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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1952-10-20 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1952 PLACE: TIME: Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Adolph Sang, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith, John Noonan, Emilio Cortesi. MINUTES: Minutes of all previous meetings were approved as submitted. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTT ON SAN BRUNO ROAD: Mayor Cortesi called on Eugene J. Riordan, Director of Property for the City and County of San Francisco who spoke relative to the exchange of property for San Bruno Road. He stated that he wished to have San Bruno Avenue closed and that the exchange of lands could be made by ordinance or resolution. At this point Mayor Cortesi requested the map be shown to Councilman Bracco who was not familiar with the previous discussions. After discussion by members of the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and Mr. Riordan, Mayor Cortesi asked City Attorney Lyons what the needs would be for the vacating of the road. City Attorney Lyons reported that a resolution or agrement should be entered into between the City of South San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco regarding the deeding of properties. It also should be referred to the City Engineer for the checking of the proper legal description. An agreement could be entered into tonight he stated. Councilman Smith moved that an agreement be submitted to the Council for approval for the exchange of properties. Motion was seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. Mr. Riordan asked permission to have his City Attorney contact our City Attorney regarding this matter. This was granted by the Council. IMPROVEMENT OF HARBOR WAY: Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the improvement of Harbor Way accompanied by a letter from E. R. Guerin relative to the same matter. Councilman Sani commented stating t~t it would be in order to authorize a deed but that it should not be free of any assessments.. City Manager McClung remarked that the conent was correct. Upon receipt of the letter from Guerin he contacted Mr. Kauffmann. Mr. Kauffmann informed Mr. Guerin that the road would be a tem- porary improvement. Mr. Guerin indicated that another letter would be sent. He recommended that the City accept this without giving Mr. Guerin any privileges. Councilman Sani spoke regarding the size of the road stating that it should be 60 feet instead of 50 feet as mentioned as large size trucks would be going over it. Councilman Smith stated that if we did take the property over as mentioned by Councilman Sani we would not have the money to improve it. It would bear checking into before it were accepted. Mayor Cortesi stated that an agreement should be obtained from all property owners relative to this matter. City Manager McClung stated that ~ost all of the property owners were in favor of this and that Guerin was the largest owner. Councilman Bracco ~oved that the City Manager be instructed to obtain all the particulars to be acted on at the next meeting. This was seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS IN LINDENVILLE: Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the improvement of the streets in Linden~lle. Council- man Noonan asked for the advise of the City Attorney regarding the legality stating that if we could not authorize it done we could acquiesce to having it deducted from their in lieu tax. City Attorney stated that we could not legally order the Work done or approve its being done but ceuld acquiesce to they deducting it from the in lieu tax as ~entioned. City Manager McClung stated that the ruling of the previous City Attorney was that we could not do any of this work. Trucks serving industries in this area use this street. We would only be required to share in one half the amount of the first item which would be $2,016.68. The balance of the two other items in the amount of $8,472.00 would be paid entirely by the Housing Authority. Councilman Noonan moved that we acquiesce and favor the deducting of this amount from in lieu taxes. This was seconded by COuncilman Smith and regularly carried. IMPROVEMENTS AND Communication was received from the office of the City Manager ACQUISITION OF relative to South Mayfair and SOuth Canal Streets, their improve- SOUTH MAYFAIR AND ment and acquisition by the City. Councilman Noonan asked if SOUTH CANAL STREETS:there was any urgency in this matter. Mayor Cortesi stated that South Mayfair was important due to the rainy season coming on. APPOINTMENT OF MISS DOROTHY VOLKI[AN: COMPLETION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF GEORGE RICHARDS: PARK HAVEN SUBDIVIBIO~ PLAYGROUND: INSTALLATION OF DIESEL FUEL TANK: AMERICAN AIR FILTER CO]fi'ANY BUSINESS LICR'NSE: VALLEY VAN SERVICE BUSINESS LICENSE: APPLICATION FROM H, R. AYLWORTH FOR PACKAGING LICENSE: TAGGART AND YOUNGER DEBATE: LOW FLYING PLANES: COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFOR- NIA CITIES RE: "FRINGE AREAS": Councilman Bracco asked City Manager McClung to give an explanation relative to this subject. He explained that the Land Company was desirous of giving both to the City but he felt that they would agree to giving only one to the City at this time. Councilman Noonan moved that South Mayfair be approved at this time and that we hold up South Canal. This was seconded by Council~an Sani and regularly carried. Co~unication was received from the office of the Chief of Police r~arding the appointment of Miss Dorothy Volkman as Police Stenographer at the salary of $225.00 per month. On motion made by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried the appointment of Dorothy Volkman was confirmed. Co~smnication was received from the office of the Chief of Police regarding the completion of the probationary period of George Richards as Police Officer and increasing his salary to $320.00 per ~onth. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Council- man Sani and regularly carried confirution of this was made. Co~unications were received from the office of the Planning Cmission, Works Engineer, and the Arco Building Company regard- iag the play~round in the P~rk Haven hbdivislon. After a discussion between wembers of the Codicil, Bra. Hernan of the Recreation C~ission, ~r. klJan, ~teerestion Director, and ~Lr:~. ~n ~k~iro, C~uncil~an Sani ~oved, seconded by Councilman B~eee a~d regularly carried that the recommendation of the PlanaiM Cmi~ion and the Works Engineer be accepted that the Recreation Department and the Arco B~ailding have a meeting regarding recreation site and the lot desired for this purpose be submitted for actian. ~Co~unication was received from the Airport Lumber Company requesting permission to install a 1000 gallon tank for diesel fuel at Old Bayshore Highway a~d the ~ewer Disposal road on land leased from the San Francisco Brid~e Company. Councilman Bracco requested to know if this was for personal use. Fire Chief Welts replied that it was. On motion by Councilman Sani seconded by Council~an Bracco and regularly carried permission was granted to install this tank. A~plication for business license w~ received from the American Air Filter Co~any, Inc. of 151 South Linden Avenue to engage in the warehousing of Manufactured Air Cleaning and Ventilation Supplies and Equipment. On motion bf Councilman Bracco seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried business license was granted. Application was received fro~ James Burke of 103 Cherry Avenue to engage in the business of used and new unfinished furniture under the firm name of Valley Van Service located at 429 Grand Avenue. On motion by Councilman Noonan seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried business license was granted. City Clerk Rodondi brought to the attention of the City Council the application of H. R. Aylworth pending from a previous meeting explaining the address as given being in the building occupied by the Halmes Equipment Company opposite the Gamlin Company. Also that it had been referred to the Health Department and returned with the notation to hold up the permit until complied with minimum standards at present in process of chan~ing. This was held over. Communication from the Wo~en Voters of South San Francisco sponsoring a debate between Dr. Taggert and Mr. Younger on October 30, 1952 at 8 p. m. inviting the public, was ordered filed. A communication was received fro~ Mrs. E. C. Wickershei~er of 117 Rockwood Drive protesting low flying planes. Councilman Bracco requested that the airport be contacted. Councilman Smith directing his remark to City Attorney stated that planes should maintain the leal altitudes, staying within a certain prescribed area and that other than that there was not much that could be done as the air~ort area warrants flights. Mayor Cortesi instructed City Manager McClung to communicate with the airport on this matter. The newspaper press release requested by the League of California Cities at the recent 54th Annual Convention, regarding the "Fringe Areas" was read in its e~tirety. Councilman Bracco gave an explanation relative to the d~fferences that exist between the cities and counties. Councilman Smith asked how the counties could provide services as ~entioned. City Manager McClung stated that they collect from both the incorporated and unincorporated areas. They provide for Fire, Police, etc., with small payment. Councilman ~racco introduced the Press Release for publication. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $18,317.12 were submitted by the Finance Committee. On motion of Council~uan Sani seconde~i by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried claims as submitted were ordered paid. Councilman Smith voted no stating his reaso~ being that he had not examined the claims. He was at this time given the claims to exami ne, MONTHLY REPORTS: On motiOn of Couucilman Sand seconded, by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried monthly reports as e~ubgLttted by the Chief of Police, City Judge, Fire Chief, Building Inspector and Library were ordered accepted. I ~,I~ RESOLUTIONBD. ~ Councilman Bracco introduced a Resolution to be sent the San SAN MATEO COU~ Mates County Development Association relative to David Bohannon's DEVELOPMENT offer to have the Urban Land Development Council conduct a ASSOCIATION: couprehen~ive economic survey of Sun IJateo County. Roll call yore was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Noonan, Sand, Bracco, SBith and Certesi. Councilman Noonan eoguaended the San Mates Ceqantyl)ovelopment Association for sparking this move and requested that this commendation be incorporated in the letter sent them with a copy of the Reselution. RKSOLUTIONNO. ~ DECLARING UNITED NATIONS DAY: Councilman Sanl introduced a Resolution declaring Friday the 24th of October to be United Nations Day in the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen ]~oonan, San~, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi. RKSOLUTION NO. 1000 Councilman Sani introduced a Resolution approving the-recommends- GRANTING tion of the Planning Commission of said City and directing that a VARIANCE PERMIT Variance Permit be granted to Arco Building Company. Roll call TO ARCO BUILDING vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Bracco, COMPANY: Smith and Cortesi. 1130 RESOLUTION NO, 4~84-Counctlman Braces introduced a Resolution authorizing the SOUTHER~ PACIFIC execution of an agreement between said City and the Southern COMPANY AGREESf~: Pacific Company a corporation. This was relative to the installa- tion of a concrete pipe under the Southern Pacific Railway right of way at Spruce Avenue. As explained by City Attorney Lyons t~is was a license to enter on the Southern Pacific right of way. There was only one weakness be explained and that was the revocation of the license within 30 days but the City in this case could step in and condem the property. Roll call vote was as folios: Ayes; Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Bracco, Smith and Ceracol. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS- SPRUCE AVElPjE I MPROVEMEIqTS: Councilman Bracco requested of Works Engineer Randlett if the Plans and Specifications for Spruce Avenue Improvements from Railroad Avenue to North Canal Street were ready. Works Engineer Randlett reported that the State notified him. that the contract had been accepted and that it was proper to call for bids. Plans and Specifications were ready. City Attorney Lyons stated he wceald have a Resolution prepared for the regular adjourned meetin~ on Wednesday, October 22, 1952. FRA~I~O ~AY~~: At this time Mayor Corte8i asked if any one in the audience or members of the Council had anything to The Francisco Playground was trrmuwht up for discussion John Breed mentioning that anyone who had a protest to enter had been invited to the Francisco Terrace Improvement Club meeting. Recreation Director BulJan asked what objections there had been raised regarding this playground. At this point Mr. Breed asked Mr. McClung to explain the meeting &8 held. City Manager McClung explained the meeting as held with Mr. Johnson, Mr. Walheim present in objection, Mr. Breed and Mr. Dolan present in favor. The meeting was held on Saturday. Mr. Walheim listed as objeetions that: 1. The area was too small. 2. The unkeep and expense involved in the playground. The devaluation of the property in the area. Mr. Walheim also stated that legal action would be brought if the ~roposed playgrouRd would be put into effect. City Manager McClung asked him why action was never brought to the attention of the Improvement Clubs, City Council or Recreation Department regarding the objections. Mr. Breed concurred with the statement of City Manager McClung. Mi-o. Hernan asked City Attorney Lyons if the playground could be abated Ag a nuisance. City Attorney Lyons stated that this was rather weak as it was a public playground. However ~he playing of various games such as baseball, football, etc., might bring up a question, but that since this was a playground primarily for toddlers he did not see where any type of ball ga~e would be taking place, At this point Mr. Wilm arose a~d stated that he had not been contacted regarding a playground site and a~ked permission to show the Council a map of the area, After a discussion by Mr. Wilms with me~bers of the City Council, Recreation Department and other interested persons, Councilman Smith stated that ~tr. Wll~s had offered to the City and the people in Francisco Terrace a combination of a playground and streets on the condition ~t the area be ~oned as comercialo He further agreed to move ~-· a house and place fencing around the area designated for play- ~i~<~ ~ound purposes. Councilman Sani stated that all the discussion was ver~al and that it should be placed in writing, referred to the Planning Co-=lesion and then the Council would act on the recommendation of the Planning Cosission, Councilman 8~ith agreed that this was the correct procedure but should take into consideration Mr. Wilm offer. Mrs. Hsrnan then asked Mr. Wilms if the area mentioned wo~ld be surrounded by stores to which ~e re,lied that it would. She replied that this would not be the best place for a playground. Council~an Sani moved that the proposition be p~ed in writing giving all the details. This was seconded by Co~cilman Noonan and regularly carried. STERLING TERRACE DRAINAGE: CLAIMS: STERLING TERRACE D~AINAGE: SPRUCE AVENUE CULVERT: ST~tLINGTERRACE DRAINAGE: U~B OF FIRE COt~TRACTORS: AN I ~L~L CO~TROL O~D INAI~CE: Councilman Noonan then ~oved that the engineering problem in Sterling Terrace be sub~itted to a Drainage Engineer expert. This ns to do with the report as aub~itted by our Rngineer.and the one hired by the Sterling Terrace residents, Councilman Sani stated that the only copy he bad seen of this problem was the one as submitted by Mr. Randlett. Councilman Smith stated that Councilman Noonan already pointed out that there is a conflict and seconded the ~otion of Councilman Noonan. This was regularly carried with the exception of Mr, Sani who voted no, Co~ncilsmn Smith at this tie cast his vote as yes for payment of bills having reviewed them. The question of City ~anager McClung as to how an Engineer on the Sterling Terrace Drainage proble~ would be selected was not acted upon. Councilman Smith then brought u~ the matter of theS~ruce Avenue Culvert requesting permission to ask the Engineer questions that would have a bearing on his report, He a~ked that the questions, answers and his report be ~ade a part of the minutes. The' questions and answers are as follows: Quote; Did the contractor pay you any ~oney as called for under Liquidated Damages in the Plans and Specifications because of the contract ti~e limit being exceeded? No. Did you notify the Council that the contractor wa~ exceeding the time l l~ait specified in the contract? Mo. Did you recommend to the Council that the Contractor be given an extension of time? No. When you prepared the Plans and Specifications why did you call for cmupletion of the contract within sixty days? Ample ti~eo Wa~ the Spruce Avenue Culvert at Colma Creek the ffirst brid~e you had designed for South San Francisco? How ~any bridges have you designed which have been acce~ted? 3 or 4. Councilman S~ith's report has been filed in the office, of the Clerk. Mr. Harry Davis then discussed fro~ the audience the problem of drainage in Sterling Terrace requesting information as to how it would be paid. City Attorney Lyons stated that it could be paid by: 1. A~sess~ent district. 2. Taken frma the General Fund. 3. Taken from Flood Control Fund. Fire Chief Welts remarked that contractors have been using fire hydrants water without obtaining per~iaaion. He requested that an Ordinance be put into effect to prevent this practine and that the Ordinance be put into effect at omen. Councilman Smith asked City Attormey Lyons if stealing water was not an offen~e in itself, He replied that it wa~ reco~ending the ordinance imediate adoption.k ~otion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Council~an Noonan and regularly carried the City Attorney was instructed to i~ediately draw up the Ordinance. Mr. Tucker brought up the ~atter of the Animal Control Ordinance asking for its origin and who proposed it. Those that proposed it ha stated should get up and. h~ve their say. City ~anager ~cClung explained that the Ordinance camd from Redwood City where it is under study with the thought th&t presently it is the best one in effect at the time, Lester Kelting arose stating that he was ~pposed to the~doption of the Ordinance askin~ to be placed on record as to its opposition. It was ordered to place this Ordinance on the adgenda for the next meetinl. ~ATE: Mrs. Hernan r~arked that she noted where the Southera: ad mo~ed STAURANT:from its present location to Country Club Park static, that septic tanks would be put into use. City Manager McClung stated that the usual procedure is that the County Planning Commission notifies the Council of any such action so that protests can be entered if so desired. % Mrs. Betty Mitter arose to make a correction regarding the Taggart-Younger debate stating that it would not be held at the School but in the Council Chambers instead. Mr, Tucker again spoke on the Animal Ordinance stating that the Ol~Bley llealth representatives should be present, City Manager McClung called on Inspector Theep, present, of the Health Department who exPlained the County and State laws relative to the keeping of animals, nuisances t~at arise and thlt there ' should be a law to abate nuisance~,,. Councilman No.nan ~oved tblt threee~piel he,placed in office ~lative te"this Ordinanca f~r public ~ase~ Council~an ~mith raised the ques: of conflict W~h Coun, stat~i the~ Ar' on Avea~e day time 1 ~ n~t Clerk's ~ the reports and Smith's report live to the sixty ~into cSnsideration That /~kk~ on nu~ereus' Ital ~bs where the time limit was exceeded even~being told~by t~ose agencies that he would not be able to get~certain etat~rials until after the alloted time in the contract.~ He further stated that the City did not have a steel priority whic~ w~nt iato ~hg delay. He asked Councilman Smith the nateare of him buSineSs and asked if he completed all of his contracts within the ~r~cribel time limit to which he answered so~e,ti~es being ~nable to due to contingencies. After lengthy tiscuasien ~rw Tt~eker ar~e a~d asked when the Council~n a~ld Mr. ~andlet~ were going to answer the chargea.made by Council- m~9~mit~. ~ ~-~ _ On m~tioa of Councilman Sani seconded by Councilman BF~Co and ~gularly carried the meeting w&~ adjourned until Wed~Sday, Octqber 22, 1952 at 8 p. m. Time of adjournment - 11:10 p. m. Respectfully subm~~, :. // . - ' City Clerk APPROYED: Mayor