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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1956-01-04PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: BUR1 BUR1 FLOOD PROBLEM: 5'~O~ APPEARANCE OF COUNCIL- MEN CORTESI & ROCCA: -- RECESS: ALLEN ANNEXATION MISSION ROAD & EVERGREEN STORM DRAIN: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TME CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD ~EDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1956 Council Chambers, City Hall 5 o'clock p. m. The ~eeting was called to order at 5:09 p. m. by Mayor Smith. Present: Councilmen Lucchio, Gamlen, Smith Absent: Councilmen Cortesi & Rocca (Courcilmen Cortesi & Rocca appeared later in the meeting.) Mayor Smith announced that inasmuch as t~ere were people present here this evening who were concerned about flooding conditions in Burl Burl; and, since it was held over from the last eve:~ing, was it agreeable with the Council that the matter be taken up at this time. It was so agreed by Councilmen Gamlen & Lucchio. Mayor Smit~ then remarked that this item appeared as item #6 under new business, and wished at this time to bring to the attention of everyone that the Council was seated as a Council and not ss a court; that it was the desire to hear the points to be presented, and that if there were any policies involved, the Council could act on thex. At this time, Mr. John Anderton, attorney at law, representing some of the residents in the area, apoke on the subject matter; after which he intro- duced Mr. Harold B. Bolton, a licensed c~vil engineer, who made a survey of the area at Mr. Anderton's request. Discussion followed, at which time Mr. Bolton and Director of Public Works~Goss spoke. Courcilman Cortesi appeared present at the meeting at 5:22 p. m. and re- maimed for its duration. Councilman Rocca appeared present at the meeting at 5:26 p.m. and remained for its duration. Further discussion took place, at which ~ime the following spoke: Director of Public Works Goss, Mr. Trefts, attorney at law, Mr. Bolton, members of the City Council, and Mr. Anderton. After discussion, Councilman Gamlen movec, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, tlaat.the City Engineer be instructed to have the contractor conform to the plans as submitted. Discussion followed, at which time City Attorney Lyons remarked that he felt it would be better if the matter were left in the hands of the City Engineer to work along with the consulting engineer, and to get together with the sub- divicers for the solution of the problem. Further discussion followed, at which time the City Clerk was requested to read the motion; after which Councilman Gamlen stated that to the motion be added, "correcting the bank west of Lomitas Avenue." City Attorney Lyons then again recommended that the matter be placed in the hands of the engineer to take all the steps necessary and cooperating with the consulting engineer to solve the problem. Furtt.er discussion followed, after which Councilman Gamlen asked the City Attorney if he would reword the motion for him. City Attorney Lyons re- marked that he would suggest that the motion be worded as follows: Be it moved that the problem on Lomitas Avenue, detailed here before the Council, is referred to the office of the Directo~ of pUblic Works and that he is instructed to use the soundest discretio~ and calling upon advices of his associates and the consulting engineer w~o appeared here today, and have the engineer of the subdivider assist in order to solve the problem as soon as possible and as expeditiously as possible, taking all safeguards to protect the property of these people, these property owners of the neigh- borhood, and also the City property; that if necessary and if he be in doub~ as to what he can do, that he be i2structed to consult with the City Attorney, who will make himself available at any and all times as far as legal-aspects or the authority of his office. Councilman Gamlen entertained this as a motion, followed by discussion, after which Council- man Cortesi seconded the motion which wa~ regularly carried. ~ayor Smith then stated that there should be a time set for progress rep¢,=ts on the s~bject matter. He asked if it was agreeable that the Mayor or nhe Vice Mayor act in behalf of the Council to see that the matter is expedited from day to day or have a daily report from the engineer. Brief discussion followed, at which time was ~iscussed the submission of reports by ~he Director of Public Works concerning the subject matter. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the first report be made by Friday noon. Mayor Smith then requested that Monday, a report as to whan transpired over the weekend be presented to the City Manager for distribution to {he Council members. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Recess was declared at 6:20 p. m. and th~ meeting recalled to order at 6:28 p. m. Mayor Smith, upon recalling the meeting to order, asked Mr. Warren Sapiro, attorney at law, present in the audience, if he had an item on the agenda; to which he replied, yes, a public hearing. City Attorney Lyons asked Mr. Sap±to if he wished to open and close tfe hearing and then wait for the ordinance; to which he replied this was correct. Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the puklic hearing concerning the matter of M~ssion Road and Evergreen Drive storm drainage. City Attorney Lyons sta~ed that the hearing was opened at the previous meeting and continued to nais meeting, and that he would appreciate a motion continuing the hearing until the next regular meeting. C~uncilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. SERRA HIGI~ANDS UNITS Mayor Smith, at this time, asked if there was any objection in holding IA, 2A & 3A IMP. - AVALON over items #1, 2, 3 under old business; which concerned the acceptance DRIVE ROW - SUNSHINE of ~mprovements in Serra Highlands Units IA, 2A, SA, Avalon Drive right- GARDENS #8 IMPROVEMENTS: of-way, and acceptance of public improvements in Sunshine Gardens #8. Councilman Gamlen also suggested holding over item #4 concerning South Mayfair Avenue Bridge. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no object- ions, it would be so ordered. No objections were registered. SOUTH MAYFAIR BRIDGE: ~-/~ ~ ~2 2 ~ ~/7£4 5-~g LINDEN AVENUE PLAY- GROUND REPLAC E~_I~ED~~ Connunication dated December 28, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning the replacement of the Linden Avenue Playground; in which he recommended the purchase of the property owned by John Thomp- son, known as lot 1 block 135, South San Francisco, more generally des- cr~bed as fronting on Pine and Cypress Avenues. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, that the recommendation be accepted and the property purchased. City Attorney Lyons suggested that part of the motion be that the owner be notified by the City Manager or the City Clerk that his offer was accepted, notification to be in writing, and tha~ he be requested to place his deed in escrow with the California Pacific Title'Insurance Company; and that if need be, he, (The City Attorney would prepare the deed for him so that it would be in proper form for the City. Councilman Gamlen stated that he would include this as part of his motion; to which Councilman Lucchio stated his second would be agreeable. Motion as made, seconded and amended was regularly carried. Councilman Gamlen then inquired concerning the tenants on the property; to which the City Manager replied the City had no intentions to develop it at once, but to protect the City, we should have the Building Inspector make an inspection of the property to see that it complied with the BuiLding Code. Councilman Gamlen so moved, after which City Attorney Lyons remarked Mr. Thompson should be given assurance in the form of a letter; and that he recommended a lease to be entered into with the people, either for the term of years, year-to-year, or whatever it should be. Mayor Smith suggested that it would be proper to execute a lease with the tenants, after which City Attorney Lyons remarked a written formal lease entered into by the parties and a check made by the Building Inspector an¢ the Health Department. Councilman Gamlen amended his motion, after which it was seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Cm%~cilman Lucchio then inquired if the Recreation Fund were to get the revenue which was derived from this property. Brief discussion followed, at which time City Manager McClung stated that since the City had a Park and Recreation Fund, the money should possibly go there. City Attorney Lyons stated that inasmuch as the money would come from the recreational facilities, the Council could designate that the funds would go into the Park and Recreation Fund. Councilman L'acchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried. COMMENDING FIRE CHIEF & MEMBERS OF DEPT: Communication was received from the City of San Bruno, dated December 1, 1955, commending the Fire Chief for his cooperation in acting on the Board for the examination of Fire Chief in that City. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the communication be accepted and ordered filed. Mayor Smith remarked that the City had also received a letter from the City an~ County of San Francisco, commend- ing The Fire Chief and his department for their quick action in the recent airport fire. He then asked if there was a motion that it also be accepted and filed. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. INDUSTRIAL SEWAGE PROJECT, ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: C/~ ~ Cownunication was received from Charles E. Randlett dated December 14, 1955; together with an inter-office memorandum dated December 20, 1955 from the Director of Public Works, concerning the final acceptance of the industrial sewage pumping stations, recommending acceptance of the work performed by the Associated Construction & Engineering Co. and the payment of $2,218.01 balance due them. The recommendation o:~ the Director of Public Works was concurred in by the Supt. of Sanitation. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the recommendations be accepted. MC KEON REZONING: The next matter under new business, concerning the McKeon rezoning, had been taken care of at the previous meeting of January 3, 1956. GARDEN DEVELOPMENT CO. USE PERMIT RENEWAL: Inter-office memorandum was received from the Planning Commission, concern- ing the extension of the use permit application of the Garden Development Co. for a fence on Evergreen Drive between Crestwood Drive and Old Mission Roac. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that it be approved. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Councilman Cortesi remarked that the Garden Development Co. should be instructed to close in the bottom of the fence so tha~ children would be prevented from falling into the creek. Director of Pu'~lic Works Goss stated that a fence would be constructed to take care of this. Motion as made and sec- onced was regularly carried. SAFEWAY STORES USE PERMIT RENEWAL: BURI BURI FLOOD DAMAGE: Inter-office memorandum was received from the Planning Commission, concern- ing the extension of a use permit application of Safeway Stores, Inc. Coancilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the extension be granted to and including October 25, 1956. Mayor Smith stated that since the next .£tem, concerning Burl Burl flood damage, had been taken care of, the Couacil would proceed on to the next item of business. COMMERCIAL AVENUE FIRE STATION: COUNTY ADVISORY PLANNING COUNCIL LETTER OF THANKS: SOUTHWOOD ~ AVALON SCHOOLS, ANNEXATION REQUEST: ~/01 ELMER GINN BUSINESS LICENSE: ~ STAR EXPANSION BOLT CO. USE PERMIT: CRYSTAL VALLEY MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY USE PERMIT: MONTHLY REPORTS: SANITARY SEWER DEFICIENCIES: USE OF CHAPTER 1890 FUNDS, CONMUR ST. & LUX AVE. IMP: ALLISON COOKIE CO. USE PERMIT: ANNUAL CITY REPORT: STAFF MEETING MINUTES: BRANCH LIBRARY: ~-o~ ~ Inter-office memorandum dated December 27, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager, concerning nhe purchase of a lot 100' x 100' in the area of Commercial Avenue and Chestnut Avenue for a new fire station. After brief discussion, Counc±lman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, that the purchase of the land be authorized and the rec~mmendation accepted. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the proper procedure would be to proceed with the public notice in the paper,setting up a protest hearing on the sale of the present Buri Buri Fire Station site. Councilman Gamlen amended his monion that the City Attorney comply with the requirements te proceed. Motion as made, seconded and amended was regularly carried. Communication dated December 21, 1955 was received from the San Mateo County Advisory Planning Council, expressing gratitude to the City Council for support of the activities during the past year. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the comnunication be accepted and placed on file. CoMmunication dated December 21, 1955 was received from the South San Francisco Unified School District, togenher with an inter-office memoran- dum dated December 27, 1955 from the office of the City Manager, concerning a request for incorporation of the Avalon School site and the Southwood School site within the City. City Attorney Lyons stated that he would contact Mr. Cherry between now and the next meeting, and that there should be a motion to instruct him to comply with the request. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to comply with the request and report at the next meeting. Since item #10 under new business, concerning the application of Elmer Ginn for business license, had already been covered, Mayor Smith proceeded on to the next matter of business. Use permit resolution #503, as applied for by the Star Expansion Bolt Co., was received from the Planning Commission. City Attorney Lyons stated that there had been a request made to hold it for two weeks. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objections, it would be so ordered. No objections were registered. Use permit resolution #504, as applied for by the Crystal Valley Model Engineering Society, was received from ~he Planning Commission recommend- ing approval. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Co~nnission be accepted. Monthly report was received from the San Mateo County Health Dept. for the month of November. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Inter-office memorandum dated December L6, 1955 was received from the Director of Public Works; together with a memorandum dated December 28, 1955 from the office of the City Manager, concerning sanitary sewer deficiencies within the City. After brLef discussion, Councilman Rocca moved that the City Attorney and City Manager be instructed to proceed wit2 the necessary provisions to raise nhe sewer rental, providing the necessary funds to cover the deficiencies. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion, which was followed by discussion; after which Councilman Rocca remarked that he believed that added to the motion should be that the necessary funds may be borrowed to correct the deficiencies and that they could be reimbursed later. Councilman Gamlen's second stood, after which motion as made, seconded and amended was regularly carried. Inter-office memorandum dated December 22, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning tt.e use of Chapter 1890 Funds. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the City proceed with Commr Street and take a traffic cou~t on Lux Avenue. Inter-office memorandum dated ~ecember 22, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning tLe Allison Cookie use permit. City Attorney Lyons remarked that he knew the people personally and would have a talk with them. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and that he report back on the 16th of january. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager, dated Dec~uber 27, 1955, concerning the annual city report. Discussion follow- ed, after which Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, that the City Manager be authorized to publish the City report. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Gamlen & Smith; NoeS, Cou~cilmen Lucchio & Cortesi. Staff meeting minutes of December 14 and 21, 1955 were received from the office of the City Manager. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Council- man 2amlen and regularly carried, that nhe minutes be accepted & filed. Communication dated December 13, 1955 was received from Librarian Lauretta Hussar, concerning Branch Library on the west side of E1Camino. Council- man Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the communication be accepted and filed. MAINTF. NANCE MAN APPT. WERN JARVIS: MAZZANTI REZONING, STATE AGENCY REPORTS: MC GINNIS DRAINAGE COMPLAINT: ~/~ ADJOURNMENT: -- Communication dated December 21, 1955 was received from Henry L. Schweining Acting Supt. of Public Works, recommending the appointment of Wern Jarvis as maintenance man to serve his probationary period, subject to the passing of a medical examination. Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the recommendation be accepted. Since the matter of the Mazzanti Rezoning had been previously covered, Mayor Smith proceeded on to the next item of business concerning State Agency reports from the_Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the applica- tions of Angelo Colombo'and Andrew Karabatsos. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the reports be accepted and placed on file. Under Good and Welfare, Councilman Cortesi brought up the matter of a com- plaint which he had received from Mr. McGinnis of 348 Briarwood Drive, concerning dirt piled in his backyard as a result of a stopped up drainage gully. Director of Public Works Goss stated that the City was aware of the situation and that the Street Department had been requested to extend ditches, which would be done as soon as was practical. There being no further business, Councilnan Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned until Monday, January 16, 1956 at 8 p. m. Time of Adjournment - 7:57 p. m. Approved: Respectfully submitted, City Clerk M yo