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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1952-08-18REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1952 PLACE: TIME: Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Mayor Cortesi. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith and Joseph Bracco. None MINUTES: 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. Councilman Smith requested the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1952 to be corrected as follows: On Page 2 the last paragraph, second sentence to read as follows: "The reason s~ated were that it would create competition for other business." BIDS, THIRD LANE IMPROVEMENTS: Bids for the improvement of Third Lane were ordered opened. Bids were read by the City Clerk. As two of the bids did not show totals, Works Engineer was excused from the meeting to total the two bids in question. SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT RECOMMENDATION: A communication was received from the Office of Works Engineer Randlett regarding recommendations for certain safety precautions at the Sewage Disposal Plant, accompaning a letter from the State Compensation~Fund. It was moved by Councilman Sani and seconded by Councilman BracCo that the suggested changes as recommended by Works Engineer Randlett be accepted. Under the question, Councilman Smith asked if a motion was necessary as corrective measures were being taken. Councilman Bracco stated that he felt a motion should be made for the changes to be made. Motion as made was regularly carried. ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM-SECOND LAN~: Communication was received from the Office of the Works Engineer accompanied by Assessment Diagram for the improvement of Second Lane, setting forth the details of the Assessment Diagram. Councilman Smith asked if the Works Engineer found out if Mr. Scully was the owner of the property on Third Lane as in his letter the Works Engineer mentioned that C. W. Scully apparently owned forty feet abutting Second Lane. Councilman Sani explained the assessment diagram map and how the property shown thereon related to the Assessment. Councilman Bracco stated that Mr. Scully was the only one shown who protested it. Councilman Smith stated he was attempting to determine if Mr. Scully did or did not own the property. City Manager McClung explained how the names were taken from the assessment roll and only the owner of the property at the time would be billed. EXCHANGE OF A communication was received from the Office of the City Manager PROPERTY- PACIFIC relative to the exchange of property from the city to the Pacific Coast COAST CONSTRUCTION Construction Company at the junction of Hillside Boulevard and Chestnut COMPANY AND CITY Avenue accompanied by a copy of letter from former City Clerk Daniel OF SO. S.F.: Hyland. Councilman Bracco inquired if we had a Quit Claim Deed from the Land Company. He asked City Attorney Lyons if he was familiar with the matter to which he replied he was not. Councilman Bracco then want on to explain that the portion of the property in question was taken to straighten out a sharp curve in the road. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried that the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be acceoted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the deed. JOB CLASSIFI- CATION PLAN: A communication was received from the Office of the City Manager relative to Job Classification Plan. Councilman Smith commended City Manager McClung as the Job Classification is a worthy project and hoped the blessings of the Council would be given to the City Manager to go ahead with this. Councilman Bracco also extended his commenda- tions to the City Manager for a job well done. Mayor Cortesi ordered this filed. BUDGET:~ A communication was received from the Office of the City Manager relative to the preliminary budget for the fiscal year 1952-53. Councilman Noonan asked Mayor Cortesi if this were for approval tonight. City Manager McClung stated that it was not but since this was the second month of the f~scal year the Council should give consideration to adoption of the Budget as soon as possible. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyons how many of the Councilmen have to vote on this. City Attorney Lyons replied that the City is a 6th class city and is not required to have a Budget, but that 3 out of 5 members is all that is needed for adoption. Councilman Smith asked how could we set the tax rate if there were no budget. City Attorney Lyons stated that this was the reason for the Budget so that a tax rate could be established. Councilman Smith then asked how can the city deviate from the Budget from the funds as set forth CitY,,Attorney Lyons reported that the majority of 3 members of thg City Council can cause deviation from the Budget. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried that a copy of the Budget be filed with the Clerk and the Manager for the public and to act on it in two weeks. City Attorney Lyons reminded the Council that this was the same meeting that the Council must set the tax rate. APPOINTMENT OF JACK JONES: A communication was received from the Office of the Chief of Police advising the appointment of Jack Jones to the position of Police Officer. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried the recommendation of the Chief of Police was accepted. VICTOR J. ROSA, JR. BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from Victor J. Rosa, Jr. to conduct the business of used auto sales under the firm name of Brentwood Auto Sales located at 103 Brentwood Drive. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seoonded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried the license was granted. LEON KASTER BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from Leon Kaster to conduct the Business of Optometry located at 420 Miller Avenue. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regular!y carried license was granted. SHELL OIL COMPANY PERMIT: Communications were received from the Shell Oi~ Company regarding the installation of an 8000 gallon underground gasoline storage tank at Armour and Company and for the removal of one 120 gallon, two 550 gallon and one 1000 gallon tank and the installation of two 3000 gallon and one 4000 gallon tank at the Shell Service Station at Bayshore and Linden Avenue. Both had the okay of the Fire Chief. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried permits were granted. pECK'S HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION CONTINUENCE: Communication was received from the Office of Joseph A. Jackson requesting an addition of sixty days in which to file the sub- division map and complete all other legal involvements on Peck's Heights subdivision. Councilman Bracco requested information from City Attorney Lyons if we could grant the extension to which he replied the Council could. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried sixty day extension was granted. HARBOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: Communication was received from the Superior Electrocast Foundry Company relative to Harbor Road and its condition, being in need of immediate repair. Mayor Cortesi referred the matter to City Manager McClung and Works Engineer Randlett for action. Councilman Sani stated he was in favor of improving the road if the property owners would stand the expense. Councilman Smith asked if this were a private road. After some discussion Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried that Charles Hoehn, Jr., be instructed as to the procedure necessary of the improvement of the road. AD FOR SONS OF ITALY GRAND LODGE: A communication was received from the Grand Lodge of California Order Sons of Italy in America for an ad in the Souvenier Book on the occasion of the Grand convention to be held in Santa Barbara September 18 through 21, 1952. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyons what the City can do with regard to this. 'City Attorney Lyons reported that this is a matter of policy for the Council to adopt. Councilman Smith stated it appeared if we do it would be in form of advert i~ng and that we do not have the funds set aside. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried that the request be denied. LETTERS OF THANKS Communications were received from Mrs. Dan Hyland, Mrs. Peggy Miller FROM MRS. DAN HYLAND, and Mrs. Ada M. Coleberd expressing their sincere thanks for the MRS. PEGGY MILLER, copy of resolution sent them in memory of their late husband and MRS, ADA COLEBERD: father respectively. Communications were ordered filed. RESIGNATION OF R. O. McWHORTER: Communication was received from R. O. McWhorter tendering his resignation as a member of the Personnel Board. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried that the resignation of R. O. McWhorter be accepted and a letter of appreciation of h~s services be sent to him. MONTHLY REPORTS: Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried that the monthly reports of the Police Department, City Judge, Building Inspector, Fire Chief, Librarian, Poundmaster and City Clerk be accepted as submitted. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN SSF LAND & IMPROVE MENT CO. AND CITY ~F SSF. City Manager McClung then brought up two matters that were too late for the agenda although they were urgent. City Manager McClung gave an explanation of a letter from the South San Francisco Land Company relative to a water line that they were desirous of installing. The proposed line originally on the contract entered into by the City was for an eight inch line. Now the Land Company wished to modify the contract to read that a twelve inch line be installed. The motion needed is for the modification of the contract to be signed by the Mayor. Councilman Bracco asked if additional cost would be incurred by the City. City Manager McClung stated that there would be no further cost. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the contract be modified as explained by the City Manager. Councilman Smith asked when the original contract was drawn. City Manager McClung stated it was drawn last spring. Councilman Smith asked what distance the line had to travel now to our pump house and was informed by the City Manager about 900 feet. Councilman Smith remarked the reason for the explanation was to see what we were getting for our money. He further suggested that the City Attorney check the original contract an& see that the money is not to exceed the $1900.00 as stipulated. COLMA CREEK RESTORATION: City Manager McClung then brought up the matter of the Colma Creek channel restoration, that authorization of the $10,500.00 was to be made to be sent to the state and would be matched by a like amount by them. This fund then could be drawn from as progress reports are made. He suggested the signature of the City Attorney and that authorization of the warrant payable to the state be made. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried that the suggestion of the City Manager be accepted. RETENTION PAYMENT TO LOWRIE PAVING: Works Engineer Rand]ett brought up the matter of the bill from the Lowrie Paving Company for the retention due on the parking lot at Miller and Maple Avenues in the amount of $421.6'3 and recommended that it be paid. On motion of Councilman Bracco seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. lgOO Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution awarding contract to the AWARDING CONTRACT B and D Truck Service for the improvement of Third Lane, as the iow- TO B AND D TRUCK est bidder. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen SERVICE: John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith and Emilio Cortesi. RESOLUTION NO.1801 Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the ACCEPTING PUBLIC City of South San Francisco accepting the Public Improvements IMPROVEMENTS constructed and installed in the subdivision known as Sterling Manor CONSTRUCTED IN No. 2. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan, STERLING MANOR #2. Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith and Emilio Cortesi. AMEND SUBDIVISION Ordinance establishing subdivision regulations for the City to amend ORDINANCE: Ordinance 297 by subsection 4.46 relative to the posting of bonds by subdividers was then brought up for second reading. Councilman Sani O~D/~C~ ..~3~ asked City Attorney Lyons if he had checked to see if subdividers do post such bonds. He replied that he checked and found subdividers do post such bonds in order to protect the cities. BOnds are required for any repairs that are made and range from 10% to 25%. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried that the reading of the Ordinance be walv~d and the Ordinance be introduced by title only. The ordinance then was introduced for adoption by title only. Roll call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith and Emilio Cortesi. JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE: City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter of the ordinance on curfew for juveniles. He asked that this be with held for recommended changes he wished to make on the original copy am submitted by the District Attorney's office. He stated he spoke to the Chief of Police about this and both are in accord for some changes. One of the changes mentioned was the cluase for repealing the wartime ordinance and the other for the police officer to use discretion relative to juveniles that were found to be violating the ordinance with respect to transfering immediately to the Juvenile Home. Councilman Smith asked that copies be made available and was instructed that copies of this ordinance had already been given to the members of the Council. BULJAN REQUESTS PERMISSION TO ATTEND CONVENTION IN SEATTLE: Under unfinished business the communication from the Recreation Department for permission for Anthony Buljan to attend the National Recreation Association in Seattle, Washington was, at the suggestion of Councilman Noonan, laid over until the meeting to be held with the Recreation Department the following evening. 4% STATEWIDE SALES TAX: PARKING METER ADVERTISING: Communication received from the City of Inglewood relative to the 4% statewide sales tax was ordered laid over to the next regular meeting, Supplementary petition was received from residents of the city relativ~ to the installation of Park-Ad signs on the parking meters. Signatures of 114 persons appeared thereon. ~ Walter Cribbons representing the Park-Ad Company gave an explanation relative to the signs one oF the reasons being revenue to the city for off street parking. He further stated having contacted the Chief of Police who remarked that he would go for anything that would go to aid in the prevention of accidents. He further went on to explain the manner in which he went to obtain a cross section of petition signatures. After length~ discussion Councilman Noonan moved to grant the petition. Councilman Smith stated that action should not be taken on this at this time as there may be other companies that have the same deal that have- franchises as well. As a Council we should try to stick to legislative duties and that if we did go into this kind of work we should try to contact as many advertising companies as possible. City Manager McClung stated he contacted three 'firms, of the three one did not answer and the other he learned fr6m an indirect source was going out of business h~ving l~st the franchise. Lester Kelting stated that since there was a controversy on this and that a public hearing be held and the issues discussed pro and con. Councilman Noonan stated he was in favor of giving anything for off street parking moves. Mrs. Hernan asked the Park.-Ad representative what kind of a franchise must we give. Representative accompanying Mr. Cribbons stated a three year franchise was desired. Councilman Noonan with- drew his motion if we could get the real test of public opinion on this subject. Councilman Sani remarkOd that almost all sections of the city were represented on the petition. He inquired if people knew what they are signing when they sign petitions and was in agreement with Councilman Smith that more consideration should be given to this matter. BUSINESS LICENSE ITALY BELLI:~ Councilman Smith brought up the matter of the application of business license as submitted by Ital9 Belli to engage in the repairing of automobiles at 202 Lux Avenue which is located under the Industrial Hotel. Fire Chief Welte, to whom the matter was referred, recommended that the license be denied. On motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried the recommendation of Fire Chief Welte was accepted. APPLICATION FOR RE- Councilman Smith brought up the two deadlocked issues that had been ZONING, WILMS COMPANY: left over from the last regular meeting and at which Councilman Bracco was not present due to the fact that he was away on vacation at the time. One was the application of Mr. Wilms for rezoning of his property. Councilman Noonan commented on the editorial which appeared in the Burlingame Advance relative to more harmonious cuuncil activities. Regarding the question of Wilms application Councilman Bracco explained his absence due to planned vacation and having read about the deadlocked issues. He further went on to explain the master plan as it exists and voted "no", accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission. FULL TIME ENGINEER: The next issue left deadlocked was the suggestion of Mrs. Betty Mitter that a meeting be held with two experts to discuss the engineering problem. Councilman Bracco explained the working of the Engineer's Office saving money for the City at this time. We should wait for five or six months before acting. Councilman Bracco voted no at this time. Councilman Smith explained the remark of Betty Mitter that it was a suggestion to sit down and talk it over. Mayor Cortesi spoke regarding the shortage of coming work and waiting five or six months before going into the problem of the Engineer. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO: Councilman Smith asked if any progress had been made on the exchange of lands with the City and County of San Francisco with relationship to the water line. City Manager McClung stated he contacted the San Francisco Water Company ten days ago. Since they are proposing the issue it was their duty to put in their surveying crews and then to let our Works Engineer check it. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried that the City Manager put in writing by letter, to the San Francisco Water Company, regarding the exchange of lands. DIRECTORY SIGNS FOR CHURCHES: Councilman Smith next brought up the matter of the signs for the First Church of Christ Scientist which came up on the meeting of June 20, 1952. City Manager McClung stated that this likewise had been referred to him. Ail cities on the Peninsula were checked and it was found that ordinances existed relative to such signs and that they attempted to regulate them as well. He also spoke regarding the move presently on foot by the Lions Club for civic club signs to be posted on the edge or outskirts of town. Possible the churches could utilize this plan. Councilman Smith moved that City Manager McClung write to the First Church of Christ Scientist relative to this matter. City Manager McClung stated he was only requested to make a study of this. Councilman Smith asked to hold this over. SPECIAL ELECT~ON IN NOVEMBER: Councilman Smith brought up the matter of the coming November election and that possibly a special election could be held for a fraction of the cost. Councilman Sani moved that we avail ourselves of the national election for any project we wished. Also that the other Council members might have some project they wished put on the ballot. Councilman Bracco asked City Attorney for an explanation regarding the holding of an election. City Attorney Lyons stated that we should not wait any further than the second meeting of September to decide on this. Councilman Smith then listed proposed issues he would wish to have put on the ballot. ~ That the city employ a full time Engineer and that he be civil service. That the City Attorney and Department Heads be removed from civil service. That the City Manager be a requirement and be given full authority and the power the name implies. That Department commissions be removed. Councilman Noonan proposed that the districting of the city be made providing for seven councilmen. Councilman Smith asked if comparitive costs were available between a regular special election or one held in conjuction with the November election. City Manager McClung gave an explanation of what it might cost. Councilman Sani suggested that the County Supervisors be contacted for proper permission as the work involved at the booths would be increased and that the workers should be compensated extra for this. City ~ttorney Lyons stated that if we asked permission to have the special election added the Supervisors might be reluctant due to the work involved. It would be for the city and the Board of FLOOD CONDITIONS AT PARADISE VALLEY: FUNDS FOR LIBRARY ADDITION: CIVIC AUDITORIUM: BRANCH LIBRARY: PROTEST RE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: SOUTHWOOD SEWERS: AIR HORNS COMPLAINTS: "B" STREET IMPROVEMENTS: CLAIMS: AD JOURNMENT: Supervisors to work out an agreement. Councilman Noonan filed with the Works Engineer five suggested corrections on flood conditions in Paradise Valley and asked that these be reported back on at the next regular meeting. Councilman Sani stated that two years ago while he was Mayor he investigated in the county, money paid to the library fund. As of June 30, 1952 there is $26,360.00 accumulated in the Library Fund. If the rate of 13~ is left this year we will realize sufficient money to add a much needed addition to the library. We will realize $40,000.00. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco that the City Manager and City Attorney proceed and call for bids for the extension of the library as plans and specifications are already drawn up and on file. Councilman Smith requested that he wished to see the plans and asked that they be brought up at the next meeting. City Attorney Lyons stated that if the plans and specifications had not been approved it would not be binding at this time. Councilman Sani withdrew his motion and Councilman Bracco withdrew his second. ~ayor Cortesi called for a meeting on the Auditorium in order to appoint a committee. He asked all the Councilmen to attend setting the date for Monday, August 25th at 8 p.m. in the council chambers. City Clerk was notified to advise the various organizations by letter. A question was asked from the audience if any thought had been given to a branch library. Councilman Noonan stated this was a good thought to keep in mind. William Gillis of the Associated Home Builders of Northern California registered a protest to the adoption of the ordinance~requiring subdividers to post a bond for two years after completion of building. Stated that some neighboring cities have turned down bonds because it would work a hardship. Mr. Schulhouse asked how was enforcement to be carried out. City Attorney Lyons explained the ordinance and how it read, the word maintain not being mentioned. Also that proof would have to be shown that it was a burden in order for changes to be made. It was mentioned by those who orotested that the information they had was received from the City Clerk's office. It was stated by the City Clerk that Mr. Jack Wells of The Stoneson Corporation had requested to be shown the copy of the ordinance and had made his own notes from the original copy. Any notations made were his own and in his own terminology, the City Clerk not being present when they were made. Mrs. Carlyle brought up the matter of the sewers in Southwood. Works Engineer Randlett spoke relative to the manner in which this could be cared for. Councilman Smith stated he had received a complaint regarding people being disturbed by the air horns of traveling vendors. City Clerk was asked to place this on the agenda for the next meeting. Mrs. Bet~y Mitter inquired regarding' the improvement of "B" Street road to the school. City Clerk was requested to place this on the agenda for next meeting. Claims in the amount of$41,273.~2 were submitted by the Finance Committee on motion made by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, claims as submitted were orddred paid. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, September 2, 1952 at 8 p. m. Time Of adjournment - 11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor