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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1956-02-27PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MASTER DRAINAGE PROPOS I T ION: RESOLUTION NO. 2321: APRIL 10TH ELECTION: APPEARANCE OF COUNCILMAN ROCCA: ---- RESOLUTION NO. 2321: APRIL 10th ELECTION: ORDINANCE NO. 386 PLAC I NG DRA I NAGE PROPOSITIONS ON APRIL BALLOT: RESOLUTION NO. 2322 FORESTVIEW ~ EVERGREEN STORM DRAIN COMPLETION: 237 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1956 Council Chambers, City Hall 5p.m. The meeting was called to order at 5:08 p. m. by Mayor Smith. Present: Absent: Councilmen Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi, Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith ~Councilman Andrew Rocca (Councilman Rocca appeared later in the meeting) Clark Barrett of the firm of Kirkbride, Wilson, Harzfeld & Wallace was present in place of Mr. Morton of that firm, who requested that he appear to give an explanation of the ordinance to be passed on the storm drainage proposition, which was to be placed on the coming ballot. Discussion then took place concerning the cost differences which appeared for open and closed drains, after which Director of Public Works Goss explained his request of Mr. Manin to make an estimate of such open and closed drains. Lengthy discussion then took place concerning the reasons for changing the amounts, making them appear as two propositions on the coming ballot. Discussion also took place concerning the proper explan- ation to the public regarding these amounts. City Manager McClung then explained the various ditches within the City that could be covered with the $800,000.00 proposition. After further discussion, at which time was mentioned the newspaper article concerning Mr. Klassen's report on the previous route of water which proceeded along Spruce Avenue, which was further explained by Director of Public Works Goss. City Attorney Lyons explained the resolution he had prepared, which was to precede the ordinance Mr. Barrett had this evening. This resolution concerned precinct polling places, officers, and propositions to be voted on. Councilman Gamlen then introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1956, DESIGNATING PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES, AND ELECTION OFFICERS, AND DESIGNATING PROPOSITIONS TO BE VOTED UPON." Discussion then followed concerning the omission of the second proposition on the ballot, as well as the necessary Council votes to adopt the reso- lution and the ordinance. Roll call vote on the resolution was as follows: Councilman Lucchio, no, stating that it was only that part of the resolution covering proposition #2 regarding the covered drainage structures on the proposed bond issue; Councilman Cortesi, aye; Council- man Gamlen, aye; Councilman Rocca, absent; Mayor Smith, aye; who stated he was voting aye on all the propositions for the reason that the people should have an opportunity to decide on all matters before the Council. Further discussion followed on the propositions to appear as a bond issue. Councilman Rocca appeared present at the meeting at 6:25 p. m. and remained for the duration. Mayor Smith at this time explained te Councilman Rocca what had taken place concerning the two propositions on the flood control bond issue, also explaining the need for a 4/5 vote on the adoption of the ordinance. At this time, suggested changes to the wording of proposit~n #2 were made, after which City Attorney Lyons suggested the change, "over and above the amount specified." Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the Council rescind the resolution just passed. Councilman Gamlen then introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL 1956,DESIGNATING PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES, AND ELECTION OFFICERS, AND DESIGNATING PROPOSI- TIONS TO BE VOTED UPON." Roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Rocca, aye; Councilman Lucchio, no, stating that he referred to his statement previously made; Councilman Cortesi, aye; Councilman Gamlen, aye; Mayor Smith, aye. ~ City Attorney Lyons then explained the ordinance which had been prepared in connection with the matter of the bond issue, and which Mr. Barrett had in his possession. Councilman Rocca introduced, "AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY TWO PROPOSITIONS OF INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESSES OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF SAID MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS, THE AMOUNTS OF THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID INDEBTEDNESSES TO BE INCURRED THEREFOR, AND THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST TO BE PAID THEREON; FIXING THE DATE OF SAID ELECTION, THE MANNER OF HOLDING THE SAME AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF," after which City Attorney Lyons stated that this ordinance is passed amadopted with only one introduction and reading. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith; Noes, Councilman Lucchio; absent, None. City Attorney Lyons then asked Director of Public Works if it was correct that the Associated Pipeline Co. had completed the improvements on Forest- view & Evergreen Drive, to which he replied, yes they were. Councilman Lucchio introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO D~TERMINING THAT THE INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINS ON FORESTVIEW & EVERGREEN AVENUES HAS BEEN COMPLETED." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. RESOLUTION NO. 2321: APRIL 10TH ELECTION: APPEARANCE OF COUNCILMAN ROCCA: - RESOLUTION NO. 2321: APRIL 10th ELECTION: ORDINANCE NO. 386 PLACING DRAINAGE PROPOSITIONS ON APRIL BALLOT: RESOLUTION NO. 2322 FORESTVIEW & EVERGREEN STORM DRAIN COMPLETION: 7 ADJOURNMENT: Respectfully submitted: to give an explanation of the ordinance to be passed on the storm drainage proposition, which was to be placed on the coming ballot. Discussion then took place concerning the cost differences which appeared for open and closed drains, after which Director of Public Works Goss explained his request of Mr. Manin to make an estimate of such open and closed drains. Lengthy discussion then took place concerning the reasons for changing the amounts, making them appear as two propositions on the coming ballot. Discussion also took place concerning the proper explan- ation to the public regarding these amounts. City Manager McClung then explained the various ditches within the City that could be covered with the $800,000.00 proposition. After further discussion, at which time was mentioned the newspaper article concerning Mr. Klassen's report on the previous route of water which proceeded along Spruce Avenue, which was further explained by D~rector of Public Works Goss. City Attorney Lyons explained the resolution he had prepared, which wa~ to precede the ordinance Mr. Barrett had this evening. This resolution concerned precinct polling places, officers, and propositions to be voted on. Councilman Gamlen then introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1956, DESIGNATING PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES, AND ELECTION OFFICERS, AND DESIGNATING PROPOSITIONS TO BE VOTED UPON." Oiscussion then followed concerning the omission of the second proposition on the ballot, as well as the necessary Council votes to adopt the reso- lution and the ordinance. Roll call vote on the resolution was as follows: Councilman Lucchio, no, stating that it was only that part of the resolution covering proposition #2 regarding the covered drainage structures on the proposed bond issue; Councilman Cortesi, aye; Council- man Gamlen, aye; Councilman Rocca, absent; Mayor Smith, aye; who stated he was voting aye on all the propositions for the reason that the people should have an opportunity to decide on all matters before the Council. Further discussion followed on the propositions to appear as a bond issue. Councilman Rocca appeared present at the meeting at 6:25 p. m. and remaine( for the duration. Mayor Smith at this time explained to Councilman Rocca what had taken place concerning the two propositions on the flood control bond issue, also explaining the need for a 4/5 vote on the adoption of the ordinance. At this time, suggested changes to the wording of proposit~n #2 were made, after which City Attorney Lyons suggested the change, "over and above the amount specified." Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the Council rescind the resolution just passed. Councilman Gamlen then introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON THE lOTH DAY OF APRIL 1956,DESIGNATING PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES, AND ELECTION OFFICERS, AND DESIGNATING PROPOSI- TIONS TO BE VOTED UPON." Roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Rocca, aye; Councilman Lucchio, no, stating that he referred to his statement previously made; Councilman Cortesi, aye; Councilman Gamlen, aye; Mayor Smith, aye. City Attorney Lyons then explained the ordinance which had been prepared in connection with the matter of the bond issue, and which Mr. Barrett had in his possession. Councilman Rocca introduced, "AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY TWO PROPOSITIONS OF INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESSES OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION AND COI/PLETION OF C~RTAIN MUNICIPAL IiiPI~OVE~S; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF SAID MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS, THE Ai/OUNTS OF THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID INDEBTEDNESSES TO BE INCURRED THEREFOR, AND THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST TO BE PAID THEREON; FIXING THE DATE OF SAID ELECTION, THE MANNER OF HOLDING THE SAME AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF," after which City Attorney Lyons stated that this ordinance is passed a~adopted with only one introduction and reading. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith; Noes, Councilman Lucchio; Absent, None. City Attorney Lyons then asked Director of Public Works if it was correct that the Associated Pipeline Co. had completed the improvements on Forest- view & Evergreen Drive, to which he rep)led, yes they were. Councilman Lucchio introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DETERMINING THAT THE INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINS ON FORESTVIEW & EVERGREEN AVENUES HAS BEEN COMPLETED." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith. There being no further business. Councilman' Gamlen move. d., spcond, e.d by Councilman Lucchio and regularl~ carried, that the meeting De acjournea o Monday, Mar~ 5, 1956 at 8 p.m. Time of Adjournment ~ 6~:39 p.m. ~. ~I~ ~er~..~' Approved: ~d/~y