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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1952-06-02PLACE: TIME: CAT,T, TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: BIDS ALTERATIONS PUMPING STATION: RESOLUTION NO. 1758 CHANGE ORDERS SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT: PROGRESS REPORT SPRUCE AVE. IMP: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: USE AND VARIANCE PERMITS: EKSTROM ILLNESS: GHILARDI APPO~: EHLE & ARMAS APPOINTMENT: LIBRARY BOARD EXPIRATIONS: CIRCUS ICE C REAM GAS BUGGY: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1952 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith Absent: Councilman Joseph Bracco City Clerk having forwarded copy of the minutes of the previous meeting to all councilmen, Mayor Cortesi asked if there were any errors or omissions. There being none, the minutes were approved as submitted. This being the date set for the opening of bids for alterations to the existing pumping station, the following bids were submitted together with uecessary boud: Arthur R. Baum - total bid 4 items Allowance for salvaged items $23,932.00 200.00 Peter Sorenson - total bid 4 items Allowance for salvaged items $23,555.00 50O.0O Councilman Sani introduced a resolution awarding contract for alterations to pumping station to Peter Sorensou. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all councilmen present. A communication was received from Works Engineer Randlett submitting two change orders for the Joint Sewage Treatment Plant and recommending they be approved. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted. A communication was received from Works Engineer Randlett submitting a progress report ou improvement of Spruce Avenue. He added that since the carpenter's strike was over work would be commenced ou the bridge which construction would take about two months. Ordered filed. A communication was received from the Planning Commission asking the City Council to meet with the Planning Commission. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the invitation of the commission be accepted and that the Mayor set a date. Mayor Cortesi set Thursday evening June 12th. The Planning Commission submitted the following resoluticns, together with its recommendations: Res. ~255 - Use Permit, Clara Bergamaschi, granted Res. ~256 - Variance Permit, George Mills, granted Res. ~257 - Variance Permit, Mario Mazzanti, denied Res. ~258 - Petition to amend Sec. 4.1 of Ord. ~269 changing lot 8 block g from R-1 to R-2. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the above resolutions be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. A communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Officer Kenneth Ekstromwas off duty May 17 and 18 due to illness. Ordered filed. A oommunicationwas received from Building Inspector G. L. Rozzi recommending the appointment of Roy Ghilardi to the position of Asst. Bldg. Inspector. Coun- cilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Bldg. Inspector be accepted and Roy Ghilardi be appointed Asst. Bldg. Inspector subject to the one year's probationary period. A comunication ~s received from Supt. of Streets Henry Schweining recommending the appointment of John Ehle and Robert Armas to the position of Utility Men. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that John Ehle and Robert Armas be appointed to the position of Utility Men subject to the one year's probationary period. A communication was received from the Library advising that the terms of Mrs. Lenore Varui, Miss Helen Rourke and G. Carl Wellerwould expire June B0, 1952. The Clerk also informed the Council that the terms of office of Lilliau Cavassa and Rue Clifford had expired July l, 1951. Mayor Cortesi asked that the letter be filed. A communication was received from the Circus Ice Cream asking permission to use an approved 50 gallon gas buggy iu their garage at the rear of 220 Grand Avenue. This request was approved by Fire Chief Welte. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly c~rried, that the permit be granted as approved by the Fire Chief. MORELOS DANCE: FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST SIGNS: MAYFAIR VILT.AGE SIGNS: BUSINESS LICENSES: ARCO BUILDING CO. ANNEXATION: RESOLUTION NO. 1759 PROPOSED ANNEXATION PARK HAVEN: 7 PROPOSALS: RESOLUTION NO. 1760 SCHOOL INT. TO D~ PROPERTY: SHAW ROAD: RESOLUTION NO. 1761 INDUSTRIAL ACRES: RESOLUTION NO. 1762 SHAW ROAD IMPROVEMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 1763 EMPLOY AT~OENEY SHAW ROAD: A communication was received from Sociedad Mutualista Mexicaua asking permission to hold dance iu American Legion Hall, June 7, 1952. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Saui, and regularly carried, that the permit be granted sub- ject to the necessary fee and police prStection. A communication was received from First Church of Christ, Scientist asking permis- sion to erect four directional signs at various locations in the City. 0n motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, the m~tter ~as referred to the Planning Commission. A communication was received from Mayfair Co~nunity Club asking that signs be erected designatingMayfatr Village and Orange Avenue Memorial Park. Ou motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, the matter was referred to the Planning CommisSion. A COB~OIIICATION was received from Mayfair Community Club asking that attantion be given to the re-opening of Mayfair Avenue extension. The matter was laid over for further study. An application for a license to engage in Printing and reproductions was received from Edward M. Eliaseu, business to be located at 206 RaveuwoodWay. Councilman Saul moved that the request be denied for the reason that the place of business is designated for a residential area. Au application for a business license was received fromFred D. Johnson to engage iu the business of solicitatiug for the sale of automatic clothes line. Acting City Attorney Lyons advised that if he proposes to canvass the city he must pay the solicitors license. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that permit be granted as long as the license fee for soliciting is paid. An application for a business license to engage in auto wrecking in the 200 block ou So. Maple Avenue was received from Frank DeFanti. Councilman Sani said that this type of business was not au asset to the city and should be classified as a nuisance. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the matter be referred to the Planning Co~fssiou. A communication was received from the Arco Building Co. asking consideration be given application for annexation of certain territory. After discussion Acting City Attorney Lyons advised that a resolution of intention to annex property would have to be adopted by the council, this resolution would have to be published iu two papers, one local and one out of town and that the city would have to bear the expense of this advertising. Mr. Cosgrove advised that the Arco Building Co. would make a contribution to the city to pay for this advertising if it would expedite matters. Councilman Smith asked that the Arco Building Co. furnish each council member with a map so that the council could go over the proposed property to be annexed. Wednesday at I p. m. was the date set for the council to go over the proposed ~ite with Mr. Cosgrove. Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution giving notice of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory to be known as Park Haven. The resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council present. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the m~tter of annexation of uninhabited territory owned by Arco Building Co. and San Mateo Mounted Sheriff's Posse Club be referred to the Planning Commission for a report to the Council before the July 7 meeting. The matter of the seven proposals as submitted by Councilman Smith and Noonan was brought up. Couucil~n Sani and Bracco submitted their proposals on these seven proposals and Councilman Saul asked that they be read. After discussion, Council- man Noonan moved that the proposals be laid over for study. The motion was sec- onded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried. Councilman Smith asked that the statement on page B, third paragraph of Councilmen Sani's and Bracco's pro- posals be retracted. Councilman Sant said the phraseology carried implications not intended and was willing to retract this statement. Claims in.the amount of $35118.88were submitted by the Finance Committee. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution to accept deed for certain school district property in exchange for certain city property. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council preseut.~ The South San Francisco Land Company, being the owners of 85% of the property in Industrial Acres, filed petition and waiver iu the matter of improvement of Shaw Road. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution declaring that investigation proceedings are not required iu Shaw Road proceedings. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council present. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of intention to improve Shaw Road. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of hhe council present. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution employing Rudolph Rapsey, Attorney, for Shaw Road proceedings. This resolution was adopted~by the unanimous vote of all members of the council present. RESOLUTION NO. 1764 PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS SHAW ROAD: RESOLUTION NO. 1765 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICETIONS SHAW ROAD: RESOLUTION NO. 1766 DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER: RESOLUTION NO. 1767 ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE: PROTEST MEETING WEED ABAT~iENT: IN RE STREETS STERLING MANOR CITY CLERK APPOINTMENT: LIBRARY BOARD APP 0IN~: RECREATION COMMISSION APP OINTMENTS: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: IN RE: CITY CLERK: IN RE: CITY ATTORNEY VACANCY: LEON CASTOR USE PERMIT: CITY CLERK: Councilman Sani introduced a resolution ordering plans and specifications, appointing engineer of work and directing estimate to be made. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council present. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution approving plans and specifications of Shaw Road and approving estimate of Engineer of work. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council present. Councilman Sani introduced a res,lution designating newspaper in which shall be published all matters pertaining to Resolution No. 1762. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council present. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution establishing prevailing wage scale. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council present. This being the date set for the hearing of protests on weed abatement and disc- ing lots, Mayor Cortesi asked if there were any protests, there being none, Councilman Noonan declared the hearing was closed. Mayor Cortesi said there should be uo charge against the property owners for discing the lots. Councilman Smith said the property owners should pay, and moved that the property owners should be charged for disciug lots and removing weeds fr6mparking area. This motion was seconded by Councilman Noouan. The motion did not carry and was withdrawn as Councilman Sani maid he thought the matter was settled at the last meeting, and the matter was laid over. The matter of accepting the streets in Sterling Manor No. 2 was brought up. It was decided that the council would inspect the streets in Sterling Manor No. 2 at the same time they make an inspection of Park Haven. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Randlett for a map of Sterling Manor No. 2. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Smith that Arthur Rodondi be appointed City Clerk. May~r Cortesi called for Roll Call. Ou roll call, council- men voted as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonau, Adolph Sani, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi; Noes, Councilmen, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. Mayor Cortesi submitted the names of Lillian Cavassa and Rue Clifford for appoint- ment to the Library Board. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that the Mayor's appointments be confirmed. Mayor Cortesi submitted the names of Dorothy Hyuding and Lura Sellick for appoint- ment to the Recreation Commission. CounciLman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the Mayor's appointments be confirmed. Mayor Cortesi submitted the name of John Gardner for appointment to the Planning Comission, replacing Marlo Voloute. Councilman Smith and Noouau said they would like to meet Gardner before approving appointment to this post. Councilman Sani suggested holding off appointment till next meeting in order that Councilmen Smith and Noonau might have the opportunity of meeting Mr. Gardner. Acting City Attorney Lyons asked the Council when the City Clerkwas to take office. Mayor Cortesi said he should take over immediately and Councilman Sani said it should be held dp till bond was approved. Mr. Sauford addressed the council and asked for the qualifications of the man appointed. Councilman Smith stated that the council had heard ll applicants and felt they had made the right choice. Councilman Sani brought up the matter of an appointment to fill the vacancy left by the death of John W. Coleberd. He said he was advised by Acting City Attoruey Lyons that under our ordinance it had to be civil service. Councilman Sani moved that the Personnel Board be instructed to set up qualifications for a city attorney. There was uo second. Councilman Noouan moved that the Personnel Board prepare a form of examination for city attorney and present it to the City Council. Mr. Charles Ledwith addressed the council and said the Personnel Board has ample authority and all that need be done is for the council to instruct the Personnel Board to call for the examination. The motion ~as seconded by Councilman Smith, and regularly carried. Mr. Walter Ackerman appeared before the council in behalf of his client, Leon Castor. He stated Mr. Castor had applied for a use permit for the purpose of converting the existing building at 420 Miller Avenue into a combined dwelling and doctor's office. Councilman Sani said that since this was not zoned for business, he was no~ in favor of granting the permit. Councilman Smith asked Mr. Robinson as to whether or not the permit was granted on a revocable basis, to which he replied "No". Councilman Noonan asked that the matter be laid over for two weeks. Councilman Smith moved that the recommendation of the Planning Comission be accepted. There being no second, Councilman Smith withdrew his motion and the matter was laid over. Councilman Smith asked if the matter of the appointment of the City Clerkwas all settled and Acting City Attorney Lyons advised that a bond would have to be procured and approved by the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY: APPROVED: Mr. Carroll Bucher addressed the city council in a eulogy to the late City Attorney J. W. Coleberd. N~yor Cortesi asked for a minute of silence and Coun- cilman Saul asked that the Acting City Attorney draw up a resolution of condolence to the memory of Mr. Coleberd, that a copy of such resolution be spread upon t~e minutes and a copy sent to the family of Mr. Coleberd. On motion by Councilman Sani,.seconded by Councilman Noonan, the meeting was ad- Journed to Wednesday, June h, at 3 P. m. The motion was regularly carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p. m. out of respect to the late City Attor- ney J. W. Coleberd. Time of Adjournment - 10:45 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Mayor CITY ATTORNEY: AD JOURNMENT: APPROVED: Mayor Mr. Carroll Bucher addressed the city council in a eulogy to the late City Attorney J. W. Coleberd. Mayor Cortesi asked for a minute of silence and Coun- cilman Sani asked that the Acting City Attorney draw up a resolution of condolence to the memory of Mr. Coleberd, that a copy of such resolution be spread upon t~ minutes and a copy sent to the family of Mr. Coleberd. On motion by Councilman Sani,.seconded by Councilman Noonan, the meeting was ad- Journed to Wednesday, June 4, at B P. m. The motion was regularly carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p. m. out of respect to the late City Attor- ney J. W. Coleberd. Time of Adjournment - 10:45 p. m. Respectfully submitted, APPRG