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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1955-07-11ADJOUKFED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'SO~H SAN FRA~q~ISc~I~, HELD MONDAY, JULY 1~.i, 1955 PLACE: TIME: Council Chambers, City Hall 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smith aC 8:05 P.M. PLEDGE OF'ALLEGIANCE The.Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited after which Invocation was given & INVOCATION: by Reverend Paul Coleman, Pastor of St. Veronica's Catholic Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith. Councilman Richard Gamlen (Councilman Gamlen appeared present at 11:04 MINUTES: CLAIMS: Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1955. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1955 be approved. Mayor Smith then asked if.there was acmotion~app=ov[ag.,the claims. Councilman Lucchio move~, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the claims be aFproved for payment. Total amount of claims, $30, 619.65. CARMELITA DRIVE EXTENSION: ~-~?~ ~-/7~ NORTH CANAL STREET 'IMPROVEMENT: The first item under old business concerned the matter of Carmelita Drive Extension. Mayor Smith stated that it had been requested held over that if there were no objections, this would be done. No objections were registered and it was so ordered. Communications were received from the office of ':he City Manager dated June 23, 1955 and from the office of the Director of Public Works dated June 17, 1955, concerning North Canal Street dust. Brief discussion took place concerning the problem being on privately owned property after which Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Kocca, and regularly carried, that the communications be filed and Mr. D. W. Ratto be advised of the Council's action in the matter. City Manager McClung was instructed to notify Mr. Ratto concerning this matter. EXPIRED TERMS OF LIBRARY BOARD: Next taken up was the matter of the expired terms of Library Board members, Mrs. Lenore Varni, Mrs. Rena Ringue, and Mr. Rudolph ,lsterlind. Mayor Smith remarked that subject to 'the Council's confirmation he would reappoint Mrs. Varni, Mrs. Ringue and Mr. Alsterlind to succeed themselves. Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded, by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried, that ;he Mayor's appointments be confirmed. City Manager McClung was then instructed to notify the persons appointed. REPORTS: . .( Mayor Smith then~proceeded on to the matter of reports, asking the members of the Council if they had any objections to any of the reports that they wished held out~ or was it treir pleasure to take them as a group. Councilman Lucchio remarked that he would libe to hold out section "f" under No. 6, concerning 1955-56 salary schedule as submitted, with the City Manager's reports. Mayor Smith asked if there were any other exceptions. No response was received; Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded ,by Counqil~/Rocca~ a~d regularly carried, that reports as submitted, 1 through 6 with the exception of 6 - f under City Manager's reports be accepted and filed. The reports incladed: z-/~-oo Z.- /,5-/ 7 ( z - / ~'.;, ..'-~ Monthly Reports from departments. (a) Pound Keeper's report -- June ~) Health Department report -- June (c) Business Licenses issued -- June (d) Library report -- June Sub-standard housing report at 100-16 Grand Avenue. Application for Alcohol Beverage Licenses (a) Frank and Mary Pesce -- 379 Grand A~enue -- Off Sale (b) John Siri -- 249 Hillside Boulevard -- Off Sale Resignation of Cecil H. King -- Sewage Treatment Plant ~0 Fo Recuest for Stop Sign Information at Ca~aritas and Alta Loma Drive in ~ir_ston Manor No. 3. City Manager Reports (a) Civil Service Examinations Now Being Called For. (b) Equipment Agreement -- S.S.F. School[ District (d) Old Mission Road Improvements -- Adequate Signature (d) California Golf Club -- Sewer Payments (e) Staff Meeting Reports -- June 15, 22, and 29, 1955 Councilman Lucchio suggested that item No. 6 - f be placed as the last item on the agenda, or ~ntil the arrival of Councilman Gamlen, explaining the reason for Councilm~ Gamlen's absence being that his plant a short time before the meeting caught on fire, and that he was at th& scene of the fire. Mayor Smith then placed 6 - f as the last item on the agenda, or until the arrival of Councilman Gamlen. ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN WESTVIEW TERRACE ~2 5 First public hearing concerned the abandonment of a public utility easement in Westview Terrace No. 2. Mayor Smith asked if there were any objections from aDyone in the audience; no one responded. Mayor Smith chen asked if there were any written protests, tke City Clerk replying that there were none received. .Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, and regularly.carried, that the protest hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2168 City Attorney Lyons stated that a resolution had been prepared on the vacation of PUBLIC UTILITIES certain public utilities easement. After a brie~ explanation by the City Attorney EASEMENT IN concerning the resolution~ Councilman Cortesi in;roduced A Resolution of the City WESTVIEW TERRACE#2 Council of the City of South San Francisco Order'lng the Vacation of a Certain g~-//~ Public Utilities Easement Lying Within Said City. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gamlen PUBLIC HEARING - MCCAWON PROPERTY 1st RF~DING OF ORDINANCE: ff/~j~ 7 Mayor Smith -;hen opened the public hearing on the petition for annexation for the McCahon property, asking if there were any oral ~rotests from the audience; none were registea'ed. Mayor Smith then asked if there were any written protests, the City Clerk replying none had been received. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, and regularly carried, that the protest hearing be closed. At this time, City Attorney Lyons remarked that an ordinance had been prepared concerning this matter, explaining the Ordinance in detail. Councilman Rocca moved, secocded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried, that the reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be introducefl by title only. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the Ordinance concerning the McCahon property. PUBLIC HEARING KIISKI & HORNER PROPERTY 1st READING OF ORDINANCE: Mayor Smith then opened the public hearing on the petition of annexation for the Kiis] and Hornet property, asking if there were any oral protests, none were registered. Mayor Smith asked if there were any written protests, City Clerk replying that he had received one written protest which was receiTed from Mr. & Mrs. Homer. At this time, the protest was read by the City Cleri~ followed by a brief discussion concerning tee matter. It was explained that the annexation of the Horner Property was a small piece to be used by the city for street purposes and had no other effect on the rest of the property. It was also mentioned that it would benefit the property at no cost to the owner. Councilman Rocca then remarked that in view of the circ~.stances, he moved that the protest be overruled. Motion as made was seconded by Cpuncilman Lucchio. Mayor Smith remarked that to.clarify the motion, it was to accept, file, and overrule the protest, Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Smith then asked if there was a motion to close the hearing; Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried. The ordinance concerning the annexation of the Kiiski and Horner property was~ introduced by Councilman Lucchio; after which, Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be introduced by title. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the Ordinance. 1st READING- STORAGE RECKED CARS: ? Next taken up by the Council was the matter of O~dinances.' Mayor Smith remarked that the agenda be corrected to read first reading in the storage of wrecked cars, instead of az shown as the second reading. The ordinance as redrafted was explained by City Attorney Lyons who remarked on the changes which were made according to the requests of the Police Department. Brief discussion followed; after which, Councilman Llcchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the reading ~e waived and the ordinance introduced by title only. City Attorney Lyons then r.~ad the title of the ordinance. ORDINANCE 366 AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the second reading of the ordinance concerning amendments to the zoning ordinance. City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance in full; after which~ roll call on its acceptance w~s as follows: AYES: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchlo, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith. NOES: None A~SENT: Coulcilman Gamlen 1st READING AMENDMENTS TO SUB- DIVISION ORDINANCE: ? Mayor Smith next took up the matter of the first reading of the ordinance concerning amendments to the subdivision ordinance. City Attorney Lyons explained the changes .hat had takeu place; after which, he requested a motion ~g[~l~ the reading of the ordinance and introduce it by title only in as much as the ~rdinance was some twelve pages in length. Councilman Lucchio moveC~ seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the reading be waived and the ordin&nce be introduced by title only. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance. PAYMENT OF 2nd · PERIOD TAXES: A request was received from City Attorney Lyons concerning the ordinance relative to the payme~z of second period taxes, asking that he be allowed additional time in which to ~ake further study. Mayor Smith stated that this would be held over until the nex'; meeting. REGULATION OF TOW CARS: ~/~ 7 Request was also received from City Attorney Lyons to hold over until the next regular meet;nE the first reading of the Ordia~n~e concerning the regulation of tow cars. Th~s was granted by Mayor Smith. 1st READING Mayor Smith ~i~en explained an emergency ordinance which did not appear as an item ORD. RE DIRT on the agenda but concerned parking regulations on Park Way as a result of dirt HABLING ON PAt~ WAY:hauling oper~nions in the Loma Linda subdivision. City Attorney Lyons explained ~-/~7 that the act;:ng Police Chief had called this to his attention, stating that hauling operations would soon commence on Park ~ay to Airl0ort Boulevard and that parking should be prohibited along the north side of Park Way between Maple and Spruce Avenues; further remarking that the ordinance bei~ of an ®~erg~ncy nature, would immediately g~ into effect upon the second reading. At this time, City Attorney Lyons read tlc ordinance in full; after which, Councilman Rocca introduced the the ordinance. Brief discussion followed; at which time, Councilman Lucchio asked if the prope~ bond had been p~$~ for street results; to which Director of Public ~ Works Goss replied that a $10,000.00 bond had been po~ted. Councilman Lucchio ~, likewise ment!noned, concerning the installation o~ proper stop signs regulating automobile traffic where danger intersections exist. Councilman Cortesi then requested the Police Department to be instructed regarding the keeping of the streets free of all debris matter. City Manager ~cClung was instructed to follow through on the comments made, '~ bringing it to the attention of the department heads at their next staff meeting. RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER: o so $? Mayor Smith, t~king up the matter of Resolutions, stated that a request had been received to kold over Resolution Nos. 1 through 4 inclusive, which concerned the following matter: 1. Acceptance of Old Mission Road ROW 2. Abandonment of Unused Drainage Easement 3. A~thorizing Contract with City Auditor 4. Designation of South Canal Street as ~dajor Street RESOLUTION 2169 SUNSHINE GARDENS NO. He then asked City Attorney Lyons if a resolution was ready on the intention to annex certain lands~ City Attorney Lyons replied that such a resolution had been prepared and was entitiled as follows: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of SOuth San Francisco Giving Notice of zhe Proposed Annexation of Certain Contiguous Urinhabited Territory bo Said City of South San Francisco, Said the property at no cost to the owner. Councilman Rocca then remarked that in view of the circumstances, he moved that the protest be overruled. Motion as made was seconded by Cpuncilman Lucchio. Mayor Smith remarked that to clarify the tactic'n, it was to accept, file, and overrule the protest. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Smith then asked if there was a motion to close the hearing; Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried. The ordinance concerning the annexation of the Kiiski and Homer property was~ introduced by Councilman Lucchio; after which, Councilman Cortes; moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the reading of the ordinance b~ waived and that it be introduced by title. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the Ordinance. 1st READING- STORAGE OF WRECKED CARS: ? Next taken up by the Council was the matter of Ordinances.' Mayor Smith remarked that the agenda be corrected to read first reading in the storage of wrecked cars, instead of as shown as the second reading. The ordinance as redrafted Was explain, by City Attorney Lyons who remarked on the changes which were made according to requests of the Police Department. Brief discussion followed; after which, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, tha' the reading be waived and the ordinance introduced by title only. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance. ORDINANCE 366 AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the second reading of the ordinance concerning amendments to the zoning ordinance. City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance in full; after which, roll call on its acceptance was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortes;, Telford Smith. NOES: None A~SENT: Councilman Gamlen 1st READING AMENDMENTS TO SUB- DIVISION ORDINANCE: ? Mayor Smith next took up the matter of the first reading of the ordinance concerni~ amendments to the subdivision ordinance. City Attorney Lyons explained the changes that had taken place; after which, he requested a motion l m tv;ag, the reading of th~ ordinance and introduce it by title only in as much as the m~dinance was some twelve pages in length. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the reading be waived and the ordinance be introduced by title only. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance. PAYMENT OF 2nd · PERIOD TAXES: A request was received from City Attorney Lyons concerning the ordinance relative to the payment of second period taxes, asking that he be allowed additional time in which to make further study. Mayor Smith stated that this would be held over until the next meeting. REGULATION OF ToW CARS: ~/~ ~ Request was also received from City Attorney Lyons to hold over until the next regular meeting the first reading of the Ordima~ce concerning the regulation of tow cars. This was granted by Mayor Smith. 1st READING Mayor Smith then explained an emergency ordinance which did not appear as an item ORD. RE DIRT on the agenda but concerned parking regulations on Park Way as a result of dirt HAl]LING ON PARK WAY:hauling operations in the Loma Linda subdivision. City Attorney Lyons explained ~--/~ that the acting Police Chief had called this to his attention, stating that haul;nE operations would soon commence on Park Way to Airport Boulevard and that parking should be prohibited along the north side of Park Way between Maple and Spruce Avenues; further remarking that the ordinance being of an emergency nature, would immediately go into effect upon the second reading. At this time, City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance in full; after which, Councilman Rocca introduced the the ordinance. Brief discussion followed; at which time, Councilman Lucchio asked if the proper bond had been p~&~ for street repairs; to which Director of Public Works Goss replied that a $10,000.00 bond had been poated. Councilman Lucchio likewise mentioned, concerning the installation of proper stop signs regulating automobile traffic where danger intersections exist. Councilman Cortes; then requested the Police Department to be instructed regarding the keeping of the streets free of all debris matter. City Manager McClung was instructed to follow through on the comments made, -'a~so bringing it to the attention of the department heads at their next staff meeting. RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER: o ~"0 7~-- Mayor Smith, taking up the matter of Resolutions, stated that a request had been received to hold over Resolution Nos. 1 through 4 inclusive, which concerned the following matter: 1. Acceptance of Old Mission Road ROW 2. Abandonment of Unused Drainage Easement 3. Authorizing Contract with City Auditor 4. Designation of South Canal Street as Major Street RESOLUTION 2169 SUNSHINE GARDENS NO. ~: .~4-'.~3_~ He then asked City Attorney Lyons if a resolution was ready on the intention to annex certain lands. City Attorney Lyons replied that such a resolution had been prepared and was entitiled as follows: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco Giving Notice of the Proposed Annexation of Certain Contiguous Uninhabited Territory ~o Said City of South San Francisco, Said Territory to be Known As "Sunshine Gardens No. 9". After a brief explanation by City Attorney Lyons, followed by discussion by the Council, Councilman Rocca introduced the Resolution No. 2169. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Richard Gamlen ENLARGEMENT OF ~ SLUDGE BEDS-- SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: ~o~7 The Council next proceeded on to the subject matter of new business, taking up first the enlargement of sludge beds. Brief discussior, followed; at Which time, it was ~xplaineu the reason for the enlargement of the sludge beds due to the increased use oy the industrial plants. Councilman Rocca then moved that the plans and specifica- tions as prepared and submitted by the Director of Public Works be approved and that authorization be given for the calling of bids. Brief discussion followed, concerning bids; after which, the Director o~ Public Works suggested Thursday, July 28, at 3 P.M. for the opening of bids. Councilman Rocca included the remarks of Mr. Goss, concerning the time and date for the opening of bids, after which, Councilman L'acchio seconded the motion. Further discussion took place, at which time Council:lan Cortesi remarked that he would like to have the bid opening in the presence of ~3e City Council, stating that he felt that this procedure should be followed instead of the bids being opened by the City Manager and the Director of Public Works. Mayor Smith explained that the Council had adopted the policy of opening the bids previous to the Council meeting in order to save time and also, so that the bid quotes could be better analyzed. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith. Noes: Councilman Emilio Cortesi Absent: Councilman Richard Gamlen RECUEST FOR SICK The next item under new business concerned a request for thirty days sick leave by LEAVE-POLICE~CHIEF: ~he Chief of Police. Councilman Rocca remarked that he understood that the - ~-O~O Chief had no~ been absent very much during'his long career and, therefore, moved that his request be approved. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion which was regularly carried. PARKVIEW TERRACE: Next taken u~ was the matter concerning Parkview Terrace, communications having been ~/$~ received concerning the subject matter; one from the Recreation Department regarding requirements for park and playground facilities and the other from the School District regarding location of drainage easements. Mayor Smith stated that if .. there were no obj.ections, this matter would be referred to the Planning Commission I for action and the developers notified of the Council's action. No objections being registered, it was so ordered. SUPERINTENDENT ENGVALL' S LETTER-- SCHOOL BOUNDARIES: Communication was received from Willard Engvall, superintendent of San Bruno Park elementary sCmool district, together with the memorandum dated June 30, 1955 from the office of the City Manager, concerning boun~ries for school districts. Discussion followed as to whether or not the City had any authority or responsibility except signifying their d~ire to have the City boundaries and school boundaries coincide. FArther discussion followed; after which, Councilman Rocca remarked that since the City had no jurisdiction in the matter, he suggested that the City Manager be instructed to write a letter to the superintendent stating that the City was favorable to the point, but that it had no jurisdiction in the matter. Mayor Smith remarked he felt the City could refer ~ack to the school board and then discuss the matter with them. There being no objections, Mayor Smith instructed the City Manager to refer the matter to the $chocl ~oard of Trustees of the South San Francisco Unified School Bistrict and instruct them that the Council was willing to d~scuss this matter with them should they request it. Councilman Lucchio stated that he would like to point out that any ~urther discussion should be referred to ~i~e School City Coordinating Committee. Mayor Smith stated that it would be so ordered. TRANSFER OF BUDGET . FUNDS-CITY CLERK: .... Communication was received from the office of the City Clerk requesting a transfer of $550.00 in his 1954-55 budget. Csuncilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the transfer be ~ranted. CONMUR STREET EXTENSION: The next item concerned the matter of Conmur Street extension. Mayor Smith remarked t~ the matter had been discussed earlier in the afternoon at the study session meeting and that it was generally felt that it should be directed to the department heads to be negotiated for the street imDrovements. He stated that if there were no objections, it Would'be referred to.the department heads~for'solution. No objections having been registered, it was so ordered. WALNUT AVENUE DRAINAGE: ~',~Q. 3 Petition was received from residents of Walnut Avenue between Park Way and Maple Avenues, Un~r date of June 20, 1955, concerning a request for corrective measures to be taken On deposits of mud and silt in the mentioned area. Accompanying the' petition was a letter dated July 6, 1955 from the office of the City Manager, concerning the corrective steps which were to be taken. Mayor Smith stated that it would be 2n order to accept the petition and ordered it placed on file. Councilman Cortesi remarked that he desired the &rea of Pine Terrace to be included as well, since this likewise was a continual source of nuisance to residents of that a~ea '#ith the same type of problem. After ~ discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly that the petition as submitted be'accepted and ordered placed on file. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by COuncilman Lucchio, and regularly carried that the problem of drainage in Pine Terrace be studied by the Director of Public Works, with a report back from the off~ce of the City Manager. MAJOR STREET BUDGET Communication was received from the office of the City Manager under date of July 6, GAS TAX FUNDS: 1955, accomp-nted by a memorandum from the Director of Public Works under date ~Ogd of July 6, 1955, concerning major city street bucget for the fiscal year 1955-56. Brief discussion took place, at which time, City Manager McClung explained the list of work which was to be done for the coming year. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, and regulsrly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and that there be prepared the necessary gasoline tax agreement to be entered izto with the state. CHESTNUT AVENUE & EL CAMINO REAL INTERSECTION: Communication dated July 6, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager tOgether with a communication from the Director cf Public Works dated July 6, 1955 concerning the improvements of the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and E1 Camino Real. Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion that the plans and specifications concerning Chestnut Avenue and E1 Camino Real intersection be approved. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded bv Coun~i]mmn ln~oh~ ~ w~m,,1,~l,, ---~ presence of the City Council, stating that he felt that this procedure should be followed instead of the bids being opened by the City Manager and the Director of Public Works. Mayor Smith explained that the Council had adopted the policy of opening the bids previous to the Council meeting in order to save time and also, so that the bid quotes could be better analyzed. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith. Noes: Councilman Emilio Cortesi Absent: Councilman Richard Oamlen REOUEST FOR SICK The next item under new business concerned a request for thirty days sick leave by LEAVE-POLICE~CHIEF: ~he Chief of Police. Councilman Rocca remarked that he understood that the '-- P-O/~ Chief had not been absent very much during'his long career and, therefore, moved that his request be approved. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion which was regularly carried. PARKVIEW TERRACE: ? Next taken up was the matter concerning Parkview Terrace, communications having bee received concerning the subject matter; one from the Recreation Department regardir requirements for park and playground facilities and the other from the School District regarding location of drainage easements. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objections, this matter would be referred to the Planning Commission for action and the developers notified of the Council's action. No objections being registered, it was so ordered. SUPERINTENDENT ENGVALL'S LETTER-- SCHOOL BOUNDARIES: / Communication was received from Willard Engvall, superintendent of San Bruno Park elementary school district, together with the memorandum dated June 30, 1955 from the office of the City Manager, concerning boundariel for school districts. Discussion followed as to whether or not the City had any authority or responsibilJ except signifying their d~ire to have the City boundaries and school boundaries coincide. Further discussion followed; after which, Councilman Rocca remarked that since the City had no jurisdiction in the matter, he suggested that the City Manager be instructed to write a letter to the superintendent stating that the Cit] was favorable to the point, but that it had no jurisdiction in the matter. Mayor Smith remarked he felt the City could refer back to the school board and 'then discuss the matter with them. There being no objections, Mayor Smith instruc' the City Manager to refer the matter to the ~chool Joard of Trustees of the South San Francisco Unified Schoel District and instruct them that the Council was willing to discuss this matter with them should they request it. Councilman Lucch~ stated that he would like to point out that any further discussion should be referred to the School City Coordinating Committee. Mayor Smith stated that it wol be so ordered. TRANSFER OF BUDGET .FUNDS-CITY CLERK: .- Communication was received from the office of the City Clerk requesting a transfer of $550.00 in his 1954-55 budget. O~uncilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilma~ Rocca and regularly carried, that the transfer be trant®d. CONMUR ST~.~ET EXTENSION: The next item concerned the matter of Conmur Street extension. Mayor Smith remarked t~at the matter had been discussed earlier in the afternoon at the study session meeting and that it was generally felt that it should be directed to the department heads to be negotiated for the street improvements. He stated that if there were no objections, it Would'be'referred to.the department heads~for'solutio No objections having been registered, it was so ordered. WALNUT AVENUE DRAINAGE: ~-,,Q.~ Petition was received from residents of Walnut Avenue between Park Way and Maple Avenues, Uneter date of June 20, 1955, concerning a request for corrective measures to be taken on deposits of mud and silt in the mentioned area. Accompanying the' petition was a letter dated July 6, 1955 from the office of the City Manager, concerning the corrective steps which were to be taken. Mayor Smith stated that it would be in order to accept the petition and ordered it placed on file. Councilman Cortesi remarked that he desired the area of Pine Terrace to be included as well, since this likewise was a continual source of nuisance to reside of that area with the same type of problem. After ~~ discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly that the petition as submitted be accepted and ordered placed on file. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried that the problem of drainage in Pine Terrace be studied by the Director of Public Works, with a report back from the office of the City Manager. MAJOR STREET BUDGET Communication was received from the office of the City Manager under date of July GAS TAX FUNDS: 1955, accompanied by a memorandum from the Director of Public Works under date ~-d~O of July 6, 1955, concerning major city street budget for the fiscal year 1955-56. Brief discussion took place, at which time, : City Manager McClung explained the list of work which was to be done for the coming year. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, and regularly carried, that the recommendat of the Director of Public Works be accepted and that there be prepared the necessary gasoline tax agreement to be entered into with the state. CHESTNUT AVENUE EL CAMINO REAL INTERSECTION: Communication dated July 6, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager ~Ogether with a communication from the Director of Public Works dated July 6, 1951 concerning the improvements of the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and E1 Camino Real. Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion that the plans and specifications concerning Chestnut Avenue and E1 Camino Real intersection be approved. Councilm~ Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried° RE©UEST FOR PAYMENT -- INDUSTRIAL AREA PUN~ING STATIONS: Communication dated July 1, 1955 was received from the Associated Construction and Engineering Company requesting payment in the amount $3,120.27 for work which they had done on the Industrial Section Pump Stations. Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be held over. No objections having been registered, it was so ordered. Concerning the matters of Variance and Adjustments and Use Permits as received from the Planning Commission, Councilman Rocca asked if the Council could act on all of them 1 through 13 inclusive. After brief discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission on items numbered 11, 12, and 13 be accepted. They included the following: 1 - 11. (a) Resolution No. 473, recommending the granting Of adjustments to Steve Bildhauer for variance of side yard at 319 Spruce Avenue. (~} Resolution No. 475, recommending the granting of a varian¢ to Mrs. Josephine Sargent in rear yard set-back on indust] property located at 100 Elst Grand Avenue. 3 - (c) Resolution No. 476, recommending the granting of variance to Richard and Beverly Eggert for a three (3) foot varian¢ in side yard set-back, at 730 Del Monte Ave. ([) Resolution No. 448, recommending the granting of a Use Pe~ to the Bauer-Lesser Construction Company for the erection of entrance signs at the Arroyo Drive approach to Juniper( Serra Boulevard.. (b) Resolution No. 474, recommending the granting of a Use Pe: to Steve Bildhauer to allow the construction of a second dwelling at 319 Spruce Avenue. (c) R~olution No. 447, recommending the granting of a Use Po: to John Bundros to allow the installation of Dry Cleaning Plant in the Winston Shopping Center. 7 - 13. Planning C~umission Resolution No. 449 Recommends re-lo~ing of property in the area of 813-19 Baden Avenue to allow the construction of an eight unit apartment house. Application made by Archie Rozzi. City Attorney Lyons remarked that with respect to item No. 13 which concer the re-zoning of property in the area of 813-19 Baden Avenue, an amendment to the zoning ordinance would have to be prepared. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried, that the City Attorney take the necessary action. USE PERMIT #448--BAUER- LESSER CONSTRUCTION CO: At this time, Councilman Lucchio stated the Council had already approved Use Permit Resolution No. 448 as applied for by the Bauer-Lesser Construc- tion Company for the erection of entrance signs at the Arroyo Drive approa to Junipero Semra Boulevard. He stated that he did not approve of that type of sign from the standpoint of maintenance w~en it reverted back to the City, requesting to know what action the Council could take in order to rescind its action on the matter. After discussion had taken place, Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion to rescind the action taken on Resolution No. 448 as received from the Planning Commission and applied for by the Bauer-Lesser Construction Company. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried° Further discussio~ followed concerning the sign, as it was to',be installed, and the manner i~ which it could be accepted by the City from the developers. Mayor Smith stated it could be accep~ as recommended and that the City could later change the s{gn to conform as. they so desired. After further discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Mayor Smith, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Council~on Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith Noes: Councilman Francis Lucchio Absent: Councilman Richard Gamlen PETITION FOR ANNEXATION: The Council having acted on Item No. 14 concerning the petition for ~~ annexation by the Pacific Coast (~nstruction Company, Mayor Smith asked if anyone had anything to offer under Good and Welfare. No response 1955 - 1956 SALARY SCHEDULE: having been received, he then remarked that perhaps the Council could go  -000 ahead and discuss the item held over concerning the 1955-56 salary schedu After brief discus~ion, Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman LucChio, that the wages be kept the s~me as last year, giving the employe eleven paid holidays, whether they worked or not, and keep the s~.rgeants the same as they are. Councilman Cortesi then explained his motion which was intended to allow the keeping of paid holidays. Councilman Lucchio further explained the motion as he understood it to be that the holidays paid schedule as made last year remain the same as this year, and that the salaries were to be as prescribed by the more recent survey of the State Personnel Board. Further discussion took place, after which, Mayor Smith requested that a police car be dispatehed to pick up Councilm RECESS: -- Gamlen. At this time a recess was d~lared at 9:35 P.M.. RECALL TO ORDER: --- ESTABLISHMENT OF A ~LAY- The meeting was recalled to order at 9:45 P.M. While awaiting the arriva of Councilman Gamlen, Mayor Smith asked if anyone had anything to offer under Good and W&lfare. Councilman Lucchio took up the matter concerninE the establishment of a Recreation playground in the older section of the City, sometimes commonly referred to as "Irish Town". He remarked that he had seen a Mr. Johnson who owns~$vl~e~-~ property in the area and too~ up the matter with him, concerning the use of his property for a playgro~ site. Councilman Lucchio further rema~ed that he had suggested to Mr. Johnson that he lease the property to the city free of all ~nc~mburances and responsibilities at one dollar a year, the land to be used as a playground. The only consideration, he said, which the property owner requested, was that the city relieve him of the taxes on the property. Further discussion took place, concerning this matter, after which, Mayo~ Smith asked if it was their desire to refer this matter to the Recreatio~ ~-0 3 - (c) ResolutiOn No. 476, Fecommending the granting of variance to Richard and Beverly Eggert for a three (3) foot varianc. in side yard set-back, at 730 Del Monte Ave. (a) Resolution No. 448, recommending the granting of a Use Peri to the Bauer-Lesser Construction Company for the erection of entrance signs at the Arroyo Drive approach to Junipero Serra Boulevard.. (b) Resolution No. 474, recommending the granting of a Use Per: to Steve Bildhauer to allow the construction of a second dwelling at 319 Spruce Avenue. (c) Rlaolution No. 447, recommending the granting of a Use Per: to John Bundros to allow the installation of Dry Cleaning Plant in the gir~ton Shopping Center. 7- 13. Planning ~$mmission Resolution No. 449 Recommends re-loning of property in the area of' 813-19 Baden Avenue to allow the construction of an eight unit apartment house. Application made by Archie Rozzi. City Attorney Lyons remarked that with respect to item No. 13 which concern the re-zoning of property in the area of 813-19 Baden Avenue, an amendment to the zoning ordinance would have to be prepared. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried, that the City Attorney take the necessary action. USE PERMIT #448--BAUER- LESSER CONSTRUCTION CO: At this time, Councilman Lucchio stated the Council had already approved Use Permit Resolution No. 448 as applied for by the Bauer-Lesser Construc- tion Company for the erection of entrance signs at the Arroyo Drive approac to Junipero Seera Boulevard. He stated that he did not approve of that type of sign from the standpoint of maintenane® when it reverted back to the City, requesting to know what action the Council could take in order to resciad its action on the matter. After discussion had taken place, Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion to rescind the action taken on Resolution No. 448 as received from the Planning Commission and applied for by the Bauer-Lesser Construction Company. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried. Further discussion followed concerning the sign, as it was to be installed, and the manner in which it could be accepted by the City from the developers. Mayor Smith stated it could be ~ccep~..~ as recommended and that the City could later change the sign to conform as they so desired. After further discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Mayor Smith, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmln Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith Noes: Councilman Francis Lucchio Absent: Councilman Richard Gamlen PETITION FOR ANNEXATION: The Council having acted on Item No. 14 concerning the petition for ~~ annexation by the Pacific Coast Construction Company, Mayor Smith asked if anyone had anything to offer under Good and Welfare. No response 1955 - 1956 SALARY SCHEDULE: having been received, he then remarked that perhaps the Council could go  -OO0 ahead and discuss the item held over concerning the 1955-56 salary schedul~ After brief disculaion, Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, that the wages be kept the same as last year, giving the employeel eleven paid holidays, whether they worked or not, and keep the s~rgeants the same as they are. Councilman Cortesi then explained his motion which was intended to allow the keeping of paid holidays. Councilman Lucchio further explained the motion as he understood it to be that the holidays paid schedule as made last year remain the same as this year, and that the salaries were to be as prescribed by the more recent survey of the State Personnel Board. Further discussion took place, after which, Mayor Smith requested that a police car be dispatched to pick up Councilma: RECESS: ~ Gamlen. At this time a recess was de, tared at 9:35 P.M.. RECALL TO ORDER: - ESTabLISHMENT OF A PLAY- The meeting was recalled to order at 9:45 P.M. While awaiting the arrival of Councilman Gamlen, Mayor Smith asked if anyone had anything to offer under Good and W$lfare. Councilman Lucchio took up the matter concerning the establishment of a Recreation playground in the older section of the City, sometimes commonly referred to as "Irish Town". He remarked that he had seen a Mr. Johnson who owns~ieee-~f property in the area and took up the matter with him, concerning the use of his property for a playgroun~ site. Councilman Lucchio further remarked that he had suggested to Mr. Johnson that he lease the property to the city free of all encUmburances and responsibilities at one dollar a year, the land to be used as a playground. The only consideration, he said, which the property owner requested, was that the city relieve ham of the taxes on the property. Further discussion took place, concerning this matter, after which, Mayor Smith asked if it was their desire to refer this matter to the Recreation Commission and the Director of Public ~orks for a statement of the costs of putting a recreation area f~here~ ~o . determine the desirability o that location. Councilman Lucchio r~marKed he had no objection ~o ~na~ whatsoever. Mayor Smith then referred the matter to the City ~anager, Director of Public Works, and the Recreation Commission. GASOLINE BIDS: ENTERPRISE - JOURNAL ARTICLE: COMMENDATION TO E~PLOYEES: 'o/7 PLANNING COMMISSION: COUNCILMAN GAMLEN ELECTED AS VICE - MAYOR: ~/~-_~ DIRECTION SIGNS:- OLD MISSION ROAD AND EL CAMINO: -ogo PROPOSED ANNEXATION - NORTHERN END OF COUNTY: APPEARANCE OF COUNCILMAN GAMLEN: 1955- 56 SALARY SCHEDULE: ?-ooo ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Smith then asked if there were any other matters under Good and Welfare. Councilman Lucchio asked for a progress report concerning the Gasoline bids. City Manager McClung stated that the bids were to be su~uitted in a report, and that it appeared that Standard Oil Company was the lowest. Councilman Lucchio then briefly remarked concerning an artic~ which appeared in the local Enterprise-Journal, in which it was mentioned that should the Chief of Police retire, a man outside the department would be selected to succeed him. He remarked ';hat he took exception to this rumor column of the local paper, stating that it had a detrimental effect on the personnel of the department within the City. Councilman Cortesi then briefly spoke on the matter of an appropriate co~nendation to employees who have serwed the City for a length of time such as twenty-five years, stating that there were those in the employ of the City ~ho had rendered such servLce. After discussion, Mayor Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, and regularly carried, that this matter be referred to the City Manager and department heads for report and recommendation to the City Council. Councilman Cortesi then moved that whenever the Planning Commission made a recommendation and the Council did not agree with them, that a letter be sent to them, explaining the CounciL's reasons for their action. After discussion, the Council was in agreeance that such a letter be sent to the Planning Commission giving the reasons for their action. Mayor Smith then brought up the matter of the election of a Vice-Mayor for the City, proposing that Councilman Gamlen be elected to this position, stating that Councilman Gamlen had done an admirable job as Chairman of the Budget Session-, moving that Councilman Gamlen be elected as Vice - Mayor. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried. A suggestion from Antonio Martinez of Pine ~venue.concerning the iastallation of direction signs at the City entrance near Old Mission Road and E1Camino Real was referred to the Director of Public Works. Mr. Martizez was also asked to go into further detail concerning this matter with the Director of Public Works at the conclusion of the meeting. City Manager McClung at this time brought up the matter of the proposed annexation in the northern end of the county, the area being one which would effect the City's watershed area. stating that he believed any incorporation within our watershed should be considered by this City and we should inform the County Board of Supervisors to advise and also the Boundary Commission should advise us whenever there is any annexation within our watershed, so that, we may study the problem and discuss it with the comm~nitF proposing the annexation. Councilman Cortesi remarked tkat he would make this into a motion which was seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu~rly carried. While awaiting the arrival of Councilman Gamlen, general discussion took place between members of the City Council and the department heads on matters concerning City business. At 11:04 P.M., Councilman Gamlen appeared present and was present for the re~.ainder of the meeting. Mayor Smith expressed Council's sorrow to Councilman Gamlen through his loss by fire a few hours previously; he then explained to Councilman Gamlen, Councilman Cortesi's motion regarding t~e matter of salary schedule, as well as, the eleven paid holidays' request. After further discussion had taken place, among members of the City Council, Mayor Smith remarked thaz it had been moved by Councilman Cortesi and seconded by Councilman Lucchio, that the recommendation of the State Personnel Board be accepted with the exception thmt the holidays be paid for, whether worked or not. Roll Call vote was as follows Nces: Councilmen An~ew ~$a,,Rl$~a~.$amlen, Telford Smith Ayes: " Emilio Cortesi, Francis Lucchio Absent: None Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by councilman Gamlen, that the recommendation of the Skate Personnel Board be accepted. Further discussion took place; after which, r~ call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith Noes: " Emilio Cortesi, Francis Lucchio Absent: None Mayor Smith then asked if there was a motion that the meeting be adjourned until[Monday afternoon, July 18, at 8:)0 P.M. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, and regularly carried~ Time of Adjournment 11:37 P.M. ATTEST: y -~lerk APPROVED: