HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/19439 6 0 P:ir. H. 3. Hobert was appointed Speci-:.l Officer to serve without compen-
sation from the City of San Luis Obispo as outlined in Sec. 5 of Ordinance 5 (Neer Series).
Ordinance No. 246 (New Series) - An Ordinance amending Sections 3, 8, 179
19 and 23 of Ordinance No..13.(New Series), entitled "Providing a system for the Assess-
went, levy and collection of all city taxes in the City of San Luis.Obispo ",.finally
adopted on October 23, 1911, was introduced and passed to print on motion of R.P.Howell,
seconded by.aY. H. Brazil upon the following vote:
Ayes: W.H. Brazil, R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy , F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 694 (New Series) -. A Resolution providing for salary payro
deductions of officers and employees of the City of San Luis Obispo for the purpose of
purchasing United States ,'Jar Bonds or similar United States Obligations and providing for
the establishment of a trust.fund to be designated as "Employees War Bond Trust Fund"
was passed and adopted on :::otion of W, H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell upon the
following vote:
Ayes: ';J.H.Brazil, R.P.Hlu;ell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball
Noes: Joseph Leary
Absent: None
The City Attorney was instructed to present a Resolution of Intention
covering the granting of franchises to the Southern Counties Gas Co. and the Pacific Gas
and Electric Co. to be presented at the meeting of.May.17, 1943.
On motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell the meeting adjourned.
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City Hall, T:onday, May 17, 1943 - 7:30 P. M.
Citv Council met in regular session - Mayor F. C.Kimball presiding.
Present: W.H. Brazil, R.P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Absent: None
The minutes of May 3, 1943 were read and approved as read.
On motion of W. H. Brazil, seconded by R. P. Howell, application for
license from Mrs. George White, 1312 Broad St. for Lodging House was granted.
The application for City license filed by llina Johne for mdse (Books and
Novelties) was again held over for further.investigation.
The application of Tom Smith for sidet�ialk in front of his residence on the
east. side of Chorro St. between Center and Venable Streets was granted on motion of R.P.
Howell, seconded by s'J. H. Brazil.
On motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by W.,H. Brazil it was ordered
the bond of J. A. Bardin in the sum of $5000 written by London & Lancashire Indemnity Co.
covering bus line for the transportation of passengers be approved. Motion carried.
Re: Communication from W. L. Payton relative to inspection of the W.O.W.
Hall; the City Clerk was directed to write to the Secretary of the W.O.W. Hall Assn.,
and report back to the Council.
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Ordinance No. 246 (New Series) -
An Ordinance amending Sections !
33 82 172 19 and 23 of Ordinance No. 13 (New Series), entitled "Providing a system for the
assessment, levy and collection of all city taxes in the City of San Luis Obispo ", finally
adopted on October 23, 1911 was finally passed on motion of R.P.Howell, seconded by W.H.
Brazil upon the following vote:
Ayes: W.H. Brazil, R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution of Intention No. 695 (New Series) - A Resolution of the Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo declaring its intention to grant an Electric Franchise to
Pacific Gas and Electric Company; fixing the time_and place for hearing objections:
And Directing the Publication of notice was passed and adopted on motion of ,V.H.Brazil,
seconded by R. P. Howell upon the following vote:
Ayes: 4.H. Brazil, R. P. Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy,F. C. Kimball
Noes: Joseph Leary ( requested it be held over one week for study )
Absent: None
Resolution of Intention No. 696 (New Series) - A Resolution of the Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo declaring its intention to grant a gas franchise to Southe
Counties Gas Co. of California; fixing the time and place for hearing objections; and
directing the publication of notice wa- passed and adopted on motion of W.H.Brazil,
seconded by R. P. Howell upon the following vote:
Ayes:.a"l.H. Brazil, R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F.C.Kimball
Noes: Joseph Leary ( requested it be held over one week for study),
Absent: None
It was moved by R.P.Howell and seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy and carried that
the Council recess in order that the incoming Councilmen may take their seats; the
incoming Councilmen take their seats and Mayor Kimball asked for roll call:
Present: R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C.Kimball, Joseph Leary, Clyde T. O'Nan
Absent: None
The Official bond of the Mayor, F. C. Kimball, was presented and approved
by the Council.
The following Official bonds were presented and approved by the Mayor:
Ralph C. Kennedy, Councilman
Clyde T. 019an "
J. E. Brown, City Clerk
The Council now proceeded to organize a's a new council as of May 15, 1943:
For Co=dissioner of Public Works, R.P.Howell was placed in nomination by Joseph Leary,
seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy;
Roll Call:
Ayes: R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F.C.Kimball, Joseph Leary, Clyde T. O'Nan
Noes: None
Absent: None
R.P.Howell was unanimously elected and so declared Commissioner of Public Works.
For Commissioner of Public Health and Safe, Joseph Leary was placed in nomination by
R.P. o-�,iel , seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy;
Roll Call:
Ayes: R.P.Howel, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary, Clyde T. O'Nan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Joseph Leary was unanimously elected and so declared Commissioner of Public Health and Saf
For Commissioner of Supplies , Clyde T. O'Nan, was placed in nomination by R.P.Howell,
seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy;
Roll Call:
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Ayes: R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary, Clyde T. O'Nan
Noes: None
Absent:, None
Clyde T. O'Nan was unanimously elected and so declared Commissioner of Supplies.
For Commissioner of Finance , Ralph C. Kennedy, J•;as placed in nomination by R.P.Howell,
seconded by Joseph Leary:
Ayes: R.P.Howell, Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary, Clyde T. O'Nan
Yoes: None
Absent: None
Ralph C. Kennedy was unanimously elected and so declared Commissioner of Finance.
For Vice President of the Council, R. P Howell was.placed in nomination by Ralph C.
Kennedy, seconded by Joseph Leary;
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ralph C. Kennedy, F. C. Kimball, Joseph Leary, Clyde T; 07Nan
Noes: None
Absent: None
R.P. Ho-;,ell was unanimously elected and so declared Vice Pres. of the Council
On motion of R. P. Howell, seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy the following building
permits were granted:
A.A. Bay - Repairs and remodel bldg. on Lot 6, Blk. 31, Cost 185.00
F. C. Kimball - New conc. floor and repairs to porch, Lot 6,
B1k. 116.k - Y & C. Addn. " 150.00
H.
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McBride -
Addn; of bathroom, Lot 1,
Blk. 1065 M. V. ^.
450.00
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Johnsen -
Remodel res. Lot 21, B1k
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140.00
The application of Mary H. Greenwell for sidewalk and curbing on the west side of
Beebee St. between Branch St. and Sandercock Streets was granted on motion of R. P.Howell,
seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy, as was also the application of Sarah Deppe for permit to
repair sewer service line on Ella St. between Essex and Johnson Streets; work to be done
under the supervision of the Engineering Department.
The application of A. A. Bay for license for Lodging House at 1190 Monterey St.
was referred to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety on motion of R.P.Howell,
seconded by Ralph C. Kennedy.
A committee, headed by J. M. Johnston of 875 Mt. View Ave. appeared before the
Council and presented a petition signed by approximately 240 persons requesting that
water rates be lowered for Victory Gardens. Mayor Kimball stated that the water rate in
San Luis Obispo is already excessively low granting 1200 cubit ft. of water for $ 1.15.
Commissioner Howell said that there was no assurance from-the Government that the City
will get water from the Salinas river this year, and after further discussion the matter
gas referred to Commissioner Howell for investigation and report.
The following communications and reports were ordered received and filed on motion
of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R.P. Howell:
Communication from Lillie C. Vlade ; re: power poles
Communication from Guido Santini relative to re- employment as Poundman
Communication from California Se:^;age Works Assn. relative to conference at Fresno on
June 11, 12th and 13th.
The report of the City Clerk for the month of April 1943 and reports of the City
Treasurer for the months of January, February, March and April 1943 were ordered received
and filed.
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Communication received from Benj. o. Ramage, Police Officer, tendering his-resig-
nation, and on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R.P.Howell, it was ordered accepted,
Resolution No. 697 (New Series) - A Resolution fixing the salary to be paid to the
City Clerk was passed and adopted on motion of Ralph C. Kennedy, seconded by R.P.Howell
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