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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1955-04-25ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TP~ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO P~7~D, MONDAY APRIL 25, 1955 4:00 P. M. PLACE: Couucll Chambers CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:40 P.M. by Mayor Smith. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith. Absent: Councilmen Emilio Cortesi, and Richard Gamlen. As the first item of business, Mayor Smith took up the claims of the State Board of Equalizat~ iu the amount of $36.96; Postmaster for Postage in the amount of $200., and Worl~an's Compensation Insurance iu the amount of . ~%3,925.31 Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion that claims be approved for pa~eut. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchuo and regularly carried that the claims be approved for payment. APPFJ~RANCE OF COUNCIL- Councilmen Emilio Cortesi and Richard Gamlen appeared present at 4:44 P. M. and remained MEN CORTESI AND ~%~EN: for the duration of the meeting. USE PE~,~TS - SAFEWAY STORE, ~&~T, As the first matter of business under the item of Unfinished Business, Mayor Smith took BREI~W00D SUPER up the matter of the Use Permits for Safeway Stores, Brentwcod Super Market, and Quality Foods QUALITY FOODS' Mayor Smith asked City Manager Mc Clung to outline for the Council the progress made so far concerning the assessment district for the imp_rovement of the streets in the area. City ~an ger Mc Clung explained the areas that had been already signed up ~o~ the property o~mers, those areas which had been promised conditionally and those who had refused to sign petitions for the formation of the assessmeu~ districts. May~ Smith then asked City ~uager Mc Clung regarding the County stand on the matter to which he replied that the County would not give any definite commitment but looked with favor towards contributi~a of funds ~£nere improvement takes place. City Manager Mc Clung also stated that if Reichhardt Duck Fa~n and Scopesi agreed to cmue into the assessment district, the improvement work could go to the City Limits. If they did no~ come into the assessment district, the location would only go to ~t Duck Farm Creek, also remarking that since the Council expressed their decision not to use Gas Tax Funds, ~he ¢ity was looking for County aid. Discussion took place between members of the City Council, a~ which tLme was mentioned the purchase of property for a new Fire House Site; and the participation of Safeway Stores for the amount in excess of $3500. to be spent by the City in si~e acquisition. M~. Landtbom, of Safe,ray Stores, replied that his concern could not agree vo underwrite the amount of money in excess of $35~0. for a Fire House Site acquisition. The question was likewise raised as to the maintenance of the street and who was to take care of the Railroad Crossing on Chestnut Avenue Lengthy discussion took place regarding the improvement of streets, relocation of the Burl- Burl Fire House and the development of the area, after which Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi that the Use Permits be granted to Safeway Stores, Quality Foods and Brent~-ood Markets on the basis of their agreements that have been made, subject to the formation of the assessment district° This was followed by further discussion,- at whi~ time; mention was made of the traffic signals at Chestnut Avenue and E1 Camino Real for the handling of added traffic, which would come as a result of the new markets. Discussion also took place regarding the method in which the cost of the signals was t~o be borne, and when they were to be installed; after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Emilio CiDrtesi, Richard Gamlen and Telford Smith. Councilman ~mlen voted Aye after asking if the Council was voting on all three markets, and was told they were. Eoes: $ouucilman Francis Lucchio, who stated for the record that his opposition was not to Quality Food or Brentwood Market. · communicat ions Further discussion took place as to whether or not the building of the markets would be subject to the time when the assessment district %~s formed as was mentioned iu the motion just passed by the Council. After discussion had taken place, at which time City Attorney Lyons explained the manner in which the motion should be worded, Councilman Rocca asked City Attoruey Lyons to word the motion which he did as fo.]lows: "Be it moved that Use Permits be granted for the construction and operation of all three markets, namely Safeway Stores, Breutwood Super Market and Quality Foods, upon the basis that the applicants abide _~_ul=l_y_b~L~_t_he commitments heretofore made to the City Council and as expressed iu their written %!w~t~ to the City and upon the further basis that the applicants continue to cooperate iu the formation of the assessment districts both for drainage and street improve- ments and iu the case of the assessment district for street improvements the district shall be as proposed insofar as Southern limits are couoerned and in the North will extend at least to Duck Farm Creek and if possible to the Ncrth City limits." Councilman Rocca then said he was substitutingthis motion iu place of the other one and so ma~d, seconded by Councilman Cortesi. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilman Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gam_leu and Telford Smith. Noes: Councilman Francis Lucchio. Further discussion foIlowed regarding the assessment district~ after which Maycr Smith proceeded ou to the next item on the agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 2140 OFF STREET PARKI~'~G DISTRICT: At the request of Mayor Smith, City Clerk Rodondi read the certificate he had signed on the formation of the Parking district, after it had been checked by the City Attorney and found to be iu order. Itwas also mentioned by City Cler~ Rodondi that Mr. Scampini, the attorney for the petitioners had requested that paragraph five be stricken from the certificate. City Atvoruey Lyons stated that there was no question why it should not be stricken from the certificate, and that it could be removed. Discussion took place, at which time, City Attorue~ Lyons explained the resolution which had been prepared by M~.Scampini, that it was in proper form, but that a blank appeared in the place where the name of the apDraiser was to be entered. Mr. Scampini remarked that in discussing this, it had been determined that the North San Mateo County Board of Realtors would be retained for this purpose, and that their fee wo~_d be nominal. Further discussion took place as to the stip~latiens of the petition, and how the City of Sunnyvale is now operating under such a plan. After discussion, Mayor Smith asked City Attorney Lyons to read the Resolution iu full. After it had been read in full, a discussion took place regarding the proper~-y which had been selected and the buildings which h~d to be either moved or demolished. Also~ discussed were the steps necessary to be followed iu the matter and the work to be done by vhe Engineer in compiling the information. Also discussed was the present work load of the Engineer on other projects that would make it impossible for him to work on this immediately. PACIFIC ~YJRS~Y ~QUEST TO TP~ZDE PLANTS: ABSF~CE OF COUNCILMAN R0C CA: DIRT ~IOVAL FROM IN LIEU TAXES FRObi HOUS~G AUTHORITY: P~ORT ON REC ~REATION C0~TISSION ON ~LACE- MiENT OF LI}OEN A~NIIE P YC-ROO m: 6-0 {o RESOLUTION NO. 2141 ACCEPTb2JCE OF DEED- DAVID MC C~HON DORIS MC COHON: RETURN 0F COUI{C!I~A2{ R0C CA: APPOIN_%$~i~P OF ~CP~EA- TiON ~O~',~'.~iS~!O~,~zRS: GOOD fC~ ~,~LFARE: AD JOUP~.~: Mr. Scampini remarked that they~ere willing to give the Engineer a reasonable length of time in which to prepare his information. After discussion had taken place, CounciLman Cortesi introduced "Resolution approving terms of petit{on for formation of Parking District No. 1955-1 in the City of SOuth San Francisco"/ Roll dall vote was as follow~: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca~ Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamleu and Telford Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Next item taken up was the matter of the request frcm the Pacific Nursery to trade plants. City Mauayer Mc Clung explained the memorandum of Duaue Mattisou under date of Apri% 25, 1955, concerning the matter and the difference in amounts~ which would stiLl~.be due and owing the City after the trade had been made. City Attorney Lyons recommended against getting or accepting credit from a private concern. After discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamleu and regularly carried that authorization be made for an equal exchange of plants and if any more were desired, other than the equal exchange, the balance desired be paid for iu cash. Councilman Rocca requested permission and was granted permission to leave the meeting temporarily to answer a telephone call. Report w~ received concerning the request of L. C. Smith Company for permission to have surplus dirt removed from Loma Liuda Subdivision. Councilman Gamleu moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried that the report be accepted and filed. Report was received from the Housing Authority regarding in liem taxes paid to the City iu the amount of $1092.58. Councilman Gamleu moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio~'and reqularly carried that the report be accepted and filed. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager dated April 18, 1955, together wi' a communi~ation dated Mm. rch 31, 1955 from the Recreation Commission, concerning the Linden Avenue Playground replacement. City Mauager Mc Clur~ explained the need for a quiet investigation regarding the sale and price of the property. Councilman Gmm~len moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried that the City Manager get the additional information and price. City Attorney Lyons erplained that he had a resolution prepared concerning the acceptance of a Deed from David Mc Cahon and Doris Mc Cahou~ his wife, to the City. Couuci~nan Gamleu introduced '? Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco, accepting a deed from David Mc Cahou and Doris Mc 0~ou, his wife, to the City of South San Francisco'S ~' Roll call vote was as follo~: Ayes: Councilman Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi~ Richard Gamlen and Telford Smith. Noes: Forte. Absent: Andrew Rocca. Councilman Rocca, at this time returned and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Mayor Smith, then, briefly, explained the interview with one of the applicants for the vacancies on the Recreation Commission, stating that it was with pleasure to appoint for Council confirmation, lit. Leo Ryan of lO31 Miller Avenue, to fill the vacancy of Ethel lernan. He remarked that in the interview, Mr. Ryan had some very good thoughts couceruin~ Recreational activities. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the appointment of the May~r~b~ ¢onfirmed~ City Mamager Mc Clung ~s instructed by Mayor Smith to informers. Robert Hansteu to be pre~ent at the next Study Meeting, Monday at 4:30 P.M. for interview as a Recreation Commission member candidate. Hayor Smith asked the Council members if they had anything to offer under good and ~elfare. one offered any subject matter. There being no further business, Councilman Cortesi moved~ seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned until Monday, May 2, 1955, at 8:00 TLme of adjournment: 7:07 P.M. Respectfully submi t-ted: City Clerk APP R0~-~D: