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City Hall, Monday, August 18, 1952-7:30 P.M.
The Council met in regular session; Mayor Tirlothy I. O'Reilly presiding.
'resent: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
bsent: Frank V. Woods
The Minutes of the meeting of August 4th were approved.
(First order of business:
1 This being the time set as per advertised Notice for receiving bibs on the FREE74AY SANIT
SEWER R%LOCATIOId, Project #2852A, the following bids were received and publicly opened and
ad:
At this time a Public Hearing was conducted by the City Council on the Proposed
mendment of Land Use Plan (Zoning Ordinance) as per advertised Notic. There were no oral
r written protests offered, and the following Ordinance was passed.
Ordinance No. 372 (New Series)- An Ordinance reclassifying as C -1 certain real
roperty in the City of San Luis Obispo was passed to print on motion of D.M. Carpenter,
econded by Fred Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote:
yes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis., Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
oes: None
bsent: Frank V. Woods
1 - Bid submitted
by W.M. Lyles Co. of Avenal -
Amt of bid,
$25,402.35
Southern
2 - Bid submitted
by L.E. Webb Construction Co.
Amt of bid,
10,$97.30
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By com•,on consent of the Council. the awarding
of the bid was
held over until the next
of the
meeting on August
25th, at 7:30 P.M. (adjourned
meeting)
At this time a Public Hearing was conducted by the City Council on the Proposed
mendment of Land Use Plan (Zoning Ordinance) as per advertised Notic. There were no oral
r written protests offered, and the following Ordinance was passed.
Ordinance No. 372 (New Series)- An Ordinance reclassifying as C -1 certain real
roperty in the City of San Luis Obispo was passed to print on motion of D.M. Carpenter,
econded by Fred Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote:
yes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis., Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
oes: None
bsent: Frank V. Woods
he letter was referr�:d to the Mayor for reply (a copy of which to be sent to each Councilman)
- Comm. from the Chamber of Commerce Re: requesting the "ouncil's permission for an All
ay Parking privilege for teachers in L.L.O. on Sept. 5th, designating as "Business- Educati
ay" and on motion of Fred Lucksinger, Seconded by Timothy I.0'Reilly the request was grantees.
- Comm. from Disabled American Veterans Memorial Chapter 45 Re: requesting permission to
ell floweres on the streets of S.L.O. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22nd and 23rd.
- From M. L. Long Re: condition of creek on South Street; on motion of Fred Lucksinger,
eEonded by D.M. Carpenter the matter the matter was referred to the City Engineer for
investigation and report.
' 5- Comm. from the Stat -amploymeht Retirement System Re: Contract to exclude Crossing Guards
was read to the Council. The following Resolution was adopted in connection therewith and
the Mayor and City Clerk was authorized to sign the Amendment to the Contract.
Resolution No. 1129 (New Series)- Resolution of the City Council authorizing an
Amendment to the Contract providing for the participation of the City of S.L.O. in the
State Employees' Retirement System, making its employees member so said system was passed
and adopted on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger upon the following vote:
s: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
oes: None
% bsent: Frank V. Woods
Communications:
1- From the Public
Utilities
Co. Re: Hazardous
condition at, the
Southern
Pacific
Company's
grade crossing at
Osos Street
was read to the
Council; by common
consent
of the
Council
he letter was referr�:d to the Mayor for reply (a copy of which to be sent to each Councilman)
- Comm. from the Chamber of Commerce Re: requesting the "ouncil's permission for an All
ay Parking privilege for teachers in L.L.O. on Sept. 5th, designating as "Business- Educati
ay" and on motion of Fred Lucksinger, Seconded by Timothy I.0'Reilly the request was grantees.
- Comm. from Disabled American Veterans Memorial Chapter 45 Re: requesting permission to
ell floweres on the streets of S.L.O. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22nd and 23rd.
- From M. L. Long Re: condition of creek on South Street; on motion of Fred Lucksinger,
eEonded by D.M. Carpenter the matter the matter was referred to the City Engineer for
investigation and report.
' 5- Comm. from the Stat -amploymeht Retirement System Re: Contract to exclude Crossing Guards
was read to the Council. The following Resolution was adopted in connection therewith and
the Mayor and City Clerk was authorized to sign the Amendment to the Contract.
Resolution No. 1129 (New Series)- Resolution of the City Council authorizing an
Amendment to the Contract providing for the participation of the City of S.L.O. in the
State Employees' Retirement System, making its employees member so said system was passed
and adopted on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger upon the following vote:
s: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
oes: None
% bsent: Frank V. Woods
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6- Comm. addressed to Richard `.liller form the Southern Pacific Co. Re: Water Agreement with
the City of S.L.O. Which expires Dec. 31, 1952 was ordered received and filed.
7- Comm. from Shoreline Planning Assn. Re: Beaches in California, was ordered received and f
8- Comm. from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc. Re: thanking the Council for their assistar
in the program, was ordered received and filed on motiion of D.M. Cappenter, seconde by Fre
Lucksinger.
9- Comm. from Commissioner Paul W. Davis, submitting a recommedation of a Ne -vi System for
collection of business licences together with quotations for the cogt of the equipment neede
in amount $537.48, was read to the Council; after discussion and on motion of Fred Lucksinge
seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the recommendation . was approved to institute thenew system
and the following resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 1130 (New Series)- A Resolution transferring $550 from Unbudgeted
eserve to AccountsNo. 213 and 212 was passed and adopted on motion of Paul W. Davis, second
y Timothy I.0'Reilly upon the following roll call vote:
yes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
oes: None
bsent: Frank V. Woods
0- Comm..from Commissioner Paul W. Davis r questing the approval and authority of the Couci
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o purchase a Sales Register Machine for use in the uollector's Office, together with specifaca-
ions, and for their approval to advertise for bids. After discussion and on m -tion of Fred
cksinger, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the recommendation was approved and the City
lerk was directed to advertise for bids; said bids to be opened on Sept. 2nd, 1952 at 7:30 P
- Comm. from Guy D. Fond, Secy. of the Cambria Lions asking permission to drive the Lions
lub Calliope thru the city streets on Aug. 27th to advertise theii7r•Foutth Annual Pinedorado
elebration. On motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by D.M. Carpenter, the request was
- Comm. from Dr. Dennis J. Sul ivan asking the approval of the City Council to use the
y at the corner of Higuera and Toro Sts. for General Practice of Medicine by two or more
ctors; On motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Timothy I.0'Reilly the letter was referred
o the Planning Commission.
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:,ed.
- Comm. from R.R. Preuss tendering his resignation as member of the Library Board of Trust §es
s accepted on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by D.M. Carpenter. Moti-,n carried.
Reports of the City Treasurer for the month of June, 1952 and the City Clerk's
r the month of July,. 1952 were ordered received and filed.
The application of the Vest Coast Shows to hold a carnival in S.L.G. on Sept. 16th
hru Sept. 20th, sponsored by Local Harold J. Anderson Post, V.F.W. was granted on motion of
aul W. Davis, seconded by D.M. Carpenter.
The application of Arroyo Electric Co. for registration as Class "E" Contractor,
gether with U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co. bond in the amount of $500 and registration fee
f $15.00 received and on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by D.M. Carpenter it was ordered
hat the surety be accepted, bond approved and registration granted.
The Merchandising Bond of Jet,:ell P. Wilson in the amount of $200 with the Sun
emnity Co. as surety was received and on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksi
e surety was accepted, bond approved and license ordered issued.
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Comm. from Wm. kooney, Supt. of Park, Pla: ground and Rec. Commission, asking the
Council's approvla for salary increase froi#� step #1 to step #2, (from $215.00 to $p22700
per month) for J. M.McKenzie, Janitor at the Recreation Bldg; on motion of Paul 4ti. Davis,
seconded by Fred Lucksinger, the step increase was granted. Motion carried.
At this time the City Engineer, Homer Hamlin, made the follwoing reports and
recommendations for the Public Works Dept.
1- The Engineer, Homer Harlin requested authority from the Council to advertise for bids on
the JOHNSON AVE. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (From Bishop to Laurel), pending on O.K. from the
State of Calif., as funds are available from-the State Gas T�.,x money. On motion of Fred
Lucksinger, seconded by D.M. Carpenter the reques'� -,•was granted and the City Clerk directed
to advertise for bids, after receiving an O.i•:. from the State. Bids to be received up to
7:30 P.M. on Sept. 2nd, 1952 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Motion carried.
2- Another request was made by the Engineer for authortiy from the Council to work the
existing personnel of the Public Works Dept. at the Sewage Plant- -one shift one week overti e
until such time as they can find another relief man, inother words, one shift per week- -
each man weald handle one extra shift, at the regular rate of pay; t;-,e request was granted
by common consent of the Council.
3- The Engineer asked permission of the Councilfor a slight variance in the vacation set -up
as it now exists in Resolution No 1095 (New Series) in the particular case os one of the
employees, Mr. Howard Mullikin; he started to work for the city on August 27, 1951 and aske
for his vacation as of August 15, 1 -952 and did not work a full year and he is not entitled
to a vacation until he serves his full time; in this instance, it occurs, lacking abou 12
days to make up the year. After discussion and by common consent of the Council the reques
was granted.
The City Engineer submitted the following Estimates an Change order for approval
of the Council:
Estimate No.l- Maino Construction Co. - S& AGE 'vORKS ENLARGEM ENT PROJ.
No. 7251 - $213620.59
Change Order No. 1- " " It " " Amt. $3,536.28
Estimate No.l - Henry Dalessi - SPAN LUIS DRIVE EXTENSION RHOJ. - $1,093.17
Estimate No.l - Henry Dalessi - PISN,O STREET IiJP. PROJ. 685.00
On motion of D.M. Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reill y, the above Estimates were
approved and authorized for payment. Motion carried.
City "ngineer presented Subdivision Map of Tract f72, (Ferrini Sub.) for the Council's
approval and on mr_,tion of D.M. 6arpenter, seconded by Fred 'ucksinger, the map was approved
and the following Resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 1131 (New Series - A Resolution approvingr'inal Map on Tract No -72
was passed and adopted on motion of D.M. Carpenter, seconded by FredlLucksinger upon the
following, roll call vote:
Ayes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Frd Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: Nofin
Absent: Frank V. Woods
City Engineer informed the Council that he received a proposal from C. A. Maino, stating
that if he would be allowed to occupy the building in question, on Higuera St. until the
present lease expires, (llmonths) he would be willing to enter into an Agreement with the city
to tear down the bldg. at the end of the expiration date of the lease. This building was
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declared unsafe by the Building Inspector. The Council took no action at this time, due
to the absence of the Building Inspector, Seth Kinney, and which matter will be brought
up again at the next meeting for durther discussion.
City Engineer, Homer Harlin asked permission of the Council if they would defer
the vacation period for this year for Seth Kinney and allow him four weeks next year.
Permission was granted on motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
Mr. Hamlin submitted a suggestion and recommendation to the Council to eliminate
four words which appears in the Sick Leave Resolution, which in his opinion, is very
confusing as to its meaning; the words suggested to eliminate are "ALL DAYS EXCEPT SUNDAY ".
After considerable discussion and by common consent of the Council it was decided to hold
this matter over.
At this time the City "nineer presented his views and solution to the Water
Supply problem in the Foothill Blvd. area. He advised the Council that the cost of con-
struction of an increased water system would amount to approximately $29,000; he further
advised that L.B. Nelson Co. Developers of the Park View Homes Sbudivision offered to
Contribute $4,000 towards the construction of the Proposed Pressure System, providing they
would be guaranteed water supply. After discussion and on motion of D;M. Carpenter,
seconded b; Fred Lucksinger it was moved tht the City enter into an Agreement in regard to
this Water System Project and that a Resolution be prepardd and presented to the next
meeting. Motion carriedl
An action_ previously taken by common consent of the Councilto award contract to
Paul L. Adamson in the amount of $650.00 for Water Survey was confirme d on motion of
D.M. Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly. Motion carried:
Re: Comm. fro-, Paul L. Adamson, "ivil Pngineer Re: Consulting Services; on
motion of D.M. Carpenter, seconded by Fred Lucksinger, the City Attorney was instructed
to peepare Resolution covering Agreement for Consulting Engineering Services, Master Plan
for Water and Sewerage Systems, the fee being $4800. Motion carried.
The Cit Engineer presented a list of city owned equipment, which is no longer
in use and asked the council's permission to sill same; on motion of D. M. Carpenter,
secohded by Fred Lucksinger, the City clerk was directed to advertise to sell this equipmen,
at Public Auction to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on Sept. 2nd, 1952
at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 369 (New Series) - An Ordinance levying G Tax forthe Current Fiscal
Year 19;2 -53 upon all T xable Property within the city of S.L.O. an•d fixing the rate of
such tax was passed to print on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by D. M. Carpenter upon
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: None
Absent: Frank V. Woods
Ordinance No. 370 (New Series)- An Ordinance requiring the City Clerk to use
Pre - Numbered warrants, and to pay the same vendor with one warrant eesignating variaus fund
from which said payment is made was passed to print on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded
by Frdd Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: None
Absent: Frank V. Woods
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Ordinance No. 371 (New Series]- An Ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No.
76 (New Series) entitled "In Ordinance Licensing and regulating the doing of certain acts
and the carrying on of certain trades, call-in-s, business, professions etc. etc. was passed
to print on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger upon the following roll
call Vote:
Ayes: D. M. Carpenter, Paul W..Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: None
Absent: Frank V. Woods
Resolution No. 1132 (New Series) - A Resolution in memory o--' .' Ben Conral was
passed and adopted on motion of D. M. Cappenter, seconded by Fred Lucksinger upon the f
ing roll call vote=
Ayes: D. M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: None
Absent: Frnak V. Woods
Old Business
Comm. from th Union Oil Co. Re: modification of Right -of -way Agreement was agiin presented
and on motion of Paul V.. Davis, seconded by Fr_d Lucksinger, the follwoing resolution was
adopted.
Resolution No. 1133 (New Seriew) - A Resolution authorizing athe modification of
right- of;way agreement with the Union Oil Co. of Calif. was passed and adopted on motion of
Paul W. Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes; None
Absent: Frank V. Woods
The application of W. W. Dent for a Card Table License at 158 Higuera St. was granted on
motion of D. M. Carpenter, seconded by Paul W. Davis. Motion carried;
The comml from J. R. Rone asking for the extension of 12 hour parking zone on Higuera St.
in the 500 block was referred to the Comm. of Public Health and Saiity and the Police Chief
for report; by common consent of the Council the City Attorney was directed to prepare Resollutim
relative to the change in theparking zone, to be presented at the next meeting of the CIouncil.
Re: Petition presented. to Council relative to a health menace which was referred to the
Health Dept for dispositi on; their 4eoort shows that no health violation were made and that
the health laws have been complied with. The pet-ition was ordered received and filed.
Commissioner D. M. Carpenter asked permission to leave the State of California
for one month (vacation period). The request was granted.
On motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Timothy I.O'Reilly, themeeting adjourne
to Monday, Aug. 25, 1952 at 7:30 P.M. upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: D. M. 8arpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fr_:d Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: none
Absent: Frank V. Woods
Approved this _Zday of
City Clerk
Mayor