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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1952-08-04PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: FINAL MAP WINSTON MANOR NO. 3: HILLSIDE MANOR CORP. TRAILER COURT: SHAFFLEY R~ TO WORK: COI~ACT WITH STATE PERSONT~EL BOARD: RECREATION CONGRESS: REG~MEETING OFT HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1952 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting w~s called to order at 8:10 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Present: Councilmen John Noouau, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi & Telford Smith Absent: Councilman Joseph Bracco City Clerk having for~arded copy of the minutes of the previous meeting to all councilmen, Mayor Cortesi asked if there were any errors or omissions. Mayor Cortesi requested that the minutes of the meeting of July 21, 1952 ou Page 2, Paragraph 2 be corrected from the manner iu which it read relative to the state- meut of Councilmen Smith stating that Mr. Cortesi by his action had created a monopoly for the small businessman. It was corrected to read, "Mr. Smith stated, 'Mr. Mayor, the action of the council majority has just established a monopoly for the small businessman.'". Councilman Sani requested the minutes of July 25, 1952 be corrected to show that the motion he had made seconded by Councilman Noonau, that Councilman Bracco be given permission to leave the state and not the city as shown. Councilman Smith requested that the minutes of the meeting of July 7, 1952 ou Page 4 Paragraph 9 be shown corrected to read that Councilman Smith requested tha~ an Assistant City Manager be appointed and that he have the qualifications of au Engineer and not to read that au Assistant Engineer to Works Engineer was re- quested, as shown. Ou motion of Councilman Noonan, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, the corrections to the minutes were ordered made. A communication was received from the Planning Commission regarding approval of the final map of Winston Manor ~B with the proviso that lot B blk. 29 and lots 9 and l0 iu blk. B5 for the Recreation Commission, cover drain pipe across San Francisco Water Company easement and between blocks 35 and 36 also subject to successful negotiations of the use of the E1 Rancho Theatre approach road to Winston Manor ~B, providing a continuous street pattern through bo Rancho Burl Buri and all other provisions contained iu subdivision ordinance ~297. Council- man Noouau asked if it was not au oversite of the Planning Commission in men- tioning only lot B as the letter from the Recreation Commission stated lots B and 4 iu block 29. Recreation Director A. Buljan stated that the description really means lots B and 4 . Councilman Smith spoke regarding the map as submit- ted between the School Board and the city that Keats Avenue w~s to be extended through inasmuch as the School District has considerable expense. Councilman Noonan requested that the matter be laid over for further study ou the street problem and that Hamliu be contacted for further discussion. Councilman Smith stated that regarding the street, he was not in favor of the city paying for the improvements. Every effort should be made by Stonesou to contact Hamliu relative to this problem. A meeting should then be held for the discussion of the problem and then the matter of the street can be decided. Mayor Cortesi asked if there was any one present to represent the Hamlin interests. Mr. Oliver Hamlin, son of the property owner, was present who spoke stating that he was present to be- come aware of the problem and to discuss it later. He further stated he was un- able to make any decision at this meeting. Councilman Noonau asked why it was not possible to leave this matter to the Planning Commission for action. City Manager McClung stated he had spoken to Mr. Schaur relative to this and had per- mission to act tu behalf of the Planning Commission. A communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the request for permission from the Hillside Manor Corp. for the construction of a trailer court to be erected at the northern edge of Burl Burl, west of E1 Camino Real and east of Sterling Manor ~2. It was moved by Councilman Noouan, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that protest be registered against the construction of this trailer court. A communication was received from the office of the Chief of Police notifying that Purnell Shaffley had returned to active duty as Police Officer having been granted military leave prior, on June 25, 1951. Mayor Cortesi ordered the com- munication filed. A communication was received from the office of the Personnel Board regarding the renewal of the city's contract with the California State Personnel Board. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularly carried, the contract was ordered renewed. A communication was received from the office of the Recreation Department regard- lng the National Congress of the National Recreation Association to be held iu Seattle Washington Sept. 29th to OCtober 3, 1952 and recommending that A. A. Buljan be sent to attend. Mayor Cortesi ordered this communication filed to the next reg- ular meeting. TREES, MEMORIAL PARK: SUNStIINE GARDENS RECREATION LAND: RECREATION COESSION ANNUAL REPORT: RECREATION SITES WINSTON MANOR ~3: SECOND LANE IMPROVEMENT PROTESTS: WILMS REZONING: ~ICI~ ~STIVAL VFW: S.F. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING: ANNUAL CONGRESS & EQUIP~NT SHOW: A co~nuuicatiouwas received from the office of the Recreation Department relative to the removal of two large trees, one on each side of the Memorial Park Recreation Building for the installation of a tether ball apparatus. Ou motion of Councilma~ Noon&n, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, the reco~neudatiou of the Recreation Commission as submitted was grouted. A communication was received from the office of the Recreation Department relative to survey now iu progress on laud granted iu Sunshine Gardens by subdividers. Communication was ordered filed. A communication was received from the office of the Recreation Department submit- lug information ou the annual report. Oumotiou of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Saul and regolarly carried, the report as submitted was accepted. A communlcatiou was received from the office of the Recreation Department relative to recreational sites in Winston Manor ~3 as recommended by the Recreation Depart- ment. On motion of Councilman Noon&u, seconded by Councilm~u Smith and regularly carried, sites as recommended were approved. Copy was directed to be sent to the Planning Commission and Planning Commission to report back if the lots are desirable as recreational and playground sites. A coEmunication was received from certain residents protesting the assessment of Second Lane improvement as their property does not abutt Second Lane. Councilman Smith requested au explanation of this and was informed by Works Engineer Raudlett that property owners that &butt Second Lane were to be assessed, but that these property owners did not &butt. Councilman Sani explained the condition of the split lots, one being ou the lane and the other ou Commercial Avenue side of the street. Councilman Noouan suggested that the City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer make a study of this and bring iua report. Councilman Smith requested that the original petition and Third Lane Petition should be brought iu as well. A c~unicatiou Fas received from Earl Wi/ms relative to the council reconsidering the petition to rezone their property to C-1. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan that the council reconsider the request taking into consid- eration that it would create competition for other busiuess.~-Couucilmau Sani stated that the problem had been taken up before and did not see why we should have to go ~rough it again. Mayor Cortesi stated that when the need arises he would be the first to go along. He further stated he wished to see business and residential districts remain compact and not scattered. Councilman Smith stated if the council was going to legislate when the time arose. Because we had a business area did not mean it would remain the main area. The town Fas growing and would continue to grow. Mayor Cortesi stated the majority of the council went for the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Sani stated the discussion was uncalled for as it was discussed before and was settled. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan that a roll call vote be taken. Thomas Kay of the Planning Commission stated that possibly the statement he had made at the last meeting relative to this matter was the re&sou for Coun- cilman Smith bringing it up again. Councilman Noouau stated that the re&sou for reconsidering is to find out what the mix-up was. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noouau and Smith; Noes, Councilmen Sani and Cortesi. Councilman Smith then asked City Attorney Lyons what the procedure would be iua deadlock and was informed that the council could wait until the 5th councilman would be in attendance. A communication was received from Thomas Needham, Attorney at law, relative to insurance covering liability at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Tri City Festival. Councilman Noouan requested of City Attorney Lyons, information if liability was covered, to which he was informed that it was. Councilman Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Smith &nd regularly carried, that the permit be granted as adequate insurance was provided for and that permission for the parade be granted with supervision of Chief of Police. City Attorney Lyons suggested the insurance policy be sent to the City Clerk and notice be given iu case of can- cellation of policy. Mrs. Heruau reported that so far uo contact has been made with the Recreation C~ission and uo arrangements made for police protection at the park. Chief of Police Belloui stated that uothin~ had been said to him relative to police protection and wished someone would contact him. Lester Kelting was called on and e~lained regarding the insurance and police require- ments and would notify those in charge to take care of these matters. Council- man Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Saui and regularly carried, that the Veterans of Foreign Wars file with the Recreation Comission a rundown of the activities. A co~nunication was received from the Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco, notifying of a meeting to be held to consider the advisability of the construction of a working scale model of San Francisco Bay . Mayor Cortesi urged the City Mauager and all councilmen to attend that could. A communication was received from the American Public Works Association tendering au invitation to attend the 58th annual Congress & Equipment Show to be held iu Los Angeles. Ou motion of Councilman Saul, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, the communication was referred to the City Mauager. BAY COUNTIES CIVIL ENGINR. W~RS-A communication was received from the Bay Counties CiviI Engineers and Land Sur- & LAND SURVEYORS ASSN: veyors Association Inc. offering their assistance for any problems that might arise with regard to surveying laud and engineering professions. It was moved by Councilman Noouau, seconded by Councilman Saui and regularly carried, that a copy of 0rdiuauce ~297 be sent this association. CITY OF INGLEW00D STATEWIDE SALES TAX: A communication was received from the City of Inglewood acoompanied by a Resolution concerning a 4~ statewide sales tax. At the suggestion of Councilman Noouan, the matter was laid over. ELECTROLUX BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from George Patterson to conduct the business of home maintenance, sales, and supplies under the firm name of Electrolux located at 303 Bayshore. On motion of Councilman Saul, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, the license was granted. BELLI BUSINESS LICENSE: WELTE'S BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from Italo Belli to conduct the business of garage repair, repairing of automobiles, under the firm name of Italo Belli located at 202 Lux Avenue. This was referred to Fire Chief Welte for inspection and recommendation. Application was received from Robert D. Welte of 3514 Wiuway, San Mateo to conduct the business of a tavern under the firm name of Welte's located at 254 Grand Ave. On motion of Councilman Saul, seconded by Councilman Noouau and regularly carried, license was granted. Claims in the amount of $32838.86 were submitted by the Finance Committee. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 1793 AGREEMENT, COLMACREEK: Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of an agreement between said city and the Department of Public Works of the State of California, providing for the repair and restoration of the Colma Creek Channel, said work to be paid for out of funds to be posted by the City of South San Francisco and to be matched by said depart- ment of Public Works. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. RESOLUTION NO. 1794 ACCEPT DEED, STONESON: Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting a deed from the Stouesou Development Corporation to the City of South San Francisco. Councilman Smith suggested the matter be held over until inspection could be made of the street iu question. After explanation by the City Eugiueer and City Attorney, Councilman Smith withdrew his motion. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. RESOLUTION NO. 1795 ACCEPT DEED, SCHOOL DIST: Councilman Smith introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting a deed from South San Francisco Unified School District to the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Coun- cilman John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. RESOLUTION NO. 1796 DEED, SCHOOL DISTRICT: Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City of South San Francisco author- iziug the execution of a deed to certain property in the City of South San Fran- cisco to the South San Francisco Unified School District. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman John Noonau, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. RESOLUTION NO. 1797 MAYOR & CITY CLERK TO SIGN WARRANTS: Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, City Clerk, orDeputy City Clerk and authorizing signatures to all warrants drawn upon the treasury of the said city. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, Councilmen, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. MEETING PROCEDURE: Councilman Smith requested of City Attorney Lyons information as to the status and rights relative to recognizing someone from the audience to speak during the meeting. He replied that the procedure usually followed was that the Mayor is chairman and it is customary and usual fmr the Roberts Rules of Order to be follow- ed. The meeting is usually regulated to expedite the business of the meeting. Councilman Noouan suggested that there be placed ou file a suggested procedure for meetings to be conducted and the mannerism of such conduct. DRAINAGE, SPRUCE AVENUE &FRANCISCO TERRACE: Councilman Noonan brought up the problem of the drainage of Spruce Avenue and Francisco Terrace and suggested a meeting to be held with the citizens and City Engineer. AUDITORIUM: Councilman Noonan then brought up if the matter of the civic auditorium was solved. If not solved, to file plans and specifications for an auditorium dedicated to the veterans and to be named "The Veterans War Memorial," as mentioned by Council- man Bracco. The City Clerk was instructed to file the recommendation of Councilman Noonau and to make a record of same. Councilman Saul spoke relative to the reply from organizations not yet heard from. Councilman Smith explained the program of the school district relative to the facilities that were discussed at a joint meet- ing held and suggested facilities without duplication. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Cortesi appointed Councilman Sani and Noouau on a committee with regard to the auditorium. DRAINAGE DITCH KING'S GARAGE: Thomas Kay brought up the matter of the drainage ditch bordering King's Garage on E1 Camino Real which is in the unincorporated area as filling in was being done. He asked what was going to happen to the drainage. Mayor Cortesi reported that both the State Engineer and County Engineer have been contacted by himself and City Manager McCluug. CityManager McClung then explained the procedure of study BELLI BUSINESS LICENSE: WELTE'S BUSINESS LICENSE RESOLUTION NO. 1793 AGREEMENT, COLMA CREEK: RESOLUTION NO. 1794 ACCEPT DEED, STONESON: RESOLUTION NO. 1795 ACCEPT DEED, SCHOOL DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1796 DEED, SCHOOL DISTRICT: RESOLUTION NO. 1797 MAYOR & CITY CLERK TO SIGN WARRANTS: MEETING PROCEDURE: DRAINAGE, SPRUCE AVENUE & FRANCISCO TERRACE: AUDITORIUM: DRAINAGE DITCH KING'S GARAGE: Electrolux located at BO3 Bayshore. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, the license w~s granted. Application for business license was received from Italo Belli to conduct the business of garage repair, repairing of automobiles, under the firm name of Italo Belli located at 202 Lux Avenue. This was referred to Fire Chief Welte for inspection and recommendation. Application was received from Robert D. Welte of 3514 Winway, San Mateo ~o conduct the business of a tavern under the firm name of Welte's located at 254 Grand Ave. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, license was granted. Claims in the amount of $32838.86 were submitted by the Finance Committee. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of an agreement between said city and the Department of Public Works of the State of California, providing for the repair and restoration of the Colma Creek Channel, said work to be paid for out of funds to be posted by the City of South San Francisco and to be matched by said depart- ment of Public Works. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting a deed from the Stouesou Development Corporation to the City of South San Francisco. Councilman Smith suggested the matter be held over until inspection could be made of the street in question. After explanation by the City Eugineer and City Attorney, Councilman Smith withdrew his motion. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. Councilman Smith introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting a deed from South San Francisco Unified School District to the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Coun- cilman John Noonan, Adolph Saui, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City of South San Francisco author- izing the execution of a deed to certain property in the City of South San Fran- cisco to the South San Francisco Unified School District. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman John Noouan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk and authorizing signatures to all warrants drawn upon the treasury of the said city. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith; Noes, Councilmen, None; Absent, Councilman Joseph Bracco. Councilman Smith requested of City Attorney Lyons information as to the status and rights relative to recognizing someone from the audience to speak during the meeting. He replied that the procedure usually followed was that the Mayor is chairman and it is customary and usual for the Roberts Rules of Order to be follow- ed. The meeting is usually regulated to expedite the business of the meeting. Councilman Noouau suggested that there be placed ou file a suggested procedure for meetings to be conducted and the mannerism of such conduct. Councilman Noonan brought up the problem of the drainage of Spruce Avenue and Frauclsco Terrace and suggested a meeting to be held with the citizens and City Engineer. Councilman Noonan then brought up if the matter of the civic auditorium was solved. If not solved, to file plans and specifications for au auditorium dedicated to the veterans and to be named "The Veterans War Memorial," as mentioned by Council- man Bracco. The City Clerk was instructed to file the recommendation of Councilman Noonan and to make a record of same. Councilman Saul spoke relative to the reply from organizations not yet heard from. Councilman Smith explained the program of the school district relative to the facilities that were discussed at a Joint meet- iug held and suggested facilities without duplication. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Cortesi appointed Councilman Sani and Noouan ou a committee with regard to the auditorium. Thomas Kay brought up the matter of the drainage ditch bordering King's Garage on E1 Camino Real which is in the unincorporated area as filling in was being done. He asked what was going to happen to the drainage. Mayor Cortesi reported that both the State Engineer and County Engineer have been contacted by himself and City Manager McClung. City Manager McClung then explained the procedure of study that was going to be followed and made for further drainage correction. 118 CIVIL DEFENSE: FULL TIME ENGINEER: THIRD LANE IMPROVEMENT: APPROVED: Ward Van Sant addressed the members of the council and those of the audience re- garding the civil defense program and stressed the need for wardens and other units and the lack of interest shown. He made au open appeal to those present and South San Francisco in general in an effort to reactivate civil defense. This organi- zation could also be put into effect in the event of au emergency such as earth- quake. Presently his office needs 'the immediate registration of everyone concerned. After registration, Civil Defense has to be reactivated. There are no means at the present time to combat au attack iu the event of one or recovery from an attack. Mrs. Hernau reported that Southwood District would have a complete registration. Councilman Smith stated that on July 7, 1952 he brought up the matter of a full time engineer at the caucus meeting. At a later date, the meeting was held, Mr. Klassen and Mr. Raudlett were both present. However, the meeting was ouesided, there being no engineers present that were or are full time engineers. Mr. Smith stated he had drawn up a questionnaire which showed that four out of five cities of our size have a full time engineer. Mayor Cortesi remarked that dissention was being created by Councilman Smith and that he could not see the need for a full time engineer at this time. He asked that the council go along for a few months more and if need then arises, will go along at that time. Councilman Smith then spoke at length relative to the drainage problem we are presently confronted with. Thomas Kay spoke in favor of a full time engineer and was still iu favor of sit- ting down and thrashing the matter out. Mr. Jordan spoke from the audience and remarked regarding the house that slid down from the hill last winter. He appealed to the City Council and others at that time for assistance. Councilman Sani stated a full time engineer was once had and we did not have better conditions then than we do now. Mr. Jordan again spoke stating that he was attempting to protect the future property owners from problems that exist and will continue to be created. Mrs. Betty Mitter suggested that an open meeting be held with two experts and to discuss engineering problems. Councilman Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Smith that the suggestion of Mrs. Betty Mitter be taken. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Noonan and Smith; Noes, Councilmen Saul and Corte~i; Absent, Councilman Bracco. Lester Keltiug remarked that he attended the campaign of the candidates. The people voted Mr. Noouan and Mr. Smith by au overwhelming majority which proved they believed Noonau and Smith. Councilman Smith stated he was serving notice he would not attend the caucus meetings unless the press was invited. Mayor Cortesi mentioned that he had agreed to the suggestion that the Purchasing Agent be delegated to the City Manager. Councilman Smith remarked that he had asked for a system of purchasing agent of Rules and Ordinances, to back u~ the Purchasing Agent, so that when claims are submitted they are correct and the finance committee knows what they are o.k. 'ing as now it is a matter of form. Mayor Cortesi asked if there were any protests on Third Lane Improvement. Hubert Rossetti asked Works Engineer Raudlett for information relative to the cost ou _~ImirdLaue for a property owner. Works Engineer Raudlett suggested that Mr. Rossetti call at his office and he would be able to give hfm exact figures. City Attoruey Lyons informed the council for the adjourning of the meeting to be until Wednesday night, August 6, 1952, for au amendment to the ordinance for subdividers to be responsible for public improvements for a period of two years from date of acceptance. Motion was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Coun- cilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday~ August 6, 1952 at 7:BO P. m. Time of Adjournment: 11 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Mayor