HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1954Old Business
Re: Request of San Luis garbage Co. for increase in rates, was held over.
Request of Theo Maino for sewer line on Peach Street was held over,
Council's consideration of request of P. G & E. for easement across Lagune property
was held over.
Request of Joe Reis for transfer of business was held over.
City Attorney's legal opinion Re: use of lot at the corner of Pacific and Carmel was
held over.
Request of Asst.. Director of Civil Defense for additional signal devices was held over.
Re: Communications from the Shoreline Planning Assn. was ordered received and filed.
Re: Application for transfer of license for Taxicab Companies from Chas. and, Forrest,
E. Bell to Al Calkins and Julius Robasciotti was referred to a committee of,-
Mayor. Fred Lucksinger, Councilman Kenneth V. Jones,
Ex. Secy. Richard Miller and the City Attorney, George Andre
to meet with Calkins and Robasciotti to clear up this matter.
Oh motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this zz day of
Ci y Clerk
City Hall,.Mcnday, January 18, 1954 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred P.Lucksinger presiding.
esent: Nets Beck, Paul U:.Davis, Rf.cha rd E.Gragg, Kenneth '. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
The Minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1954 were approved with the following
rrection.
On •notion of 'Venneth W.Jones, seconded by Paul '::.Davis, it was moved that ',he
unty Housin; Authority be notii'ied that the Housing Project kr-owii as "Santa Rosa Park
omes" is to be vacated and closed by Jura 30th, 1951t., etc. the following is the correction:
"That the Housing Authority be notifli ed that the Housing project known as "Santa
sa Park Homes" is to be vacated and property cleared by June 30th, 1954, etc."
Claims against the City for the month of January, 1954 were ordered paid subject
the approval of the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor.
Ordinance Ito. 394 (New Series) - An Ordinance repealing Sections 1 and 3 of
inance No. 4 (New Series) and Suction 1 and 4 of Ordinance No. 45 (New Series), was
nally passed on motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Kennel-Ili W.Jones upon the following
oil call vote:
yes: Nels Beck, Paul ia�.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
es: None
bsent: None
Ordinance No. 395 (flew Series) - An Ordinance amending Section 2 and 2.1 of
rdinance No. 291 (New Series,) entitled: " AnOrdinance relating to traffic and regulating
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the use of Public Streets in the City of San Luis Obispo, etc.. was finally passed oh
motion of Paul Vd.D =vis, seconded 'o Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Fels Beck, Paul W.Dr;vis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
1esolution No. 1284 (New Series) - A Resolution transferring funds from the
Unbudgeted Reserve to Account No. 212, City Collector Supplies and Services, was passed
and adopted on motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Kenneth V'.Jones upon the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Grag.., Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 1285 (New Series) - A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1270
(New Series) est ;�blisning classifications, set�ing salaries therefor, assigning City
Lmployees to appropriate classifications, etc. was passed and adopted on motion of
Paul W.Davis, 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
Communications:
Comm. from California Motel Assn. Re: Changing the status of Highway #101 to Business
'101 and request the Council to take action on this matter was referred to the Traffic
Committee for study and report on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones.
Comm. from Wm. Rooney Re: Salary schedule for employees of Park Dept. was referred to
t`1e Com- issioner of rinance, Richard E.Gragg and Executive Secy, Richard Miller for in-
vestigation and report on motion of 14els Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
Comm. from Public Utilities Commission lie: Johnson Street Underpass. On motion of
Nels Beck, seconded by Richard El Gragg that the time and date for the meeting is approved
by the Council. The Public Utilities Commission is to be notified of Council action.
Comm. from the City of Turlock Re: Policy of opening meeting with prayer was
ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
Comm. from Norman Johnson Re: letter to Civil Aeronautics Board relative to air
service to Fort Bragg Airport; for Council action ordered received and filed on motion of
Kenneth W.Jr,nes, seconded by Richard E. Gragg.
Comm. from Richard Miller, Ex. Secy. Re: Schedule for redemption of the 1950
Filtration Bonds w as referred to a committee consisting of r"Ir. Richard E.Gragg, Mr.
Paul W.Davis, Mr. Richard D.Miller and Mr. Price Thompson to study and report to Council
on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Fred H. Lucksinger.
Comm. from the League of California Cities Re: Major changes in the League Staff
organization'; was ordered received and filed on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by
Richard E.Gragg.
Comm. from S.L.G. City Firemen's Assn. Re: Request permission to holda dance on
Feb. 13, 1954 at the Veterans Memorial Bldg., was granted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded
by Kenneth I.I.Jones.
Comm. from James Waldmeier, Fire chief, requesting he be allo-,aed to take his last
week of vacation this year was approved on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Fred H.Lucksi
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Comm. from.Bachino and Stockird Re: Insurance Policy No. V 4$9937, covering the
automotive equipment of the City of S.L.O. was referred to a committee of Pir Kenneth W.
Jones, Mr. Richard D.Miller, and Mr. J.H.Fitzpatrick to study and report on motion of Nels
Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
',omm. from California 6ociety of Professional Engineers Re: Swimming Pool Com-
mission and the fact that there is not a professional engineer on it, was referred to the
Swimming Pool Committee on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard Gragg.
Comm. from the American Legion S.L.O. Post No. 66; Inc. Re: waiver of license in
connection with a magazine drive for charity for needy veterans, was denied on motion
of Paul V..Da.vis, seconded by Richard E.Gragg in accordance with the provision of Ordinance
No. 3$$ (New Series).
The City Council at this time, held a public auction for the purpose of selling th
following items of surplus equipment:
Item Na.l - 1 - 1936 Ford V$ - z Ton Pickup
Item No. 2 - 1 set of Old Style document files.
There were no bidders.
recommendation of the Traffic `%om^nittee regarding request of Rev. Francis W.Reed
in relation to the Traffic problem in the Nelson Tract was adopted on motion of Paul W.
Davis, seconded by Nels Beck.
Recommendation of the Traffic Committee regarding the signing of Johnson Street as
an arterial was adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
The recommendation of the majority of the Traffic Committee, regarding the switchi
of Stop Signs on Palm and Toro Streets in order to make Palm Street a th_ru street, was
adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Richard E. Gragg,
Resolution No. 12$6 (New Series Resolution relating to "Boulevard Stops"
and "No through street" signs was passed and adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis, 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
Letter from the Planning Commission re: Their action in relation to rezoning a po
of Santa Rosa Street.
Petition from Darwin F.Brussow for change in zoning from R1 to C2 for the Southwes
corner of Olive and Santa Rosa Street for the erection od a service station. If a change
in zoning was not allowed then he requested that the City Council authorize a variance on
this corner of a service station.
Lr. Richard Harris, Attorney for Mr. Brussow appeared before the Council requestin
that the I-ouncil allo:i q change in land use on this parcel of land, if not a change in
zoning, at least a variance for C -2 use for service station.
It was ;roved by Paul W.Davis, seconded by Richard L. Gragg that the City Council
hold a Public Hearing at the next Council meeting for rezoning or variance on this parcel
of land, upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Paul W.Davis, Richard B. Gragg
Noes: Nels Beck, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Absent: None
T °Ioti:�n by Paul v.T.Davis, seconded by Richard E. Gragg thgt the letter of- the Planni
Comrr,ission and the petition from D:Brussow be held over until the Junior High and Library
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rezoning comes before the Council.
`he following Departmental Reports were ordered received and filed on motion of
Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by i3ichard E. Gragg.
Report of the City Clerk for the month of December, 1953•
Report of the City Collector " '' Ty
Report of the Police Dept. "
Report of the Bldg. Inspector
The minutes of the Swimming Pool Recreation Commission of January 7, 1954 were
ordered received and.filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
Minutes of the Planning Commission of December 1, 1953 and December 17, 1953 were
ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg.
Request for transfer of license for Frank's Liquor Store at 1019 Chorro Street
from F.S.Coelho, Jr. to D.L. St.Clair and Alvin Munger was granted on motion of Nels
Beck, seconded by Paul W.Davis.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. ;Gragg that the matter of
changing the name of IDA STREET to CALIFORNIA BLVD. be referred to the Traffic Committee
for investigation and to contact residents of Ida Street to see if they have any
objections. City Attorney to prepare Ordinance changing name of Ida Street to California
Blvd.
The following matters were referred to the Traffic Com�ittee for study, investi-
gation and report of recommendation to the Council on motion of Paul 1V.Davis, seconded
by Richard E. Gragg.
A - Stop Sign at Old Morro Road at Foothill
B - Lincoln and Chorro Streets- place stop sign on Chorro St.
C - Murray and Chorro Streets - place Stop Sign on Chorro St.
D - Lizzie and Fixlini Streets - see if present Stop Signs are properly placed.
Mr. Frank Cheda, reported to the Council that there were no provisions made at
the corner of Sandercock and Beebee Streets to that the water may drainout, was referred
to Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, for investigation and report.
Mr. Christensen of 670 Chorro Street requested the status of his request for
reimbursement by the City for a sewer pipe, repaired at his expense, the damage being done
by the Valley Paving Co. on City Contract. Mr. G.H. Hamlin, City Engineer to investigate
and report to the Council.
Old Business
Re: Request for increased rates by the San Luis Obispo Garbage Co. was denied on motion
of Richard E. Gragg, seconded by Nels Beck, as the Company's Financial Statement did
not warrant such an increase.
Request for installation of sewer line on Peach Street at City Expense by Mr.
Theo. M. Maino was denied on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck.
It was moved byKenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck that the offer of the P.G & E,
for $600 for easement through the cityproperty at Laguna. Lake be denied. That P. G & E.
be notified that after study of the property and surrounding properties, the City Council
would accept $1000 due to the value of the land, for purposes not considered originally
by P. G & E. Mr. Prichard L. Miller is to notify P. G & E. of Council action.
Request from Joseph Riesfor transfer of Business from $$4 No. Broad St. to 761 No.
Broad St. was denied on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E. Gragg upon recommen-
dation of Seth Kinney, Building Inspector and fames 1;ialdmeier, Fire Chief.
Request of Al Calkins, partner, �;onsolidated Cab Co. of San Luis Obispo for can-
cellation of the following cab stands: 1025 Morro St., 965 Higuera St., 974 Monterey St.
998 Monterey St., and to retain the cab stands at 987 Monterey St. and 1009 Monterey St.
was granted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E. Gragg.
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Resolution No.__1287 (New Series) - A Resolution declaring..a certain portion of
Higuera St. to be a taxicab parking zone was passed and adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis,
seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul '.,.!.Davis, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Request from City Schools in relation to transfer of cityproperty to San Luis
"bispo School District was ordered received and filed as the City Attorney has contacted
the City Schools and the matter is now settled.
Hequest from Cal Poly for — abandonment by the City of that unimproved portion of
Foothill Blvd. adjoining college property was ordered received and filed on motion of
Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels beck, based on the report by the City Attorney who
contacted College Officials and settled this matter.
Legal Opinion of City Attorney Re: use of lot at the corner of Pacific and Carmel
Streets was ordered received and filed on motion of Paul ',J. Davis, seconded by Kenneth
Vi. Jones.
resignation of Robert N. Wright was accepted with regrets on motion of Paul W.
Davis, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
Resolution No. 12$$ (New Series) - A Resolution terminating year to year lease
of real property occupied by the housing authority of the county of San Luis Obispo and
directing service notice of termination was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth
Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg, upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes.: Nels Beck, Paul VJ.Davis, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion of Richard E. Gragg, seconded by Paul W. Davis that the hourly rate of
pay for Mrs. Bowman, Secretary of the Recreation Commission be set at $1.18 per hour.
On motion of Richard E. Gragg, seconded by Paul W.Davis that the request of the
Recreation Commission for adjustment of Salary Schedule for maintenance work and
Recreation Leaders be denied and that the rate of pay remain as °is.
On motion of Paul .'.Davis, seconded by Richard E. Gragg, the.meeting was
adjourned.
Approved this �_ day of
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