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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.