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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1956-02-20PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MI NUTES CLAIMS MISSION ROAD-EVERGREEN DRIVE STORM DRAINAGE HEARING:~?~ ~ STUDENT GOVERNMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 2312 SOUTH CANAL ACCOUNT: WAIVER OF TAXES: RESOLUTION NO. 2313 MEMORIAL DRIVE PLAN LINES: ~-D gq RESOLUTION NO. 2314 AUTHORI ZING PURCHASE OF THOMPSON PROPERTY: RESOLUTION NO. 2315 REIMBURSEMENT FOR STORM DAMAGES: RESOLUTION NO. 2316 AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY COLLECTION OF TAXES: R~GULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OY SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20~ 1956 Co'ancil Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:17 p. m. by Mayor Smith. PLedge of Allegiance to the flag was receited, after which Invocation was given by Rev. Maurice Wicker of the Southern Baptist Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith None No minutes were submitted for approval. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly cm~ried, that claims as submitted be approved for payment. First item on the agenda concerned the matter of the pUblic hearing on Mission Road and Evergreen Drive Storm Drainage. Mayor Smith remarked thzt all the information on the subject matter was not ready as yet, and if there were no objections, it wo'~ld be held over to the next meet- ing. City Attorney Lyons remarked ,ha; this could be held to the next adjourned meeting of Monday, February 27 at 5 p. m. Councilman Rocca mcved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the matter be placed on the agenda of the adjourned meeting for February 27 at 5 p. m. Mayor Smith then informed the people that the students who were acting as council members under the Student Day Program sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce would, at this time, act on the resolutions although no official action could be taken. He then declared a recess at 8:25 p. m. to allow the students the opportmnity to act. The meeting was re- called to order at 8:37 p. m. In proceeding on with the next order of business, Mayor Smith took up the matter of resolutions, the first being the matter of South Canal Street account. After a brief explananion by the City Attorney, Coun- cilman Gamlen introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING A ~PECIAL BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE PUR- POSE OF PAYING THE COST OF IMPROVING SOUTH CANAL STREET AND MAYFAIR AVENUE EXTENSION, AS DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2207, DES- IGNATING THE ~AYOR AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS OFFICIALS TO SIGN ALL CHECKS DRAWN ON SAID ACCOUNT, PROV~ DING FOR THE TEMPOHARY TRANSFER OF /ONEYS FROM THE GENERAL FUND INTO SAID ACCOUNT, AND PROVIDING FOR REIiBURSEMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. The next resolution before the Council for action concerned a waiver of taxes. Mayor Smith remarked that the resolution in question had been misplaced in transit, and, if there were no objections, it would be placed on ~he next Council agenda. There being no objections, it was so ordered. City Attorney Lyons then briefly explained the next resolution concerning Memorial Drive Extension, after which Councilman Rocca introduced, "A RES- OLd,ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SETTING PLAN LINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SENSORIAL DRIVE, A PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE, FRO~ ORANGE AVENUE TO CHESTNUT AVENUE." Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Gamlen, Smish; Noes, Councilman Cortesi; Abstained, Councilman Lucchio. City Attorney Lyons explained the next resolution concerning the auth- orization for the purchase of real property belonging to John Thompson to be used for playground purposes. After explanation by the City Attor- ney, Councilman Cortesi introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM JOHN THOMPSON." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Cou~.cilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. Councilman Lucchio stated that in connection with the Thompson property, he moved that the rental to be derived from the residents living in the home be used as rep].acement fund as long as it is rente~ and for the amortization of the $1~,500.00. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. City Attorney Lyons stated that he had ~hree resolutions which were pre- pared, although they were not shown lis;ed on the agenda. He briefly explained the first resolution which had to do with the reimbursement for flood damage, after which Councilman Lucchio introduced, 'iA RESOLUTION OF YHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTM SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING REIM- BURSEMENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE, FOR EXPENDITURES FOR RESTORATION OF STORM D~AINAGE FACILITIES DAMAGED BY FLilOD." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. City Attorney Lyons then took up the next resolution prepared concerning the execution of an agreement between the City and the County, providing for the assessing and collection of municipal taxes. After explanation, Councilman Rocca introduced, "A RESOLUT7ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WRITTEN AGREE- MENT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 382 OF SAID CITY, ~HICH AGREEMENT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDES FOR THE COMPENSATION TO 3~ PAID TO THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR THE COLLECTION OF MUNICIPAL TAX~S OF SAID CITY, AS PROVIDED FOR BY SAID ORDINANCE NO. 382." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, GamLen, Smith. RESOLUTION NO. 2317 ACCEPTING DEED FROM BRUSCO: ~-R ~ 0 EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY, REQUEST TO BE HEARD: BRUSCO REZONING ORD. 1ST READING: '/67 ORDINANCE NO. 384 UNIFORM FOOD ORD: ORDINANCE NO. 385 F I REWORKS: ~-/&, '7 1ST READING ORD. REG. AUTO WRECKING: 7 SUBDIVISION ORD: 7 MAZZANTI REZONING: MAZZANTI PBOPERTY: BAUER-LESSER VARIANCE PERMIT: SPRUCE AVENUE DRAINAGE DITCH: Ct~y Attorney Lyons next explained a resoluti.on prepared accepting a deed from James & Louise Brusco to the City of South San Francisco, after w~'~ch Councilman Cortesi introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OY THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A DEED FROM JAMES Ho BRUSCO A~D LOUISE BRUSCO, HIS WIFE, TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." Roll call gote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, G~nlen, Smith. A: this time, Mr. Burton, attorney for the Municipal Employees Association, present in the audience, requested to be heard on a matter concerning the m~nicipal employees, but was instructed by Mayor Smith that he was out of order since the subject matter did not appear on the agenda. He was also instructed to communicate by letter so that the matter would be placed on the agenda. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, that Mr. Burton be allowed the privtlea~,~g~'being heard. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Cortesi & Lucchio; Noes, Councilmen Rocca, Gamlen, Smith. Brief discussion followed concerning Mr. Button's right to speak on the subject matter. Mayor Smith then proceeded on to ordinances, taking up first the matter of the Brusco Rezoning. City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance in full, after'which Councilman Gamlen introduced the ordinance for the first reading. City Attorney Lyons then stated that tae uniform food ordinance, which hac had its first reading at the last meeting, was now ready for second r~ading and adoption. He remarked tha': since the ordinance was rather l~ngthy and the council was familiar with its contents, he would appre- ciate a motion waiving the reading and adopting the ordinance by title. Cc~ncilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the reading be waived and the ordinance be adopted by title only. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. City Attorney Lyons then said that the ordinance cOncerning fireworks was now ready for its second reading and adoption. He stated that a motion could be made waiving the reading of the ordinance and adopting it by title only. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. City Attorney Lyons at this time read ~n full the ordinance prepared retulating auto wrecking business activities within the City, after which Councilman Rocca introduced the ordinance for its first reading. Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the next item on the agenda which con- cerned the matter of the Subdivision Ordinance. City Attorney Lyons re- marked that this matter had been discussed in study session and it had be~n agreed at that time to retype the ordinance and its amendments in its entirety so that it would be in a composite form. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objections, the City Manager would be in- structed to have this retyped and placed on the agenda. City Attorney Lyons stated that Mr. Doyle and Mr. Smith of the Builders Association shoAld receive a copy for their study. The first item under unfinished business concerned the matter of the Mazzanti rezoning. Discussion took place on the matter of the City being represented by an~outside attorney in the mandamus action filed by Scam- piti & Mortars in behalf of the applicant seeking a use permit for his property. After discussion, !Councllma~ Gamlen moved, secOnded by Mayor Smk';h, that the City Manager be instructed to secure an attorney to rep- resent the City in the mandamus proceedings. After further discuslion, roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Gamlen, Smi=h; Noes, Councilman Cortesi. Communication dated February.13, 1956 was received from the offices of Scanpini,,~Mortara & Ertola concerning the city's offer on the purchasing of =he Mazzanti property. After brief discussion, Councilman Gamlen mo~ed, seconded by Councilman Rocca, t~At the C~ty owned property along Airport Boulevard be appraised. He further remarked that he did not wis~ to bind himself on any approiall ~o trade, but just wished to move to have it appraised. Mayor Smith remarked that this was with respect to ~he property near, the Sewage Treatment Plant,' which was declared as surplus. Councilman Rocca also stated that when the app~sisal was made, tha~ it should be a complete appraisal showing the appraisals both for front and rear frontages. Roll call vo~e was as follows: Ayes, Council- men Rocca, L~cchio, Gamlen, Smith; Noes, Councilman Cortesi. Nex~ taken up was the matter of the reqaest of the ~evelopers of BurS Burl #3 for reconsideration of previous City Council decision on their variance application. Discussion followed, at which time it was mentioned thai; the matter should go before the Planning Commission before coming back to the Council. Planning Commissi~n Secretary Roy Ghilardi, present in the audience, remarked that it had b~en recjommended to Bauer-Lesser that they make re-application:on the subject matter. Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objections, this matter would be placed on the penaing agenda. No objections, having been registered, it was so ordered. Co~aunication dated February 17, 1956 was received from the Spruce Avenue property owners, over the signature of ~r. E. G. Coopman, concerning their proposal for the installation of drainage pipe, costs of which were to be borne by the property owners. Councilman Rocca me~d, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the City accept the offer as outlined in Mr. Coopman'$ letter for the Spruce Avenue property owners, dated February 17, RECESS: -- TONY'S TAVERN APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE: HAMLIN CO. USE PERMIT: HAMLIN CO. VARIANCE APPLICATION: ~o9o SEASIDE OIL CO. USE PERMIT: ~-o~-o MAC CORPORATION USE PERMIT: ~.~o ~'o BRODHEAD STEEL PRODUCTS CO. USE PERMIT: ~O~'o PETE MAZZANTI USE PERMIT: HAl/LIN CO. VARIANCE APPL~ ATION: KENWOOD CO. VARIANCE APPLICATION: G. W. WILLIAMS CO. VARIANCE APPLICATION: MONTHLY REPORTS all costs of which were to be borne by the property owners. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Gamlen, Smith. Councilman Lucchio abstained, stating that it was on the basis that Mr. Coopman was his employer. Councilman Cortesi abstained, stating that by law he was required to do so. Councilman GamLen stated that for the benefit of the audience, the temporary pipe was being installed along Spruce Avenue. Mayor Smith then remarked tha~ the Director of Public Works stated that he reconunended at this time that the contractor be allowed to proceed with the improvement of Sou~hMayfair Avenue. After brief discussion, Mayor Smith instructed Director of P~blic Works Goss to irstruct the contractor to proceed with the work. City Attorney Lyons stated that he would have a resolution prepared on the matter for the ne~;t agenda. Recess was declared at 9:27 p.m. and t~e meeting recalled to order at 9:~4 p. m. Application was received from Louise and Joseph Gartner, 1267 Morningside Avenue, to engage in the business of on-sale beer and wine establishment at 220 Lux Avenue. City Attorney Lyons suggested that the matter of the application be held over until the applicants submit to the City a 1Lcense from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Mayor Smith then sand that on the basis of the City Attorney's recommendation, if there were no objections, this matter would be held over until such time as the applicants secured a license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Use permit resolution #521, as applie~ for by the Hamlin Co., was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, Cenying permission for the erection of a self-service drive-in restaurant. At this time, City Clerk Rodondi read a communication as received from the Hamlin Co. and the Winston Manor Home Owners Association, dated Sebruary 17, 1956, on the subject ma~ter. Discussion followed, at whick time, the applicant spoke as well as Mr. John Breed, member of the Planting Commission. After discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Ccuncilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for s~udy and presentation to the Council again with maps and their recom- me:~dations. Mayor Smith then instructed the City Manager to see that this was properly communicated to the Planning Commission. Mayor Smith then said that under item #3, variance application appeared as applied for by Mr. Hamlin. He instructed the City Manager to like- wise refer this back to the Planning Commission so that they might be considered together. Use permit resolution #522, as appliec for by the Seaside Oil Co., was r~ceived from the Planning Commission granting them permission to erect a neon sign, 5' x 5' on top of the ex~sting sign, location of which was 2~ Linden Avenue. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the reco~nendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and permission granted. Use permit resolution #523, as applied for by the Mac Corporation, was received from the Planning Commission granting them permission to erect a gasoline service station on lots 13 & 14 block 4 Serra Highlands Unit #2-A, subject to the conditions as listed. CouncilmanGamlen moved, sec- onded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and permission granted. Use permit resolution #524, as applied for by the Brodhead Steel Products Co., was received from the Planning Commission granting them permission to erect a steel fabricating plant and office at 143 South Linden Avenue. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and. permission granted. ~se permit resolution #525 was received from the Planning Commission, as applied for by Pete Mazzanti, recomme~ng that permission be granted to construct four temporary greenhouses, each 25' x 180'. Councilman Rocca noved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen ~nd regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and permission granted. The next matter concerned the variance application of Hamlin Co., which Lad already been referred back to the Planning Commission by earlier Council action. Variance application #519, as applied for by the Kenwood Co., was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending the granting of a variance of 15' front yard setback in block 16 on Brentwood Drive. Coun- cilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, ~hat the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and per- nlssion granted. Variance application #520, as applied for by the G. W. Williams Co., was received from the Planning Commissior recommending permission be granted 5o eliminate the 15' front yard setback in the Southwood Commercial District, being lots 6 & 7 and nly. 10' of lot 8, Resubdivision Southwood Co~unercial Tract. Councilman Rocca ~oved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the reco, mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and permission granted. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that monthly reports as received for the month of January from the Librarian, Humane Officer, Tax Collector, Police Department, City Clerk and Fire Department be accepte¢ and placed on file. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that personnel matters appearing under item #2, which were as follows: ?-ooo ~--000 ~-ooo 2--A, 2-B. 2-C. 2-D. 2-E. 2-F. 2-G. 1956 expirations - Boards and Co~missions Resignation of Planning Commissioner Ray Vernon Probationary appointment of Chemist Clerk John Collins Recent scores in Chemist Clerk examinations Results of recent Assistant Engineer examination Special Police Officer appointment - H. B. Johansen Compulsory retirement due to age - Jack Hickey, be accepted and placed on file. ~-000 Councilman Lucchio then stated: "If I may, under the scores inthe Chemist Clerk examination, it brings myself to a feeling that we do not have a way that I personally feel is a fair and expedient manner of grading the people that have taken the examinations ........ I move, in view of my opinion, that the Personnel Board be instructed to review, and if neces- sary, obtain professional advice to accumulate or compile the composite score in the w~ttten and/or oral examinations whenever held." After brief discussion, Councilman Gamlen seeonded the motion, which was follow- ed by further discussion. Councilman Gamlen then remarked that in accord- ande.with the discussion held, he wished it understood that his second was/h8 way intended to be criticism of the Personnel Board, but that he wished to see a survey made to ascertain if our system was as good as the rest of them. Further discussion took place, at which time Mayor Smith an~ Councilman Rocca also remarked that it was in no way a reflection on the Personnel Board. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. At this time, Mayor Smith thanked the students who appeared here tonight ac~ing in place of department heads, and dismissed them. He also com- mended the Junior Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring this event. CHEMIST CLERK JOHN COLL INS PROBATIONARY APPOI NTME NT: P-oeo Mayor Smith then went back to the subject of personnel matters, taking up ~he inter-office memorandum dated February 10, 1956 as received from Sup~. of Sanitation Schweining concerning the probationery appointment of John E. Collins as Chemist Clerk. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that ~he recommendation of Henry Schweining be accepted and the appointment of John E. Collins as Chemist Clerk approved. SPECIAL OFFICER JOHANSEN APPOINTMENT: f-O00 Nex~ taken up under personnel matters was the special police officer appointment of H. B. Johansen. Councilman Gamlen moved/ seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the appointment of H. B. Johznsen as special police officer by the Police Chief be confirmed. JACK HICKEY RETIREMENT: ~9~0 OD Mayor Smith then remarked that the compulsory retirement of one of the city's oldest employees had taken place, which was that of Jack Hlckey, a ~ember of the Street Department. He recommended to the Council that a resolution be prepared extending to the employee appreciation for his ma~y years of service. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution for adoption by the City Council, commending the services of Jack Hickey. ADOLPH SOLDANI: ~Oo 0 Mayor Smith then suggested that the City Attorney also prepare a reso- lution regarding Mr. Adolph Soldani, who served the City for many years and passed away prior to his retirement. Councilman Gamlen moved, sec- onded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the City Attorney als~ prepare a resolution for Adolph SoLdani. 1955-1 PARKING DISTRICT: The next matter under reports concerned the Parking District. Mr. Angelo Scampini, attorney for the parking district, requested the City Council to p~t this matter down formally for a kearing at the second meeting in March. Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections, it would be so ordered. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Smi~2 then asked if there was a motion to accept and file the report. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried. It was also agreed that an informal meeting on the Parking District would be held prior to the date set for the hearing. PARK~¥AY TERRACE #3 DRA INAGE: ~-/~ 7 Comnunication dated January 13, 1956 was received from the Home Owners of Parkway Terrace Subdivision #3 concerning drainage conditions on upper Orange Avenue and Parkway. Accompanying the communication were inter-office memorandums dated February 8, 10 & 16 from the offices of the City Manager and Director of Public Works. Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion to accept and file the report. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. HAZARDOUS INTERSECTIONS THREE YEAR REPORT: 5-151 Communication dated January 9, 1956 was received from the Winston Manor Home Owners Association, Inc., accompanied by a communication dated Jah- uar~14;,1956 from the E1 Rancho P. T. A., together with an inter-office memorsmlum dated February 9, 1956 from th~ office of the City Manager, concerning hazardous intersections. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the report be accepted and placed on file. SPRUCE AVE. IMP. FRANCISCO DR. CLOSING: Communication dated February 6, 1956 was received from the Francisco Terrace Improvement Club, together with an inter-office memorandum from the office of the City Manager dated February 15, 1956, concerning the improvement of Spruce Avenue and the closing of Francisco Drive. Brief discussion took place, at which time John Breed, president of the Fran- cisco Terrace Improvement Club, spoke on the subject matter. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the report of the City Manager be accepted and placed on file. Lengthy discussion followed bv Mr. ~'oo */ me~bers of the Council and Mr. Breed that a meeting would be held at 4:33 February 21, 1956 in the office ot the Mayor, at which time the mazter would be discussed. Councilman Lucchio stated his desires to be present at such meeting. OTHER REPORTS: Mayor Smith then took up item 4-D, which concerned the following reports: Berry R. O. W. for Conmur Street extension. Matching Funds for Shoreline development. Grover Lincoln blasting damage. Hartford Insurance Co. sidewalk survey. Dollar Avenue Plans and specifications. Baden Avenue widening - plans and specifications. Spruce Avenue widening - plans and specifications. Animal Shelter plans and specifications. M.I.S. reports on City Council procedure. CONMUR ST. EXT. BERRY R.O.W: asking if there was a motion to accept and file these reports. Brief discussion followed, after which Mayor Smith stated the City should take steps to institute condemnation proceedings against the Berry r.o.w, on Conmur Street Extension as this had been pending for quite some time. Ci:y Attorney Lyons said that the Council could instruct him to have ready for the next meeting the proper resolution declaring the necessity of ~he property for a public thoroughfare. Mayor Smith said that if there were no objections, the City Attorney would have the resolution ready for the next meeting. It was so ordered. SHORELINE PLANNING ASSN. MATCHING FUNDS: ~l,~l Conmunication dated February 1, 1956 was received from the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Inc., together with an inter-office menorandum dated February 3, 1956 from the office of the City Manager, concerning matching funds for shoreline development. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the re- por~ be accepted and placed on file. G. W. LINCOLN DAMAGES LOMALINDA BLASTING OPERATIONS: SIDEWALK REPAIR SURVEY: Communication dated February 3, 1956 was received from G. W. Lincoln concerning alleged damages to his building as a result of dynamiting operations in the Loma Linda subdivisicn. Councilman Gamlen moved, sec- onded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the report be accepted and filed. Conmunication dated February 9, 1956 was received from the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. concerning sidewalk survey. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the re~ort be accepted and ordered filed a~d the City Manager take the appro- priate action. DOLLAR AVENUE IMPROVEMENT: Co~L~unication dated February 16, 1956 ~as received from the office of the City Manager concerning Dollar Avenue improvements, plans & speci- fications. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, the plans and specifications be accepted subject to their being accepted and approved by t~e Division of Highways. City Massager McClung remarked that upon approval by the Division of Highways, bids would be called for, which would then come to the attention of the City Council after they had been ccmpiled. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the recommend- at,on and report of the City Manager be accepted as made. BADEN, SPRUCE & ORANGE AVES. IMPROVEMENT: Communication dated February 16, 1956 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning Baden Avenre widening plans and specifications. An explanation was given by the Director of Public Works, at which time he explained the improvement of Baden, Spruce and Orange Avenues, which had been placed as one project. Orange Avenue was to be improved from RaiLroad to Grand Avenues; Baden Avenue from Linden to Spruce Avenues; and Spruce Avenue from Railroad Avenue to Parkway. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that plans and specifications as submitted by the Director of Public Works on the above mentioned streets be approved, subject to the approval of the Division of Highways. Dis- cussion followed, at which time, Councilman Lucchio remarked that he feL~ that the Loma Linda Co. should be the ones to bear the cost on the improvement of Spruce Avenue. After f~rther discussion, roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith; Noes, none; Abstained, Councilman Lucchio, stating that he was abstaining from vo~£ng on the basis that he did not wish to prejudice his vote against Baden, but did object to the widening of Spruce Avenue. ANIMAL SHELTER: Cornnunication dated February 16, 1956 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning plans and specifications for the Animal SheLter. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the plans and specifications be accepted, that the Mayor be authorized to sign them after approval had been received by ~he department heads involved. M.I.S. REPORTS ON CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE: Report dated January 25, 1956 was received from the office of the City Manager concerning suggested City Council procedure compiled from the Management Information Service. After brief discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the report be accepted and filed, with the understanding that in due time proper rules of procedure would be adopted. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS: The following miscellaneous reports were received: letter of thanks fron the Cavassa Family; Request of the 12 Mile A. C. for a dance permit; and the annexation of the Annie Ferrari property. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the reports be accepted and placed on file. SHOP TOWEL SEWER RENTAL: ~--O~ ~ Communication dated February 15, 1956 was received from the Superintendent of Sanitation concerning the matter of the sewer 'rental protest of Shop Towel Service & Supply Co., recommending denial of their refund. Coun- cilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, t~.~t the recommendation of the Superintendent of Sanitation be accepted. MAZZANTI REZONING: At this time, Councilman Lucchio asked as to the status of the Mazzanti rezoning from P.C.M. to R-1. After discussion, Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections from the Council, the City Clerk would in- spect the record recommunicate the action of the council on this subject of the rezoning so the Planning Commission may be aware of the Council's wishes. PARKWAY TERRACE #3 DRAINAGE:~.-/~7 Mr. Mallicote, a resident of Parkway Terrace #3, then spoke on the drainage problem in the area due to the grading operations in Park Avenue Heights. Brief discussion followed, at which time Director of Public Works Goss explained the problem as it existed. Director of Public Works Goss was requested by the Mayor to contact Mr. Callan concerning the solution of the matter, and that he also notify the home owners of the meeting to be held so that they might be present at ~hat time. There being no object- ions, it was so ordered. DISCUSSION WITH MR. Mr. Don Broadhead of 1225 Birch Avenue then spoke on the Mayor's method BROADHEAD & ADJOURNMENT: of Council procedure, citing the incident earlier in the meeting at which ~-O~O time Philip Burton was not allowed to speak. Discussion followed between Mr. Broadhead and members of the Counckl; after which Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen a:ld regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, Febru&ry 21, 1956 at 7:30 p. m. Ti~e of Adjournment - 12:25 a. m. Approved: Respectfully submitted, y Clerk