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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1953)6 On the question Paul W.Davis, seconded by Richard E. Gragg made a motion to amend the original motion by deleting from the original motion all reference to an agreement between E.L.C'Reilly and the Cityof San Luis Obispo. Mayor Lucksinger Called for roll call vote on amendment Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul-W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg Noes: Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Mayor Lucksinger called for roll call vote on original motion as amended. Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gra.gg Noes: Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger. Report of the Building Inspector and Police Department for the month of June 1953 were ordered received and filed, on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. At this time Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger appointed the following committee of the Council to meet with a committee of the Board of Supervisors and Chamber of Commerce to study the problem of runaway trucks on the Cuesta Grade and approaches to the City d' San Luis Obispo. The committee consists of Mr.. Nels Beck and Mr. Paul W.Davis. On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck the meeting adjourned. Approved this day CTty Clerk City Hall, Monday, July 20, 1953 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding. Present:'Paul W.Davis, Richard E. Gragg, KennethW. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger. Absent: 41s Beck Minutes of the adjourned meeting of July 6th, the regular meeting of July 6th and Special Called "leeting o f July 13th, 1953 were approved. Claims against the City for the month of July, 1953 were ordered paid, subject to the approval of the heads of the respectivedepartmerts and the Mayor. The City Council scheduled a meeting for July 27th, 1953 at 7:30 P.M. to go over the entire Fire Insurance Program with Bachino and Stockird, Insurance Brokers. Communications: Communication from the Tri- County Power Boat Assn. requesting permission from the City to use the Laguna Lake fdr acquatic sports. Councilman Kenneth W.Jones was appointed- to serve on a committee to investigate and report back to the Council. Communication from the U.S.Post Office regarding placing a mail collection box on the west side of Marsh St. across from the Post Office was referred to Commissioner Nels Beck, with power to act, on -potion of Kenneth VI.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg. Communication from Davis Ball regarding paving Peach Street between Morro and Chorro Streets. The City Clerk was instructed to write David Ball stating the Council's policy on "Street Paving ", also, that the City Engineer will grade the street in the near future. The resignationof Wm. T.Smith, from the Park, Palyground and Recreation Commission was accepted, with regrets, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg. 1 L 7 1 L 1 1 1 r Communication from the County Board of Supervisors regarding recommendation of the committee on "runaway trucks" on the Cue.sta Grade, that the City Council pass a Resolution for placing an "Overhead Sign" at the crest of the grade and that it be illuminized or illuminated, was read to the Council; after discussion the following Resolution was adopted: Resolution No. 1233 (New Series) - A Resolution urging Division of Highways to erect Warning Sign on Cuesta Grade was passed and adopted on motion of nenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Richard E. Gragg, nenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: Prone Absent: kels Beck, Paul W.Davis. The following recommendations of the Traffic Committee were accepted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard &., Gragg: 1. Removal of parking meter #228A, corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey St; 2. Stop Sign at Grand Ave., Palm and Monterey Streets; 3. Installation of guard rail and reflectors at the Aentucky- Hathway intersection 4. Stop Sign at Broad -Peach and Chorro Lincoln intersections. The request of Maino Construction Co. that July 9, 1953 be listed as the " completion date" of the Sewer Enlargement project, in lieu of completion date specified in original contract was read and on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg, the letter was held over until the next meeting of the Council. Communication from the Sanborn Map Co. Re: latest corrections on' the Sanborn map of San Luis Obispo was referred to the Commissioner of Public Works, with power to act. The application of Madam Kaye for palmistry license was held over to the next meeting, in accordance with Ordinance provision. Mr.Ralph Westfall and Mr. Fersugon, Engineer, presented map of Tract #83, Laurel Hills, requesting Council's approval of Final Map. On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger, the final map was approved by the Council, subject to proper written Agreement on Inspection fees, posting of proper bond and subject to the approval of the City Engineer, G.H /Hamlin. Request of Ralph Westfall for use of water other than for domestic purposes as outlined in Agreement recorded in Vol. 87, Page 271 of Deeds inthe Recorder's office, County of San Luis Obispo, on the present Roy Powell pro perty, north of the Citycf San Luis Obispo was presented to the Council; on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E; Gragg, that George Andre, City Attorney and G.Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, prepare a letter for the Council's a:proval Re: application for water by Ralph Westfall, stating conditions as they exist, regarding quality of water, quantity of water and Council's policy relative to water service beyond the city limits. Mrs. Carl Lockwood of 668 Mt. View St.requested that the City Council place Stop Signs on Lincoln Street and Mt. View Street at the intersection of Chorro Street, also, Mrs. Lockwood would like to have Yt. View Street paved. The matter of the "Stop Sign" on Lincoln- Chcrro and Mt. View - Chorro Streets was referred to the Traffic Committee.) Communication from Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Conference regarding conference to be held Oct. 6, -9th, 1953 at Pasadena, Calif. was referred to the Commissioner of Public Works. Reports of the City Clerk and City Collector for the month of June, 1953 were ordered received and filed. The following applications for contractor's licenses were received and on motion] of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the bonds were approved, sureties accepted and registration granted: 2i Jerome'E.Furlorig - Class "E" - Urho V. Jarvinen - Class "C" - Glass and Glazing Contractor General Resolution No. 1234 (New Series) - A Resolution requiring Joint signatures on checks of $25,000 or more was passed and adopted on motion D f Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Paul W. Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: Non Absent: Nels Beck Communication from Chas. E.Bell, Yellow Cab operator, requested that insurance requirements for taxicabs on Property Damge & Public Liability be reduced from the presenr requirement of Ordinance No. 357 (New Series) which are $ 25,000 & 50,000 to 5,000 and 10,000. After investigation by a committee of the Council, it was mlved by Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Paul W.Davis that the request be denied. Request by the Park , Playground and Recreation Commission that Judith Rooney, Dept. Secretary, be placed on a monthly rate of pay instead of the present hourly rate of pay, and allow vacation time and sick leave. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger that Commissioner Paul V.I.Davis and Richard E.Gragg investigate and report back to the Council at the next meeting. The transfer of license of the Golden West Billiards and Pool Hall from James J. Phillips to Francis E.Sarmento was granted on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger. Motion carried. Petition from property owners and residents of the 1300 block on Pismo Street protesting the stock piling of dirt at the end of Pismo Street was referred to the Com- missioner of Public Works to investigate and report back to the Council on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg. Communication from George Bushong requesting permission to fence and surface a lot on the northwest corner of Pacific and Carmel St. was referred to the Commissioner ofl Public Works for report back to the Council. Petition. from O.R. Johnson, et al for city water service to their property located on the former O.R. Johnson property on Johnson Ave. was referred to the Com- missioner of Public Works on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg, The City Engineer, Homer Hamlin, reported to the Council that the city water supply is now back to normal, with all reservoirs filled. Ordinance No. 384 (New Series) - An Ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispc prohibiting the trespassing upon land posted as private property, or where personally forbidden to do so, and the parking of auto -aobiles upon private property or property used for private parking purposes, without the consent of the owner was in- troduced and passed to print on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Paul W.Davis, Richard E. Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Ordinance No. 383 (New Series) - An Ordinance amending Section 6512 of Ordinance No. 76 (New Series) etc. etc. was finally passed on motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Fred H.Lucksinger upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck I 1 1 1 1