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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/19551 1 1 1 City Hall, Monday November 7, 1955- 7 :30 P.M. The City Council met in regular session; Mayor Fred H.Lucksinger presiding. Present: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Absent: Nels Beck The minutes of the meeting of Oct. 17, 1955 were approved. Claims against the city for the month of November, 1955 were ordered paid subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. Mr. Hoffman of the P. G & E. appeared before the Council with the progress report on the installation of street lights in the Nelson Tract. He stated that the difficulty has been, acquiring right -of -ways and easements for power lines, but that these now have been secured and the material is on hand to commence the installation of the street lights. He expected the work to start on Thursday, Nov. 9, 1955. The City Council thanked Mr. Hoffman for his courtesy in bringing them up -to -date on this project. Ordinance No. 13 ( 1955 Series) - An Ordinance providing for the lease of r @ ,q1 property, located on 1124 Broad Street, by the City of San Luis Obispo to John Diodati was passed to print on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H.Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No. 2 (New Series)- A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1475 (New Series) inrelation to salaries, was passed and adopted on motion of Lowell E.Christie, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck By common consent of the Council, the action of the Administrative Officer, nichard Miller, in appointing Leo Studle as mechanic, the first step, P 317 per month, effective Nov. 17, 1955 was approved. The City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction of Rest Rooms at Santa Rosa Park -- bids to be opened November 21, 1955 at 3 P. M. By common consent of the Council, they approved the action of the Administrative Officer, Richard D.Miller and the City Engineer, G. Homer Hamlin, in ordering the P. G & E. to p reparelighting plan for parking lot No. 2. Mayor Lucksinger made the following appointments to the "Centennial Committee". Cecil Evans, Chairman, Peter Andre Mrs. Gladys R.Norton Mrs. Iea Epperly Fred Kimball Sohn Badgley, Secretary Mrs. I11abel Dunklee Miles Fitzgerald Joseph Quaresma Joseph Berkemeyer On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the appointments were con- firmed. Mayor Lucksinger made the following appointments to the Laguna Lake Recreation Development Committee: Mrs. Marian Fitzgerald Mr. E.R. Needham Mr. Wm. P. Inman Mr. Don Johnson Richard D. Miller J. H. Fitzpatrick Mrs. Carol Jones Mr. Mel G.Bakeman Mr. Dan Lawson ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Homer G.Hamlin Warren G.Edwards Dr. B.F.Loveall Mr.F.C.Coyner Wm. E. Flory Wm. Houser On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the appointments were c ©- firmed. Mr. Nels Beck, and Mr. Lowell E.Christie, stated that it Was the committee's thinking that rather than celebrating the centennial of the city on February 19, 1956, that due to the weather and other conditions, they recommended that the dates, approximately, of May 18th and 19th, 1956 be the "Celebration Days ". On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the Mayor was authorized to sign an Agreement with the P.G & E for the "Nelson Tract Lighting ". At this time Mr. Harold Kjaerbye appeared before the Council on behalf of the Citizens Committee onthe Mission. Gardens, stating that it was their opinion that the proposed parking lot of the old Mission Garage property is not very g66d°; due to the area surround- ing the corner of Monterey and Chorro Streets. He further stated that the Finance Com- mittee for the Mission Gardens questioned the advisability of using parking meter monies for acquisition of this lot for off - street parking and then in four or five years, 073 27' `turning this parking lot into a park. He also said that he believed that once this area was used for off - street parking protestd.from. the businesses in the area for its con- tinued use as a parking lot and not for a park, would be heard. Mr. Kjaebye went into the historical value.of the Mission to the businesses of the city and also to the history of San Luis Obispo. He further stated that due to its historical value that he believed that the County government should give some money: toward thin s project. He urged that a committee be appointed to meet with the County Supervisors in order to help financing this project. He recommended that Mrs. Rose McKeen , Chairman of the Planning Committee and Mr. Robert Peters, Chairman of the Finance Committee be made a part of this group. Communications: Comm. from the Wildlife Conservation Board, State of California, Re: development of Laguna Lake for recreation was ordered received and filed, and the matter was referred to the Laguna Lake Committee. Comm. from Richard D.Miller, requesting legal opinion from the City Attorney and District Attorney regarding a state legal opinion of county reimbursement to cities for funds used to pay crossing guards was ordered received and filed. The recommendation of Wm. E.Flory Re: Salary increase for Mrs. Ruth bowman was approved on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. Comm. from Don Johnson, announcing the first meeting of the Laguna Lake Project Committee was ordered received and filed. On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, it was moved that the city forces do the work insetting the parking meter bases and posts and that the Taper Tube Pole Co. be informed to amend the present contract. Comm. from Maino Construction Co. requesting reimbursement for water connections in the Mira Monte Tract was referred to the City Attorney. The resignation of Mr. Sid L. Petersen was accepted with regrets, on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones.- Comm. from Mr. Miller Re: comm. from City School Board regarding a study of -the Augusta Street entrance to the Sinsheimer Elementary School was ordered received and filed and the matter referred to the City Engineer. Comm. from the Controller of the State of California Re: warrantto the City of San Luis Obispo in the amount of $6848.75 for Alcohol Beverage License Fees was ordered received and filed. Comm. from the Governor's Advisory Committee on Children and Youth was ordered received and filed and referred to Mr. Moody, Chairman of the Youth Guidance Council for San Luis Obispo. Comm. from Business and Professional Women's Club thanking Mayor Lucksinger ire: International relations Picnic, andin declaring' Business Women's Week" was ordered received and filed. Comm. from the Southern Pacific Co. Re: well ontheir right -of -way on Pismo street was referred to Mr.Richard Miller for action, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards. Comm. from the California State Poly College thanking the City for its cooperation on the recent homecoming parade was ordered received and filed. Comm. from J.T.Arsenio Re: street paving program in the Phillips Syndicate was ordered received and filed and Mr. Homer Hamlin to investigate and see to it that any damage done to the street, be taken care of, on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards. Comm. from Civil Aeronautics Board Re: Southwest Airways Co. was ordered received and filed. The request of the Salvation Army Service Fund to solicit funds was granted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. Comm. from the State I.D.E.S. expressing thanks for the courtesy shown them at their 63rd Annual Convention was ordered received and filed. Resolution No. 24 (1955-Series) - A Resolution assigning allocation to City of Chico was passed and adopted on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the report on Departmental Activities, July through October, 1955, submitted by Richard Miller Administrative Officer, was ordered received and filed. The minutes of the City Planning Commission of October 20, 1955 were ordered received and filed. The following Salary Step Increases were granted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones seconded by Warren G.Edwards, effective December 1, 1955 ) 1 1 f� r' L. 1 1 f r L 1 1 Richard Campbell - Meter Repairman - Step #3 -$2$4 - to step #4- x"300 2 7 Leland M.Adams - Police Officer, TM 3 -336 ". " #4 354. Construction Co. - Richard H. Rayburn - " " " #1- 300. " " . #2 317. Rolland H. Waite - #2- 317. " " #3 336. Maggie L. Jordan - Typist .Clerk " #1- 204 " " #2 215. On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards, the purchasing agent was authorized to purchase signals and equipment necessary for the California and Monterey Streets intersection by informal bids , and then to call for bids for installation of said signal devices. The City Engineer reported to the Council on the status of the Special Assessment District projects. He reported that the PHILLIPS STREET IMP. DISTRICT is practically completed except for final cleanup and the setting of survey markers -- the same applies to the RA''tONA AND KENTUCKY AREA. The following applications for contractor's licenses were received and on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E; Christie, the bonds were approved, sureties accepted and registration granted: Electrical and Refrigeration, Inc. - Class "D" - Electrical C.H.Clark - Class "E" - General Contractor On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, s=_conded by Lowell E.Christie, the following business licenses were approved: Wick Tock Cafe - 1057 Monterey St. from Jerrel E.King to Mrs. C.E.Rigdon Bee Hive Cafe - 897 Monterey St. from Frank Truchah to Patricia Ledson, et al Noe's Grocery - 1901 Broad St. from Louis T.Noe to-Manuel A.Silva E.H.Thresh,. Inc. - 1101 Monterey St. from E.H.Thresh to Robert B. Johnson Davis and Harris Body Shop - to be moved from 242 Higuera St. to 13$ South Street. On motion of Kenneth "'J.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie, the following contract payments were ordered paid,subject to the approval of the Department of France: A. J.Diani Construction Co. - SANTA ROSA PARK DEVELOPMENT Parking Lot- Est. #1- 3649.95 A.J.Diani Construction Co. - UNIT "A" MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT No. 2- " #1- 2860.65 On motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones, the Mayor was authorized to sign an Agreement with the Office of Civil Defense, State of California, for assignment of Office of Civil Defense Fire Pumper No. 29, for the period November 6th, 1955 to May 6th, 1956• The fire chief has signed for the inventory of equipment. Mr. Richard Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the Council regarding the progress of the census for the City of San Luis Obispo,- on motion of Kenneth We.Jones, seconded by Warren G.Edwards, the Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Bureauof Census was approved. On motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell L.Christie, the Mayor was authorized to sign the Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the P. G & E for the signalling devices ih the Phillips Water System. The preliminary Report on the Yoakum Area annexation by Don Johnson, City Planning technician, was ordered received and filed. Ordinance No. 12 ( 1955 Series) - An Ordinance of Intention to vacate a portion of Monterey Street was finally passed on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards upon the following vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck Resolution No. 25 ( 1955 Series) - A Resolution abandoning a portion of Monterey Street was passed abd adopted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie upon the following roll call vote: Ayes: Lowell E.Christie, Warren G.Edwards, Kenneth W.Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Noes: None Absent: Nels Beck The request of Harold Wright, water meter repairman to hold over his 1955 vacation until the summer of 1956 was recommended to be approved by Richard Miller and the request was granted on motion of Kenneth W.Jones, seconded by Lowell E.Christie. The request of W.M.Lyles Co. for extension of time on contract was orderedheld over. Re: Matter of 1955 AAA k�ational Pedestrian Protection Contest: the recommendation of Mr.Richard Miller were approved and the entry card was ordered sent on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, Wm. Houser, the request of Thos. A. and 1Jadine F.Collins, that the Agreement with the City of San Luis Obispo and Sylvester Perkins be transferred to them, was approved on motion of Warren G.Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W.Jones.