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for means of equipment for transportation of W. 1-. A. workers and report to the Council.
On motion-of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by 'i'% H. Brazil, the meeting adjourned
to Monday, August 14th, 1939, at 7:30 P. M.
Ayes: W.H.Brazil,R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approved this I;:_, / day of 1939.
City Cler
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City Hall, Monday, August 14, 1939 - 7:30 P. M.
City Council met in adjourned session. Mayor Fred C. Kimball presiding.
Present: W.H. Brazil,R.P.HoNell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Absent: None
The following applications for permit to build were granted on motion of
R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil:
Robert M. Leslie - Res. and Garage, Lot 20, Blk 4,Fixlini Tract Cost $ 4700.00
N. E. Vandam - Res. and Garage, Lot 3, Blk 4, " ^ " 4000.00
On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil, the following appli-
cations for licenses were referred to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety for
investigation and report to the Council:
0. W. Hodgin - Restaurant - 796 Monterey Street
Kathryn A,1rich - Spiritual Readings - 856 Monterey Street
L & L Amusement Co. (James Ariaga) -Music Vend. Machines - Local -
The following applications for permitto lay sidewalk and curbing were granted
on motion of R..P. Howell, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy:
Grace Townsend - 47 ft. of 6 ft. park sidewalk on the west side
of Chorro Street, between Upham and Church Streets.
Grace Townsend - 90 ft; of 6 ft. park sidewalk on thenorth side of
Upham Street, between Chorro and Garden Streets,
Wm. Jones - 45 ft. of 6 ft. park sidewalk on the west side of
Chorro Street between Upham and Church Streets.
The application of Geo. L. Allen for permit to lay 62 ft. of 6 ft. park
sidewalk on the north side of Upham Street between Chorro and Morro Streets was granted
on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy, with the provision that work
be done under the supervision of the City Engineer.
The application of Christiana Lauritson for permit to lay 50 ft. of 6 ft.
park sidewalk on the south side of Islay Street between Osos and Santa Rosa Streets was
referred to the Commissioner of Public Works, with power to act, on motion of Ralph C.
Kennedy, seconded by Joseph Leary.
The application of Wm. Jones for permit to recess curb for a distance of 12 ft
for driveway on the west side of Chorro Street between Upham and Church Streets granted on
motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by '11. H. Brazil.
In a communication, Mary Edna Kaufman requested permit to remove two trees in
front of her residence at 1052 Islay Street. On motioli of.Ralph C. Kennedy; seconded by
W. H. Brazil, the matter was referred to the City Engineer and the Commissioner of Public
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Works, with power.to act.
The following applications for permit to.connect with City sewer were re-
(erred, on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy ,.seconded.by.W..H..Brazil, to the Commissioner of
Public Works and the City Engineer, with,power to act:
Wt. Jones - Chorro Street between Upham Street and Church Street
ho som Stapp - Chorro Street between Islay and Leff Streets.
The petition.of G. W. Hampton for permit to open trench toconnect with City
sewer in the Caudill Tract between Story Street and Lawton Street was granted with the
provision that the work be done under the supervision of the City Engineer.
The petition of Gertude and George Venema for permit to construct a board
fence 5 -1/2 ft. high at their premises on lot 3, bloc- 151, Harford Addition, was
presented and on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R. P. Howell, the matter was re-
ferred to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety for investigation and report to
the Council.
On motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by Joseph Leary the Merchandising
Bond of Holt Bros., by Parker M. Holt, in the amount of $200.00, secured by certified
check in the amount of $200.009 was cancelled and the certified check ordered released,
the principal having fulfilled obligation under said bond.
The application of Jos. Thomas for registration as class "E" Contractor,
together with U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co. bond in the amount of $500.00 and regis-
tration fee of $15.00 received, and on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by Ralph C.
.Kennedy, the surety was accepted, bond approved,and registration granted,
rpplication of Neely L. Hill for registration as class "D" Contractor, to-
gether with U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co. bond in the amount of $1000.00 and regis-
tration fee of $25.00 received, and on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil,
surety was accepted, bond approved, and registration granted.
The 43rd Annual Report and Budget of the San Luis Obispo Free Public Library
for the fiscal year ending June 30, -1939, was received and ordered placed on file, on
motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R. P. Howell.
This being the date set for Hearing on the Improvement of Islay Street
( reference Resolution No. 431 (New Series) dated July 5, 1939, fixing August 14th,
as date for such hearing) the matter is now taken up by the Council: City Attorney
read Investigation Report under "Specill Assessment Investigation, Limitation and
Majority Protests Act of 1931 ", filed July 5, 1939 re: Improvement of Islay Street.
There were no written nor verbal protests filed by interested property owners
Resolution No. 449 (New Series) - A Resolution of Report by Legislative
Body on Investigation Report Hearing (Islay Street Imp.),was passed and adopted on motion
of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R. P. Howell, by the following vote:
Ayes: W. H.!Brazil, R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 450 (New Series) - A Resolution Expressing Determination of
Legislative Body to proeeed with proceedings for Improvement (Islay Street) ( After
hearing before Legislative Body, Limitation not exceeded),was adopted and passed 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, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
Plans and Specifications for the Improvement of Islay Street and a poFrtion of
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r Ib Street in the City f San Luis Obispo were
y p presented by the City Engin..er and ordered
placed on file.
Resolution No. 451 (New Series) - A Resolution Adopting plans and specifi-
cations for the Improvement of Islay Street and a portion of Toro Street in the City of
San Luis Obispo was.passed and adopted on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. H.
Brazil, by the following vote:
s: W. H. Btazil,R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
: None
bsent: None
Diagram of Assessment District-for the Improvement of Islay Street and a
portion of Toro Street in the City of San Luis Obispo was presented by the City Attorney
ordered filed.
Resolution No. 452 (New Series) - A Resolution Approving Diagram of an
ssessment District for the Improvement of Islay Street and a portion of Toro Street in the
ity of San Luis Obispo was passed and adopted on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded
y R. P. Howell by the following vote:
yes: W. H. Brazil, R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
oes: None
sent: None
It was moved by Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. H. Brazil, that date of
hearing on Resolution of Intentions for the Improvement of Islay Street and a portion of
Toro Street, and, for the Improvement of a portion of Morro Street be fixed for Friday,
September lst, 1939 at 9:00 o'clock A. M., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, in the
City of San Luis Obispo.
Re: Rate of Interest on Bonds covering Islay and Morro Street Improvement:-
It was moved by Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by Joseph Leary that interest rate on Islay
Street and Morro Street improvement bonds be set at 4 %.. Motion carried.
Resolution Of Intention No. 453 (New Series) - A Resolution of the Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo declaring its intention to improve Islay Street and a
portion.of Toro Street, in said City; Creating an assessment District to pay the costs
and expenses of such work and determining that serial bonds shall be issued to represent
unpaid assessments thereon was adopted and passed on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by
Joseph Leary by the following vote:
Ayes: W. H. Brazil, R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
This being the date set for Hearing on the Improvement of Morro Street (re-
Terence Resolution No. 435 (New Series) dated July 10, 1939., second proceedings,) the
matter was now taken up by the Council: The City Attorney read investigation report under
"Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ". There
mere no protests, either verbal or written, by the interested property owners.
Resolution No. 454 (Nevi Series)- A Resolution of report by Logislative:Body
on Investigation Report Hearing was introduced and adopted,.on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy,
(seconded by R. P. Howell by the following vote:
(Ayes: W.H. Brazil, R.P.Howell.Ralph C...Kennedy,Fred C. Kimball,Josep h. Leary
INoes: None
(Absent: None
Resolution No. 455 (Nevi Series) - A Resolution Expressing Determination of
Legislative Body to proceed with proceedings for Improvement of a portion of Morro Street
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(After.hear.ing.. before.. Legislative .Body.,.Limitation.not_ exceeded), was adopted and 3
passed,on motion of R. F,-Howell, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy by the following vote: e�
Ayes: W.H.Brazil,R.P.Howell,Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
Plans and Specifications for the Improvement:: of a portion of Morro Street
in the City of San Luis Obispo were presented by the City Engineer and ordered filed.
Resolution No. 456 (New Series) - A Resolution adopting plans and specifi-
cations for the Improvement of a portion of Morro Street in the City of San Luis Obispo,
was passed 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, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
Diagram of Assessment District for the Improvement of a portion of Morro Street
in the City of San Luis Obispo was presented by the City Attorney and ordered filed.
Resolution No. 457 (New Series) - A Resolution Approving Diagram of Assess-
went District for the Improvement of a portion of Morro Street in the City of San Luis
Obispo was passed and adopted, on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil,
by the following vote:
Ayes: 7,11.H.Brazil, R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Attorney presented and read. Resolution Of Intention on the Improve-
ment of a portion of Morro Street in the City of San Luis Obispo. Discussion followed.
Re: 'utter of Payment of Assessment against Post Office property by the U.S.
Government for the Improvement of a portion of Morro Street: Matter discussed and. it
was moved by R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil that upon failure of the Postal De-
partment of the U. S. Government to pay said assessment, that the assessment be.-paid-.from tie
General Fund by the'.City of San Luis Obispo. Motion carried.
Resolution No.. 458 (New Series) - A Resolution of the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo declaring its intention to improve a portionof Morro Street, in said City;
Creating an Assessment District to pay the costs and expenses of such work and determining
that serial bonds shall be issued to represent unpaid assessments thereon, was adopted and
passed on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy, by the following vote:
Ayes: W.H.Brazil,R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
The application of A. L. Shelton for license for Lodging House at 546 Higuera
Street again laid over.
The application of Rudy A. Eissler for permit to connect with sewer, in the
Caudill Tract, granted, on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H. Brazil.. Work to be
done under the supervision of the City Engineer.
The application of R. Leal for permit to grade a certain alley at 237 High Stree
again continued.
A tentative map of Tract No. 30, "Escuela Alta Subdivision ", a. part of Sections
25 and 26, T. 30 S., R. 12 E., M. D. M. was presented by Albert Nelson. On motion of
Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W. H. Brazil the matter was referred to the Commissioner of
Public Works and the City Engineer for investigation and report to the Council.
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No. 162 (New Series) providing.for licensing.of oleomargarine. Motion carried.
It was moved by R. P..Ho,,vell, seconded by W. H. Brazil that the report of
the Commissioner of Finance and Revenue on the.Garbage Disposal location be received and
placed on file.
The matter of fixing the tax rate for the current fiscal year 1939 -1940 was
taken up and the following rates for the respective funds were unanimously agreed upon:
General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Interest Fund:
Improvement Bond Fund of 1909 ............ :y .06,7 mot'
CityFarm Bond Fund of 1918 ............................... .014.ve,i
Improvement Bond Fund of 1922 ............................. .052
Improvement Bond Fund of 1925 ........................... .015
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Sewer Extension Bond Fund of 1927 ..................... ...... ..021 "5
Miller & Lux Laguna Property Bond Fund of 1927 ............ .024.1
Server Extension Bond Fund of 1929 .........................
Bridge and Culvert Bond Fund of 1929. ...................... 00181
Sewer Extension bond Fund of 1931 ........................ .021.j °'9
Water Bond Fund of 1939 (Series A) .. ...................... .0241 ov 28
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Library Fund ............... ............................... .10
Improvement Fund ........... ............................... .15 1.38
Ordinance No. 202 (New Series) - An Ordinance Levying the Tax for the current
fiscal year (1939 - 1940) upon all taxable property within the City of San Luis Obispo
and fixing the rate of such tax at $1.38 on each one hundred dollers in value of said pro-
perty was introduced and passed to print on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by W. H.
Brazil by the following vote:
AYES: ,"7.11T..Brazil,R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy,Fred C.Kimba11, Joseph Leary
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ordinance No. 203 (New Series) - An Ordinance relating to the Care and
Expenditure of Monies received from the State of California under the provisinns of
Article 5, Chapter 1, Division I of the Streets and Highways Code was introduced and
passed to print on motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by 117. H. Brazil by the following vote:
AYES: :'V.H.Brazil,R.P.Howeil, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C.Kimball, Joseph Leary
NOES: NoneAB•EENT: None
On motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell, Lee Johnson was duly
and regularly nominated as Traffic Officer at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective
as of August 14, 1939.
On motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R. P. Howell, the meeting adjourned
to Monday, August 28, 1939 at 7 :30 P. M.
AYES: W.H.Brazil,R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, Fred C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Approved this day of �� 19391
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City lerk
Mayor.
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