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Home My WebLink About11/19/1956k� Introduction of Resolution No. 139 (1956 Series) A Resolution Declaring A Certain Street Intersection to be a Boulevard Stop was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie,',Wa�rren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksi NOES: None ABSENT: None On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, the proposal of Milton E. Willeford to audit the city books and records for the fiscal year 1956 -57 was accepted; an ly Introduction of Resolution No. 140 (1956 Series) A Resolution Accepting Offer of Milton E. Willeford for Au it 7oCity Books and Records was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: c' AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucks NOES: None ABSENT: None er Mr. Kenneth W. Jones recommended to the Council that in the future it might be possible that local accountants be allowed to bid on the city auditing work. Request of the San Luis Obispo City Schools requesting cancellation of city taxes on property purchased for school system was ordered held over. Mr. Richard D. Miller, Administrative Officer, retorted to the Council regarding the request for financi al aid from the City of San. Luis Obispo for the Chamber of Commerce in placing a powerline down the main streets in the business section to hang Christmas lights and decorations. Mr. Miller reported that the City agreed to help the chamber in this project to one -third of the cost or $1900.00, which ever is cheaper. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie the Administrative Officer's recommendation was adopted. Mr. Seth G. Kinney, Building Inspector, reported on his investigation of a termite infested sycamore tree which was requested to be abated by the city by Miss Salisbury. Mr. Kinney reported that no city ordinances or state laws appeared to be in violation, but that possibly the owner could be persuaded to have the tree treated to eliminate the termites or have the tree removed. By common consent of the Council the City Attorney was requested to write al letter to the property owners regarding the abatement of this problem. The Fire Protection Report on fire fighting facilities of the City of San Luis Obispo by the Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific was ordered received and filed. Introduction of Resolution No. 138 (1956 Series) A Resolution Declaring the Intention of Council of the City of San Luis Obispo to Initiate on its own Motion Proceedings to Annex Certain Uninhabited Territory, Hereinafter Described and Designated as "Laguna Property" the City of San Luis Obispo; and Authorizing and Directing the City Clerk to.File such Proposal with, and Submit such Proposal to the Boundary Commission of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, for a Report Thereon as Required by Law was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksi NOES: None ABSENT: None Request of Councilman Lowell Christie regarding the posting of a "No Trespassing" sign at Reservoir No. 2. Price Thompson, Water Superintendent, reported that "No Trespassing" signs are not adequatE unless the area is patroled to evict violators. Mr. Thompson stated that a seven foot wirE fence should be installed and that his master plan calls for fencing of this area. He further reported that he is putting money away each year in his budget for this fence. Mr. Wm. C. Sodeman attended the meeting representing the Chamber of Commerce. On motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the meeting adjourned. Approved this day of 1956. City Clerk NOVEMBER 19, 1956 - 7:30 P.M. - City Hall The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding. Dledge Invocation_ by the Rev. Glen Midthun Roll Call: Present: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksinger Absent: None The minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1956 were approved as presented. The claims against the City for the month of November, 1956, were ordered paid, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie. The City Clerk reported that only one bid was received to furnish Comprehensive Liability insurance policy for the City of San Luis Obispo for one year period beginning December 7, 1956 to December 7, 1957: FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP, Atkinson & Hollister, District Agents, Premium $5,913755. er 1 1 1 i F L 1 d 1 On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G.IEdwards, the bid was awarded to Farmers Insurance Group for premium of $.5,913.25 on'the recommendation of J. H. Fitzpatric City Clerk, and R. D. Miller, City Administrative Officer. Introduction of the following resolutions: Resolution No. 141 (1956 Series) A Resolution Creating Revolving Fund for Augusta Street;:'Et Al Project was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Lowell E. Christie, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksi NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 142 (1956 Series) A Resolution Increasing the 1956 -57 Budget was passed and adopted on motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards; Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 143 (1956 Series) A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Surplus Federa Property for Civil Defense Purposes was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Ilarren G. Edwards, Kenneth 11ol. Jones, Fred H. Lucksin NOES: None ABSENT: None Receipt from the Department of Public H:brks, State of California,. for the Cit 's apportion- ment of State gas tax funds for the period July, August and September, 1956, 14,226.43 was ordered received and filed. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Comm. from the State Board of Equalization, enclosing report on the latest available information essential to a determination of the fiscal effects of any action that the county may take under the Bradley -Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law was ordered received and filed on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 2. Comm. from Goodwin J. Knight, Governor, State of California, requesting City Council to check on the Civil Defense and Disaster organization and operation plans was ordered received and filed on motion of Lowell E. Christie, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 3. Comm. from the State Humane Association of California requesting co= operation from the City Council on keeping so- called "bloodless" Bullfighting or bullfighting exhibits from the State of California was ordered received and filed on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Nels Beck. 4. Comm. from Traffic and Parking Committee of the Chamber of Commerce regarding proposed parking assessment district in the downtown area of San Luis Obispo was ordered received and filed on motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones. 5. Comm. from the City Planning Commission reporting to the Council and recommending the rezoning of Broad Street between Islay to Leff St. from R -2 to C -1. On motion of Warren G. Edwards, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, that the City Council hold a public hearing at the next regular meeting of December 3, 1956 at-8:00 PN1, on the matter of rezoning. 6. Claim for damages against the City of San Luis Obispo from Edgar E. Bilodeau for alledged damages done to his property on Johnson Avenue during the reconstruction of Johnson Avenue c,,as ordered received and filed. Minutes of the regular board meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of October 8, 1956, and financial statement from the Chamber of Commerce for the month of October, 1956 was ordered received and filed. On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards; the following salary step increases were granted effective December 1, 1956: Richard H. Rayburn- Police.Officer- From Step 2 $317 to Step 3 $336 Rolland H. Waite- Police Officer- From Step 3 $336.to Step 4 $354 Margie L. Jordan - Typist Clerk- From Step 2 $227 to Step 3 x$240 On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, Mr. Richard D. Miller's recommendati on the following promotions were granted: Sgt. Lincicum to Lt. effective Dec. 1, 1956, at $419 per month Officer Garzoli to Sgt. effective Dec. 1, 1956, at $396 per month also Mr. Miller's recommendation, appointment of Ernest C. Craft, Civil Engineering Assistant, effective Nov. 16, 1956, at the second salary step at X375 per month was granted as oer reco- nendation. Report of Mr. Richard D. Miller, City Administrative Officer, regarding the expenditures to date in connection with the Mission Plaza project was ordered received and filed. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance No. 34 (1956 Series) An Ordinance to Enable Adoption of Official Plan Lines for the City of San Luis Obispo to Provide for the Designation Recording Enforcement of an Appeal from Such Official Plan Lines was finally passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Warren G. Edwards, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Nels Beck, Lowell E. Christie, Warren G. Edwards, Kenneth W. Jones, Fred H. Lucks NOES: None ABSENT: None 61 I �r sr ar x X '1.Lc ; i )." Z