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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-11-16PLACE: TIME: C~T.T. TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: SEWER CONNECTION SCHOOL DISTRICT: I~' I Ol ACCIDENT INVOLVING OFFICER HAI~ER & OFFICER RICHARDS: COUNTY TAXES, BOCCI, BALDINI & MINUCCIANI PROPERTY: PROPOSED ELECTRICAL SERRA HIGHLANDS C C~$~ITTEE REPORT, TENTATIVE MAP: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ttELD MONDAY, NOV~{BER 16, 1953 Council Chambers, City Hall ~8p. m. The. meeting was cad_led to order by Mayor Cortesi at 8:14 p; m. Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani~ ~mtlio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smi~ Mayor Cortesi asked if there ~re any errors or corrections to the minutes. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Suni and regularly carried, that the minutes be corrected as given to the Clerk by Councilman Noonan an~ Suni. Correction as requested by Councilman Noonan was as follows: Minutes of November 2, 1953 on the third page, sixth paragraph, "Mayor Cortesi refused to disqualify himself stating he could see no reaso~ for it." Correction as requested by Coun~i~n Suni was as follows: Minutes of November 2, 1953 on the 5th page-tenth paragraph-third line, "Southwood and Hamlin prop- erty at Rickey Boulevard and E1 Casino Real." Communication was received from the office of the City Manager accompanied by a letter from the So~th San Francisco Unified School District, signed by Ray Watanobe, regarding sewer connection for the school district. Councilman Suni asked Mr. Goss if this con- cuffed with the rec~udatiou of the City Manager. Mr. Goss replied that he and Mr. Randlett had checked and found that the pipe w~s adequate w~st of E1 Casino Real, but coming north ou E1 Casino Real on "A", "B", and "C" Streets found it would not carry the load as manholes now overflow when the heavy rains occur. He further explained the line that could be installed that would be advantageous to the City by having this new line. He recommended that this credit payment as made by the school be accepted and that the city later put in the balance needed for the installation of the new line. This would be a~prcm~mately $~000.00. Councilman Suni moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and reg- ularly emu-tied, that the reconmeudatiou of the City Manager and Director of Public Works be accepted. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the recent in- vestigation by the Board of Inquiry with regaa~l to the accident involving Police Officers William Harper and George Ricb~.rds. Councilman Noonan c~nded the City Manager for the steps taken in setting up this procedur?, which was recc~m~_nded by safety engineers. He further remarked that the remainder of this matter is left to the council. Council- man Br~cco moved, seconded by Councilman Suni, that the matter be referred to the office of the Chief of Police for recommendations to the council as to what action was to be taken. Councilman Noonan sug~sted that an amendment be made to the motion that this go through the office of the Cit-y Manager for his endorsement. Councilman Bracco amended his motion and Councilman Suni seconded the motion as amended, which was regularly car- lied. C~nication w~s received from the office of the City Manager regarding the taxes on property owned by Thomas and Melania Bocci~ Louis and Melania Baldini, Fernando and Marie Minucciani, which is used by the city as free l~rking lots. It was requested in his letter that the city taxes on the property amounting to $36.75 be waived, and the county taxes totaling $103.08 be paid by the City. Councilman Suni moved, seconded by Council- man Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. C~m~unication as received from the office of the City Manager regarding the proposed electrical code ordinance, as suggested by Building Inspector Gildo Rozzi, was laid over to the meeting of December 7, 1953. Ccmmmauleation was received from the office of the Deps~-~nt of Public Works regarding & o~mmittee report on the proposed service road paralleling Junipero Serra Boulevard and Serfs Highlands Subdivision. Attached thereto was the report of the c~ittee. Council- man Noona~n asked if a copy of this report had been served on the subdivider to which Director of Public Works Goss replied that it had been shown to him. Councilman Noonan asked Mr. McKeon, the subdivider, if he was in accord with the reccmmendation of the com- mittee to which he replied that it was his understanding that Councilman Noonan's motion was that a committee would investigate and ascertain if it w~s feasible for this service road to be placed in. He further spo~e on the prior meeting which was held regarding a service road for the entire length which at that time was found not to be feasible. Mr. McKeon presented a map to the City Council which was studied at this time. Mr. Goss explained the c~m,~ttee meeting and the study that had been made. He also ex- plained that no left-hand turns are pexmzitted on Junipero Serfs Boulevard from the subdi- vision. George Bosworth, a member of the c~ttee, stated that it was the committee's desire to work out a plan that was most compatible. He further explained the overpass which ws~ studied and it seemed to be the most feasible as the terrain in this locale blended itself very w~ll for such an overpass. He also said that it would be better than an underpass as less traffic complications in its construction would be encountered in the routing of traffic in the area. After some discussion, Mr. McKeon remarked that when the matter of a subdivision is taken up it ~ in the hands of inexperienced persons. Subdividers, he stated, have to plan for moderate priced i~provements to be in the reach of the present day worker. He further ~snt on to explain the procedure that ~.~ followed in the submission of his map. He said that he never saw a Planning C_~--~tssion go into a matter of a subdivision so thoroughly as this one did. He stated that they w~nt in and studied the matter as individuals, as c~ttees, and as a group and that the corrections have already cost him additionally $9,558.80. He stated that if all of the additional changes were fol- lowed as mentioned, it would cost $29,816.42 plus the loss of six lots. He remarked that they wished to cooperate with the City in every respect, however he could not build a moderate priced home if superfluous costs were added to a subdivision. He said that he was going to build a three bedroom home with double garage for $11,000. He also said that his concern should not be the guinea pig if the city had not taken the precautions in prior subdivisions, also stating that the overpass was going to entail the expendi- ture of a lot of money. MERCK & CO. TAX ASSESSMENT: ~"/I0 crv S CE POLICE CFFICER ELIGIBLE LIST: Mr. McKeon then gave an explanation of the maps he had prepared and brought with him this evening, pointlug out the service roads as requested on the map, stating that he would follow the city method as in other cities that if they were not used by the City within two years, that they would revert back to the subdivider. At this time, Mr. McKeon's engineer gave an explanation of the various maps he had prepared with regard to the various connecting service roads. After the explanation had been made, Mayor Cortesi asked Mr. McKeon if a special meeting was agreeable to him on November 30 for the consideration of his map to which he replied that the map was brought in July 26 and that they had a lot of legal papers to prepare. City Manager McClung said that Mr. McKeon had brought in a lot of information, however he mentioned that there w~s a move on foot in San Francisco to dissolve Highway Distric #10 and if this was done, it would then become the obligation of the City of South San Francisco. He mentioned calling a meeting of all interested engineers together with the Highway District and to go to the site and settle once and for all the relocation of a proper crossing. Councilman Smith remarked on Mr. McKeon's willingness to provide several things as mentioned tonight on the explanation of the map. Mr.. Bosworth stated that we were successful tonight in getting provisions for the development to the west by access through an overpass or underpass, allo~lng for expansion in the future. Councilman Smith stated that if Mr. McKe~ provided these possible routes it would not be up to him to get them through but we could use his help. Councilman Smith moved thai wm accept the tentative map with the proviso that Mr. McKeon would provide an opening across Junipero Serfs Boulevard through lots 37 & 38 block M or through lots 4 & 5 block M or any other lot that would line up with the street pattern that would be more feasi~Ae or eeonemical~ also that he pave lot 4 block G and leave lot 23 Block G vacant, and should the city not use lot 23 bleek G for street purposes only it would revert back to the subdivider. Councilman Sani re~ar~ on the paving of lot 4 inquiring if this we~14 include curbs and gutters to which Mr. MeKeon nodded his head in approval. Mr. Goss remarked that if the map warn accepted by the city the city would then be bound by it. Mr. McKeon remarked ou the dirt he was planning on moving iu the subdivision, stating that if he found he could move enough material he would construct a road through the area. ~,~ncilman Bracco seconded the motion as made by Councilman Smith. Mr. Meleon remarked that he would be willing to set the stipulations in the form of a let- ter to the City. Communication frem the Recreation C~ssion with regard to ch~ce of recreation sites w~s read to which Mr. McKeon stated he was not interested in giving playground area for recreation remarking that school areas were available in the subdi- vision already for recreational areas. Comncilman Noonan remarked regarding Councilman Smith's proposal, that the combined use of school facilities be made available for recreational purposes, that we shomld work out a plan by taking this matter up with the school board to use their facilities, but that we do not waive our rights in getting the area as mentioned by the Recreation Commission. He suggested that Councilman Smith amend his motion, which he did. Again Mr. Goss ren~rked that the map is a tentative one and that if we approve it that it was the map we selected. He also stated that we should bring in the Highway District on a meeting of engineers. City Attorney Lyons requested that We should have Mr. MeKeon bring in a tentative map setting forth all that was mentioned and not approve this one since it has conflicting street pattern. Councilman Noonan suggested a proviso to the motion providing that within ten days there is filed with the City Clerk a tentative map with these changes set out. He later withdrew his last statement. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Communication was received from the office of the City Clerk regarding a letter as re- ceived from Merck & Co. relative to the posting of an assessment figure in error. Merck & Co. requested that this be corrected. City Attorney Lyons stated that since the assessment roll had been approved by the council, that a clerical error could not be corrected, however, Merck & Co. can pay the taxes under protest and then make a request for a refund. He suggested a letter be sent them to pay under protest and that they make their request for the refund. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Counci!man Sani and regularly carried, that the rec~ndation of the City Attorney be accepted. Communication was received fr~ the Personnel Board of Review relative to the revision of the Civil Service Ordinance. Councilman Sani stated that we had gone long enough on the matter and moved that the City Attorney be instructed to go ahead with the redraft- ing of the ordinance and that he be compensated $1,000 for this work. Councilman Noonan stated that he objected to the paying of ~be fee for the revision of the ordinance. Councilman Smith stated that whmn the Personnel Board had found errors they should have rec~nded these changes to the council, notifying them that amendments should be passed for these corrections. He stated that a request had been made for the payment of $1,000 for this redrafting of the ordinance, However, he felt that there was enough ability in the council to put the ordinance in a workable~ order and that it would not cost $1,O00. Councilman Noonan stated that he would like to have the motion amended to include that no payment be made for the revision of the ordinance. Councilman Bracco stated that there was definite cost in the revamping of the ordinance and.that it was in need of such revision and that he seconded the motion as made. Councilman Noonan then remawked on the Reidell Case stating that in this case the laws were plain but that they were not followed. Mayor Cortesi stated that he felt that the City Attorney should be ccm- pensated for the redr~fting of the ordinance, remarking on the time that had to be put in on a fulltime basis for part time payment. City Attorney Lyons stated that the ordinance as it now stands is a hodge-podge of amendments to the original ordinance, that it had been originally drafted from a standard form and submitted in that manner. He was desirous of getting a workable ordinance and rules for the conduct of cases, stating that numerous cases exist that need correction. Roll call vote w~s as follows: Ayes, Councilman Sani, Bracco, Cortesi; Noes, Councilmen Noonan and Smith. C~unication was received from the Personnel Board of Review certifying the names of Francis Tierney, Theodore Silvas, Ernest Rossi, Jr., Leo Crosariol and James Ahem, sug- gesting that they be placed on the police-officer eligible list in the order named. Accompanying that letter was a letter from the office of the Chief of Police recommend- ing that the five candidates be given a medical examination so that they can be appointed to his department. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the rec~mnendation of the Personnel Board and the Chief of Police be accepted. GUIDO DE LUCA APPOi'~ STATUS: OFFICER RICHARDS INamY: ~-~ o ~-- OFFICER JONES VILLAGE WAY: GALLI WEED ABATEMENT REFUND: LIBRARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS: SPRUCE AVENUE GRADE CROSSING: RE~ION NO. 1951 PUHDY CO. PEPS/IT TO BURN AD--BILES: METROPOLITAN FURNI~JRE CO. LICENSE: BUSINESS ~LICENSE: PAUL SUSA ~USINESS ~LICENSE: DOLORES HENNANDEZ ~aME~T STAND LICENSE: MAYER & PEDDYCOURT CHRISTS~ TREE SALE PEI~S: /_ - / ~--/~. MRS. C. ALLBA~JGH COMMENDING LIBRARY: Co~nunication was received from the office of the Personnel Board of Review regarding Guido DeLuca, maintenance man iu the Park Department, stating that his status had been clarified and that he was eligible for appointment to this position. It was moved by Councilman Bracco,, seconded by Councilman Saul and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Personnel Board be accepted. Communication as received from the office of the Chief of Police, regarding the absence of Officer George Richards for seven days due to a knee injury sustained in an auto- mobile accident October 28, was ordered filed. C~maunication as received from the office of the Chief of Police, regarding the absence for two days of Officer Jack Jones due to myositis of neck muscles, was ordered placed on file. C~m~unication was received from the office of the Chief of Police regarding trucks and trailers being prohibited from Village Way, recommending that a city 6rdinance be drawn up prohibiting trucks and trailers over two tons on the roadway of this subdivision. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan, that the City Attorney be in- structed to draw up the necessary ordinance. Under the 9u~stion, Councilman Smith stated that another area should be included which was the Mayfair Subdivision, that by including both it would' reduce the cost of publication. He requested that it be held up to the next meeting for a survey from the Chief of Police, City Attorney and City Manager. Councilman Sani withdrew his first motion and moved as suggested by Councilman Smith, which was seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. Cc~aunication wms received from the office 6f the Street Foreman regarding a request for weed abatement refund for Mr. Frank Gelli, that an error h~d been found in which he ~a~ overcharged for fifty feet. He recoe~endm~ a rei~nd to Mr. Galli. Counci~m-n Bracco moved, seccmded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Street Foreman be accepted and that a refund be ma~e. Ccmaamaication wms received from Lauretta Hussar, Librarian, concerning budget matters. It was moved by Oouncilman Noonan, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the communication be referred to the City Manager. Communication was received from the So~thern Pacific Co. regarding proposed agreement between the Southern Pacific Co. and the City, covering the granting of an easement for Spruce Avenue grade crossing. City Attorney Lyons stated that he had prepared a resolution entering into an agreement with the Southern Pacific Co., that since the Sontt~rn Pacific was there first the City should agree to this matter. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizin~ the execution of an agreement between said City, on the one hand, and the Southern Pacific Co. and the Southern Pacific Railroad Co., on the other hand, providing for the granting to said City of an easement across the property of said companies subject to certain conditions. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith. Coemmnication was received from the Pur~y Co. requesting permission to burn old auto- mobiles on their open lot on Harbor Way. Counc~l~m~u Sani remarked that this was a seric~ ~.._,¥~ ~ asking for the permission of burning cars, citing the problem of smog in San Mateo County already, that the council should seriously consider this matter. He stated the proper Place to burn w~uld be in the steel mill where they had high smoke stacks. He favored referring the matter to the Fire Chief. Councilman Smith concurred with Councilman Sani regaaxling the problem of smog. Councilman Bracco, moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried~ that the matter be held over and referred to the offices of the Fire Chief and Health Department for a report. A~plication for business license was received from the Metropolitan Furniture Co. to engage in the business of manufacturing of furniture at 950 Linden Avenue. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the application as made be granted. Application for business license was received from E. J. Jurgensen of 469 Grand Avenue te engage in the business of piano store. 0o~ncilmmn Bracco moved, seconded by Council- man Noonan and regularly carried~ that the application as made be granted. A~lication for business license was received from Paul Susa, 213 Linden Avenue, to 'engage in the business of Christmas tr~e sales and produce. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the application as made be granted. Application for business license was received from Mrs. Dolores Nernandez of 528-A First Lane, So~th San Francisco, to engage in the business of refreshment stand at the South San Francisco Beach. Councilman Smith remarked that this would be a franchise. City Manager McClung spoke on the setting up of a building by the City not only at the public beach but also in ~arks such as Orange Avenue, and then call for bids. It might be found in this manner that the City could derive acme e~ditional revenue. City Attorney Lyons stated that since they would be using city property it would require a special permit. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that this matter be referred to the City Manager to check and report back. Applications for business licehse were received from W. W. Mayer of 1700 E1 Casino Real an4 H. G. Peddycourt of 437 Alida to engage in the sales of Christmas trees. Council- man Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan ana regularly carried, that the appli- cations as made be granted. C~m~unication was received from Mrs. Clarence Allbaugh of 15 Sonora Avenue, South San Francisco, c~nding the Library and the city on its excellence and fine selection of the latest as well as timely books. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the letter be accepted, a copy be sent to the Library, and that it be placed on file. CLAIMS: ~013 Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that all claims as audited by the Finance Committee be approved. Total amount of claims, $34,582.75. MONTELY REPORTS: Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Brscco and regularly carried, that the monthly reports as received from the Building Inspector, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Librarian, and City Clerk be accepted and filed. GUASPARI & CIMA USE PERMIT: Under unfinished business, the.matter of Use Permit ResolUtion ~B47, applied for by Mr. A1 Guaspari and Mr. Louis Cima, was brought up. Mr. Scampini, attorney for the applicants, arose and stated that the matter appeared ou the agenda ou previous occasions stating that he requested passage ou the matter this eveulugo He further remarked that his clients were not here asking for any favors or overlooking any portion of the law. They were here merely asking for permission to use the property as it is zoned. He then conveyed his thanks to the City Council for the courtesies extended to him. Mr. Gaudio, attorney for the Mayfair Improvement Group, stated that he wished to admonish the council on any action unless it conformed with the P-C-M District. He further remarked ou the transcript of proceedings prepared from the Planning C_~ssiou meeting of November 12, stating that he would like to give a co~y of these proceedings to the Clerk and that they be entered as a part of the record.* Councilman Noouan moved, sec- onded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, .that this transcript be made a part of the record. Mr. Gamdio then referred to various articles in the t~nscript, citing therefrcm. He re,meoWed the City Council to study the P-C-~ plan~ before taking any action on the matter. He further stated that ownership-of the property must be established in order that recourse of action can be had should it be meces~ary. He said that ~ did not know how the ownership existed until tonight. After he had completed his statement, Mr. Scaa~ini asked for a fe~ minutes of reply. Ne stated that Mr. Gaudio's statements r~ardi~g Mayor Cortesi's right to vote is not the issme before the council, that the issme is relative to the use permit. He further cited section 7 of the zoning ordinance r~garding a C-2 District. Mr. Gamdio stated that Mr. Scampini did not refer to the section regarding something of an offensive nature, again citing from the Goverma~nt Co~e regarding the disqualificatio~ of an interested councilman from voting on the iume. Mayor Cortesi informed Mr. Gaudio that he still ha~ the right to vote a~ he w~e electe~by 4,0OOpeople and not by20 people. Co~ncilmanNoonan remarked that he wo~ld like to move in view of this situation that if the mayor vote, it be disqualified and be declared null and void. Councilman Smith said that ~ier the State law one comncilman oannotdiasolve another councilmans vote and declare it Bm~ll and void. City AttormeyLyons concurred with Councilman Smith on this point. Councilman Smith then a~ked 0ityAttorneyLyons could the council grant this permit subject to the P-C-MDistrict to which City Attorney Lyons replied that they could as a copy had been sent with a copy of the letter. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyon~ if we did or did not have the right ko grant tht~ permit to which City AttorneyLyons remarked that under the sections referred to by Mr. Sca~piui and also 19.2~ the Planning Cc~!ssiou can deny if it is shown that it is somethim~ detrimental. He further stated that the area in question was to be fenced, landscaped, etc. Councilman Smith then moved that the permit be granted subject to the term~ and conditions aa set forth iu the P-C-MDistrict. Councilman Noouan seconded the ~otion. At this point Council~m~th withdrew his motion until he had had a clarification of the P-C-~District which City Attorney Lyons gave to him. Mr. Gaudio asked that the P-C-MDistrict as referred to be identified to which City Attorney Lyons stated that it ~s the one accompanying the letter of Mr. Victor Robinson, Secretary of the Planning C~ission, as addressed from the Planning C~mnission. ~At this point, Councilman Noone~ identified the P-C-M material at the request of Mr. Gaudio. Comncilman Smith asked for a comparison between the co~mzittee report and the P-C-M Dis- trict to which Councilman Noonan stated that this use permit is not allowed by the Spruce Avenue Committee on the west side but that the P-C-MDistrict does allow such a use permit. Councilman Smith remarka~ that he felt this application for this use was a desirable one and would not be objectionable. He felt this plan would fit in to the planned zone and that a buffer strip should be provide~, stating that a planned area should go through. Mr. Scampini said that he felt passage should be made on the recom- mendation of the Planning O~,m~ssion as submitted. At this time Mr. Thomas Kay, chaLrman of the Planning 0o~aission, informed the council members of the conversation he had had with LarryWise on the P-C-M District, stating that when he had ca~_ledLarryWise he had been informed that this P-C-MDistrict had been given to Councilman Noouan and his ccam~ittee on the Spruce Avenue rezoning, further remarking that he had informed Larry Wise tha~ it should have been returned to the Planning C~m,~tssion and not to the c~=-.~ttee. Councilman Noonau stated that the purpose of the ccm~ittee was to get planned building on Spruce Avenue and not have another Railroad Avenue. He further said that upou being approved as a ccm~aittee by the council he went to the engineer and Mr. La~y Wise for his information. Hearings were held and with this came the committee report. He wished to .a~so state that neither he nor the committee was responsible for this delay. Mr. Kay, chairman of the Planning Com- mission, stated that the Spruce Avenue Committee's report would kill any permit as re- quested by Mr. Guaspari. Mr. G~,mdio stated that at no time in his presence or that of his clients has any con- si~erationbeen given the Spruce Averse Ceamzittee Report either at a council meeting or Planning Commission Meeting. Councilman Sani stated that the council had the recom- mendation from the Planning C~m,~ssion, ~bat it met with their approval and is a C-2 District and as long as they abide by ~he rules he could not see how they could'be denied this permit. He then moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Councilman Bracco remarked that since this had c~ back from the Planning C~m~ission, he wished to second the motion. Councilman Smith remarked that the Chairman of the Planning Commission stated that they planned for a buffer zone and asked Council- man Noonan regarding this buffer zone if it was provided f~r in their report to which he stated, yes, it was. He also suggested that the street be moved from the middle and put on the other side. *At this ~oint, he delivered to the City Clerk a co~y of t~e ~roeeedimg~ as mentiomed re~me~timg that a motion be pa~sed making them a ~ of t~e r~cord. ORDINAI~E CREATING OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, FIRST READING: VICTORY AVENUE IMPRO~: ~/~ OLD MISSION ROAD DRAINAGE: ~"'1 ~ ~, BREN~'~OOD PUEEIC TELEPHONES: MAINTENANCE MAN ELIGIBLE LIST: SERVICE LICENSE. ~--/m--A? MILITARY ORDER OF PURPLE ~ MAGAZI1TE SUBSCRIPTIONS: Z--/$-/2. AGB"~m'~ENT WIT~ STONESON COEP. RE: SEWER: SUNSHINE GARI~ ~7: Mr. Scampini stated that plans and specifications of his client show this to be in- cluded. Councilmau Smith asked Mr. Scampiui if he would object to a buffer zone to which Mr. Scampiui replied that as it uow exists they would uot but that it cau change overnight and .that they might have to object. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Counc~lmau Saul, Bracco aud Cortesi; Noes, Councilmen Noouan and Smith. A recess w~s then called for by Mayor Cortesi. Upon the m6eting being called back to order by Mayor Cortesi, City Attorney Lyons stated that he had an ordinance prepared creating the office of Director of Public Works. He remarked that the reading of the ordinance could be waived and introduced by title. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the reading be waived and it be introduced by title only. City Attorney Lyons introduced the ordinance,"An ordinance creating the office of Director of Public Works and defining the powers and duties of Director of Public Works ." City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter of Victory Avenue improvement and drainage. Works Engineer Randlett stated that 74~ of the property owners had signed the petition. CouncilmAn Smith moved, that the matter be set aside until the Public Works Engineer ~ had time to study and check this matter as it wms too late to do anything at this time of the year. Councilman Noonan seconded the motion. Request from Mr. Gamlen's representative was for a larger area to be encompassed in the assessment district. Councilman Smith stat_~d that the Public Works Director would then have ample time to submit his report. Mr. Ricccmi, executive director of the Housing Authority, stated that he ~ms the person who circulated the petition, that this work has been pending some five years. Ne further cited t~ recent rains that flooded the area and asked 'the eo~me/1 for quick action on thi. matter to avoid any further floods. Mr. Goss s~a~ed t~t ~truction arsi fill had been ~ped in a canal by various c~anies, such as concrete, that this carnal emptied into the Colma Creek and that if this canal were cleaned out it ceul~ be a solution to some of the drainage problem. Motion as made and seconded was r~gularly carried. Councilman Smith then asked Mr. Goss if thirty days was enough time in which to prepare his report to which Mr. Goss replied that he weul~ have the r~Tort~by the next council meeting. The matter of Old Mission Road drainage was brought up but no new developments were available on which to report. The matter of the Brentwood public telephones ~ explained by City Manager McClung, who rew~wked that he recently spo~e to that concern, that they w~re agreeable to in- stalling the pb~nes at their own expense, that the city would derive some funds, and that a charge would be made for wiring. He was given approval to negotiate for the installation. The matter of the Maintenance Man eligible list was then discussed and City Manager McClung stated he believed the only one not yet appointed to civil service was Mr. Scbm~dt. The matter of the Veterans Lettering Service license was reported on by City Manager MeClung who stated that he spoke to some of the applicants relative to the various schools that they were attending~ however none could give a complete report on just what ~hey were training for. No further word was received from the Boy Scouts or Y~A relative to house number lettering they had completed and in view of the winter weather coming on, he felt not much more street lettering would be done. The matter of the magazine subscript*on solicitation as requested by the Military Order of the Purple Heart was to be further checked and a report would be made at the next meeting. Works Engineer Randlett brought up the matter of the sewer connection at 4 Arlington Drive, stating that he had spoken to Mr. Stoneson and that they expressed willingness to enter into an agreement with the City. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution as prepared by City Attorney Lyons. Mr. Goss stated that he had spoken to the Health Department on this matter. Works Engineer Randlett stated that he spoke'to Mr. .. Volkman and Mr. Lingeman regarding a letter concerning the lateral that was to be installed. Councilman Sani said that he is not in favor of a bond and said that this should be corrected. Mr. Goss suggested a letter from the Health Department to back the city up on this matter. City Manager McClung stated that an ideal solution would ,be a septic tank to catch the overflow in the vicinity of the Colma territory Just east of E1 Casino Real. He was to report back at the next meeting regarding this. Mr. Schulhauser of the Garden Development 0o. ~tated that they had submitted a letter and map on Sunshine Gardens ~7, that the reason for their haste in the matter was to get the water lines in. Councilm~n Sani remarked on the mention in the lett%r of co- operating with the city in placing a guard rail on Hillside Boulevard. He felt that the Garden Development Co. should put this guard rail in and the city not have to co- operate in its installation. Councilman Smith said that this should be referred to the Director of Public Works. Mr. Goss stated that in speaking to Mr. Grant, the county engineer, he informed Mr. Goss that he would not object to the subdivider putting in the guard rail as long as it was according to county regulations. Mr. Goss also stated that in speaking to Mr. Randlett he brought up the matter of one lot being half in South San Francisco and the other half in Colma. He stated that the ordinance read that a lot could not be half in one city and half in the other. He also remarked on the requirements necessary for the Checking of all measurements as submitted on the map. Councilman Smith asked Mr. Goss if he was ready to act on this to which Mr. Goss stated that with the ~r~visions as enumerated in the letter from the Garden Development Co., also that lot 12 be deleted from the map, that the Garden Development Co. install the guard rail at their expense according to county specifications and what other things sh~w up from checking the subdivision,map, he stated that it could be accepted. Mr. Goss further stated that he would not have time to check over the map, A discussion was held at this time between he and Mr. Randlett relative to the time needed for the check- ing of the map. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco, that the recom- mendation of the Public Works Director be accepted provided they c~nply with the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried~ SECOND LANE IMP: SMITH LEAVE STATE: CIVILIAN DEFENSE: GRAND AVE. & INDUSTRIAL WAY, CONCRETE APPROVED: Councilman Smith voting no, and remarking that the reason he was voting no was be- cause the recon~neudation had not come from the Planning C~-m~issiou. Works Engineer Randlett stated that he had prepared the assessment for Second Lane and that what w~s needed now w~s a notice to be published. City Attorney Lyons stated that the council could instruct the City Clerk to publish the notice in the paper which he would prepare. Councilman Smith requested permission to leave the State, not having been able to leave since his last request. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that permission be granted. Councilman Noonan, under the ~r ~ welfare, then spoke regarding civilian defense. He moved that two persons from each veterans organization be named to the Civilian Defense Board. Councilman Smith remarked that the Lions Club had expressed their wishes to enter this as well. Councilman Noonan then suggested that a meeting be called of this ccm~mittee. Works Engineer Bandlett stated that he had prepared plans and specifications for the concrete ~ ~'::: at Grand Avenue and Industrial Way which had been spoken of some time ago. His estimate was about $2,700. At this point, Mayor Cortesi asked what was being done on Colma Creek west of Spruce Ave~e, requesting that notification be made to Eschelbach regarding the work he is now doing there. He a~ked City Attorney Lyons if he had sent the notification as was re- quested to which he stated it had not been sent as yet. A~min Works Engineer Randlett asked relativm to the plans and specifications on the cOncrete :,l~e~:: to w~ich Councilman Smith moved, secon4~d by Councilman Bracco and regularly oaa~A~i~d, that bids for this matter be advertised. City Manager M~lung then requeeted that an adjourned meeting be held at 4 p. m. N~r 30, 195B for the matter of the retirement contract change. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to November 30, 1953 at 4 p. m. ~ims of Adjournment - 1:00 a. m. Respectfully submitted, City C