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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1955-04-18~ IM~: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGL~2~CE: and INVOCATIOI'~!: ROLL CALL: TIME LIMIT ON AGENDA ITEMS: DESIGNATION OF MAYOR FOR COMING YEAR: APPROVAL OF MISlYfES OF PRAugIOUS MEETINGS: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: SUNSHINE GARDEN AREA DRAINAGE: RECREATION COMMISSION 5-ooL S. S. F. ROD AND GUN CLUB TRAP SHOOT: REGULAR~T~{G OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD, MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 8:00 p.m. C ouuc il Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smith at 8:06 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance %~s recited, after which Invocation was given by Reverend Walter Martin, Pastor Parkwood Methodist Church. Present: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Emilio Corsesi, Richard Gamlen, Francis Lucchio, and Telford Smith. Absent: None. Mayor Smith, before proceeding on to the firs~ order of business, remarked that in order for the meeting to proceed as rapidly and effectively as possible without undue or unnecessary time being expended, requested to know if it was the pleasure of the Council that the speaking time of any individual be restricted to five minutes. After a brief discussuiou had taken place~ Mayor Smith remarked that, if it was agreeable~ the Chair would determine the length of time each speaker was to have. The first order of business taken up was the designation of a Mayor for the coming year. Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that Telford Smith be retained as Mayor. Mayor Smith abstained from voting, after which he Briefly remarked that it was au honor to be Mayor of the City, was fully aware of the responsibility, and would continue to act as Chairman, which would lend credit to this Council. Mayor Smith then asked if there w~re any corrections to the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of March RS, 1955, and the Regular meeting of April 4, 1955. Councilman Gamleu moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried that the minutes as mentioned be approved and accepted. Mayor Smith then asked if there was a motion that the claims be approved for payment, also remarking that he was bringing to the attention of the Council at this time, one claim for insurance which had not been ~ncluded this evening, but had been explained to the Council during the study meeting, being in the amount of some $11,O00. He again asked if there was a motion that the claims be paid, including the insurance claim. Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried. Total amount of claims $54,964.03 The first matter taken up under old business concerned the Sunshine Garden Area drainage. Mayor Smith explained that a definite proposal from the Sunshine Garden Developers had been received, they having agreed to pay some $51,991, as their portion of the drainage problem; and that the City also had the agreement with the Stoneson Development Company tha~ they would pay a percentage of it as well. After a brief discussion, City Attorney Lyons remarked that the motion should be worded as follows: "That the offer of the Sunshine Garden Developers and the Garden Development Company be accepted iu the full amount of $51,991 with the provision that an assessment, if it becomes necessary, concerui~ the portion described in the letter of March 3, 1955, paragraph 3, that they will sign the necessary petition and get the cooperation of the areas househoulders in the district tha~ have acquired property and participate in the amount of $10,152 iu the assessment district and receive credit in that amount against the total of $51,991. He further remarked that this was rather involved and believed that it could be moved that it be accepted ou the basis of the letter of March 3, and April 8, 1955 from the Sunshine Gardeu~ Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen. Mayor Smith remarked that, if he understood it, this memnt that there would be no homeowners iu the Sunshine Gardens in this district that would be assessed that have purchased from Sunshine Gardens. City Attorney Lyons remarked that this was correct. Further discussion took place, after which mo~ion as ma~e and seconded was regularly carried. Con~unicat~oudated March 31, 1955, was received from the Recreation Commission regarding vacancies caused by the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy Hynding and Mrs. E. Hernan, as well as the ex~iratien of the term of Mrs. Lura Sellick, Secretary of the Commission. Mayor Smith remarked that it was with pleasure that he again appoint, subject to the Council's cor. firmation, Mrs. Lura Sellick to the Recreation Commission. Councilman Cortesi so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamleu and regularly carried. Mayor Smith then remarked that the Council would consider persons mentioned~ to fill the vacancies and that appoint- ment would be made at the next regular meeting. Communication dated March 31, 1955, was received from the South San Francisco Rod and Gut Club requesting a revocable permit to expire December 31, 1955, for the express purpose of Membership practice shooting. Request was made for the use of City owned property, situated adjacent to the Sewage Disposal Plant, ou Airport Boulevard. Mention %ms also made for permission to hold the Third Auuua~ Turkey Shoot to be held Sunday, April 24, 1955. Councilman Cortesi moved that the request be granted. Councilman Rocca remarked that, since this was ou City owned property, he suggested that the use of the site be limited to Sunday's and Holiday's; and that no alcoholic beverages be sold or used ou the premises; and also that they carry sufficient property damage and public liability insurance to protect both themselves and the City. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion, after which Mayor Smith remarked on the question, requesting the defination of alcoholic beverages, asking if it was the Council's wish to include beer and wine iu 'that classification. Councilman Rocca said he felt this to be correct. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Smith then said that the City Manager had raised the question ou the matter of insurance and that if there were uo objections frq~ the Council this matter would be referred to the City Attorney tQ set the amounts. City Attorney Lyons remarked at least $10O,Q~O. and $300,000 public liability and $10,000 proDerty damage be carried. Mayor Smith said it was so ordered. COUNTRY CLUB ~OR SEWER CHARGES: PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTO~ EMPLOYMENT; Rm~_ 0RTS: UNIFOi~4 FOOD ORDINANCE: CYPRESS AVEIfU'E - ONE WAY STRE~: ORO NA C , 361 7 ORNAMENTAL LIGHT STA~D- SPRUCE AVET~E NO PUBLIC WORk~ INSPECTOR C1WIL SERVICE SYSTt~4- ORDINA~ICE NO. 362 Conm~mnication dated April 5, 1955 was received from the office of the Director of Public Works, together with a communication da~ed April 7, 1955 from the office of the City Manager regarding sewer connection charges for Country Club Manor subdivision. ~ha~ the Cour. cilmau Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried recommendation be accepted, and that charge be based the same as for Park Haven developers. Co~r. cilman Lucchio moved that the charges referred to Park Haven be placed ou the next Council agenda and that the Arco Bmilders Association be put on notice that this will be brought up again for discussion at that time. Councilman Rocca seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. Mayor Smith then instructed City Manager Mc Clung to notif~y the Arco Development Company regarding ~his matter. CcEmuuication dated March 29, 1955, was received from the office of the City Manager, accompanied by a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding the appointment of a Public Works Inspector. Mayor Smith remarked that, if there were no objections, this matter would be dropped from the agenda at this time. No objections having been registered, it was so ordered. Brief discussion followed by the Council members and Mr. Gaudio, Attorney for Mr. Dellepiane. Reports were received as follows: 1. Monthly reports for the month of March fron the Fire Department, Police Department, Librarian, Tax Collector, Building Inspector, and the City Clerk. 2. The Librarian's thanks for Police Department cooperation. 3. Planning Commission memorandum ou Co~issiouers expiration terms. 4. County Planning Commission notice for dump operation. 5. Special Police officer appointment at Swift and Company. 6. Loma Liudagradiug. Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion to accept the ~el~ as submitted, with the exception of number five, at this time. Councilman G~-m~en so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Mayor smith then asked if there was a motion that the Police Chief's recommendation be accepted regarding the appolutmout of the Special Police officer at Swift and Company° Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the rec~udation of the Police Chief be accepted. Councilman Lucchio, at this time, briefly remarked again on the matter of school c~ossiug guards with regard to the problem of earth moving from Loma Liuda subdivision. The Council then proceeded on to the next item of business concerning Ordinances, taking up first the matter of the County's request for a uniform food ordinance. Councilman Gsaleu moved, secouded byCouucilmau Rocca and regularly carried that the City Attorney drab- up au ordinance and submit it to the Council at one of the regular study meetings. City Attoruey Lyc~s reported that the City Council had before them this evening the second reading of the Ordinance making Cypress Avenue a one-way street. He said that a motion could be made that the reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be introduced by title only. Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance, which was as follows: "Ar. ordinance establlshiug the entire length of Cypress Avenue between Baden Avenue and Armour Avenue, Third Lane from Cypress Avenue to Maple Avenue, andFourth Lane from Cypress Avenue to Maple Avenue as one way thoroughfares, and repealing ordinance No. of the City of South San Francisco, passed and adopted ou July 9, 1951." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio~ Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamleu and Telford Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Com~nication dated April 4, 1955 was received from Pacific Gaso and Electric Company, accompanied by a memorandum dated April 14, 1955 from the office of the City Manager regarding ornamental street lighting systems. Mayor Smith remarked that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the subdivider furnish the light standards, the ~uestion being before the Council at this time as to whether or not the City should own the light standards. After brief discussion, Mayor Smith stated that in discussion during the study meeting, it was determined that the City should own the standards, and that they should be ornamental type. He then asked if there was a motion to that effect. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Mayor Smith instructed the City Attorney to prepare ~u ordinance on the subject matter. City Attorney Lyons suggested that this matter become a part of the subdivision ordinance which had been held up for this particular reason. Couucilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried that it be included iu the subdivision ordinance. Nex~ taken up w~s the second reading eof the ordinance concerning parking along Spruce Aven%~ between Railroad and Parkway. Mayor Smith remarked that, inasmuch as the matter conce~uin~ Loma Linda grading operations had been held over, this matter would likewise be held over and placed on the agenda when the matter again came before the Council. City Attorney Lyons then asked the City Council if they would, at this time, consider the ordinance in connection ~W_th the establishment of the position of Public Works Inspector under Civil Service, remarki~ that the ordinance was up for second reading. Mayor Smith answered that this matter would then be taken up at this time. Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio that before the ordinance was introduced he wo~ld like to introduce a new ordinance this evening, and have Councilman Rocca'sOrdinauce tabled for the present time. This was followed by discussion between Members of the Council and ~. Gaudio, attorney for Mr. Dellepiaue; after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Francis Lucchio and Emilio Cortesi. Noes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Ric?~rd Gamleu and Telford Smith. Mayor Smith then said that the Council would now consider the sec°nd reading of the ordinance. Further discussion followed by M~. Gaudio, after which Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen that the Council have th second reading of. the ordinance at this time. ~oll call vote ~,as as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Richard Gamleu and Telford Smith. Noes: Councilmen Francis Lucchio and Emilio Cortesi. Brief discus~ou followed concerning the question of the second reading, after which City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance in full. Roll call vote on the adoption of the ordinance: "Au ordinance of the City of South San Francisco estC~lishing the position of Public Works Inspector as one iu the classified or Civil Service System," was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Richard Gamlen and Telford Smith. Noes: Councilmen Francis Lucchio, and Emilio Cortesi. Mayor Smith then asked City Attorney Lyons if it would be proper to ,~__i~thirty days before calling the Civil Service examination ou the positiou~ to which City Attorney Lyons replied yes. RESOLUTION NO. 2136 ~ ~',~.~'~'~G RESOLUTION Io. ~982 INDUSTR.~ RESOLUTION I{0. 2137 C O~iPP~IING ASSESSi,~TS ~R .~RO¥~I,~ WO~ I~USTR!AL. A recess was'dec~ared at 9:59 P. m. by Mayor Smith. The meeting was called to order at 10:lO p. n. The meeting, upon beir~ recalled to order, City Attorney Lyons remarked that he had p-oepared three resolutions in connection with the industrial Sewer project, relative to correcting the rsem'd. The first resolution concerned the correcting of the Council minutes of April ~:)~. After brief discussion, Counci~nan Rocca introduced "A Resolution of the City . M~nu~e~ of the Council of the City of South San Fran~isco~ ordering a correct!on in the Meeting of April 15, 1954." Roll call vote ~s as foLlo~: Ayes, Councilmen Andre~c Rocca, Francis Lucchlo, ~ilio Cortesi, Richard Garden, and Tel~o~ Smith. Noes, none. City Attorney Lyons the~ e~ine& that a resolution ~d been prepared ~ending Resolution No. i982. After e~l~nation by the C~ty Attoruey~ Counei~u G~len intr~uced "A Resolution of the ~*"~ Council of the ~t~ of oout San Francis~o~ ~ending Resolution No 1982. adopted on the l~h d~y of March, 1954." Roll call vote ~.~s as follo~: Ayes, Counci~en Andrew Rocca~ Francis Lucchio~ ~ilio Cortesi~ R~chard G~alen~ and Telford Smith. Noes~ none. The ne~ resolution, as e~lained by City Attorney ~zons, conaer~ed the confi~ation of assessments for the i~rovament work. After e~lana:ion by ~ .~ttorne~ Lyons~ shomld have been done by ~itten resolution rather than by council motion~ Counci~nan Cortesi introduced 'A Resolutiom of the City Council of theCity of South San Francisco Confirming Assessments for i~rovement Work Perfo~d Under Resolution of Intention No. 1987, as ~mended~ l~n day of March, 1954." Roll call vote ~s as fo!lo~: Ayes, CounciLmen adopted on the Andrew Rocca, Francis Lmcchio~ E~ilio Cortesi, Richard G~en and Telford ~ith. Noes, None. RESOLUTION NO. ~130 b~G!NG OPPOSITION TO ASSllv~LY BILL PROPOSING 5~.NiC/PAL OFFICES BECO~' PA~RTISAN: The next resolution brought up by City Attorney Lyons concerned the .matter of an Assembly Bill, proposing that local Municipal Offices become Partisan. After explanation by City Attorney Lyons, Councilman Lucchio introduced "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco urging the defeat of Assembly Bill No. 2212, which, if enacted into law, would make all elective municipal offices partisan." RoLl call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, .~nilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen and Telford Smith. Nces, none. RESOLUTION NO. 2139 URGI~{G OPPOSITION TO ASS~.{BLY BILL - ~.gt~.~!CrPAL GOV'T. ETYiV~R i}~0 C 0LLECTI?E B~GAIN!NG: ~-~ The next resolution concerned opposition to an assembly bill requiring Municipal Govermments to enter Into collective bargaining contracts with the Municipal Employees. After e×~lanation by City Attorney Lyons, Councilman Rocca introduced 'A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Scuth San Francisco, urging the defeat of Assembly Bill No. 859, No. 860, and No. 862, which, if enacted into law, would require Municipal Governments to enter into Collective Barga!nir~ Agreements upon the request of Municipal Employees' Associations." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gs~len, and Telford Smith. Noes, None. USE PEP~!TS - SAFEWAY STORES ~ BREPi~OOD ~5(T. A~D QUALITY FOODS: Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the next item which concerned new business, taking up first the market Use Permits for Safeway Stores, BreutwoodMarket and Quality Poods. Mayor Smith stated t?mt he understood that the signature ou the assessment district had not been completed ~s yet; a~d that, therefore, this matter should be held over until the adjourned meeting of April 25, 1955, at 4:30 p. m. CounciLman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen. Discussio~ follow~d, at which time, Mr. Miller presented to the Council the petition signed by Safeway Stores and California Water Service. He Likewise presented a petiou which had been signed by the BrentwoodMarket. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. WINSTON i~R~I':OR HO~'~- 0W~{ER' S A~$SOC. REQUEST FOR REPORT: Communication ~s received from the Winston Manor Homeowner's Association, Iuc. under date of April 13, 1955, which concerned correCtive~measu~e~Which were to have been performed by the Subdivider. Mayor Smith remarked that this had been referred t%the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works for attention. At this time, he asked for au oral report from both Director of Public Works Goss and City Attorney Lyons. Director of Public Works Goss read his communication dated April 8, 1955, which had been ~Titteu to the Stoneson Development Company; after which, City Attorney Lyons reported that he had ~itten the Stoneson Development Company, asking that they deposZt the $13,000 recommended by the Dir- ector of Public Works, and that so far he had not received any reply from them. SERRA HIGBLTu~DS Communicstiou was received from the office of the Planning Commission, dated April 13, 1955, concerning the matter of Serra Highlands Units LB and 3B. Mayor Smith remarked that a recom- meudatio~ had been received from the Recreation Commflssiou concerning playground sites. After discussion had taken place, Mayor Smith said that in order to bring the matter to a decision, the Chair would move that the recommendation of the Recreation Commission be denied or overruled. CounciLman Rocca seconded the motion, which was followed by further discussion, after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Gamleu and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the final maps as filed ~ith the City Engineer. CARNIVAL '_REQUEST ST. ELIZABETH'S CHURCH: Communication was received from St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Mission of South San Francisco, dated April 13, 1955, requesting permission to hold their annual church Carnival, June 3, 4 and 5, 1955. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the permit be granted, license fee be waived, and that they check with the Police Chief for any further details. ~ GUIRE &IIESTER Communication dated March 1, 1955 %~s received f~om McGuire and Hester, accompanied by a EXTENSION OF TIME memorandum dated April 18, 1955 from the office of the Director of Public Works, and a INDUSTRIAL SEWER CONTRACT:memorandum dated April ll, 1955 from the office of the City Manager, relative to a request ~--/~ for an extension of time on the industrial Se%~r contract. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by CounciLman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the request for the extension be granted. Variance and Adjustment Resolution No. 453, as applied for by Ho B. Kappelhof, was received from the Planning Cmmmission, with the recommendation that it be granted. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by CounciLman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning ~ommission be accepted. USE PERMIT RESOLUT!O~f NO..451 - NICOLA RE: USE PERMIT RESOLUTION - TRANSFER OF [t~.OS: oTo R3 o-0 7 PAPdCiNG PETITION DISTRICT 1955-1: STORAGE OF WREC~ CARS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: TRADE OF I~-RSERY STOCK: PACIFIC hlNRSERY: GOOD AND WELFARE: AGENDA PROCEDURE: 5-/ Use Permit Resolution No. 451, as applied for by Nicola Re w~s received from the Planning Commission ~th the recammendatiou that it be granted. Councilman Gamleu moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried uhat the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Use Permit Resolution No. 452, as applied for by Victorina Mejorada was received from the Planning. Commission with the recommendation that it be granted. CounciLman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Gamleu and regularly carried that the reco~endatiou of the Planning Commission be accepted. Communications were received as follows; all of which concerned the request for transfer Of~ b~g~t funds.: Memorandum from the Librarian, dated April 13, 1955, memorandum from the Fire ChLef, dated April l, 1955, Memorandum from the City Manager, dated April 14~ 1955, concerning request of Superintendent of Sanitation, memorandum from the Superintendent of Sauitatuou, dated April 7, 1955; as well as a memorandum dated April ll, and March 15, 1955 from the Superintendent of Sanitation, together with a letter dated, April l, 1955 from the ProCess~EugiueersiInc~, which was addressed to the Superintendent of Sanitation. Mayor Smith asked if there was any objections to any of the transfers requested. Councilman Rocca moved~t~m~ot~ey be approved. Mayor Smith said that if there were no objections~ pe~ission would be gTauted as requested. No objections were registered., and it was so ordered. Communication was received from the office of Scampini and Mortora, Attorney's at Law, under da~e of April 5~ 1955, concerning petitions of the formation of Parkiug District 1955-1 of the City of South San Francisco. Mr. Seampiui spoke iu behalf of the petitioners, and after au explanation and discussion by him~ concerning the subject matter, Mayor Smith s-~ted that this matter would be placed ou the agenda for next Monday afteruoou's meeting~ April 25, 1955, at 4:30 p.m. Communications were received from the office of the City Mauager dated April 14, !955,' Chief of Police dated April 5, 1955, and Vincent Biauchini~ Sgt. of Police dated March 31, 1955, aLL of which pertalued~to the storage of wrecked cars within the Cit~. City Attorney Lyons reported that he hoped to have the necessary ordinance prepared for Study before the May 2~ L955 meeting. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objections, it would be re- moved ~.x~n the agenda, asking if there was a motion to accept and file the reports. Councilman Gamleu moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the reports be accepted and placed on fi~. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager, dated April 14, 1955~ together'with a communication dated April 8, 1955 from the Pacific Nurseries, concerning the trade of nursery stock. After discussion had taken place ou the matter, Mayor Smith stated ~hat if there were uo objections it would be held over for details and study. No objections were ~s~ered~a~d ~t;was so,-ord~red. Mayor Smith then asked if any of the Council members had anything to offer under Good and Welfare. No Council members offered any subject ma~ter. Mayor Smith then'asked if any ~a~ iu the audience had anything to offer. No subject matter was offered. Mayor Smith then briefly remarked on the presentatiuu of information for Council action, requesting that iu order that proper study could be given the subject matter, all items be submitted prior to the close of business on Wednesday at 5:00, preceding the Monday evening meeting. He requested public assistance iu getting requests and subject matter items iu early. T~mere being no further business, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned until 4:30 p.m. April 25, 1955. Time of adjournment~ 11:20 p.m. Respectfully s~bmitted: APPROVED: City Clerk