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City-Hall, Monday, April 19, .1954 - 7t'30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding.
Present: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg. Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Absent: Paul W. Davis
The Minutes of the meeting of April 5th, 1954 were approved.
Claims against the City for the month of April, 1954 were ordered paid, subjec
to the approval of the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor..
At this time the PUBLIC HEARING was held Re: Change in rezoning from R -1 and R -2 to
R -3 as per advertised Notice. There were no verbal or written protests submitted.
Ordinance No. 401 (New Series).- An Ordinance reclassifying as R -3 certain Real
Property in the City of San Luis Obispo was passed to print on motion of Richard E.Gragg,
seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent : Paul W.Davis
Ordinance No. 399 (New Series).- An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No.
263 (New Series) entitled " An Ordinance providing for the appointment of and pres cribing
terms of members, powers andduties of the Park, Playground and Recreation Commission and
repealing Ordinance No. 215 (New Series) was finally passed on motion of Richard E.Gragg,
seconded by Nels 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
Ordinance No. 400 (New Series) - An Ordinance of the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo establishing setback lines along both sides of Santa Rosa Street from Monterey
Street to Murray Ave. was finally passed on motion of Kenneth 1�'.Jones, seconded by Nels
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
Ordinance No! 402 (New Series) - An Ordinance amending Section 4.2 of Ordinance No.
122 (New Series) entitled 't An Ordinance regulating traffic upon and the Parking of
Vehicles on the Public Streets of the City of San Luis Obispo was passed to print 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
Re: Bids for Automobile for P61ice Department: The following bids were received and opened
at 3 P.M.
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1687.22
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, it was moved that the bid o f Arl
Chevrolet in the amount of $1687.22 be accepted.
At this time a PUBLIC AUCTION was held as per advertised Notice re; Sale of SURPLUS
motorcycles. The only bid received was submitted by V.D.Cotten in the amount of $550
foritem #1- One Harley Davidson two wheel motorcycle; There were no bidders for items
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o. 2,3,.and 4. The bid of V.D.Cotten of $550 was accepted.
Resolution No. 1318 (New Series). A Resolution requesting the Division of Highways
or the signing of business U.S.LO1 Route through the City of San Luis Obispo was passed
adopted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the following roll
all vote:
s: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
oes: None
bsent: PaulW. Davis
Resolution No. 1319 (New Series) - A Resolution transferring Funds was passed and
dopted on motion of Richard E. Gragg , seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the following
1 call vote:
es: Nels Beck,Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
s: None
bsent: Paul W.Davis
e: Reports of the Traffic Committee:
tion
1 - Re: dangerous condition at Sidney St. at its intersection of Augusta
treet suggesting a Stop Sign be placed at this intersection, was adopted on motion of
enne:.h L9.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
ecommendation #2 Re:'Parking conditions along the east side of California Blvd;
ecommendation adopted on motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Peels Beck.
ecommendation #2_-$e: recommendation to place a Stop Sign on Murray Ave. and Buena Vista
verpass Road was adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Hels Beck.
ecommendation #4- Re: recommendation to install a Stop Sign on San Luis Drive at Johnson .
1 6e. was adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
Recommendation 4B- Re: recommendation to install Stop Sign on Pismo at Essex Street,
topping eastbound traffic on Pismo St. was adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded
y Nels Beck,
Resolution No. 1320 (New Series)-- A Resolution providing for Stop Signs was passed and
opted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg upon the following roll
all vote:
yes.: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
oes: None
bsent: Paul W. Davis
The Traffic Committee was instructed to again check the Red Zone onthe south side of
Johnson Ave. at San Luis Drive.
' Notes on Civil Defense Conference at Los Angeles, April 9, 1954 attended by the Mayor,
Councilman Jones and Executive Secy. Richard D.Miller, was ordered received and filed.
The Appraisal Report of L.W.Kamm and Maurice F.Fitzgerald of the Public Library Building
was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones,-seconded by Nels Beck.
' At this time, and in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 399 (New Series)
as amended, the Mayor placed in nomination, the following to be members of the Park and
ecreation Commission:
Isabelle Scott -
LaVonne Gaebe
term expires June 30, 1958
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motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg, the Mayor's appointments were
proved.
At this time George Andre, City A'torney, presented Resolution of the Planning Commissioi
recommending to the City Council, the Reclassification of certain districts; the City
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,'Clerk. was instructed to publich NOTICE.OF HEARING by the -City Council of- Proposed
wMendment of Land Use Plan_( Zoning) Ordinance .to -be held on the 3rd day of May, 1954 at
7:30 P.M., on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
Mr. John Badgley, architect, for the City Library Building, reported that the plans and
specifications for the Library Building will beready for the Council's inspection on
(Monday, April 26, 1954.
On motion of Richard E. Gragg, seconded byKenneth W.Jones, the City Clerk was instructed
to advertise for bids for the City Library Building, - bids to be opened June 2nd, 1954.
Communications:
Communication from the Chamber of Commerce Re: Rezoning of area along the Southern Pacific
right -of -way where the rail lines cross Orcutt Road was referred to a committee of, Paul
W.Davis, Homer Hamlin, Price Thompson, Nels Beck and Kenneth W. Jones to investigate and
bring recommendations to the Council.
Communication from Mr. G. Wahl relative to cancellation of his water bill; same was re-
ferred to Richard E.Gragg to investigate and recommend to the Council, his findings
relative to Mr. Wahl's_ protest.
Communication from James Bode Re: suggestions made for Council's consideration for
parking areas in the downtown district was referred to the "Off- Street Parking Committee"
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg. The City Clerk was instructed
to write a letter to Mr. Bode and thank him for his interest in city affairs.
Communication from Lt. Col Robert N Swartz was ordered received and filed.
Communicationfrom the City of Yuba was ordered received and filed.
Communication from Teach Parent Teachers Assn. Re: requesting installation of better
traffic markings at the intersection of Ferrini Road and Foothill Blvd. was referred to the
"Traffic Committee" on motion.of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg.
Communication from Military Order of the Purple Heart requesting permission to have an
exhibit in the City of San Luis Obispo was granted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded
by Nels Beck and the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter and advise them to contact
the Police Dept., the date scheduled for the exhibit.
Memorandum from Police Chief, W.L.Burns, Re: meters on the l'lorro and Palm Street.Parking
lot and suggestions offered was referred to Homer Hamlin, Chief W.L.Burns and Nels Beck,
with power to act.
Re: Petition received from property owners on Frederick Street and Stafford Street filed
by Robert G. Duncan et al asking the Council to do something about the condition of the
Public alley extending from Hathway Ave. to Kentucky St. was referred to Paul W. Davis
and Homer Hamlin, with power to act and report back to the Council what action was taken.
Communication from Seth Kinney Re: hazard condition of the buildinglocated at 749
Higuera Street ( Rileys) was ordered received and filed.
Communication from League of California Cities was ordered received andl;filed.
The Minutes of the Planning Commission of March 18th and April 1, 1954 were ordered
received and filed.
Homer Hamlin, City Engineer and George Andre, City Attorney, was requested to check the
rgquest of Mr. George Sleeter regarding the acquisition and extension of Cerro Romauldo
at Patricia and report their recommendations to the council at the next meeting.
Resolution No. 1321 (New Series)_- A Resolution authorizing the City Council to enter
into Utilities Agreement No. 2540 withthe State of California was passed and adopted on
notion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg upon the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes:..None
Absent: Paul W.Davis
The following reports were ordered received and filed: -
Report of the City Clerk for the month of March, 1954
n r, " " Building Inspector
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IT " Police Department
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, the following salary increases were
granted: ( effective May 1, 1954 )
Willie -M. Baker- from Step #2 to Step #3 -
Angela M.Chadwick IT Step #2 to Step #3-
$ 300 per month
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The following applications for contractor's licenses were received and on motion of
Richard E.Graga, seconded by Nels Beck, the bonds were approved,.sureties accepted and
registration granted:
Frank P. Gallagher - Electrical Contractor Class "D"
Santa Nlaria Electric " TM. Class "D"
Atascadero Electric Electrical and Neon Class "E"
The following contract estimates were ordered paid on motion of Kenneth W.Jones,
seconded--:by Richard E.Gragg:
Gregg Soto - OSOS, MILL & MORRO STREET WIDEWALK IMP. -
Estimate No. 1 603.$1
Estimate-No. 2 ( Final) 67.09
Harald N. Nielsen - CUESTA DRIVE & TASSAJARA CULVERT ENLARGEMENTS -
Estimate No. 5 - 990.52
Estimate No. 6 ( Final) 646.07
CHANGE ORDERS:
Harald N. Nielsen - CUESTA DRIVE AND TASSAJARA OULVERT -
Change Order No. 1- 132.63
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Communication from W.L.Surns, Police Chief, requesting dismissal of Sgt. Harmon from
the Police Department and on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg it was
moved that Sgt. Harmon be dismissed immediately and to be paid to the last day of duty,
including any accumulated time or vacation period.
Communication received from Paul A. Nolting, owner of the California Park Grocery,
requesting that the City Ccuncil do everything possible to expedite the opening of the
California Blvd. overpass as soon as possible. Mr. Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, was
requested to contact the Division of Highways and the contractor, relative to the opening
of the California Blvd. overpass.
Mr. Richard Harris appeared before the Council regarding the request of his client,
Darwin Brussow, for a variance to construct a service station on the southwest corner of
Santa Rosa and Olive Streets. Mr. Harris went into the background of this area and
explained the various uses allowed by each type of zoning, and further stated that his
client's property would be of little value if the section remained zoned R -1 ( residential)
Mr. Harris also refuted the objection of the Division of Highways regarding the widening of
Santa Rosa Street from the overpass west to the city limits.
The City Attorney is to present a NOTICE OF HEARING at the meeting of May Bnd, 1954
relqtive to the rezoning of the Santa Rosa Street area. PUBLIC HEARING to be held May
17th, 1954 at 7:30 P.M.
9:45 o'clock P. M. - Mr. Paul W.Davis arrived at the meeting.
Mr. Webb appeared before the Council, at the request of the Council, regarding the
annexation of the area southwest of the extension of Foothill Blvd. Mr. George Andre,
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outlined to Mr. Webb, the steps necessary to annex to the city. Mayor Lucksinger stated
the city,was very much-interested in this area being annexed, but before the city would
expend any engineering services for this annexation, requested-that Ur. Webb present an
informal petition from the residents of the area desiring annexation.
Mayor Lucksinger nominated Nels Beck to be a member of the County Water Resources
Committee; the nomination was approved on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard
E. Gragg.
Mr. Richard E.Gragg reported relative to the protest of Mr. G.Wahl for cancellation
of water bill and stated that all but $4.00 of the water bill be cancelled as this is
the minimum for two months, also, that the meter be sealed at this address; the above
recommendations were approved on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
Communication from the.Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. regarding a 10 minute parking zone
at $72 Morro Street was referred to the Traffic Committee for investigation and report.
Petition filed by Peter S.Cognasi Re: request for opening of another street to serve
the Hagen Tract, Goldtree Tract and the New Sinsheimer School was referred to the City
Engineer for investigation and report.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the Mayor was authorized to write
to the Southern Pacific R.R.Co. regarding the status of the JOHNSON STREET UNDERPASS
PROPOSAL sent to them by the City of San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Paul VJ.Davis, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the meeting adjourned to
8 A.M., Tuesday, April 27, 1954 upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Fels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth VJ.Jones, Fred H.Lucksi nger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approved this day of
City Clerk
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