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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1951-05-07PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: RESOLUTION NO. 1654 VACATION !'gNSTON MANOR: RESOLUTION NO. 1655 INTET~TION TO VACATE-- DECK'S HEIGHTS: PAYMENT F,~RISH SPRUCE AVE. EXT~JSION: REFUND %~ED CHARGES: PF2RSONNEL BOARD RI~IDENCE REQUIREMt~T: PLANNING CO~$~ISSION RAT PROOFING: AI FLLO REZONING: STREETS & ROAD COMMITTEE-PLANNING CO~%MISSION: BERRY VARIANCE PEPJ~IT: VARIANCE PERMITS: USE PER3~TS: REGULAR ~fEETING OF ~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO H>~D MONDAY, MAY 7, 1951 Council Cha~ers, City H~I 8p.m. Pres ent: Absent: Councilmen Victor Boido, Charles K. Elder, Adolph Sani, Joseph J. Bracco, Emilio Cortesi Councilmen, None The meeting was called to order at 8 p. m. by Mayor Sani. City Clerk having forwarded copies of the minutes of the previous meetings of April 16, 1951, April 18, 1951 and April 20, 1951 to all councilmen, Mayor Sani asked if there were any errors or omissions. There being none, the minutes were approved as submitted. Mayor Sani asked if there were any protests to the abandonment of certain land in the Winston ~nor Subdivision. There being none, COuncilman Bracco introduced a resolution ordering the vacation of this certain land. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Communication was received from the Works Engineer advising that the subdivider of Peck's Heights requested the abandonment of two alleys in this area and he recom- mended that proceedings for abandonment be started. Councilman Elder introduced a resolution of intention to vacate the alley between Block U and Block X and the alley between Block A and Block U in Deck's Subdivision. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Communication was received from %~rks Engineer Randlett advising that contractor Farish had completed approximately 90% of his contract for the filling of Spruce Avenue and he recommended that a payment be made Farish in the amount of ~$18,900.00. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted and that R. A. Farish be paid $18,900.00. Communications were received from Superintendent of Streets recommending the refund of weed charqes t~ various parties in the amount of $22.49. Motion was made by Councilman Fider, seconded by Councilman Boido snd regularly carried, that refunds be made as recommended by the Superintendent of Streets. Communication was received from the Personnel Board requesting an answer to their letter of ~rch 2nd, regarding the residence requirement for Police Officers and Firemen. City Clerk was requested to advise the Personnel Board that the City Coun- cil would like to meet with them Thursday evening, May 10th at 8 p. m. for consid- eration of this matter. Communication was received from the Plannin~ Commission advising that building code had no provisions for rat proofing of new construction in the city and suggested that this matter be ~iven consideration. Same was referred to the City Attorney for attention. Communication was received from the Planting Commission advising that the applica- tion of Louis Aiello to spot zone lots 13 and 14, Grand Avenue Extension #2, to allow the construction of a grocery store, was denied. Communication w@s received from Howard Magee, attorney representing Mr. Aiello, requesting that the council delay action on this application until the next meeting. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Elder~ seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that this matter be laid over till the next regular~meeting. Communication was received from the Planning Commission submitting recon~nendations from their Streets & Road Committee, with reference to one-way streets, bus stops and no parking. Action on this recommendation was laid over for further study. Mayor Sani commended the Planning Commission and the Chief of Police for their work in this connection. Resolution was received from the Planning Commission denying the application of Luther Berry for a variance permit. Mr. Berry was present and asked that the council go into this matter before taking any action. Motion was made by Council- man Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Resolutions were received from thePlanning Commission reconm~.~ending the granting of variance permits to Andrew Rodondi, Peter Rodondi, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ervin and Nello Certiberi. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted. Resolutions were received from the Planning Commission recommendin~ the granting of use permits to L. W. Woods, E. F. Silva, J. B. Joyaux and M. Blandini. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted. CARNIVAL-A. FINE: GASOLINE TANKS AIRPORT LUMBER, GRASSI & CO: COLOmbO BURGLAR ALARM: BERTOLUCCI OFF-SALE LICENSE: P. T. A. CURF~f LAW: INSURgeNCE AGENTS ASSN. CONTRACTORS BOND: MUDHOLE NEAR LINDENVILLE: PATTERSON BUSINESS LICENSE: BUSINESS LICENSE 105 LINDEN AVENUE: GASOLINE TANK-CAMPBELL CONST. & EQUIP. CO: GENERAL WAREHOUSE CO. BUILDING PERMIT: AMERICAN LEGION DANCES: SCAMPINI BUILDING PERMIT: BRENTWOOD SIGNALS: CLAIMS: Application was received from Allen Fine for the Cavalcade of the ~fest Carnival Shows to hold a carnival in this city from May 22nd through May 27th. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that this ap- plication be denied. Communications were received from the Airport Lumber Co. and P. Grassi & Co. & American Terrazzo Co. to install gasoline tanks on their premises. As the Fire Chief approved the installations, motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Council- man Elder and regularly carried, that permission to install these tanks be granted. Communication was received from Angelo Colombo advising that he had installed burg]ar alarm in his new store on Linden Avenue and re$1ested permission to have same connect with the Police headquarters alarm. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido, that this matter be referred to the police department. This motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Boido, Elder, Sani, Bracco; Noes, Councilman Cortesi. Notice was received from the State Board of Equalization advising that hearing on the city's protest against the issuance of off-sale license to Joseph & Lawrence R. Bertolucci would he held May 9, 1951 at 2 p. m. in the City Hall. This notice was ordered filed. Communication was received from the Coordinating Committee of P. T. A.'s requesting tbat the curfew law, with reference to minors, be enforced. This matter was refer- red to the Chief of Police. Communication was received from the South San Francisco Insurance Agents Association enclosing copy of proposed notice to bidders, requesting approval to have same attach- ed on the outside cover of plans and specifications submitted to contractors for their bids. This matter was referred to the city attorney for action. Communication was received from South San Francisco Land & Improvement Co. in answer to City Clerk's letter with reference to petition signed by Lindenville residents complaining of mudhole near the housing project. This communication suggested that the Housing Authority fence in the Lindenville area as the signs placed by the Land Co. were destroyed by children or residents of the Lindenville area. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, that the }!ousing Authority be contacted in regard to a fence around the Housing project. This motion was regularly carried. An application was submitted by George C. Patterson to conduct service and sales of Electrolux Cleaners from 978 Linden Avenue. As this was a residence, the council members were not in favor of issuing the license. However, Mr. Hansen, manaEer of the Burlingame Branch of the Electrolux Corp., was present and stated that this was a business zone and he could see no reason for the license not being issued. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that this matter be Held over for further consideration. The application of the Grand Garage for a repair shop at 105 Linden ivenue was with- drawn. Smith-Blair Inc. submitted application for a license at 105 Lindem Avenue for a warehouse, shipping and assembly place. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularlycarried, that permit be gr:~nted to Smith- Blair Inc. Communication was received from the Campbell Construction and Equipment Co. requesting permission to install an 8000 gallon gasoline storage tank adjacent to the concrete mixing bunker of the Pacific Coast Aggregates Co. As this installation was approved by the Fire Chief, Councilman Elder moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco, that permit be granted. This motion was regularly carried. Commmnication was received from the General I~rehouse Co. requesting permit to cons- truct a building south of the Michel & Pfeffer Iron Works for account of the Federal Supply Agency. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that permit be _granted providing all building regulations are complied with. Communication was received from the Bernard McCaffery Post No. 355 American Legion applying for permit for Saturday night dances at the Legion Hall, and requesting that the $25.00 fee be omitted. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Council- man Bracco and regularly carried, that permit be granted ~th~out the usual fee insofar as it effects the American Legion Post itself. Communication was received from A. J. Scampini requesting permission to erect a build- ing on Lot 32 Blk. ll7. Motion was made by CounciLman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that permit be granted providing all building regula- tions are complied with. Communication was received from the Division of Highway~ advising that a traffic study had been under,ken of the E1 Camino Real and Hazelwood Drive Spruce Avenue Extension area, and that a project report would be submitted to the headquarters office so that signals ~ould be installed at an early date. This communication was ordered filed. Claims in the amount of $19,421.34 were approved by the Finance Committee. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. MONTHLY REPORTS: Reports for the month of April 1951 were submitted by the Chief of Police, City Judge, Building Inspector, Tax Collector, Fire Chief and Humane Officer. On motion duly made, seconded, and regularly carried, reports as submitted were accept- ed and filed. ORDINANCE NO. 316 .~MENDING ZONING ORD: An ordinance amending zoning ordinance No. 269, providing for use permits with reference to establishments where liquor is sold, was read in its entirety for the second time. This ordinance was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. RESOLUTION NO. 1656 WINSTON MANOR NO. 2 AGRE~T: RESOLUTION NO. 1657 BOND, WINSTON RL~NOR NO. 2: The Stonecrest Corp. submitted an agreement covering the street improvements in Winston Manor No. 2, also bond in favor of the city covering the construction of said improvements. Councilman Boido introduced a resolution authorizing execution of agreement between the city and the Stonecrest Corp. with respect to the street improvements of Winston Mmnor No. 2. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Councilman .Bracco introduced a resolution approving the bond of the Stonecrest Corp. in the matter of the street improvements of I'~nston Manor No. 2. This reso- lution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. RED ARROW AUTO COURT S~ER: The City Manager recommended that permission be denied the Red Arrow Auto Court for the construction of a sewer to their property. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City ~nager be accepted. CURB SECOND LANE: The City Manager stated the Superintendent of Streets reported the curb at Second Lane and Bayshore Highway would be lowered just as soon as the utility pole was mov ed. COMMERCIAL AVE. DRAINAGE: The City Manager stated the drainage situation on Commercial Ave. was now being taken care of. CITY MANAGER POSITION: Councilman Cortesi stated he had a matter to bring before the council. He stated when the CityManager form of government was adopted two years ago by the city council, he was not in favor of same but felt thatas long as four members were in favor, he would go along with them, so voted for the city manager form of govern- ment. He criticized City Manager Larwood for not doin? what he felt was a good job. He said that Mr. Lsrwood should spend more time in his office. He criticized other actions of Mr. Larwood, such as supervision of South Linden Avenue imorove- ment, and he felt that the City Manager should be removed from office. Therefore, he moved that the City Manager's office be declared vacant tonight. There was no second to this motion. Mayor Sani called on the City ~nager. City Manager Larwood answered Councilman Cortesi's criticism as follows: He stated the South Linden Avenue project was under complete control of the Works Engineer but he had made a thorough investigation and he felt thst the additional materials used were necessary. He felt that Councilman Cortesi was against the City Manager form of goverr~ment, which took certain powers ~way from Councilman Cortesi. He stated he did not ask for the position, but was asked to accept it and if the council wished him to resign he would do so, but he would also continue in the office if the council wished. He stated he was proud to have been chosen South San Francisco's first City Manager, and he felt that he ?as done a good job. Mayor Sani stated when the City Manager was hired, all the council members knew he was living in Redwood City and they felt that a man holding that position should live out of town rather than in the city where he would be called upon to grant many favors. He felt that Mr. Larwood was doing a very good job and the city was lucky to have a man of his ability as city manager. Councilman Elder stated he campaigned for his last election on the issue of city manager and the people were in favor of it. He stated as the State Legislature allows cities of the sixth class to appoint a city manager without a vote of the people, they felt that Mark Larwood was the man for the job, and therefore Mr. Larwood should continue as City Manager. Councilman Bracco stated the city manager was in office when he was elected to the council. He stated Councilman Cortesi approached him before he was elected and stated he would support him (Bracco) if he would help him get rid of the City Man- ager. Councilman Bracco felt thst the city n~eded an administrative head as the city was growing rapidly. Councilman Boido stated he believed in the city manager form of Eovernment, and that Mr. Larwood has done a very good job. He did not think a man could be found who would do as good a job. There was a large crowd present and many of those present voiced their opinions. Following are the few who talked on the matter: Jay Conley, John Neil, Mrs. Beretta, Mrs. Hernan, Messrs. Noonan, b~cher, Silva, Bortis, Berry, Joyaux, Rainey, Bregante, Brocanelli, and Dawson. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to May 21, 1951 at 8 p. m. Time of Adjounrment - 9:50 p. m. APPROVED: Respectfully submit t ed, City Clerk