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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/195519� -City Hall, Saturday February 19, 1955 - 9 A.M. The Council met in adjourned session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding. Present: Nels Beck, Paul W. Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth 1J.Jones,Fred H.Lucksinger Absent: None Re: Communications Communication from J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, relative to fire insurance on the old City Library building; the matter was referred to the City Clerk to contact the County regarding the insurance on the old library building. Communication from Assemblyman Vernon Kilpatrick Re: [later Rights was referred to Price Thompson for study and report to the Council. The copy of Assemblyman Joint Resolution No. 3 was ordered received and filed. Comm. from Bachino and Stockird Re: plate glass coverage for the new city library building was referred to the City Clerk to get premium costs and report back to the Council filed. Comm. from the Shoreline Planning Assn. of California was ordered received and Comm. from Bachino and Stockird ne: concerning protection gradings concerning sewage treatment works was referred to Kenneth W.Jones and Nels Beck to investigate and report to the Council. Re: Comm. from the Security Natl. Bank Rev inactive account of the City of San Luis Obispo; Mr. Warren G.Edwards was appointed as a committee of one to meet with J.Earle Boyce, and investigate the request of the Security Natl..Bank and report their recommendations to the Council. Re: Copy of letter from W.L.Willett relative to possible closing of the Customs Office in San Luis Obispo -- the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Collector of Customs, stating that the City would like to have the customs office stay in this area and also the city would like to be notified of any contemplated change in the status of the customs office in this area, on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck. Comm. from the League of California Cities was ordered received and filed. At this time the City Council held a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed City Charter for the City of San Luis Obispb, and the Council considered the changes presented at the Public Hearing on Feb. 14, 1955. After consideration of all the suggested changes, the City Council passed and adopted the following Resolution. Resolution No. 1415 (New Series) - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sari Luis Obispo, California, approving and accepting Proposed City Charter; ordering it filed with the City Clerk; ordering its publication on the 21st day of February, 1955, and fixing the General Municipal Election on April 4, 1955 as the date for its submission to the Electors was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1416 (New Series) - A Resolution transferring Funds within the 1954 -55 Library Budget was passed and adopted on _motion of Paul Yl Davis, seconded by Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote: 1 1 Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth - v;.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None At this time Mr.Harold Blake, Attorney, representing Kirkbride, Wilson, Harzfeld and VJallace, presented to the Council, the Resolutions for instituting the Special Assessment District for the Improvement of PHILLIPS SYNDICATE -- TAYLOR TRACT -- SLACK TRACT -- Project No..S 54 -1, Mr. Blake explained each phase of the Improvement District as each item was presented. ' Mr. George Pearson, Engineer, presented Maps and. Specifications and cost estimates for setting up the Special District for Street Improvements. Resolution No. 1417 (New Series) - Rescirding Resolution No. 1354 of Intention to construct Improvements Phillips Syndicate Taylor Tract- Slack Tract Improvetpents -- Project No. S 54 -1 was passed and adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth ?d.Jones upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul 11.Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1418 (New Series) - Resolution of Prdiminary Determination and of Intention - Phillips Syndicate - Taylor Tract- Slack Tract Street Improvement was passed and adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W- Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None and adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger' Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1420 (New Series) - Resolution establishing prevailing wage scale- Phillips Syndicate- Taylor Tract- Slack Tract- Street Improver }ent 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 W.Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1421 (New Series)- Resolution appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests in relation to Proposed Improvements and directing Notice, 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 W. Davis, Liarren G.Edwards, Kenneth V .Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1422 (New Series) - Resolution calling for Sealed Proposals - Phillips Syndicate- Taylor Tract -' Slack Tract - Street Improvements 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 W.Davis, Marren G.Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None A I- + - WT.. -. :95 Resoluticn No. 1419 (New Series)_- Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report - Phillips Syndicate - Taylor Tract- Slack Tract - Street Improvement 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 W.Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger' Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1420 (New Series) - Resolution establishing prevailing wage scale- Phillips Syndicate- Taylor Tract- Slack Tract- Street Improver }ent 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 W.Davis, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1421 (New Series)- Resolution appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests in relation to Proposed Improvements and directing Notice, 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 W. Davis, Liarren G.Edwards, Kenneth V .Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1422 (New Series) - Resolution calling for Sealed Proposals - Phillips Syndicate- Taylor Tract -' Slack Tract - Street Improvements 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 W.Davis, Marren G.Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None A I- + - WT.. -. :95 i The Report of John Luthin on the operations of the Department of Public Works of the City of San Luis O „ispo was ordered held over. The following transfer of city lidenses were approved: Herbs Texaco Station - 636 Higuera St.- from H.E. Brenizer to Ronald D. Doeckel Routzahn Motor Co. - it IT I-. Tr rt IT r Permission to move the Bert's Hobby Shop from 995 Higuera St. to 895 Higuera St.. The application of Stolte Inc. for registration as Class "ATM Contractor to- gether with bond in the amount of $5000. and registration fee of 0150 received and on motion of Kenneth 'vd'.Jones, seconded by Paul W. Davis, it was ordered that the surety 1 be accepted, bond approved and registration granted. On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.Davis, V r. Richard Miller and Price Thompson were granted permission to attend the Spring Meeting of the City Managers Division of the League of California Cities at Santa Rosa on Feb. 23rd - 25th, 1955• Upon recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission, Mr. Charles Seger, member, was recommended to the Council to be appointed as city representative on the Swimming Pool Recreation Commission, and on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards, Mr. Chas. Seger was appointed to the Swimming Pool Recreation Commission. On motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the following CHA14GE . ORDERS for the City Library Building were approved by the Council: Change Order No. 9 - Revised Water Service - to allow installation of 1'�” fire line- $ 51. Change Order No. 10- Revise the following cabinets as directed by the architect: a. cataloguer's bench b. Receiving Room work counter c. Librarian's desk and typewriter stand d. Children's room built in bookshelves. Re: Request of Extension of time on contract was deleted upon request of the architect. Change Order No. 4 - Ramp Hand Railings - To increase safety and reduce public liability at ramp entrance to the building,- as requested by the City Council in August, 1954 - No change in price- Old Business Re: Report of the Traffic Committee: (a) The matter of the question on Time Limit Zone in the vicinit' of the Santa Rosa, Higuera, Toro and Marsh Streets was held over. tb) On motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, the appoint- ment of George Olive as Crossing Guard was authorized, effective March it 1955 at $123.00 per month. The communication from C.A. Maino relative to establishment of basement parking was held over. Resolution No. 1423 (New Series) - A Resolution governing employee residence requirements was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W. Davis, ,n'arren G.Edwards, Kenneth 'a.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger oe s : None Absent: None The request of the Park and Recreation Commission to close Toro Street going thru anta Rosa Park areawas ordered received and filed. The recommendation of the Executive Secy. and Director of Finance for the es- blishment of a separate water department accounting system was held over.. e: Preliminary Report of the City Engineer regarding STREET LIGHTING in the City of n Luis Obispo was held over. : Petition presented to the Council rega�dingannexation of a. portion of So. Broad St.