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City Hall, Monday, March 9, 1953 -.7:30 P.M.
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
Absent: None
At this time, Mrs. Lulu Davis, Rt #2 Box 201A, appeared before the Council to
ask permission to connect to the City sewer system in the Yoakum Tract, outside the city
limits. Mrs. Davis presented a letter from Mr. Parkins, giving Mr. Davis permission to
hook on to his sewer connection. Mrs. Davis was told that a letter, stating the Council's
policy on extension of service outside the city limits would be mailed to her.
Mr. Sowles, Rt 1 Box 9, appeared before the Council to ask.that a 2" meter, instead
of the present 1" meter be placed at his property on the old #101 Highway outside the
city limits, as the present 1" meter is inadequate for his trailer court. Mr. Sowles
was told that a letter stating the Council's policy'bn extension of service outside the
city limits would be mailed to him.
Communication from the City Engineer re; completion of Foothill Blvd. water line
project and the installation of the final portion from Rincon Drive to Mt. Pleasanton
on Foothill Blvd; on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger, the work was
ordered to.-proceed as indicated in the communication. Motion carried.
On motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the City Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids on the water line project from Rincon Drive to Mt.
Pleasanton on Foothill Blvd.
By common consent of the Council the balance of the Water Bond Fund was to be
used on the Rincon to Mt. Pleasanton on Foothill Blvd. project. In addition, as funds
are needed the Council agreed to appropriate moneys on basis of- Freeway Relocation re-
funds received from the State.
The City Attorney presented the following Resolution Re:-.: "Straw Vote" on addition
of Fluorides to water supply:
Resolution No. 1198 (New Series) - A Resolution authorizing a "Straw Vote" of the
Electors of the City of San Luis Obispo on the question as to whether or not fluorides
should be added to the Municipal Water Supply was passed and adopted on motion of Fred
Lucksinger, seconded by Paul W. Davis upon the following roll call vote;
Ayes: D.M. Carpenter, Paul W. Davis, Fred Lucksinger, Timothy I. O'Reilly
Noes: None
Absent: None
The report of the meeting of Swimming Pool Committee was ordered received and
filed on motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
Communication received from the.Chamber of Commerce requesting the the week of
March-23rd through March 29th to be concentrated city wide "Clean -Up Week ", also a
communication from the San Luis Garbage Co., stating that the week of March 23rd to
March-29th, for clean -up week meets with their approval. On motion of Paul W. Davis,
seconded by Timothy I. O'reilly., it was ordered the "Clean-Up-Week" will be from
March-23rd-to March 29th. Motion carried.
On motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly the City Clerk was
directed to advertise for bids for the purchase of two police cars for the police dept.,.-
also, alternate bid on a lease arrangement for two cars for Police Dept.
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Communication from Richard Miller re: signs at city parking lot on Morro and Palm Sts.
was approved by the Council on motion of D.M. Carpenter, seconded by Fred - Lucksinger that..
the city proceed with installation of signs with the addition of the following:
" 10 Hours for 25¢ " --
Council agreed to appropriate monies from Special Parking Meter Reserve when exact amount
was determined.
Communication from the State of California, Dept. of Public Works Re: estimated gas
tax revenue for•the 1953 fiscal year was ordered received and filed..
Communication from Public Utilities Commission Re: construction of a grade separat
in the vicinity of Osos St. On motion of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly
the Council authorized the Mayor to write to the Public Utilities Commission on the
following:
"'(1) The City Council feels that it does not desire to enter into cost for
Ruth Street grade separation
(2) The Council feels that the Southern Pacific R.R. Co. should safeguard the
Osos Street crossing be keeping all railroad trains at the required distance
from the crossing
(3) The City Council feels that the Osos Street crossing should be protected
by a full time crossing guard but feel that this is the responsibility of the
Southern Pacific R.R. Co. and not the City.
(4) The City Council will meet at any time with representatives of the Southern
Pacific Co. regarding negotiations for widening the Johnson Ave. overpass. "
Communication from the Union Oil Co. of Calif. Re: their paying sales tax on an
annual basis instead of quarterly: On motion of Fred Lucksinger, seconded by Timothy I.
O'Reilly, the City Collector was instructed to write to the Union Oil Co. stating that
according to the Sales Tax Ordinance, the annual collections were not allowed.
The resignation of Robert A. Cruess as water meter reader was accepted on motion
of D.M. Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly.
On Motion of `•red.:LucksLn&r_;:. "' . . seconded by Reed, School
crossing guard, was granted a leave of absence for 30 days effective March 10, 1953,
without pay, for reason of health.
Communication from Dorothy Babcock, Chief Observer of Local Ground - Observer Corp.,
requesting funds from the city for a heater and for wiring for the new observation post
on Terrace Hill. On motion of D.M. Carpenter, seconded by Paul W. Davis it was moved
that the city allow $50 for this purpose, but that the purchase be made by city purchase
order.
Comm. from Richard Miller Re: adjustment in salary step for the following employees:
1 - William
M.
Sumner
- Police Officer -
Step
#1
to
Step
2
- 2$4.
2 - Kenneth
E.
Noel -
Laborer -
Step
#1
to
Step
2 -
227.
3 - Chester
W.
Marion -
Laborer -
Step
#1
to
Step
2 -
227.
On motion of D.M. Carpenter, seconded by Timothy I. O'Reilly, the following reports
were ordered redeived and filed:
City Clerk's Report for the month of February, 1953
City Collector's Report for the month of February, 1953
City Bldg. Inspector's Report for the month of February, 1953
Policy Dept. Report for the month of February, 1953
The following applications for contractor's licenses were received and on motion
of Paul W. Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger, the bonds were approved, sureties accepted
and registration granted:
1 - Robert S. Smith - Class "E" - Electrical Contractor
2 - J. R. Rone - Class "D" - General Contractor
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