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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1954-01-18REG~ M~EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ~.I.I) MOtYDAY, JAICUARY 18, 1954 PLACE: TI~CE: CALL TO ORDER: Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Saul, Emilio Cortesi~ Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith Absent: None MI~CUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. GUASPARI & CIMA USE PERMIT: Mayor Cortesi remarked that he was requesting that the first order of business to be taken up be item ~13 on the agenda, which was the matter of the Use Permit of Guaspari and Cima. Council_man Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noouau, that the use permit be referred back to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that the plan be resubmitted ~dth language not loosely bouud and that it definitely spell out the P.C.M. district. At this time, Mr. Scamplut~ attorney for the applicants, requested that it come back under its regular order of business. He further remarked that he was presenting at this time and requesting that they be filed, affidavits of Louis Cima, the purchaser, Augela Padovano, the real estate broker, and Emilio Cortesi, seller, that the property has. been sold and that Cortesi has uo right or title in the matter any longer. Councilman Smith at this point requested that the motion be voted on. Councilman Saui stated that Mr. Scampiui should be heard out. Mr. Scampini remarked that this has been a matter of long sta~ing and if it goes back to the Planning Commission it will come back with a do pass. Comncilmau Smith again requested that the motion be acted upon as the statements of Mr. Scampiui had uo bearing to the question and motion. Mayor Cortesi then asked that a vote be taken. Vote was recorded as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Smith and Noouan; Noes, Councilmen Bracco, Saui and Cortesi. Roll call vote was then requested. Councilman Noonau remarked that he was voting in favor of referring it back to the Planning Co~issiou. He remarked that he believed the motion as made to be in order and because the P.C.M. district as recon~nended by the Planning Commission indicates the changing nature of the laud. At this point, lengthy discussion was held, Mr. Scampini requesting that the record show that the remarks as made by Councilman Noouau were for the benefit of the galler~ Balance of the roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Sani, No; Councilman Bracco, No; Councilman Smith, Yes. Mayor Cortesi refrained from voting. Councilman Smith stated that this had possibilities of working a hardship on the people in the neighborhood and should be examined before coming back to the council. At this time, a discussion was held between Councilman Smith and Mayor Cortesi regarding a prior agreement iu writing that they had had under which the passage of the Guaspari and Cima use permit could be made. It was at this time that City Attorney Lyons was requested to give an ex- planation ou the violation of individual rights. Mayor Cortesi stated that the reason he refrained from voting was because the deal was completed. He further remarked that he could vote if he wished since hm sold his property but would refrain as he wished to show that his feelings in the matter were in the right place. He further remarked that since Councilman Noonau was a property owner in the neighborhood, he as well should disqualify himself from voting. ~.~. Scampini agreed withMayor Cortesi that this was a good legal point, that since the Mayor has disqualified himself, Councilman Noouan should disqualify himself as well. Councilman Sani remarked on a recent visit he had made to Mayfair Village, ou Fir Avenue in particular, and his conversations with some of the home owners on that street. The question was asked of him by these property owners, when would the area to the rear of their property be improved. He informed them that it was certainly too bad that this situation could not be taken care of as it would improve their property as well. He felt that this company wo~ld be advantageous to the community and the people. Councilman Sani then moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco, that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be accepted, and the Use Permit be granted as stated iu the letter of November 13, 1953. Mr. Gaud!o then requested to be heard remarking that in order no confusion womld develop, he wished to call to the attention of the Council and the Planning Commission the protests of the residents and requested thmt action be deferred. He suggested a suitable buffer stri~ iu order that the property owners would be protected. He then gave an explanation of his statements as made during the time he intervened. He at this time remarked on the certi- ficates as given tonight by Mr. Scampiui, citing the time limit for the consumation of the deal, stating that it was not finished until today the 18th. He asked what the reason for the extension of time was, that it b~d been extended from the 180 days as was originally set forth. He also said that if the P.C.M. is spelled out iu the body of the permit so that there was uo misunderstanding, he would withdraw his objections. However he wished it tabled until these conditions have been spelled out. Councilman Smith remarked that this matter has been delayed for some time and it was un- fortunate that it had. He further remarked that it seemed tha% this development of the area had quite a background. He said that Mr. McLeod from the South San Francisco Land Co. was here present and would like to ask him the names of those who purchased the prop- erty ou the west side of Spruce Avenue from Co]ma Creek to E1 Camiuo Real, further remarking that he felt this was important to the matter under discussion. Mr. McLeod replied that among the purchasers were Mr. Cortesi, Beuuetti Brothers, Leo Ferko, A1Eschelbach and Logan Franklin. Councilman Smith asked if the property was bought outright to which Mr. McLeod stated some did and others bought it under contracts. Mr. Kauffmanu also preseDt was then asked by Councilman Smith as to the purchase price per acre to which Mr. Kauffmann replied that this had been done during Mr. Shaw's time. Councilman Smith then asked Mr. Kauffmaun if the improvement of Spruce Avenue was done under assessment to which he replied that it was not. Mrm. McLeod interjected that the records will indicate that the agreement between the City and the Land Co. was to the effect that the Land Co. was to give the City an easement and the road to be brought to grade. ~-III AUDIT OF CITY BOOKS: ~-~g~. , Councilman Smith remarked that he brought to the attention of the council the purchasers of the property adjacent to Cortesi. He believed that if the council were to vote on the motion as it was made it could clutter the area as the present purchasers could use it for what they saw fit as Mr. Eschelbach is presently doing with his property. Councilman Smith stated that the rules and regmlations on the use of the land should be spelled out before granting this per, it. He then spoke on the committee that had been appointed for the P.C.M. district but that the committee was dropped. He then asked if the council wished to go ahead, that if we did we were not taking the proper steps to protect the people. Councilman Smith at this time moved for an amendment to Councilman Sani"s motion but Councilman Sani interrupted stating that the Planning Commission letter spells out the basis on which the permit is granted. City Attorney Lyons was called on for a ruling and replied that the action taken was on the law as to what it is t~day not what it might be in the future. He further explained the conditions under which the permit was being given, explaining the buffer zone, that if it were taken it must be paid for or it could go to court to gain com- pensation for it as the owners are giving up property. Mr. Scampini stated that the council had authority to accept the recommendation of the Planning Co~issiou. CounciLman Smith remarked that he wished to amend the motion that the recommendations of Larry Wise, the consultant, be iu conformance with the latest copy in- stead of the attached copy with the letter of November 13, 1953. Again City Attorney Lyons mentioned that the Use Permit was a long delayed matter. Councilman Noonan remarked oB the application as it was originally submitted, then had been shifted to comply iu the C-2 district, first having been put in an R district. He stated that a way is being sought to bring industry and residential areas in harmony. Councilman Smith said that he had attempte~ to amend the motion to provide for a buffer strip, provide area for drainage as recommended by the Director of Public Works. At this point, Director of Public Works Goss interrupted to have the amendment include that the owners agree to abide by the plan line for Mayfair Avenue be acce~ted. Councilman Smith stated that he included this in his motion. He fur- ther explained the serious drainage matter that existed iu the area that should be taken car~ of. Mr. Scam~ini then spoke of the extensive efforts that his clients had gone through regarding the pr~aratiou of their property for development. Councilman Noouan hheu asked Councilman Sani if he would accept the amendments to modify his motion as proposed by Councilman Smith. Councilman Sani answered that he would accept relative to the pipe for drainage but no buffer zone. Councilman Noouan seconded the motion but that the motion include all of Councilman Smith's amendments. City Attorney Lyons stated tb~t the amendment to the motion should be voted on first. Mr. Gaudio, attorney for the Mayfair Village property owners, remarked that he noticed the court reporter present and wished to know if a copy of the testimony tonight would be made as a part of the record for the council. At this time a recess was declared and a discus- sion held by all those persons concerned in the matter. Upon the meeting being called back to order. Councilman Smith remarked that during the recess the conversation held bet- ween all concerned brought out an agreement for the passage tonight of this use permit. Mr. Scampiui then stated: "I might say, Mr. Mayor, that after discussing this matter with these gentlemen ~and going over tb~ maps my clleuts are agreeable for this City Council to pass a resolution as a condition to granting this use permit which they have asked for. My clients agree and stipulate that for the period of one year, and the resolution may so provide that for the period of one year my clients will refrain and the property will not be permissable for use for erecting any structure ou the 50 foot zone which has been talked about as a buffer zone. I don't kuow what it is exactly immediately adjacent to." At this point Councilman Noonan inter~ected that it was the east boundary of Fir Avenue, the rear property lines. Mr. Scampini then continued as follows: "With that restriction which will apply for one year only or in the event that the City Council prior to that time should enact a rezoning law which is applicable to that prop- erty. Then the property shall be subject to whatever is in that rezoning law. That is my stipulation which I am authorized to make." Councilman Smith then remarked that the matter of drainage should be established as to whether it was going to be a ditch or pipe. Director of Public Works Goss recommended a pipe. City Attorney Lyons stated that if he was advised he would incorporate this as well. City Attorney Lyons then said that the motion as made should be tabled and a reso- lution passed. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the motion, amendments, and seconds be tabled. Mayor Cortesi refrained from voting. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the resolution would mean that it was the intention of this body to establish a 50 foot buffer zone on the east side of the houses and establish this iu the new master zoning. Councilman Sani so moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. Mayor Cortesi refrained f~cm voting. City Attorney Lyons then stated that the property owners, Messrs. Guaspari and Cima, were not to build on the buffer strip for a period of one year and should the council adopt the zoning ordinance, the zoning ordinance would regulate such building. Mr. Scampini suggested that the Director of Public Works make the recmmmeudations concerning drainage and that the drainage include only the property of his clients and not the surround. iug property. CounciLman Sani so moved as stated by the City Attorney, seconded by Council- man Noouan and regularly carried. Mayor Cortesi refrained from voting. Director of Public Works Goss remarked that the property owners would install the pipe at their own expense. At this point, Mr. Scampiui and Mr. Gaudio both expressed their thanks and appreciation to the city council in the deliberations and considerations of this matter. (NOTE: Quotations as herein referred to are those as recorded by Robert Kull, court reporte~ present at the request of Mr. Scampiui, attorney for the applicants.) Communication was received from the office of the City Clerk regarding the audit of the city books by a Certified Public Accountant. This listed the names of those who made a eurvey of the city's books. Accompanying the communication of the City Clerk was a communication from the office of the City Manager concurring with the letter from the City Clerk. Council. man Noouau asked what was the proposal of the audit to go back to. City Manager McClung replied that the audit was to go back to the year iu which a balance could be established. .1 ~'061 ASSISTA~ ENGINEER EMPLOYMENT: Councilman Noonan asked as to the amount of cost involved. City Manager McC!ung stated that this could not be determined until the audit ~as done. Councilman Sani stated that Mr. Uhlenberg had done audit work for the County Grand Jury. Mayor Cortesi stated that he wished to keep the job in town without having to go outside of town to obtain au audit. Councilman Noonan remarked that the Clerk was following the instructions as were given him, that in his letter he requested comments from the council of any names of auditors they wlshed to include other than those already mentioned. City Manager McClung said that the auditors mentioned were contacted because the survey as made by his office disclosed them to be familiar with municipal accounting. Mayor Cortesi requested that the names of C. Homlihana C. Ledwith and the Lautze Brothers be included mmoung those to survey the contemplated audit. Councilman Noouan requested that the estimate time to go back be for not more than ten years and not less than five years. Councilman Smith said that an audit was to be established and carried on in the future. The Council should also establish the method of regular audit to be carried on. City Manager McClung remarked that to start with a semi-annual audit could be made and then later an annual audit could be carried on should the council so wish. Councilman Sani said that for the public's benefit, he wished to state since the last audit was done there is now employed a fttll time auditor. This audit as spoken of is for a Certified Public Accountant to make an audit of the auditor's work. City Manager McClung further remarked that for some time now the City Clerk and himself have been discussing and investigating machine accounting of the city's financial work but that they were desir- ous of starting this work correctly. Councilman Noouan then remarked on the obligation in the Recreation Department budget, that was not budgeted and found to be paid with funds set aside for development. Councilman Sani explained that what Councilman Noonan had reference to was the Recreation Buildings. He went ou to explain that this building had been done during the war years. He said that two bond issues had been passed by the public and when it came time for the~ building to be done the costs had risen, making it necessary to pay in the manner in which it was. Councilman Noouan then requested to know where the information was in the budget that showed the payment to Monson Brothers. City Manager McClung stated that it was in the bound copy of the budget given each council member. Councilman Smith said one thing that was to be cousldered was the protection to the City Clerk, as he was not given this protection upon taking office as uo audit was made at that time when one should have been made. He further stated that it was necessary to go possibly back two years prior to his coming into Sffice. Councilman Smith then asked if those named tonight were invited to survey the city's books to which City Manager McClung said that he went according to instructions and invited those who 'were skilled iu municipal accounting. He further stated that if the council wished to go outside the municipal auditors, then he would do so. Councilman Sani con- curred with Mayor Cortesi, that local men be extended the invitation as well. Councilman Noonan remarked that he felt that the minimum should be at least going back five years. After some discussion it was agreed that the audit would be for the years 1950-51; 1951-52; 1952-5~, a three year audit. Councilman Smith then said that the men named by the Mayor should be instructed to come in and survey the city's books. City Manager McClung said that it was the general feeling of men living in a city not to do the auditing work of the city. The matter was laid over for further information to be furnished. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager and Director of Public Works regarding the employment of au Assistant Engineer. Councilman Bracco asked if there were any funds budgeted for this. City Manager McOlung replied that $25,000 to $27,000 was un- budgeted as the setting up of a department of public works was anticipated and the setting up of this department was to be left up to the Director. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan, that the recommendation of the City Manager and Public Works Director be accepted. Mayor Cortesi remarked that he could not see why the Personnel Board should enter into the picture as the selection should be left up to the Engineer and City Manager. CityMauager McCluug then stated that presently no engineering department personnel x~as under civil service. Since employees of the Police Department and Fire Department are under Civil Service, it was felt that the employees under the engineer should be civil service as well. He further commented that employees will be realized easier for the position due to the stability of Civil Service. CouncLLmau Smith stated that this assistant could be placed ou probation under Mr. Goss. Director of Public Works Goss stated he would like to hire this man on a 90 day basis pending the civil service examination. The position could then be advertised for through a civil service examination, wider publicity would be obtained, examination conducted and selection made from the top three ou the list. Mr. Goss then remarked on the conversation he had had with several applicants, that of those he spoke to, this person in his mind was the best qualified. He also said that while employed ou a 90 day basis he could be paid the trial salary but t~t the applicant would expect his full salary or worth when he be- came a permanent employee. Councilman Sani then spoke ou the operating costs of the office of Director of Public Works. That this required an assistant, likewise later would need a secretary as well and another vehicle. He said that he did not see where the city had derived anything from the setting up of the offic~ so far, giving the figures of the ex- penses involved. Councilman Noouan remarked that the hodge-podge that existed in engineering errors ~ll take t~is department of public works a good deal of time to correct. City Manager McClung said tD~t an assistant should be given to Mr. Goss so that he can do the job that is ex- pected of him. Councilman Smith stated he was going to then move to set up fees or charges iu ~he Engineer's office. This motion was to be after the first motion. Mr. Goss remarked that he would like to get the assistant first and ~llow the present inspector to work. Discussion was then held ou using the present inspector and hiring him temporarily at the same salary he is making now, pending the examination and establishment of a salary. Councilmen Smith and Noonan then withdrew their respective motion and second after Mayor Cortesi asked that the matter be laid over to the next meeting. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by CouncLLmau Noonau and regularly.~carried, that Director of Public Works Goss be permitted to hire au assistant for 90 days. Councilman Noonau then moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that Mr. Randlett not be the exclusive holder of Consulting Engineer but that our Engineer consult the field and make his selection of con- sultiug engineers ou a competitive basis and Jobs be submitted to them for bid if necessary and a set of fees to be established. Councilman Smith then moved, seconded by CounciLman Noonau and regularly carried, that the City Attorney and Director of Public Works be structed to establish fees for inspection work to be charged to subdividers and to others for services rendered and that this information be on the next agenda. ~. Goss then asked information relative to the status of the City Inspector and it was mutually agreed that the matter be laid over. SUPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS POSITION: ~O ~O BUR1 BUR1 RECREATION PROBLE: ~0~/ PROPOSED CHANGES COUNTY ZONING OFOINANCE: DALY SUBDIVISION IMPRO~S: ~'"'/¢,'" (,,,,. MAYOR PRO T~ORE: ~/~-~ OFFICER SHAFFLEY DUTY: OFFICER PADREDDII PROBATIONARY PERIOD: NICOLINI REZONING: Communication ~as received from the office of the City Manager regarding tile establish- ment of the position of Superintendent of Public Works and the discontinuance of the position of Superintendent of Streets. City Manager McClung explained the confusion in titles that presently exists and that this would eliminate the confusion and be more in keeping with department po!icyt As of now he stated there is no Superintendent of Streets. He further remarked that the present man would be on the same chain of command and would entail a change in title. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the reccmmnendation of the City Manager be approved. Councilman Sani remarked that this should be studied and further discussed. At this time, Councilmen Noonan and Smith with- drew their motion and second. The matter was then laid over to the next meeting for dis- cussion. Request was made by the Buri Buri Parent Teachers Association to have their communication listed as ~16 ou the agenda taken up at this time. Councilman Saul remarked that the Burl Buri subdivision was in need of facilities for playground purposes but that the usual pro- cedure was to refer this to the Recreation Commission. He therefore moved that it be re- ferred to the Recreation Commission for attention. Representatives of the Recreation Com- mission stated that this request was made last Summer as well but that the lack of personnel was the reason for the plan not being carried through. They felt that the same problem now exists. Councilman Noonan stated that he would like to amend the moti°u that it include the recommendation of the C~maissiou to provide supervision in the playground area. Mrs. Hernau requested that the council meet with the Recreation Commission next Tuesday evening, the 26th. Councilman Smith then remarked on the meeting that was held with the Recreation Co~aissiou that money available was to be planned for spending. Councilman Noouau stated that he did not think supervision of a neighborhood playground would be too great. Council- man Bracco seconded the~motion of Councilman Saul, which was regmlarly carried. Represen- tatives of the Burl Burl group present thanked Mayor Cortesi and the members of the council for the attention given ou this matter and consideration at this time. Communication w~s received fr~n the office of the City Manager regarding a communication as received from the County Manager's office relating to changes iu the proposed county zoning ordiuance~ City Mauager McClung explained the matter of uniform zoning throughout the county, that there was no rush in the matter at this time, but tD~t attention should be given the matter before March. He reco~nended the council passing over the matter at this time and placing it on the agenda for the next meeting of February i after the council members had had time to make a study of it. Councilman Sani said that he had read the communication and the attached information and was in favor of going ou record of passing this as of now. Councilman Bracco recommended that it be given to the Planning C~issiou for study to which Chairman of the Planning Commission Thomas Kay replied that they had received such a copy as did the council and that they would act ou the matter. · At this time, Councilman Smith suggested that since the hour was growing late that the council take only the items of importance and that the rest be laid over to the next reg- ular meeting. After some discussion, it was decided to complete the matters bu the agenda this evening. Communication was received from Charles Randlett recommending the acceptance by the city of the subdivision improvements in Daly Subdivision. Request had been received prior from the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America requesting that the matter be closed. City Attorney Lyons remarked that since Mr. Randlett was uo longer with thecity, the Director of Public Works could give his reco~eudatiou on the matter. ~&r. Goss remarked that he h~d discussed this with Mr. Raudlett and ree~ended that they be accepted as he had gone over the matter with the former Works Engineer. Councilman Sani then moved, sec- onded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the improvements iu Daly Subdivision be accepted, the bonds exonerated, and the bondsmen so notified. City Attorney Lyons requested that the communication as sent b~ him regarding provisions for the absence of the mayor be held over to the next meeting. After some discussion, Councilman Noonan suggested that it might be proper at this time to move that Mayor Cortesi be n~amed Vice Mayor and Councilman Smith named Mayor. No action was taken ou this suggestion Communication as received from the office of the Chief of Police regarding the return to duty of Officer Puruell Shaffleywas ordered placed ou file. C~Icatiou was received from the office of the Chief of Police regarding the completion of the probationary period of Officer Leo Padreddii. Councilman Smith remarked that these matters should come before the council prior to the expiration of the probationary period. That here again was the matter of a probatiouary period expiring prior to the time that the council could act on it. Communication was ordered placed ou file. Communication was received from the Recreation Department regarding articles which appeared iu the newspapers relative to the operation and pQssible changes iu that department. Coun- cilman Noonau agreed with the Recreation Commission stating that they should be kept advised, that the council may have hurried to find the solutions, that he would like to keep them advised concerning this proposed change or any other changes. Councilman Smith stated that so far these have been individual expressions and no council action taken ou changes. Councilman Noonau then spoke ou the proposed change ~'t~ City Manager to be administrative man in the Recreation Commission and the Commission to be the programming body. Councilman Saul commented on the Recreation Commission's work, complimenting them for a job well done. He explained his stand on being opposed to the transfer of money for the development of playgrounds, the money to be used from the salary of the Recreation Director's position, since vacated by the resignation of Mr. BulJan. No action was taken on the matter by the council. Communication was received from the office of the Planning Co~m-~ssion regarding the request of Andrew Nicolini to subdivide his present acreage into four lots. The Planning Commission reccmmeuded approval of this subdivision. Councilman Saui moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Ccmmission be accepted and approval granted. DOVICHI REZONING: Resolution ~371, as applied for by Martino Dovichi for the rezoniug of lot 14 block 95, was received from the Planning Commission. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that the petition be granted, approval having been unanimously voted by t~ Commission at their meeting of Jan. 16, 1954. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and ~ regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approval granted. GENERAL CONVEYOR CO. USE PERMIT: Use Permit ~370, as applied for by the General Conveyor Co. granting them permission to erectan office and warehouse building providing they conform with parking facilities nec- essary for their business; Also the building permit not to be granted until the Director of Public Works has satisfied himself that this construction will not interfere with the extension of San Bruno Road in accordance with the set back of Plan lines of said road, was received from the Planning Commission. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approval granted. STONESON DEV. CORP. USE PERMIT: ~-~ Use Permit ~363 as applied for by Stouesou Development Corp., granting them permission to erect a sign board 16' x 40' ou the northeast corner of Juuipero Serra Blvd. and Avalon Drive to advertise homes for sale iu Avalon Park for one year and if needed for a longer time must be renewed for six months only, was received from the Planning Commission. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Saui and regularly carried, that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approval granted. ,STONESON DEV. CORP. USE PERMIT: Use Permit ~364 as applied for by Stonesou Development Corp., granting them permission to erect a signboard 8' x 12' on lot 21 block i Arlington Drive to face Hickey Blvd. to ad- vertise homes for sale iu Winston Manor ~5 for one year and if needed for a longer time must be renewed for six months only, was received from the Planning Commission. Councilman Br~cco moved, seconded by Councilman Saui and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Connaissiou be accepted.and approval granted. GARDEN DEVELOPMENT CO. USE PERMIT: Use Permit~365 as applied for by the Garden Development Co.~ granting them permission to erect a temporary direction sign for the purpose of directing home purchasers into the new subdivision ~7 located at the southeast corner of Hillside Blvd. and Holly Aveuue,°was re- ceived from the Planning C~ssiou. Couuci.Lman Smith stated that this request should also have the proviso as appeared iu other like requests that the granting be for one year and if needed for a longer time, must be renewed for six months only. Chairman of the Planning Commission, Thomas Kay, was asked if this amendment would be approved by the Co~nissiou to which he stated that it would be in order for the council to pass it as was stated. Councilman Saui then moved that the recctm~eudation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approval granted for one year with a renewable period of six months. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried. ASSOCIATED CONST. CO. USE PERMIT: Use Permit ~366 as applied for by the Associated Construction Co., granting them permission to erect a billboard 16' x 3R' to advertise industrial property for sale located behind Spice Island Company for one year only and if property is not sold it must come up for a renewal, was received from the Planning Commission. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the rec~ndatiou of the Planning Commission be accepted and approval granted. BERGAMASCHI USE PERMIT: Use Permit #367 as applied for by Mrs. Clara Bergamaschi, granting permission to install a 1R' x 4' non-flashing neon sign to advertise the 12 Mile House located at 1076 Mission Road, w~.s received from the Planning Commission. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approval granted. POLETTI USE PEET: ~-~ Use Permit ~368 as applied for by Louis Poletti, granting permission to install one 4' x 8' sign facing Airport Blvd. and one 8' x 16' facing Freeway, 140' from P. G. & E. Co. right of way iu Section 22, 23 lots 24, 27 to advertise industrial property for sale, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission. Couuci.Lman Smith remarked that again the years basis with renewable clause apply iu this case. Councilman Smith then moved that the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission be followed with the proviso that the permit be granted for one year with a six months renewable clause. Councilman Saui seconded the motion, whichwas regularly carried. CURTIS VARIANCE & ADJUSTMENT PERMIT: Varlauce & Adjustment Permit ~369 as applied for by Jeanette E. Curtis, granting permission to add au additional room to the rear of house and allow 7 feet between house and garage instead of the required l0 feet separation between houses, was received from the Planning Commission. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Saul and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be aceepted and approval granted. STREET IMPROVEMENTS WINSTON MANOR ~1: Communica~ was received from the Stonesou Development Corp. regarding the acceptance of street improvements in Winston Manor ~l, that th~ condition of sanitary sewer iu front of ~4 Arlington Drive had been cc~pleted under the supervision of Mr. Goss, and tests conducted had proved satisfactory. Director of Public Works Goss explained the corrective steps that were taken in the matter. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regu- larly carried, that the streets and all public improvements of Winston Manor #l be acceptedl PUBLIC UTILITIES COMM. Communication was received from the Public Utilities Commission regarding the first supple- RE: LINDEN AVE. CR0SSING:meutal application ~31929 to modify decision ~45089 regarding train movements on the spur ~//7 track at Linden Avenue. After some discussion, it was suggested that the matter be laid over for examination. City Attorney Lyons remarked that he had gone over it and that it was in the area where the crossing gates were to be installed. The matter was ordered held over. WELLER EXPIRATION OF TERM: S%.~ F C~nication was recei¥~,d from the Housing Authority of the City of South San Francisco relative to the expiratio~ of the term of G. Carl Weller as Commissioner and Chairman of the Authority. Mayor Cort~i requested that the matter be held over. BANKERS UTILITIES CO., STEEL PRODUCTS CORP. OF CALIFORNIA, IARtfIN SPEC IALTY MFG. C O. BUSINESS LICENSES: ~--/~-~ / Applications for business license were submitted by the Bankers Utilities Co. Inc., Steel Products Corp. of California and Larkiu Specialty Manufacturing Co. to engage iu business at 915 Linden Avenue. Couuci]m~u Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the three applications be approved subject to the approval of the department heads. ALBERT MARTIN BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from Albert Martin to engage in the busiues~ of glass processing and sales, located at lO1 Linden Avenue. Councilman Sani moved, sec- ouded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the application be approved. OVID PETERSEN BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from Ovid Peterseu to engage in the busines~ of preparing income tax returns, located at B36 Grand Avenue. Councilman Saui moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the application be approved. RUSS~,L HOWARD BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from Russell Howard to engage in the busine~ of retail bakery salesroom located at 707 Linden Avenue. Councilman Saui moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that inasmuch as it did not have the approval of the Health Inspector, the application be denied until it could meet and comply with the recommendations of the Health Department. GANTENBEIN DRAINAGE P~ROBLEM: Cowm3_nlcation was received from Joseph Gantenbein regarding a drainage problem that exist~ ou his property requesting assistance from the city iu its solution. Mr. Goss explained the problem as it exists also the necessary steps that might have to be taken for its correction. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the City could not spend money on private property. City Manager McClung then stated that in a recent conversation which he had hag with Mr. McLeod and Mr. Kauffmauu, it was the intent of the Land Co. to develop the tract on the other side after the school makes its ideas known regarding their future building. It was felt that when this development took place it would then correct the situation thai now exists. He further stated that the Land Co. would like to develop this area but not until after the problem with the school had been settled. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyons if a recourse of action could be had if the improvements did not hold up, alt~,& resolution had been entered into some years ago accepting the improvements. Councilman Sani suggested that it be referred to the Director of Public Works for recom- mendation to wbichMr. Goss replied that he could report at this time, stating that if it was a matter of doing the work and not setting a precedent, the city could correct it. Councilman Smith suggested that the City Manager could be instructed to write the Land Co. to correct the situation and by doing so could bring about better relationship between thc Council, the Laud Co., and the public. He suggested that this be done by the City Manage~ STATE BLIND PRODUCTS LETTER OF THANKS: Communication was received from the State Blind Products expressing their appreciation to the council for their consideration iu allowing their solicitors to call on the residents of the city. Commuuicatiou was ordered placed ou file. CALIFORNIA Rt~RAL FIRE ASSOCIATION: CLAIMS: .~'0 Co~unication received from the California Rural Fire Association was referred to the Fire Chief. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that claims audited by the Finance Committee be approved for payment. Total amount of claims, $40,51~ MONTHLY REPORTS: Reports for the month of December 1953 were received from the City Clerk, Tax Collector, Building Inspector, Police Chief, Fire Chief and Librarian. Councilman Sani moved, second by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that reports as submitted be accepted. STERLING TERRACE DRAINAGE: MAY6R & MAYOR PRO TEM DISCUSSION: A request was 'received from the audience regarding the drainage problem in Sterling Terra¢ Director of Public Works Goss explained that he had gone over the reports as submitted by Mr. Klasseu and Mr. Randlett ou the subject matter~ also the drainage corrections that suggested. He gave the cost estimate iu making these corrections and recommended at this time that the construction totaling $2500.00 be installed. Councilman Noouau then moved that the work proceed as laid out by the Director of Public Works, the first phase of $2500.00 to be started immediately and the other phase to be done if the first phase did not work out. Councilman Sani seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilman Smith stated that since he and Councilman Noouan had been on the council, the council meetings have been shows and conducted in a humerous manner. He further stated tl the items ou the agenda should be considered as serious business, but that it seemed the opinion of three council members to conduct it iu the manner in which it has been. He thc remarked on the motion as made earlier by Councilman Noouan regarding Mayor Cortesi being made Pro Tem Mayor and he being made Mayor, that after consideration, had been receptive to such a motion. Councilman Noouau then moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that MaYor Cortesi be elected Pro Tem Mayor and Councilman Smith be elected to the position of Mayor. Councilman Saul then stated that Mayor Cortesi had made a request at the beginning of the new year that the council work in harmony and it seemed strange.to him that this action was not taken up before. He said that it was a shame that this should take place at such a time inasmuch as a mayor is usually elected after the election each ~,o years. Mayor Cortesi then remarked on the honest efforts and hard work tb~t he had put forth to accomplish the serious business of the city. Mr. Boido spoke from the audience, stating that in twenty years that he was a member of tSe council, the method followed was to elec~ a chairman after each municipal election. Councilman Bracco said that he was surprised to see this motion come about, that the mayor has tried to work hard in conducting city affairs and with all due respect to the mayor t~ would vote "no" and was in favor of re- taining our present mayor in the chair he occupies. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Smith and Noonau; Noes, Councilmen Bracco, Sani, Cortesi. Councilman Sani then remarked that this coming April will mark eight years on the council for him and many things have been accomplished. He also said that this has been the wors~ board he has ever been a member of, that no accomplishments whatsoever have been realized~ that a lot of talking was done but uo action. He also said that the late meetings are du~ to ~e fact that no support was given the mayor. Councilman Smith r~rked to Councilman Sani that since three council members have conducted the business of the council, why should two members hold up the matters of this council. AD JOURNMENT: After some discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 12:51 a. m. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, City Clerk