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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/1947City Hall, Monday, May 19, 1947. City Council met in regular session; Mayor Timothy I. O'Reilly presiding. Present: G.W.Baker,Wm. 0. Hall, R.P.Howell, Timothy I. O'Reilly, Kline uilliams Absent: None The Minutes of May 5th, 12th, 15th, 16, 1947 were read and approved as read. On motion of G. W. Baker, seconded by Kline Williams it was ordered that the nominati and appointment of the Commissioners be ratified at this time, and orf motion of R.P.Howell seconded by G.W.Baker it was ordered that the following appointive officers be retained for positions they how hold: City Treasurer, City Attorney City Collector City Engineer City Police Judge Chief of Police Fire Chief Building Inspector Supt. Recreation Comm. J. Earle Boyce George Andre L:argaret Meck Kenneth Beck Harry A.Truesdale B.J.Epperly J. Wa1dmeier Seth Kinney F.S.Barnhart and they are to serve at the pleasure of the Council as outlined in Article V. Section 26 of the City Charter. It was moved by Kline Williams, seconded by G. W.Baker that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting bedispensed with in the future. Communication from the City Engineer, Kenneth Beck, calling attention to the fact that the State Division of Highways, Dept. of Public Works, are advertising for bids for the reconstruction of the State Highway from the Northerly city limits of the City of San Luis Obispo to the foot of Cuesta grade, and in the construction of this highway, it is proposed to import approximately 40,000 tons of select material from the pit in Terrace Hill,- and in hauling this material the shortest and most feasible route to follow would be over Johnson Ave. through the underpass, along Essex St. and out Monterey Street and be suggested that these streets should be posted as "Not a Truck Route" and in addition a load limit of approximately 5 tons be established, if this is legally possible,- and on motion of G. W. Baker, seconded by Kline Williams, the matter was referred to the Commissioner of Public Works, R.P.Howell, with power to act. Notification from the State Board of Equalization for "Off Sale Beer and Wine" license was ordered received and filed. The following petitions and letters were submitted by the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety and read to the Council in connection with the Dickason- Williams incident: Statement.of facts submitted by Victor G. Dickason Letter from Mrs. Albert Clawson, 50 Mt. Pleasanton Drive Letter from Dr. L. C. Gaebe, 1215 Chorro St. Letter from Clarence Earl Hickenbottom, 745 Higuera St. Letter from Dr. Joseph G. Mddleton, 1130 Garden St. Letter from Timothy Greenelsh Letter from Harry L. Rice P.O.Box 494, San Luis Obispo Letter from Edward J. Laurent, San Luis Obispo It was moved by G.W. Baker, seconded by R. P. Howell that a formal hearing ih connection with the Dickason - Williams incident would be held on Thursday evening, May 22nd, 1947 at 7:30 P.M. and the City Clerk was instructed to notify all parties concerned. Re: Reeuest of Chas. E. Bowden for installation of a culvert on Lizzie Street was discussed; the City Clerk was instructed to nofity Mr. Bowden suggesting that he do the necessary research to determine if the street has ever been officially accepted by the City, and informing him that the city would consider doing the work, if it can be proven responsible. 1 1 I 1 1 1 Communication from San Luis Obispo.Grange No. 639 requesting the Council to see that the streets of San Luis Obispo not be blocked or closed from entry onto the new proposed Freeway, as outlined by the Highway, and the Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Grange advising that the City Council plans to hold public meetings prior to construction of the freeway, giving citizens an opportunity to express themselves on natters effecting the city street changes. The communication from the California Mission Trails Assn. asking for donati for assistance for advertising was ordered received and filed on motion of R.P: Howell, seconded by G. 19. Baker. Petition presented by L. H. Wright et al requesting the Council to oil Brizzolari Street; onmotion of G.W.Baker, seconded by Kline Williams, the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Wright that the work will be done as requested in the near future. Communication from the Federal Works Agency regarding the insurance as requested by the U.S.Government on the Recreation Building was again held over, as was also the communication from George Stephans of the Housing Authority. Cn motion of Vim. 0. Hall, seconded by G.V,,.Baker, Commissioner R.P.Howell was given power to act and authorized to complete the shoulders along Hathway Ave. It was moved by G. W. Baker, seconded by Kline Williams that Commissioner 61m. C. Fall be ex- officio member of the Park, Playground and Recreation Commission, and attend their meetings on behalf of the City and he was also appointed as ex- officio member of the City Planning Commission to succeed F.L.Gist,- the appointment being made by Mayor Timothy I. O'Reilly, and seconded by G. V!. Baker. Cn motion of Kline Williams, seconded by G. '-dl. Baker it was moved that all future hiring of policemen and firemen be held in abeyance until such time a complete study of the two departments could be made. On motion of Kline Williams, seconded by G.W.Baker, the meeting adjourned to May 22nd, 1947 at 7:30 P.L. uponthe following roll call vote: Ayes: G.W.Baker, Wm. 0. Hall, R.P.Howell, Timothy I. O'Reill , Kline Williams Noes: None Absent: None Approved this day of ? l9%�7 City Clerk Mayor 5