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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1954-02-01REGULAR ~EETING OF THE C!?Y CODT~CIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MO~[DAY, FEBEUARY 1, 1954 PLACE: TIME: Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Saui, Emilio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith Absent: None The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. "B" STREET IMPROVEME~ PROGRESS PAYMENT: Communication was received from Charles E. Randlett relative to the street improvement on "B" Street from Orange Avenue southeasterly for 350'. He recommended that the work be accepted and Sperry & McCue be paid Inasmuch as the work had been completed according to the plans and specifications. Councilman Smith asked Director of Public Works Goss if he had gone over the work to which he replied he had checked it iu detail. Councilman Smith asked Mr. Goss if he concurred with Works Engineer Raudlett and approved of the work to which he replied, yes, he did. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of Mr. Randlett and Mr. Goss be accepted and payment authorized. DEVELOPMETFf OF CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT: Comunication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the estimate as pre- pared by Asst. Supt. of Streets Ray Volkman GU the cost of developing the Civic Center area along Maple and Miller Avenues as a free parking lot. Mayor Cortesi asked Councilman Sani if he had anything to propose on the matter. Councilman Saul, referring to the sketch as pre- pared by Mr. Goss, remarked that the playground was to b~ kept where it presently existed, and that lawn would be kept iu the vicinity of Walnut Avenue. At this time he gave the sketch tS the members of the council for their inspection. He further remarked that only one question remained in his mind which was the matter of using plant mix surface or seal coating the area. He wondered if the plant mix, although more expensive, would not be a more permanent method. Mr. Goss replied that although the plant mix is better, it is much more expensive. In order to keep the cost down, he stated a double seal coating was proposed. He further stated that the plant mix would be twice as much more in cost as the amount proposed to be spent. Coun- cilman Saul then moved that the procedure and improvement GU the parking lot in the rear of the City Hall be started as per the letter of City Mauager McClung. Councilman Bracco seconded- the motion. Councilman Smith, under the question, stated that he felt this was being pushed through. He stated that he had presented seven proposals at a previous meeting and that these had to take their place iu regular order GU the agenda. He felt that this should take its place on the agenda and take its turn as well. Councilman Saul remarked that a meeting was held ~th various members of the businessmen but that if it was the wish of the council to hold this over, he would do so until the next meeting. Councilman Smith remarked that there was a dif- ference in the amount of cars estimated to be parked in the area, the two reports submitted showing that difference. He felt that some study should be made by the Engineering Department. Councilman Saul stated that the Engineering Department had made the study. Councilman Bracco said that he seconded the motion although he saw this plan for the first time this evening. He further said that the only work to be done is the resurfacing of the area. Councilman Noonan remarked that he did not see the map until tonight but that he was in favor of parking. He said that one question came to his mind and this was with regard to checking the title' ob.the land t~ '~see~ if the Land Company had any right, title or reservation GU the property. He mentioned the hilltop sign that had been proposed some time ago iu which it ~as later found that if the City had gone through with this plan, the Laud Company would have had au interest iu the matter. Mayor Cortesi urged the council to expedite this matter and not hold it up. Councilman Smith asked Mr. Goss if he was presently having slack labor. Mr. Goss remarked that he felt it would be much better to supply the council -~ith a prdut of the area so that they could look it over and m~ke their study. With regard to the labor, he stated that it could be done two weeks from now as well as now. Councilman Sani said he felt one print available in the Mayor's office was sufficient, that the council could refer to this print that is available for everyone. Voting GU ti~ motion and second was as follow~: Ayes, Councilmen Bracco, Cortesi, Saul; Noes, Councilmen Noonan and Smith. Councilman Smith remarked that iu casting his ~uo" vote, he did not signify that he was against the~rking lot but that adequate time had not been allowed to study the map and that Councilman Noouan's proposal regarding the Land Company's interest should bear checking ACQUISITION OF BELAIR PROPERTY: Communicatiou was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the acquisition of the Belair property by the City. Councilman Bracco asked City Attorney Lyons if he had studied the matter to which he requested that the council pass this over for the present time and take it up later so that he could make a study on it in the meantime. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager with regard to a request for POSITIOn{ SPECIFICATIO}~S: information from the State Personnel Board concerning the position of Asst. Engineer. Mayor ~ ~ Cortesi asked for comments on the matter. Councilman Bracco requested to know how this would fit in our present picture of employment. City Manager McClung referred this question to Mr. Goss regardin6 the specifications as received. Mr. Goss explained the specifications of a junior engineer and asmiw~mnt engineer, further stating that John Clegg has worked out very well. He further remarked that this man was very able and has completed two projects that he (Mr. Goss) was not able to do. He further remarked that with Mr. Clegg's help the City could handle all 'the projects with the exception of the large ones. Mr. Goss then stated he would like to have an examination held before the expiration of ninety days time. Mayor Cortesi said that he felt it would be unfair for a man GU the outside competing against a man who is already working for the City. Mr. Goss replied that the man could be picked from the t~hree highest. City Manager McCluug remarked ~hat the City did not have to place the man iu civil service, it was only to determine the best man qualified to be hired. He further remarked that should Mr. Clegg, as a result of the examination, be determined to be the best man it would bear out the city's good choice. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the Asst. Engineer be hired and that salary range ~il~17 be added to our present system. Councilman Noouan then moved, seconded by Council~n Smith and regmlarly carried, that the Personnel Board be so notified to call for an examination for Asst. Engineer at salary range ~?17. ACQUISITION OF BELAIR PROPERTY: SPERRY & HUTCHINSON APPLICATION FOR SPUR TRACK: ~-/~ BOARD OF INQUIRY REPORT, SOLDA~VI & DIAS AC C !DE~: KO~E CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BOND: MERCK & CO. TAX RECREATION C ONVETION D~.F~ATES, BURI BURI REC~TION MATTER: City Attorney Lyons, going back to item ~3, which was the acquisition of Belair pr°Perty, suggested that the matter be held over to the next regular council meeting as he would have to prepare a resolution for adoption by the council. He also stated that the deed received in 1949 should be checked to see that it was in order. The .matter was requested laid over to the next regular meeting. Communication was received from City Manager McClung~ tog4ther with a letter from John S. Bolles architecteugaged to design a building for the Sperry & Hutchinson Company. Request had been made for a spur track to be built, utilizing a portion of Dubuque Avenue. Couuci.lmau Saul re- marked that he thought there was a time limit before a person could reapply, that the matter had been applied for once before and had not been received favorably at that time. He further stated that he did not favor crossing streets twice by railroad cars when there is other available area in which s~itchiug of trains could be done without crossing a street. He moved that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission, motion being seconded by Coun- cilman Bracco. Councilman Noouan remarked that he would like'to make au amendment to the motion~ He remarked that Councilman Smith has said that spur tracks are the tools of .industry and that he (Councilman Noouau) did not feel that we should hold up industr~y. He further re- marked that there was a section iu the code which provided for the controlling of crossings by the City. He suggested the amendment to the motion, moving that the Planning Commission study the matter and also study the possibility of the spur track now owned by M & K Corp. to be abandoned and the.Sperry &Hutchinson track be approved. Councilman Smith seconded the motion of Councilman Noonau. Roll call vote ou the amendment to the motion was as follows: Ayes, CounciLman Smith and Noonan; Noes, Councilman Sani, Bracco and Cortesi. Motion as made by Councilman Sani and seconded by Councilman Bracco was regularly carried. Councilman Noonan then moved that the Planning Commission be notified that the minority mem- bers of the council are of the opinion that the spur track now existing, not being used, be abandoned and the spur track application of Sperry & Hutchinson be approved. Councilman Smith seconded the motion of Councilman Noouan. Mayor Cortesi remarked ou the fatalities of rail- road crossings and stated that he protested them on this basis. Councilman Noonan explained that his thought iu the matter was for the removal of the present spur track not in use, owned by the M & K Corp. and to allow it to be replaced by the one applied for by Sperry & Hutchinson. Councilman Sani stated that the track now in existauce was the one formerly used by Mutual Engineering and would eventually be used by the M & K Corp. He~ further remarked that Sperry & Hutchinson would only have a warehouse and would not be employing too many people. Roll call vote ou the motion as made by Councilman Noonan ~s as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noouau, Smith and Bracco; Noes, Councilmen Saui and Cortesi. communication was received from the office of the City Manager, accompanied by a report from the Board of Inquiry, with regard to the accident involving a city owned vehicle ~th the parked vehicle of ~. Robert McKittrick. Councilman Smith asked CitY Manager McClung if intox- ication was involved in this report. City Manager McCluug stated that it was not definitely established that the man was intoxicated. The report disclosed that the driver had consumed a large amount of wine with his meal and that his breath bore traces of odor of intoxicating beverage. Councilman Smith asked what was the purpose of the report to xchich City Manager McClung replied that the council was the determining body of action, that they had investi- gated all phases of the accident iu an effort to curtail any future accidents of a like nature. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the City Manager be referred the matter to refer it to the department head in charge, and that ~ re- turn it with his recommendation. Communication was received from the office of the City Clerk regarding cancellation of side- walk contractors bond issued to the Home Construction Co. of 209 Linden Avenue by the Glens Falls Indemnity Co. Accompauyd. ng it was a letter from the Director of Public Works that the bond be kept iu effect until such time as repairs have been made to two squares ef sidewalks iu front of 420 and 548 0range Avenue. It was duly moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Noonan and rmgularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and the Insurance Company be so notified. C~unication was received from the office of the Tax Collector regarding the matter of a refund in the amount of $169.00 for taxes ou property assessed to Merck & Co. Counci.Lman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Tax Collecto be accepted and refund authorized. Communication was received from the Recreation Department requesting permission to send four delegates to the California State Recreation Association convention to be held at Santa Rosa frc~ February 14 to 17 Inclusive. Councilman Noouau stated that he favored the Recreation Commission attending and getting new ideas, however he noticed that this letter was here this evening but the one regarding the Burt Burl matter was not. He further remarked that he had gone to the office of the City Manager and N~de a request for the minutes of the Recreation C~mmission meeting. Councilman Sani stated that the reason there was no letter from the Recreation Commission with regard to the Burl Buri m~tter was that they also wished to report at the same time ou other areas. Councilman Noonan stated that the Burl Burl residents were not aware of the fact that further investigation was supposed to have been made. Councilman Moouan moved that the request of the Recreation Commission be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried. Councilman Noonan then moved that a recreation director be made available at the Buri Buri school from the month of June to the end of the s~m,~r. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Councilman Saul then remarked that he did not wish to go over the heads of tt~ Recreation Com- mission and wished them to have time to study the matter. Mayor Cortesi asked City Manager McCluug to ex~lain what took place at the meeting held recently with the Recreation Commission. He stated that the request for the minutes was shown to Mayor Cortesi and that ~s. Hyuding was called regarding 6he matter of making the minutes of the meeting available. She stated that she would call Mrs. Sellick and ask if thi~ could be done. George Bosworth, then speaking from the audience, gave a summary as to the minutes of the meet- ing and a motion as it was made at the night of the meeting. Councilman Sani remarked that he could not see the reason why this delay would handicap the issue too much. After a lengthy discussion had been held ou the matter, Mayor Cortesi spoke to the residents of the Burl Burl subdivision present, asking their indulgence in the matter, stating that it would be brought up as the first item of business in the next regular council meeting, pledging his support to them in this regard. Councilman Saui also asked the residents of Burl Buri for their assistance in solving the matter. Motion and second as made were withdrawn by the respective council- man, Noonan and Smith. Councilman Smith, in withdrawing his second, remarked that he ob- served that the recreation program at Buri Buri had to wait but that the parking lot did not. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that this unfin- ished business be placed on the agenda for the next meeting as item ~1. ESCHELBACH CONTRACT- ORS YARD: Communication was received from Mrs. Clifford Moore, 125 Fir Avenue, requesting information ou the contractor's yard which exists directly east of Fir Avenue adjoining the corner of Redwood Avenue and owned by Mr. Eschelbach. Councilman Saul moved, that the matter be referre~ to the City Manager for report. City Manager McClung stated that he felt that such a permit was granted. Mayor Cortesi requested City Manager McClung to check on the matter and have a report for the next council meeting. G.' W. WILLIAMS C0. STREET DEDICATION: C~maunication was received fr~n G. W. Williams Co., together with a deed of dedication for Southwood Drive, which connects with E1 Camiuo Real. Councilman Bracco asked Mr. Goss if he had checked this and was the street to our specifications. Mr. Goss replied that the street was to our specifications at that time. He explained the pavement and sidewalks as it now existed. Councilman Bracco remarked that he did not feel that this was done with the subdi- vision and that it had been afterwards. Mayor Cortesi suggested that the matter be laid over to the next meeting. Councilman Smith asked as to the ownership ofproperty ou either side of the street to which City Mauager McCluug replied that Mr. Williams was the owner on one side and the San Francisco Water Department the owner on the other. City Attorney Lyons re- ~m~_~rked that the public could use this street but acceptance was another matter. He further rem~_rked thm~ if we could make Mr. Williams bring the street up to the city specifications, that also is another question. Councilman Noonau suggested that if Mr. Williams brought up the street to city specifications, we would accept it. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the matter be referred to the Direc%or of Public Works for a report at the next cou~ilm~eting. SCOPESI SEWER RENTAL REFUTED: '~11~ C~uuication was received from Antonio Scopesi regarding request for a refund of sewer rental ou his farm, which he stated was not connected to a city sewer line. This was verified by the Building Inspector's report that uo connection existed to our sanitary sewerage system. City Attorney Lyons replied that this would then be a violation of the Health 0rdiuance. Council- man Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the matter be re- ferred to the Health Department and City Attorney for a report at the next council meeting. ADASIEWICZ RE: SEWER Communication was received from William J. Adasiewicz, Jr. regarding the sewer assessment of ASSESSMENT~ AVALON PARK: Avalon Park. City Attorney Lyons remarked tb~t the Stoueson property was included iu the ~-/~2- assessment and that they are paying this to the City. He further remarked that it was too late to enter a protest now as all property owners had the opportunity to protest at that time, which they did not do. Councilman Saul then mentioned the deficit of the Aval~ Park Sewer. City Manager McClung stated that this matter was discussed with City Attorney Cole~erd at that time and that Mr. Coleberd said that it was best to carry it out of the General Fund and as Country Club Park ca~e iu~ the sewer hookups were to pay for the use ~ the outfall sewer, thmreby dimi. nishing the deficit. Hm suggm~ted that the Nirector of Public Works make a study and set up fees for the hooking up of connections to the sewer. After a discussion with regard 'to the matter of whether or not Park Haven was paying for this hookup, Counci3m~n Smith moved that Park Haven be notified to pay their proper share of sewer connecti~s to the outfa]~ sewer and also that charges be set up for the hooking up of subsequent sewers. Mayor m-~k~ Cortesi suggested that the matter be laid over and have Mr. Goss submit a full report for the~ next meeting ou the whole matter. Councilm~n Smith felt that it was a good thing this matter came up and that a full report would be forthcoming. He then moved that it be referred to the Director of Public Works for the setting up of proper charges on sewers to be tied in with the Avalon Outfall Sewer. Couuci.lmau Noouau seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. · LA BOTTE CLAIM FOR ~, DAMAGES: ~-~,~. $ Communicmtiou was received from Clifford LaBotte claiming damages to his vehicle when it struck a pedestrian sign ou E1 Camino Real in the vicinity of Breutwoodo CounciLman Saui moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and that the matter be referred to the office of the City Attorney and the insurance company for the City. KIWANIS CLUB, GUM B~LL MACHINES LICENSE: Communication was received from the Kiwanis Club requesting permission for the installation of 100-1¢ gum ball machines in the City, also requesting that the license fee be waived inasmuc as the proceeds would be used for charitable purposes. Councilman Noonan remarked that it was difficult to refuse this request but could not see where the City could waive a license fee even thoGgh it was for a charitable cause. Councilman Noonan then moved that the Kiwanis Club be notified that their request as made be denied. Mr. Maes, a representative of the Kiwanis Club present, spoke regarding the newly organized club, explaining that the money derived would be for a youth welfare fund to help the underprivileged children. Mr. Sapiro, also a member of the organization, stated that in other cities of the peninsula the license fee was waived f~r like machines where organizations such as theirs had made application. Councilman Smith spoke on the ordinance requiring the fee for vendin~machines, also the matter of service or- ganizations in the community trying to aid the youth of the community. City Attorney Lyons stated that it was a matter of policy that the council could waive the license if they so desired and that an amendment could also be made to the ordinance to provide for such exception Councilman Noonan remarked that although ~ts ~mmEt~ata~smmUt didn,t concern the Kiwanis Club or directly reflect in anyway upon them, but that he was concerned with the use of false cha~itie He then moved that the license be granted for one year and license fee to be waived, and then at the end of the year a request for removal be made. Councilman Sani seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LICENSE: MILPRINT, INC., PACIFIC COAST FOIL CO. NELSON'S SEHVICE, BRENTWOOD AUTO SALES: /.-I ~-/3 /-- /~0/ Applications for business license were received from the following: Milprint, Inc.~ 205 Shaw Road, converting & printing of foil, cellophane, etc., Pacific Coast Foil Co., 177 So. Airport Blvd., labels and packaging materials, Nelson's Service, 905 Linden Ave., service station, Brentwood Auto Sales, 10~ Brentwood Drive,'.used car dealer. Councilman Bracco moved that the four applications be granted subject to the approval of the department heads. City Clerk Rodondi remarked that the four applications had been submitted to the various department heads but so far bore the approval only of the Health Department, the other department headsnot having made their comments on it. Councilman Sani remarked on the application of the Brentwood Auto Sales, asking if it were not possible to request that it be improved to show more attractiveness. He remarked that it was first owned by a local man and then renewed to an outside person, that at the time that it was originally issued it was to assist a~local person. Councilman Smith seconded the motion as made by Councilman Bracco, DOLLY'S CAFE LICENSE: ROBERT J. WILSON PERMIT FOR AUTO PARKING SPA3CE: CLAIMS: RESOLUTION NO. 1973 ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF SAN BRUNO ROAD: ~"'o 9/ SOUTH CANAL STREET IMPROVEMENT & COLMA CREEK MATTER: COUNCILMAN SMITH SEVEN PROPOSALS: further stating that the permit for the Breutwood Auto Sales should be denied or given a permit, but that there should be no conditions attached as we could not tell a person how to improve his place and that it was unfair to do so. Councilman Sani again remarked regarding first application having been made by a local person and he was given this consideration. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. City Clerk Rodondi then brought up the matter of the application for a business license as requested by Evangeline Russell to engage in the business of restaurant and cafe under the firm name of Dolly's Cafe, 214 Airport Blvd. He stated that the request had been made by the Health Department that the matter be held over until such time as certain requirements had been met. It was therefore la~d over to the next regular meeting. Communication was received from Robert J. Wilson of Mobile Promotions requesting the use of parking lot space for cue automobile for a period of. three days for promotion in connection with the Breutwood Market. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that permission be granted provided it met with the approval of the Police Department. Councilman Sani moved that all claims as audited by the Finance C~m~ittee be approved for pay- ment. Councilman Smith requested that the claim as submitted by Mayor Cortesi for phone bill and allowances for use of car be withheld. At this time a discussion was held as to the method of submitting claims for such expenditures, Councilman Noouau stating that the council could provide for these expenditures. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the city could pay for all expenditures made in the course of city business. Councilman Noouan moved, seconded by Councilman Saul and regularly carried, that councilmen be reimbursed for bouafide expendi- tures and claims be supported by statements or affidavits listing mileage, date of trip taken, and the nature of the trip. Councilman Smith suggested that the'claim of $53,237.50 in payment of the Belair property be withheld until a resolution was passed authorizing the purchase of the land. This claim was withheld. Councilman Sani then moved, seconded by Couucilm~n Bracco and regularly carried, that claims be paid. Total amount of claims $30,906.25. ** City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter of the resolution to be passed regarding the conveyance of certain property concerning the relocation of San Bruno Road. Exchange was to be made between the City of South San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco. He explained the prior action that had taken place already. Councilman Sani then introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting from the City and County of San Francisco conveyance of a right-of-way easement for the relocation of San Bruno Road through certain property owned by said City and County of San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Noouan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith. Under unfinished business, the first matter to be taken up was the improvement of South Canal street and the Colma Creek matter. This was laid over as all information was not available, City Clerk explaining that it would take quite a bit of work to get all the information re- quested, that the work ~s being done along with the regular work of the office. The next matter to be taken up was the matter of Councilman Smith's seven proposals. Council- man Smith stated that he would like to have the recommendation of the various boards show the minority report. ~ity Attorney Lyons asked Councilman Smith if what he desired was that the Secretary of the Planning Commission take down the statements or objections as they %~re ex- pressed. Councilman Smith replied that he wished to have it shown that a certain member voted "aye" or "no", then stating the reason for his vote. City Attorney Lyons then stated~ that Councilman Smith would want the reasons that the members cast their votes and why they had cast them lu the manner that they did. City Manager McCl~ng asked if this would require revision of the ordinance for such a request. City Attorney Dyous Stated that the council could m~ke this request to the commissiou~if they so desire. Councilman Noonau moved, sec- onded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the council approve recommendation No. 1 of Councilman Smith. Councilman Smith then remarked on his second proposal~whichwas with regard to a subdivision ordinance for industrial property and also to consider the matter of grading at 'that time. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularly carried, that the second proposal of Councilman Smith be accepted and the Planning Commission be notified to start ou this work. Proposal No. 3 with regard to areas outside the city, it was suggested that the matter be re- ferred to the Planning Commission and the Director of Public Works. Councilman Sani so moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. Councilman S~mith's fourth proposal, concerning the policy of rendering government services was next discussed. Councilman Smith remarked that the city should determine whether or not the particular request as received was a government service and how far we could encourage the city to take on obligations from the public. By doing so {he city would not become overburdened by public demands. Councilman Smith requested that tke council pass over this for the time bein8 Councilman Smith's fifth proposal regarding the codification of ordinances was next brought up. City Manager McClung stated that the Michie Co. had acknowledged receipt of copies of city ordinances which he had sent them for study in au effort to be codified. He remarked that he was to meet with Mr. Parish of that concern the follo%~ug day. He also stated that the Coro Foundation students will ~lso come iu and do the preliminary codification work. He felt that it would be well to have the city call them in for such preliminary work. Councilman Smith asked City AttorneyLyons what his recon~eudation would be in the matter to which City Attorney Lyons suggested that the city look at some of the type of work that was being done before calling them in. Councilman Smith asked City Attoruey Lyons if he knew how long this work would take to which he replied he did not know the length of time required. After some dis- cussiou it was unanimously agreed to have the City Manager notify the Coro Foundation to start the preliminary work. The matter of proposal no. 6 regarding the outside auditor was next brought up. City Manager McCluug explained that Messrs. Houlihan, Ledwith, and Lautze Bros. were instructed to also come iu and check the city records. He remarked that the Lautze Bros. notified him that if the work was %o begin b~fOre~March~ 15/it could not be done by them. Messrs. Houlihau and Ledwith could start before that time. After some discussion regarding the preparation of per diem costs and the explanation by City Manager McClung regarding the survey as made by accountants who speci- alize iu municipal accounting and the estimates to be attained from outside auditors, City **Also withheld was a claim in the amount of $376.36 which represented payment to San Bruno for sludge sales at the joint South San Francisco-San Bruno Sewage Disposal Plant. CLA:Dr'~ : ~ o!.R .......... ~.~I~ l~e '~ute~ l~'~e~ i~'~t ~th t~e' approval of the ?olice Departm~ Councilman Sani moved that all claims as audited by the Finance Committee be approved for ps ment. Councilman Smith requested that the claim as submitted by Mayor Cortesi for phone bi] and allowances for use of car be withheld. At this time a discussion ~,as held as to the method of submitting claims for such expenditures, Councilman Noonan stating that the counci could provide for these expenditures. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the city could pay for all expenditures made in the course of city business. Councilman Noouan moved, seconded by Councilman Saul and regularly carried, that councilmen be reimbursed for bouafide expeudi tures and claims be supported by statements or affidavits listing mileage, date of trip take and the nature of the trip. Councilman Smith suggested that the 'claim of $53,237.50 in paym of the Belair property be withheld until a resolution was passed authorizing the purchase of the land. This claim was witiheld. Councilman Sani then moved, seconded by Councilman Brac. and regularly carried, that claims be paid. Total amount of'claims $30,906.25. ** RESOLUTION NO. 1973 ACCEPTING RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FOR RELOCATION .OF SAN BRUNO ROAD: City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter of the resolution to be passed regarding the conveyance of certain property concerning the relocation of San Bruno Road. Exchange was to be made between the City of South San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco. He explained the prior action that had taken place already. Councilman Sani then introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting from the City and County of San Francisco conveyance of a right-of-way easement for the relocation of San Bruno Road through certain property owned by said City and County of San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi~ Bracco, Smith. SOUTH CANAL STREET IMPR0~ & COLMA CREEK MATTER: Under unfinished business, the first matter to be taken up was the improvement of South Canal street and the Colma Creek matter. This was laid over as all information was not available, City Clerk explaining that it would take quite a bit of work to get all the information re- quested, that the work ~s being done along with the regular work of the office. COUNCILMAN SMITH SEVEN PROPOSALS: The next matter to be taken up was the matter of Councilman Smith's seven proposals. Council man Smith stated that he would like to have the recon~mendation of the various boards show the minority report. ~ity Attorney Lyons asked CoUncilman Smith if what he desired was that the Secretary of the Planning Commission take do~m the statements or objections as they ~re ex- pressed. Councilman Smith replied that he wished to have it shown that a certain member voted "aye" or "no" then stating the reason for his vote. City Attorney Lyons then stated~ , that Councilman Smith would want the reasons that the members cast their votes and why they had cast them iu the manner that they did. City Manager McC1Bng asked if this would require revision of the ordinance for such a request. City Attorney Syons Stated that the council could make this request to the co~nissiou~-~if they so desire. Councilman Noonan moved, sec- onded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the council approve recommendation No. 1 of Councilvaan Smith. Councilman Smith then remarked on his second proposal;which was with regard to a subdivision ordinance for industrial property and also to consider the matter of grading at 'that time. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularly carried, that the second proposal of Councilman Smith be accepted and the Planning Commission be notified to start on this work. Proposal No. 3 with regard to areas outside the city, it w~s suggested that tl~ matter be re- ferred to the Planning C~nmission and the Director of Public Works. Councilman Sant so moved, seconded by CounciLman Noonan and regularly carried. Councilman Smith's fourth proposal, concerning the policy of rendering government serwices was next discussed. Councilman Smith remarked that the city should determine whether or not the particular request as received was a government service and how far we could eucou~age the city to take on obligations from the public. By doing so 6he city would not become overburdene by public demands. Councilman Smith requested that the council pass over this for the time bei Councilman $~ith's fifth proposal regarding the codification of ordinances was next brought up. City Manager McCluug stated that the Michie Co. had acknowledged receipt of copies of city ordinances which he had sent them for study in an effort to be codified. He remarked that he was to meet with ~4r. Parish of that concern the following day. He also stated that the Coro Foundation students will also come in and do the preliminary codification work. He felt that it would be well to have the city call them in for such preliminary work. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyons what his reco~nendation would be in the matter to which City Attorney Lyons suggested that the city look at some of the type of work that was being done before calling them in. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyons if he knew how long this work would take to which he replied he did not know the length of time required. After some dis- cussion it was unanimously agreed to have the City Manager notify the Coro Foundation to start the preliminary work. The matter of proposal no. 6 regarding the outside auditor was next brought up. City Manager McClung explained that Messrs. Houlihan, Ledwith, and Lautze Bros. were instructed to also come in and check the city records. He remarked that the Lautze Bros. notified him that if the work was to begin b~fOre~MarcH 15.'it could not be done by them. Messrs. Houlihau and Ledwith co~ald start before that time. After some discussion regarding the preparation of per diem costs and the explanation by City Manager McClung regarding th~ survey as made by accountants who speci- alize iu municipal accounting and the estimates to be attained from outside auditors, City **Also withheld was a claim in the amount of $~76.36 which represented payment to San Bruno for sludge sales at the joint South San Francisco-San Bruno Sewage Disposal Plant. MISSION ROAD DRAINAGE: "B" STREET DRAINAGE: ~--/~-D PECK' S HEIGHTS IMPROV/~4/~S: HOUS i%IG AUTHORITY TOW1T~G AWAY OF CARS LI~FJUv-ILLE-: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REQOEST FOR CANCELLA- TION OF TAXES: McQUEEE SEWER RE~AL REFU~) REQUEST: RATTO WEED ASSESSMENT ~o~- Manager McClung was instructed to obtain the per diem costs from tt~ee municipal accounting firms and from the tkree local· men mentioned. Councilman Smith then remarked on the request made of City Manager McClung for a survey as to how the city could curtail expenses for the next six mouths. He suggested that City Manager McCluug go ahead, and grade the various department heads ou the check lis~s as pro- vided. City Manager McClung remarked that the check lists that were in the reports were those as supplied by the City Manager's Association. Councilman Sani, at the conclusion of Councilman Smith's explanations, stated that he wished to add to the present existing list the widening of Orange Avenue and the ~aving of the street from Grand Avenue to Railroad Avenue. Director of Public Works Goss stated that plans and specifications had been prepared by Mr. Raudlett and were held over pending the approval and the rec~endatiou by the council. He further explained the costs involved for such a project Councilman Sani also requested that the installation of a guard rail and the widening of Railroad Avenue from Orange Avenue to Linden Avenue also be included on the proposals of Councilman Smith. Director of Public Works Goss remarked that if the council desired, he ~¢oul~ prepare a study on this matter. Instructions were then given to him to have the preliminary plans prepared.~ ~ The matter of Mission Road drainage next came up for discussion under unfinished business. City Mauager McCluug explained the letter that was presented iu the agenda with regard to a meeting which was held with the subdivider. It was requested that the City Attorney meet with the attorney for the subdivider and work out details as to how the city could press them for drainage outside their subdivisions. Councilman Noouau asked whether or not Mission Road could be 1~m~roved with Gas Tax money. He requested that the State Highway Engineers be called in to make a study of this road before we c~it ourselves to the Standard Building Company. The second request he made was to obtain the advice from our City Attorney if we could stop building in the area. City Attoruey Lyons stated tha~ the city could stop public improvement or could refuse to accept these public improvements. Councilman Noonan's third request was that we keep the residents of Sunshine Gardens advised of these futu_~e meetings between the subdivider and the city so that they could be in a position to protect their interests through notification to their officials. Mayor Cortesi requested that the city also get the Crocker Estate to share in the cost of these future improvements. City Manager McClung stated that he wm~ld send a letter to them to meet with the council but he felt that this meeting would not be realized. City~nager McClung then stated that he wo~ld go ahead on Councilman Noonan's three requests if the council so desired. The council agreed to have this done. He then asked if the council would want the City Attorn~ to make an investigation as to whether or not the city could stop the builders from further construction. After some discussion, the matter was left for disposition by the City Manager. The matter of "B" Street drainage was next brought up. The council members were informed by City Manager McCluug of the meeting recently held by the School, City, and Housing Authority. He remarked that au easement was to be acquired from the Housing Authority to pipe the water out to the railroad right-of-way. He further stated that letters had been sent out ou the matter but that the Housing Authority was not receptive to this sharing in the cost. The cost was first to have been borne three ways but since the Housing Authority had declared that they would not share in the cost, it ~s possible that it would have to be shared by the School and the City. He stated this work should be done at once. He ~s instructed to meet with the school officials and take care of the matter. The matter of Peck's Heights improvements was the next matter of unfinished business. Mr. Go~s remarked that he was iu close contact with Mr. Blythe and Mr. Raudlett regarding the improvements. A recommendation had been made that a pipe be installed for drainage on Randolpt Avenue. He further stated that a meeting this evening disclosed that the pipe was to be installed. The loose rocks, he stated, were to be tested and eL1 the loose ones removed from the area. The matter of the fence ~as to be done, Mr. Blythe agreeing to do this. Mr. Goss remarked that the agreement which wasent~red into will be up by the 26th of February of this year and should be done by that time. He remarked that the street improvements have been put iu according to specifications and that by the next meeting, he would h~ve a further report. The matter of the Housing Authority towing away vehicles in Lindenville ~s next discussed. City Mauager McClung remarked that information copies had been forwarded to the council with their agenda. ~lthough this did not list the names of the persons who had their vehicles towed away, it would in the future show the names of those persons who had their cars towed from the Lindenville area. The matter of the cancellation of tax request by the First Baptist Church was the next item appearing ou unfinished business. City Attorney Lyons stated that the church, although having filed their affidavit in time, could not be granted the exemption inasmuch as the requirements had not been met. Filing would have to be done each year and if upon subsequent filings, the requirements had been met, exemption would be granted. He further remarked that inasmuch as these exemptions are controlled by the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento, the City is obliged to abide by whatever decisions are made by that body. City Clerk Rodondi coucured in the explanation of City Attorney Lyous, remarking that the County as well had been notified by the State Board of Equalization that the requirements had not been met and he was informed that they as well had to be guided by the State Board of Equalizatiou's decision and deny the request. The council instructed the City Clerk to so notify the First Baptist Church. The matter of ~. McQueen's request for sewer rental refund was brought up and discussed. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the applicant should not be entitled to refund as it ~s up ~to him to notify the city of the change in dwelling from a two family duplex to a single family dwelling. City Manager McClung remarked that the council could make provisions for a refund for future cases. The City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. McQueeu that due to the fact that the city should have been advised p~ior to the preparation of the rolls, refund could not be authorized at this time. The request of Mr. Ratto for a weed refund was the next item of unfinished business. Council- man Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly ckrried, that the recommendation of the Asst. Superintendent of Streets be accepted and the refund be authorized. LIC '~,~SE: ~LITARY 0DOER OF THE PURPLE HEART ~.~GAZINE SUBSCRIPTION SOLICIT- ATIONS: L- / 5/2L SUPERINTEEDE~ OF PUBLIC WORKS POSITION: FIRST SUPPI~AL APPLICATION N0.31929 LINDEN AVE. CROSSING: G. CARL EXPIRATION OF TERM: 5'~7 FEES FOR INSPECTION WORK ON SUBDMSIONS: BUS SERVICE, VICINITY OF SUNSHINE GARDENS: ~-/ EAT~q REQUEST FOR PLASTIC SKYLIGItT PERMIT: VAPOR LIGHTS O ANOE STUDENT RECOGNITION DAY: ~-- O S-/ SCHOOL BOARD ~%'TING: ZONING 0~qD IN.tNCE: APPROVED: Mayor Application of Mr. Tempone for a business license ~,~s next discussed. It ~s pointed out that the request ~s made to sell fruits and vegetables from a parked truck on the high~ay. The Police Chief stated that the request should be denied. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Counci.lm~n Bracco and regularly carried, that the application be denied. Next appearing on unfinished business %~s the application of the Military Order of the Purple Heart to solicit subscriptions. City Manager McClung remarked that i~ l~d written to this group and had received a reply. It was explained in their letter of reply that not all the members of this organization would solicit subscriptions, that there would be some outside soliciting as well. Councilman Saul suggested that the matter be tabled at this time until it again comes up. The item of the positio~ of Superintendent of Public Works was the next item of unfinished business. City Mauager McClung explained that this was merely a ct~nge of title as presently am an is carrying the title of Asst. Superintendent of Streets when there is no Superintendent of Streets. The title would be changed from the Asst. Superintendent of Streets to the posi- tion of Superintendent of Public Works with no change in monetary remuneration. City Attorney Lyons remarked that if Mr. Volkman's duties womld be the same, the change of title wo~ld then be iu order. This was coucured to by City Manager McCluug. Councilman Noouan then moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and that his title be changed to Superintendent of Public Works. The matter of the supplemental application of the Southern Pacific Co. was the next item of uufluished business. City Mauager McClung remarked that he and Mr. Goss had checked the area and that it was outside of the present switch track and that the gates to be installed wo~ld give this crossing the necessary protection. City Attoruey Lyons recommended that the city approve this application provided the statements as m~de by the Southern Pacific Co. are correct and true. Councilman Saul moved that aPProval be given and that the City Mauager, with the City Attorney, write the necessary letter. Councilman Bracco seconded the motion whichwas regularly carried. Mayor Cortesi requested that the expiration of Mr. Weller's term as commissioner for the Housing Authority C~ssion be placed over and placed ou the agenda for the meeting of March 15th. It was requested l~ the council as a group that it be placed ou each council agenda until disposed of at the meeting of the 15th. The matter governing fees for inspection work on subdivisions was the last matter of unfinished business. Mr. Goss remarked that he had gone over this matter with Mr. Randlett and a study had been made. At this time Mayor Cortesi called on Mr. Callau, Supervisor of the County present in the audience, to speak ou tt~ matter of the bus service which was to be eliminated by the Municipal Railway iu the vicinity of Sunshine Gardens. Mr. Callan stated that the supervisors this afternoon overrode the Public Utilities Commission and that the bus service was to be main- tained. He also spoke of other matters coming up, one of which was the improvement of Hickey Boulevard and Junipero Serra Blvd. intersection. He also conveyed his t?~nks to the City Council for their support and help in obtaining the San Bruno Park which is to be improved in the very near future. He also spoke ou matters of expenses such as phone bills and mileage, expressing how the county handles these problems, stating that if the city wished to follow the pattern of the county, they would find that it would work out rather well. He again con- veyed his thanks for all the assistance that was given him by the city council. Councilman Sani then thanked Supervisor Callan for his visit, also co~neuding him for the studies he has made and the representation he has given to the north county which he felt was very good. Councilman Smith then brought up the matter of Mr. Oliver'Kallan's letter regarding a request ~o use plastic material for a skylight iu his new shop building. Mr. Kallan requested that consideration be given to his being allowed to put this plastic skylight in. Roy Ghilardi, Asst. Building Inspector, stated that the Uniform Building Code prohibits the use of this type of material as it is cmnbustible. He stated that nothing could be done regarding per- mission until an answer had been received from the Pacific Coast Building Officials, from whom they have requested a ruling. Councilman Smith remarked ou the recent fire that took place near his place of business where plastic material held up better than glass. Council- man Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that permit be granted conditioned ou obtaining advice that the Pacific Coast Building Officials permits the use of this plastic material. Councilman Sani then b~ought up the matter of the lighting on Orange Avenue fr~a Railroad Ave- uue to "C" Street requesting that the City Manager, for the safety of the large number of students going to and from the Recreation Buildings, order the new vapor lights to be installed ou Orange Avenue from Railroad Avenue to "C" Street. City Manager McClung next brought up the matter of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce.being given permission as requested earlier in the last year by Councilman Bracco, for student recognition day, setting the date of February 15, 1954. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that Student Recognition Day be February 15, 1954. Leo Eserini, chairman of the School Board, asked that the council be in attendance at a meeting at the School Administration Building, Wednesday, February 3, 1954. He further remarked that matters of importance to the city officials would be taken up. The council coucured to be iu attendance. Thomas Kay, chairman of the Planning ~m~issiou, then stated that he had five copies of the newly proposed zoning ordinance which he wished to give to members of the City Council person- ally this evening. He then gave the members of the council each a copy. There being no further business, the meeting wms adjourned at 12:35 a. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk