HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1955-12-29ADJO[}~LNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD T~3ESDAY,
DECR--MBER 20, 19 55
PLACE:
TIME:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
DEPARTMENT MONTHLY
REPORTS: ~
APPEARANCE OF
COUNCILMAN GAMLEN: --
CITY ~ANAGER REPORTS:
APPEARANCE OF
COUNC IL~AN ROCCA
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Council Chambers, City Hall
5p.~.
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p. m. by Mayor Smith.
Present: Councilman Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Telford Smith
Absenc: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Richarc Gamlen
(Councilmen Rocca & Gamlen appeared later in the meeting).
The fLrst matter taken up by the council concerned department reports as
receiwed from the City Clerk for the month of November and the revised
October report, Police Department for the ~onth of November, Library for
the month of November, Fire Department for the month of November, Health
Department for the month of October, Poundmaster for the month of November,
.Buildi~g Inspector for the month of November. Councilman Lucchio moved,
seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the reports
be accepted and filed.
Councilman Gamlen appeared at 5:07 p. m. and remained for the duration
of the meeting.
Next taken up were the reports as received from the office of the City
Manager which were as follows:
Leased ~?arking Lot: City Manager McClung explained briefly the ownership
of lots as they existed, being owned by Jucge Thomas L. Bocci and F. D.
Minucc_ani. A brief explanation was given concerning the agreeme~s made
for the use of the lots as parking areas, the City accepting responsibility
for the'payment of taxes. He also explained a communication dated Nov-
ember 22, 1955 as received from Thomas L. Mocci concerning the future
use of ~he lots and the termination of their use should they desire to
build oh them. City Manager McClung recomxended the month-to-month basis
as reqLested by the owners. Councilman Garalen then moved, seconded by
CounciLman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the
City Maflager be accepted.
Gasoline Contracts: City Manager McClung taen explained the notification
to the ~hell Oil Co. and Standard Oil Co. which had been made since they
were to ,supply fuel products to the City. After brief explanation of the
contracts to be entered into, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Council-
man Luc~hio and regularly carried, that the City Manager be authorized to
enter i~to the contracts based on the bids opened in July. Mayor Smith
remarke~ that if there were no objections, zhe City Manager's reports
concerning this matter'would be filed. There being no objections, it was
so ordered.
Brentwood Gully: City Manager McClung explained his communication to the
City of ~an ~runo concerning the drainage problem in Brentwood as a result
of the development of Rollingwood. A meeting date had been suggested,
but as y~t no date set. He remarked that a~other attempt would be made
to get a~meeting date. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman
Cortesi and regularly carried, that the report be accepted and placed on
file.
Linden Avenue Playground: City ~anager McClang explained the appraisal
which h&d been received on the Thompson'property, and of his recent learning
that the~Eschelbach holdings on Linden Avenue were for sale. He also ex-
plained ~he investigation which was to be made of the square footage in
~he area-to determine the square footage cos;.
Councilxan Rocca appeared at 5:23 p. m. and remained for the duration of
the meeting.
Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly
carried, 'that th~ report be accepted and placed on file.
Library Addition: City Manager McClung summarized the subject matter,
explaining that an attorney had been hired by the Beacon Construction Co.
He also s~ated that it probably would be best for the solution to be
worked ou~ between the attorneys. Councilman RocCa moved, seconded by
CouncilmaO Gamlen and regularly carried, that the report be acaepted and
placed om~file. City Attorney Lyons remarked that he hoped to have a
conference with the Director of Public ~orks and suggested that either
solution #1 or #2, as submitted by the attormey in his letter, be accepted.
City Attorney Lyons further remarked that it ~as felt by the Director of
Public Wo~'ks that #1 was the best solution to follow. Further discussion
followed, after which Councilman Rocca moved, secmnded by Councilman
Gamlen, ~]:d regularly carried, that the matter be referred to the City
Manager ard City Attorney for a meeting to be held with the Beacon Cons-
truction
Metal & Tt~ermit Sewer Rental: City Manager McClung then explained the
matter of the request made for sewer rental charge adjustment by the Metal
& Thermit Co. He also explained the preliminary report first made and
the final report made by the firm of Brown & Caldwell concerning the
disposal f the plants fluid from tinning processes on their property.
He also stated that approval had been received by the company from the
Health Dep,
City Mana~
of the Bro
Schweining
to this a~
justment
~rtment to dispose the fluid mentiored on their own property.
er McClung remarked that a report had been made by Mr. Norgard
~n and Caldwell firm, as well as Supt. of Sanitation Henry
for the chaZge of $1,490.00, and recommending the reduction
)unt. He also recommended a refund of monies paid and an ad-
on the billing.
APPF~R^NCE OF
COUNCILMAN GAMLEN: --
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
APPEtRANC~ OF
COUNCILNAN ROCCA
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.......................... ,.."~N~lI~-~°neern~"d~Partment reports~
~'i~i~iG~d from the City Clerk for the month of November and the revised
October report, Police Department /or the month of November, Library fi
the month of November, tire Department for the month of November, Heali
Department for the month of October, Poundmaster lot the month of Nove~
.Building Inspector for the month of November. Councilman Lucchio movec
seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the reports
be accepted and filed.
Councilman Gamlen appeared at 5:07 p. m. and remained for the duration
of the meeting.
Next taken up were the reports as received from the office of the City
Manager which were as follows:
Leased Parking Lot: City Manager McClung explained briefly the ownersh
of lots as they existed, being owned by Judge Thomas L. Bocci and F. D.
ginuc¢lani. A brief explanation was given concerning the agreeme~s ma,
for the use of the lots as parking areas, the City accepting responsibil
for the payment of taxes. He also explained a communication dated ~vv-
ember 22, 1955 as received from Thomas L. Bocci concerning the future
use of the lots and the termination of their use should they desire to
build on them. City Manager McClung recommended the month-to-month basi
as requested by the owners. Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by
Councilman Cortesl and regularly carried, that. the recommendation of the
City Manager be accepted.
Gasoline Contracts: City Manager McClung then explained the notificatio
to the Shell Oil Co. and Standard Oil Co. which had been made since they
were to supply fuel products to the City. After brief explanation of th
contracts to be entered into, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Counc
man Lucchio and regularly carried, that the City Manager be authorized t,
enter into the contracts based on the bids opened in July. Mayor Smith
remarked that if there were no objections, the City ~anager's reports
concerning this matter'would be filed. There being no objections, it wa~
so ordered.
Brentwood Gully: City Manager ~cClung explained his communication to tht
City of ~an ~runo concerning the drainage problem in Brentwood as a resu]
of the development of Rolltngwood. A meeting date had been suggested,
but as yet no date set. He remarked that another attempt would be made
to get a meeting date. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman
Cortesi and regularly carried, that the report be accepted and placed ~n
file.
Linden Avenue Playground: City Manager NcClung explained the appraisal
which had been received on the Thompson'property, and of his recent learn
that the Eschelbach holdings on Linden Avenue were for sale. He also ex-
plained the investigation which was to be made of the square footage in
the area to determine the square footage cost.
Councilman Rocca appeared at 5:23 p. m. and remained for the duration of
the meeting.
Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularll
carried, that the report be accepted and placed on file.
Library Addition: City Manager McClung summarized the subject matter,
explaining that an attorney had been hired by the Beacon Construction Co.
He also stated that it probably would be best for the solution to be
worked ou't between the attorneys. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by
Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the report be acaepted and
placed on file. City Attorney Lyons remarked that he hoped to have a
conference with the Director of Public ~orks and suggested that either
solution #1 or #2, as submitted by the attorney in his letter, be accepted
City Attorney Lyons further remarked that it was felt by the Director of
Public Works that #1 was the best solution to follow. Further discussion
followed, after which Councilman Rocca moved, sec~nded by Councilman
Gamlen, and regularly carried, that the matter be referred to the City
Manager and City Attorney for a meeting to be held with the Beacon Cons-
truction Co.
Metal & Thermit Sewer Rental: City Manager NcClung then explained the
matter of the request made for sewer rental charge adjustment by the ~etal
& Thermit Co. He also explained the preliminary report first made and
the final report made by the firm of Brown & Caldwell concerning the
disposal of the plants fluid from tinning processes on their property.
He also stated that approval had been received by the company from the
Health Department to dispose the fluid mentioned on their own property.
City Manager McClung remarked that a report had been made by Mr. Norgard
of the Brown and Caldwell firm, as well as Supt. of Sanitation Henry
Schweining for the chaZge of $1,490.00, and recommending the reduction
to this amount. He also recommended a refund of monies paid and an ad-
justment on the billing. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman
Cortesi & regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager
be accepted.
County Tax Collection: City Manager McClung explained the communication
dated lecember 12, 1955 as received from the office of the County Manager,
concerning the subject matter, as well as his memor~dum dated December 13,
1955. He remarked that if the council was satisfied with the County
report, an ordinance should be adopted entering into a cQntract on a
year-to-year basis. Councilman Rocca moved, secmnded by Councilman Gamlen
and regularly carried, that the City Attor~.ey be instructed to prepare
such ah ordinance.
Electric Franchise Contract: After a brief explanation by the City Manager
concerning the form letter which was sent out, Councilman Rocca moved,
seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the communication
be accepted and placed on file.
Staff ~eeting Minutes: Councilman Gamlen ~oved, seconded by Councilman
Cortes' and regularly carried, that the Staff Meeting Minutes of December
7, 1955 be accepted and placed on file.
Sewer ~ficiencies: Brief explanation was given by the City Manager, after
which he reported that a further report would be forthcoming on the Jan-
uary 3, 1956 agenda. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen
and regularly carried, that the report be accepted and placed on file.
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Mercury Vapor Lights: Brief explanation was given by the City Manager
concerr.~ng the advisability of vapor lights to' be installed on Old
MissioL Road and Grand Avenue to Spruce Avenue. He recommended council
approv~.L to install the lights on the streets mentioned. Councilman
Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried.
State Agency Reports: Report was received from the Department of Alco-
holic ~¥~rage Control concerning transfer of license at the Southern
Restaurmnt and Town Liquors;. as well as Notice of Hearing before the
Public Utilities Commission on the application of the Western Union Tel-
egraph Co. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and
regularly carried, that the State agency reports be accepted and placed
on file.
Branch Library: City ~anager McClung remarked on the communication
dated ~ecember 13, 1955 as received from the Librarian, stating that
further information was to be received from the State Library Board, and
recommended acceptance and filing of the communication with a request to
the Library Board that the council be kept advised. Councilman Rocca so
moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried.
Purchasing Restrictions: City Manager McCl~ng remarked that the writer
could best explain the communication. Councilman Lucchio explained his
memorandum dated December 12, 1955, concernLng the adoption of a resolution
by the .2ouncil which would restrict purchases from firms where a City
Official or Board Member might have a veste~ interest. Discussion followed
after which Councilman Lucchio moved that tke city adopt the policy of
prohibiting members of boards or commissions from receiving bids or offer-
iag services to the City for remuneration from the City, or entering into
contracts. Councilman Cortesi seconded the motion, after which further
discussLon followed. Roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Rocca,
No, sta~£ng he felt State law covered this xatter sufficiently; Council-
man Lucchio, Aye; Councilman Cortesi, Aye; Oouncilman Gamlen, No, who
remarked that the City was already protected by State law; Mayor Smith,
No.
~AYFAIR AVENUE BRIDGE,
SPRUCE AVENUE DRAINAGE:
City Mar.ager McClung brought up the memorandum of the Director of Public
'~orks da~ed December 20, 1955, concerning the matter of Spruce Avenue
flooding, reading from the memorandum. The 2ity Manager recommended that
muthorization be given the appropriate officials to construct a ditch
along Spruce Avenue to prevent flooding of t~e area. Lengthy discussion
took place, at which time, Councilman Cortesi voiced his objections as
a property owner on the method of handling tme problem; after which
Councilman Cortesi asked to be excused at 6:36 p. m. and received per-
mission ms requested. Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Council-
man Rocca and regularly carried, that a 48" pipe be installed across
Mayfair Avenue and that cleaning be done for a temporary drain as necessary.
ROLLEY USE PER~IT:
CHMCKING OF PETITIONS
~AZZA~rI REZONING:
Mr. Rolley, Jr., present in the audience, then brought up the matter of
his fathers' use permit, concerning the approval which was to be received
from the Architectural Committee of the Planning Commission. After
lengthy ~iscussion, Mr. Rolley was instructed to contact the Architectural
Committee as soon as possible for the disposition of the subjeqt matter.
City Clerk Rodondi then mentioned to the members of the City Council an
extension of time would be necessary for the checking of signatures on
the petitions which had been presented in the Mazzanti rezoning matter,
since th~ work load and time limi~ did not permit there being checked
immediately.
ADJOURNMENT:
There bei~ug no further business, the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday,
January 3, 1956 at 8 p. m.
Time of A~journment - 7 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
Mayor
WAIVER OF CALL AND CONSE~ TO SPECIAL MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FKANCISCO
~e, the undersigned, being the Mayor and all the Councilmen of the City of South San
Francisco, do hereby waive the calling of, and do therefore expressly consent to, a special meet-
ing of said City Council to be held at its regular meeting place in the City Hall on Thursday,
the 29th day oF December, 1955, at the hour of 5:00 o'clock p. m., so that said City Council may
convene in emergency session for the purpose of considering and acting upon the following matters:
The necessary of (1) requesting assistance from the San Francisco Distr. ict, Corps of
i~ngineers, U. S. Army, in order to relieve the City of South San YranCisco from ~ very serious
flood hazard (a) by removing sediment from a portion of Colma Creek and (b) by removing sediment
from a portion of Spruce Avenue Creek; (2) authorizing the Director of Public ~orks to execute a
formnl request addressed to smid Corps of Engineers on behalf of said City.
Dated: This 29th day of December, 1955.
Telford L. Smith, Mayor
R. A. Gamlem
Emilio Cortesi
Francis X. Lucchio
Andrew Rocca
ASSOCIATE CITY COUNCILMEN
PLACE:
TIME:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
CLERK PRO-TMM
APPOINTMENT:--.
RESOLUTION NO. 2298
REQUESTING AID FROM
FEDERAL GOVT. IN
DREDGING PTNS. OF
COL~A CREEK & SPRUCE
AVENUE CREEK: ~--~/~-
ADJOURNMENT:
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SODTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1955
Council Chambers, City }{all
5 p. n.
The meeting ~as called to order ~t 5:25 p. m. by Mayor Smith.
Prese R~.:
Absent:
Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, 8milio Cortesi,
Richard Gmmlen, Telford Smith
None
Motio~ made by Councilman Gamlen, seconded by Councilman Rocca, appointing
Councilman Lucchio as Clerk Pro-Tempore in the absence of City Clerk Arthur
Rodonoi. Ail councilman voted aye. Appoimtment accepted by Councilmmn
Lucchio.
Meeting was called as an emergency measure in order to make the City of
South San Francisco eligible for Federal Emergency relief under public law.
CounciLman Gamlen introduced, "A RESOLUTIOF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF REQUESTING
AID FRO~ THE UNITED STATES OF A~ERICA IN DREDGING PORTIONS OF COLMA CREEK
AND SPRUCE AVENUE CREEK IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A SERIOUS FLOOD HAZARD, AND
INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FORMAL WRITTEN REQUEST IN THAT
REGARD.' Roll call vote was as follows: Aies, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio,
Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
Time of Adjournment - 5:47 p. m.
Approved:
Respectfully submitted,
gayor