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City Hall, Recreation Center Builcing,Ti,ursday, Jan. 10, 1952 -4:30 P.P.
The Council met in .adjourned session; Mayor Timothy I.O'Reilly presiding.
Present: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Ab =ent: Frank V.Woods
The matter o' awarding the Bid on furniture and office equipment for the new
City !-all was taken up at this time.
The Bids submitted were reviewed and after discussion and by common consent of
the Council, Mr. Miller and City Clerk Brown were authorized to go to San Francisco
to inspect the merchandise and report their recommenrlations to the Council.
Introduction of the Proposed water Ordinance was presented to the Council, and
•7ayor O'Reilly suggested the matter be held over for further study by the Council.
On motion of D.M.Cprpenter, seconded by Fred Lucksinger, the meeting a djourned.
knr_.roved this .2/ day of
Mayor.
ity Clerk
City Hall, Recreation Center, Monday, Jan. 21, 1952- 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Timothy I.O'Reilly presiding.
sent: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I.0'Reilly,.Frank V.Woods
bsent: None
The Minutes of the meeting of Jan. 7th and Jan. 10th, 1952 were approved.
First order o
A Public Hearing of the City Council of the Proposed Amendment of Land Use Plan ( Zoning)
nance was held at this time as per advertised Notice. The following discussion followed]:
Messrs. Hardgrove, Trout and Wandling appeared before the Council Re: further discussion
on the Rezoning of the area in question. Mr. Hardgrove contends that the people do not wan
the area fronting on Sierra Way to be in a R -2 zone; in his opinion, he questioned the real
1 necessity of an R -2 zone on an overall picture. Mayor O'Reilly then replied saying " it
seems that the problem you people are objecting to is "Multiple Dwellings" and further
stated that the Planning Commission had gone over this carefully and they have the interest
of everv8ne at heart and their first concern is to get " planning ". The Mayor further
stated he did not inject himself into the workings of the Planning Commission, and were
we to try to evaluate -property values in terms of yearg, I might have one opinion and you
might have another.
Novrrtten protests were received.
Ordinance No. 358 (New Series) - An Ordinance reclassifying as R -2 certain
lots and portions of lots in theDeleissguez Addb. was introduced and passed to print on
motion of Timothy I. 0111ei71y, seconded by Fred Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote
>94 Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly, Frank V.Woo
Noes: None
Absent: None
This being the time set as-per advertised Notice for Public Auction of;
One - Alli:s Chalmers Tractor
One - 1941 - 1/2 ton Ford Pickup 4 cyl. Lic. # E 57529
One - 1937 - " " " ' 8 " E 57522
One - 1934 - " TM Ford Coupe Pickup TM E 57533
One - Air Compressor with Ford V8 Motor
One sealed bid was received -- Alfred Borradori, submitting a bid of $151.00 on the 1941
Ford Pickup and $51.00 on the 1934 Ford Pickup.
The Mayor then conducted oral bidding f ro m the floor -- the. highest bid submitted for
Item No. 1, the Allis Chalmers Tractor and Bulldozer was offered by P. J. Zuiderweg in
the amount of $ 14$0.00; the highest bid submitted for Item No. 2, the 1941 one -half
ton Ford Pickup was offered by Alff'ed Borradori in the amount of $151.00; Mr. J. R.
Treanor submitted the highest bid in the amount of $52.00 for the 1937 one -half ton Ford
Pickup.
Items No. 4- 1934 one -half ton Ford Pickup and Item No. 5, for Air Compressor were no.t
sold and no bidders. The following Resolution was adopted:
Resolution No. 1079 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for acceptance by
the City of San Luis Obispo of bids for the sale of property was passed and adopted on
motionof D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Frank V.Woods upon the follomring roll call vote:
Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I.O'Reilly, Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
Absent: None
The application of Glenn L. Layton, dba " Layton Tree Service" for registration
as Cla s "F" Contractor together with U.S.Fidblity and Guaranty Co. bond in the amount
of $200 and registration fee of $10.00 received and on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded
by Fred Lucksinger, it was ordered that the surety be accepted, bond approved and regis-
tration granted.
The report of the City Clerk and copy of the Minutes of the Planning Commission
meetings of Dec. 6th and Dec. 20th, 1951 were ordered received and filed on motion of
D.M.C,rpenter, seconded by Frank V.Woods.
Communication from C.A.. Maino Re: conduit -sewer lines under Highway No. 101 was
read to the Council and after discussion it was moved by Frank V.Woods, seconded by
D.M.Carpenter, that the letter be received and filed, with copies to be sent to the
Engineering Dept. for their files,. and no official action taken on this matter at this
time.
Communication from H.L. McLaughlin requesting refund on contractor's license
was referred to the Commissioner of Finance an motion of Frank V.Woods, seconded by
Fred Lucksinger.
Communication from Paul Tritenbach submitting proposed sketch for landscaping
the City Hall grounds was ordered received and filed for future reference on motion of
Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Frank V.Woods.
Communication from Anita Hathway Re: re£undfor water line oh Ellen Way was held
over on motion of Frank V.Woods, seconded by Paul W. Davis.
By common consent of the Council, it was agreed to set a tentative date of May
3rd, 1952, at 1:00 P.M., for the Dedication ceremonies for the New City Hall, with
reservation, that it does not conflict with any other function.
Resolution No. 1079 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for the purchase
of City Hall furniture was passed and adopted on motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded
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by Paul W.Davis upon the following roll call vote;
Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly,Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 10$0 (New Series) — A Resolution authorizing the City
Council to enter into an Agreement with W.R.Robertson & Co. was passed and adopted on
motion of D. M. Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly upon the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly,Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 1081 (New Series) A Resolution accepting Deed from Trojan
.Construction Co. was passed and adopted on motion of D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Paul
W.Davis upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly, Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
Absent:.None
Communication from Shaw and Noble Re: Regulating the operation of Taxicabs
within the City was held over.
Petition filed by James L. McLain et al Re: Dangerous condition existing
in the Hagen Tract due to a pack of dogs running loose in this area was read to the Council
and on motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the matter was referred
to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety, with power to act.
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Frank V.Woods, the City Attorney was
directed to draft Resolution designating the Legal Holidays for the City Employees of
the City of San Luis Obispo as defined in the Political Code upon the following roll
call-vote:
Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I.O!Reilly, Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
Absent: None
Re: Communication from the City of Stockton requesting contribution of
$100 from the City of San Luis Obispo to help finance the program for the consumers,
against the proposed Pacific Gas and Electric Co. increased rates: -- At this time
the matter of the P. G & E rates to the consumer was again taken up by the Council.
Considerable discussion was had by the members. The Mayor reviewed some of the facts
in regard to this matter, stating at the meeting of the League of California Cities, -
at which t}ifie he attended, a Resolution was approved by the Board of Directors calling
for a separate State Agency-apart from the Public Utilities Commission to represent the
consumer in rate fights, and also pointed out the fact that it was never conceived that
a city or legislative body of the City could be charged with the responsibility of
protecting the consumers interests, The Mayor further stated, that he was not making a
brief for the Public Utilities Co. not was he making a brief for the consumer. This
legislative body is not involved legally in this matter. 'lhe Mayor's recommendation was
to adopt the plan that has been suggested by the League of California Cities, whereupon
Paul Davis made a motion to contribute $100 as requested and was seconded by Frank V.Woods
upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Paul W.Davis, Frank V.Woods
Noes: D.M.Carpenter, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Absent: None
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Fred Lucksinger stated he would favor the idea that the Council go on record and
send a letter to the League of California Cities recommending this plan of a "Pub11c
Defender" to represent the consumer, as in his opinion, this was the correct answer to
the problem, and on motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Timothy I.O'Reilly, it was
moved that the Executive Secretary be instructed to draft such a'Resolution and present
it to the Council for their consideration , embodying the proposal made,, upon the follow-
ing roll call vote:
Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly, Frank V.Woods
Noes: Paul W.Davis
Absent: None
Resolution No. 1082 (New Series) - A Resolution paying tribute to the Memory
of Joseph Leary, ex- Councilman of the City of San Luis Obispo was passed and adopted on
motion of Frank V.Woods, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly upon the following roll call vote:)
Ayes: D.M.Carpenter, Paul W.Davis, Fr$d Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly, Frank V.Woods
Noes: None
Absent: None
The following Change Orders and Final-Billing were authorized and approved by
the Council for payment:
Change Order No. 6 - Maino Construction Co. - ( Water Filtration Plant) -
Change Order No. 7
Final Payment
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$10,456.92
220.00
35,441.82
Change Order No. 3 - O.R.Ochs & Son ( New City Hall ) -
( to install rubber the flooring at a cost of, 3,300.00
Commissioner D.M.Carpenter, requested authority of the City Council to make
payment to Bosnyak in the amount of $1588.00 for a relocation of the sewer line at
Walnut and Chorro Streets, and on motion of D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Paul 19.Davis,
payment was authorized. Motion carried.
Commissioner D.M.Carpenter, requested a reclassification for Sid Petersen as
"Supt. of all Electrical and Mechanical equipment" at a salary of $354.00 per month as of
Feb. 1st, 1952; also that Fred Wallace to remain as mechanic, but that he would be under
the supervision of Mr. Petersen. The request was granted by common consent-of the Council.
Commissioner Carpenter also asked for additional help for the Water Repair Dept.
and Street Maintenance Dept. He was informed to present some sort of a program to the
Councilmat the next meeting.
On motion of D.M.Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the Executive
Secy. was directed to look into the matter of Street Signs and to try and get samples
and prices and bring his recommendations to the Council. The amount of money allowed
is OW3700 which was set aside fvr Street Signs. Motion carried.
Mr. Wandling, at this time, thanked the Council and Planning Commission for
their cooperation in the matter of rezoning of Johnson Ave. area and assured them that
the duplex units to be built.in that area will be attractive and an asset to the com-
munity as well as to solve the hausing problem.
Re: Introduction of Proposed Water Ordinance was again presented to the Council.
Matter was discussed and on of Frank V.Woods, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the
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matter was referred to the Commissioner of Public Works for further study.
The City Clerk presented to the Council, a Form-of Certificate of Public Con-
venience" to be signed by all Taxicab Operators, for their approval as to form, etc.
and by common consent of the Council, the form was approved.
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