HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/1954George -Andre advised the Eouncil that Lana Ave. is an unimproved paper street and
maintained by the - -City for street purposes and it was suggested that all..of Dana Ave.
abandoned; after discussion by the Council, the City Clerk was instructed to write
a letter to the above parties, informing them that inasmuch as this was a paper street
not an accepted street, it is not the responsibility of the City to remove the trees
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On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the meeting adjourned,
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City Hall, Monday, July 19, 1954 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding.
Present: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Absent: None
The Minutes of the meeting of July 6th and adjourned meeting of July 12th, 1954 were
ap proved:
Claims against the City for the month of July, 1954 were ordered paid subject to the
approval of the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor.
The City Clerk reported on the Bids received on Automotive Equipment:
Item #1- 4 door Sedan
plus Generator Unit
Arland Chevrolet
Thresh, Inc. Standard Garrett
Motors Motors
1110.40 1177.24
18. 19.05
128 8.79 1316.29
Ir,em J2 - Ton Pickup Truck 1082.46 1372.91. 1331.18
Item #3- '� Ton Pickup Truck 9$0.01 1147.25 1197.78
On recommendation of Commissioner of Supplies, Kenneth W.Jones, the bid was awarded to
Arland Chevrolet Co. for all three items and the "Leece Neville Alternator" was awarded
to Francis Mueller for $178.03.
The City Clerk was authorized to advetise for.Bids for,
(1) Road Roller, t andam, 3 to 5 ton rating
and
(1) Self Propelled compactor and pavement breaker
Bids to be opened at 3 P.M. on August 2nd, 1954 in the office of the City Clerk.
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck, the offer of George E.Pearson
to handle the civil engineering services Re:TTPHILLIPS SYNDICATE, TAYLOR TRACT, SLACK TRACT,
STREET IMP. Project S 54 -l" was accepted.
The City Clerk reported on bids received for painting portion of the interior of
the City Recreation Bldg., the following bid was received:-
HARRY J. ORVIS - Amount $ 1831.00
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the bid of Harry J.Orvis in
the amount of $1831. was accepted. Motion carried.
The City Clerk reported on bids received for reroofing the Social Hall at the
Recreation Bldg. in the amountof #1350. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richarc
y.Gragg, the bid of JAMES QUAGLINO for $1350 was accepted. Motion carried.
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Resolution No. 1357 (New Series) -
A Resolution commending Timothy I. O'Reilly
for services as Chairmanof the San Luis Obispo County Bond Committee was passed and
adopted oh motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg upon the following.
Iroll call vote:
(Ayes: Nels Beck,Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
(Noes: None
IAb.sent: None
I Commun ic atio ns:
(Comm. from the Treasury Dept. Re: Resolution adopted by the Channel Counties Division of
the League of California Cities was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg.
Communication from the General Services Administration Re: Lease for space in:-,the Recreati
Bldg. by the Government was referred to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare
Resolution to be presented at the next meeting of the Council.
Communication from the Rose Bowl Coort Re: request for curb color on both sides of their
driveway was referred to the Traffic Committee.
IComm. from the Southwest Airways Co. and the United Airlines, was ordered received and
Ifiled on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
The cony of letter addressed to the Members of the Planning Commission from the
Pacific Tel and Tel. Co. was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by Richard E.Gragg.
Comm. from the Southern Pacific Co. Fze: JOHNSON STREET UNDERPASS was ordered received and
filed on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg,
The Annual Report of Accidents reported for the year 1953 by the California Public
(Utilities Commission was ordered received and filed.
The City Council will meet for the purpose of .studying the Proposed 0�ater Ordinance
at 7:30 P.M. on August 9, 1954.
Ile: The copy of letter addressed to the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. relative to
removing Street Lights when Freeway lighting is installed was ordered received and filed.
At this time the City Council held a PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed construction
of a Concrete Batch Plant at the end of Stenner Street in the California Park area.
Mr. Chas. Buck, attorney, representing the protestants, introduced Mr. E.E.Graves
who reported regarding his personal inspection of 23 plants north and south of San Luis
Obispo to check the noise and dust of this type of operation. Mr..Graves showed the Counci
many snap shots of each plant he visited. He stated that after talking with people in the
vicinity, that they all agreed that this tupe of operation is very dusty and noisy and
obnoxious.
Mr. Branin,:presented pictures and descriptions of plants visited in the San Jose
area and statement of property owners adjoining these plants, stating that this operation
is very dusty and very noisy.
Mr. K. Hollinger suggested that the City of San Luis Obispo, and the City
Recreation Commission should be protesting the construction of this plant, on account of
the dust covering the ground of the Santa Rosa Park area and also based on the use of the
streets adjoining Santa Rosa Park by these very heavy transit mix trucks.
Mr. McIntyre stated that there was no sense of the citizens or the Council going
Co San Francisco or. Los Angeles to cheek on Cement. Bulk, Plants, as all that was necessary
aas for interested persons to go and check the operation of the S.P. MillingCo. Plant
)n Santa Barbara avee and of A.O.Johnson Co., Batch Plant, on Victoria Street, in the City
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of San Luis Obispo.
i''r. Vern Irey asked the Council what the specifications were for construction of this
type of plant relative to the abatement of noiseanddust.
Mr. Roselip presented a letter and a map regarding the area of this proposed construction.
Nir,Roselip also included a letter from Mr. Ernest Vollmer regarding this plant and an
engineering statement from Phil Porter regarding the industrial and residential area in
this tract.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the request of Mr.
Walter Roselip for the construction of a CEMENT BATCH PLANT in the California Park area
at the north end of Stenner Street, be DENIED upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: Nels Beck
Absent: None
At this time &r. Dick Willett, member of the Board of Supervisors, appeared
before the Council, asking the Council to be guests of the County Board of Supervisors at
a meeting to beheld on July 26, 1954, between the County Board of Supervisors and members of
the City Councils of the four incorporated cities. The purpose of this meeting is to dis-
cuss the Standard or Unified'DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE in the County of San Luis Obispo. By
common consent of the Council, Mr. Willett's invitation was accepted with the proviso that
each and every city in the County be represented by a majority group of each Council.
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck, the Minutes of the Swimming Poo]
Committee of July 6th and the minutes df the Executive Committee Meeting, Swimming Pool
Drive of July 8th were ordered ,filed.
The Reports of the City Treasurer for the months of April, May and June, 1954
were ordered received and filed.
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Back, the following Salary Step
increases were granted:
Earl Iunker - From
Step #1 to
Step
#2-
$ 300. per month
William H. Woodward-
" #1 to
Step
#2
300 "
Jack N. Wainscott -
" #1 to
Step
#2
300 "
Ray E.Vaden
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300 "
Charlotte Horn
" #3 to
"
#4
300 "
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck the following Salary Increases were
granted in the Recreation Dept:-
E. E. Thornton - Step "B" - Salary increase of,
Judith Rooney - Step nC" " "
" 1.38 .per hour
1.47 rr n
The following Estimate was approved for payment, on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by
Kenneth W.Jones:
P. J. ZUIDERWEG - NIPOMO STREET BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT- Est. #1-
$ 975.06
motion of Richard 1-.Gragg, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the application for a dance
by the S.L.O. Police assn. to be held on Sept' 3, 1954 was granted and as this is .a non-
profit organization, the $10.00 fee was waived.
Comm. from Gus Howie requesting the Council's approval for a Neon Sign to be placed on tha
corner of Santa Rosa and Waln#t Street was read to the Council; the matter was referred to
e City Attorney for investigation and report back to the Council at the next meeting.
Mr. Archie Stinson appeared before the Council requesting relief for inadequate
ater supply on the corner of Laurel Lane and Orcutt Road. The present supply is inadequate
d Mr. Stinson is forced to shut down operation at times due to lack of water. Mr. Price
ompson, Water Supt. requested that this matter be held over until the WATER MASTER PLAN
s been delivered to the City Council, so that the overall Water System can be incor-
rated in any changes made in this area.
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