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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1957-11-04REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1 ~57 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CLAIMS: SEQUOIA EQUIP~f~NT COMPANY CLA I M: VACATION OF PORTION OF BIRCH AVENUE PUBLIC HEARING: HORNER-BON INO ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 2530 ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH MAURICE A. GARBELL, INC.: RESOLUTION NO. 2531 TRANSFER OF MONIES FI/OM HOUSING AUTHORITY RESERVE FOR BEACH DEVELOPMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 2532 AGREEMENT FOR LEASING LAUNCHING RAMP TO SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO OUTBOARD CLUB: RESOLUTION NO. 2533 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM UTAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: (IND. PARK UNIT #1) 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall The eeeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:02 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was re~ited, after which invocation was given by Reverend Martin Wynekan of the First Lutheran Church. Present: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Francis Lucch and Leo J. Ryan Absent: None Mayor Rozzi asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 1957, and the special meeting of October 25, 1957, as subnitted. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularl ca~'=ked, that the minutes be approved as submitted. Kayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Cortes and regularly carried, that the regular claims as submitted be approved for paynent. Th~ Council next took up the claim of Sequoia Equipment Company dated Oczober 31, 1957, for rental of a crane used on Colma Creek in the gross amount of $832.72, less ten percent in the amount of $83.27, leaving a net amour.t due and payable of $749.45. City Attorney Noonan remarked that the Couacil, could approve payment of the claim by making the following motion as was cone with the previous two claims: Be it moved that the claim for $749.4 presented for payment be approved, ten percent to be retained in accordance wi=~ the terms of the purchase order, and as a levy was filed on November 4, 1957, and there existing a possible further claim which may be levied prior to p~yment, the balance be paid pursuant to the levy and any other valid clL~m presented in due time or in a marner approved by the City Attorney in:o the Municipal Court of the Northern Municipal District for payment to pa==kes as determined by the Court. Councilman Ryan then stated that he made the City Attorney's statement in the form of a motion. Councilman Rocc seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. Proceeding on to public hearings, the Council took up first the public he~.rkng on the vacation of a portion of Birch Avenue, this matter having bee hekd over from the meeting of October 21, 1957. City Attorney Noonan stated tha= the hearing could be closed, sinc~ the matter had been settled and a' resokution had been prepared concernin8 it. Councilman Lucchio moved, sec- onded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the hearing be closed. The Council then took up the matter of the Horner-Bonino annexation, the pu~l~c hearing having been held over from the meeting of October 21, 1957. City Attorney Noonan stated that the hearing could be left open until the nex~ regular meeting, during which time an ordinance could be prepared con- ce~m~ng the annexation. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if t~re were no ob- je~=~ons, the public hearing would be continued to the regular meeting of Novenber 18, 1957. No objections were registered. ProceedSng on to resolutions and proclamations, City Attorney Noonan ex- plained the first which was ready for Council action and concerned the acce~ _~aace and authoriziation of the execution of an agreement with Maurice A. Garbell, Inc. After brief explanation, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZI~ TH~ ~XECUTION OF A CONTRACT WlTH MAURICE A. GARBELL, INC." Roll call vote wa~ Ls follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozz3, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan. Brl.~ff discussion followed concerning t~e jet study which was to be made. City Attorney Noonan then briefly explained the next resolution approving the =ransfer of $4,000.00 from the Housing Authority Reserve for Beach DeveLopment, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING BEACH DEVEL- OP~NT FUND AND APPROPRIATING THERETO FUNDS FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RES~2VE AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING DBPOSI? THEREIN OF MONIES OBTAINED FROM THE SAL~ OF COLMA CREEK SAN~'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council- men Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan. The next resolution concerned the execution of a contract with the Outboard Ci'~ for the use of the launching ramp near the beach area. After brief explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Lucchio introduced: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADTHORIZ- ING ~XECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT LEASING P. AMP AREA TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO OUTM)ARD CLUB, INC.". Roll call vote ~ms as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Rya~. The next resolution concerned the authorization of the acceptance of an easement from the Utah Construction Cokpany. After brief explanation by the ,~ity Attorney, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO YNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCHSCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM UTAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A DELA'ARE CORPORATION, TO THE CITY OF SOUTt SA~ FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan. RESOLUTION NO. 2534 VACATION OF A PORTION OF BIRCH AVENUE: RESOLUTION NO. 2535 DESTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION RETURNS FOR 1956: / RESOLUTION NO. 2536 RESCINDING RES. 2524 - AUTHORIZING NEW DEED - ESTABLI SHi/ENT OF SUPERIOR COURT: f RESOLUTION NO. 2537 REQUESTING LOCATION OF BRANCH OF U. OF C. IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO OR VICINITY: ORDINANCE NO. 421 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353 - ZONING ORD. OF CITY OF SO. S.F.: WEST COAST ADVERTISING COMPANY USE PERMIT~ RALPH S. THOMPSON VARIANCE RESOLUTION: MR. & MRS. ALFRED R. FRECRETTE VARIANCE PERMIT RESOLUTION: MORGAN'S PAINT & WALLPAPER CO. VARIANCE PERMIT RES.: MORGAN'S PAINT & WALLPAPER COMPANY VARIANCE PEI/I/IT RES.: G, W. WILLIAMS & CO. USE PERMIT: Th~ next resolution concerned the vacation of a portion of Birch Avenue. Al=er explanation by the City Attorney, John Noonan, Councilman Ryan lntro- duced:"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AB~_~DONING AND VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ROADWAY OR THOROUGHFARE DEDI- CA_~D TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND KNOWN AS BIRCH AVENUE". Roll ca'_[ vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and £yan. The next resolution concerned the disposition of election returns from the las= mun.ieipal election and was explaired by the City Attorney, after which Couacilman Lucchio introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING AND At'rHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF MUNICIPA ELECTION RETURNS FOR 1956't. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzk, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryar.. The next resolution concerned the matter of the establishment of County ser- vices on City owned property located n~ar Mission Road. After explanation by =he City Attorney, Councilman Cortesi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ~!?Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2524 AND CANCELLING THE DEED THEREBY At'rHORIZED AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING A NE DE~ ON THE SAME TERMS EXCEPT FOR TIME OF PERFORMANCE, WHICH SHALL BE AREAS ON,~LE TIME". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca Co_~:esi, Lucchio and Ryan. The ~ast re~olution concerned the matter of the location of a branch of the Un~versity of California in South San Francisco or surrounding areas. After explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOIFfH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING THE BOARD OF 2EGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER THIS CITY AS A SITE FO~ A WEST BAY AREA CAMPUS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council- men Eozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan. Councilman Ryan requested that ce_~='_fied copies of the resolution just adopted be mailed to the University of California, the County Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County, Senator Dok,e:.g and Assemblyman Francis. Pro~eeding on to the matter of ordinances, the Council then took up the ordknance amending Ordinance No. 353 e£titled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco". City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the ord- inaace, stating that the motion could ~e made waiving the detailed reading and adopting the ordinance by the reading of title Only. Councilman Rocca them moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the de=a~led reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be adopted by the reading of title only. City Attorney Boonan then read the title of the ord- inaace, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the ordinance ke adopted. The only item appearing under unfinished business concerned Use Permit Resol utkon No. 774, as applied for'by the West Coast Advertising Company, request lng continued maintenance of four standard 12' x 25' outdoor structures. Th item was held over from the last meetirg for a field inspection trip to be made by the City Manager and Councilmar Cortesi. After brief discussion, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly car- ried, that the permission as requested be granted and that under the con- di=lons as mention~d in the reselution be stricken the phrase: ~'not renewabl unde~ any conditi~ms". Vail&ncc permit Resolution No. 782, as applied for by Ralph S. Thompson, was recekved from the Planning Commission, requesting that permission be granted fo~ ~n 8 ft. encroachment into the required 20 ft. rear yard at 41 Arlington Dr~ve. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly ca:=ked, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Va~i~.nce Permit Resolution No. 783, as applied for by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Frechette, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permissio be ~=anted for a 5 ft. encroachment into the required 20 ft. rear yard and a ~ fit. encroachment into the side yarc inerder to add a room at 303 North~ Drkve. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly ca=:ked, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Variance Permit Resolution No. 784, as applied for by Morgan's Paint and Wal pa~e: Company, was received from the Planning Commission, requesting that pe=a:ssion be granted for two signs - cne 2' 5~' illuminated; one 4' x 4' noa-~lluminated, to project a maximum cf 4'3"Xbeyond allowable one foot pro- jec=~ons, both signs to be non-flashin~ and non-scintillating. The Plannins Co~;ssion recommended permission be granted for one sign 2' x 5~',illuminat subject to the condition that it be non-flashing, non-scintillating and not sh;ne into the residential area. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Counct man ~yan and regularly carried, that tee recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be approved. Variance Permit Resolution No. 785, as applied for by Morgan's Paint and Wal pape= Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that pe_~m:ssion be denied for one sign--4' x 4' non,illuminated, reading "Fuller Paaa~s". Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Cou~cilman Ryan and regularly ca=:ked, that the recommendation of the Planai~ Commission be approved. Use ~ermit Resolution No. 786, as applied for by the G. W. Williams Compa~ was :eceived from the Planning Commiss;on, recommending permission be grante fo= ~nodtzed aluminum letters on the face of the building at 125 Southwood Center, Lot 4, Southwood Commercial Tract. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and' regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Plaa~ing Co~ission be approved. STANLEY J. BREIER USE PERMIT: ~ ,~ Use Per, it Resolution No. 787, as applied for by Stanley J. Breier, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recomending permission be granted for 24 bowling lanes, 12 billiard tables, a cocktail lounge and coffee shop at Parcel 21, Map 22, provided adequate pa~king area was provided. Mr. Breier, present in the audience, was called on :~or an explanation of his application and [is operations, after which Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Coun- cilnan Ryan and regularly carried, that the Use Permit as applied for be approved. GENERAL PETROLEUM CORP. USE PERMIT: Use Permit Resolution No. 788, as applied for by General Petroleum Corperati~ was received from the Planning Com~ission, recomsending that per~ission be gr~nted for a double faced, illuminated display to replace the existing sign at 21Brentwood Drive, provided the sig~ be non-flashing, non-scintillating an¢ not shine in the residential area. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recom~endation of the Planning Co~unission be accepted. G. W. BUTTITTA Use Permit Resolution No. 789, as applied for by Mr. G. W. Buttitta, was re- ceived fro~ the Planning Commission, re:ommending that permission be granted for ~oving a house into the city and lo:ating it at Lot 2, Avalon Drive, on the Kiiski property, subject to the condition that the dwelling conform to all setback regulations. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocc~ and regularly carried, that the reco~mendation of the Planiing Co~mis- sion be approved. MANUEL TO~ NOLI USE PERMIT Use Permit Resolution No. 790, as applied for by Manuel Tognoli, was receive fron the Planning Commission, recommending that permission for the sale of tr~ers on Parcel 41 at Hickey Boulevard and E1Camino Real be granted, subject to the condition that the applicant file proper plans for paving of th- ~rea with the City Engineer and receive his approval. Mayor Rozzi re- ~m~ed that if there were no objections, this item would be held over for fu the= study until the next regular meeting of November 18, 1957. No object- ions were registered. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH Use Permit Resolution No. 791, as applied for by the First Southern Baptist Chu=ch, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that per- mission be granted to erect a 4' x 8' temporary sign, constructed of wood, to designate the location of the future home of the church at 800 Grand Aven subject to the condition that it be for a period of one year, renewable afte one year. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu- la=ly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approve GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM UTAH CONSTRUCTION CO. TO CITY - INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 1: Com~unication dated October 18, 1957, was received from the Utah Constructio Co~pLny, transmitting a Grant of Easement dated October 11, 1957, to the Cit of South San Francisco, granting a per~anent easement for the purpose of coas~ructing, maintaining and repairing pumping eq~ip~ent, in connection wit asewer pumping station in South San Frsncisco Industrial Park Unit No. 1. Th~s matter having been taken care of by the adoption of a resolution previ- ously, no further Council action was t~ken at this time. JOHN W. BREED RESIGNATION AS PLANNING CO~ISSIONER: TRAFFIC SIGNALS FINAL PAYRENT CAMARITAS-CHESTNUT- EL CAMINO HEAL INTERSECTION Co-t~unication dated October 24, 1957, ~as received from Mr. John Breed, tend er~g his resignation as a Planning Co~issioner. Ceuncilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the resignation be accepted and placed on file, and that ~ Certificate of Merit be issued to hi In=e= office memorandum dated October 28, 1957, was received from the Direct of ~blic Works approving a bill from the State Division of Highways for the trafffic signals which were installed at the Camaritas, Chestnut and El Cami~ Real intersection. Councilman Rocca asked the Director of Public Works if this was ready for payment in every respect, to which he replied that it was ready. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regulax carried, that the city accept the recor_~endation of the Director of Public · and approve the payment of the balance. WEST ORANGE AVENUE SrrESSIOS: Inter office memorandu~ dated October 21, 1957, was received from the offic~ of the City Attorney concerning the ma~ter of the West Orange Avenue exten- sion, advising that the title company 1.ad requested a letter acknowled~a~ th~ San Francisco Water Company easement to the city. At the requ~ of Co~ncilman Ryan, City Attorney Noonan explained the basis for this request, afte~ which Councilman Lucchio moved t~at the City Attorney be instructed t¢ unde=take the consum~ation of the matter. Councilman Ryan seconded the motion which was regularly carried. ENLARGEMENT OF SEWAGE TliYTi~r~ PLANT A~ND~ OF B~ET: ~ Inte= office memorandum dated October ~1, 1~57, was received from the offict of the City Manager, recosuaending that the budget be amended to apprmpriate the aecessary amount from excess reven~e in the Sewage Treatment fund for a gas re-circulating system which would kncrease the capacity of the digester, the cost of which would be shared by S~n Bruno. Councilman Rocca moved thai the city enlarge the Sewage Tr e.at~ent Plant in accordance with specifica- tions submitted by the Superintendent of Sanitation, with the City of San Bruno to pay its share. Councilman RyLn seconded the motion, after which h~ asked if this should not be done by resolution. Councilman Rocca moved, Eel on,ed by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper resol~tion for the expenditure of this mom SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Coamunication dated October 24, 1957, was received from the South San Fran- SCAVENGER COMPANY cisco Scavenger Company, requesting an increase for their monthly collectio~ REQUEST FOR INCREASE of ~arden clippings from home owners ia the city. Mayor Rozzi remarked tha~ FOR COLLECTION OF if there were no objections, this matter would be held over and referred to GARDEN CLIPPlNGS:~j[~? City Manager for fUrther study and report. No objeCtions were registered. RE-NAMING OF APPLE Inter office memorandu~ dated Septembe= 20, 1957, was received from the off: AVENUE TO ROCCA AVE.: of the Building Inspector, recommendin~ the re-naming of Apple Avenue to ~&~"/~7 Rocca Avenue in order to avoid any possible confusion in street names. Coul · cilsan Ryan moved, seconded by Coum il~an Lucchio and regularly carried, thl tie recommendation of the Building Inspector be approved. RESCINDING OF STEVE MARKAS APPOINTMENT: p~ ~ VIEW MONT TERRACE DRAINAGE ASSESSI~ENT INTERNATIONAL INN RESTAURANT REQUEST FOR DINNER DANCE PERMIT: AUDITOR' S REPORT FISCAL YEAR 1956-57: MONTHLY REPORT: GOOD & WELFARE: ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MARCH FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: UNITED CRUSADE DRIVE AWARD TO COUNCILMAN ROCCA: CITY TRASH COLLECTION BY SOUTH S. F. SCAVENGER COI~PANY: ADJOURNMENT: Couacilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the previous Council motion naming Steve Markas to the Fire Department be rescinded at this time. Inter office memorandum dated November i, 1957, as received from the Direct¢ of Public Works concerning the matter off View Mont Terrace drainage assess- ment, was next taken up. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no object- ions, City Attorney Noonan would be lnszructed to have the necessary resol- ution prepared concerning the matter. No objections were registered. Application was received from the International Inn Restaurant, requesting peruission to allow dinner dancing at their establistment. Mayor Rozzi aske~ the Police Chief if he were in agreemen= with this request, to which he repl~ that he was. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that permission ior dinner dancing be granted the International Inn Restaurant. Inter office memorandum dated October 23, 1957, was received from the office of the City Manager, transmitting the A~zditor's Report for the fiscal year July 1, 1956 through June 30, 1957. Mayor lozzi remarked that if there were no objections, it would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered. Monthly report for the month of October 1957 was received from the office of the Building Inspector. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no object- ions, the report would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered. Proceeding on to Good and Welfare, Mayor Rozzi asked if any of the Council members had anything they wished to offer. Mayor Rozzi at this time brought to tee attention of the Council and tho~e present in the audience the Annual Marc[ for Muscular Dystrophy which was 'lnder the chairmanship of Mrs. Willial FritE, 401Gardenside Avenue. Mayor Rozzi remarked that volunteers were needed, and urged that those who could ~elp should lend their assistance and support. He also urged the people to c~ntribute to this drive. He~then asked the City Attorney to prepare apr. vclamation designating November 17 to November 20, 1957, as Muscular Dystrophy Time. Mayor Rozzi then remarked th~= an award had been received from the White House, issued to Councilman Rocca for the work performed in the United Crusade Drive. He at this time presented Councilman Rocca with this award. There being nothing further un¢~r Good and Welfare from any members of the Council, Mayor Rozzi asked if Lny in the audience had anything they wished to offer. Mr. ~cNeese took.up the matter of trash collection, asking as to how exten- sive the study would be. City Manager Aiello stated that a report was pres- en~Ly on file but that the Council required additional information and also a p~ck-up schedule which was to be established. Councilman Ryan suggested tha= the Scavenger Company, in their garbage collection billing, send a no=kce to the people setting forth the time schedule which was to be followe Mr. Skulsky asked if the survey would include information concerning the weight of containers, since at times the collectors stated that some containe were too heavy to be picked up. There being nothing further under Good and Welfare, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the meeting be ad- jo~raed until November 18, 1957, at 8 p.m. Time of adjournment - 8:55 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED