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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1951-07-02PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: FIRemEN SECOND YEAR: OFFICERS BLANDINI & CORTEZ INJURY: OFFICER SHAFFLEY ABSENCE: OFFIC~ SHAFFLEY MILITARY S~VICE: PLANNING COMMISSION COOK REZONING: PLANNING COMMISSION STREE~ & HIGHWAY PLAN: USE P~MIT-J. MOROCCO: BR~2~TWOOD CLUB: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO H~lD MONDAY, JULY 2, 1951 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. Pres ent: Absent: Councilmen Victor Boido, Charles K. Elder, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Emilio Cortesi None The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p. m. by Mayor Sani. City Clerk having forwarded copies of the minutes of the previous meetings of June 18, 1951 and June 25, 1951 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 Fire Chief Welte advising that Firemen W. Fraumeni, T. Harrison and J. Park had completed their second year as firemen and were entit- led to the maximum salary for that position, effective July 1st. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief be accepted, and firemen Fraumeni, Harrison and Park be paid the salary for second year firemen. Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Officers Mario Blandini and Ernest Cortez were injured in an automobile accident while on duty June 22, 1951, and would be off duty for an undetermined length of time. This com- munication was ordered filed. Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Officer Put- nell Shaffley was absent from duty, with permission, from June 6 to June 19, 1951 due to illness in his family. This communication was ordered filed. Communication was received from Officer Purnell Shaffley requesting leave of absence due to having been recalled to active duty in the U. S. Navy. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that leave of absence be granted Officer Shaffley for military service. Resolution was received from the Planning Commission recommending denying the peti- tion of W. A. Cook to amend zoning ordinance No. 269, rezoning lot 2 block 83 from R-2 to C-1 district. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Resolution was received from the Planning Commission proposing amending Street & Highway Plan to permit the extension of San Bruno Road. Motion was made by Council- man Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be accepted. Resolution was received from the Planning Commission recommending the granting of a use permit to J. Morenco for the building of a duplex at 129 Willc~ Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Communication was received from the Brentwood Club asking that the council take immediate action on the following items: ~ 1. Extension of Conmur street through Country Club Park so as to pro- vide access from Brentwood to the Avalon School. 2. Installation of playground equipment and landscaping of the South San Francisco Park area situated in Brentwood. Connection of the sewers of the Avalon School with the sewer syste~ of South San Francisco at the earliest possible time in order to assure opening of the Avalon School in September 1951, on schedule. BUILDING CONF~ENCE SALT LAKE CITY: LONE RANGER DANCE PERMIT: STANDARD OIL STATION MILLER AND LINDEN: SANTA CRISTO SOCIETY CELEBRATION: WINDBREAKER ATHLETIC CLUB DANCE: FIR~24AN BEGNAL INJURY: BORBA BUSINESS LICENSE: PARE~AY T~RACE NO. 3: IMPROVEMENTS: CLAIMS: BUDGET: ONE WAY STREETS ORDINANCE: RESOLUTION NO. 1672 GEORGE W. HOLSTON: Mayor Sani stated the playground equipmen~ had been ordered and Superintendent of Streets was preparing plans for the laying of pipe to the playground. Super- intendent of Streets Schweining stated the sidewalk work would be started this week. The Mayor advised that bids for the Avalon sewer would be opened Monday, July 9th and work would start at an early date. The extension of Contour Street, he was of the opinion, should be referred to the City Manager and Works ~hgineer. Mr. King, President of the Brentwood Club, presented a petition signed by approx- imately 295 residents of the Brentwood subdivision, to show that he was repre- senting the club. ne stated he would like something concrete on what is being done on the matters as requested in the club letter. He stated all residents were willing to give any help needed. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the matter of the extension of Contour Street be referred to the City Manager and Works Engineer. Mr. Bocchieri, &lB Briarwood Drive, asked when a reply could be expected from the Works Engineer. He was advised this would be at the next meeting, July 16, 1951. Communication was received from the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conferemce advising that their annual meeting would be held in Salt Lake City September 18-21, and recommending that the Building Inspector be authorized to attend this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the Building Inspector be allowed to attend the annual Building Officials Conference at Salt Lake City September 18-21, with an expense allowance of not to exceed $150.00 with a time limit of one week. Application for a dance permit was received from the Lone Ranger, 210 Grand Ave. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that permit be granted. Communication was received from Robert J. McGahie, attorney, applying for permis- sion for the Standard Oil Company to erect and maintain a gasoline station on property at the corner of Linden & Miller Avenues. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that permit be grant- ed. Communication was received from the Santa Cristo Society requesting permission to hold a celebration including fireworks on September 22 and 23, 1951, and that the street flags be put up. Motion was made by Councilman Cortesi, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that permission be granted. Communication was received from the Windbreakers Athletic Club requesting permis- sion to hold a dance at the Windbreaker Hall Saturday, July 21, 1951. Motion was made by Councilman Cortesi, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that permit be granted. Communication was received from Fire Chief Welte advising that Fireman Clifford Begnal had returned to duty after an absence of twenty days due to an injury. Also, that Thos. Harrison was absent from duty June 27 - 28. This communication was ordered filed. An application was presented by William Borba for the manufacturing of light plastics at 319 - &th Lane. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that license be granted, providing all fire regulations are complied with. Communication was received from Works Engineer Randlett advising that street improvements in Parkway Terrace No. 3 had been completed except for installing two cleanouts and the final clean up of the Job, and that Mr. Shaw of the South San Francisco Land & Improvement Co. had agreed to make payments only Upon his approval. He therefore recommended the acceptance of these street improvements. Communication addressed to Mr. Larwood from the South San Francisco Land & Imp- rovement Company, advised that no money would be paid contractor L. C. Smith until the bills were approved and accepted by Works Engineer Randlett. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted and street improvements in Parkway Terrace No. 3 be approved. Claims in the amount of $21,120.66 were approved by the Finance Committee. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, claims as submitted were order- ed paid. City Manager Larwood presented for approval budget for the fiscal year 1951-52. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the budget as submitted, in the amount of $661,567.50, be approved. An ordinance establishing Cyoress Avenue from Bade~ Avenue to Miller Avenue, Third Lane from Cypress Avenue to Maple Avenue and Fourth Lane from Cypress Avenue to Maple Avenue as one way thoroughfares, was presented and read in its entirety. Councilman Elder introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS it has pleased A~mfghty God in his infinite wisdom to take from our midst George W. Holston; and WHEREAS Mr. Holston was a member of theLegislative body of the City of South San Francisco, formerly known as the Board of Trustees of said city and now known as the City Council, for twenty (20) years; and RESOLUTION NO. 1673 BURI BURI PARK SITE: RESOLUTION NO. 167& PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS SIGN: RESOLUTION NO. 1675 PACIFIC COAST CONST. CO. DEED HILLSIDE: RESOLUTION NO. 1676 VACATION RES. #1670: RESOLUTION NO. 1677 SALE OF SERIES C BONDS: AUSTIN SWI~ER: THIRD LANE IMPROVE- ME~TS: AVALON SEW~{: ADJOURNMENT: WHEREAS Mr. Holston served efficiently ar~ uprightly as president of the Board of Trustees and as Mayor of this city, was an outstanding citize~ of this community for more than forty (~0) years was a citizen of the highest character, was at all times interested in the welfare of our community and gave unsparingly of his time in the promotion of its best interests; RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that this City Council laments the passing of George W. Holston and extends its sympathy to Nellie Holston, his surviving wife, and to Harry Holston, his brother, in their time of bereavement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be inscribed in the minutes of the City Council and that a copy thereof be sent to each Mrs. Nellie Holston and Mr. Harry Holston. This resolution was adopted, by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution offering to pay for the development of a park site in the Buri Buri tract. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all membersof the council. Councilman Boido introduced a resolution granting permission to Pan American Airways to relocate a sign. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all mem- bers of the council. Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution accepting deed from Pacific Coast Con- struction Company, covering the land in the Hillside Boulevar~ area. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution vacating resolution No. 1670, providing for the issuance of bonds. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Councilman Elder introduced a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of sewage disposal bonds, Series C, in the amount of $500,000.00. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that this resolution be read by title only. City Clerk then read title of this reso- lution: "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SERIES C BONDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO KNOWN AS "CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ~S~AGE DISPOSAL BONDS - 1949"; PRESCRIBING THE AMOUNT, DATE Ah~ FORM OF SERIES C BONDS AND THE COBPONS ATTACHED THERETO; AND PRESCRIBING THE MATURITIES THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID BONDS AND COUPONS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF SAID BONDS; AND DIRECTING NOTICE OF SALE OF SAID SERIES C BONDS TO BE GIVEN." This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Offer of $~50.OO for the Austin Patrol Sweeper was received from George L. Avery, and the City Manager recommended that this dTer be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the offer of $450.00 from George L. Avery for the Austin be accepted. Sweeper Works Engineer Randlett advised he was working on plans for the improvement of Third Lane and was of the opinion it would be necessary to have a meeting with the property e~ners, with regard to the grade. Mrs. Hernan asked how long it would take to complete the installing of the Avalon sewer. She was advised by the Works Engineer that it would take approximately forty-five working days. There was some discussion as to a road leading from Southwood to the new school or a pathway to provide passage for the children. On motion of Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to July 9, 1951 at &:30 p. m. Time of Adjournment - 9:10 p. m. Respectfully su~bmit t ed, APPROVED: City Clerk