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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-07-06PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: SECOND LAND IMPROVE- MENT BIDS: .~'0 73 BESOLUTION NO. 1909 II~FITI~G SE~T.~'~ BIDS SECOND LANE IMP: SAN BRUNO ROAD B STHEET EXTENSION PROGRESS PA~E~T: RESO~ON NO. 1910 FILING OF P'~S APPLI- CATION, ALL~ATI'ON OF FUNDS: SPATAFOHN CLAIM A~tI~ST CITY: ~'0~ W REGUI2~ MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JULY 6, 1953 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting ~as called to order at 8:10 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith Absent: Counci~ma- Joseph Bracco The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. City Attorney Lyons re~Aested that the bi~s for Second Lane be returned unopened as an error occurS'on the term and interest rate. The original resolution was in order but because of this error a new resolution w~s prepared so that advertisement could be made calling for new bids. He further re-~ked that a motion was in order for the bids to be returned to the bidde unopened. Councilman Smith then moved as set forth by the City Attorney. Councilman Noonan seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Counc]lw~n Sani introduced a resolution directing publication of notice inviting sealed pro- posals and fixing date of hearing thereon for improvement of Seeon~ Lane frcm Chestnut Avemme to Eucalyptus Avenue. Roll call vote was as follow~: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Bracco. Ccemunieation-~s received from the office of the Works Engineer with regard to the reallgnmen of San Bruno Road. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried that the rec~ndation of the Works Engineer be aceepte~ an~ the City Attorney take proper steps as stated for the transfer of property. C~catiou ~as received from the office of the Works Engineer with regard to the cormtruct- ion of gutters on Be~h~re Blvd. recc~aendtng acceptance of the work and progress payment to b made. It ~ ~ved by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted an~ payment made. Co--cation ~s received from the office of the Works Engineer with regard to the constructi of B Street Improvement reccmaending acceptance of the work. and progress paint to be ~ade. was moved by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the rec~m~ndation of the Works Engineer be accepted and payment made. Cmmunieation was received from the office of th~ Works Engineer and the Health Department re- garding +~be avpA~v~l of the t~provements of Winston Manor, rec~nding their acceptance with the proviso that the Stonecrest Corporation guarantee connection of sewer facilities to any fUture sewer lines that may be constructed on E1 Camino Real, to( remedy the situation that n~w exists ,at No. ~ Arlington Drive. Works Engineer Randlett stated that there was .some work to b do~e in the Winston Manor ~2 subdivision with regard to the repair of the sidewalks. Couucil~ Smith _r~a~ked to Works Engineer Randlett that the rec~ndation as submitted doss not mentio the area to which Works Engineer Randlett stated that the map for the ~1 subdivision refers to it as Winston M~_~or. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Randlett what paper should be plac on file with regard to the sewer to which he answere~ that it should be placed on file so that a correction could be made. Councilman Smith then asked if the City would be liable to which City Attorney Lyons answered that the portion of the sewer line in the street becomes the city and ~;~t be maintained. That portion that is on private property belongs to the property owns Cou~ct~n SmAth then uked if knowing that this sewer was low, would ~ be responsible for th d~ to the home, to which City Attorney Lyons stated ~ might be, Councilman Smith asked o City Attorney Lyons what his rec~mnendation would be to which he replied that if the whole sew was not proper it should be held over until it ~as taken care of. Works Engineer Randlett ssi =~at the whole sewer system ~ o. k. with the exception of this one. He further remarked tha a letter should be obtained from the Stonecrest Corp. relative to the connection being made in a sewer line to the E1 Caw/no Real should such a line ever be installed. City Attorney Lyons asked Works Engineer Randlett if he rec~nded the City accepting the improvements with the proviso for a new lateral to which he replied, yes, he did. City Attorney Lyons stated that i would be a~ight to accept the improvements with this proviso. Councilman Sani re~__rked that this should also include any damage done to the house as well. City Attorney Lyons recc-~_nde that a bo~d be posted concurring with Councilman Sani's thought to inulude any damage to the home as well. He further remarked that the problem had been created by the subdivider. C ounc man Noonan asked Mayor Cortesi if this matter, could not be placed over until the next meeting with the posting of a bond. Councilman Sani asked Works Engineer Randlett if a new sewer line could be constructed to which he answered that this would not be feasible as the cost would be so much that it wDuld be better to close the house up. City Attorney Lyons asked Works Engine. Randlett what would the likelyhood of trouble be to which he answered only if stoppage were found. Councilman Noo~an asked Works Engineer Randlett if there was any other solution other than closing the house or running in a new sewer line. Councilman Sani stated he did not wish to cause a hardship but did not wish to see the CitJ have any trouble either. Councilman Noon suggested that the matter be referred to the City Manager an~ the Works Engimeer to submit a repcwt at the next meeting. Mayor Cortesi then referred the matter to the City Manager and Wo Engineer for report. Communication ~s received from the office of the City Manager with regard to amending the or/ inal application for State Funds to include those assigned to Co~. City Attorney Lyon~ sta~ that the resolution he had prepared ~ the same u a~peared' in the council agenda. Councilm~ Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizi~ the filing of a plans application under Chapter ~7, California Statutes 19~ (~th E. S. ). Ro. call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Smith; Noes, none; Absent, Counc llmau Braceo. Communication ~u received from the office of the City Manager regarding a suit filed against the City by Robert Spatafore f~r damages to B/s car. Counei~w~n Sani moved ~_~t the recommend tion as submitted by the City Manager be accepted. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the City Clerk informed him that the Insurance Company had been notified. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS: Cc~aunication was received from the office of the City Manager relative to the holding of exam- inations for Sewage Disposal Plant Operators, Clerk Typists, Laborers (Street Department) Main- tenance Men (Street Department) and Firemen. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Council man Noonan and regularly carried, the recommendation of the City Manager was accepted. PROBATIONARY PERIOD OFFICERS CRUISE AND HARPER: C~maunication was received from the office of the Chief of Police relative to the cc~apletion of the probationary period of Officers Gerald Cruise and William Harper on July 1, 1953 rec~ndi~ their salaries to be increased from $305.00 per month to $320.00. It was duly moved by Council man Semi, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Police Chief be accepted. Councilman Smith stated that he noticed that notification w~e made after th~ expiration of the probationary period and that notification should be made before the expiration. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and re~,~awly carried, that the City Manager be instructed to notify all concerned to notify the council of the expiration of probationary periods prior to their occurrence. O~ICER CORTEZ INJUR"f: Co~umic&tion received from the office of the Police Chief with regard to the injury of Ernest Cortez ~ ordere~ filed. C~ication received from the Fire Chief with regard to the injury of L. Scovel was ordered filed. ~ POLICE OFFICER !APPLICANT C. MINOR: REICF3tRDT & SCOPES! Ccamamicatio~ received from the Personnel Board relative to the coa~pletion of all phases of examination by Clau~e Minor for the position of Police Officer was ordered filed. ReSolution ~32~4 was received from the Planning Co~mission regarding the new zoning ordinance to be ad~ involving the %oming of property owned by Reichardt an~ Scopesi. Accompanying this wms a protest from Reicbar~t and Scopesi presented by Antonio Geadio, Attorney at Law. Council man Noo~an asked if this was a request to pass the resolution to which City Manager McClumg stated that it nas and.required two hearings. This was confirmed by City Attorney Lyons. City Manager NcClu~g stated that a date should be set tonight for public hearings. Councilman Sani asked if it ~ ~eces~ary for the council to hold hearings since the Planning Coam~ission held hearings already. City Attorney Lyons stated that it was a law that public hearings be held and in speaking to Mr. Wise this afternoon, he suggested that it be referred back to the Plaani Coaaaission. Councilman Noons& moved, secom~e~ by Councilman ~ and regularly carried, that the matter be referred be~k to the Planning Ccmmzission. PROP~ Resolution approving the rezoning of the Ha&lin Property to C-1 and R-3 was then read. Council man Saul stated that there were representatives of the Buri Buri Subdivision and Winston Manor pre~amt ~bat probably would like to be hea~. A Mr. Grande stated from the audience that he would like the matter tabled tonite for further discussion. City Attorney Lyons stated that it might be well to refer this back to the Planning Commission with the new zoning ordinance already referred to the~. Councilman Sani so moved, which was seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. AND ADJUST- .~ESOLUTIONS: Variance and A~Justment Resolution ~320 was received from the Planning Cc&mission recommending that T~s E. Walsh be allowed to construct a 21' x 15' patio enclosure. O~ motion of Council man Noon&n, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Planni C~asio~ ~ accepted. Varia~e and A~Jm~aeut Resolution ~321 was received from the Planning C~maission recommending t~t D~r~thy Cullen be 'allowed to const~met a 21' x 18' private garage. On motion of Councils& Nooma~, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Planning Coamzta~iou was accepted. Variance and A~Justmeut Resolution ~322 was received from the Planning Ccmm~ission rec~nding that ~ae 8tomeson Development Company be allowed to change the ~t set back from 15' to 10' o~ lots 20, 21, 22, 23 in block 1 Westview Terrace. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Sani that the recommendation of the Planning C~maission be accepted. Councilman Smith, un, er the Question, requested information if the set back would make the houses stand in front to 'which Don Sto~eson reported that they would not as they were on the turn. Motion as made and seconded wms regularly carried. Variance au~ Adjustment Resolution ~323 was received from the Planning Commission rec,&mending that Sam Miguaeco be allowed to construct an additional bedroom at 519 Palm Avenue. On motion of Councilman Noon&n, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Planning Ccam~ission was accepted. C~unication was r~ceived from the office of the Tax Collector reEarding payment of taxes urn&er protest by Theodore Mulkey. Accempanying this letter wms a letter of protest from Theo~O Mulkey. It wms duly moved by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the claim be denied. C~ication was received from the office of the Recreation De~nt regarding the request i~ severml Buri Buri organizations for supervised ~creation program at the Burl Buri School Playground. Councilman Noonan asked what did the City have in the w~y of facilities to which Mrs. Nex~an replied that Buri Buri wanted supervision but due to insufficient personnel, super- vision was not possible. AV~ PL$~:Ce~mmnication ~as received fr~a the Recreation Department requesting information as to the $-O~ status of the Lim~en Avenue Playground. City Manager MeClung stated that there had been no arrmm6ement made for the lease as the owner did not ~nt a long lease. Re woul~ lease for a short period with the option to sell. He further remarked that he would contact the owner a~d get his reaction. Mrs. Hernan reported that it would not be Justified to enter into a lease if the improvements made would, be used for only a short space of time, should the owner ~ecide to sell. Councilman Semi stated that a recreation area was needed in the vicinity and it was too bad that & long lease could not be obtained. City Manager McClung stated that the play- ground is needed in the area but that the cost is too much for the indefinite time. He further explained the need for repairs which are costly as well. He remarked that possibly there was ~ other ground in the area that could be developed. Councilman S&ni stated that he had the same ~ thought in mind with a purchase of property. Councilman Smith moved that the recreation depart ~ merit be requested to make a survey of the area with regard to other available property. Motion as made wms seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried. RECREATION LEAD~: LLOYD & McLEOD: Communication was received frcm the office of the Recreation Department with regard to the re- quest of approval by the council for the appointment of Alex McLeod and Miss Beverly Ann Lloyd as recreation leaders. Councilman Noonan suggested that this be delayed to the next meeting in view of the budget hearings. Mrs. Hernan stated that they are presently employed.. Mayor Cortesi requested the m~tter be held over. RESOLUTION N0. 19].1 PLAYGPDUND AREA w s oN AW0R & 51oCl C~unication was received from the Stoneson Development Corp. requesting the deeding back to them of certain property they had -~eady deeded to the City in Winston Manor ~2, Upon this being done they would deed back to the City an equal amount of property. City Attorney Lyons stated that he had a resolution prepared for this matter. City Manager McClung recommended that this .be follow~d. Works Engineer Randlett stated that there were two parcels, triangular in shape at the edge of the subdivision that had been deeded. He further ~rem~?ked that an ex- change could be made for a more useable piece to be deeded later. City Attorney Lyons asked if another piece had been offered. At this point Mrs. Hernan arose and stated that Mr. BulJan called her and stated that the second piece offered was o. k. in fact better. City Attorney Lyons explained the resolution and would pre-pare the proper one for the exchange although this one w~s alright. Works Engineer Randlett suggested that +~ deed could be placed in escrow ami let the title campany handle the detail. City Attorney Lyons suggested that he be allowed to handle it. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution .of the City Council of the City of' Sou~ San Francisco authorizing the exchange of certain real property owned by said City for play- ground purposes in Winston Manor Subdivision No. 2 for certain property lying within Winston Manor Subdivision No. 5. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Carte Smith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Rracco. Communication was receive~ from the Housing Authority with regard to an earthen mound to be constructed along Spruce Avenue near the Housing Authority to preclude vehicles from driving onto Spruce Avenue from the Housing Authority. This according to the c~amicatiou had been agreed to by the City. City Manager McClung remarked that this had been parti-] ]_y taken care Councilman Smith stated that an answer to this cmmunication should be sent. Mayor Cortesi requested that the City ~mager answer the c~unieation. SO.S.F. LA~D CO. PRGPERT~ FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY: Ccamamieation ~as recelve~ from the South San Francisco Land aml Is~r~t C~SlxmY stating that ~ p~ ~ ~i~ ~sh 1~ in for l~t t~t~ ~~s, ~q~sti~ i~ti ~ ~ to ~ ~tlities. Counet~u N~ s~d t~t ~ ~ ~n l~s of ~ ~ ~ ~d ~r ~~d t~t ~e ~d C~y sh~d s~ ~ ~s ~ l~ati~ of t~ se~ ~ f~e amp ~ t~ ~iu~r. Li~ no ~~n~tion sh~d ~ ~e to ~ ~ es~blis~ ~so. C~nci~ ~ ~ W~ ~i~r ~tt if ~ ~o~ of D~s ~ ~i~r ~tt s~ ~t a ~p ~m ~ ~ C~ ~d gi~ ~ a ~ ~ni~ l~ati ~y~ C~si ~fe~ t~ ~t~r to City ~r M~l~ s~ti~ ~t a let~r of ~q~st be sent for t~ i~tiou ~sl~d. City ~r M~l~ s~d ~ ~d ~k for i~omtion ~ to t~ ~ ~ se~ ~ed, ~p, ~e, ~nd ~y o~r i~ti~ ~eded. City Att~y ~o s~t~ ~t a ~solution c~d ~ p~d c~ri~ t~s project, setti~ fo~ t~ stip~tic Cou~i~ ~ith ~d Wor~ ~ineer ~ett if f~ c~d ~ le~ ~t ~ t~ se~r li~ ~ to ~ in, ~w~ a so~ of t~h ~ir to ~ c~ iu ~r. Wor~ ~er ~ett s~d ~ ~a ~ ~ so~ ~d ~t t~s ~d ~t ~ ~h diVe,ucc. COYOTE POINT RECREATION AREA: ~-O~ 7 C~nicatton was received from the San Mateo County Recreation Commission with regard to the Coyote Point recreational area. Councilman Sani stated that we have a problem tn our own tit2 Ne remarked that recently in visiting the beach area he found it crowded not omly with people frcm South San Francisco but from other neighboring peninsula cities as well. Ne l~urther stated that he spoke to the City Manager in rearranging our beach in a better coalition. The layout is ideal he stated and the area could be improved by requesting San Mateo County aid. Councilman Sani moved that the City Manager be appointed along with the Recreation Commission to see if funds could be made available to t~prove the beach in South San Francisco. Motion s made ~u seconded by Councilm,n Noonan. Mrs. Hernan stated that the supervision of the beach was taken frcm the Recreation Department scme time ago and wished to know who would be in of thi~. Motion as duly made and seconded was regularly carried. Counci]_-~n Smith stated tbs we still have a letter to answer. Mayor Cortesi directed City Manager McClung to answer the ter, re-~rking that we would aid if we are aided. Councilman Smith then ~remawked that b~re was an instance where again the Recreation Commissioz made a recommendation. These matters, he stated, should be sent to the council first before making a recmamendation to any outside body.' He also wished to know if the council could be held responsible for tb~ action of the Recreation C_~m,~esion. City Manager McClung stated tbs we could inform by letter the official action of the council tonig~ht, city Attorney Lyons stated that the request for 'aid by giving aid is good. Councilman Smith stated that his point is can the Recreation Commission ma~ke reccmsnendations. City Manager McClung stated that the Recreation Commission w~s probably not appraised of our ideas. Ne suggested that a conference be held with the Recreation Ccmaission and that an amended resolution be submitted by the Rec. reatio~ Ccmmission to the County. Mrs, Hernan stated there w~s no intent to go over the head of the Council and the feelings expressed were those of seven individual members recreation minded. Councilman Smith stated that the Recreation Cc~mission should have made the rec.~,~n- dation to the council for action. Councilman Noon~n remarked that Councilman Smith meant note persor~ but wished coordination of all efforts. Co~aunication received from Thomas Hopcroft applying far a position as a member of the Planntz Cmaaission wms ordered filed. Application bearing the approval of the Fire Chief, for the tnstald~tion of a gasoline stara~ tank, ~ received from the Power Machinery Cca~any. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Coun~ man Smith and regularly carried, that approval be granted. LJtRRY' S, APPLICATION FOR ~JSINESS LIC'~I~SE: /..- / ~-// Application was received from Lawrence Perm Jr. to engage in the business of automobile repalx at 209 Fourth Lane under the firm name of Larry's. Fire Chief Welte explained the area it ~ in, that he would not recommend this unless it cc~plied with the code. Councilman Smith move~ that t~e al~licant be notified the a~plication was rejected as it does not conform to regula- tions an~ at such tt~m~ as it is shown that it doss meet the requirements and co,forms, the application be resubmitted. This was seconded by Counci~w~n Noonan and regularly carried. PARtC[NG PROBT.~4: 'ROAD CONDITION BEEIND SOFT BALL DIAMOND, ORANGE AVE: RE~ON NO. 1912 0FFll~IAL CITY MAP: F/oW RESOLUTION NO. 1913 ISSUANCE OF BONDS AVALON CUT~AI~ SEWER: ~SOUn~ON NO. 1914 ACCEPTING ~LYTHE D~ RELOCATION OF RANDOLPH AVENUE: ~-~3 RESOLUTION NO. 1915 VACATING PORTION OF RANDOLPH AV~: ORDINANCE AMEND ING CML SERVICE ORDINANCE: o-~¥I QUARRY MAP: PLANNING COmmiSSION FERRARI, MINUCCIANI: CONDITIONS AT .SIMON ~0TOR STREET DEPT. PICI~JP OF ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: Communication ~as received from the Business Men's Association relative to the parking problem created by large trucks unloading in the business area. Councilman Sani stated that this ia the same ordinance that was brought up about one year ago and was killed. He remarked that he vas in favor of ps, sing such an ordinance. Councllm~n Smith stated that there was a need for enforcement. Trucks, he remarked, stick o~t causing a ha~ to motorists in pull~ around them, causing them to drive over the do~ble white line. He said he would like to see the ordi- nance reintroduced, having in the ordinance designated the length of the truck body, and so forth. City Manager McClung suggested that the ordinance be referred to the Business Men for their help. Councilman Smith stated that the public safety be borne in mind as well. City Attorney Lyons stated that he had a copy of the ordinance. Mayor Cortesi referred the matter to the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. C~muuication was received from Mrs. Nordstrom, 118 West Orange Avenue, regarding the road iu the rear of the soft ball diamond complaining of the dust coming from that area. Councilman Sani stated he spoke to Mr. Volkman regarding this and that it had Been taken care of. City Manager McClung stated that temporary repairs have been made and that they were presently in the process of resurfacing all the roads in the area of the Parks. Co~nunication was ordered filed and an answer sent to the writer. Councilman Sani moved that all claims be paid. Conncilman Smith stated that he noted a claim iu for the test borings and asked Works Engineer Raudlett if it was in order to pay before the final r~port was submitted to which he answered that he believed it was in order to l~y this. City Manager McClung stated ..that this w~s a progress payment to be on borings. As soon as thel were cempleted, a report wo~ld be filed. Motion as made ~u seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried. Total amount of claims - $50,738.6~. Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francis approving a~ adopting a certain map ms the official map of said city. Roll call vote was as follow~: A~s, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, ~mith; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Br~ccc Comncilmmn ~aith introduced a resolution amending resolution ~1889 providing for the issuance of T .row~ lut Bonds .on Avalon 0utfall ~ewer. City Attorney Lyons explained this in detail recommending it's passage. Roll call vote warn as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Smith; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Bracco. Comncilman Smith introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South ~ Francis( accepting a deed from P. R. Blythe and Mary C. Blythe whereby certain property is transferred and conveyed to the City of South San Francisco for the purpose of relocating Randolph Avenue a public street in said City. Roll caJ.l vote was as follow~: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Smith; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Braces. Councilman Sant introduced a resolution of intention to vacate a portion of a public road~y . thoroughfare known as Randolph Avenue amd lying within the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote ~ as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Smith; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Braces. City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter of the ~rdinance amending the Civil Service Or nance with regard to the Superintendent of the Sewage Treatment Plant and the e~loyees, ex- plaining that the Superintendent is to retain his civil service rank merely changing politics While his subordinate e~loyees wo~d be blanketed into civil service and placed on one years probation. Comncilman gani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that x~eadlng of the ordinance be waived ~nd it be Introduced by title only. Roll call vote was a rolls-w: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, CorteSi, Smith; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Bracc U~der unfinished business, City Manager McClung stated that on the map of the Quarry there not sufficient time to study it and that a report would be submitted at the next meeting.. Mayor Cortesi then stated that he wished to propose the following three names as replacement. for v~eancies on the Planning Cc-a~sion: George Bosworth to replace Herb Schaur, John Fer~ to replace Mr. Barrett and Mike Minucciani to replace Leslie Irwin. Councilman ~emi moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that the Mayor's appointments be confirm May~r Cortesi next asked City Attorney Lyons if there ~ any new develolmments with regard t the Simon Motor Co. asking if something could not Be done to correct the existing conditions wrecked vehicles that have been left parke~ near his garage. City Attorney Lyons agreed tha prmiees had been mane an~ rec~mended that an ordinance be adopted and that steps be taken against the Simon Motor Co. with an injunction for maintaining a public nuisance. Councilma Sani stated that these condemnation proceedings against Simon Motor Co. had been requested · an earlier meeting. City Attorney Lyons stated that he felt a definite ordinance should be adopted against this practice. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and larly ca~ried that action be started to abate the nuisance. Councilman Smith moved, seconds by Councilman SanI and regularly carried, that the City Attorney Be instructed to prep~e t~ necessary ordinance governing the business of auto wrecking. Under good and welfare, Mrs. Herna~ stated that in so~e of the homes in the Southwood Subdi~ fences enclose the front ~. She further remarked that the residents of that area place lawn cmttiugs and clippings inside the fences and by doing so, prevent them fr~m being scat~ about when placed on the sidewalk. However, it has been noted that the Street Dept. in mak their pickups have overlooked picking these boxes up. She remarked that she did talk to on, the members of tb~ Street Dept. ~nd was informed that if pickups were not made on the date they passed, it woul~ Be another ~eek before they came b~ck to that particular ma. Counc Smith state~ that the men should Be c~maended for not going into private yards. City Manag Mc~lung stated that increased demands have been m~le for moxe pickups thereby creating a pr of covering the area. At the present the Street Dept. is fe~ling behind because of these i creased demands. He suggested that the residents themselves could be helpful if they would place their clippings Just outside the driveway gates, allowing the gates to be opened sli~ In this manner the members of the Street Dept. would see the b~xes near the sidewalk and cc close the ~ates when they had made their pickup. .He further stated that a new schedule warn drafted for this pickup service. Councilman Smith said that men and equiI~ent of the Stre~ Dept. are being utilized for pickup service and was of the opinion that possibly a private could be contracted with to do this and then charge the land owners. City Manager McClung replied that this had been tried with the Scavenger Co. last fall but that the cost had much. There being no further business, the meeting was adOo~_~ned at 10:08 p. m. Respectfully submitted,