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-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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.