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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1951-08-0644¸ PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: CHANGE ORDER SE~ER DISPOSAL PLANT: SPRUCE AVENUE BRIDGE: STONECREST CORPORATION ACCESS TO HIGHWAY: REZONING WILLIAM L. RIDENOUR: PLANNING COMMISSION USE PERMITS: VARIANCE PERMIT JOSEPH OLSON: PLANNING COMMISSION USE PERMITS: FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN EXAMINATIONS: OFFICER ERNEST CORTEZ INJURY: ALLEN KLEX{ME POLICE RADIO & TELEPHONE OPERATOR: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CLEAN SIDEWALKS: FIR~24AN DENSMORE R. DAVIS RESIGNATION: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. Present: Councilmen Victor Boido, Charles K. Elder, AdOlph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco Absent: None The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p. m. by Mayor Sani. City Clerk having forwarded copies of the minutes of the previous meetings of July 16, 1951, July 17, 1951 and July 18, 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 the Works Engineer recommending two Change Orders with reference to the Sewage Disposal Plant. Motion was made by Council- man Bracco, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted. Communication was received from the Works Engineer submitting for approval plans and specifications for a bridge on Spruce Avenue at Colma Creek, the cost of same estimated at $21,OOO.00. Motion was made by Councilman Cortesi, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the plans and specifications as submitted by the Works Engineer be approved. Communication was received from the Planning Commission, enclosing a letter from Civil Engineer, Edwin H. Smith, with reference to access of Clary Avenue to Junipero Serra Boulevard Extension. The Commission expressed a wish to have a meeting with all interested parties. The City Manager stated a meetin~ had been held with all concerned and this matter had been handled satisfactorily. This communication was ordered filed. Resolution was received from the PlanninE Commission recommending the amending of Zoning Ordinance No. 269, to rezone various lots in the Town of Baden from a C-1 to C-2 district. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder, .and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary amendment to the ordinance. Resolutions were received from the Planning Commission recommending the denying of Use Permits to Mrs. Bernice Moe, Randall M. Reaves and Walter E. Eversole. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the PlanninE Commission be accepted and the above mentioned Use Permits be de~ied. Resolution was received from the Plannin~ Commission recommending the denying of a Variance to Joseph Olson. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and Variance be denied Joseph 01son. Resolutions were received from the Planning Commission recommending the grant- ing of Use Permits to Emilio Cortesi, Mark Senaldi and J. P. Fitzgibben. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and rezularly carried, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted and the above mentioned three parties be granted Use Permits. Communication was received from the Personnel Board advising that the following candidates had successfully completed the examination for Fire Captain and were certified in the order given: William A. Fox Densmore Davis Thomas Galli 78 72.60%,o 70.3~% This communication was ordered filed. Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Officer Cortez had returned to his regular duties as of July lVth. This communication was ordered filed. Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Allen Klemme commenced duties on August l, 1951, as a Police Radio and Telephone Operator at the monthly salary of $280.00 · . Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido that Allen Klemme be appointed as a Police Radio and Telephone Operator on a temporary basis. Communication was received from the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce suggesting that the City Council work out a plan with the merchants to keep their sidewalks clean. Motion was made by Councilman Cortesi, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the Clerk write the Businessmen's Association asking that they do the best they can to keep their sidewalks clean. Communication was received from Fireman Densmore R. Davis submitting his resigna-~ tion as a Fireman, effective September~l, 1951. Motion was made by Councilman PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES: HANNAFORD & TALBOT SOUTH LINDEN AVENUE: ERNEST ~J~FJTADT CHICKENS: MANCHA AVALON BREN~OOD BO~/fL LICENSE: BREN~VOOD WASHETTE: HOME CONSTRUCTION CO. PERMIT: REPORT ON BOND SALE: CLAIMS: R. A. FARISH PAYMenT: RESOLUTION NO. 1687 STOP SIGNS: RESOLUTION NO. 1688 PARKING LOTS: RESOLUTION NO. 1689 S~ER F~S~94ENT: RESOLUTION NO. 1690 DIAGRAM -WINSTON MANOR: RESOLUTION NO. 1691 DIAGRAM - SO. MAPLE AVE: RESOLUTION NO. 1692 DIAGRAM - HILLSIDE BOULEVARD: RESOLUTION NO. 1693 LEASE - BERETTA: RESOLUTION NO. 1694 BOX CULVERT - SPRUCE AVENUE: Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the resigna- tion of Densmore R. Davis be accepted. Mayor Sani stated that while he regretted Davis leaving the City employ, he was glad to hear that he had no complaints against the City especially with reference to salary. Communication was received from the American Automobile Association advising that the Board of Judges of the 1950 AAA National Pedestrian Protection Contest unanimously voted that South San Francisco receive special recognition for its splendid record of no pedestrian deaths and also extend- ing congratulations to Chief of Police Belloni. This communication was ordered filed. Communication was received, from Hannaford and Talbot asking when they might expect delivery of bonds on South Linden Avenue. This communication was referred to the City Attorney. Communication was received from Ernest Klestadt asking permission to raise chickens on his property on East Grand Avenue. Councilman Elder stated that as this was in the live stock area he could see no objection to the raising of chickens, therefore, he made a motion that Ernest Klestadt be granted permission to raise chickens as requested. This motion was seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried. Communication was received from Joseph F. Mancha with reference to Avalon Outfall Sewer. This communication was~Feferred to the City Attorney. Application for a Business License for a Restaurant, Cocktail Lounge, Bowling and Billiards was submitted for the Brentwood Bowl. Motion was made by Councilman Elder and seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that Business License be granted to the Brentwood Bowl for a Restaurant and Bowling and Billiards. Application for a Business License for Self-Service Laundry at 124 Brentwood Drive was submitted by Raymond T. Bly. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that permit be ~ranted. Communication was received from theHome Construction Co. requestin~ permission to move Dyers Tire Shop from lots 13 and 14 to lots 16 and 17 Block 145. Motion was made by Councilman Cortesi, seconded by Councilman Elder and re~ularly carried, that permit be granted. Preliminar? opinion covering Series C 1949 Disposal Bonds was received from Orrick, Dahlquist, Neff & Herrington together with a bill for $500.00 covering fee. Motion was mede by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that claim for $500.00 be paid. Claims in the amount of $18,874.96 were approved by the Finance Committee. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. The Works Engineer advised that R. A. Farish was entitled to a payment of $2,206.57 covering Spruce Avenue extension improvements. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that payment of $2,206.57 be made to R. A. Farish. Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution providing for installation of stop si.~ns in the City. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution accepting deed from California Pacific Title Insurance Company covering lots 12 to 13 in Block 126. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. Councilman Elder introduced a Resolution of Intention to vacate a sewer easement in Parcel 71, Zone C. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. Councilman Boido introduced a resolution approving the diagram of the district described in Resolution of Intention No. 1594, Winston Manor. This'resolu- tion was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution approving the diagram of district described in Resolution of Intention No. 1573 South Maple Avenue. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution approving diagram of district described in Resolution of Intention No. 1525 Hillside Boulevard. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. Councilman Elder introduced a resolution authorizing a lease between Henry Beretta and Astrid Beretta, and the City of South San Francisco. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. Councilman Boido introduced a resolution ordering construction of a multiple box culvert in Spruce Avenue at Colma Creek. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members~the Couhcil. . RESOLUTION NO. 1695 CHANGE RESOLUTION NO. 1666: Councilman Elder introduced a resolution of intention to make changes and modifica- tions in the proceedings under Resolution of Intention No. 1666. This resolu- tion was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the Council. INSURANCE FUND RETI~,~~ BOARD: The City Manager stated he had a talk with a representative of the State Compensa- tion Insurance Fund regarding a Review Board composed of City Department heads to check all accidents. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Counci~ man Boido and re._~ularly carried, that the City M~nager be authorized to arrange with the Compensation Insurance Fund for a Review Board. THIRD LANE IMPROVEMFNTS: Councilman Cortesi brought up the matter of the improvement of Third Lane. The Works Engineer advised he had been delayed in preparing the details on Third Lane but he would have something for next meeting night. REPAIRING OF BROKEN SIDe, TALKS: Councilman Cortesi brought up the matter of repairing broken sidewalks. He stat- ed signs should be placed on all broken sidewalks, unless the City wished to be held liable for injuries due to these broken sidewalks. He felt that the City should continue repairing the sidewalks without cost to the property owners. Councilman Elder was of the opinion that the insurance we carried would be cheaper than paying for the repairing of sidewalks, but if the sidewalks were broken due to the trees same should be fixed without cost to the property owners. Mayor Sani read letters from various cities regarding the repairing of sidewalks and all stated that they do not repair sidewalks free of charge. Councilman Cortesi suggested that the papers give some publicity to fact that the City is not repair- ing sidewalks at the City's expense. Councilman Elder said we should abide by the 1911 Act and assess property o-maers for the repair of sidewalks. The Mayor was of the opinion that we should abide by the 1911 Act. It was Councilman Cortesi's opinion that the City should continue to repair sidewalks free of charge and he so moved. There was no second to this motion. The City Mmnager asked if it is to be understood that notices be posted for sidewalk repair as specified by the 1911 Act. Mayor Sani advised him that this was correct. BLOOD BANK: F. Luccio addressed the Council and stated South San Francisco Blood Bank Day was to be August 17th, and the Unit would be in South San Francisco that day from 3:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. at the Model Furniture Center. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to August 20, 1951 at 8:00 p. m. Time of Adjournment - 9:15 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk APPROVED: