar. Pt Lot 121 Blk. 1199 M & C. Addn. " 3000.00 Carl A & Beatrice A. Rice - Addn. to present Bldg. Pt of Lot-1, Blk. 4, Hathway Addn. ^ 1500.00 Harlan E. Ritchey - Res. and Garage, Pt Lot 12 Blk. 70, 3000.00 Carrie Hansen - Duplex, 3 rooms each and Garage rt of Lot 49 Blk. 21 , 5000.00 H. J. Dubin - 8 units, of 2 rooms and bath and 8 stall garages, Lots 13 to 22 inclusive, in Nippon Tract 3500.00 Harry D.Sanders - Res. and Gar. Lot 10, Blk. 151, Harford Addn. It 2000.00 M. A. & Elsie Cheda - Work room, Part of Lot 61 Blk. 279 It 200.00 The application of Steve Zegar.for permit to build a Garage with tvo apartments above on part of Lot 6, Block 15 at a cost of $4000.00 was referred to the Commissioner of Public +iorks, with power to act, on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. A. Brazil.. The petition of Neon Sales & Service for permit to hang a double facec'neon sign for the Thrifty Furn; Co. at 647 Higuera.Street was referred to the Commissioner of Public A Health and Safety for investigation and report, on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil. The application of Lester Feinberg, for Bakery, dba Mellow Cream Doughnut Co. at 998 Monterey St. was referred to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety-for investigation and report, on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil, as was also the applicatio of C. B. Martin for Cigarso-id'eline, and Mdse. (Confectionery, Lunch, Soft Drinks etc.) The application of Boriack Bros. to break curb and ramp sidewalk for a distance of 14 ft. on the south side of Murray Ave. between Chorro and Santa Rosa Streets, Mt. Pleasanton Square, was referred to the Commissioner of Public 4orks, with power to act, on motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell. The application of A. F. Schleim to connect with sewer on Grove St. between Peach and Mill Streets was referred to the Commissioner of Public Works, with power to act, on motion of Joseph Leary, seconded by W. H. Brazil. The application of Joe Perry for registration as a Class "D" Contractor, to- gether with the Great American Indemnity Co. bond in the amount of 41000.00, and regis- tration fee of $25.00 received, and on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy;. seconded by R. F.Howell, the surety was accepted, bond approved and registration granted. Petition from H. J. Dubin for permit to hang wooden sign over his property line was granted on motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell, with the provision that w be done under the supervision of the City Engineer and in accordance with ordinance. The reports of the Police Department and the Police Judge for the month of March, 1941 were received and ordered placed on file. Communication received from the National Resources Planning Board, by B. M. Woods, Regional Chairman; inviting the uIayor to attend a meeting of the California Central Valley- Central Coast Drainage Basin Committee to be held on Thursday, April 17, 19419 and on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. H. Brazil, the Mayor was requested to attend the meeting. Motion carried. Application receivedfrom George Lewis for position as Building Inspector for the City of San Luis Obispo, and on motion duly seconded and carried it was ordered filed. Communication received from the San Luis Obispo Livestock Assn. by S. J. Lowe, under date of April 11, 1941 inquiring about property belonging to the City of San Luis Obisc:o wishing to purchase a portion of this land as a site for a slaughter house. Matter discussed and on motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy the-matter was.held over until the neat meeting of the Council. The matter of the petition of Maddalena U. S. Service et al requesting parking regulations on Higuera St. between Osos and Santa Rosa Streets was read and on motion of. 14. H. Brazil, seconded by:R. t'. Howell the City tittorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance regulating Parking ( 1 hour time limit ) on Higuera Street between Osos and Santa Rosa Streets. Motion carried. Communication received from the Maryland Casualty Co. desiring the cancellation• of the bond in the amount of $7500.00 carried on behalf of Callie M. John, be signed by the Mayor, and on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by-W. H. Brazil, the Mayor was in- structed to sign. Motion carried. Communication received from the Goldtree Investment Co. dated April 14, 1941 requesting the City of San Luis Obispo to extend the city water line along Johnson Ave. to the City Limits line, and in consideration would offer as a gift to the City of San Luis Obispo, attract of land consisting of four acres, located on the west side of Johnson Ave., .the exact site to be selected by the City Council. The u'layor appointed CoaLissioners 1ph•'G.Kennedy,R. P. Howell, and Joseph Leary as a Committee, Commissioner Howell to act as Chairman and confer with Mr. Goldtree and report to the Council. 1 u 1 1 1 1 1 a li r This being the time and place fixed by the Council for receiving sealed bids as per published notice dated March 3, 1941, for aBus Franchise, bids to be received up to 7:30 o'clock P. PA. April 14, 1941, the bid of John G. Jones , ( check in the amount of $200.00 accompanying said bid) was the only bid received and on motion of !V. H.Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell, the franchise was awarded to John G. Jonesp Moticn carried. Ordinance No. 224 (New Series) - An Ordinance granting to John q. Jones a Franchise to establish, and, for a period commencing with the effective date of this ordinance and continuing for a period of twenty years thereafter, to conduct, maintain and operate, on regular schedule:::, intra- municipal motor bus lines for the transportation of passengers and their hand baggage, for hire, wholly within the City of San Luis Obispo, over,upon and along the streets, highways, alleys, boulevards, avenues, roads and other public places hereinafter prescribed; fixing the compensation to be paid to the city of San Luis Obispo and specifying the terms and conditions of said franchise, was introduced and passed to print on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil by the following vo Ayes: W.H.Brazil, R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F.C. Kimball, Joseph Leary Noes: ;done Absent: None Upon favorable report and on motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P.iowell the following applications were granted: retition of Neon Sales & Service - to hang neon sign for Al Raya - 964 Monterey St. Ed Atkinson - Higuera L)t. Golden State Hotel, Morro St. " ^ 899 Higuera St. Hills Stationery, Chorro St. The application of L. A. Burns for 3 additional taxicabs was held over. On motion of 1,4. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Rowell, the following licenses were granted: John tN.Sanford for Taxicab - 1185 Monterey St. Tames J. Seifberg for Cleaning & Dyeing- 983 Osos St. Chas. J. Berkemeyer - for Mechanical nmusement Devices - Various Locations The transfer of Hotel License from T. Nakamura to Mrs. i�iae Levy was held over. The application for transfer of license from K. Tsunashima to K. Wakita. was granted on' motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil, On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil the application for permit to build auto sales room for Nance Lord Negranti was granted. On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by Vi. H. Brazil the application for permit for the -Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. to do certain pole work in the City of San Luis Obispo was grz ;nted - work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Investigation report of Kenneth Beck, City Engineer, Re: Grove St. (Jt.) Improvement was read and ordered filed. Resolution No. 570 (New Series) - A Resolution approving Report and Fixing Time nd Place of Hearing thereon as May 26, 1941 was duly and regularly adopted, on motion of P. Horiell, seconded by 117. H. Brazil by the following vote: yes: W.H.Brazil, R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary' oes: None bsent : None On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy, the meeting adjourned, proved this 2 / day. of - 1941. .City Clerk Mayor' c to :