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Oh motion..of Kenneth Jones, -seconded by Nels Beck, it was moved that the City of
San Lui s ' Obispo execute a Lease. Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo regarding
the rentalof the Old Library Building.
Resolution No. 1385(New Seriesj; -
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A Resolution providing for the Execution by
the City of San Luis Obispo of Lease Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo
regarding the Old CityLibrary Building was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth Sri.
Jones, seconded by Nels Beck upon the following roll call vote:
AyesL Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: Richard E.Gragg
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 408 (New Series) - An Ordinance prohibiting the making of False,
Misleading or Unfounded Reports to the Police Dept. of the City of San Luis Obispo and
providing penalties for the violation of its provisions was introduced and passed to
print on motion of KennethW.Jones, seconded by Eels Beck upon the folkwing roll call vote:
Ayes: Eels Beck, Paul 114'.Davis, Richard -,.Gragg, Kenneth W Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Clerk reported to the Council regarding the progressof the codification
of CityOrdinances. By common consentof the Council, November 15th was set as a date
for all the Council members and Department Heads to turn in any corrections or changes
so that they can be consolidated into the Master Sheets, and the codification start on�. its
f ina 1 pr int ing,
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Nels Beck, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this _� day of `11�f
(1 City Clerk
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
City Hall, Pionday, November 22, 1954 7:30 P.M.
A Special Called Meeting was held by the City Council; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger
presiding.
Present: Eels Beck Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Absent: None
The fvrst order of business was Introducing appropriate Resolutions for
recovery of Chapter 47 Matching Funds fromthe State and entering into an Agreement with
the Engineer for Plans.
Resolution No. 1391 (New Series) - A Resolution of the City of San Luis Obispo
requesting allocation front the State of California for the cost of preparing Plans for
the construction of Grand Avenue Waterline Improvement Project W -55 -1 was passed and
adopted on motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by Kenneth .4.Jones upon the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul 1i.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred `�. Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Communication from Paul L.Adamson submitting offer to furnish engineering services
for the Proposed Grand Ave. hater Line Improvement Project, was read to the Council �; d
the following Resolution was adopted.
Resolution -No. 1392 (New Series) - A Resolution accepting offer of Paul L. ,damson
for engineering services was passed and adopted on motiop of Paul 1ti.Davis, seconded by
Kenneth W.Jcnes upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth Vv.Jon�s, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: Drone
Absent: Drone
Communication from Margaret Chase, President, Board of Library Trustees, Re: New
City Librarian, was read to the Council. The Library Board recommended that the Council
approve the appointment of Miss Miriam Casteel as City Librarian at a starting salary of
`;354.00 per month -- starting date, preferable, or. or before December 16, 1954.
On motion of Richard E.Gragg, seconded by Kenneth 4. Jones it was mov-3d that the
recommendation of the Library Board to hire Miss Casteel as City Librarian be adopted
upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul i:d.Davis, Richard E.GragL, Kenneth W.Jones, .Fred H. Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
-Le: i` atter of the resignation of Hazel Arnett, employee in Police Dept.
At this time Chief 4i.L.Burns addressed the Council stating that he wished to replace
brs. Arnett with an efficient stenographer.
Airs. r;rnett then appeared before the Council stating that Chief Burns had tasked her
to submit her resignation but she did not feel ,justified in submitting her resignation,
due to the terms under which she was hired for the position_.
She further stated that she has been working in the Police Dept. for over 2 years
and after that time assumed that her work was satisfactory, until she received Notice from
the Chief that he would terminate her services as of December 1, 1954, or she could
submit a letter of resignation.
Mrs.Arnett was asked the question, "What were the charges "?
She replied, stating that it was duetothe fact that she could not take shorthand. She statel
further that the Chief had discussed with her the matter of taking shorthand, bu -, never
said that it would be a definite requirment. She further stated that shorthand was not a
requirement of the "Clerk - Matron ".
`'onsidarable discussion followed by the members of the Council -- the subject of the
CLASSIFICATICN of the position was brought up. The Council was advised that previous to
January 1, 1954 the position was classified as "Matron- Steno - Clerk" but on January 1, 19542
the position was reclassified as 'TTypist Clerk" on the basis of duties actually being per-
formed.
The Mayor remarked that the Council has wanted San Luis Obispo a better place to live
and has made everyeffort to go out and obtain what it felt were the- best department heads
-possible. It has made changes and probably will :Hake some more; in line with that
reasoning, his feelings were that the Council would have to consider the wishes of the
Department heads for abetter Department of which department they happen to head.
After considerable discussion,the Mayor asked if there was anything else to be
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brought- up and asked the Chief if he thought that the department:r. be benefitted by
hiring someone else to replace Mrs. Arnett - the answer was "Yes"..
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At this time Mrs. Arnett stated that she believed she had done a good job and would
like to have this made as "Public Record??
that it was not one of the requirements
that she take shorthand at the time she was hired.
The Mayor reeled, "I never heard any complaints as to your Lability or character so
it leaves it up to the. Council at this point ".
i''irs. Arnett was asked if she would be willing to submit her resignation and she finally
replied, "If that is the general procedure to submit a letter, I will submit one as
of November 30th or December 1st, 1954."
The Mayor then thanked Mrs. Arnett for appearing before the Council.
T'irs. Arnett then addressed the Council and said it has been a pleasure to work for
the dEpartment the past 2 years and had enjoyed the work immensely.
Re: Appointment of Ruby Crews -- On :notion of Richard L.Grugg, seconded by Nels Beck,
it was moved that Ruby Crews be appointed as "Typist- Clerk" at X204.00 per month as of
December 1, 1954. Motion carried.
At this time the Mayor entertained a motion to appoint Robert Knight, a local account-
ant, as member of the City Planning Commission, and on motion of Kenneth W.Jones,
seconded by Richard G.Gragg, it was moved that the appointment of Robert Knight be
approved. Motion carried.
",r. Chas. J. Parrish, who lives at the corner of Morro and Walnut Streets, appeared
before the Council with a problem, which in his opinion, is a hazard. This problem
concerns a "Ditch" on Morro and L,,'alnut Streets and he stated that after a heavy rain
the water floods his property and also stated that the children play in the ditches,
which is a dangerous hazard and also is an unsanitary conditi un and asked the Council
what could be done to correct this condition.
The i' °4'ayor instructed Homer Hamlin, City Engineer, to discuss this problenwith Mr.
Parrish and report back to the Council, his recommendations.
Mr. Paul Davis presented a matter to the Council stating that approximately 50 new
Stop Sign Faces would be needed to complete the program of replacing obsolete signs - -
the cost would be $316.00 and suggested transferring 000 from the Unbudgeted Reserve
Fund to the "Faint i'iaterials and Supplies Budget ".
Resolution No. 1393 (New Series) - A Fesolution increasing the 1954 -55 Budget was
passed and adopted on motion of Paul W.Devis, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the follow-
ing roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Paul W.Davis, Richard E.Gragg, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
On motion of Paul W.Davis, seconded by.Kenneth W.Jones, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this 455' day of
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