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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.
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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:
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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
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