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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1956-05-21RE3ULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONI~,Y, MAY 21, 1956 PLACE: TIME: COuncil Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. CALL TO ORDER: T,le meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. by Mayor Rozzi. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited, after which invocation was given by Reverend Theodore Wall off St. Paul's Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: P~. esent: Absent: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Anc~ew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi and Leo Ryan None MI NUTES: Mayor Rozzi asked if there were any errors, corrections or omissions to tie minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1956, and the adjourned regular meeting of May 14, 1956, as s~bmitted. Councilman Rocca moved, s~conded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the minutes be approved as submitted. CLAIMS Mayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving claims for payment. Co'ancilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted be approved for payment. Mayor Rozzi announced that there were no public hearings set for this meeting. The City Clerk then explained briefly the public hearings pending for the meeting to be held June 4, 1956. Tae first item on the Council agenda concerned the matter of resolutions. City Attorney Lyons stated that he ha¢ prepared and readied for Council action at this time all of the resolutions that appeared on the agenda with the exception of No. 2 which he would have prepared for the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 2344 City Attorney Lyons briefly explained the first resolution prepared which GAS TAX AGREEMENT:~-/~had been reco~uaended by the Director of Public Works. Councilman Rocca then introduced a "'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTIN~. A BUDGET FOR THE PROPOSED EXPENDITURES OF THE ALLOCATION OF GAS TAX MONEYS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO SAID CITY FOil THE FISCAL YEAR 1957, AND APPROVING A MEMORANDU~OF AGREEMENT FOR TX~ EXPENDITURE OF SUCH MONEYS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR CITY STREETS." R011 call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Lucchio, COrtesi and Ryan. RESOLUTION NO. 2345 STOP SIGNS: ~-/> go RESOLUTION NO, 2346 SOUTH CANAL ST. & MAYFAIR AVE. IMPR.: City Attorney Lyons then explained the next resolution, after which C,,'ancilman Cortesi introduced a "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WITH RESPRCT TO THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS." Roll call vote was as fol- 1,,we: Ayes, Council~en Rozzi, Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi and Ayah. A.!ter a-brief explanation of the. resmLution by City Attorney Lyons, C0'ancilman Ryan introduced a "RESOLUTYON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF THE AMOUNT OF A~ESSMENT NO. 6, SOUTH CANAL STREET AND MAYFAIR AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT." ROll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, L'icchio, Cortesi and Ryan. RESOLUTION NO. 2347 REVOCABLE PERMIT CITY & COUNTY OF SoFo PONDEROSA ROAD:~-~ RESOLUTION NO. 2348 MISSION ROAD IMPR. SAFEWAY DEED:~-~ ~ A~'~rief explanation was given by the City Attorney concerning the next resolUtion, after which Councilman Rocca introduced a "RESOLTUION OF TZ~ CITY COUNCIL' OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE EXE- c'YrION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CYTY AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO SAID CITY BY SAID CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.' Roll call vote was as fOllows: Ayes, Coumilman Rozzi, Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi and Ryan. City Attorney Lyons briefly explained the next resolution prepared con- cerning the acceptance of a deed of easement to the City by Safeway Siores, Inc. After explanation, Councilman Lucchio introduced a L~ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING F3~M SAFEWAY STORES, INCORPORATED, A DEED OF EASEMENT DEDICATING TO SAID CITY A :STRIP OF LAND TO BE USED FOR AN UNDERGROUND STORM SEWER." R011 call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Rozzi, Rocca, Lucchio, C0rtesi and Ryan. RESOLUTION NO. 2349 After an explanation from the City Attorney, Councilman Rocca introduced CANCELLING CITY TAXES ai"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ON CITY PROPERTY:~-//~ CANCELLING CITY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY AND USED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES." Roll call votes was as follows: Ayes, Council- men Rozzi, Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi ana Ryan. RESOLUTION NO. 2350 City Attorney Lyons again briefly explained the next resolution prepared, CANCELLING COUNTY a~ter which Councilman Lucchio introduced a "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY TAXES ON CITY PROPERTY: COUNCIL OF SOUTH SANFRANCISCO REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ~-0~ THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO CANCEL REAL PROPERTY TAXES ASSESSED AGAINST CZlTAIN REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY AND USED SOLELY FOR MUNIC- IPAL PURPOSES°" Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen R~=. zi, ROcca, Lucchio, Cortesi and Ryan. RESOLUTION NO. 2351 ASSESSMENT ROLL CORRECTIONS: 3/ff~ RESOLUTION NO. 2352 JUNIPERA ~SERRA BLVD. & HICKEY BLVD. TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM: ~-O~6~ LIPPETTI REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 394 VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE: ~"-/~ 7 CHESTNUT AVENUE ABANDONMENT: AVALON PARK NO. 4: MASTER SANITARY SEWER STUDY: HOLI DAY BENEFITS CITY EMPLOYEES: WINSTON MANOR NO. 2 GARBAGE DUMP H. A. SMITH PROPERTY: ~ffter a brief explanation of the next resolution by City Attorney Lyons, Councilman Ryan introduced a "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O~~ THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CORRECTING CERTAIN CLERICAL ERRORS ~ THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS ADOPTED BY SAID CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1954-1955." Roll call vote was ~s follows: Ayes, Councilmen R~zzi, Rocca, Lucch!o,Cortesi and Rya~. C~.ty Attorney Lyons at this time stated that he had prepared a resol- ution which was not on the agenda but which was very important and should be adopted this evening. After explaining the resolutiOn which had been prepared, Councilman Ryan in~rOduced a "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING THAT THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TAKE SUCH ACTION AS SHALL BE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE F)R THE IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRIC TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (~OMPLETE WITH APPP~PRIATE CHANNELIZATION) AT THE INTERSECTION OF JUNIPERA~ S~RRA BOULEVARD AND HICKEY BOULEVARD, WHICH LOCATION IS SITUATE WITHIN T~ CONFINES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FHAN~SCO.' Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, ~mcca, Lucchio, Cortesi and Ryan. Tie Council then proceeded on to the ratter of ordinances, taking up fkrst the second reading and adoption of the Lippetti rezoning ordinance. Affter a brief explanation by the City Attorney, he stated he would apprec- iate a motion specifying that it may be voted on by reading of title o=ly and that the detailed reading be waived. Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried. Roll call vote on t~· adeption of the or~ nance was as follows: Councilman Rocca - Aye; Co'~ncilman Ryan remarked that he woulC vote in favor of the ordinance b~:~ in doing so was not certain that te was in favor of it because it w~s a change in the zoning; he further remarked that he noticed in the paper this evening that the home owners in that area had had time to make their wishes known if they were against it and since they were not against i=, would vote in favor of it. Councilman Lucchio remarked he withdrew h~s objection to the ordinance and would vote in favor of it. Councilman C~=tesi - Aye; Mayor Rozzi - Aye. C~=y Attorney Lyons then read the next ordinance which had been prepared concerning an ordinance of the C'lty of South San Francisco limiting the gross weight of vehicles traversing Village Way and a portion of Mayfair Avenue. A brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Cortesi in~roduced the ordinance. City Attorney Lyons then said that the sign ordinance which appeared as Ne. 3 on the agenda would be prepared flor the next regular meeting and the ordinance concerning sewer rental which appeared as Item No. 4 would be prepared for the adjourned meeting ~f the City Council to be held MoLday, May 28, 1956. Th~ Council then proceeded on to the i~em of unfinished business, taking up first the Chestnut Avenue Abandonment. A communication had been re- ceLved some time previously from the Pacific Coast Construction Company wh~ reported their inability to secure property p~mised in the re-align- ment of Chestnut Avenue in 1951. MaYor Rozzi remarked that if there we'~e no objections, the communication ~ould be accepted and placed on like. No objections were registered. Councilman Lucchio then~ated that he felt the two c~mpanies involved should meet and solve the problem. The next matter under unfinished business concerned the request of Sto~eson Development Corporation for the approval of Avalon Park No. 4. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be referred to the Director of Public -orks, pending receipt of the map. No objections were registered. The last item appearing under unfinished business concerned a communica- tiO~ from Mr. Richard Ives, Acting Coordinator, Housing and Home Finance Agency, concerning the master sanitary sewer study. Mayor Rozzi remarked th&~ if there were no objections, this uatter would be held over for the bucget sessions. No objections were registered. In the interim, the Dl~'ector of Public Works was requested to make a study of the matter. Comaunication dated May 15, 1956, was r~ceived from Mr. A. Phillip Burton who requested that the City Council consider the matter of establishing hoL=day benefits for the City employees~ Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be taken up at the meeting which was to be held Wednesday evening, May 23, 1956, with the City employees and the Personnel Beard. No objections were registered. Coun- cilman Lucchio remarked that inasmuch as~the meeting with the Personnel Board was to be held at 8:30 p.m. that evening, a request should be made tha: the employees be present at 9:30 p,m. at the conclusion of the Person- nel Board meeting. Mr. Burton, present in the audience, then asked if the City were going to take official ac=ion concerning Memorial Day. He was informed by Mayor Rozzi that inasmuch as the Council was to have an adjourned meeting on the 28th, this mat~er could be taken care of at that tinge. This was agreeable to all concerned. Co~unication dated May 7, 1956, was received from the Winston Manor Com- munity Association, Inc. over the signaZure of Bonnie Donahue, secretary, pro~esting the proposed fill and cover garbage dump being considered by the ~ounty on the H. A. Smith property rear Winston Manor No. 2. Also suggested was the consideration of the report as submitted by Mrs. Anita Robertson concerning the disposal of garbage as well as a request from the Association that the Council support them in their protest. Mayor Rozzi requested the City Attorney to prepare a resolution protesting the proposed fill and cover garbage dump near Winston Manor No. 2 on the H. A. Smi~ property, City Attorney Lyons stated he would have such a resolu- tion prepared for the next meeting. Co~ncilman Lucchio then stated that Councilman Cortesi had already proteste~ this matt~ ~t ~ ~-~- ~-~ ~' LIPPETTI REZONING ORDINANCE NO. 394 ~-'j~ ~ VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE: ~-?~ 7 CHESTNUT AVENUE ABANDONMENT: ~'~ AVALON PARK NO. 4: MASTER SANITARY SEWER STUDY: HOLI DAY BENEFITS CITY E~PLOYEES: ~-0~,0 WINSTON MANOR NO. 2 GARBAGE DUMP H.A. SMITH PROPERTY: ~-o~ (COMPLETE I'T--H APPROPRIATE CHANNELIZATION) AT THE INTERSECTION OF JUNIP~ SERRA BOULEVARD AND HICKEY BOULEVARD, WHICH LOCATION IS SITUATE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi and Ryan. The Council then proceeded on to the matter of ordinances, taking up first the second reading and adoption of the Llppetti rezoning ordinance After a brief exPlanation by the City Attorney, he stated he would apprE late a motion specifying that it may be voted on by reading of title only and that the detailed reading be waived. Councilman Lucchio so mo~ seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried. Roll call vote on the adoption of the or~ nance was as follows: Councilman Rocca - Aye; Councilman Ryan remarked that he would vote in favor of the ordinance but in doing so was not certain that he was in favor of it because it was a change in the zoning; he further remarked that he noticed in the paper this evening that the home owners in that area had had time to mak their Wishes known if they were against it and since they were not agai~ it, would vote in favor of it. Councilman Lucchio remarked he withdrew his objection to the ordinance and would vote in favor of it. Councilma Certesi - Aye; Mayor Rozzi - Aye. City Attorney Lyons then read the next ordinance which had been prepared concerning an ordinance of the City of South San Francisco limiting the gross weight of vehicles traversing Village Way and a portion of Mayfair Avenue. A brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Cortesi introduced the ordinance. City Attorney Lyons then said that the sign ordinance which appeared as No. 3 on the agenda would be prepared for the next regular meeting and the ordinance concerning sewer rental which appeared as Item No. 4 would be prepared for the adjourned meeting of the City Council to be held Monday, ~ay 28, 1956. The Council then proceeded on to the item of unfinished business, taking up first the Chestnut Avenue Abandonment. A co~uaunication had been re- ceived some time previously from the Pacific Coast Construction Company who reported their inability to secure property 13omised in the re-align- ment of Chestnut Avenue in 1951. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the co~munication would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered. Councilman Lucchio then ~ated tha he felt the two companies involved should meet and solve the problem. The next matter under unfinished business concerned the request of Stoneson Development Corporation for the approval of Avalon Park No. 4. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be referred to the Director of Public Works, pending receipt of the map. No objections were registered. The last item appearing under unfinished business concerned a communica- tion from Mr. Richard Ives, Acting Coordinator, Housing and Home Finance Agency, concerning the master sanitary sewer study. Mayor Rozzi remarke that if there were no objections, this matter would be held over for the budget sessions. No objections were registered. In the interim, the Director of Public Works was requested to make a study of the matter. Communication dated May 15, 1956, was received from Mr. A. Phillip Burro who requested that the City Council consider the matter of establishing holiday benefits for the City employees. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be taken up at the meeting which was to be held Wednesday evening, May 23, 1956, with the City employees and the Personnel Board. No objections were registered. Coun cilman Lucchio remarked that inasmuch as the meeting with the Personnel Board was to be held at 8:30 p.m. that evening, a request should be made that the employees be present at 9:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the Pers. nel Board meeting. Mr. Burton, present in the audience, then asked if the City were going to take official action concerning Memorial Day. He was informed by Mayor Rozzi that inasmuch as the Council was to have an adjourned meeting on the 28th, this matter could be taken care of at tha time. This was agreeable to all concerned. Communication dated ~ay 7, 1956, was received from the Winston Manor Cum munity Association, Inc. over the signature of Bonnie Donahue, secretary protesting the proposed fill and cover garbage dump being considered by the County on the H. A. Smith property near Winston ~anor No. 2. Also suggested was the consideration of the report as submitted by Mrs. Anita Robertson concerning the disposal of~ garbage as well as a request from the Association that the Council support them in their protest. Mayor Rozzi requested the City Attorney to prepare a resolution protesting the proposed fill and'cover garbage dump near Winston Manor No. 2 on the H. Smith property, City Attorney Lyons stated he would have such a resolu- tion prepared for the next meeting. Councilman Lucchio then stated that Councilman Cortesi had already protested this matter at a recent Board o: S~pe~visors meeting. Mayor Rozzi suggested that Mrs. Robertson be ad- vxseu that her suggestion was under consideration. Councilman Rymn re- quested strong wording in the resolution protesting this matter. NORTH COUNTY REFUSE SURVEY Communication dated April 30, 1956, was received from the office of the County Manager concerning the employment by the Board of Supervisors of a Sanitary Engineer to make a detailed study of garbage and refuse problems in the north end of the Coun;y. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if t~,ere were no objection~, this communication would be accepted and placed on file, Ne Ob~eetions were registered. NORTH CANAL ST. DUST & SAND COND.: Communication dated May 7, 1956, was ~eceived from Mr. D. W. Ratto, agent for Beltrami & Skrable, owners of property on South Linden. Avenue, concerning dust conditions and sand blowing onto the property from the [orth Canal Street area. Councilman ~ucchio moved that the commUnica- tmon be accepted and placed on file, and Mr. Ratto be so advised. A bl'ief discussion followed, during which time Councilman Cortesi remarked on the City's recent instructions to Guy F. Atkinson Company to use ~rth Canal Street as a truck route b~t that instead, South Canal Street should have been used. Discussion followed on the reasons that South C&nal Street was not used which was to restrict heavy trucking over the area, after which Councilman Cortesi moved that the Chief of Police place s~gns on South Canal Street so that no heavy traffic or trucks could go over it. Councilman Ryan seconded the motion which was followed by fur- nher discussion, after which Councilman Ryan remarked that if the Lowrie Paving Company were responsible for the street, he would withdraw his s~cond to the motion. Further discussion followed, at which~time Coun- cklman Rocca moved, seconded by CoUncilman Lucchio and regularly carried, n~at this matter of North Canal Street be referred to the Director of Piblic Works and the Street Departme£t to handle. ~rther discussion followed concerning Mr. Ratto's letter, at which time ~rector of Public Works Goss remarked that Mr. Ratto would like a perm- a~ent fixed paving on North Canal Street. Brief discussion followed concerning the fact that the property in question comprising North Canal S%reet is privately owned and that nc public monies could be 8p~t on a private street. After discussion, it was agreed that the matter would be studied at one of the study session meetings of the City Council. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS BRENTWOOD SHOPPING AREA: SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR- SOUTH S.F,,DAY: Next taken up was the matter of traffic problems in the Brentwood Shopping area which were called to the attention of the City by Mrs. Peggy Terrieu w~o had forwarded to the Mayor's off,ce a copy of the April issue of the Avalon Hurricane in which was cited an example of this condition. Mayor _~ozzi stated that if there were no objections, this matter would be held over for further study and that it would also be referred to the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Pol~ce to arrange a meeting with the p~rties concermed as well as the merchants in that area, ~ommunication dated May4, 1956, was received from the San Mateo County Fair Association, notifying the City that August 4th had been set aside as "South San Francisco Da~' at the Annual Fair and Floral Fiests. It was also requested that some activity be scheduled for this date. Mayor tozzi ~ated that if there were no ob~ections, he would appoint Councilman Lucchio temporary chairman for this event. Councilman Lucchio then asked the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Recreation Commission for their support in working out some form of a program for this event. MISSION ROAD OUTFALL SEWER BONDS:~-~ ~o~munication dated May 3, 1956, was received from the Garden Development ~ompany concerning their request for the recovery of monies paid in con- ~ection with the retirement of Mission Road outfall sewer bonds, series E, Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be referred to the City Auditor and City Attorney for a report to be ~laced on the June 4, 1956, agenda. City Attorney Lyons remarked that he would also work along with the Cl=y Treasurer on this matter. SANTO CHRI STO SOCIETY: Communication dated April 28, 1956, was received from the Santo Christo Society expressing their thanks to the City Council and Street Department for their participation in the recen=ly held celebration. Mayor Rozzi remarked that the letter would be accepted and placed on file. FOSTER & KLEISER USE PERMIT:~-5~-~ THE TEXAS COMPANY USE PERMIT: l~e Permit Resolution No. 568 as apptied for by Foster & Kleiser Company was received from the Planning Commitsion, recommending that permission be granted to relocate, remodel and raise the present outdoor advertising billboard sign on lot 6, block 152, ~outh San Francisco subject to the following conditions: Rebuilding and locating one 12' x 25' sign to a ~.aximum height of 10' above existing grade in place of two existing A-frame signs, at the west side of Airport B~d.between Pine and Armour Avenues. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu- Larly carried, that the recommendati~n of the Planning Commission be approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 575 as applied for by The Texas Company was received from the Planning Commissioa, recommending that permission be granted to erect a service station together with a 7' x 30' sign on portion of Parcel 41, Zone ~, Acreage, E1Camino Real and Hlckey Boulevar subject to the condition that applicant erect a non-traversable barrier around the property to prevent access to motel property and to construct L00 feet of curbing on the de-acceleration lane. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that therecommendatio of the Planning Commission be approved. ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS Use Permit Resolution No. 576 as applied for by the Electrical Products CORP. USE PERMIT:~O~-o ~]orporation was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission to install a traveling arrow on top of existing sign at 264 South Airport Boulevard be denied inasmuch as said arrow would be detrimental to public safety, and whereas original sign was approved on ~he basis that an arrow would be reuoved. Councilman Rocca moved, sec- onded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. GENERAL PETROLEUM CORP. USE PERMIT: ~'O~-o RAY R. CABLE USE PERMIT ASSOCIATED REALTY CO. USE PERMIT ASSOCIATED REALTY CO. USE PERMIT ARTHUR AND BONNIE HASKINS USE PERMIT: ARTHUR AND BONNIE HASKINS USE PERMIT: FOY R, LAIL USE PERMIT CALLAN DEVELOPMENT CO, USE PERMIT: ~-O EDWARD A, AVAKOFF VARIANCE APPLICATION: MAL TACCHI VARIANCE APPLICATION: MONTHLY REPORTS: --- Use Permit Resolution No. 577, as applied for by the General Petroleum Corporation, was received from the Planning Commission with the recom- mendation that permission to erect two signs - one neonized non-flashing ou Arroyo Drive and one plain sign refflector light illuminated on Camaritas Avenue - be denied, inasmuch, as the signs would be adjacent to a residential area. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan a~d regularly carried, that the recon~endation of the Planning Commission b~ approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 578, as appkied for by Ray R. Cable, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, ~ecommending that permission be granted to erect a two-bedroom home on the rear portimn 'of lot at 628 Grand Avenue with the condition that hpplicant conform with all)setback requirements. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommenc~tion of the Planning Commission be approved. Cse Permit Resolution No. 579, as applied for by the Associated Realty Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission to erect a non-flashing revolving illuminated roof sign at 2G5 Kenwood Way be denied. Councilman Roccamoved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the ~ecommendation of the Planning Com- ~lssion be approved. t~e Permit Resolution No. 580, as applied for by the Associated Realty Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recom~ending that permission to erect a non-illuminated free standing sign at 144 Brentwood Drive be denied, inasmuch as the parking lot was being used as a driveway when the Planning Commission approved the lot to be used exclusively for parking. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu- larly carried, that the recom~endation of the Planning Commission be approved. I~e Permit Resolution No. 581, as applied for by Arthur and Bonnie Haskins w~s received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission to establish the use of the property for grading contractors office and e~uipment repair shop and equipment yard storage at 118 South Maple Avenue be granted. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recom~endation of the Planning Commission be approved. l~e Permit Resolution No. 582, as applied for by Arthur and Bonnie Haskins was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted to move a 20 ft. x 48 ft. quonset building into the City and zo use same as a temporary office and miscellaneous parts storage at 228 South Maple Avenue, subject to the condition that said quonset be noved from proposed location to the extreme rear of the property within one year. Counci~man Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu- kLrly carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. '~e Permit Resolution No. 583, as applied for by Fm~ R. Lail, was received ffrom the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted to construct a duplex with four garage ~paces below at the rear of 556 Miller Avenue, subject to the condition that applicant conforms with all setback requirements. Councilman Rocca move~, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 584, as applied for by the Callan Development Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that per- :uission be granted for a landscaped subdivision entrance feature and ornamental sign at Lot 19, Block 6, Park Avenue Heights, subject to the condition that entrance sign is approved for one year only. Councilman ~occa moved, seconded by Councilman ~yan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Variance Application Resolution No. 573, as applied for by Edward A. Avakoff, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permissi¢ ~e granted to eliminate the front yard setbacks on the corner of San Feli~ Avenue and Catherine Drive, subject Zo the condition that applicant squar~ off the corner of proposed building on the corner of San Felipe Avenue ~atherine Drive to provide a 7 foot ffront yard setback from the property line. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of =he Planning Commission be approved. Variance Application Resolution No. 574, as applied for by Mai Tacchi, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted for a 12 ft. front yard setback in order to keep in line with existing dwellings, a 3 ft. sideyard instead of the required 5 ft., a 14 rear yard instead of the required 2~ ft. and a 14 ft. garage setback from the inside edge of the sidewalk, instead of the 2mquired 19 ft. at 720 Circle Court, permission was gra~ted~hecauSethe area was subdivided prior to adoption of zoning ordinance and ~hus it will be conforming to exist- ing conditions in the area. Counci~tan Rocca moved, seconded by Councilm3 Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Co~ission be approved. Reports were received from the following departments for the month of April, 1956: Chief of Police Building Inspector Fire Chief Librarian Humane Officer Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there w~re no objections, the reports would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered. RE-APPT. SEWAGE PLANT OPERATORS:P-O~m~) Inter-office memorandum dated May 15, 1956, was received from the Supt. of Sanitation recomending the re-appointment for 90 days, pending exa~ination for sewage treatment operators, of the following employees: John Monti Harold DeMacsek James Walsh Councilman Rocca moved; seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the recommenda~on of the Supt. of sanitation be accepted. EMPLOYMENT REC. SUPERVISORS: P- Inter-office memorandum dated May 15, 1956, was received from the Supt. of Parks and Recreation requesting the appointment of Mr. Fay Owen Kashevaroff for the position of Recreation Supervisor (male) and Mrs. Radence O'Bryant for the position of Recreation Supervisor (woman). A brief discussion followed concerning ~he placement _of these positions within the classified service. After discussion, Councilman Lucchio nov.ed, seconded by. Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the rec- ~endation of the Supt. of Parks and Recreation be accepted and Mr. Fay Owen Kashevaroff and Mrs. Radence O'Bryant be appointed Recreation ~upervlsors and that when the Personnel Ordinance is drawn up, they will be part of the classified Civil Service. TEMP. APPT. CUSTODIAN: P-OOO CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS: Inter-office memorandum dated May 19, 1956, was received from Mayor Bazzi notifying the Council of the temporary employment of Attllio Giorgi a~ custodian for a period not to exceed 90 days pending the holding of a C:vil Service examination. Councilma~ Lucchio moved, seconded by Coun- c:lman Rocca and regularly carried, t~at the appointment b~ the Mayor be confirmed. Councilman Lucchio the2 moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that all department heads submit for the xeeting of Wednesday evening, May 23, 1956, all job classifications within their departments that they feel should be within the classified service. CHESTNUT AVENUE PLAN LINES:~o~ ALthough not listed as an item on the agenda, Mayor Rozzi at this time brought to the Council's attention the inter-office memorandum dated ~ay 15, 1956, concerning the plan lines for the Chestnut Avenue extension ~hich the Planning Commission adopted in their Resolution No. 572. ~tyor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the matter would be placed on file. No objections wer~ registered. TEMPORARY AWNING CALLAN CONSTRUCTION COMPASY: ~ter-office memorandum dated May 15, 1956, was ~eceived from the Planning Commission recommending that the Callan Construction Company be allowed =o erect a temporary awning over the driveway between the front of the garage and the sidewalk in front of their sales office on Lot 19, Block 6, Park Avenue Heights. The temporary awning was approved for a period of six months and a sign was to be posted stating that the awning was not a part of the dwelling. Councilman Lyan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the reco~endation of the Planning Com- mission be accepted. SAN BRUNO ROAD EXTENSION: ~x-O~/ i~ter-office memorandum dated May 5, 1956, was received from the Planning .:o~ission recommending the acceptance of land offered for dedication to ~e City by the City and County of San Francisco, necessary £or drainage, also recommending an additional small triangle of land ia the vicinity of Colma Creek to be acquired in order to provide a more efficient and continuous right-of-way for the exte~sion of San Bruno Road. Councilman 2occa moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the eecommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. SAN MATEO COUNTY MASTER PLAN PROJECT: .~esolution No. 571 was received from the Planning Commission in support )f the San Mateo County Advisory Planning Council's application for an urban planning aseistance grant in the amount of $25,000 to augment the San Mateo County Master Plan Project. Discussions took place, at which time Mayor Rozzi asked if this was to be at the County's expense, to whic! Director of Public Works Goss replied that it was. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the Planning Co~ission's recommendation be accepted and that it be forwarded to the San Mateo County Planning Comnission. LINDEN AVENUE PLAY- GROUND REPLACEMENT: Inter-office memorandum dated May 1, 1956, was received from the Recrea- tion Commission concerning replacemeat of the Linden Avenue playground, recom~ending that the two vacant homes on the property be removed so that development can take place. The property in question was the recently purchased Thompson property. CounciLman Ryan moved, seconded by Council- ~an Rocca and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Recreation Co~mission be accepted. Councilman Lucchio suggested that whoever handle~ the removal of the buildings contact Mr. Joseph Riccomi who had some sug- gestions concerning its disposal. PUBLIC DANCE REGULATIONS:~'/~7 Communication was. received from the office of the Police Chief dated April 26, 1956, recommending that Ci;y Ordinances 315 and 320-Section 9 be re-written or amended. This concerned the regulation of dances ~hin ;a~erns, It was requested by the Police Chief that all dancing cease at 12 midnight of any day except Sunday,"when dancing should not be per- nitted at any time. Councilman Rocc~ moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and the ordinance prepared. SAN BRUNO ANNEXATION Copy of a communication dated May 11, 1956, was received as written to CONSUMERS ICE CO.:~-Og~Mr. John Keefe, City Manager for the City of San Bruno, from the Director of Public Works, concerning the proposed annexation of the Consumers Ice Company property to the City of San ~runo. Director of Public Works Goss read the letter in full, after which he stated it was submitted to the Council as a report. Mayor Rozzi instructed the Director of Public Works ~o follow through on this matter and submit reports as to its progress =o the Council. PAR[ AVENUE HEIGHTS Inter-office memorandum dated May 7, L956, was received from the Dir- OFF-SITE DRAINAGE:~c/g? ector of Public Works concerning the Park Avenue Heights off-site drainage. Also accompanying the report was the cost estimates as prepared by the Director of Public Works. Discussions followed concern- ing the method of the cost for this work being shared by the Callan Con- struction Company and the land company, after which Councilman Ryan moved, ssconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the City accept the recommendations of the Director of Public Works, pointing out t~at previously the City was to give $27,153.00 towards this drainage. BUDGET TRANSFERS: .f / o3 Imter-office memorandum dated May 10, 1956, was received from the Supt. of Public Works, Henry Schweining, comcerning the budget transfers for the human officer and parking meter man. It was recommended that ~he transfers be made from the Street Department budget. Councilman Lucehlo moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the recom- mendation as submitted be accepted and the transfers approved. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Z.-/~-o/ A~plications for alcoholic beverage lkcenses were received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for the Brentwood Markets, Tony's, Brentwood Lodge and Mac's Cafe. Mayor Rozzi stated that if there were no objections, reports would be placed on file. No objections were registered. SIMONOVICH TOWING REPORT: -- TEe next item taken up for Council discussion concerned the Simonovich towing report. Mayor Rozzi stated thkt in the absence of Mr. Simonovich, wko was expected to make an appearance in a short time, this matter would be held over until his arrival. ARTHUR HARZFELD, CITY COUNSEL FOR City Attorney Lyons then said he had a matter he wished to bring to the attention of the City Council concerning a copy he had received of a letter from Mr. Arthur Harzfeld to Mr, Scamping concerning Mr. Harzfeld's keing Counsel for the City on the Mazzanti property case. This concerned the removal of the Mazzanti matter fr~m the Court calendar and the questio~ at this time was that Mr. Harzfeld wishes to have some evidence of his having been employed to act in the Ci=y's behalf. City Attorney Lyons fnrther remarked that it would be in order for the City Clerk to notify Er. Harzfeld that he had been employed to proceed and act on the Mazzanti ~atter in behalf of the City. Councilman Cortesi so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried. COUNTY HEALTH & WELFARE CENTER OLD MISSION ROAD: C:ty Attorney Lyons then remarked that he had one more matter which he ~shed to bring up at this time and concerned the deed that was given to the County of San Marco by the City as a site for a health and welfare b~ilding. The property in question w~s located on Old Mission Road. _ lengthy discussion took place, at which time, City Attorney Lyons ex- plained the feelings of the County Mamager and the District Attorney con- cerning the way in which the property should be deeded to the County. Affter discussion, Mayor Rozzi remarked that the matter would be held over to the adjourned meeting to be held the following Monday night. SIMONOVICH TOWI~ REPORT:.~-/~ Mayor Rozzi then proceeded back to the item of the Simonovich towing repor Ray Simonovich of 715 Southwood Drive extended his apologies for his Lateness which was occasioned by an eaergency call he had received. A Lengthy discussion followed, at which time, Mr. Simonovich remarked that he was concerned with the towing that would be in the area near his garage Mayor Rozzi then remarked that if the interested persons in this matter would bear with the Council, a meeti~ would be held in which to further dkscuss this matter and stated it wo~ld be placed on the next agenda. T~ose interested were agreeable to tkis request. MISSION ROAD ASSESS. GAUDIO PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST: $'/,,~ ~ C2ty Clerk Rodondi then brought to t~e Council's attention a letter he had received from Mr. Antonio Gaudio, attorney at law, together with a certi- filed check for the payment of an assessment in the Mission Road draim ge district which was being submitted as a payment under protest. The check ~eas made payable to the City of Soutk San Francisco as well as Hannaford and Talbot and the Bank of America. City Attorney Lyons stated that ~ recommended that the check, which was a Cashier's Check, be endorsed over ~o the bonding house and that the protest be accepted and filed. Mayor 3ozzi asked if the City incurred any liability in the matter, to which ;ac City Attorney stated that no liability was being incurred. Councilma~ Llcchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried =hat the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted and the City Clerk proceed as instructed. GOOD & WELFARE Councilman Cortesi brought to the attention of the Council the curbing which had been installed in the vicl~.ity of the Twelve Mile House during the improvement of Old Mission Road. He stated that as a result, people 'were driving over the curbing since criveways could not be noticed by the motorists. His suggestion was ti.at rolling curbs be installed as was done in the Brentwood Shopping D;strict. Discussion took place as to the cost involved, after which Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by ~ouncilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the curbing bechanged and rolling curbs installed. MASTER PLANNING PROGRAM- SMALL BOAT HARBORS: ~-0 ~r. Senaldi, member of the Planning Commission, as the City's represen- tative of the Planning Advisory Board, stated he had been asked to extend to the Council an invitation :o attend a meeting which was to be ~eld in the Burlingame City Hall on june 8, 1956, concerning the Master Planning Program. He then read a le=ter from the County-wide Master Plan Program which dealt with the program for small boat harbors. He stated he felt some consideration should be given to this plan in devel- oping our own beach. He then submit~ed the letter and invitati~n to the Council. RAPID TRANSITS-/33 ANIMAL SHELTER BIDS: Frank Fitzgerald then asked if someone had been appointed to watch the program on Rapid Transit suggesting that a committee be appointed. Lester Kelting asked concerning the status of the Animal Shelter and was informed by Director of Public Works Goss that bids had been called for and were scheduled for a report on June 4, 1956. There being no further business, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to 7 p.m. May 28, 1956. Ttm_e of adjournment: 10:04 p,m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: City Clerk APPR3VED: