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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1954-05-03REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ~1~.~ MONDAY, MAY 3, 1954 PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PLRDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Mn nms: CLAIMS: COURT REPORTER: WINSTON MANOR IMPRO~NTS: AVALON PARK 0UTFALL SEWER REPORT: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BOYS' CLUB &ttOD & .~/~ ~ DEDICATION OF SOUTHWOOD DRIVE: M & K BUSINESS LICENSE: 0 ' K~iEFE COMPLAINT OF TANNERY WASTES: MAJOR STREET WIDENING: ATKINSON ALLRT: OXFORD HOTEL LICENSE: INTERSTATE UTILITIES CORP. TAX EX~4PTION: 5'11° Council Chambers, Ci~Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:1~ p. m. by Mayor Smith. Present: Councilman Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi, George Bosworth Absent: Councilman John Noonan (Councdl'man Noonan appeared at 8:50 p. m.) After the roll call had been taken, Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Invocation given by Rev. Carl E. Cmrtwright, First Assembly of Ged Church. Mayor Smith then asked if there w~re any errors or omissions to the minutes of the previous meetings. Councilman Lucchio remarked that in the matter of Avalon Park ~3, he would like to have included the inclusions proposed by Councilman Noonan. He remarked that offhand they were not available at the time but wished them included, that is, those pertaining to the streets and the transaction between Stoneson and the City. City Attorney Lyons stated that those conditions were those that the Stoneson people undertake to improve Contour Street fro~ the southerly edge of Avalon Park Subdivision to Alta Vista Drive, and also that they under- take to i~rove Dana Way from the westerly edge of the subdivision, Avalon Park Subdivision, to Ponderosa Road as projected. Councilman Lucchio then remarked that he moved that the corrections be added to the minutes. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as read and corrected. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the clatm,~ as submitted be approved for payment. Total amount of claims, $31,608.,7~. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried: that the council employ the court reporter to take the minutes at tonights meeting and transcribe the pertinent material at a charge of $40.00. OLD BUSINESS: The first item on the agenda taken up under old business was the matter of Winston Manor ~2. At the request of Mayor Smith, the matter was tabled until the arrival of Councilman Noonan. The next matter of business was the matter of Avalon Outfall Sewer Report. Councilman Lucchio suggested that the matter be held over pending the arrivalof Director of Public Works Goss, who was presently busy with the Planning 0ommission at their study meeting. The third item of old business was the matter of the South San Francisco Boys' Club and the Rod & Gun Club requests for clubhouse facilities. After a brief discussion regarding a title search to be obtained on the land iu question, Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the matter be held over to the next regular meeting. Item ~4 under After a brief carried, that old business regarding the dedication of Southwood Drive was next taken up. discussion, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularl the dedication of Southwood Drive be put over until the next meeting. The matter of the M & K business license application was next taken up. After an explanation by City Attorney Lyons, Councilman Bosworth moved Shat the matter be held over until the next regular council meeting. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion, which was regularly c~rried. The matter of O'Keefe Inc. complaint regarding tannery wastes was the next item of old business taken up. After discussion, Councilman Lucchio moved as follows: "I move at this time that the rec~ndation of Director of Public Works Goss directing that Poetsch & Peterson be re- quested to conform with those recommendations stipulated in the Brown & Caldwell Report of 1948 comeerning the discharging of their untreated wastes into the canal until such time as a better ~lan can be brought forth." After a discussion between members of the council and Mr. Ling~n, a representative of the Health Department present, Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which was regularly carried. The matter ,of major street widening was the next regular item discussed by the council. After an explanation by Mr. Goss, Councilman Bosworth moved that the matter be referred by the council to the Public Works Ccmmtittee to submit a report in conjunction with this report. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion, which was followed by a discussion between members of the council and Mr. McAfferty of 438 Northwood Drive, South San Francisco, present in the audience. ~ Councilman Noonan appeared at 8:50 p. m. and was present for the duration of the meeting. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. The matter of Atkinson Alley was then taken up. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Council- man Noonam and regularly carried, that this matter be referred to the Public Works C~ittee. The application for business license of. the Oxford Hotel was then discussed. City Attorney Lyons gave an explanation on the stipulations that were to be taken to correct the violations. After discussion, Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan, that we hold up issuance of the licsnse until the matter is cleared up. Councilman Noonau suggested an amendment that a report be made by the EealthDepartment in twenty (20) days as to the rehab- ilitation of this building. Councilman Bosworth seconded the amendment as made by Councilman 'Noonan after it had been decided that this report was to be submitted for the June 7th meeting. Motion as made, seconded, and amended was regularly carried. The matter of the application for exemption as applied for by Interstate Utilities Corp. was explained by City Attorney Lyons and a letter from William A. Sullivan, attorney for the claimant, read by City Clerk Rodoudi. The letter requested a continuance to May 17th. After discussion Councilman Lucchio moved,"secouded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that this matter be held over until the May 17 meeting and at that time we will have an opinion from the City Attorney. OTTEI~BERC COMPLAI~}~: ~o~-7 PAINTI~G HOUSE NUMB~ ON CU?~S: l.-I~1~ 366 The complaint of Irwin S. Ottenberg concerning papers from tbs E1 Rancho Theatre was the next item taken up. ~it~ Manager McClung explained the referral to the Health Department and after a brief discussion and explanation by Mr. Liugeman, health inspector present at the meeting, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carrie8, that the City Manager inform Mr. Otteuberg that this matter is being taken care of. Council- man Bosworth theo suggested that he wondered if we should have a further motion to ask for a final report and moved that we request a final report at the next meeting from Mr. Lingeman. Councilm~n Lucchio seconded the motion which was regmlarly carried. Item #12 under old business, the matter of paiutlng of house numbers on the curbs, was next taken up. After an explanation concerning the project, as given by City Manager McCluug, Councilman Lucchto moved that the City Manager be given additional time to draw up specifi- cations and a final solution to this problem. After discussion it was decided that the re- port would be submitted by the next regular meeting. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which was regularly carried. TRAFFIC SIGN;J~S AKD ,SC~T~MBI~": The next item of old business, the matter of traffic signals and "scramble", was then taken up. After an explanation given by City Manager McCluug regarding traffic ~ouuts :conducted, who also remarked that a further report would be available by the next regular meeting. It was suggested by Councilman Lucchio that the City Manager and Chief of Police attend the next Public Works Committee meeting, which was to be held ou the following Monday night, May 10th. REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS COMZI?TEE REPORT: Mayor Smith tb~n went on to the matter of reports and called on Councilman Noonan to give a report of the Public Works Committee. Councilman Noonan explained that the committee met last Tuesday evening and through the assistance of the Public Works Director discovered some fifty odd Jobs pending. The plan was to give priority to the Jobs that are urgent, further explaining that Councilman Bosworth was undertaking the matter of Colma Creek situation and was bo be assisted by Nayor Smith regarding the matter of erosion and removing sand and silt from the creek. He also reported that Councilman Lucchio contacted City Attorney Lyons re- garding ~,~ediate legal proceedings on the situation at Francisco Terrace. Couuci~,~n Noonan stated that':he was in th. ~process of running down the revenue ou the many projec%s for the city. Further ~ports, he remarked~ would be forthcoming. INDUSTRIAL AREA SEWERS ~DS :$_/~ Mayor Smith then went on to the next matter of reports which was the industrial area sewer bids requesting au explauati6h frov~'Oity Attorney Lyons ou the matter. City Attorney Lyons remarked that a meeting had been held this afternoon a~ the various manufacturers and industrialists concerned with the matter. Present also at this meeting was Mayor Smith, Public Works Director Goss, Mr. Randlett, Mr. Wilsey, City Manager McCluug and himself. He explained the discussion relative to the c~~ of the plans to affect a saving ou the over- all costs of the project. He concluded by saying that as the matter now stauds~ it had been continued to next Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock p. m. at which time the manufacturers would meet iu the City Hall and discuss the matter further. INDUSTRIAL SLrBD M SION ORDINANCE REVISION: May.or Smith then went on to the third item of reports concerning the industrial subdivision ordinance revision. City Manager McClung reported that the League of California Cities had been contacted but through misunderstanding h~d forwarded the wrong information, but that a request was again to be made for the information originally asked for. He stated that a report w~uld be forthcoming at the meeting of May 17. AUD ITORII~ OOMMITTEE REPORT: REVISED MASTER ZONING ORDINANCE: ~-/& LINDm~NVILLE PARKING PROBL~: ~-~ ~ BLIND MAN VENDING MACHINES IN CITY HALL: L -/'~-'/a The matter of *the auditorium committee report was then taken up. City M~nager McClung re- ported tha~ be had checked into the files and found that z~mbers of the old council had re- ceived this report but that a report would have to be submitted to the new members of the c6unc%l inasmuch as the original stencil w~s not kept, the report was in the process of being retyped and ~mld be prepared for the meeting of May 17. Item #5 under reports concerning the re.vised master zoning ordinance was next taken up. After an explanation by City Manager McCluug, Mr. ¥~y, chairman of the Planning C~ission, was called ou for a report. He remarked that it was scheduled for the agenda of their reg- ular meeting Tuesday, May 4th. After discussion, Councilman Bosworth moved as follows: "I would like to move if it is agreeable with everybody that we have a joint meeting with th~ Planuiu~ Cca~issiou on Tuesday evening, the 18th, at 7:~0 p. m. for the purpose of reviewing the master zoning ordinance." Councilman Noouan seconded the motion, which disclosed all of the council voting iu favor with the exception of Councilman Cortesi who voted no because he was unable to attend. After a brief discussion and a conference with the Planning Co~nissiou regarding a more suitable meetlug night, Councilman Bosworth moved that the council meet jointly with the Planning Commission ou Thursday, May 20 at 7:S0 p. m. to consider the revised master zoning ordinance. Councilman Noonan seconded the motion which was unanimously carried. Item ~6 concerning the parking space shortage in Lin~enville was then discussed. After a dis- cussiou regarding this problem, Mayor Smith asked if it was the pleasure of the council that the City Manager report to the City Council at the aext meeting regarding the matter. Coun- cilman Noouan so moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. The request of Virgil Nieri for vending machines in,he City Hall, appearing under item ~7, was the next item. taken up. After an explanation by City Manager MeClung regarding suitable location in the City Hall, it was moved by Councilman Noouan, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that this matter be referred to the City Manager. TAX COLLECTOR MONTHLY REPORT: Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the report from the Tax Collector for the month of March be placed on file. ~ AUDITOR COMMiTTEE REPORT: '~-'0 ~, / The next item under reports was the matter of the Auditor Ccz~nittee. Councilman Lucchio re- marked that this committee was composed of himself, Mayor Smith and Councilman Cortesi. The committee wished to report he stated as follows: 1. That Mr. Ledwith be employed to cOnduct an audit of the city books on the basis set forth in Mr. Ledwith's letter dated March B1, 1954. The c~mnittee does not feel it is qualified to make a definite recommendation as to the extent of such an audit, however it is recommended that the accountant submit a written weekly report on their progress and make any recommendation at that time. This report shomld be submitted through the office of the Mayor to the council so tl~t. the council can at all times maintain cohtrol of the expense ou the audit. W NSTON MANOR IMPROV~VI~ITS: AVALON OUTFALL SEWER REPORT: FIRST READING ORDINANCE AMENDING ~%NIMAL CONTROL ORD: 7 SECOND ~READ/NG REZONING 'AMENDME~ HESOLUTION NO. 2005 PRAISING A. CEVALLOS: RESOLUTION NO. 9%6 RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -- Cf24MENDING FOE COUNCILMEN SANI & BRACCO: ~-/~" RESOLUTION NO. 2008 DESIGNATING OFFICE OF VICE-MAYOR: S OLUT' ON NO. AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO SIGN WARRANTS: It is recommended that the mayor, as a result of these findings, be authorized by council to temporarily hault the auditing so as to euabl~ council to hold a special meeting to consider what course of action it would follow. After a discussion and the reading of a letter as received from Mr. Ledwithby City Clerk Rodoudi, Councilman Lucchio stated, "I think it is iu order at this time that I move that Mr. Ledwith be employed to audit the city's overall funds as set forth in his letter of March B1, 1954~" Councilman Noouan interjected, "Subject to the fact that we can interrupt the work at any time and discontinue it or revise it if it becomes too costly." After dis- cussion between members of the council and Mr. Ledwith, preme~t' at the meeting, Councilman Lucchio stated that he would incorporate Councilman Noonan's remarks in his motion. Council- man Noonan seconded the motion and after a brief discussion, motion as duly made and seconded was regularly carried. ~y~',~t~t~ z~~o the first item on the ~genda which had been discussed and carried 'over becaase of the absence of Councilman Noonan at the time. The first item was the item of Winsto~ Manor ~2. After a discussion by members of the council, COUncilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth a~d regularly carried, that this matter be held over until the next regular meeting. 0ouncilmau Noonan also moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the mmtter be also referred to the Public Works Committee. Mr. White- head of 2~7 Cltfden Drive, a resident of the area present in the audience, requested to speak on the subject. He stated that he would like to ascertain whether there was au agreement for the construction of au overpass ~hiCh had been m~de prior to the acceptance of the maps for the subdivision. He further remarked that there were many indications that such an agreement for the subdivider to contribute 1/B towards this construction existed. After a discussion, Councilman No(man moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth, as follows: "I move that the City Manager address a letter to the School Board, Superintendent of Schools, asking them if they have any evidence of au agreement on the part of the builders to construct or participate in the construction of 'an underpass or overpa~ at Winston Manor." After a discussion, Councilman Bosworth requested to know if Councilman Noonan wo~ld consider adding the Planning Commission to that motion. Councilman Noonan replied yes. Councilmau Bosworth then seconded the motion. Mr. Whitehead suggested adding Highway District ~lO as w~ll. Councilman Noouan remarked that he would amend his motion to include Highway District ~lO. Councilman Bosworth Seconded the motion which~as regularly carried. The next matter taken up was the matter of the Avalon Outfall Sewer Report which was item ~2 under old business. After a discussiou~ Councilman Noonan remarked that_he had two motions to make iu this regard. His first motion would be that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to protect us and provide for our collection out of connecting fees as set up ou page three of Director of Public Works Goss~s' report. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion and after a discussion, motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Coun- cilman Noonau then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried as follows: "I move we serve ou the subdivider a letter that we intend to levy a connection charge for the Avalon Park Subdivision, or the Arco Building Subdivision, knowr~ as Park Haven and advise them of the suggested connection fees and ask that they respond by letter and give them fifteen days to reply. Thereafter the matter will be set on the agenda for action. ORDINANCES: Mayor Smith then w~nt on to item ~10 on the agenda which was the matter of ordinances. City Attorney Lyons mentioned that he had drafted an ordinance recommended by the Health Depart- merit, which vas an amendment to the ordinance enacted last year regarding the keeping of birds, fowl and anf~ls iu the city. After a discussion and explanation by Mr. Liugeman as to the reason for the amendment, City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance in its entirety. Councilman Bosworth introduced the ordinance, Mayor Smith remarking that the ordinarce s~all be considered as introduced and this is it's first reading. Mayor.Smith then took up the second reading of the rezoning of the Wilms property remarking that a ~ccmmuuicatiou had been received on that subject, requesting the City Clerk to read it. City Clerk Rodoudl read the letter after which Couucilma~ Noouan moved that this matter be heldover until the first meeting iu June for the second reading. Councilman Bosworth sec- onded~the motion which was regularly carried. RESOIXPUiONS: Mayor Smite-then asked for resolutions. City Attorney Lyons remarked that three of these resolutions had been requested by the council at their last meeting. The first resolution wsm the recognition of valor of Anthony Cevallos for his heroic conduct. City Attorney Lyons read tho resolution in its entirety. CounCilman Lucchio introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City~of South San Francisco commending Anthony Cevallos for heroic conduct. Roll.call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth. Mayor Smith then remarked "The Chair will instruct the City Manager to notify Anthony Ceva/los that the parchment will be presented at the next regular meeting. Councilman Noonan remarked that he believed that Oouncilman Lucchio should he g~veu the honor of presenting it. City Attorney Lyons then went on to the next resolution which was the matter of praising former-councilman Sani's services as w~ll as former councilman Bracco.. He explained the reso- lutions as prepared. Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco acknowledging meritorious services rendered to said city by Adolph Sani while mayor and city councilman of said city, and a resolution of the City Council of the city of South San Francisco acknowledging meritorious services rendered to said city by Joseph Bracco while ~city councilman of said city. Roll call vote w~s as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan~ L~cchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth. City Attorney Lyons then remarked that he had two or three other resolutions ~hich had been requested by the city council although they were not on the agenda. He stated the first was the one concerning the appointing of a Vice-:.~yor, reading the resolution in full. Councilman Lucchio intro~ a resolution of the city 9oUncil of the City of South San Francisco desig- nating the office of Vice-Mayor and specifying that the holder of said office shall serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. Roll c~1] vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth. City Attorney Lyons then read the resolution concerning the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and City Clerk's authorization to sign warrants drawn ou the treasury.. Councilman Lucchio introduced a reso- lution of the City CoUncil, of the City of South San Francisco authorizing certain city officials to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noouan, Lucch!o, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth. DEPUTY CITY TREASURER: KAUFFMANN REQUEST TO LEA~E STATE: .RESOLUTION NO. 2010 IMPROVEMENTS: o~IPT..OF PARKS & RECREATION. ELIGIBLE LIST: ~'~ O ~ JUNIOR ENGI~,MR: 80 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TAX ASSESSMENT PB[FPEST: QUIET TITLE LOT 13 BLOCK 7, TOWN OF BADEN: .- 11o VAN ETTEN REQUEST FOR Pmmimo: o City Attorney Lyons then stated that he had drafted a resolution appointing J. J. Boualauza as Deputy City Treasurer due to the impending absence of City Treasurer Kauffmanu, who was to be absent frcm the' city for three months. After' a discussion between members of the City Council au& Mr. Kauffmanu regarding his contemplated trip and the appointment of Mr. Bonalanza, CounciLman Noouan stated as follows: 'I am in accord with the request that Mr. Bonalauza be made Deputy City ~reasurer and I will make the motion appointing Mr. J. J. Bonalanza as the -Deputy City Treasurer~ his appointment to expire on the 15th day of September, 1954, or change that to October 1.' Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion. City Attorney Lyons suggested that there be added to the motion that he can serve as City Treasurer iu the absence of the Treasurer. CounciLman Noouan stated that he amended his motion so as he may be permitted to act as City Treasurer during said absence. Councilman Bosworth stated that his second stood. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Smith then stated that the chair would entertain a motion as to whether or not Mr. Kauffmanu will be permitted to leave the United States. Councilmau.Noonau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the request of the City Treasurer Mr. Kauffmaun be, granted. City Attorney Lyons then remarked that he had one more resolution w~nich was the matter of Westview Terrace ~2, stating that the council had already approved the map and that this con- cerned the improvements. He read the resolution in its entirety. Councilman Lucchio intro- duced a resolution of the City Council of the City of S~th San Francisco authorizing the exec- ution of an agreement between said city and the Stouecrest Corporation, a private corporatiOn, relative to the construction of public improvements in that certain subdivision known as Westvie~ Terrace ~2. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth. NEW BUSIA~ES. S: C~unicatiou was received from the Personnel Board of Review regarding the certification of candidates for the position of Supt. of Park~ and Recreation estab~lishing the eligible list as follows ~ 1. Duane Mmttison 2. V, S..Shelly 3. Jay V. Guler After a discussion Councilman Bosworth stated that he would like to move and at the same time make it possible for the school administrator to pass ou the specifications of the examination and qualifications, further remarking that he would like to have some s6rt of a check. Mayor Smith suggested that Councilman Bosworth might move that this be held over for council action at the next meeting and iu the meantime take it up at the School-City Coordinating Committee. Councilman Bosworth remarked that he would be glad to do that. Councilman Bosworth then stated, "I will move then that this matter be held up until the next regular meeting and that iu the meantime it be referred to the School-City Coordinating Cereal%tee for discussion and report back on the merits." Councilman Noonau stated that he would like to suggest cue amend- ment to t~et but iu order to prevent any misunderstanding wo~ld like to suggest that even though we took uo action on this tonight, we send an advice copy to the Recreation Commission. Councilman Bosworth remarked that it might also be well to clarify this action that it in no way is supposed t° be binding as to council having made a policy decision, but is just purely exploratory. Councilman Bosworth stated he would amend his. motion to include these points. Motion as made. and amended was seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried. At this time a short recess was taken. Upon the meeting 'being called back to order, Mayor Smith went on to the next order of business. A c~-..m,uloatlou was received from the Personnel Board regarding the Merle Reidell case. Mayor Smith asked if there were any co~neuts on the matter. After a brief discussion, Mr. Reidell, present in the audience, requested to be heard on the matter. After a discussion betwesu members of theCouucil and Mr. Reidell, 0ouncilmau Noouau stated, "In view of the big mixup and in order to save a lot of time, I suggest that the council reopen and hear the additional testimony and make their findings of fact." Councilman Bosworth stated, "I'll second that." City Attorney Lyons at this time called attention to and quoted section 12 of the ordinance at page lB. After further discussiou~ Mayor Smith remarked that he would like to make a comment that if this matter is reopened, it should be reopened to hear new matter only. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried, 0ouucilmau Cortesi voting no. Oom~unication was received from the Director of Public Works regarding the employment of a Junior Engineer. City Manager McClung remarked that the JulLtor Engineer was to do work iu surveying and designing city engineering projects and that it was the desire of that depart- me~t to catch up ou the backlog of public work. He further said that after going over the matter with'Mr. Goss, he heartily concured with his request. Councilman Noouau moved, sec- onded by Couucilmau Lucchio, that the recGmmendatiou of the City Manager be accepted. After a discussiou~betweeu members of the council~ Mr. Goss and City Manager McCluug, Councilman Noouau re-phrased his motion as follows: "I move t~hat the City Mauager,s recommendation be approved with the exception that the salary bracket be devised to fit that prescribed for municipal employees, engineers just out of college." Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which was regularly carried, Councilman 0ortesi voting no. Communication w~s received from the office of the Tax 0ollector regarding the protest from the First Baptist Church. City Attorney Lyons gave an explanation regarding the protest and explained the reason for denial by the county as w~ll as the city. After discussion had taken place, Councilm-n Bosworth moved that the 0ityManager advise them that we regretfully turned down the application upon advice of the City Attoruey. 0ouncilman Lucchio seconded the motion which was regularly carried~ Commmmication w~s received from the office of the Tax Collector regarding quiet title of lot lB block 7Town-of Baden. After a brief discussion and a request by City Attorney Lyous for f~rther time to investigate this matter, Councilman Noonan meved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that it be referred to the City Attorney. Communication was received from the office of the Tax Collector regarding request for personal property refund of Mrs. Van Etten. City Attorney Lyons rec~nded that the applicant be granted the refund. Couuci!m~_:u Noonan so moved, seconded by Councilman BoSworth and regularly carried. S ~HERWOOD TUCKER TAX APPRAISAL REQUEST: $11 EXTENSION OF GOLDEN CATE CEMETERY STORM DRAIN: HILLSIDE BLVD. _ W DE r G: g L. C. SMITH STAT~: COUNTY RECREATION co ss oN: CALIFOKNIA SAFETY COUNCIL, IN~'j ,~-0S'"..,~' EL CORO MOTEL, WESTERN REALTY CO. SCHOOL HG3SE GROCERY, AMP KING B~Y CO. APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LICENSE: A- MAYFAIR CON~JNITY CLUB, AMERICAN LEGION, DANCE PERMITS: Mission Road Drainage: WINSTON MANOR - PLAYGROUND: ,~-/O ~) B~RRY REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTING: AVALON PARK' ~3: PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY MEETING I~IGHT: RECREATION NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL-CITY COORDINATING C05~4ITTEE: Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the request of Sherwood Tucker for a tax appraisal of city rolls. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that this matter be put over to the next regular meeting. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the extension of Golden Gate Cemetery storm drain. After a discussion regarding the urgency, location, and size of the storm drain, Councilman Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that Councilman Bosworth hud Mr. Goss look into this matter and make a report to the council. C_~m,nnication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the widening of Hillside Boulevard. Councilman Noonau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that we hold item~10 to the next meeting. C~mnunication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding a claim against the city by L. C. ~mith for work done at Portuguese Dip. City Manager McClung in his memorandum stated that the work was done without an order from the city and recommended that the request for payment be denied. 0ityAttorney Lyons stated that he coucured with the recommendation of the City Manager to whichMaYoASmith re_ma~rked that the claim be denied to which City Attorney Lyons agreed that L. C. Smith ~td the work ou his own and not at the request of the city and was therefore inuo position to place the claim agadnst the city. Councilman Bomw~rth moved the claim be denied ou advice of the City Attoruey. Councilman Noouau sec- ended the motion which Was regularly carried. Communication was received from the San Mateo County RecreAtion Commission thanking the council for~their action on the North County Park Site. Mayor Smith requested that the letter be placed on file. Mayor Smith then requested that the letter from the California Safety Council be also placed' on file. Applications for business license as received from Stella Coruccini to engage in the business of motel, Stmart Jenkins to engage in the business of investment of real property, Annie Paganucei to engage in the business.~of grocery store, and William Edson to engage in the business of making and repairing of automobile batteries, w~s next taken up. A~ter a brief discdssion regarding these applications, with the 1recommendation from the Fire Chief re- garding the Amp King Battery Co.~.Counci]man No~nan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth andregularly carried, that the application of E1 Gore Motel, Western Realty Co. and School House Grocery for business licenses be granted provided they meet all the requirements of the various departments. Councilman Noonan then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the Amp King Battery Co. be put over. Councilman Noonan then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the Mayfair Community Club and American Legion dance permits be approved if they have the proper police provisions. _ GOCD & WELFARE OF OUR CITY: ~a~yor Smith then took up the matter of Good & Welfare. Boyd Thacker, Gardenside Avenue, Smnshiue Gardens, made a request on behalf of the residents that a meeting or study sesssion be held ou the drainage problem along Old Mission Road. This meeting was requested within the next two weeks if possible and that there be present a member of the city council or Public Works C~ittee, the Director o~Public Works and the City Attorney. MAyor Smith suggested that Councilman Noouan be contacted inasmuch as he was chairman of the Public Works Commi~$~. an~ that arrangements be made with him. Jerry Jenes, 552 DuvalDrive, Winston Manor,l; then spoke on the easement and the appropria- tion of $300.00 for the improvement of this easement as playground area for the children, remarking that work had been started and then discontinued. After a brief discussion, City Manager McClung invited those interested in this area to call at his office after the meeting and that he would show them the report which indicates the dates they have set for the pro- jects. Councilman Noonan remarked that he would like to have a report to the council as to the completion bf all recreation area to ~hich CityManager McCluug replied that he would give Councilman Noouan a copy of the Superiuteudent's report. Mr. Berry of 380 Alta Vista made a request for street lighting in his area. At the request of Mayor ~Ith, CityMauager McCluug gave a brief report regarding the installation of light- tug in this area also explaining the length of time it would take to have the lights installed. Bill House, representative of Stonesou Bros., requested if it would be possible at this time to consider the possible amendment to the motion almproviug Avalon Park #3. Mayor Smith re- marked that he had a report from Chairman Kay of the Planning Commission stating that the Planning C~ssion would be willing for the counci~ to grant t~he motion set forth by Council- man NOonau. He also said that the Planning Commission reported that they had studied the matter this evening and that Councilman Noonan, Mr. House, himself, and the Director of Public Works discussed this matter two or three days ago and found a way that Ponderosa Road could provide the outletthat was needed thereby not requiring the condemnation proceedings prev- iously considered. After a brief discussion, Mayor Smith remarked that we could possibly expedite this matter by approving it if it meets the requirements of the Planning CGmmission and receives their favorable action. After a discussion, Councilman Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried as follows: "I move that iu lieu of the pro- vision for the connection of the right-of-way, we accept extension of Alhambra Road through lots 37 & 38 to Ponderosa Way as designated in read ou Avalon Park ~3 map dated February, 1954, with the legal description to be spelled out and filed with the city engineer, prepared and brought up to specifications by Stoneson Development Corp. subject to the approval of the PlauuingCommission tomorrow night. Councilman Bosworth then moved that the council advise the Planning Commission that we suggest they consider chamgiug their study meeti~mg nigh{ to some other time and that we would like to have the City Mauager, City Engiueer and City Attorney available for those study meetings. Councilman Noonan seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilman Bosworth then moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, tb~t the City Clerk notify the Recreation COmmission of the existance of the School-City Coordinati' Committee, notifying them of the committee meetings on the first Thursday of the month. COUNTY RECREATION c0 ss 0N: CALIFORNIA SAFETY COUNCIL, INC'a ,~oo'"'J' EL CORO MOTEL, WESTERN REALTY CO. SCHOOL HOUSE GROCEHY, AMP KING B~TERY CO. APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LICENSE: ,4 - /,.q'"'O O MAYFAIR COM~TY CLUB, AMERIC~ LEGION, DANCE PERMITS: Mission Road Drainage: WINSTON MANOR PLAYGROUND: B~°d~Y REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTING: AVALON PARK' ~3: PLAI~INC COMMISSION S'IIYDY MEETING I~GRT: RECREATION NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL-CITY COORDINATING COI~E~ITTEE: ~ity by L. C. ~th' for WOrk done at Pert~p,~ese Dip. -City Manager McClung in his me~l stated that the work was done without an order fr~n the city and recommended that the reque~ for payment be denied. City Attorney Lyons stated that he concured with the recommendation of the City Manager to which MaYor~ Smith remarked that the claim be denied to which C Attorney Lyons agreed that L. C. Smith ~id the work on his own and not at the request of th~ city and was therefore in no position to place the claim against the city. CounciLman Bo~w~rth moved the claim be denied on advice of the City Attorney. CounciLman Noonan sec- onded the motion which Wms regularly carried. Communication was received from the San Mateo County RecreAtion C~ission thanking the council for~their action on the North County Park Site. Mayor Smith requested that the let~ be placed on file. Mayor Smith then requested that the letter from the California Safety Council be also place( on file. Applications for business license as received from Stella Coruccini to engage in the busine: of motel, Stuart Jenkins to engage in the business of investment of real property, Annie Paganucci to engage in the business ~of grocery store, and William Edson to engage in the business of making and repairing of automobile batteries, was next taken up. A~ter a brief discdssion regarding these applications, with the ~rec~endation from the Fire Chief re- garding the Amp King Battery Co.,~Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the application of E10oro Motel, Western Realty Co. and School House Grocery for business licenses be granted provided they meet all the requirements of the various departments. Councilman Noonan then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the Amp King Battery Co. be put over. Councilman Noouan then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the Mayfair Community Club and American Legion dance permits be approved if they have the proper police provisions. GOOD & W~W.WARE OF OUR CITY: ~,~vor Smith then took up the matter of Good & Welfare. Boyd Thacker, Gardenside Avenue, Sunshine Gardens, made a request on behalf of the residents that a meeting or study sesssio' be held ou the drainage problem along Old Mission Road. This meeting was requested within the next two weeks if possible and that there be present a member of the city council or Public Works 0~,a,~ttee, the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney. Mayor Smith suggested that Councilman Noonau be contacted inasmuch as he was chairman of the Public Commi~*$. an~ that arrangements Be made with him. Jerry Jones, 552 Dural Drive, Winston Manor ~l~ then spoke on the easement and the appropri~ tion of $300.00 for the improvement of this easement as playground area for the children, remarking that work had been started and then discontinued. After a brief discussion, City Manager MoClung invited those interested iu this area to call at his office after the meeti~ and that he would show them the report which indicates the dates they have set for the pro- jects. Councilman Noonan remarked that he would like to have a report to the council as to the completion bf all recreation area to which City Manager McCluug replied that he woul give Councilman Noonan a copy of the Superintendent's report. - Mr. Berry of 380 Alta Vista made a request for street lighting in his area. At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager McClung gave a brief report regarding the installation of ligh ing in this area also explaining the length of time it would take to have the lights instal Bill House, representative of Stoneson Bros., requested if it would be possible at this ti~ to consider the possible amendment to the motion approving Avalon Park ~3. Mayor Smith re- marked that he had a report from Chairman Kay of the Planning Commission stating that the Planning Commission would be willing for the council to grant the motion set forth by Coun¢ man NOonan. He also said that the Planning Commission reported that they had studied the matter this evening and that Councilman Noonan, Mr. House, himself, and the Director of Pu~ Works discussed this matter two or three days ago and found away that Ponderosa Road coul~ provide the outlet that was needed thereby not requiring the condemnation proceedings prev- iously considered. After a brief discussiou, Mayor Smith remarked that we could possibly expedite this matter by approving it if it meets the requirements of the Planning C~mnissi~ and receives their favorable action. After a discussion, Councilman Noouan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried as follows: 'I move that iu lieu of the pro- vision For the connection of the right-of-way, we accept extenslou of Alhambra Road througl lots 37 & 38 to Ponderosa Way as designated in read on Avalon Park ~B map dated February, 1954~ with the legal description to be spelled out and filed with the city engineer, prepa~ and brought up to specifications by Stoneson Development Corp. subject to the approval of the Planning C~tssion tomorrow night. Councilman Bosworth then moved that the council advise the Planning C~ission that we sug[ they consider chamgiug their study meeti~ night to some other time and that we would like to have the City Mauager, City Engineer and City Attorney available for those stu~ymeetiu[ Councilman Noonau seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilman Bosworth then moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the City Clerk notify the Recreation Cc~m-~ission of the existauce of the School-City Coordir Committee, notifying them of the committee meetings on the first Thursday of the month. PUBLIC SAFETY CO E: PUBLIC SERVICES c O C TEE: 6-o 3 7 VICE-MAYOR APPOiI~I~T: APPROVED: Councilman Bosworth moved that the council appoint a ~ublic Safety Committee which would be responsible for the making of a study and determining the matters and policy to recommend to the city council which would affect the Police Department and the Fire Department. He also said that he would like to f,mrther move that Councilman Lucchio be named chairm~m of that committee to serve with Mayor Smith and Councilman Cortesi. Councilman Noouan seconded the motion which was regularly carried. CouncilmanNoonan then remarked, "! have one proposal. In rounding out the executive com- mitties I would like to msdke a motion that the Public Services~Cu~Ittee be appointed, which would take in the policy recommendations on Recreation, Library, etc., CounciLman Bosworth be named as chairman, Councilman Lucchio and myself be named as members." Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilman Bosworth then remarked on several phone calls he had received from residents of the Liudenville area who were anxious to know just what the terms of their authority are, further stating that inasmuch as that area was now iu the state of change, it might be an excellent time to resolvs those things and in some way advise those people so that they would kn~,. After an explamatiou by City Attorney Lyons and a discussion ~nich followed, Council- m~n Bosworth moved that the information be put tu some form to be given to the tenants in the area. He then amended the motion that the terms of the teuaucy be iu some way posted so the tenants can know what to expect, requesting to know if it would be iu order to recommend that the Housing Authority be given the responsibility of this matter and that they be re- quested to make a reply. Councilman Noouan seconded the motion. After further discussion, Couucilmau Bosworth stated,"I think the motion should be that a letter be addressed to the Housing Authority advising them that there hms been reported requests from the residents wanting to know what their rights are and requesting them to draw up a set of rules and reg- ulation~ and ma~e it ~ublic to tb~ residents in Lindeuville, a~d ~hat they report back to u~ what steps they take.~ CouucilmanNoonan seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Comr~ilman Lmechio then mOVed that Councilm~n Noonan be appointed Vice-Mayor to take over the duties of the Mayor in e ace of absence or tu an emergency. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion whichw~s regularly carried, Councilman Cortesi voting no. Mmyor Smith then expressed his thanks to everyone gathered for their patience, stating that they would try to ms~ke these meetings shorter as we clear up all of the old items of business. There being no further business, Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourne~ until Monday, May 10, 195~ at $:30 p.m. Time of Adjournment - 1:15 a. m. Respectfully submitted, City Cle ?~EGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 3j. 1954 RESOLUTION NO. 2005 ANTHONY CEVALLOS: RESOLUTION NO. 2006 ADOLPH SANt: WHEREAS on Saturday afternoon, April 17, 1954, ROBERT ROMANOFF~ of No. 655 Myrtle Avenue, in the City of South San Francisco~ a fourteen (14) year old pupil at the Spruce Avenue School, in said City, became unconscious while swimming in the swishing pool at the South San Francisco High School, and as a result thereof HAd sunk to the bottom of the pool; and ~ ANTHONY CEVALLOS~ of No. 19 Randolph Avenue~ in said City of South San Francisco, also a fourteen (14) year old pupil at the Spruce Avenue School, upon observing that said ROBERT R(2~d~OFF was lying at the bottom of the pool, immediately rushed to his aid and rescued him by diving to the bottom of said swimming pool and bringing him to the surface, and then carrying him to safety, all of which was an outstanding example of valor and heroic c onduc t, NOW, 'A'H~4~ORE, BE IT RE~OLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Fran- cisco that AN~O~ CEVALLOS be, and he hereby is, recognized as a hero, and this City Council does therefore extend to him its very highest commendation for the manner in which he con- ducted himself in so rescuing his classmate under conditions involving extreme danger to him- self. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the Official Minutes of the City Council and that a parchment copy thereof be forwarded to ANTHONY CEVALLOS. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the ~rd day of May, 1954, by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi, George Bosworth Noes, Councilmen, None Absent, Councilmen, None AT~EST: Arthur A. Rodondi City Clerk WHEREAS at the general municipal elections held in the City of South San Francisco in' the mouth of April 1946 and iu the month of April 1950, the people of said City did elect ADOLPH SANI to the office of City Councilman; and . WN~REAS in the month o2 April 1950, said ADOLPH SANI was selected as Mayor of said City of South San Francisco for the two-year period terminating in the month of April 1952; and WMEREAS said ADOLPH SAN! did serve said 'City of South San Francisco, and the people thereof, honorably and well for. the full terms for which he was chosen as Mayor and City Councilman and, as a public official of said City, did always conduct himself with the utmost' loyalty, faithfulness, and competence; and WHEREAS said ADOLPH SANI, as a loyal and faithful public servant, contributed greatly, by untiring efforts, to the upbuilding and improvement of the City of South San Francisco, which m~de tremendous progress during his terms of office; NOW, TMu~tEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by theCity Council of the City of South San Francisco that this City Council extends to ADOLPH SANI its sincere appreciation for his services to said City of South San Francisco, and the people thereof, and also does express to him the highest commendation for the manner in which he has fulfilled the duties of Councilman and Mayor of said City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the Official Minutes of the City Council and that a parchment copy thereof be forwarded to ADOLPH SANI. ************* I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution w~s regularly introduced and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2OO6 ADOLPH SANI: ~ ANTHONY CEVALLOS, of No. 19 Randolph Avenue, in said City of South San Francisco, also a fourteen (14) year old pupil at the Spruce Avenue School, upon observing that said ROBERT RC~ANOFF was lying at the bottom of the pool, immediately rushed to his ai~ and rescued him by diving to the bottom of said swimming pool and bringing him to the surf ac and then carrying him to safety, all of which w~s an outstanding example of valor and heroic c onduc t, NOW, '1'~~, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council~ of the City of South San Fran- cisco that ANTHONY CEVA~S be, and he hereby is, recognized as a hero, and this City CouucJ does therefore extend to him its very highest commendation for the manner in which he con- ducted himself in so rescuing his classmate under aonditious involving extreme danger to hi~ self. BE IT ~JRTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the Official Minutes oJ the City Council and that a parchment copy thereof be forwarded to ANTHONY CEVALLOS. ************* I hereby certify that th~ foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and ~do~ by the City Council of the 0ity of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of May, 1954, by the followi~4 vote: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi, George Boswor~ Noes, Councilmen, None Absent, Councilmen, None AT~EST: Arthur A. Rodondi City Clerk WHEREAS at the general municipal elections held in the City of South San Francisco in' the month of April 1946 and in the month of April 1950, the people of said City did elec~ ADOLPH SANI to the office of City Councilman; and WHEREAS in the mouth of~ April 1950, said ADOLPH SANI was selected as Mayor of said City of South San Francisco for the two-year period terminating in the month of April 1952; and WHEREAS said ADOLPH SANI did serve said ~City of South San Francisco, and the peop] thereof, honorably and well for the full terms for which he was chosen as Mayor and City Councilman and, as a public official of said City, did always conduct himself with the utmos loyalty, faithi~ness, and competence; and ~REAS said ADOLPH SANI~ as a loyal and faithful public servant, contributed greatly, by untiring efforts, to the upbuilding and improvement of the City of South San Francisco, which m~de tremendous progress during his terms of office; NOW, THRREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by theCity Council of the City of South San Francis that this City Council extends to ADOLPH SANI its sincere appreciation for his services to said City of South San Francisco, and the people thereof, and also does express to him the highest cc~nendation for the manner in which he has fulfilled the duties of Councilman and Mayor of said City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the Official Minutes of the City Council and that a parchment copy thereof be forwarded to ADOLPH SANI. ************* I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and adopte by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held ou the 3rd day of May, 1954 by the following vote: 3?2' Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan, Francis LUcchio, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi, George Boswortl Noes, Councilmen, None ~Absent, Councilmen, None ATTEST: Arthur A. Rodondi City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2007 JOSEPH BRACCO: WHEREAS at the general municipal election held in the City of South San Francisco iu the mouth of April 1950, the people of said City did elect JOSEPH BRACCO TO THE office of City Councilman; and WHEREAS said JOSEPH BRAC00 did serve said City of South San Francisco, and the people thereof, honorably and w~ll for the full term for which he was chose~ as City Council man and, as a public official of. said City, did always conduct himself with the utmost loyalty, faithfulness, amd competence; and WHEREAS said JOSEPH BRACCO~ as a loyal and faithful public servant, contributed greatly, by ~ntiring efforts, to the u~building and i~prov~ment of the City of South San Francisco, which made tremendous progress during his term of office; NOW, THEREFORE, BE' IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Franc~ that this City Council extends to JOSEPH BRACCO its sincere appreciation for his services to said City of South San Francisco, and the people thereof, and also does express to him the highest co~endation for the manner in which he has fulfilled the duties of Councilman of said City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the Cfficial Minutes of the City Council and that a parchment copy thereof be forwarded to JOSEPH BRACCO. ***** ******* I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the Brd day of May, 1954, by the foLlowlug vote: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouan, FranCis Lucchio, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi, George Boswort Noes, Councilmen, None Absent, Councilmen, None Attest: Arthur A. Rodondi City Clerk