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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1955-10-17REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY £'F SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955 PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall TIME: 8 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Mayor Smith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance was recited after which Invocation was given by AND INVOCATION: Rev. Harry Larson of the First Babtist Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Couacilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen and Telford Smith Absent: None MINUTES: CLAIMS: Mayor Smith asked if there were any corrections or omissions to minutes of the meeting of October 3, 1955. There being none, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilmaa Rocca and regularly carried that the minutes be approved and filed. Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion approvirg the claims for payment.. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilmar. Lucchio and regularly carried. Amount of claims: $ 46,226.38. LOUISE ROZZI RE- First order of business concerned the rezoning application of Louise Rozzi to re- ZONING APPLICATION: zone land at the intersection of Old Mission Roac and Sequoia Avenue from R-1 to -~-0 ~ C-i. Mayor Smith asked if any written protests [.ad been received to which the City Clerk rgplied that none had been received. Mayor Smith then asked if anyone in the audience wished to enter a protest - none were registered. Mayor Smith then remarked that there being no written or oral protests was there a motion that the hearing be closed. Councilman Lucchio so ~ved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried. SOUTHWOOD CENTER ABANDONMENT: Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the next public hearing concerning the abandonment of Southwood Center asking if any written protests had been received. The City Clerk replied that communications has been received from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co., as well as the Pacific Gas and Electric Company concerning their easements in the area in question. Mayor Smith ~hen asked if anyone from the audience wished to enter an oral protest. Mr. Barriman, the proponent of this abandonment, briefly spoke, followed by discussion after which the letters as received from the Pacific Telephone and Telegrapt. Company and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company were read. Also discussed was the matter of the fire alarm system and hydrant which had to be relocated. After discussion Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion that the hearing be closed, Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. LOUISE ROZZI RE- Mayor Smith then asked City Attorney Lyons if he was prepared to proceed on the ZONING APPLICATION: rezoning of the Rozzi property to which the City Attorney replied that it would '~-O~ require amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and that he would have it prepared by the next meeting. Mayor Smith then stated that a resolution had been received from the Pla2ning Commission recommending favorable action. He asked if it would be in order to approve this resolution or have a separate ordinance amendment. City Attorney Lyons replied that after Council acceptance the resolution should include an i~struction to him to prepare the proper ordinance for the next meeting. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilmam Gamlen and regularly carried that the recomnendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance. SOUTHWOOD CENTER ABANDONMENT: Mayor Smith then took up again the matter of.Sounhwood Center abandonment. Lengthy discussion followed after which Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections this matter would be held over and placed on the agenda for next Monday afternoon's meeting. There being no objections it was so orcered. SO. CANAL - MAYFAIR Mayor Smith at this time asked City Attorney Lyons if he had received the data on AVENUE RIGHTS-OF- So. Canal and Mayfair Avenue rights-of-way to which he replied~not as yet. Mayor WAY ~-0.~ Smith then i~structed tSe City Attorney to proceed with the item of Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 2256 City Attorney Lyons explained the resolution which appeared on the agenda as AGREEMENT BETWEEN Item No. 2 aud concerned a four-way agreement to be entered into by the City of BARRETT & HILP, MAC South San Francisco, Barrett & Hilp, Mac Corp., and Bauer & Lesser concerning an CORP., BAUER-LESSER,extension of King Drive into the subdivision kno~n as Buri Buri #3. After some AND THE CITY CONNECT-discussion 2ouncilman Rocca introduced "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF I NG STREET WITH SERRA HIGHLANDS: THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN AGREE- SENT WITH BA1RETT & HILP DEVELOPMENT ~ompany , MAC CORPORATION, AND BAUER- LESSER, A CO-PARTNERSHIP, WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF A STREET CONNECTING SERRA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION AND STERLING MANOR SUBDIVISION." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith; Noes, Councilman ~milio Cortesi; Absent, None. RESOLUTION NO. 2257 City Attorney Lyons next explained the resolution authorizing the installation of INSTALLATION OF ARTERIAL STOP SIGN ARROYO DRIVE: AND CAPAY CIRCLE: a stop sign at Arroyo Drive and Capay Circle after which Councilman Gamlen intro- duced "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CZTY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WITH RESPECT TO TEE INSTALLATION OF A STOP SIGN AT TH~ INTERSECTION OF ARROYO DRIVE AND CAPAY CIRCLE IN SAID CITY." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, R:chard Gamlen, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, None. RESOLUTION NO. 2258 City Attorney Lyons explained the next resolution concerning the acceptance of a MISSION ROAD AND deed from the Uccelli*s to the City of South'San Francisco in connection with the CHESTNUT AVENUE IMPROVEMENT: 5"0t o improvement oi Mission Road and Chestnut Avenue. After discussion Councilman Lucchio introduced" A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A DEED FROM ANDREW UCCELLI, ANGELINA UCCELLI AND RAYMOND UCCELLI TO TEE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, 7~milio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, None. RESOLUTION NO. 2259 City Attorney Lyons explained the next resolution which was concerning the MISSION ROAD AND CHESTNUT AVENUE IMPROVEMENT: acceptance of a deed from the Peninsula Title Company to the City for the improve- ment of Mission Road and Chestnut Avenue. After discussion Councilman Rocca introduced 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~E CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A nED FROM PENINSULA TITLE GUARANTY CO2PANY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." ~oll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, None. RESOLUTION NO. 2260 City Attorney Lyons stated that he had three additional resolutions which were IMPROVEMENT OF CHEST not indicated on the agenda. The first concerned the widening of Chestnut NUT AVE. AND EL Avenue with~E1Camino Real. After discussion and explaination by the City Attorney CASINO REAL: Councilman Ga~len introduced "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~/~ SOUTH SAN FRA~'CISCO PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO WITH RESPECT TO THE WIDENING CF CHESTNUT AVENUE." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, None. RESOLUTION NO. 2261 City Attorney Lyons explained the next resolution concerning a request received INDUSTRIAL ACRES - from property owners for division of assessment on a pro-rated basis concerning SHAW ROAD BOND the improvement of Shaw Road. After explaination Councilman Rocca introduced INDEBTEDNESS: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INSTRUCTING ~A-O/~ THE DIRECTOR CF PUBLIC WORKS AS EX-OFFICIO SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AN AMENDED ASSESSMENT FOR THE SUBDIVISION AREA KNOWN AS "PARCEL NO. 7, INDUSTRIAL ACRES", WZTH RESPECT TO THE ASSESSMENT FOR STREET II~ROVEMENTS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, None. RESOLUTION NO. 2262 City Attorney Lyons stated that along with the previous resolution just passed INDUSTRIAL ACRES - concerning Shaw Road, the same request had been received for a division in the FIRE PROTECTION: assessment concerning the improvement of.fire prozectiOn in Industrial Acres. ,~--0~ After explaination and discussion by the City Attorney, Councilman Gamlen intro- duced "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO IN- STRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF .PUBLIC WORKS AS EX-OFFICIO SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY CL~RK AN AMENDED ASSESSMENT FOR THE SUBDIYISICN AREA KNOWN AS. 'PARCEL NO. 7, INDUSTRIAL ACRES", WITH RESPECT TO THE ASSESSMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM." Roll call vote was as follows, Ayes, Councilmen Anarew Rocca, Francis bucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith; Noes, None; Absent, None. ORDINANCES: --- None MAZZANTI REZONING APPLICATION: At this time Payor Smith took up the first item under unfinished business concern- ing the rezoning application of Peter Mazzanti. 2ayor Smith remarked.that a communication had been received from the Recreation Commission concerning the sub- ject matter which he requested the City Manager to read. City Manager McClung then read the communication dated October 11, 1955. Lengthy discussion followed On the subject after which Councilman Lucchio moved that the rezoning be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Rocca which, was followed by further discussion. Roll Call vote was as follows, Ayes, Councilman Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith; Noes, Councilmen Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen; Absent, None. RECESS: --- Mayor Smith c~eclared recess at 9:48 p.m. Meeting was recalled to order at 9:58 p.m. SA~E OF SURPLUS PROPERTY TO O. D. HA~IN: Communicatio~ dated October 6, 1955 was received from the Grondine Company accom- panied by an inter-office memorandum from the off~ce of the City Manager under date of October 10, 1955 concerning the sale of surplus property in Winston Manor #3 on either side of the Camaritas Avenue extension. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the city accept the offer of Mr. O. D. Eamlin. , BRENTWOOD MERCHANTS The ~xt item taken up for Council discussion concernred the traffic request from TRAFFIC REQUEST: the Brentwoo¢ Merchants. Mayor Smith explained that this matter was discussed ~/~ at length at the study sessiOn meeting and it was felt that the Brentwood Merchants should have a mee~ng with the Planning Commission and Police Chief to work out the problem. He asked if there were any objections to this course of action being followed, Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. LINDEN AVENUE PLAYGROUND RE- PLACEMENT: Communicatio~ dated October 1, 1955 was received from the Recreation Commission accompanied ky an inter-office memorandum dated October 7, 1955 from the office of the City ~.nager concerning the Linden Avenue Dlayground replacement. After some discussion Mayor Smith stated that if there ~eere no objections this property mentioned in the motion would be dropped from the agenda. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconaed by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the search be continued in this area in regard to the playground and that this particular piece of property mould not be affected by the sale as 5here are homes existing on a portion of t~e property in question, that the original negotiation as he under- stood it concerned a sum of $4,000.00 to secure a lease for a period of ten years be pursued. SERRA HIGHLANDS STREET LIGHTING: ~/?~ ~/ ?~ BURI BURI #3 DRAINAGE DITCH: Mayor Smith remarked on the subject matter concerning Serra Highlands street lighting that it was his understandhg that this matter had been settled to which the City Manager replied that this was correct and that they would be installed as soon as pomsible. Proceeding on to new business Mayor Smith took up the first item concerning the Burl Buri #3 Crainage ditch. He explained that t~e Bauer-Lesser Company had offered to convey to the City property for the purpose of providing a drainage ditch in the area and that the Director of Public Works had recommended acceptance of this easement for a drainage ditch. Director of Public Works Goss remarked that a new proposal had been submitted late this afternoon for the next agenda. Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections the matter would be held over.. There being no objections it was so ordered. PETITION FOR ANNEX- Mayor Smith remarked that at the request of Mr. Warren Sapiro, Attorney, the matter of a petition for annexation of property r~orth of Brentwood in the Country Club Pamk area would be held over. ATION COUNTRY CLUB PARK AREA: ~WI~STO~ SEWER BY-PASS: Communication dated October 7, 1955 was received from Antonio J. Gaudio, Attorney, accompanied by an inter-office memorandum dated Gctober 10, 1955 from the office of the City Hanager both of which concernred the Winston Manor sewer by-pass. ^fter long d~scussion had taken place concerning the subject matter Councilman Rocca moved ~hat the City Officials - that is the City Manager, Director of Public Works, and C~y AttOrney - contact all the necessary parties and report back at the next meeting on November 7 with a program. ~ayor Smith asked if this Was agreeable at which time Mr. GaUdio,'present in the audience, suggested the date of October 2~. Further discussion followed after which Councilman Rocca stated that the date of October 24 would be all right with him. Mayor Smith said that if it was ready it could be on the agenda for the October 24th meeting. Council- man Gamlen seconded the motion after which Mayor Smith remarked that if it were not. ready for October 24th it could be carried over to the agenda of November 7. Further discr~ssion followed after which Councilmsn Rocca stated he believed that the bond sho~lld be increased to $20,000 and extended for a period of two years. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. USE PERMITS: Councilman Rocca stated that there were four use permits, all of which had been recommended by the Planning Commission. He also stated that there had been no dissenting ,ores and consequently moved that we accept the reco~endation of the Planning. Commission on all four. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion which was regularly carried. These were as follows: USE PERMIT BRENTWOOD LODGE: Use Permit Resolution #486 was received from the Planning Commission as applied for by the Brentwood Lodge recommending the granting of permission for the con- struction of a free standing illuminated, non-fl~shing sign at 101Brentwood Drive.. USE PERMIT, PACIFIC Use Permit Resolution 487 was received from the Planning Commission recommending yELEPHONE & TELE- the granting of permit for the construction of a 10 x 20 ft. concrete block GRAPH CO.:~-O~ USE PERMIT: ELIS~ DINI: USE PERMIT ~NGELO COLOMBO: building in the Rancho Buri Buri commercial area. Use Permit Resolution #488 was received from the Planning Commission as applied for by Elisa Dini granting permission for the construction of a second single family dwelling On the rear of property at 555 Baden Avenue. Use Permit Resolution #489 was received from the Planning Commission as applied for by Angelo Colombo granting permission for the installation of a 7 x 20 neon sign on his ~roperty at 507 Linden Avenue. FINAL MAP OF SERRA HIGHLANDS 1-C: Inter-office memorandum dated October 11, 1955 was received from the office of the Planning Commission concerning the final map of Serra Highlands Unit 1-C. Councilman Gamlen moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be 'accept~dl asking if a bond was necessary to be f:led. City Attorney Lyons ~ stated he felt Director of Public Works Goss could answer this question, to which Mr~ ~Goss.e~l~t~ned bond which he recommended necessary for the improvements. At this time City Attorney Lyons interrupted sta~ing that this was n~ concerned in 1-C. Discussion followed after which Mayor S~ith asked Mr. McKeon who was present in the audience if he was in agreement on doing his share of the work to which May~r Smith advised that Mr McKeon nodded his 'head in approval. He then remarke~ that the motion could be subject to any necessary bonds. Councilman Gamlen amended his motion to include this. Councilman Rocca seconded the amend- ment. Motion as made, amended, and seconded was regularly carried. RECORDING OF ZONING Inter-office memOrandum dated October 11, 1955 w~s received from the office of AND SUBDIVISION the Plannin~ Commission concerning the recording of Zoning and Subdivision · Ordinance. City Attorney Lyons remarked that these matters were being taken care ORDINANCE~~ of in the revised ordinance. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objections City Attorney Lyons would report to the Council at the next meeting the action to be taken in this matter. SUNSHINE GARDENS #~ STREET LIGHTING POLES: ~-/~ GRADING PERMIT - M. GILMORE, JR.: SEWAGE DISPOSAL SLUDGE BEDS: Communication dated October 6, 1955 was received from the Sunshine Properties, Inc., accompanied by an inter-office memorandum :~rom the office of the City Manager and Director of Public Works under date of October 11, 1955 concerning street 1~ hting poi. es in Sunshine Gardens #8. Councilman Rocca remarked that upon examination of the matter it was found that there were only two poles in question and that they were in Sunshine Gardens where several poles are already installed and not out on a main street. He then moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the developer be allowed ~o install the two poles to con- form with e~:sting poles in the subdivision. Discussion followed concerning the ordinance covering the installation of metal poles in subdivisions. Communicatior. dated October 6, 1955 was received from M. Gilmore, Jr. together with an inter-office memorandum dated October 12, 1955 from the office of the City Manager requesting grading permit on property known as the Schader property. Discussion followed concerning the grading and as it affected the drainage ditch in the area ~t which time Councilman Rocca asked the Director of Public Works if he wished some action concerning this ditch. Director of Public Works Goss said that s~nce the slough had been filled in it should immediately be opened up before the rains. Councilman Rocca then ~ved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the City Clerk be instructed to send such a letter and that the Director of Public Works approve the letter before being sent. At this time Mayor Smith said that an added item to the agenda concern~ed the sludge bed~ at the Sewage DisPOsal Plant. He asked if the City had a tabulation of the bids ~o which the City Manager replied that we did. He further remarked that Rayor Construction Company was the low bidoer. At this time Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried that the Rayor Constructio~ Company be awarded the contract subOect to the posting of proper bond and meeting all other necessary requirements. City Attorney Lyons stated that the contract was ready, after which Mayor ~nith said that it was necessary to designate the signing*, City Attorney Lyons answered that it should be shown that the Mayor and City Clerk should sign it. Councilman Rocca then moved, ~'?l)0~'~'~a"'~ i~re~ed~ t~"$~,000 and extended for a period of two years. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. USE PERMITS: Councilman Rocca stated that there were four use permits, all of which had been recommended by the Planning Commission. He also stated that there had been no dissenting *ores and consequently moved that we accept the recommendation of th Planning. Comraission on all four. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion which was regularly carried. These were as follows: USE PERMIT BRENTWOOD LODGE: Use Permit Resolution ~486 was received from the Planning Commission as applied for by the Brentwood Lodge recommending the granting of permission for the con- struction of a free standing illuminated, non-flashing sign at 101Brentwood Drive.. USE PERI/IT, PACIFIC Use Permit Resolution 487 was received from the Planning Commission recommendinl TELEPHONE & TELE- GRAPH CO.:~--G~--0 USE PEP, MIT: ELISA DINI: the granting of permit for the construction of a 10 x 20 ft. concrete block building in the Rancho Buri Buri commercial area. Use Permit Resolution #488 was received from the Planning Commission as applied for by Elisa Dini granting permission for the construction of a second single family dwelling on the rear of property at 555 Baden Avenue. USE PERMIT ANGELO COLOMBO: Use Permit Resolution #489 was received from the Planning Comaission as applied for by Angelo Colombo grantin~ permission for the installation of a 7 x 20 neon sign on his property at 507 Linden Avenue. FINAL MAP OF SERRA HIGHLANDS 1-C: Inter-office ~e~orandum dated October 11, 1955 was received from the office of the Planning Comission concerning the final ~ap of Serra Highland~ Onit 1-C. Councilman Gamlen moved that the recomendation of the Planning Comission be 'accept&dl. asking if a bond was necessary to be filed. City Attorney Lyons ,'~ stated he felt Director of Public ~orks Goss could answer this question, to whl~ M~:Go~'s.e~pta~ned bond which he reco~ended necessary for the t~provements. At this time City Attorney Lyons interrupted stati~ that this was n~ concerned in 1-C. Discussion followed after which ~ayor S~ith asked Mr. McKeon who was present in the audience if he was in agreement on doing his share of the work to which i/ayor S~lth advised that Mr McKeon nodded his head in approval. He then remarked that the motion could be subject .to any necessary bonds. Council~ Gamlen amended his motion to include this. Councilman Rocca seconded the amend- ment. Motion as made, amended, and seconded was regularly carried. RECORDING OF ZONING Inter-office ~emorandu~ dated October 11, 1955 was received from the office of AND SUBDIVISION the Planning Commission concerning the recording of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. City Attorney Lyons remarked that these ~atters were being taken car ORDINANCE~ ~ of in the revised ordinance. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objection City Attorney Lyons would report to the Council at the next meeting the action to be taken in this matter. SUNSHINE GARDENS #$ S?a r LIOSTING POLES: Co~munication dated October 6, 1955 was received from the Sunshine Properties, Inc., accompanied by an inter-office memorandum from the office of the City Ma~Ai and Director of Public Works under date of October 11, 1955 concerning street 1~ hting poles in Sunshine Gardens #8. Councilman Rocca remarked that upon examination of the matter it was found that there were only two poles in questio: and that they were in Sunshine Gardens where several poles are already installed and not out on a main street. He then moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the developer be allowed to install the two poles to con- form with existing poles in the subdivision. Discussion followed concerning the ordinance covering the installation of metal poles in subdivisions. GRADING PERMIT - M. GILMORE, JR.: SEWAGE DISPOSAL SLUDGE BEDS: .4'0 fi7 Communication dated October 6, 1955 was received from M. Gilmore, Jr. together with an inter-office memorandum dated October 12, 1955 from the office of the City Manager requesting grading permit on property known as the Schader property Discussion followed concerning the grading and as it affected the drainage ditch in the area at which time Councilman Rocca asked the Director of Public Works if he wished some action concerning this ditch. Director of Public Works Goss said that since the slough had been filled in it should iauaediately be opened up before the rains. Councilman Rocca then ~oved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the City Clerk be instructed to send such a letter and that the Director of 'Public Works approve the letter before being sent. At this time Mayor Smith said that an added item to the agenda concern~ed the sludge beds at the Sewage DisPOsal Plant. He asked if the City had a tabulation of the bids to which the City Manager replied that we did. He further remarked that Rayor Construction Company was the low bidder. At this time Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried that the Rayor Construction Company be awarded the contract 'subject to the posting of proper bond and meeting all other necessary require~ents. City Attorney Lyons stated that the contract was ready, after which Mayor Smith said that it was necessary to designate the signing*. City Attorney Lyons answered that it should be shown' that the Mayor and City Clerk should sign it. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried that the Mayor and City Clerk execute the contract in behalf of the City. authority. MONTHLY REPORTS: CIVIL SERVICE STATUS AND PAY PRACTICES: ~--~ Monthly reports were received from the followin~ departments: Library - September Street - August and September ~___~_~_~B~siness Licenses Issued - September Eealth - September ~ilding Inspector - September ~!re Cheif - September Police - September Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the reports as submitted be accepted and placed on file. Inter-office memorandum dated October 12, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning Civil Service status and pay practices. Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections this ~atter would be brought to the Council's a~tention in a study session meeting. He then set the date of Monday afternoon, October 31, 1955 at 4:30 p.m. as the time for the meeting. CITY HALL. ALTERATIONS: Inter-office memorandum dated October 12, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning the City Hall alterations. After brief discussion Councilman 2occa moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried that the plans as submitted be approved and authorized the advertising of bids. REQUEST FOR PAY- MENT AN EXTRA - AIRPORT BLVD. S I GNAL: ~(~ -~ ~ 7 Communication dated October 7, 1955 was received from the Coopman Electric Co. accompanied by an inter-office memorandum date~ October 12, 1955 from the office of the City Manager concerning a request for payment on an extra for the installation of signals at Airport Blvd. After brief discussion Councilman Rocca moved that the letter be accepted and ordered filed. Councilman Rocca then amended his motion that the claim be denied an~ ordered filed. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion which was regularly carrie~. INCREASED INSURANCE Inter-office memorandum dated October 10, 1955 was received from the office of the COVERAGE: City Attorney concerning a request of the City Manager regarding increased '~-~,-~ insurance coverage. City Manager McClung remarked that the matter had been taken up with the insurance company for full details and that no action was required at this ti~e. .LOMALINDA TRUCK- ING OPERATIONS: Communication dated October 7, 1955 was received from Mrs G. T. Carney, Secretary of Los Cerritos PTA together with a communication from Mr. E. W. Dunn, Secretary of the Mar~in School PTA. Both communications concerned truck hauling operations within the ~ity. City Manager McClung explained that both had been referred to the Police Department with instructions that t[.e writers be contacted and be given full explaination as to the method that is being followed. Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that reports (d) and (e) as received from the City Manager ~e accepted and placed on file. REQUESTED REPAY- MENT TO DEFRAY SEWER CLEANII~: Communication dated October 10, 1955 was received from the Superior Electrocast Foundry Co. accompanied by an inter-office memorandum dated October 12, 1955 from the office of the City Manager concerning a requested refund for sewer clean- ing. After a brief explaination Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried .that $48.00 be allowed the claimant as recommended by the Director of Public Works. REQUEST FOR PERMIS- Com~unication dated September 29, 1955 was received from the Muscular Dystrophy SION TO SOLICIT Associations of American, Inc. together with an inter-office memorandum dated FUNDS HOUSE TO October 10, 1955 from the office of the City M~nager, both of which concern~ed HOUSE: ..~-~ a request by that association to solicit funds house to house. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Council~n Gamlen and regularly carried that the report be accepted and placed on file. LIBRARY BUDGET 1955-56: ~~ Inter-office memorandum dated September 26, 1955 was received from the Library Board together with an inter-office memorandum from the office of the City Manager dated October 7, 1955 concerning the 1955-56 bidget. After a brief explaination by the City Manager Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the communication be accepted and placed on file. LIBRARY BUBGET 1955-56: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN, NORTHWOOD DRIVE: ~-0 gO Inter-office memorandum dated September 27, 1955 was received from the Library Board together with an inter-office memorandum dated October 7, 1955 from the office of the City Manager concerning the conversion of the Forum Room in the Library. After a brief.explaination by the Ci;y Manager, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded b~ Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the co~unication be accepted and placed on file. Inter-office memorandum dated October 7, 1955 was received from the office of the City L~nager concerning requested stop sign on Northwood Drive. City Manager McClung stated that the matter had been referred to the Police Department and that the petitioner, Mrs. Larrabee was fully satisfied. OLD MISSION ROAD IN COUNTY AREA: Communication dated September 28, 1955 was received from the County Engineer's Office together with an inter-office memorandu~ dated October 3, 1955 from the office of ~he City Manager concerning the improvement of Old Mission Road in the county area. City Manager McClu~g remarked that it was a misconception of thought ar.d that work was proceeding on the subject matter. Councilman Rocca then movec, seConded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the City Manager reports concerning the Northwood Drive stop sign and the Old Mission Road improvement be accepted and placed on file. WILSEY FLOOD. CONTROL STUDY: Inter-off:ce memorandum dated October 11, 1955 was received from the office of the City ~,nager concerning the Wilsey flood control study report. Mayor Smith remarked ~hat if there were no objections a meeting would be scheduled with all' parties concerned for Monday, October 24, 1955 at 7:30 p.m. No objections being registered it was so ordered. BALANCE OF REPORTS: At this ti~e Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the balance of the City Manager reports, Item 2 section (m) and (n) as well as Items 3,. 4 and 5, Sections (a) and )b) be accepted and placed on file. These reports concerned the following: ITEM 2 SECTION (m) Item 2 SECTION (n) ITEM ITEM 4 -~-~ ~-'~ Redevelopment study by. the Housing Authority Staff Meeting minutes of September 28 and October 5. Dance permit application by United Steel W~rkers of America, 12 Mile House A.C., Inc. and the Sociedad Mutualista Mexican~.. American Mlnicipal Association notice of 32nd tnnual Municipal Congress. ITEM 5 ~-- Report of S~ate Agencies ITEM 5 Section (a) -It? ITEM 5 Section (b) COURT REPORTER REPLACEMENT~ ~ Public UtiLities Communication Alcoholic Beverage License Report At this tine Mayor Smith instructed City Manager McClung to provide the Council with a Cour~ Reporter replacement for Robert Kull who resigned to accept a position ir. the City of San Jose. LOWRIE PAVING CO. GRADING WORK: At this time Councilman Gamlen stated that in a study session the City Manager brought up the point that the Lowrie Paving Company should be made to clear obstructions in the storm drain. Director of Public Works Goss replied that he had spoken to Mr. Tiffney of the Lowrie Paving Company who told him that within the next week a concrete drain pipe was ';o be installed along the railroad. DISMISSAL OF AL DELLEPIANE: Mayor Smitk remarked that there was another mat~er which should be brought up at this ti~e and concerned Mr. Albert Dellepiane. He remarked that the City was assured that he would take the examination but refused to take such an examination on advice of his Counsel. He therefore moved that Mr. Dellepiane be dismissed from city service. City Attorney Lyons asked as to when it was to take place. Mr. Smith replied that he believe the customary manner was to give the person two weeks notice. Further discussion followed after which Councilman Rocca seconded the motion. More discussion followed ~fter which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andwew Rocca, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith; Noes, Councilman Emilio Cortesi; Abstained, CouLcilman Lucchio stating that it in no waF was to be referred to as a "yes" vote and that there has been no legal oPinion as to the meaning of an abstaination. EMPLOYMENT OF KENNETH KNUTSON: ~-OOO At this time Director of Public Works Goss stated that if Mr. Dellepiane was to be given two weeks notice he wished to recommend that Mr. Kenneth Knutson, number 1 man on the exmaination be employed as of November 1, 1955. Discussion followed concerning the subject matter after which Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen that the recommenaation of the Director of Public Works be accepted. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio with the statement that since Mr. Dellepiane was being dismissed he felt he could vote yes on accepting Mr. Goss' recommendation, Richard Gamlen and Telford Smith; Noes, Councilman Emilio Cortesi. ADJOURNMENT: Further general discussion followed after which Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilmzn Gamlen and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned to October 24, ~55 at 4:30 p.m. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:55 p.m. Respectfully Submi t~ APPROVED: