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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/19541 1 1 7 L---J 1 Communication from the Chief' of Police, W.L.Burns, regarding alignment and street painting on Chorro Street was referred to the Traffic Committee for investigation and report. Councilman Paul W.Davis, at this time, requested the Traffic Committee investigatin the possibility of making Broad Street a THROUGH STREET and making Chorro Street an ARTERIAL by proper placement of "Stop Signs ". At this time the Council discussed the policy on the use of the Council Chamber by other than city groups; (1) no meeting of a political nature allowed in the Council room. (2) no organization meetings allowed and no regular meetings authorized. The room will be available to all city organizations. Vir. Richard Miller, Executive Secy., with the approval of the Council, will coordinat( the activities of the Council Chamber. Mayor Lucksinger reported to the Council regardinf his meeting with the officers of the California lational Guard, relative to construction of a National Guard Armory in the City of San Luis O, ispo. Price Thompson, Water Supt., was authorized to attend the "Water Works Conference" at Long Beach, on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. .On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by KennethW.Jones the meeting adjourned. Approved this / day of City Hall, Monday, November 1, 1954 The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding. Present: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, "ichard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Absent: None The Minutes of the meeting of October 4th and Special Called Meeting on October 22nd, 1954 were approved. Claims against the City for the month of November were ordered paid sub jec to the approval of the heads of the respective departments and the Mayor. Resolution No. 1380 (New Series) =: h Resolution establishing Policy on City Hall Council Chamber was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: None REPORT of the 'Traffic Committee: Item No. 1 - The committee originally recommended the following Stop Sign pattern at 1 alnut and Osos Streets on the suggestion of the Division of Highways, and the following Resolution was adopted: Resolution No. 1381 (New Series) - A Resolution providing for Stop Signs was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard. E.Gragg upon the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Luckssiger Noes: None 61. 166 Absent: None Item No. 2 It is also suggested that a sign be installed at a location between Walnut and Osos St. as BUSINESS DISTRICT. Item No. 3- The committee has studied the desirability of installing a crosswalk near Santa Rosa Park at the Stenner Street intersection Item No. 4 - Another suggestion would be that the State consider supplementing the dir- ectional sign ih the southbound lane on Santa Rosa Street indicating the Freeway turn- off at Olive St. with another sign further north on Santa Rosa Street to give the motorist more advance notice of the turn. Item No. 5- On the question of placing Stop Signs on Pismo Street at the Santa Rosa Street intersection, the committee recommends ag.ainst such a change, but suggests that a slot: sign be placed on the northwest corner of the intersection on Pismo Street. Item No. 6 - A request has been madefor the following street name sign which the com- mittee recommends: Brizzoloara 600 Villa 100 Item No. 7 - The committee studied the following recommendation of the Police Dept. and recommends that.the necessary action be authorized-by the Council; , that the pipe and concrete fill be removed from the gutter in front of Sears Roebuck, Christine's clothing Store and Charles Shoe Store, at 879, 869 and $67 Higuera Street. Item No. 8 - It is recommended that Stop Sign on Buchon at Usos Street stopping north- bound traffic be replaced with a legal octagonal shaped Sign. The above recommendations to the Traffic Committee were adopted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, except that the Street Sig} for Brizzolara St. not be ordered until the residents decide whether they are going topetition for a change in the street name. Motion carried. Item No. 9 - It is recommended that Chief Burns recent recommendations on striping speed markings be approved. On motion of Kenneth W.Jone §,seconded by Nels Beck., the above recommendation ( Item No. 9) was adopted, except the matter of Stop Signs on Chorro Street was agdin referred to to the Traffic Committee for study and report to the Council at the next meeting. Communications: The communication from the Division of Highways Re: War-ant for payment to the City for Special Gas Tax in amount $12,233.25 and communcation from the State Controller Re: Notice of V.'arran t issued to the City in amount $7045.94 was ordered received and filed on motion of KennethVi. Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg. 1 Communication from David H. Thomson Re: recommendations of the Safety Committee of the Pacheo Fome and Schw.l Club was refers �i to the Traffic Committee on motion of Kenneth 4d.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck and the City Clerk was instructed to it,., rite a letter to the Safety Committee of the Pacheo School Club, stating that the request was referred to the Traffic Com-ri ttee and will be repotted on at the next meeting. Comm. from Homer.Hamlin, City Engineer, recommending that all bids on hydrahammer be rejected and that bidders guarantee check be returned to Smith-Booth Usher Co. was approved on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck and the City Clerk was instructed to return the guarantee check to Smith booth Usher Co. Comm. from Homer Hamlin He: removal of tree son Johnson Ave. was held over for in- vestigation and report nu Paul W.Davis and Homer Hamlin. Comm. from Richard Miller Re: matter of lighting the French Road intersection; on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by KennethW.Jones it was moved that the City of San Luis Obispo enter into an Agreement with the County of San Luds Obispo and the State of California for the construction of lighting at the French Road intersection, and Mr. Richard Miller was instructed to contact the County regarding preparation of the Agreement. Re: CONTRACT AGREEA.ENT with the State Employees Retirement System: Resolution No. 1382 (New Series ) - Resolution providing for the Execution by the City of San Luis Obispo of Agreement with Coates, Herfurth and England was paissed and adopt( on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Paul 'W Davis upon the following roll call vote: 1 I' 1 1 Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Grggg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None.. Absent: None On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Paul W.Davi s an exempt business license was grant Mr. T. H. Jordan to sell novelties. Communication from the California State Poly College Alumni Assn. was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg. Comm. from the Public Utilities Commission Re: Notice of pre - hearing conference on the JOHNSON; STREET UNDERPASS was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg. Comm. from Mrs. Helen Smithhe: request for reducing charges on weed. abatement was denied by the City Council, and the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mrs. Smith explaining the Council's policy of collecting only the exact cost of the burning. The request of Ed Bennett to hold a parade in the City of S.L.O. on Nov. 11th was granted on motion of KennethW.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, and Richard Miller was instructed to. prepare Proclamation for the IlIayor's signature, designating November 11th as VETERANS DAY. Re: communication from Fred Cuthbert Re: Job at the Santa Rosa Park Homes site -- on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the City Clerk was instructed to write to the - San Luis Obispo County Housing Authority as to why there is a delay in the completion date of the removal of the temporary housing at Santa Rosa Park Homes site The Notice of Hearing Re: application of the Wstern Union Tel. Co. was ordered received and filed. Re: communication from SOUTHWEST AIRWAYS RZiLw'A.L CASE was ordered received and filed. The Card of Thanks from th e. Kilbern Family was ordered received and filed. Communication. from Harald Nielsen, requesting Council's intervention regarding the Electric Booklift at the City Library Bldg.. was denied and the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Nielsen that the City Council is abiding by the decision of the architect regarding the booklift, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the transfer of business license from Herbert E. Brenezer, Jr. to Herb E.Brenezer, Sr. dba " Herbs Texaco Station" 636 Higue ra St. was granted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg. The following applications for Contractor's Licenses were received and on motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, the bonds were approved, sureties accepted and registration granted: Oscar H.Liebert - Class "D" General Contractor Michel & Pfeffer Iron Works - Fabrication and Erection Contractor On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the following reports were ordered received and filed: Report of the City Clerk for the month of September, 195+ IT " " " Building Inspector " " " Police Dept* " IT IT " Collector The request of the City Planning Commission that the Council grant a variance to Mr. Allan Crampton to build residence on Lots 7 and 8, Taylor Tract, was approved-on motion Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E. Gragg, the following contract oa yment was ordered paid: 163 HARALD NIIPMS:�]N- - CITY LIBRARY - Request No. 5 - $ 7448.10 At this time, Vx.Johnson appeared before the Council requesting information as to the status of the city land in Reservoir Canyon, as to ownership and protested misconduct of some people who use this area by indiscriminate shooting of rifles and pistols. 'lhe City Council thanked Mr. Johnson for bringing this matter to their attention. Chief W.L.Burns, Price Thompson, Richard Miller and Gebrge Andre were appointed as a com- mittee to investigate this complaint and return with recommendations to the Council. Old Business Resolution No. 1383 (New Series) - A Resolution of Intention to adopt a Master Land Use Plan was passed and adopted on motion of Nels Beck , seconded by Richard E.Gragg upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: Paul W.Davis, Kenneth W.Jones Absent : None 1 Resolution No. 1384 (New Series) } - A Resolution of Intention to adopt a New Zoning Ordinance as a precise section of a Master Land Use Plan was passed and adopted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Richard E.Gragg upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Nels Beck, Richard E.Gragg, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes; Paul W.Davis, Kenneth W.Jones Absent : None The communication from the City Planning Commission requesting the Council's approval of Policy .Plan of the City Planning Commission was ordered held over; any Councilmen who are interested in a. specific section of the "Policy" are askd to attend the Planning Commission Meeting, on Thursday 1�ovember 4th, at 5 P.M. At this time, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Richard E.Gragg, the resignatio =n I of Frank Muzio as a member of the City Planning Commission, was accepted, with regrets. The possibility of installation of a "Guard Rail" on the southside of Andrews Street from Monterey St. was referred to the Traffic Committee for investigation and report. Re: Communication from the Bailey Bridge Co. regarding renewal of lease on City property; the City Clerk was instructed to-advertise for Bids , for the leasing of a portion of the lammd in tine Reservoir area for storage purposes -- bids to be opened on November 15th, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The petition from property owners regarding the opening of a street from Laurel Lane was held over. Comm. from the S.L.O. City Schools requesting possibility of opening of Haskins Ave. to Helena St. was held over. Re: The matter of the Agreement with the City of Sari Luis Owispo and F.Dalidio for water rights was held over. The matter of acquiring a portion of property for the extension of Cerro Romauldo at Patricia Drive was held over. The request of Fred L.Gist for cancellation of weed burning charges on his property was referred to Homer Hamlin, City Engineer andhe recommended to the Council , that the charges be cancelled, due to an error made in his office. On motion of Richard E. Gragg, seconded by Nels Beck, the City Assessor was authorized to attend the Assessor's Assn. Conference at Palm Springs on November 8th,9th and 10th. By common consent of the Council, the City Clerk was authorized to initiate a Change Order for the preparation of specifications for the installation of .a placque and 1et+:ers for thename of the Library Building.