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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1958-09-15REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 19§8 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CLAIMS: PUBLIC HEARING INTENTION TO VACATE EASEMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 2696 ISSUANCE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS, INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT NO. 3: RESOLUTION NO. 2697 INTENTION TO VACATE PORTION OF EASEMENT - WILLOW ROAD: RESOLUTION NO. 2698 HICKEY BOULEVARD EXTENSION (COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS): RESOLUTION NO. 2699 DEED OF EASEMENT FROM VASO AND MILDRED MEDIN: RESOLUTION NO. 2700 DEED OF EASEMENT FROM FRANK W. AND LORRAINE CARNEY: PROCLAMATION SUNDAY SCHOOL FAIR WEEK: Soq7 8:00 p.m. Counc'-I Chambers, City Hall The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:03 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after which invocation was give by 3everend Barber of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. Present Abse ac: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern None Couacilman Rocca moved, seconded by Cour.cilman Ryan and regularly carried, that :he minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 1958, be approved as submitted. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, tt the regular claims as submitted be approved for payment. Mayor Rozzi stated that if there were no objections, the public hearing on the intention to vacate an easement fornerly in the garbage dump area which was h.~ld over from the meeting of Septenber 2nd would be continued to the next regular meeting of October 6, 1958. at 8 p.m. No objections were reg- istered. Proceeding on to resolutions, Mr. Gaudio, attorney for the Industrial Park Improvement District No. 3, present, br:efly explained the resolution which ha~ been prepared on the matter concerning the issuance of bonds in the Asset mert District. He further explained that the resolution incorporated the acoeptance of the bid of Stone and Youn~berg for the purchase of the bonds after which he further remarked that a notion could be entertained that the resolution be introduced by the reading of title only and the detailed read- ing be waived. Councilman Ryan then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the detailed reading of the resolution be waived and that it be introduced and adopted by the reading of title only. Mr. Gaudio then read the title of the resolution, after which Councilman Rocca intro- duced: "RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF CITY CO-/NCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN- CISCC, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS, INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVE- MEFT DISTRICT NO. 3, PRESCRIBING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, DATE AND FORM OF SAID BOFDS AND OF THE COUPONS TO BE ATTACHED THERETO, AND PRESCRIBING THE MATURIT THEREOF.; FIXING THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST ON SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID BONDS AND COUPONS; AND SELLING SAID BONDS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen ~. J, Rozzi, Andre~ Rocca, Emilio Cor:esi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahem. City Attorney Noonan then explained the next resolution which was ready for Council action concerning the Council's intention to abandon a portion of th right-of-way known as Willow Road. After explanation, Councilman Ryan intro duced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT KNOWN AS WILLOW ROA~'. Ro11.call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick'E. Ahern. The next resolution as explained by the City Attorney'concerned the approval of ~he County's application for Federal funds to survey and develop plans for ~he East-West Highway to join Hickey Boulevard. After explanation, Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGARDING SAN M&TEO COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR ALLOCA- TION OF FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 560 FORHtELIMINARY ENGINEERING ON TH2 EXTENSION OF HICKEY BOULEVARU'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, hilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. Cizy Attorney Noonan then explained the next resolution which concerned the acquisition of a Deed of Easement to maintain underground sanitary sewer in Avalon Pines. After explanation, Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOL- UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A DE~D OF EASEMENT FROM VASO MEDIN AND MILDRED MEDIN TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio C~tesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahem. The last resolution also concerned a Deed of Easement for sewer line pur- poses in Avalon Pines. After brief explanation by the City Attorney, Coun- cilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOU~{ SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A DEED OF EASEMENT FROM FRANK W. CARNEY AND LORRAINE CARNEY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH S~N FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J, Ryan and Patrick E. Ahem. City Attorney Noonan then brought to the attention of the Council the matte~ of a proclamation as requested by the County of StanislauS. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the a¥orbe authorized to proclaim September 24 to 27, 1958 as Sunday School air Week. ' There being no ordinances or unfinished business, the Council then proceede, on to new business. TAX SALE BY SAN MATEO COUNTY: . tl© HILLSI DE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT: MRS. ADELINE SANI VAR I ANCE APPLI CATION: HENRY J. HERMANN VARIANCE APPLI CATION: GENE PICCARDO REQUEST FOR DUPLEX WITHIN 6 FT. OF ALLEY: U. S. MARKET, INC. USE PERMIT: WONDERLITE NEON PRODUCTS CO. , INC. USE PERMIT - (U. S.MARKETS, INC.): PETERSEN & MORETTI USE PERMIT: MARY M. TOOMEY CLAIM: GRANT OF EASEMENT TO P.G. & E. FOR OVERHEAD WI RE CROSSING AT ROEBLING ROAD: OAK & GRAND AVE. STORM DRAIN CORRECTION - AWARD OF CONTRACT TO E. T. HAAS CO.: RICHARD VERGARA APPOINTMENT: Communication dated September 5, 1958, w~s received from the office of the San Mateo County Tax Collector, asking the city's approval of the sale of certain properties within the city due to delinquent taxes. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the City Clerk write a letter to the County Tax Collector to the effect that the City Counci had not objections to the sale and advising them of the delinquent taxes due. Comnunication dated August 14, 1958, was received from the office of the San Marco County Engineer and Road Commissioner regarding the improvement of HilLside Boulevard between the city limits of South San Francisco and Colma, requesting to be advised when the city expected to improve that part of the boulevard within the city limits. Brief discussion followed, at which time, City Attorney Noonan suggested that a motion could be adopted to the effect tha~ the City Manager be instructed to write a'letter to the County of San Mateo Engineer and Road Commissioner to the effect that the City of South San Francisco would appropriate $20,000 from their Major City Street Fund on the basus that the County of San Mateo woul~ appropriate $180,000 for the improve men~ of Hillside Boulevard. Variance Application No. 972, as applie~ for by Mrs. Adeline Sani, was receiv fron the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for the con- struc~ion of an addition 5' x 15'6" which overlaps setback by 2'O" encroach- men~ into the required 5' sideyard at 4£0 Magnolia Avenue. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Variance Application No. 973, as applied for by Henry J. Hermann, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted to construct a patio shelter that encroaches two feet into the required 5-foot side yard on Lot 16, Block 29, Brentwood #3. Councilman Rocca moved, seconde by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Resolution No. 974 was received from the Planning Commission concerning the request of Mr. Gene Piccardo to build a duplex within 6 feet of an alley. Brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carriec that approval be given a 6-foot minimum side yard along the alley as requested and applied for by the appli- cant, Gene Piccardo. Use Permit Resolution No. 975, as applied for by U. S. Markets, Inc. was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be denied for 4 - 4' x 8' signs, non-illuminated, on ;.etal poles, situated in parking area at 125 Hickey Boulevard. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rya~ and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commissi¢ be accepted and approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 976, as applied for by Wonderlite Neon Products Co., Inc. was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for one revolving neon sign, 5'6" x 6', at 125 Hickey Boulevard (U. S. Markets, Inc.). Councilman Roccz moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 977, as applied for by Petersen & Moretti, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for i - 13' x 20' directional sign at rear of Lot 1, Block 1; i - 10' x 20' directional sign at rear of Lot 13, Block 1; and I - 5' x 10' directional sign at front of Lot 1, Block 1, Avalon Pines, subject to the condition that (1) Wording be changed to "TURN HERE" instead of "1 Block Back" as shown on pla~; (2) Si~ will be renewable in one year. Councilman Rocca moved, sec- onded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Conm_unication dated September 12, 1958, was received from the law office of Elton C. Lawless, together with a claim against the city as filed in behalf of his client, Mary M. Toomey', alleging injuries as a result of a fall at E1Camino Real and Arroyo. Councilman lyan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the city's insurance carrier. Inter office memorandum dated September 8, 1958, was received from the Dir- ector of Public Works, recommending a Grant of Easement to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for overhead wire crossing at Roebling Road,.South San Francisco. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be continued to the next regular meeting to be held October 6, 1958. No objections were registered. Inter office memorandum dated September 10, 1958, was received from the Director of Public Works, submitting a compilation of bids for the correctio: and replacement of a storm drain at Oak and Grand Avenues, recommending that the contract be awarded to E. T. Haas Cgmpany as low bidder. Councilman Rya moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the low bid ~ E. T. Haas be accepted and the contra~t awarded to him in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of PAblic Works. Recoumendation was received from Supt. of Sanitation Henry Schweining, recom me~,ding the permanent appointment of Richard Vergara as operator at the Sewage Treatment Plant, effective September 16, 1958. This carried the concurrence of the Personnel Board and City Manager. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of ~he Supt. of Sanitation be approved, as concurred in by the Personnel Boarc and City Manager. MONTHLY REPORTS: DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: GOOD & WELFARE: CLOSED TV AGREEMENT BETWEEN SKIATRON AND AMERICAN TEL & TEL: TRAFFIC CONDITIONS NEAR SCHOOL AND EUCALYPTUS TREES HAZARD: COMMENDATION TO GOLDEN JUBILEE CHM. : COMMENDATION TO COUNCIL ON APPROPRIATION FOR HILLSIDE BLVD. IMPROVEMENT: A~OURNMENT: Monthly reports were received for the month of August from the Building Ins~ection Department and Library. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the reports would be accepted and placed on file. No ob- jections were registered. Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License, as applied for by Edith Plauche, formerly Edith Ferrari, for On-Sale General at 100 Grand Avenue, was received from the Departmen~ of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the application would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered. There being nothing further, Mayor RozzL asked if any of the Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Councilman Ryan bro2gnt to the Council's attention the hatter of Skiatron having reached an agreement with American Telephone and Telegraph Company concerning the matte~ of closedTV. Discussion followed, after which Councilman Ryan moved that the ~ouncil send a letter to Skiatron and the Pacific Telephone and Telegrap~ Company, expressing their concern as to what is being done, requesting as muc~ information as is possible about w~.at is being done, what will be done and t~e effect of Skiatron on the cities, further requesting that copies of this letter be sent to the State Senate and Legislature for their informa- tion. Further discussiQn followed, after which Mayor Rozzi suggested that in place of this motion, a motion be entertained that the city instruct the City ~anager and City Attorney to obtair, and compile information from the League of California Cities, the manager of the local Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company office, and Skiatron, for further Council study, after which a meeting could be requested with the officials of both companies. Cou:~cilman Ryan accepted the Mayor's suggestion, placing it in the form of a motion, after which Councilman Rocca seconded the motion which was regu- larly carried. Councilman Cortesi then brought to the attention of the City Council the matter of Eucalyptus trees near the school property and Francisco Terrace, stating that they presented a hazard, espec±ally in stormy weather. He sug- gested that the City Manager be instructed to contact the school authorities concerning this matter. Councilman Cortesi also mentioned that a gate to the rear of the school property was be±r.g left open and that as a result, children were crossing the highway~ creating a hazardous traffic condition. After discussion, Mayor Rozzi remarked that a meeting was scheduled between the school authorities and the City Council, at which time all of these matters would be discussed. Councilman Ahern commended Victor Robinson, chairman of the Golden Jubilee Celebration, for his work in this respect. There being nothing further from any of the Council members, Mayor Rozzi asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Mr. John Oberst, present J.n the audience, a resident of Sterl£ng Terrace, expressed his thanks to the Council for their earlier appropriation of monies for the improven.ent of Hillside Boulevard. There being nothing further, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned until October 6, 1958. Time of adjournment - 8:37 p.m. APPROVE~,' RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, City Clerk