HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/19552 b On motion of Kenneth-W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards, the recommendation was
approved. Motion carried.
At this time the Council undertook the discussion.of....the JOHNSON STREET UNDERPASS eROBLEM.
The Mayor announced that Mr. Carl Wheat has been forced to remove himself from the case,
due to ill health, and that he recommended that Mr. Wm. Houser take over the case rep -.
resenting the City vs the Southern Pacific Co. before the Public Utilities Commission, and
if this is agreeable_ to the Council, then new. arrangements must be made with Mr. Wm. House
to compensate for the additional timethat will be necessary for this case.
i "lr. Wm. Houser then reported to the Council on his trip with Mr. Homer Hamlin in regard
to the meeting with Mr. Wheat and Mr. Butler regarding the JOHNSON STREET UNDERPASS.
Mr. Houser reported in detail on the Underpass case of the City of Burbank vs Southern
Pacific Co. and the ruling laid down by the Public Utilities Commission and its possible
reflection on the Johnson Ave. Underpass case.
Mayor Lucksinger thanked Mr. Houser for his complete report and again stated what the
Council's policy was relative to the Johnson Street Underpass, and that is, that the City
only consider the construction and widening of the Johnson Ave. Underpass ; that no other
issues, such as Street Crossings be considered along with the underpass. Mayor Lucksinger
asked Mr. Hamlin for report on the present status of planning for the widening of the
Essex Street.Bridke.
Mr. Hamlin reported that plans and specifications for the enlargement of the present
Essex Street Bridge will be prepared by Hans Mager, and he believed that the plans and
specifications will be ready for bid in May, 1956.
Mr. Richard Miller reported to the Council regarding the phone call he received from Mrs.
Wm. Burns stating that as a reeult of tests, that have been completed on Chief Burns,
he will be operated on, on Monday Oct. 17th,- Mr. Miller also requested that Chief Burns
be grahted an additional 30 day leave without pay; this request was granted on motion
of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck.
Mr. Richard Miller reported that John Laursen, parking meter repairman, has returned
from his vacation and will start work on Oct. 17, 1955• Mr. Miller further reported
that Mr. Rubin A.Lewis will be kept on the city forces at least to Dec. 1, 1955 as an
extra employee on the street crew. This was requested due to Mr. Lewis's outstanding
ability and possibly there may be an opening in the Public Works Dept. for his services.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the meeting adjourned,
Approved this day of /
City Hall, Monday, Oct. 17, 1955 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding.
Present: Nels Beck, Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinge
Absent: None
The Minutes of the meetings of Oct. 3rd and adjourned meetingod' Oct. 10th ,.1955 were
approved. °
Claims against the City for -the month of October were ordered paid subject tothe approval
of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards.
Ordinance No. 11 ( 1955 Series) - An. Ordinance of Intention to vacate portions
of Turner Street, Stafford Street and Champlin Street was finally passed on motion of
Lowell E.Christie, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H..Lucksinger
Noes: None
:absent: None
Communication.fnom the City Attorney regarding abandonment of that certain portion of the.
north end of Monterey St. outlining his conversation with representatives of the California
State Division of Highways regarding the possible future needs of portions of the proposed
abandonment was read to the Council.
Communication from the Chamber. of Commerce, Highway Committee, requesting the City Council
defer the abandonment of that portion of the north end of Monterey St. until the California
State Division of Highways has had an opportunity to study the approach at this point, was
read to the Council.
Final Passage of Ordinance No. 12 ( 1955 Series) was ordered held over.
Mr. Courtney Moore , co -owner of the Motel Inn appeared before the Council and stated he
was in agreement with the postponment of the abandonment of that portion of Monterey
Street in front of the Motel Inn until the State Highway had time to study the aproach.
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Communications:
Comm. from the City of Paso Robles was. ordered received and filed on motion of Nels
Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones.
Comm. from Harold L. Wright, Re: vacation period was referred to Mr.Richard Miller for
investigation and report to the Council.
Comm. from the Pupils of the East Santa Fe School relative to saving the "Old Tower
Clock" was ordered received and filed on motion of Kenneth I.V. Jones, seconded by Lowell
E.Christie, and the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter stating that theCity had
nothing to dowith the clock and that it was removed by the property owner.
Comm. from Chas. A.Carroll, Lt. Col:: Corps of Engineers, U.S.Army Re: application for
permit to construct a pier in San Simeon Bay was ordered received and filed on motion of
Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards.
.The request of the Associated Students of the California Poly College Re: Proposed
parade route for the Homecoming Activities was granted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones,
seconded by Lowell E.Christie.
Comm. fromthe League of California Cities listing Resolutions adopted at the ^nnual League
Conference was ordered received and filed.
Minutes of the Planning Commission of the meeting of Sept. 2.7, 1955 were ordered received
and filed.
For Council information, Mr. Richard Miller, Administrative Officer, announced the
following appointments:
DONALD JOHNSON - Planning Technician - effective Oct. 31,:.1955- $ 35.4 per month
WAYNE B. McGINNIS - Police,Officer - " Oct. 16, 1955 - 300 " "
Promotion of JACK WAINSCOTT to Fire Engineer, effective Nov. 1, 1955 at $ 375 per month.
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, Mr. E.P.Thompson, 4•,'ater Supt.,
was authorized to attend the American Water Works Conference in Sacramento on Oct.
24th, 25th and 26th.
Mr.Richard Miller,Admihistrative Officer, presented a letter regarding a survey of the
historical background of the City of San Luis Obispo, particularly, as to the date of
the original incorporation of the City. Mr. Miller reported that the best information,
verified by the historical documents, was that the Cityof San Luis Obispo was first
incorporated as a town on Feb.-19, 1856.
Mayor Lucksinger thanked Mr. Miller for this information and stated with the Council's
permission, he would appoint a committee to study and prepare for an anniversary
celebration to commenorate this historical event.
The following Progress Payments were ordered paid on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded
by Warren G.Edwards:
W. M. LYLUS CO. - GRAND AVE. WATERLINE IMP. Proj W -55 -1 - Est. No. 4-
" " CHANGE ORDER No. 1 " - - - - - $ 615.46
VALLEY PAVING AND CONSTR. CO. - STREET REPAIR PROGRAM - Proj. F & G-
Estimate No. 2-
VALLEY PAVING AND CONSTR. CO.- RAMONA DRIVE ET AL- Unit "A "- Est. #4-
" TM " Howard Kentucky St.' Imp. Proj S -55 -1 Unit "B" - Est. #2-
PHILLIPS STREET IMP. Proj. S -54 -1_ - Est. #5-
$ 1175.09
8718.30
•18,936.38
2,448.35
18,663.30
On motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, the following salary step increases
were authorized:
Frank J.Garzoli - Police Officer - from step 2 to step 3 - 336 per mo.
Genevieve H.Vance - Typist Clerk - " " 1 " " 2
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The following applications for contractor's licenses were received amd on
motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the bonds were approved,.
sureties accepted and registration granted:
Arnold A.Volny - General Contractor - Class "C"
T.S.Bennett Roofing Co.- hoofing Contactor - Class "E"
At this time Mayor, Fred n. Lucksinger made the following statement regarding the
tragic news from the family of Police Chief W.L.Burns, that he will not return
to this city because of a serious illness, Mayor Lucksinger --said that he and the city
,%,ill miss Chief Burns very much as the City Police Dept. has come a long way under his
capable direction. Mayor Lucksinger further stated that Mr.Richard Miller, Administrative
Office9r, has named Lt. Heidorn as Acting Chief and is taking immediate steps to arrange
for the selection of a new Chief on a permanent basis.
The recommendation of Richard Miller that Lt. Heidorn have his salary increased to $443
per month while acting as Chief of Police was approved on motion of Nels Beck, seconded
by Lowell E.Christie.
At this time Mayor announced the following appointments to the Police advisory Committee:
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Mrs. Theodore C.Main, Harry Morris, Father Laurence O'Sullican
E.J.Fabbri
The above appointments were approved on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded byLowell
E.Christie.
Old Business
Resolution No. 22 ( 1955 Series) - A Resolution changing the name of a portion of
South Street to be San Carlos Street was passed and adopted on motion of Nels Beck,
seconded by Warren G.Edwards upon the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nels Beck, Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards,, Kenn.eth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger
Noes: None
Absent : None
The request of W.M. Lyles Co. for an extension of time for installation of cLtrtain items o!f 1
equipment on the GRAND AVE. WATER PROJECT was held over.
Re: Request that the Sewer Agreement with theCity of San Luis Obispo and Sylvester Perkins
be transferred to Thos. A. and Nadine F.Collins was ordered held over.
Comm. from the Automobile Club regarding the 1955 A.A.A. National Pedestrian Protection
Contest was ordered held over.
Mayor Lucksinger appointed Mack North to be " Safety Day" Directorfor the City of San Luis
Obispo. The appointment was approved on motian of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
Comm. from the Joint Interim Committee on Transportation Problems notifying the City
of San Luis Obispo of a Hearing to be held in Santa barbara on Oct. 24th and 25th
for the purpose of obtaining information from officials of local government pertaining
to certain highway matters. The Council requested that the City Administrative Officer,
Richard Miller and the City Engineer, Homever Hamlin attend this meeting and that Mr.
Miller contact all members of the Council to see if anyone would like to go to this
meeting.
Mr. Richard Miller, Administrative Officer, reported regarding the two Foster and Kleiser
Signs which are located on a portion of the property acquired by the City for parking
lot purposes -- one sign is on Joe Hughes Liquor Store building and one sign is against
the Peterson Auto Parts building. These particular signs are actually constructed on
city property and Mr. Miller wanted to know if the City Council desires to keep the signs
and receive the rent or teat them out, as the time to remove them would be before the
parking lot was paved. Also, Mr.Sears of Sears Market and Mr. Hughes would like to have
thesd signs removed so they could advertise their business.
After some discussion, it was moved by Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Fred Lucksinger that
the bill boards be removed.
1 "r. Miller, City Administrative Officer, reported regarding the fact that Mr. Walter Long
would not,come back to work, due to ill health and Mr. Miller recommended that the city
hire a mar_ to..eplace Walter Long as a part time building inspector and as engineering
aid in the Public Works Dept. Mr. Miller also recommended that the man he hired to be
administrative assistant to' Mr. Homer Hamlin and also help Mr. Ki nney in the detail of
the building inspector's office. Mr.' Miller recommended that Mr. Burke Waldron be hired
for this position at the third step. at 396 per month.
On motion of Warren G.- Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck, the recommendation of Mr. Miller
was adopted.
On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edward�, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this �_ day of
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