HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1937-03-01REGULAR HEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
m~.T.D MONDAY MARCH 1, 19~V.
The reEmlar meeting of the City Council of the City of South San F~ancisco was held
Monday, March 1,
The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock p. m. by Mayor D. W. Ratto
ROLL CALL
Roll call found all members of the council p~esent, as follows:
Councilmen V-. Boido, Je F. Mager, A. J. Eschelbach, Me Minucciani, D. W. Ratto
The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no errors or omissions they
were approved as reade
A communication was received from John Monti stating that the gutter on the Calif~ornia
Avenue side of his gasoline station had sunk, and that he would like to have the same
re'paired. ~ The matter was referred to Councilman Eschelbach.
A communication was received from the Southern Pacific Company. in answer to the City
Clerk's letter regarding the abatement of the mosquito nuisance near the S. P. Tower,
stating they. are making a study of the matter and asking for an appropriation of monay
to do the work. Referred to the Health Officer.
A. con~nunicationwas received f~om the Alta Electric Company, stating it was of the
opinion that the cost of lighting' the underpass was paid out of the Gasoline Tax Fund.
Communication o~dered filed. In this connection a letter was received from the State
Department of Public Works stating that the cost of illumination of the Underpass is
being defrayed by the Department of Public Works frc~ the 1/4 cent gas tax funds
Con~nunication ordered filed.
A communication was received from the San Mateo County Planning Commf ssion asking
for the names of the City's Pl_-_nning Commission. The Clextc was instructed to advise
them that the City Council comprises the Planning Commission.
A communication was received fr~m the General Elecbric Company, with regard to street
lighting together with a copy of the "Code of Street Lighting" as adopted by the
Illuminating Engineering Society. The _matter was referred ~o Councilman Eschelbach.
The P;.G. & E. requested permission o f the City Council to open a 40' trench in
Tamarack Lane about 200' E. of Walnut Avenue for the purpose of replacing a section
of their 2e gas main. Referred to CounciLman Eschalbach.
A comammication was received from the Italian American Citizen's Club stating it was
the Club's intention to erect a statue of George Washington, preferably in front-of the
City Hall, the dedication to take place during the Twentieth Anniversary celebration
of the Club, July 2nd to 5th. Mr. Tacchi, Chairman of the Celebration Committeewas
present and stated.they would like to put the statue in front of the City Hall near the
American flag. The Mayor stated the city would like to have the statue and appointed
Councilmen Eschelbach and Minucciani to meet with membe~s~of the Club at 10 o'clock a.
March 2nd, to select a suitable place.
A communication was received from San Bruno Council #30V, Y.M.I. asking permission to
hold a dance in Fraternal Hall, April 10, 19~V. On motion of Councilman Eschelbach
seconded by Councilman Boido permissi on was granted.
Application of Eva Raugi and 0~a Tassan to operate a beauty parlor at-219 Linden ·
Avenue was received, On motion by Councilman Boido, seconded by Councilman
Eschelbaeh permission was granted.
ApplicatiOn of Taste Good Bakeries to operate a retail bakery store at-3V1 Grand Avers
was received. On motion by Councilman Eschalbach, seconded by Councilman Mager, per-~
mission wes g~anted.
Applicatisns for the position of police officer were received from Mario Giannecchini,
and W. V.. Foutse The applications were ordered placed on file. (J.Giachett:
The application of Joe Bacigalupi for the position of clerk was received and ordered
placed on. file.
Au application was received from Luigi Penna for any available position in the parks
and streets. Application ordered placed on file.
The monthly reports of th~ Chief of Police, City Judge, Fire Chief, Building Inspector,
Health 0ffieer, City Treasurer and City Clerk for the month ending February 28, 195~,
were s'.,hmitted. On motion by Counci~ Minucciani, seconded by Councilman Mager
and regularly carried, the reports were ac~ed.
Councilma~ Minucciaui introduced a resolution, requesting the adoption of Assembly Bill
No. 19~$ ~y the State Legislature. The resolution was adopted by the vote of all
members o~ the City Council present, as followi:
Councilme~ V. B$id~, J. F. Mager, .D.W. Ratto, A. J. Eschelbach, M. Minucciani
Nos s, Cou~cil~mn None Absent Councilmen None.
. Attest: Daniel McSweeney~ City Clerk
By Elizabeth 0ttenfield, Deputy
RecOrded ~.~ ~Beok of Resolutions, Vol. 5, at page
Counei _.~ ~eciami introduced a resolution requesting t~he adoption of Assembly Bill
No. 1955~ i~the State Legislature. The resoluti, on was adopted by the vote of all
memb~i!!i~J~ Cit2 Council present, as follows.
_A_yes, Ceu~Xlmen Ve Boido, J. F. Mager, D. W. Ratto, A.J. Eschelbaeh, ~. Minucciani
A communication was received from John Monti stating that the gutter on the California
Avenue side of his gasoline station had sunk, and that he would like to have the same
- repaired. The matter was referred to Councilman Eschelbach.
A communication was received from the Southern Pacific Company. in answer to the City
Clerk's letter regarding the abatement of the mosquito nuisance near the S. P. Tower,
stating they-are making a study of the matter and asking for an appropriation of monay
to do the work. Referred to the Health Officer.
A. communication was received from the Alta Electric Company, stating it was of the
opinion that the cost of lighting' the underpass was paid out of the Gasoline Tax l~und.
Communication ordered filed. In this connection a letter was received from the State
Department of Public Works stating that the cost of illumination of the Underpass is
being defrayed by the Department o£ Public Works fr~ the 1/4 cent gas tax fund.
Communication o~dered filed.
A communication was received from the San Marco County Planning Commission asking
for the names of the City's Pl~_nning Commission. The Clerk was instructed to advise
them that the City Council comprises the Planning Commissiou.
A co~unication was received from the General Electric Company,.~ith regard to street
lighting together with a copy of the "Code of Street Lighting" as adopted by the
Illuminating Engineering Society. The_matter was referred to Councilman Eschelbach.
The P~.G. a E. requested permission o f the City Council to open a 40' trench in
Tamarack Lane about ZOO' E. of Walnut Avenue for the purpose of replacing a section
of their Bw gas main. .Referred to Councilman Eschalbach.
A communication was received from the Italian American Citizen's Club stating it was
the Club's intention to erect a statUe of GeorgeWashington, preferably in front-of tM
City Hall, the dedication to take place during the Twentieth Anniversary celebration
of the Club, July 2nd to 5th. Hr. Tacchi, Chairman of the Celebration Committeewas
present and stated.they would like to put the statue in front of the City Hall near th~
American flag. The Mayor stated the city would like to have the statue and appointed
Councilmen Eschelbach and Minucciani to meet with members~of the Club at i0 'o'clock a.
March 2nd, to select a suitable place.
A communication was received from San Bruno Council #30V, Y.M.I. asking permission to
hold a dance in Fraternal Hall, April 10, 193V. On motion of Councilman Eschetbach
seconded by Councilman Boido permissi on was granted.
Application of Eva Raugi and 01ga Tassan to operate a beauty parlo~ at-B19 Linden ·
Avenue was received, On motion by C ouncilm-n Boido, seconded by Councilman
Eschelbach permission was granted.
Application of Taste Good Bakeries to operate a retail bakery stc~e at-3~l Grand Ave~
was ~eceived. On motion by Councilman Eschelbach, seconded by Councilman Mager, per-
mission was g~anted.
Applications for t he position of police officer were received from Mario Giannecchini,
and W. V..Fouts. The applications were ox~ered placed on file. (J.Giachett
The application of Joe Bacigalupi for the position of clerk was r~ceived and ordered
placed on. file.
An application was received frem Luigi Penna for any available position in the parks
and streets. Application ordered placed on file.
The monthly reports of th~ Chief of Police, City Judge, Fire Chief, Building Inspector,
Health Officer, City Treasurer and City Clerk for the month ending FebxeAax-j 28,
were submitted. On motion by Councilman Minucciani, seconded by Couacilman Mager
and regularly carried, the reports were ac.c~p~ede
Councilma~ Minucciani introduced a resolution requesting the adoption of Assembly Bill
No. 19~8 ~y the State Legislat~me. The resolution was adopted by the vote of all
members o~ the City Council present, as follows:
Councilme~ V. B$idm, J. F. Mager, D. W. Ratto, A. J. Eschelbach, M. M~ucciani
Noes, Cou~ci~ None Absent Councilmen None
Attest: Daniel McSweeney~ City Clerk
By Elizabeth Ottenfield, Deputy
Recorded ~n Book of Resolutions, Vol. ~, at page ~Se
Councilman. Ml~ucciani introduced a resolution requesting the adoption of Assembly Bill
No. 19S9~.~ t~xe State Legislature. The resolut%on was adopted by the vote of all
memb~~%~e City Council present, as follows. -
Ayes, Ceu~cXlmen V. Boido, J. F. Mager, D. W. Ratto, A.J. Eschelbach, M. Minucciani
Noes, Councilme~ None Absent, Councilmen None
Attest: Daniel McSweene~,.City Clerk
b2 Elizabeth Ottenfield, Deputy
Recorded ~Book of Resolutions, VoI. ~ at page ~.
358
Councilman Eschelb~ch introduced a ~esolution of the City of South San Francisco
opposing reduction of number of cou:t ~ooms and offices for Justice's Oourt of First
Township. The resolution was adopted by the vote of all members of the City Council
present, as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen V. Boido, J. F. Mag, r, D. W. Ratto, A. J. Eschelbach, M, Minucciani
None, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None
Attest: Daniel McSweeney,0ity Clerk
By Elizabeth 0ttenfield, Deputy
Recorded in Book of R~solutions, %o1~ S, at page 94.
Andrew Hynding appeared before the Council and stated no action had been taken regarding the
city's insurance policies. He stated the city would save approximately $250, by combining
the general liability and fleet policies. He protested to the insurance being carried in 1
company, stating .better service could be had by splitting it into ~ policies. Mayor Ratto
stated that Mr. Hynding was writing his loaner business with 1 additional policy. He also
said that considerable difficulty had been experienced in handling .the insurance and the
council decided to split it into 3 policies; hhat the instruction of the council had been
followed out and the N_,rtford Ins. Co, made an agreement with ~r. Rodondi whereby his Mass,
Bonding Co. policy would be written by the Hartford and in return the Nartford would super-
vise the city's insurance business, splitting the commissions in 4 equal parts.? Mr. Hynd-
ing also suggested putting the privately owned cars in a nonownership policy thereby saving
the city about SVS.CHe asked for a vote of the council in the matter of handling the insurance but
Under the.head of unfinished business Councilman Eschelbach stated that the request of (no action
NcNellis and Church to top the trees in Peck's Lots had been taken ~are of. (was ~aken,
In the matter of trailer cou:ts, Cit7 Attorney Coleberd suggested an ordinance be ad-
opted on re,slating Trailer. Courts, lie stated he was p~ocuring data on this zabJect,
I~ the matt~of the Jess Apartment fire escapee the fire chief stated he is waiting
the action of the State Housing Commission.
The mat%er of a new automobile for the Fire Chief was again, discussed and ~ncilman
Eschelbach suggested the matter be laid over.
The matter of replacing the sidewalk on. the west side of Bayshore Boulevard in Peak's
Subdivision was to be held up until the work of hauling the dix~ and gravel is completed.
John Blanchard was present regarding the buildt~ permit of Carl Jess. He .'.stated he
explained the new plans to the peck~s Lots residents and all seemflsatisfied with the new
plans and it would be 0. Ke for the .. Council to grant the permit, On motion by Councilman
Minucciani, seconded by Councilman Esahelbach and regularly carried Jess was granted
pex~nission to build along the revised plan.
Fi~e Chief Welts reported the.cost of the Booster brakes $12~.00 and the four wheel
brakes $500, to $600e00~ with no guarantee on the four wheel brakes, He reported~:that
the Seag~ave Company stated Booster brakes would have to be used with the four wheel
brakese On motion by Councilman Mager, seconded by Councilman Boido and regu larly
carried the Fire Chief was instructed to have the booster brakes installed,
City Engineer Klassen advised the council it would c6st between $200, and $300,00 to pre-
pa~e the ground for the renewing of the sidewalk on 0x~e Avenue. Councilman Eschelbach said
th&~$~ F~A~cisCo~.~ater D_e~nt, would replace the sidewalk torn up by them with' ~: concrete
without further cost of the city, On motion by C~ouncilman Eschelbach, seconded by Council-
man Boido and regularly carried the engineer was instructed to hire the necessary labor to
get the ground in readiness .for ~the completion of the sidewalk.
Claims in the amount of $ 2923e95 were next presented to tb_e council for payment:
· .Chureh
Jim Cu:ti
Chas. Merchs
H. McNe~lis
P. Baratteri
L. Colle~i
Dudley Perkins
Fred Brown
Star Radio
So' City Auto Service
E. Rossi
A. Colombo
B. Brown
T. Galli
W. Garibaldi
E. Eozlowski
L, Savares
J, Mayerle
V. ,Ullery
Ro Smith
C. Rinehart
P. Penoski
E. Ventu~i
W. Smith
J, Feri
W. Locatelli
J, Fevravio '
M. ~astro
M. Ignotz
C, Begnal
M, Mazzetti
A. Johnson
trimming ~rees Peak's Lots
4~ h~s. carpenter work Orange
Avenue Park fence
4 hfs. " "
repairs moro rcycle
1Shes checking cars Bayshore
repairs radio
repairs stre et truck ~
"Police Buick
Attend fires Feb.
Swift Avenue fire
Attend fires Feb.
$ 12,00
12,00
lZ. O0
lZ,O0
4,50
S,O0
5.54
6.50
2.60
1.O0
2.50
2.50
-2,50
5.00
5.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
V,O0
10.00
11,00
11.00
- 11.00
11.50
11.50
11,50
12.00
12.00
19,.00
12.50
12.50
council decided to split it into 3 policies; ~hat the instruction of the council had been
followed out and the Hartford Ins. Co. made an agreement with Sr. Rodondt whereby his Mass.
Bonding Co. policy would be written by the Hartford and in return the Hartford would super-
vise the city's insurance business, splitting the commissions in 4 equal parts..
lng also suggested putting the privately owned cars in a nonownership policy thereby saving
the city about SV.5.CHe asked for a vote of the council in the matter of handling the insurance but
Under the~head of unfiB~shed business Councilman Eschelbach stated that the request of (no action
NcNellis and Church to top the trees in Peck's Lots hadbeen taken Sate of. (was ~aken.
In the matter of trailer cou~ts, City Attorney Col, herd suggested an ordinance be ad-
opted on regulating Trailer. Courts. He stated he was procuring data on this subject.
I~ the matte~of the Jess Apartment fire escapes the fire chief stated he is waiting
the action of the State Housing Commission.
The mat~er of a new automobile for the Fire Chief was again, discussed and C~ncilman
Eschelbach suggested the matter be laid over.
The matter of replacing the sidewalk on. the weSt side of Bayshore Boulevard in Peck's
Subdivision was to be held up until the work of hauling the dirt and gravel is completed.
John Blanchax~i was present regarding the building permit of Carl Jess. He ~,stated he
explained the new plans to the peck's Lots residents and all see~dsatisfied with the new
plans and it would be 0. Ke fer the~Oouncil to grant the permit. On motion by Councilman
Minucciani, seconded by Councilman Esahelbach and regularly carried Jess was granted
permission to build along the revised plan.
File Chief Welt, reported the.cost of the Booster brakes $12~.00 and the fou~ wheel
brakes $500. to $600.00t with no guarantee on the four wheel brakes. He repe~te~that
the Seagrave Company stated Booster brakes would have to be used with the four wheel
brakes. On motion by Councilman Mag, r, seconded by Councilman Bold, and regu laxly
carried the Fire Chief was instructed to have the booster brakes installed.
City Engineer Klassen advised the cotmcil it would cSst between $200. and $300.00 to pre-
pa~e the ground for the renewing of the sidewalk on 0x-stage Avenue, Councilman Eschelbach said
th&~S~ F~An$isco~wate~ De, tS would replace the sidew~ torn up by them with~ .'.~ concrete
w~thout further cost ofth~ city. On motion by ~ouncilman Eschelbach, seconded by Council-
man Boido and regularly carried the em~ineer was instructed to hire the necessax~ labor to
get the ground in readiDe.ss~for ~the cc~pletion ef the sidewalk.
Claims in the amount of $ 292~e9~ were next. presented to the council for payment:
· * Clm~eh
Jim Curti
Chas. Merchs
H. McNe~lis
P. Baratte~i
L, Colle~i
Dudley Perkins
Fred Brown
Star Radio
So. City Auto 'Service
E. Rossi
A. Colombo
B. Brown
T. Galli
W. Garibaldi
E. Kozlowskt
L, Savares
Je May, tlc
V. ,Ullex~y
R. Smith
C. Rinehart
P. Pen.ski
E. Ventu~i
W. Smith
J. Feri
W. Locatelli
J. Ferrari,~
N. ~astro
M. Ignotz
C. ~egnal
N. Nazzet ti
A. Johnson
,R. Btsagno
Arndt ' s Dept. Store
Gas, well Co..
trimming ~rees Peak's Lots
4~ h~s. carpenter work Orange
Avenue Park fence
4 h~s. # "
repairs mot. rcycle
13hfs checking cars Bayshore
repairs radio
re~airs stre et truck
"PoXice Buick
Attend fires
Swif~ Avenue
Attend fires
.
fire
Febe
Blankets
10 lbs.
,~qoi 1 cloth fire dep
r e,g. p~per
$ 12.00
12.00
12.00
12000
4.,50
5 ..54
6,.50
2 .~
2.60
1.00
2..50
2.50
'2,50
.5.00
5..50
6,50
6,50
6.50
V.O0
10.00
11.00
11.00
11,00
11..50
]2.00
1E. O0
12,.00
12.50
12.50
5V.94
2..56
2.57
Seag~ave Co~poration
Fred J. Lautze
Superior L~ndry
Pac~eoo Electric
A. J· Pacheco
Pacheco Electric
Central Supply
So._ City Plumbing Shop
Pac. Tel, &Tele
California Water Service
South City
'State Compensation Ins·
Burroughs Adding Machine
Supplies .for fire tX,ACk
repair star, er
Wash #1 and #2 houses Feb ·
Install 3 fire boxes
1 SV rectifier to operate clock
maintain fire al&ram system Dec·
and labor on circuit
Matain street lights Dec. & la~s
cembnt, sand and. brick
sand and cement
unplug sewer in front 548 Miller
phone service Feb.
hydr~ant rental Feb
fountain and five house se
librax~y service Feb·
city hall and baseball sex-vice
playground ~a~tin School Park
3 gals paint - fire dop
materials
$ 3,VV
10,40
204,00
112.85
44.00
60.30
10,/)4
1.49
2.00
56,10
470 ·00
3,00
4.50
12·00
1,25
13 ·85
2.09
qt.s. cardinal dec,vet ~.99
paint, remover - putty knife 2.37
naisl stakes Linden A ye. Brig, 3.56
1 redwood tapered plug
materials martin shcool par~
repair sash, etc Martin School
materials Martin 3chool pa~k
materials Orange Ave. ~ark
" " fence
hal· due p_rem· 11/19/3.5 - 11/19/36
service ~/?/37 to
9,39
5,87
26
25,54
171·72
169
201·73
5·55
D.W.Ratto, Agent Beltrami etal rent ye~d used in construotion
Union 0il Co·
Welch
0· Me,ills
Ente,rprise. Press
H, L. ~aaker
A· H~nding
Patterson Williams Co.
H· L. Haaker
Lin. den. Avenue .Bt .~ge a Colin&
nl25136 to z12. 13y
298 gals· gas 2/.11/.87
" /16737
10 lbse., cup gvease Fire d ep.
removi~ dogs ~d cats Feb.
phone Health ~pt. Feb.
1000 2~ envel~es Clerk
2~0 checks a~ 800 ~fi~vits
250 leg~s bl~s ci~ Judge
Dep. PremPublic liability
Prem. Tax Collector's bond
aunt s/31/36 to 11/30/36 lia-
bility
slide - chair outfit and circle
ladder - park
prem.p..oundmaster bond
105.00
44.70
22.50
1·27
30.50
3.25
31.74
43.67
11.43
250,00~
AO,O0
75. O0
96.55
205 ·42
5.85 ~
- $2,923·95
The claims having, be'nTh audited by the finance committee Court cilman Minucciani moved
the~ be paid. motion was seconded by Councilman Boido a nd regularly carried·
Under the head of Good and ~elfa~e,-CouncilmanMager suggested a letter of
-thanks of the City Council be sent to the San Francisco, Burlingame and San
Mate, fi~e depaPtments for their assistance at the Swift fire on Feb. 27, 1937·
· ayor Rat~o instructed the City Clerk to write the 1 e tiers.
There being no fux~h~r business before the Council, C°un cilman Minucciani
moved to adjourn· The motion was seconded by Counci~lman Boido and regularly
~a~ri e d ·
Time of adjournment 9·20 p. m·
Respectfully submitted
Approved:
Daniel McSweeney, City Clerk
City of Sou2h San Francisco