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It was moved by D. M.Carpenter, seconded. by Timothy I. O'F�eilly that the
claim filed by Anita M. Hnthway inthe amount of $406.36 for refund on water be denied,
stating that iii the opinion of the City Attorney the claim is outlawed by statutes of
Limitation.
On motion of Frank V.:400ds seconded by D.M.Carpenter, payment was authorized for
feeding city prisoners confined in the County ,jail.
It was moved by Frank V. Woods, seconded by D.M.Carpente r that Arthur E.
Leister be appointed as Regular Fireman on a six month's probationery period as of May
162 1951 and Rov E.Seymour as Regular Police Officer as of December 12, 1951.
On motion of D. M. Carpenter, seconded by Frank V. Woods and by common consent
of the Council, payment was authorized the Trojan Construction Co. in the amount of
x$1$7039.56; this amornnt covering the refund on water mains only -- $ 13,000'to be paid
in 1951,- the balance of w5039.56 to be paid after July 1, 1952•
On motion of Frank V. Woods, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the matter of
salary payment to John Fernandez for sick leave was referred to the Commissioner of
Public Tolorks, with power to act. �
City Clerk, J. E. Brown, submitted his resignation as of May 16, 1952.
Afterdi8cussion the Mayor suggested he reconsider his decision.
On motion of D. M. Carpenter, seconded by Frank V. Woods, the meeting
adjourned.
Aonroved this day
I VAIR
Nows
Mayor
City Hall, Recreation B1da., Monday, January 7, 1952 - 7:30 P.M.
The Gity Council met in regular session; Iinvor Timothy I. O'Rel.11y presiding.
Present: I.M.Cnrpenter, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy !.O'Reilly, Frank V. Woods
Absent: Paul 1, ?. Davis
The Minutes of the meeting of December, 17, 1951 were approved.
First order of business:
Opening of Sealed Bids as per advertised Notice on Furniture for the new City Hall.
The following bids were received:
1 - R.O.Wal.ker - San Luis Obispo, ( certified check attached)
2 - Schwabacher -Frev Co., can Francisco " " "
3 - Rucker - Fuller It '} tt it
4 - Johnn;r Nelson, 'an Luis Obispo ( no certified check- a ttached )
5 - Barker Bros., Los Angeles, ( did not bid Y
6 - Hills Stationery, San Luis Obispo, " It
A`'ter discussion and on motion of D.M.Carpe.nter, secord ed by Frank V.Woods the matter was
referred to the Commissioner of Supplies for study and report.
( 8:00 o'clock D.M.) - Opening of Sealed Bids on Sale of Municipal Bonds, ( Foothill
°anitary Imp. Dist -42) were publicly opened and read. The following; bids were submitted:
1 - Taylor & Co. - Beverly Hills, Calif. Amt. of Prem. w 101.00
L -1/40 = interest for bonds maturing 1953 thru 1956
4 -1/2 0 �, ,� ,� 1957 thru 1967
K
00
Series) -
Resolution awarding the Sale
of Bonds ( Foothill
°lvd. et al Sanitary Imp.
Dist "2) was
2 -
Hannaford & Talbot
- San Francisco -
Amt.
of
Prem. 73.23
3'� interest for bonds
maturing 1953 thru
1957
31m ,f
It 19.58 thru
1967
-
A.G.Becker & Co. -
San Francisco - Prem.
( par
plus)
$
13.00 plus accrued
interest from
Feb. 2, 1952 to the date of
delivery
to
us.
interest for
bonds maturing July 2,
1953
to Jullr
2,
1963
July 2,
1964
to July
2,
1967
The bid was awarded to Hannaford & Talbot and the following Resolution was passed and adopti
Resolution No. 1075 (New
Series) -
Resolution awarding the Sale
of Bonds ( Foothill
°lvd. et al Sanitary Imp.
Dist "2) was
pass --d and adopted on motion of
D.M.Carpenter,
seconded by Frank V.Woods upon the folloirin` roll cell vote:
Aves: D.M.Carpenter, Fred LucksinRer, Timothv I. O'Reilly, Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
:Absent: Paul W.Davis
At this time Mr. Leary and Mr. jarter appeared before the Council relative to recon-
sider the filing of the communication received from the City of Stockton to the. City
Council, resarding the proposed increased rates, wherein they request the City Council
Oil the Citv of San Luis Ohispo to contribute $100, towards aiding; the cities and counties
of Central California to protest the pronosed increased rates to the consumer. After
considerable discussion the =- =ayor informed these gentlemen, that it was not the function
of this Council to get involved with the problems of the Public Utilities Company, or any
other city to take upon itself the matter of going to the root of the evil,- that is
somethinu that belongs with the individual or an organization. This Council is a legis-
lative body andnot a Political body. On motion of D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Timothy
I.0'r.ei]ly, the communication was ordered received and filed up n the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: D.M.Cnrpentar, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: Fred Lucksinger, Frank V. Woods
Absent: Paul W. Davis
Communicatinn from the City of Stockton dated Dec. 18, 1951 Re: requesting financial
aid in opnosing the P.G & E. electric rate increa e was ordered received and filed on
motion of D_.M.Carnent.er, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
At this time, Mr. Chas. Maino appeared before the Council to inquire as to the
policy the city has in regard to water mains. The Mayor informed him that the City is
about to adopt an Ordinance covering MAIN EXTENSIONS TO SUBDIVISIONS.
Communication from the Dent. of Public Health, State of California Re: fluoridation
treatment of the City water supply. By common consent of the Council the matter was
referred to Commission Paul I''. Davis and Mr. Miller for further study and report.
Communication from the State Employees Retirement System Re: meeting date for their
representative to speak to all city employees -- the meeting date was set for January 23,
1052 for all city employees and memhers of the City Cnu.ncil, and Mr. E„,rl Chapman, Ex.
Officer of the "'tare Retirement System will be here to answer an;r• questions from the floor
and every employee is urged to be present.
Communication from the Pacific Coast Lumber Co. Re: drainage at the lumber yard, -
on motion of Frank V.Woods, seconded by D.M.Carpenter, it was ordered received and filed.
Communication from '''alter F. ?-,zrohle Re: damage to property at 200 N.Ferrini Road
caused by water flooding his. residence, - was referred to the Insurance Carrier for dis=
position.
The Introduction of Proposed Water Ordinance covering Main Extensions was held over
and refeired to-the Council as a whole for study.
The Conv of the Planning Commission Resolution recommending to the City Council the
reclas °ifi.catinn of certain districts ( Deleissegiuez Tract) was approved by the Council
and a Public Hearing will be held at the next regular meeting of the City Council on
January ?.1st, and the City Clerk was directed to publish Notice of such Hearing on the
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more particularly described in "Notice of Hearing ".
The petition filed by the City Fire Dept. to hold a dance on Feb. 9th
was ,granted on motion of Frank V.Woods, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
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Communication from Carl Dunbar and Gilbert Babcock Re: granting permission to Asher
B. Shay,* to use the curb .space in fi.ont of the Anderson Hotel Barber Shop as Maxi Stand
! „ras ordered received and filed on motion of D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I.
O'Reil lv,
Communication from Asher B. Shaw Re: request concerning Taxicab Ordinance was
ordered received and filed on motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
Communication from Asher B. Shaw and M & N Cab Co., ( Lloyd Noble) Re: regulating
operation of Taxicabs in the City area; after discussion the matter was referred to
the Commissioner of Supplies and Finance and to draft an Ordinance for study and re-
commendation on motion of D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
The following applications for contractor's licenses were received and on motion of
Frank V.Woods, seconded by Timothy I.O'Reilly, the bonds were approved and sureties accept
Wohderlite Neon Products Co. - Class "F” - Neon Sigh Contractor
Bowen and Bowen - Class "D" - General "
Application of Marvon E.Sumner for a dance tobe held on Jan. 18th at the Veterans
Memorial Bldg, was granted on motion of Frank V.Woods, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
The following reports were ordered received and filed:
'?enort of the Police Dent. for the month of December, 1951
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rt 't It Police Judge r, rr
" " " City Collector
" IT Bldg. Inspector
" of the City Treasurer for the month of November, 1951
Claims against the Cit�r for the month of December were ordered paid subject to the approv
of the heads of the respective department's and the i-layor.
On motionof D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I.O'Reill.y, the following estimates
were approved and aceepted and payments authorized:
Estimate No. 13 - O.R.Ochs & Son - ( City Hall) - $17,105.23
Progress Payment No. 13 - 1,4m. D.Holdredge - ( City Hall) 150.00
IT n It - rr rr tl "' rr 100.00
Est. No. 1 - W.A.Robertson & Co. ( Johnson - Bishop to Laurel dater Line Imp) 5,590.12
The follo:,ring Change Orders were authorized and approved by the Council for payment:
Change Order No. 1 - W.A.Robert7on & Co. ( Minus)
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18.35
126. 40
Re: Award of Bid. for r1asoline requirements for the Citv for 1952: The Bid was
officially awarded to the Norwalk.Co. ( J. B. Dewar) for Gasoline, oil and grease contract
for the year 1952.
Communication from the Boy Scouts Re: permission to hook on water line at the rear
of the Recreation Bldg. was ordered received and filed on motion. of D.M.Carpenter,
=econ ,ied by Frank t/. Woods.
Re: matter of salary payment to John Fernandez
payment made to John Fernandez for sick leave.
The following matters were again held over:
Discussion on Legal Holidays
Estimate cost of Air Raid Alarm System
Commissioner D.M.Carpenter authoriz
Frank V.Woods presented a communication addressed to Judge Lyon relative to curfew
laws in other cities; after considerable discussion, the Mayor appointed a committee
a= follows: Frank V.Woods, Paul 14. Davis, and Fred Lucksinger to study these various
ordinances and bring in a recommendation.
City Engineer, Homer Hamlin, appeared befor(, the Council at this time, relative to
relocation of water line on Chorro Street and Santa Rosa Street, where the new freeway
will cross ( work will be done at the cost of the State) with the following requests
of the Council:
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Authorize to a dvertise for Bids on two ,lobs:
Chnrro St. at a cost of 360C
Santa Rosa St. " „. 2100
Rids. to be opened on Feb. 4, 1952.
Aut,7ority to advertise "For Sale by A
on January 21st, 1952 at :00 P.M.
t' the followin
One - Used Tractor
Three - Ford Pickup trucks
One - Air Compressor ( homemade)
The above requests were granted by the Council.
ems: ( Sale to be held
Homer Hamlin, Citv Fnoineer, made a request of the City Council relative to extra
time for operators c,,orking at the ':later Filtration.Plant, and asked that they receive
straight time for extra hours they have to work on holidays and Sundays. By common
consent of the Council, it was acrreed that this request be granted as a temporary
measure.
Resolution No. 1076 (New Series) - A Resolution authorizing the City
Council to enter into a Utilities Agreement with the State of California was passed
an-I adopted on motion of D.M.Carpem er, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly upon the
following roll call vote:
Aves•: D.M.Carpenter, Fred Lucksin�er, Timoth-r I. O'Reilly, irank V. floods
Noes: None
Absent: Paul '..Davis
Resolution No. 1077 (New Series) - A Resolution establishing Policy
recTarding Improvement of Streets was passed and adopted on motion of Frank V. woods,
seconded by D. M. Carpenter, upon the following roll call vote:
Aves: D.M.Carpenter, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly, Frank V. Woods
Noes: None
Absent: Paul '''. Davis
Mavor O'Reilly appointed Bert Broom as a member of the Citv Planning Commission to
replace J. R. McClure, created by his resignation. The appointment was unanimously
approved by the Council.
On motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by D.M.Carpenter, the meeting adjourned to
Thursday, January 10th, 1952 at 4:30 P-P-1. for the purpose of reviewing Proposed
Water Ordinance and awarding the Bid on the furniture for the new City Hall, upon the
following;.roll call vote: -
Ayes: D. M. Carpenter,- Fred Zucksinger;T mot- hv-I.0'Reilly,Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
Absent: Paul `°l. Davis.
Anproved this 21 day of �9SY
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