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City Hall, Monday, June 1, 1953 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred FI.Lucksinger presiding.
Present: Paul W.Davis, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Absent: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gra&c
Minutes of the meeting of May 18th, 1953 were approved.
Report on Firehouse Bids -- opened at 2 o'clock P.M., June 1, 1953,- the following
bids were received:
1 - Maino Construction Co. Amt. $ 361137.00
2- Harald Nielsen 37,000.00
3 - John Dresch 41,900.00
The disposition of the bids was held over until the next meeting.
Report on Grand Ave. Street Imp. Project #20- - bids opened at 3 o'clock P.M. June 1, 1953;1
the following bids were received:
1 - Madonna Construction Co.
2 - Granite Construction Co.
3 - i;emreck & Easter
4 - Henry C.Dalessi
$,751.00
7,656.00
9,157.00
9,354:00
After report, oral recommendations by the City Engineer, that the bid of Granite
Construction Co. be accepted, was approved by the Council on motion of Paul W.Davis,
seconded by Kenneth W.Jones.
Communication from the Native Daughters of the Golden West asking if the old
bell now at the City Fire Station could be brought up to the City Hall, as they would like
to place a placque on it. Mrs. Margie Tomasini, Pres. of the N.D.G.W. was present and
explained the plans of her organization. mayor Lucksinger appointed Councilman Kenneth
W. Jones to study the situation and to work with the N.D.G.W.
Communication from Rev. J. Knoll relative to invocation at the Council meetings
was ordered received and filed.
Communication from H.T.Franklin, Pres. of the Fiesta de las Flores assn. Re:
request to rei'und license fee; on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones,
the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Fiesta Assn. telling them their
request was denied and also that no arrangements were made beforehand.
Communication_ from the General Services Administration Re: renewal of lease
at the Recreational Building was ordered received and filed on motion of Paul VJ.Davis,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
Re: Notice of Meeting of the Channel Cities Division of the League of California
Cities to be held at Lompoc on Wednesday June 10, 1953 was read and the City Clerk was
instructed to notify the City of Lompoc as to how many city employees will attend.
Communication from the Public Utilities Commission Re: Grade separation at
Osos St. and the S.P. tracks was read to the Council and on motion of Paul W.Davis,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones., the matter was referred to the Mayor to write to the
Southern Pacific Co. regarding negotiations for Johnson Street Underpass.
Resolution No. 1222 (New Series- A Resolution transferring moneys within
the Water Fund, 1952 -53 was passed and adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by
Fred Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Paul W.Davis, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: Nels Beck, Richard E. Gragg
Communication from Wm. Rooney Re: Amending Salary Resolution; on motion of
Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger, same was referred to the City attorney to
draw up an appropriate resolution. Motion carried.
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Re: Communication from Richard Miller relative to Application.:and..Resolution for
fluoridation of the water supply; on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger,
the following Resolution was adopted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Application.
Resolution No. 1223 (New Series) - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo making application for a permit to apply fluorides to the domestic water
supply was passed and adopted oh motion of Paul. W.Davis, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger,
upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Paul W.Davis, Kenneth I-J. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones the following recommendations
by Willeford & Wiltshire were approved:
(a) Claims against the City will be approved on the lst and 3rd 'meetings.
(b) Petty cash fund of $100 to be set up for small disbursements, to be handled
by the City Clerk
The following recommendations of villeford & Wiltshire were referred to the Commissioner of
Finance:
(c) Prenumbering of all financial stationery and collection of all receipts by
Collector's Office.
(d) Raising the ridelity Bond of the Treasurer from $12,000 to $25,000.
Re: Communication from Tri County Builders Supply Re: City S1-::les Tax returns;
on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth ` -v. Jones the City Clerk was instructed to
write to the Try County Builders Supply acknowledging receipt of tax returns and chcks for
payment and inform them that their request to waive interest and penalties was denied by
the Council.
Communication from Fred A.Shaeffer, Secy. protem of Avila Court was read to the Council
and the Mayor appointed G.Homer Hamlin to represent the city of San Luis Obispo at the
Avila meeting on June 5, 1953 for development of the southern portion of San Luis Obispo 1
County.
Communication from City of Petaluma was held over.
The Memorandum from Richard D. Miller Re: City Swimming Pool Committee was o- •dered
received and filed.
Communication from L.C.Ackerman Re: opposition to expansion of industrial zones
was ordered received and
filed on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger.
Communication
from
Richfield Oil Co. he: City Sales Tax return for the year 1952
was referred to the
City
Attorney on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred H. Lucksinger.
Communication
from
the United Ancient Order of Druids requesting Council's permission
to hold a parade on
Sunday, June 14th was granted, under the supervision of the Police
Dept. on motion of
Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger.
Communication
from
the Regional 'dater Pollution Control Board was ordered received
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and filed.
The following appointments were approved on motion of Paul W, Davis, seconded by
Kenneth W.Jones ( on a six month's probationery period)
Richard Campbell - Meter Repairman ( as of May 25, 1953) $ 240.00 per mo.
George W'.Turner - Laborer - ( Park Dept.) as of June 1st, 1953 - 215.00 " "
The following applications and Merchandising Bond for City Licenses were approved
on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones:
Application of Richard Guest, together with Merchandising Bond for Mdse.(Televisions
and Radios) License at h8 Monterey St.
Application for City License for Mechanical Amusement Device filed by Ed Lee -9$7 Monterey SIt.
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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:
Roy J. Wilson -
Class
"D" -
General Contractor
Summerbell Roof Structures,
Class
"D "-
Roofing "
B. G. M. Construction Co.
Class
"D "-
General Contractor
Harbor Supply Co.
Class
"E" -
Plumbing "
lie: Petition filed by City Employees for a cost of living salary increase was
referred to the City Council for study with the Budget Committee.
Old Business
Re: Communication from Camden Ftathway: the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter
to Camden pathway and return chrk, stating the City Council denied his application for
business license for Claw Machines.
Re: Communication from David Ulansky was referred to the Budget Committee
Re: Communication from Wm. Rooney was referred to the Budget Committee
Re: Report by Richard D. Miller on Bids received for Blanket Bonds for all city
employees: it was moved by Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger that bids be
awarded to the lowest bidder in each classification, and instructed the City Attorney
to draft a revised Ordinance No. 1 (New Series) and prepare Resolution.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Fred Lucksinger, the City Clerk was
directed to write Mr. E. L. O'Reilly that the City. Council in accordance with recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission, denied his application for change in zoning.
The communication from the Equitable Life Assurance Society was ordered
received and filed on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred Lucksinger.
Petition filed by property owners relative to inadequate drainage at Pismo
and Walker St. was referred to the Commissioner of Public Works on motion of Kenneth
W. Jones and Fred Lucksinger.
The transfer of license for Taxicab from J.A.Wilbert to David Munoz and Al
Calkins was approved.
Communication from O.R.Ochs & Son was ordered received and filed.
Re: Communication from C.A. Maino relative to sewer pipes installed was referred
to the City Attorney for an opinion.
Communication from Bureau of Franchises was ordered received and filed.
Communication from G.B. Peterson was referred to the Commissioner of Finance.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Paul W.Davis, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this day o
J. .Fitzpatrick
City Clerk
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