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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1950-06-22ADJOURNED M~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1950 PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORD.: RESOLUTION NO. 15&9 ELECTION EETURNS SPECIAL ELECTION, JUNE 15, 1950: RESOLUTION NO. 1550 ANNEXATION MISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1551 TUNITAS LANE: RESOLUTION NO. 1552 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-- POLICE BUILDING: RESOLUTION NO. 1553 FREEWAY MAINT~NANCE AGREEMENT: DISASTER COUNCIL: ADJO~T: Council Chambers, City Hall 7:30 p. m. Present: Councilman Victor Boido, Charles K. Elder, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Emilio Cortesi. Absent: None. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p. m. by Mayor Sani. The City Clerk presented certificate showing the results of the special election held June 15, 1950. A resolution was therefore introduced by Councilman Elder, canvassing the returns of the special election of June 15th. This resolution showed a total vote cast of 2,690, of which 1,375 were cast for the proposition 1,312 against the proposition. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution giving notice of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory to the city of South San Francisco. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all m~mbers of the council. Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution Providing for the vacation of Tuni- tas Lane and certain easements in the Burl Buri No. 2 subdivision. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Councilman Boido introduced a resolution making application to the State Depart- ment of Finance for an additional $100.00 to apply against the cost of preparing plans for the police headquarters building. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Communication was received from the Division of Highways enclosing Freeway Maintenance Agreement between the State and the City. As same was approved by the City Manager, Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution approving freeway maintenance agreement. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Mrs. Adler addressed the council, asking what was the status of the Disaster Council and who the present officers were. She~as informed there were no changes in the activities of the council, but that Mr. Venturi had made some changes in the officers and she would be able to obtain this information from Mr. Venturi. On motion of Councilman Cortesi, seconded by Councilman Elder, and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to July 3, 1950 at 8 p. m. Time of Adjournment - 7:55 p. m. Respectfully submit t ed, APPROVED: City Clerk ['468 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JULY 3, 1950 PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: CALIFORNIA SAFETY COUNCIL: HILLSIDE IMPROV~ENT BIDS: RESOLUTION NO. 1555 AWARDING CONTRACT TO L. C. SMITH: SE~ER-ENTERPRISE FOUNDRY: EXAMINATION POLICE SERGEANT: PLANNING COMMISSION ~^~. MINUCCIANI: USE P~MITS SCIANDRI & McLAUGHLIN: REZONING LOT 27 HLOCK 130: STRAWTHER SUBDIVISION M~: SIMON BUILDING: ATLAS ROOFING BUILDING: GAMLEN CHEMICAL CO.: VALLEJOS DANCE: Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. Present: Councilmen Victor Boido, Charles K. Elder, Adolph Sani, Josep~ Bracco, Emilio Cortesi. Absent: Councilmen, None. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p, m. by Mayor Sani. The City Clerk having forwarded copies of the minutes of the previous meetings of June 19, 1950 and June 22, 1950 to all councilmen, Mayor Sani asked if there were any errors or omissions. There being none, the minutes were approved as submitted. Communication was received from the California Safety Council enclosing certi- ficate of merit awarded to the City by the California Safety Council for con- spicuous achievement in the reduction of traffic fatalities during the year 19~9. Mr. T. Louis Chess, Regional Vice-President of the California Safety Council, was present and presented the certificate of merit to Chief of Police Louis Belloni and also to the City Council represented by Mayor Sani. Councilman Elder moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco, that bids for the im- provement of Hillside Blvd. be opened. following bids were received: The Fay Improvement Co. Eaton and Smith L. C. Smith Co. Th~s f'm~t£o~' ~was ~ r egm~arly,,ca?r~ i~. The Total Bid $11,630.00 10,538.03 10,377.25 L. C. Smith Co., being the lowest bidder on the improvement of Hillside B]vd, Councilman Boido introduced a resolution awarding the contract to L. C. Smith Co. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Works Engineer Randlett submitted for approval plans and specifications for the construction of a seger along an easement at the rear of the Enterprise Foundry. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that these plans and specifications be accepted. Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni asking that the Per- sonnel Board be requested to call *or promotional examination for the position of Police Sergeant. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the Personnel Board be requested to call for examinations for police sergeant. The Planning Commission recommended the granting of an adjustment and variance permit to ~. Minucciani, allowing for six feet between buildings instead of the required fifteen feet. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. The Planning Commission recommended the granting of use permits to Ernesta Sciandri and John E. McLaughlin. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Resolution was received from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of Lot 27 Block 130 from an R-1 to an R-2 District. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the zoning ordinance be amended. Communication was received from the Planning Commission approving the tentative map of Strawther Subdivision. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and that the ten- tative map of Strawther Subdivision be approved. Communication was received from Louis Simon requesting cancellation of a building permit issued for a building on the Southwest corner of Bayshore and Randolph. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that this permit be cancelled. Communication was received from the Atlas Roofing Company requesting permission to erect an office building at the Southwest corner of Bayshore and Randolph Avenue. Councilman Cortesi objected to issuing a permit to these people as it would not be to the benefit of residents of this area. After some discussion, it was regularly moved, seconded, and carried, that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission. Communication was received from the Gamlen Chemical Company requesting permission to construct an office building at 321 Victory Avenue. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that permission be granted provided all building regula- tions are complied with. Communication was received from John Vallejos requesting permit to give dances on July 15th and July 22nd at the American Legion Hall. It was regularly moved, seconded, and carried, that permit be granted provided lic~se fee is paid and proper police protection secured. HOFFMAN TAVERN: Application for a business license for a bar and restaurant was submitted by Jacqueline R. Hoffman. It was regularly moved, seconded, and carried, that action on this re- quest be held up ~oending investigation by the Health and Police Departments. MOLINARI Application for a business license to install amusement devices was submitted by · fJS~24ENT DEVICES: George Molinari. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that license be granted. PLANNING COMMISSION Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending the approval of EHLE: the application of John Ehle for a use permit to add a bedroom to his existing cottage. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. SANTO CHRISTO SOCIETY: Communication was received from the Planning Commission recomr~ending approval of the petition of the Santo Christo Society to rezone parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4, Zone B from an .R-A to R-3 District. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the reco- mmendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. O'LEARY PERMIT: Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending approval of the application of Dan O'Leary to erect an eight foot fence at Al2 Northwood Drive. Motion, was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be accepted. MISSION OIL SIGN: Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending the approval of the application of the Mission Oil Company to erect a sign at 20 Linden Avenue. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. L. C. SMITN LINDEN AVENUE: Communication was received from the Works Engineer advising that L. C. Smith Company had completed the improvements on Linden Avenue and were entitled to the 10% which had been withheld, amounting to $~,OO0. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried, that L. C. Smith Company be paid $4,000. out of the gas tax fund to complete payment on the improvement of South Linden Avenue. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Communication was received from the Works Engineer referring to various requirements of the ~orks Engineer as set forth in the new subdivision ordinance. The works en- gineer's fees for supervising, direction, and inspection shall be reasonable fees for a comparable work done in San Mateo County. This communication was ordered filed. Mr. Morris, representing some subdividers, addressed the council and stated he was of the opinion that a specified sum of 1% for inspection fees was to be set. He was ad- vised that the matter had been discussed at a meeting between the council and the sub- ~ividers and the matter of fees was up to the works engineer. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $12,775.~3 were approved by the Finance Committee. On motion duly made, seconded, and carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. BRENTWOOD PLAY- GROUND: Communication was received from E. McClung, chairman of the Brentwood Playground com- mittee, attaching letter from Kent J. Collings to Councilman Elder. Mr. Coilings' letter set forth the recommendations of the Sub-committee. The full committee had approved the findings of the Sub-committee and therefore he asked that the committee be discharged. The clerk was instructed to give copies of these letters to the Recreation Commission and the City Manager for action. Mayor Sani thanked Chairman McClung for his work and discharged the committee. RESOLUTION N0.1556 Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution accepting deed from John andJennie Qualman, QUALMAN PROPERTY: conveying certain property to the City. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. RESOLUTION N0.1557 IMPROV~4~IT SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE: Councilman Elder introduced a resolution requesting the works engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of South Maple Avenue from South Canal Street to Victory Avenue. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. RESOLUTION N0.1558 Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution declaring the intention of the city to ANNEXATION: annex territory lying between the Burl Burl properties and Cypress Lawn Cemetery. resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of al~ members of the council. This AM~DING SUBDIVI- SIONS ORDINANCE: City Attorney presented proposed ordinance amending subdivisions &.42 and &.&5 of Ordinance No. 297. This ordinance was read in its entire~y. STERLING MANOR PLANS: The matter of improvement plans for Sterling Mahor was brought up. The works engineer stated same were not ready as yet. Mr. Oddstad asked that the citynouncil grant per- mission for his company to proceed with the work subject to the~approva~ of'the Works Engineer. It was regularly moved, seconded, and carried, that permission be granted the Hillside Manor Corporation to proceed with the grading and sewer work, subject to the apda, oval of the Works Engineer. Councilman Cortesi b~ought up the matter of cleaning up various lots and streets in the city. He mentioned specifically the Simon Garage where cars were in the street and on the sidewalk. Mayor Sani instructed the Police and Fire Chiefs to check into this matter. DISAST~ COUNCIL: CURBING, SOUTH MAP LE AVENUE: COUNCILMAN CORTESI TRIP: ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Carl Nell addressed the council with reference to the Disaster Council. He stated that as Governor Warren was talking this matter up in his various travels, he would like to know what the status of this city was. Mayor Sani advised him the matter had been discussed at the North County Council meeting and also letters had been received from the League of California cities ~nd it was not considered necessary at this time to erect sirens, etc. but that the Disaster Council in the City was remaining active. Mr. Weller, of the Housing Authority, stated some criticism was directed toward the Housing Authority for not having the curbing at South Maple Avenue broken. He stated that the Housing Authority had given this permission over a year ago, but nothing had been done. Mayor Sani presented to Councilman Cortesi, who was to make a trip to Italy, a token to be presented to the Mayor of Rome, Signor Salvatore Rebecchini, and wished Councilman Cortesi a pleasant trip. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder, and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to July 17th at 8 p. m. Time of Adjournment - 9:30 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk APPROVWn: