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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1955-02-07 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF 80tPllt SAN FRANCISCO, B1~.D MONDAY FEBR A 7, 1955 PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEOIENCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: Council Chambers, City H~.~1 8:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor ~mith. Pledge of ~legience to the Flag was recited, and invocation given by Mayor Smith. Resent: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, EmiLio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, and Telford Smith. Absent: Noue. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the minutes of the r~gular meeting of January 17, 1955 and the regular adjourned meeting of January24, 1955 be approved. Councilman ~ortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried that the claims be approved for payment. Total amount of cla~m~ $84,760.0~. MONTHLY REPORTS: SPECIAL OFFICER RHODES AND MINI('r.w~ APPTS: COMMENDI~G POLICE DEPT: PUBLIC UTILITIES CO~. HEARING - P. O. & E. GAS INCREASE: ~-~ SUNSHINE GARDENS NO. 8 TENTATIVE MAP: PARKING LOT PETITION: AMERIC~ DAY - There being~no old business, Mayor Smith proceeded on to the next order of business, which was re~orts. Departmental monthly reports were received f~cm the Joist Cities - County Civil Defense Planning Board, City Clerk for the month of December 1954, and the Health Department for the mon-~b of December 1954. On motion of Councilman Gamlen, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried the reports as submitted were accepted and ordered placed on file. Appoin_e~e~_nt ef Robert J. Rhodssand Daniel Lloyd Minkler as Special Police Officers at Swift and Co~nywere received from the office of the Chief of Police. On motion of Oouncilmatl Certesi, seconded by. Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Chief of Police was a~cepted. Communicati~n~ were received from Swift and C~any and the office of the City Manager for Mayor Smith, cmm~nding the Police Chief and his officers for their fine work in the recent B~iftPayr~].l robbery. At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager Mc Clung read the coa-manication. Councilman Cortesi moved, secooded by Comncilman Gamlen and regularly ca.-tied that the communications be accepted amd placed on file. C~nicatiou was received from the Public Utilities Co~mission regarding a Hearing on the request of P. G. & E. for increasing Gas revenmes. ~ouncilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman C~esi and regularly carried that the co~w,~uZcation be accepted and ordered placed on file. Communication was received from the Recreation ¢<~fssiou, relative to the Tentative Map of S~mshine Gardens No. 8. At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager Mc Clu~4~ read the report of the Recreation Commission. ConncilmanRoc~a: noved, seconded by Conncilman Cortesi and regularly carried that the communication be ~ccepted and placed on file. Co~ncilmanLmcchio then requested that the memorandmnbe made apart of the tentative map file whez it is considered. Communications were received from the Chamber of Commerce and the City Manager regarding requests for Parking Lot petition. On motion of ConncJ.!-Au Rocca, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and rei~larly carried, this was ordered placed on the Pending Agenda. Commmnicationwas received from the Junior Cham~er of Commerce and the City Manager regarding Amer!canism Day to be held, February 14, 1955. Conncilman Gamle~moved, seconded by Conncilman Cortesi and regularly carried that the cemmmnication be accepted and placed on file. May,~ Smith requested City Manager Mc Clung to arrange for the necessary proclamation. Cummmnication was received from the office of the City A~torney regarding a notice to Stoneson DeveLopment 0orporation reqmesting posting of Bo~d on public improvements and the City Clerk's ~eport on subdivision bonds. Councilman ~mmken moved, seocnded by Conncilman Rocca and regularly carried that the C~unications be accepted and placed on file, and that the City Attorney be instructed to follow through on this matter. After discussion had taken place regarding the matter of posting bonds, Mayor Smith requested the City Attorney to read the letter he sent to the Subdivider. After farther discussion, had taken plac?, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted and that procedure be established on the posting of bonds. After more dis.~ussion on the matter of the posting of bonds and the steps enumerated under City Ordinance ~BS2, councilman Lucchio asked that the motion be amended that the responsibility be vested in the office of the City Clerk, that since it was not spelled out, he ~s spelling it out. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mr. Lester Kelo:ng of 86 Duval Drive, representing the Winston Manor Nome O~ner,$ Assoc- iation, asked ~o speak and was granted permission by Mayor Smith. He mentioned about a health problem that existed because of the faulty sewar am! ~hat City forces had been sent to take corrective steps. He also requested/~now if Stoneson would be liable for monies spent by the Ci%y. At this time, Councilman Lmcchio remax~.~d that it was hi~ understanding that in Sunshine Gardens, the City was billing the Subdivider; and that t~ this was so, the Subdivider of Winston Manor ~ 1 should be billed. CouLci/man Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the City Manager notify the developer of Winston Manor ~ 1, having received pertinent information from the Director of Public Works as to forces, equipment and man hours used, that every effort be made to recoup the said monies expended in the correctio~ of this situation, which is only an emergency measmre. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion. After further discussion, motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. CLAn : ftC/3 Resent: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, and Telford Smith. Absent: None. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the minutes of the r~gular meeting of January 17, 1955 and the regular adjourned meeting of Jam;nry 24, 1955 be approved. Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Lacchio and regularly carried that the claims be approved for payment. Total amount of claims $8~,760.0~. MONTHLY REPORTS: SPECIAL OFFICER RHODES AND MINKLER APPTS: C0~94END~ POLICE DEPT: ~5'/oB PUBLIC UTILITIES CO~4. ~WARING -P. G. & E. GAS INCREASE: ~-~ ~ PARKING LOT PETITION: ~-'/ AMERIC~SM DAY - ~-1~-55: ~-o~/ BOND POSTING: There being'no old business, Mayor Smith proceeded on to the next order of business, which was reports. D~_ ~-ntal monti~y reports w~re received f~cm the Joint Cities - County Civil Defense Planning Board, City Clerk for the month of December 1954, and the Health Department for the month of December 1954. On motion of Councilman Gamlen, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried the reports as submitted were accepted and ordered placed on file. Appointment ef Robert J. Rhodes and Daniel Lloyd Miukler as Special Police Officers at Swift and Company were received from the office of the Chief of Police. On motion of Councilman Certesi, seconded by, Counc~l-~u Gamlen and regularly carried, the rec~ndation of the Chief of Police wms a.~. cepted. 0oamunications were received from Swift and C~ny and the office of the City Manager for Mayor Smith, c~maending the Police Chief and his officers for their fine work in the recent Swift Payr~ robbery. At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager Mc Clung read the coemmxnication. Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the communications be accepted and placed on file. Communication was received from the Public Utilities Ccemzission regarding a Hearing on the request of P. G. & E. for increasing Gas revenues. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried that the comaunication be accepted and ordered placed on file. C~ication w~e received from the Recreation ~c~mission, relative to the Tentative Map of Sunshine Gardens No. 8. At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager Mc Clung read the report of the Recreation Cca~ssion. Councilman' Roe~a~ moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried that the communication bm accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lmcchio then requested that the memorandum be made a part of the tentative map file when it is considered. Communications were received from the Chamber of CommerCe and the City Manager regarding requests for Parking Lot petition. On motion of Councilman Rocca, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, this was ordered placed on~ the Pending Agenda. Communication was received from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the City Manager regarding Americanism Day to be held, February 1~, 1955. Councilman Gamlen~moved, seconded by Cosncilman Cortesi and regularly carried that the c_~,_-~ication be accepted and placed on file. Mayor Smith requested City Manager Mc Clung to arrange for the necessary proclamation. Communication was received from the office of the City Attorney regarding a notice to Stoneson Development Corporation requesting posting of Bond on p~blic improvements and the City Clerk's report on subdivision bonds. Councilman ~m~len moved, seocnded by Conncilman Rocca and regularly carried that the communications be accepted and placed ou file, and that the City Attorney be instructed to follow through on this matter. After discussion had taken place regarding the matter of posting bonds, May~r Smith requested the City Attorney to read the letter he sent to the Subdivider. After further discussion, had taken place, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted and that procedure be established on the posting of bonds. After more discussion on the matter of the posting of bonds and the steps en__-3m;_rated under City Ordinance ~332, Councilman Lucchio asked that the motion be amended that the responsibility be vested in the office of the City Clerk, that since it was not spelled out, he warn spelling it out. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mr. Lester Kelting of 86 Dural Drive, representing the Winston Manor Home 0~ner's Assoc- iation, asked to speak and was granted permission by Mayor Smith. He mentioned about a health problem that existed because of the faulty sewer and that City forces had been lent to take corrective steps. He also requested/~now if Stoneson wo~ld be liable for monies spent by the City. At this time, Councilman Lucchio remarked that it was his understanding that in Sunshine Gardens, the City was billing the Subdivider; and that ~ this was so, the Subdivider of Winston Manor ~ 1 should be billed. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the City Manager notify the developer of Winston Manor ~ 1, having received pertinent information from the DirectOr of Public Works as to forces, equipment and man ho~rs used, that every effort be made to recoup the said monies expended in the correction of this situation, which is only an emergency measure. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion. After further discussion, motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. * to P~ SUB. PARK/~G LOT MAINTENANCE: BRENTWOOD PLAYGROUND PROGRESS REPORT AND ROLLINGWOOD DRAINAGE: QUALITY FOODS AND T. UCCELLI HEARINGS: Communications were received from the Planning C~sslon and the Recreation C~-.~.~ssion regarding ~he tentative Map of Parkview Subdivision. Discussion took place regarding the streets to project from the subdivision and connect to Miller Avenue; as in the case of Acacia Avenue and also the street to service the new school. Discussion, also, took place rega_~_ing the drainage problem in the area. In answer to Councilman Lucchio's question, Mr. Goss renarked, for the record, the Subdivider's have agreed to put in the proper storm drains, to ~e located; so as to properly drain the eubdivision through draimage pipes into ~ existing s~orm drains and that the final drainage plans will be designed together with the other Irprovement plans, at the time the final map is brought to the City Council for accep~ race and that they have agreed to design them in accordance with the City Standards und with the Supervision of the Director of Public Works. Discussion, also, took place regarding some form of restrictions to be placed on the develo~n~ of the homes; so that it womld not tend to lo~sr property values. Mr. Mc Leod, of the Lan~ Company, stated that this w~s being worked on. Councilman Rocca, then, moved, sedonded by Comncilman Lucchio and regularly carried t~at the Planning Ccamzission report be accepte~ and filed with instructions that the City _v~m~r convey the Council's co~ents and desire regarding this map to the Planning C~ission. Mayor Smith then~ went on '~ section (b) of the Parkvisw Smbdivision, which concerned the report ~ the ~ereation C~ssion for recreation facilities in the area. Councilman Rocca .moved, seconded by Coancilman Lmcchio and regularly carried that the report be accepted and ordered filed. DisCussion took place on the prior verbal agreements with School Authorities, after which Councilman Lacehio moved that this memorandmm of the Recreation Cc~.,~ssion "me brought to the attention of't~e SchoOl Board of Trustees; and, also their notice be directed to the msmorand_-~- dated, March 7, 19~8 and April 26, 1949 of the Becreation C~tssion; and that they answer what their intent is in regard to these nego~.'_&tions which were undertaken at that time. Councilman Cortesi seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Communications were received from the City Manager and the-Police Chief regarding the maintenance of Parking Lots. Also, received, was a communication from Mrs. Horrors regarding ~he parking lot on Miller Avenme next to her home. Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion that the reports be accepted and filed. Po~ncilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Council, s Gamlen and regularly carried. Mayor Smith, then, asked if there ~as a motion to accept -~e recommendation, speeif~&ai~L~rought to the Council's attention, by the Chief of Police. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca. Mayor Smith remarked that the City Attorney would be in~tx~a~ to draw the necessary ordinance. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Brentwood Playground progress report was received from the Recreation C~.~ission. Council- man Rocca remarked that we needed more study on this and moved that we accept the report and file for more action. Councilman Cortesi seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. At the request'of Mayor Smith, the communication of Mrs. Nelda Johnson regarding this ~,11y in BrentWood was read by the City Clerk. After discussion by Mr. Goss, regarding inspection of the gully, in which~silt was ~hing down, he remarked that there was no' danger of quicksand. Discussion also took place regarding the drainage which was coming from the Rollingwood Subdivision outside the City and adding to the problem. It was mentioned that there was not only the natural drainage coming from that area, but also water from ~he watering of lawns and washing of ears. F~r re_marks were made regarding the discus~ions with San Bruno and the installation of holding basins which would only tend to retard the flood effect of waters. It was said that the City of San Bruno was willing .to install these holding basins since they were not financially able to take on the problem. Councilman Cortesi requested that some written guarantee be obtained from San Bruno ~ince soon the present Engineer, Mr. White would be retiring and his successor would know nothing of the problem. Councilman Cortesi then moved that the City Manager be instructed to contact the City of San Bruno to enforce or force the subdivider to give us a drainage system at Rollingwood at their own expense~ Mayor Smith asked if Councilman Cortesi was referring to the Brentwood section of the City Limits and that the aid of San Bruno City Council be enlisted get the subdivider of Rollingwood to contribute to alleviating the problems in Brentwood. Councilman Cortesi stated that this was correct. Cour. cilman Rocca seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. The next item of business was the Public Hearings for use permits to Quality Foods and Teresa Ucc~lli. Mayor Smith asked if there were any ~rotests. ~, Sylvester Andriano spoke regaAvling his ~XXent, Quality Foods, stating that they had entered into an ~greement to purchas~ the property. He, also, outlined the plans for the develcimment of this property, tae reclassification of the land, citing exmmples of the manner in which it is done in Sa~ Francisco. Councilman Lucchio mentioned regarding the control for improvement of the area, such as drainage and improvement of the~ ~treet in the location of the market. After lengthly discussion had taken place, Councilman Rocca moved that this matter be held over to the meeting of February 15, 1955. Councilman Cortesi then remarked that this matter should not be delayed; but that the Council should go ahead with it. City Attorney Lyons explained the steps for adoption of the ordinance. After more discussion~ Councilman Lucchio mcw~d, seconded by Councilman Gamlen that the hearing be clo~ed tonight. Roll call vote was am follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fx~ncis Lmcchio and Richard Gamlen. Noes: Oouncil- men Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi and Telford Smith. Further di~cussion took place after which Councilman Lucchio moved that the City Attorney be instrmeted to draw up the necessary ordinance relative to the expediting of the Quality Foods and Benetti Bros. applications for market sites. Mayor Smith remarked that before we could entertain a motion~ it would be meceseary to dispose of the hearing. Councilman Lucchio t~en withdrew his motion. Mayor Smith asked :f there was a motion to continue the hearing to February 15. Councilman Rocca so move&. May~r Smith then seconded the motion. Fell call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen An~ Rocca and Telford Smith Noes: Councilmen Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, and Richard Gamlen. z/, SUBdiVISION ORDINANCE AMENDS: S. S. F. -SAN BRUNO JOINT SEWER ~TING 7 # 21o6 - ACOEPTANOE OF EASt!ME~ - CAE8%;/~T.TJ~' CO: RESOLUTION ~ ~107- AGR~NT FOR S~JDY OF CITY'S ~ SYST~: gl,J, 7 PALOU VILLAGE ABANDONMENT: EXTENSION OF PARKING METERS, LINDEN AVENUE: .5007 .~'1~, ? EXTENSION OF ONE - WAY STREET - CYPRESS AVENUE: 7 City Attorney Lyons stated that the newspaper notice mentioned that both the Quality Foods and Teresa Uccelli hearing woo_ld be taken up. QuaLity Foods, he stated was diseused; but that Teresa Uccelli had not been discussed. Mayor Smith then said that the Tereaa Uccelli hearing w~s now open, asking if anyone wished to s~eak on that matter. No one spoke. Councilman Imcchio then moved that the hearing 'be closed. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Co~ncila~ Francis Lucchio and Richard Gamlen. Noes: Counci!~n Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, an& ~atford Smith. At this point, City Attorney Lyons stated that the Mayor had the perogmtive to continue the hearing to February 15, 1955. Also, t~mt if he were instructed, he could have an ordinance prepared for the next meeting to rezene t~e area. After discussion, Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried that the City Attorney be instructed to pre, are au ordinance rezoniug this to a "U" cla~sificatiou. City Attorney Lyons reported he wo~ have this ordinance ready for February 15th. Recess w~s declared at 9:45 P. M., and the meeting recalled to order at 9:55 P. M. The m~ng, upon being recalled to order by Mayor Smith, proceeded ca ;to the matter of Ordinmmees. TNe first Ordinance concerned the first reading of the Subdivision Ordinance Amendments. This was ordered held over to ~i,' ~ February 14, 1955. No objections were registered. The second ordinance taken up for discussion concerned the matter of the Joint South San Francisco - San Bruno ~em~r regulating ordinance. Communications were received from the City of San Bruno and the City Manager regarding this matter. At the request of Mayor Smith, The City Manager explained the report received from Brown and Caldwell. After brief discussion, the date of February 14, 1955 at 4:00 P. M. was set as the meeting date on this matter and the City Manager instructe& to notify the manufacturers to attend. Councilmem Luochio then mentioned regarding the prc~oeed annexation by San Bruno of nearby ~creage,suggesting a meeting with San Bruno regarding the increased capacity flow. He smgse3ted a meeting for long range planning and that South San Francisco could cooperate with them in an advisory capacity. Co~acilman Lmcchio further remarked that this could be done by discussing at the next meeting, setting a ~ate for this meeting. Mayor Smith instrmc~bed the City ~tanager to prepare a co~y of the agreement with San Bruno and place it in the Council basket. Mayor S~Ith then proceeded on to N~molutions. After brief explanation by City Attorney Lyons, ~ouncilman Lucchio introduced "A resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting a grant deed whereby Caesar-0allan Development Company Grants to said City an easement for Public Utilities and Storm water drainage." Roll call vote w~s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis L~cchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, and TelTord Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The ne~ resolution concerned the agreement for actmmry study of the Retirement program. After a brief explanation, Councilman Gamlen introd_~ced ~A ("'Ja~'"'~"A~n of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the ~xecution of an agreement between ~ said CiDy and the firm of Coates, Herl~ .amd En~nd, Consulting Actuaries, for the p~r~ose of studying the retirement program of the 0ity of Se~h San Francisco and reporting on the a&vantages and disadvantages of re.riming t~e sa~e." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lacchio, ~o Cortesi, Ric~rd Gamlen and Telford Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Attorney Lyons explained that on the Resolutic~ concerning Palou Village AbandeJaent, there were still some questions and E~r that reason, no Resolution had been ~red. A diso~sslon took place re~arding the raziag of the b~il$~ngs; after which, it w~s the opinion of the ~omncil that the materials were not to be rome6 in any coaetrmction within the City. The City Attorney was instructed to pre]~e the necessary Ordinance for next Monday night. The nex~ matter concerned the extension of parking .~eters on Linden Avenue. City Attorney Lyons remarked that an Ordinance waa required, explai~ng the amenelment to the Ordinance. Cou~cilwm~ Co~tesi remarked that in the 400 block of Grand Avenue, there were meters on one side of the street frcm Walnut Avenue to ~ruce Avemme, but not on the other. It was his belLef that they should be on both si~es of t~e s~reet. City Attorney Lyons read the Ordinance, after which Councilman Rocca introduced "An Ordinance amending section 2 of Ordinance No. 256 entitled: An Ordinance relating to traffic~ and regulatir~ use of public streets iu th_-_ City of Sou-~ San Francisco; defining and l;roviding for the establishment of parking meter zones; r~gmlating and controlling and providing for inspection of the parking of vehicles t~erein by the nsc of parking meters; prescribing limits of time for parking in parking meter zones; providiD~ for the enforcement of this Ordinance. Adopted October 21, 1946." Mayor Smith then asked Councilman Cortesi if he wished to make any instrmctio~e regarding the installation of meters on t~e North side of Grand Avenue between Walnut and Spruce Avenaes.~ Ce~neilman Oorte~i asked that the Mayor instruct the City Manager to instruct the Chief of Police for a report on the installation of meter~. Resolution concerning the extension of one way street on Oypress Avenue was then taken up. City Attorney Lyons asked that this matter be continued until the next meeting of February 14, 1955. Conncilman Lucchio recommended that the ~treet be am~e one way thromgh-i~ to Armour Aven~e. After'brief discnssion regarding this matter, Mayor Smith ask~ City Manager Mc Clung to obtain a report for the Council on Councilman Lucchio's propoe~ extension of the one ~y street. City Attorney Lyons stated he would hold this resolution up pending receipt ,Of the report. COLMA CREEK SAND DREDGING: SAFEWAY STORES INC. REZONING: HAL' S DRIVE-IN JUKE BOX REC~EST: Z_-I~-O ? VARIANCE AND ADJUST~tT RESOLUTION No. ~45 - E. CORTEZ: VARIANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ESOLUT 0N NO. 446 - M~E COEPORATION: AMERICAN RED CROSS - ONE DAY DRIVE: CONMUR STREET EXTENSION: FIREMAN R. FIEID APPOINT- MENT: I°-~ o ~ CALL FOR F~ EXAMIN- ATION: ~-ooo L. YDE APPOI~MEIIT: ASSISSTA~T L12RAR~: ,O-ooo CHAMEERS APPOINTMENT - P-ooo ANNUAL RECREATION CON- VE~TION - REQUEST TO ATTEND: ~o ~-- SOUT~ CANAL STREET- TRUCK ROUTE: City Attorney Lyons then reported that he had a Resolution prepared on item ~9 under New Business; which concerned au approval of request to dredge sand from Co!.ma Creek. City Attorney Lyons read the title of the Resolution and after brief discussion, Council- man Cortesi introduced the Resolution. Further discussion took place regarding this matter, during which it was discussed by the members of the Council and Mr. Coopman as to the method in which the dredging was to be done, the area iu which it was to be done, and the proposed improvement of South Canal. After discussion, City Attorney Lyons was instruct- ed to ~repare the necessary agreement in corporattug all the conditions under which the work was to be carried out, and the area involved. The Resolution was held over. The Council then proceeded on the New B~siuess. Ccmmmnication was received from the Plannir~ Commission and a petition from the residents concerning the matter of the rezoni~g application of Safeway Stores Inc. Lengthly discussion took place regarding this m~tter, during which time members of the Council and persons interested spoke both in favor and opposed to the Safeway Market. After lengthly discussion had taken place, relative to this matter, Councilman I~chiO moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi that the red, est be denied. City Attorney Lyons remarked that any vote now is out of order. At this time the petition presented w~s read, after which Mayor Smith asked that the petition be on the next agenda. Cce~munication was received from Harold S. Dobbs, owner of the Hal's Drive In, on Linden Avenue, who requested permission of a j~ke Box for the entertainment of their customers. After brief discussion, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Counci2mmn Rocca ~. ~ a~x~ re~,]arly carried that the recom~er~lation of the Chief of Police be accepted. ~ Chief of Poli~e Belloni recoe~ended that a te~rary permit be granted on the assmm~ion that the permit be revoked if any complaints were received from the residents. Variance and' Adjustment Resolution ~445 as applied f~ by Ernest Cortez was received from the Plannin~ Commission. Councilman Gamlen Mere, aeco~d by Councilman Cortesi and reg~tlarly carried t~at the recalculation of t~e Planning Cc~aission be accepted. It w~s the recommendation of the Planning Coemzissic~ that permission be granted as requested. Variance and Adjustment Resolution ~ as applied for by the Mac Corporation was received from the Planning C~tssion. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and re~larly carried that the recommendation of the Planning C~tssion be accepted. It was the reco~Mudation of the Planning Commission that permission be granted as re~uested. Cemmmnication was received from the American Red Cro~s, regarding their one-day drive to be hel~ on March 5th, requesting any help from the City that can be given. Mayor Smith stated t~at the Red Cross be informed that the City wo~_ld assist them in any way possible. Councilman Cortesi so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. C~nication w~s received from John J. Noonan, in behalf of his client, Luther Berry, as well as memorandums from the Director of Public Works and the City Man_~er, concerning Co~ur Street Extension, from Granada to Alta Vista Drive. After brief discussion, Co~ncilaem Lmcchio moved, seconded by Councilman C¢,rtesi and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and ~ be instructed to contact Stonesom Development Company; and find out what improvements they contemplate to Contour Street and submit this t~O the Council for f~r consideration. Luther Berry, then, remarked on the improvement he had already made as far as sewer clean onts, etc. Ne also remarked on the need for retaining walls, amd also on trees that he has grown on his property. C~Ancilman Rocca inquired as to whose problem it was, to which; City Manager Mc Clung e~lai~ed ~ it wes Stom~son's to develop. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gem~len and regularly carried that the City Manager, Directo~ of Public Works an~ the City Attorney proceed with the agreement entered into and clear this ~p without any obligation to the City. Communication was received from the office of the Fire Chief, submitting the name of Ne~ert B. Field in place of Wallace Quillin as Fireman; since Wallace Qmillan was not available at this time. This was concurred by the City Manager in his memorandum. CounciLman Cortesi moved, .~aeConded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the recomme~adation of the Fire Chief be accepted. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Co-ne llman Gamlen and reg~dm~ly carried that the Personnel Board be instructed to call fo~ an examination to supply a qualified list. Communi~ation was received from Laaretta Hussar, Librarian, recommending the appointment of Mrs. Luella Yde as Library Assistant. Ceuncilm~n Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and re~ly carried that the recommeudatior, of the Libx~u be accepted. Commmni:ation was received from Lamretta Hussar, Librarian, recommending the appointment of Mrs. ?rancis Chambers as Stenographer-~lerk. Councilman Lmcchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the recordation of ~ Librarian be accepted. Ccem~nication was received from the Rec~tion Ccmmission~ recommending t~t the Council authorize Dmane Mattison and Glen Smith to attend the annual convention of the California Recreation A~aociation to be held in Santa Cruz frcm February 13, to 17, inclusive. CounciL~n Lacchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the request of the Recreation C~ission be approved and that they stay within the Budget provisions. Communication was received from the Chamber of C~rce and a memorandum from the office of the City Manager regarding South Canal as a trme~ ronte. Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections this matter would be placed on the pending agenda. No objections were registered. C0LMA CREEK CANAL: ~./~- R. ARMAS CLASSIFICATION: EEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GOOD AND W~.WARE: ADJOURNMENT: The co~mauicatiou received from the Farm Chemical Company regarding the dredging of sand fr~ Coles Creek was already disposed of earlier under Resolutions: Co~aunication was received from the Personnel Board, re~rding their decision on Robert Areas classification, as well as a .~a~randum from the office of the C2~ Manager. Mayor ~mith remarked that if there ~ere no obSectio~s, the matter would be placed on the pending agenda. No objections were registered. Communi~ation was received from Herbert R. Ford, r~questing retention of score in Heavy Equil~me~t Operator examination. City Attorney Lyo~ informed the Council that Mr. Ford m~t the ~esidential requirements, and t~at the examination w~s regularly called. He therefca-e, entitled to having his na~e placed on the list and the score retained as made. Mayor Smith, then, asked City Attorney Lyons if it w~s his recc~mendati°n that his request be grant, d; to which, he replied ~e~. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca a~i regularly carried that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted. None was offered by the Council members or audience. There being no further business, the meeting w~s adjourned to February 14, 1955 at 8:0OP. ~. Time of adjournment: 12:36 P. M. Respectfully submitted,