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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-08-26PLACe. TI~: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PAINTING CENTRAL FIRE STATION: APPEAPJ~TC E OF COUNC~T NOON;~: ~ESOLUTION NO. l~ ABANDONMENT OF STREETS ALLEYS, FEASE~ENTS, AVaiL ON P~RK: FINAL MAP, AV,~)N PARK ~2: ANDONIE ~G. C0. BUSINESS LICENSE: PIETRO UCC~.LI BirrLDING PERMIT: CORSO VARIANCE PERMIT: ADJOURNED ~NG OF ~ CI~ COU~CIL OF TEE CITY OF SOUTH,_ $~ ~D~?C!SCC ~ ~ ~ , ...... .~, :.~oDAY, AUGUST 25, 195B Council Chambers, City Hall 4p.m. The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi.' Present: Councilman Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith Absent: Councilman John Noonan and Joseph Bracco The matter of the painting of the Central Fire House was the first item discussed. Fire Chief Welts stated that the pain~ing of the Fire House had been provided for in the Budget and that it was needed. He further remarked that h~ would like the specifications drawn up ou this by the City Attorneyaud bids called for before the rainy season starts. Mayor Cortesi asked as to the cost involved to which Chief Welts stated about $3,000.00 and that it would require sandblasting the old paint off. Me also said that the city would specifywhat is needed iu the specifications that would be submitted. Chief Welte stated that the DuPont experts can specify the quality of paint and method of application. Mayor Cortesi suggested that bids be advertised for and that we insist on the DuPont products. City Attorney Lyons said that bids could be called for but that we specify that DuPont products or equal be used. Also that the painter guarantee the paint as cue from a reputable firm or paint company. Mayor Cortesi again expressed that ~ insist on DuPout products as they were a local firm. Councilman Saul moved that the recommendation of the City Mauager be accepted, that we advertis. for bids and that the City Attorney be informed to prepare all legal advertising. Councilman Smith stated that possibly the job could be done for less if we supplied the materials. Mayor Cortesi stated that possibly two bids could be called for, cue for work and material and the other for the work only. Councilman Sa~i then moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted ~th this qualification that alternate bids be called for that (1) the bidder do the work and supply the m~terials and that the (2) the bidder do the work and the city supply the materials. Council- man Smith seconded the motion ?~ich ~s regularly carried. Councilman Smith remarked that in- quiry regarding the brand be the same or equal. At 4:30 p. m. Councilman Noonan appeared and was present for the duration of the meeting. City Attorney Lyons remarked on the ~uarantee of the paint stating that it should be provided by the person who is to apply the paint and the company also. Councilman Smith remarked that it should be to the effect that the guarantee will be given if applied correctly~ that is to say that the Paint Company ~ll guarantee that if applied in a prescribed manner the paint ~ll last a certain len_~th of time. Me further remarked that we should likewise look into the W. P. Fuller 2. Company possibil!t~es ss they also are a local concern. He also stated that if equal products were to be used and we specified the type of material and h~, it ~$ to be applied, ~we would be in our rights to do so. .it this point Chief Welts explained the applf~- cation of the last paint on tbs building and how it later peeled off. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Randlett if the concrete should not be cured by this time to which Works Engines] Randlett stated that often times form oil is used which may still be impregnated in the con- crete and must be removed by sandblasting. ~e matter of the shandonment of streets, alleys and easements in Avalon Park w~s next d~scuss- ed. City Attorney Lyons stated that a resolution had been prepared to abandon the streets, alleys and easements, exp!alu~.ng the procedure involved. At this point Works Engineer Randlett explained the map on the matter. Councilman Noonan stated that he had objected to it previous- !y and understood that the subdivision had been approved and that the area had been remapped. However, he taw hazards on tbs entrance to E1 Camino Real and some of the main traffic flow through the school area. He, at this poirt, wished to withdraw his protest. ~e stated that be womld like a proviso made either tD~ough the City Council or the City Manager that we undertake to complete Conmur Drive to Northwood Drive through the Country Club Park area and that the cost be s~bared by the property owners. Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco declaring its intention to vacate all public streets and alleys, certai~ easements, and a pathway as delineated on that certain entitled "Avalon Park, South San Francisco, California", recorded in Volume 30 pages 32, 33, and 34. Councilman Smith requested information regarding the easements to which City Attorney Lyons stated that they x~re public utility easements and that the abandonment of these ease- merits would later be remade ~th a newmap to the City Council. Works Engineer Randlett stated that the map of Avalon Park /~2 would show the new easements as mentioned by Councilman Smith. Roll call vote ~,~s as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Smith; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Bracco. The matter of the final map of A-,alon Park ~ was next brought up. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Raudlett if the lot sizes conformed to council wishes to which he replied that they were over the 5,000 square feet as desired by the councA1. Councilman Saul moved, sec- onded by Councilman Noouau a~d regularly carried,that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be accepted and the final map of Avalou~Park ~2 be accepted. Pending application of the A. Andonie Mfg. Co. to engage in the manufacture of banana chips was brought to the attention of the City Council. City Clerk Rodoudi stated that al! department heads concerned had approved the application in question. On motion of Councilman Saui, sec- onded by Councilman Noouau and regularly carried, application was granted. A communication as received from the Planning Commission on the request of Pietro Uccelli for permission to erect an eight unit apartment bui'lding on parcel 29 zone ^ was brought to the attention of the council. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carrfed, that the building permit be granted to Mr. Uccelli. Variance and Adjustment resolution :~ ,,~, as applied for by Mr. John Corso for the construction of two 4 unit apartments and to allow a nine foot front yard setback instead of the required I~ feet, located at 500 Commercial Avenue, was received from the Planning Commission, recommend- lug its approval. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, building permit as requested by John Corso ~.~s approved. RESOLUTI0Y NO. 1923 ABA~0NME~'¥~. OF A PORTION OF HOLLY A~E: City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter regarding the proposed relocation of Molly Ave. explaining the reason that this relocatlou ~ms required. Mayor Cortesi stated that the sub- dividers in the area at this time cannot build unless the abandonment of the street takes place. Works Engineer Raudlett remarked that this had already been o.k.'d in the maps of Sunshine Gardens and Westview Terrace. Councilman Saul said that the usual procedure t~ken ~ms through the Planning Co~uiss~ou and not iu this manner. Councilman Noouan concurred with Councilman Saul iu this regard. Don Stoneson, subdivider in the area, remarked that this is a mutual thing being worked out bet~men the Garden Development Co. and himself. Works Engineer Randlett ~stated that the council could set a date for hearing at this time. City Attorney Lyon: stated that the council co~ld pass this resolution and hold a hearing, and if no reco~ueudatiou was received from the Planning Commission, could drop the matter. Councilman Saui moved that a date for protest hearing be set. Councilman Saul then introduced resclutiou ~{!1923 entitled: "A resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Holly Avenue, a publ{c street lying within said city."* City Attorney Lyons recommended that the matter be referred to the Planulug Commission ~rith a recommendation to be returned accompanied by the requested maps. Roll call vote on the resolution ~s as fol- lows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Cortesi, Smith; Noes, Councilman Noonau~ Absent, Councilman Bracc, Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that the matter of relocation of Holly Avenue be referred to the Planning Commission and that a recommendation be returned accompanied by a map. J. BR01~[ REQUEST TO LI~.~E OUT 0F CITY: Request was received from Jesse Brokaw asking permission to be allowed to live outside the city due to the need for a drier climate for his sou. This ~s accompanied by a letter from Dr. Brosemer verifying his request. Fire Chief Welts explained that~e was opposed to a fireman living outside of the city due to the fact that if one request was granted, subsequent requests would be made. He further stated that he suggested and recc~meuded that the request be denied. City Attorney Lyons stated that uo provision had been made iu the Civil Service Ordinance to allow this. Motion as made by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Noouau, that the recom- mendation of the Fire Chief be accepted and the request denied, was regularly carried. LOEBENSTEEN REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF SPUR TRACK: Mr. H. A. Loebensteeu spoke from the audience regarding the impending sale of a piece of prop- erty fronting ou the Bayshore Freeway near the vicinity of the Mutual Engineering Co. stating that this concern interested in the property was requesting a spur track. He further remarked that the sale of the property hinged on the spur track w~ich would have to cross a city street. Works Engineer Raudlett stated that the matter had bean referred to him by C~ty Manager McClung. At this point discussion was held between members of the council present, Mr. Loebeusteen and representatives of the Souther~ Pacific Company. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilman Smith requested information as to the maintenance of the track crossing to which City Attorney Lyons stated that this matter could be stipulated to in an agreement. Mr. Loebeusteeu claimed that the time limit for the sale on the matter has already exceeded the required length and that the spur track was the only thing holding it up. City Attorney Lyons stated that the Public Utilities Commission could be informed as to what stipulations were to be adhered to, suggesting that it be laid over to the next regular meeting. Councilman Smith requested that the City Attorney prepare all the necessary details required by the city. SOLICITING OEDIN,~CE: ,. City Attoruey Lyons next brought up the matter of the request he received regarding an amend- me~t to the ordinance to be drawn up governing solicitors. Councilman Smith remarked tb~t he would like these details spelled out and not leave them to the discretion of the department head. Mr. A1 Stuller suggested that they include a health certificate iu the ordinance amend- ment as well. He remarked that their request was made iu order to curtail the activity of photographers and the suggested change had been given to the City Attoruey and City Clerk. He cited the impending holiday business ~hich x~s fast approaching, statir~ that solicitors will come into the town and take the choice business, leaving the remainder to those who are estab- lished within the city. He further stated that he would like the matter expedited under an emergency clause. ~e ~s sure that if City Attorney ~yons was informed of this legislation that it could be drawn up for the meeting of September 8, the second hearing to be held within five days and that the matter to become legislation upon its adoption through the emergency clause. Councilman Saul remarked that the local businessman should be given some protection. Mr. Stuller requested if possible that the City Clerk be authorized to hold applications of solicitors lu abeyance until the adoption of this ordinance. Couuc~.lman Smith stated that he ~.~s iu accord with most of it but disliked the phase of setting fees as he did not wish to be in a position to regulate business. He further remarked that he did not like to see anyone put out of the running. Mr. Stuller said that the revision ~s to the effect that a yearly license shm~ld be obtained in stead of a quarterly one. No radical change ~s to be made but it was merely a protective measure for competition. Councilman Smith sa~d that he was against creating a monopoly by makin it prohibitive for solicitors. Councilman Sani said that the local businessman is usually the one who is allways called upon for assistance either through a donation or by some other ~eans and felt that tbs local businessman should enjoy the profit. Councilma~ ~mith remarked that possibly those x,ho had shown interest iu the previou~ solicitors ordinance proposed at au earl~e council meeting should be notified. Councilman Noo~an sugMested that the ordinance be smended requiring so!ic~tors~ ~ to +ak~ ~ out ~= ~arl~. ~ license for $300.00 and to take up the other matters peace-meal. Mr. Stuller requested that the emergency clause be inserted to which Councilman Smith replied that he did not feel that this matter could possibly be called an emergency type ordinance. Councilman Noouan moved~ seconded by Councilman Saui and regularly carried, that the City Attorney prepare an amendment to the ordinance requiring solicitors to take out a yearly license for ~B0O.00 and if possible, no license to be issued iu the interim. RFAPPOI~?TME}~ ACTING SUPT. OF STREETS VOL~4,~[: City Clerk Rodondi brought to the attention of the city council the matter of the tempora~j appointment of Raymond Volkma~ as Supt. of Streets, stating that this appointment would expire ou September 2nd. It ~s duly moved by Councilman Moouau, seconded by Councilman Smith and reg- ularly carried, that Ray Volkmau be reappointed Acting Supt. of Streets for another thi~'ty days. There be~ug no ~rther business, the meeting ~s adJou~ed at 6:45 p. m. to Se~t. 8, 1953 at 8p.m. APPRO~,~: Mayor Respectfully submitted, City Clerk *Councilman Smith remarked that a request for maps be made.