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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1956-01-16REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~,tE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1956 PLACE: TIME: Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:03 p. m. by Mayor Smith. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited; after which Invocation was given by Rev. Paul P. Coleman of St. Veronica's Catholic Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith Absent: None MINUTES: Mayor Smith asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the special meeting held December 29, 1955 and the regular meeting of January 3, 1956. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the Minutes be approved as submitted. CLAIMS: frO/3 Mayor Smith then asked if there was a mo~ion to approve the claims for payment. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Total amount of claims - $52,319.47. MISSION ROAD DRAINAGE PUBLIC HEARING: ~/2 g At this time, Mayor Smith stated that the public hearing would be opened on Mission Road & Evergreen Drive Storm Drainage. He remarked that a request had been received that this hearing be continued. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the ~earing be continued until the next regular meeting. MC KEON REZONING HEARING: 50M~ Mayo.~ Smith then opened the public hearir.g on the McKeon Rezoning; which was to have lots 13, 14, 15, 16 block 4 Serra Highlands, rezoned from a P.C.i~. district to a C-1 district. He asked the City Clerk if he had re- ceived any written protests; to which he replied, none had been received. Mayor Smith then asked if there were any oral protests. None were regis- tered. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the public hearing be closed. Mayor Smith remarked, on the basis that there were uo written or oral protests. Motion as made and seconded was regu- larly carried. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE At this time, Councilman Rocca introduced an ordinance on the rezoning of MC KEON REZONING: the ;~cKeon property. City Attorney Lyons asked if a motion could be .~/g7 made waiving the reading and providing for the introduction of the ordi- nance by title only. Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlem and regularly carried; after which City Attorney Lyons read the title of the ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. 2303 MAZZANTI ZONING: Proceeding on to the next subject matter concerning resolutions, City Attom~ey Lyons gave a brief explanation on the resolution he had been instructed to prepare concerning the Mazzanti rezoning; after which Coun- cilman Gamlen introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF SAID CITY TO RECONSIDER THE MATTER OF THE ZONING OF THE MAZZANTI PROPERTY." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen; Noes, Mayor Smith. COUNTY REQUEST TO WAIVE TAXES ON DUMP AREA: City Attorney Lyons asked that the resolution to request the County to waive taxes on the dump area be postponed to the next regular meeting, at w?.kch time it would be ready. PONDEROSA ROAD ROW: City Attorney Lyons then stated that item #3 under resolutions, concerning the acceptance of a deed for Ponderosa Road right-of-way, had been taken care of at the previous meeting. MAZZANTI REZONING: At this time, Mayor Smith remarked to City Attorney Lyons that the Council was still on the first item under resolutions, concerning the Mazzanti matter. Mayor Smith then stated that the Planning Commission had recom- mended the granting of the use permit. D~scussion followed, at which time Mr. Scampini, attorney for Mr. Mazzanti, and Mr. Gaudio, attorney for the protestants, spoke on the subject matter; as well as members of the City Council. Councilman Gamlen then moved that, in view of the resolution just introduced, he saw no other action but to table the matter until the Council had heard from the Planning Commission. Councilman Cortesi sec- onde~ the motion, after which further discussion followed. Roll call vote was a~ follows: Councilman Rocca stated 5hat since the motion was to table the application, he voted no, that he would be in agreement to con- tinuing it; Councilman Lucchio, Aye; Councilman Cortesi, Aye; Councilman Gamlen, Aye, Mayor Smith, No. COUN~TY REQUEST TO WAIVE TAXES ON DUMP AREA: PONDEROSA ROAD ROW: Mayor Smith stated that a request had been received to hold over the reso- lution requesting the County to waive taxes on the dump area. Mayor Smith then said that the resolution concerning the acceptance of a deed for Ponderosa Road row had already been taken care of at the last meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 2304 Mayor Smith, at this time, said that a request had been received from the AGREEMENT, EXCESS SLUDGE Director of Public Works and the City Manager concerning the matter of the DISPOSITION: ~~ sale of sludge from the Disposal Plant. City Attorney Lyons explained the contract which he had prepared, embodying the terms which had been inform- ally agreed upon by the City of San Bruno, South San Francisco and Cecil Geragnty, who was engaged in the business of processing fertilizer commer- cially. Discussion followed, after which Councilman Rocca introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTH- ORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BET~'EEN SAID CITY AND THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO, ON THE ONE HAND, AND CECIL J. GERAGHTY, AN INDIVIDUAL, WITH RESPECT TO THE DISPOSITION OF EXCESS QUANTITIES OF SLUDGE FROM THE SEWAGE January 3, 1956. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the Minutes be approved as submitted. CLAIMS: ,~-O/3 Mayor Smith then asked if there was a motion to approve the claims for payment. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Total amount of claims - $52,319.47. MISSION ROAD DRAINAGE PUBLIC HEARING: ~/~ ~ At this time, ~ayor Smith stated that the public hearing would be opened on Mission Road & Evergreen Drive Storm Drainage. He remarked that a request had been received that this hearing be continued. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly csrried, that the hearing be continued until the next regular meeting. MC KEON REZONING HEARING: 50~q Mayor Smith then opened the public hearing on the Mcgeon Rezoning; which was to have lots 13, 14, 15, 16 block 4 Serra Highlands, rezoned from a P.C.M. disirict to a C-1 district. He asked the City Clerk if he had re- ceived any written protests; to which he replied, none had been received. Mayor Smith then asked if there were any oral protests. None were regis- tered. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the public hearing be closed. Mayor Smith remarked, on the basis that there were no written or oral protests. Motion as made and seconded was regu- larly carried. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE At this time, Councilman Rocca introduced an ordinance on the rezoning of MC KEON REZONING: the McKeon property. City Attorney Lyons asked if a motion could be ~-/~7 made waiving the reading and providing for the introduction of the ordi- nance by title only. Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried; after which City Attorney Lyons read the title of the ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. 2303 MAZZANTI ZONING: Proceeding on to the next subject matter concerning resolutions, City Attorney Lyons gave a brief explanation on the resolution he had been instructed to prepare concerning the Mazzanti rezoning; after which Coun- cilman Gamlen introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THI~ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF SAID CITY TO RECONSIDER THE MATTER OF THE ZONING OF THE MAZZANTI PROPERTY." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen; Noes, Mayor Smith. COUNTY REQUEST TO WAIVE TAXES ON DUmP AREA: City Attorney Lyons asked that the resolution to request the County to waive taxes on the dump area be postponed to the next regular meeting, at which time it would be ready. PONDEROSA ROAD ROW: ~o~ City Attorney Lyons then stated that item #3 under resolutions, concerning the acceptance of a deed for Ponderosa Road right-of-way, had been taken care of at the previous meeting. MAZZANTI REZONING: At this time, Mayor Smith remarked to City Attorney Lyons that the Council was still on the first item under resolutions, concerning the Mazzantt matter. Mayor Smith then stated that the Planning Commission had recom- mended the granting of the use permit. Discussion followed, at which time Mr. Scampini, attorney for Mr. Mazzanti, and Mr. Gaudio, attorney for the protestants, spoke on the subject matter; as well as members of the City Council. Councilman Gamlen then moved that, in,view of the resolution just introduced, he saw no other action but to table the matter until the Council had heard from the Planning Commission. Councilman Cortesi sec- onded the motion, after which further discussion followed. Roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Rocca stated that since the motion was to table the application, he voted no, that he would be in agreement to con- tinuing it; Councilman Lucchio, Aye; Councilman Cortesi, Aye; Councilman Gamlen, Aye, Mayor Smith, No. COUNTY REQUEST TO WAIVE TAXES ON DUMP AREA: 2-2 .~.~-- PONDEROSA ROAD ROW: Mayor Smith stated that a request had been received to hold over the reso- lution requesting the County to waive taxes on the dump area. Mayor Smith then said that the resolution concerning the acceptance of a deed for Ponderosa Road row had already been taken care of at the last meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 2304 Mayor Smith, at this time, said that a request had been received from the AGREEMENT, EXCESS SLUDGE Director of Public Works and the City Manager concerning the matter of the DISPOSITION: ~O~ sale of sludge from the Disposal Plant. City Attorney Lyons explained the contract which he had prepared, embodying the terms which had been inform- ally agreed upon by the City of San Bruno, South San Francisco and Cecil Geraghty, who was engaged in the business of processing fertilizer commer- cially. Discussion followed, after whioh Councilman Rocca introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTH- ORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO, ON THE ONE ~ND, AND CECIL J. GERAGHTY, AN INDIVIDUAL, WITH RESPECT TO THE DISPOSITION OF EXCESS QUANTITIES OF SLUDGE FROM THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. RESOLUTION NO. 2305 INTENTION TO SELL BURI BURI FIRE STATION: SUBDIVISION ORDI NANC ~. AMENDMENTS: 1ST READING, UNIFORM FOOD ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE NO. 382 COUNTY COLLECTION OF CITY TAKES: ALLEN ANNEXATION: EL CAMINO PARK DEDICATION: 31 ~ 7 RECESS:--- ST. PAUL' S METHODIST CHURCH VARIANCE PERMIT: ELMER GINN APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE: STAR BOLT CO. USE PERMIT: A. NICOLINI & SONS USE PERMIT: MAC CORPORATION USE PERMITS: CAESAR-CALLAN DEV. CO. VARIANCE PERMIT: City Attorney Lyons then stated that he had one further resolution, which congerned the resolution of intention of the City to sell the present Burl Burl Fire Station site. After a brief explanation, Councilman Lucchio introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SELL OR TRANSFER CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY OWNED BY SAID CITY, TO-WIT: THE ENTIRE BURI BURI FIRE STATION PRO?ERTY (BOTH LAND AND ALL I~PROVEMENTS, INCLUDING STATION BUILDING)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, C~uncilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. MayOr Smith then proceeded on to the ma~ter of Ordinances, taking up first the Subdivision Ordinance amendments. Councilman Rocca remarked that he understood the City Attorney wished to hold this ordinance over. Discuss- ion followed concerning a joint meeting between the Planning Commission, Council members, Department Heads, and interested parties; after which Maycr Smith asked if it would be in order to hold the meeting on January 30, 1956 at 7:30 p. m. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried. City Attorney Lyons, at this time, explained the revisions made in the Uniform Food Ordinance, requested by the County Health Department, and which appeared as item #2 under Ordinances. He requested a motion waiving the reading of the ordinance and introd'lcing it by title only as it was so~e nine pages in length. Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Coancilman Rocca and regularly carried, after which City Attorney Lyons read the title of the ordinance. Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the next item under Ordinances, which Con- cerned the second reading of the ordinance authorizing County collection of ~axes. After a brief discussion and explanation by the City Attorney, he msked if a motion could be made waiving the reading and adopting it by title only. CoUncilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried. City Attorney Lyons read the title of the ordinance, whLch was as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TRANSFERRING TO THE ASSESSOR, TAX COLLKCTOR, AND TREASURER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES PERFDRMED BY THE ASSESSOR, TAX COLLECTOR, AND TREASURER OF SAID CITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUNCTIONS OF ASSESSING FOR, LEVYING, AND COLLECTING MUNICIPAL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES." Mayor Smith then said that a request had been made to hold the matter of AlLen Annexation over, and that if there were no objections, it would be so ordered. No objections were registered. Proceeding on to the next item under Ordinances, which concerned the E1 Camino Park, Mayor Smith said that this would be held ~ver until the proper description had been received. Recess was declared at 9:17 p. m. and the meeting recalled to order at 9:27 p. m. The meeting, upon being recalled to order, Mayor Smith proceeded on to the matter of unfinished business, taking ap first the variance application of St. Paul's Methodist Church as receive¢ from the Planning Commission in their inter-office memorandum dated JaLuary 11, 1956.~ Lengthy discussion followed, at which time Rev. Wall spoke in behalf of the church, and Mr. Angelo Scampini, representing the protestant, spoke in behalf of Mr. D. W. Ratto. Mayor Smith then moved that St. Paul's Methodist Church be granted the variance as it appeared in their application. Councilman Gamlen asked if it was to be with the 22' setback, ';o which Mayor Smith replied as they requested it in their application in i~s entirety. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion, after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Gamlen, Smi';h; Noes, none; Abstained, Councilman Cortesi. Next taken up was the matter of the Elner Ginn business license. Mayor Smith remarked that the Police Chief recommended against the issuance of th~ license. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regu- larly carried, that under the circumstances, the application be denied. Next item under unfinished business concerned the use permit of the Star Bolt Company. Mr. D. W. Ratio, presen~ in the amdience, remarked that the people would be buying the property and had agreed to stay 25 feet from the property line. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the permit granted. Use permit resolution #508, as applied for by Andrew Nicolini & Sons, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that it be granted. Also received from the Planning Commission was use permit resolution #511, as applied for by the Mac Corporation, recommending that it be granted; as well as the extension of a use permit of the Mac Corporation, received from the Planning Commission in their inter-office memorandum dated January 11, 195~. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca anc regularly carried, that all three use permits be granted as submitted. Variance resolution #505, as applied for by the Caesar-Callan Development Co., was received from the Planning Commission recommending that it be grmnted. Discussion followed, after w'~ich Councilman Lucchio moved that the application be denied as it had not been proven to the Council that there was any reason for the variance. Councilman Cortesi seconded the motion, after which brief discussion followed. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Cortesi, Rocca, Lucchio; Noes, Councilmen G~nlen & Smith. /O SAM CELLI VARIANC~ PERMIT: COUNTY WIDE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: MONTHLY REPORTS: J. M. FRUCHT CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: CIVIL SERVICE EXAM. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: COURTESY BOXES PARKING METER FINES: -co7 GASOLINE PROJECTS PLANS ~ SPECIFICATIONS: CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES: STAFF MEETING MINUTES: PERSONNEL MATTERS: ALLISON COOKIE CO. USE PERMIT: ~'0 ~"0 Varimnce resolution #507, as applied for by Sam Celli, was received from the PLanning Commission, recommending that it be granted. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamle~ and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Communication dated December 29, 1955 was received from the County Manager's office, together with a memors~ium dated January 3, 1956 from the office of the City Manager, concerning the matter of a County Wide Flood Control Distr~ct. Councilman Rocca then moved that the City Attorney and the City Manager be instructed ito acknowledge the letter and tell them that we are very much in favor of proper flood control; and, in view of the meeting to be held by the North County Cities on February 2, 1956, we would prefer to gkve specific thoughts to their letter after that meeting. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. Department monthly reports for the month of December were received from the office of the City Clerk, Building Inspector, Police Department, Fire Deparzment, Poundmaster, Librarian, and Tax Collector for the months of November and December. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlea and regularly carried, that the reports be accepted and filed. Comm:Aaication dated January 5, 1956 was received from Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Frucht, 360 E1 Cortez Way, together with a memorandum dated January 10, 1956 from the office of the City Manager, concerning damages alleged to have aeen suffered by Mr. & Mrs. Frucht curing the storm of December 22, 1955. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Inter-office memorandum dated January 3, 1956 was received from the office of tae City Manager, concerning civil service examinations. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the communication be accepted and filed. Inter-office memorandum dated January 10., 1956 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning courtesy boxes for parking meter fines. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regu- larly carried, that the memorandum be accepted and placed on file. Inter-office memorandum dated January 13, 1956 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning street work to be done under the present memorandum gas tax agreement. Discussion followed, after which City Manager McClung gave a brief explanation as to the work which was to be done. Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, that the recommendation be accepted. Co']ncilman Cortesi then requested to know who the engineer was that was to do the work, to which Director of Ptblic Works Goss replied he proposed to employ the firm of Wilsey & Ha~.. Lengthy discussion followed, at ~hich time it was suggested that poss:bly Mr. Peck, a local engineer, could handle this work. Councilman Roccm then moved that Mr. Goss discuss tats matter with Mr. Peck; and, provided he gives us the same rapidity at no greater cost, the job should be awarded to him. Councilman Cortesi seconded the motion, after which Mayor Smith remarked that there was a motion already before the house. Councilman Gamlen remarked that he would amend his motion along the lines of Councilman Rocca's motion. Councilman Rocca suggested, with Councilman GamLen's agreement, the City extend one months time to Mr. Peck. Council- man Gamlen agreed to this amendment, after which Councilman Rocca seconded the motion and amendments as made. Motion as amended was regularly carried, after which the motion as originally made was regularly carried. Councilman Lucchio then moved that as soon as practical, and as soon as the work load of Mr. Goss's office permits, they make available an estimate of ~he cost to improve Spruce Avenue fro~ Parkway to Railroad Avenue and Lux Avenue from Airport Boulevard to Spruce Avenue; and, if necessary, beyond to the point of excavation of the Loma Linda excavation, which would be their fair share of the improvements. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion, after which Mr. Goss replie~ that he would not be able to supply this information until the work a'as completed. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Inter-office memorandum was received frem the office of the City Manager dated January 13, 1956, concerning codification of ordinances. .After brief discussion, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that a contract be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk with the Michie Publications for this work. Staff meeting minutes of January 4, 1956 were received from the office of the ~ity Manager. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that they be accepted and placed on file. The next item taken up concerned person~.el matters, which were as follows: Reqaest for an examination for the position of Recreation Supervisor, Sick leave for Head Custodian A1 Mutti, leave of absence request from the City Treasurer, and expiration of the term of Fred J Lautze as commissioner with the Itousing Authority of the City of South San Francisco. To this, Director of Public Works Goss added the resignation of Kenneth Knutsen as Public Works Inspector and the temporary appointment of Robert DeHart to replace him. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the personnel matters be accepted and placed on file. The matter of Allison's Cookie Co. use permit was requested held over. There being no objections, it was so ordered. // CALIFORNIA RECREATION CONFERENCE: ~~ Communication dated January 9, 1956 was received from the Recreation Com- mission concerning the recommendation that commissioners Glen Smith & Wilivene Simonovich, or alternates, be authorized to attend the 8th Annual Conference to be held in San Diego, February 12 & 13, 1956. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that it be accepted and placed on file. STATE AGENCY REPORT: State agency report was received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control concerning the transfer of a license at the Town House, 115 Grand Avenue. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that it be accepted and placed on file. FLOOD PROBLEMS & MASTER DRAINAGE STUDY: Councilman Gamlen, at this time, stated he had one item - that as a result of the council's several conversations concerning flood problems and a master drainage study, and in order to ascertain whether it should be a County project or City wide, proposed as a matter of public knowledge and for the bemef~t~Of ~th~ Clty, that the offLcials of the various improvement groups and any other interested organizations be invited to meet with the City Council and the firm of Wilsey & Ham and have the same picture given to them as the City Council had received. Councilman Rocca seconded the proposal, after which Councilman Lucchio commended Councilman Gamlen for his thoughts and suggestions. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Brief discussion followed concerning the meeting date; after which Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio, that Wed- nesday, January 25, 1956 at 7:30 p. m. be set as the meeting date. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Smith instructed the City ~anager to contact the various improvement groups within the City.~. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, February 6, 195~ at 8 p. m. Time of Adjournment - 11:00 p. m. Approved: Respectfully submitted, City Clerk