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REGULAR MEETING OF TItE CITY COUNCiiL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,HELD TUESDAY,
JULY, 6TH, 1937.
The regular meeting of t?~e City Council of the City of South San Francisco was held
Tuesday evening, July 6,1937.
ROLL CALL.
Roll call found all members of the City Council present,as follows;-
Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, J.F.Mager, M.Minucclani,D.W.Ratto.
The minutes of the three previous meetings were read. There being no errors or omiss-
ions they were approved as read.
An application for a permit to hold a dance on July 24,1937 was received from South City
Court,No.746, Independent Order of Foresters, for the hours 8;30 p.m. to I A.M. On motion by
Councilman Eschelbach, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried the desired permit
was granted. ~
The Italian Catholic Federation made application for a permit to hold a Barn Dance in
Fraternal Hall for the benefit of the Girls Drill Team and the Boys drum corps,on Saturday evening
...... August 28th, 1937, from 8;30 p.m. to 2 o'clock A.M. On motion by Councilman Eschelbach, seconded
by Councilman Boido and regularly carried the desired permit was granted.
Bethel #68 of South San Francisco,Order of Job's daughterS, applied for a permit to hold
aninvitional dance in Fraternal Hall on Friday evening, July 16,1937,from nine to twelve o'clock
p.m. On motion by Councilman Minucctani,seconded by Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried
permission was granted.
A communication was received from Mayor Allan F.~unt of Burlingame,secretary of the
Peninsula Branch of the League of California Municipalities requesting to knew how many city
2fficials would attend the dinner meeting of the league on Thursday evening, July 15~ next.
Ma~or Ratto and councilmen estimated ten city officers would be in attendance, and the clerk was
No instructed.
Brown &Erye made application for a business license to conduct a feeding establishment
for livestock at the plant of the South San Francisco Union Stockyards. On motion by Councilman
Minucciani,seconded by Councilman Mager and regularly carried the permit was granted.
A communication was received from the Chas.H.Peterson Company, requesting permission to
submit a figure on the auditing of the city's books and accounts. Communication ordered placed on
file.
In a communication addressed to Councilman Jofn F.Mager, Chairman of the Fire Committee,
Fire Chief 'Melts requested permission to purchase 250 feet of 3/4 inchchemical hose, and 500 feet
~ of 2-1/2 inch rubber lined cotton jacket fire hose. On motion by Councilman Mager, seconded by
Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried authority was granted. The fire chief was instructed
to confer with Councilman Eschelbach, purchasing committeeman, in the matter.
Alfred Cerri made application for the position of street sweeper. Application ordered
placed on file.
A communication was received from Rue R.Clifrord, secretary of the Library Board , stating
the te~ns of Library Trustees Dinning and Hickey would expire June 30,1937. Mr Dinning having
previously submitted his resignation ~ayor Ratto was informed by several councilmen that Mr.
Dinning had the endorsement of Miss Rue Clifford in letters written them. The Mayor believed the
resignation sould be accepted and suggested the name of Mrs. Le~with ~or appointment to the position.
~/~ Members of the council.intimated that political animosmty exmsted between the ~ayor and
Mr. Dinning. Mayor A~atto stated he had no personal feelings against Mt.Dinning, that Mr. Dinning
wrote his resignation to the City Council and he took it that he was resigning. Councilman~
Minucciani b$1ieved some time should be given for consideration, and Councilman Mager stated he
was told by Oack Hickey that he did not want to be re-appointed. The matter was laid over for
further thought.
T~e monthly reports ofthe City Treasurer, Health Officer, Building Inspector, City Judge,
Chief of ~olice, Fire Chief and City Clerk were next submitted to the City Council. On motion by
Councilman~ Minucciani, seconded by Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried the reports were
accepted.
RESOLUTION ENTERING INT0 A
LEASE FOR PLAYGROUND.
Councilman Minucciani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South
.~Francisco to lease lot Nc.lO, and Lot No.ll, in Block No.135, '~ap of South San Francisco for
one year at the rental of $60 per annum, for a childrens playground.
The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City Council, as
follows, Ayes, Councilmen, V.Boido,A.J.Eschelbach, J.F.~ager, M.Minucciani,D.~.Ratto.
Noes, Councilmen, None. ~
Absent, Councilmen, None. Attest Daniel McSweeney
City Clerk.
Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.3, at page ll4.
ORDINANCE NO. 194.
An. ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTING
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1937 EDITION AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 189 entitled 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1935 EDITION
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0.148 OF SAID CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN*
CISC0 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1927 EDITION
ADOPTED BY THE PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE
AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING 0CTOBER, 1927,ADC~PTED SEPTEMBER
17,1928" had its second reading and was adopted as an ordi~anc
of the City of South San Francisco by the following vote;- Ayes,Councilmen, V.Boido,A.J.~schelbach,
J.F.Mager,M.Minucciani,D.W.Ratto, Noes, Councilmen,None.
Absent, Councilmen, None.
Attest
Recorded in Book of Ordinances, Vol. 2, at page 269
Daniel M~Sweeney
City Clerk.
Councilman Eschelbach, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried the desired permit
was granted.
The Italian Catholic Federation made application for a permit to hold a Barn Dance in
Fraternal Hall for the benefit of the Girls Drill Team and the Boys drum corps,on Saturday evening
August 28th, 1937, from 8;30 p.m. to 2 o'clock A.M. On motion by Councilman Eschelbach, seconded
by Councilman Boido and regularly carried the desired permit was granted.
Bethel #68 of South San Francisco,Order of Job's daughters, applied for a permit to hold
an invitional dance in Fraternal Hall on Friday evening, July 16,1937,from nine to twelve o' clock
p.m. On motion by Councilman Minuccianl,seconded by Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried
permission was granted.
A communication was received from Mayor Allan F.~unt of Burlingame,secretary of the
Peninsula Branch of the League of California Municipalities requesting to know how many city
.~.fficials would attend the dinner meeting of the league on Thursday evening, July 15~ next.
May. or Ratto and councilmen estimated ten city officers would be in attendance, and the clerk waz
~o instructed.
Brown &Erye made application for a business license to conduct a feeding establishment
for livestock at the plant of the South San Francisco Union Stockyards. On motion by Councilman
Mtnucclani,seconded by Councilman Mager and regularly carried the permit was granted.
A communication was received from the Chas.H.Peterson Company, requesting permission to
submit a figure on the auditing of the city's books and accounts. Communication ordered placed on
file.
In a communication addressed to Councilman Jofn F.Mager~,Chairman of the Fire Committee,
Fire Chief Welts requested permission to purchase 250 feet of 3/4 inchchemical hose, and 500 feet
of 2-1/2 inch rubber lined cotton jacket fire hose. On motion by Councilman Mager, seconded by
Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried authority was granted. The fire chief was instructed
to confer with Councilman Eschelbach, purchasing committeeman, in the matter.
Alfred Cerri made application for the position of street sweeper. Application ordered
placed on file.
A communication was received from Rue R.Clifford, secretary of the Library Board , stating
the terms of Library Trustees Dinning and Hickey would expire June 30,1937. Mr Dinning having
previously submitted his resignation mayor Ratto was informed by several councilmen that Mr.
Dinning had the endorsement of Miss Rue Clifford in letters written them. The ~ayor believe~ the
resignation sould be accepted and suggested the n~a~.e of Mrs. Ledwith for appointment to the position.
J~.~ Members of the council.intimated that polmtical animosity existed between the ~ayor and
Mr. Dinning. Mayor A~atto stated he had no personal feelings against ~r.Dinning, that Mr. Dinning
wrOte his resignation to the City Council and he took it that he was resigning. Councilman
Minucciani b$1ieved some time should be given for consideration, and Councilman Mager stated he
was told by eack Hickey that he did not want to be re-appointed. The matter was laid over for
further thought.
T~he monthly reports ofthe City Treasurer, Health Officer, Building Inspector, City Judge,
Chief of ~olice, Fire Chief and City Clerk were next submitted to the City Council. On motion by
Councilman Minucciani, seconded by Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried the reports were
accepted.
RESOLUTION ENTERIN~ INT0 A
LEASE FOR PLAYGROUND.
Councilman Minucciani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South
SAn/Francisco to lease lot Nc.lO, and Lot No.ll, in Block No.13~, ~ap of South San Francisco for
one year at the rental of $80 per annum, for a childrens playground.
The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City Council, as
follows, Ayes, Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, J.F.~ager, N.Minucciant,D.W.Ratto.
Noes, Councilmen, None.
Absent, Councilmen, None. Attest Daniel McSweeney
City Clerk.
Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.3, at page ll~.
ORDINANCE NO. 19A.
An. ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTING
THE UNIFORN BUILDING CODE 1937 EDITIOM AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 189 entitled 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 193B EDITION
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.1A8 OF SAID CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN*
CISCO ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1927 EDITION
ADOPTED BY THE PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE
AT T~E SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING OCTOBER, 1927,ADOPTED SEPTEMBER
17,1928" had its second reading and was adopted as an ordi~anc
of the City of South San Francisco by the following vote;- Ayes,Councilmen, V.Boido,A.J.2schelbach,
J.F.Mager,M.Mlnucciani,D.W.Ratto, Noes, Councilmen,None.
Absent,Councilmen,None.
Attest
Recorded in Book of Ordinances, Vol. 2, at page 26g
Daniel McSweeney
City Clerk.
Claims in the amount of $3,686.16 were next presented to the council for payment;-
South San F~a~.oisco Hospital
Star Radio Service
Frank Pariani
V. Ullery
C. Begnal
Gordon Scott
E. Kozlowskt
R. Bisagno
W. Locatelli
C. D. Rush
Mike Lamuth
Nello Lazzari
Louis Belloni
Dudley Perkins
J. D. Cochin Mfg. Co.
Fred Lautze
American Fire Equipment Co.
L. Savares
Paul Penoski
W. Garibaldi
W. Smith
G. Olmstad
F. Gamba
C. Rinehart
R. Bisagno
E. Rossi.
E. Kozlowski
A. Johnson
M. Mazetti
R. Smith
J. Feri
M. Castro
A. Peterson
W. Locatellt
V. Ullery
C. Begnal
Superior Laundry
South City Lumber Co.
Board of Medica~Examiners
Peninsual Theater Equipment
J. Welch
G. Cresci
Tony De Marchi
R. Maschiovecchi
A. Guistetto
M. t~
C. Monettint
Massachusetts Bonding Co.
F. Mandoli
Chamber of Commerce
Oliver' s Restaurant
Pacheco Electric
P. G. and E.
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A. Carlisle Co.
J. Penna
Dr. J. 0. McMills
Paramount Flag Co.
$chwabacher Frey Co.
Edward,Barry Bo.
Enterq~rise Press
Tidewater Associated 0il Co.
I!
Bank of ~erica
Pacific Tele. and Tele.
C. W. Church
Bethlehem Steel Co.
La Mars Garage
E. H. Edwards Co.
Alcoholic examinations $
repairs police radio
repairs police buick
5 hrs. special police duty for ~arade
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Officers Assn. P.0.Box rent
repairs motorcycle
I pump and installation
repair fire siren and rcplace bearings
I pyrene fire extinguisher
attending fires June
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"fires June and r eljer work
Wash #L and # 2 houses June
i table for bldg inspector
75% of fine paid by Mrs. Zlataroff
Flood light in front of City h~ll
removing dogs and cats June
ll days labor clezning outfall sewers
10~ d,a, ys labor cleaning outfall"
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12 " " " " "
earned pen. auto liability 12/31/35
to 12~31/36
11 days labor cleaning storm sewers
Advertising June
19 dime. ers city and county officials
in re Linden Ave. raising and Colma
creek
street lights and maintenance
Street lighting June
miscellaneous service Ju ne
250 S~ OhS
bread ~ dumps
phone April, May, June
i fan drape - 2 - 12' drapes
2, Qts. stencils and mimeograph paper
I record book - employment register
300 copies ordinance #193
270 gals. g~s
395 gals. gas
CRaim of Gordon Rowe - audit to 6/30
phone service June
I day installing fire ho.nfLrants
ball park
2 angle stands - 4 chanDels
repairs street tmuck
2 pcs. 500' ea. sterling steel hemp
7.50
9.16
6.33
5.00
5.00
5.00
$.00
5.00
5.00
5.50
5.50
5.50
5.75
3.77
201.60
9.80
15.45
1.00
1.50
1.50
4.00
4.50
7.50
V.50
8.00
8.00
8.50
8.50
9.00
9.00
10,00
12,00
14.00
20.00
21.50
30.50
14.08
13.13
187.50
16.00
28. O0
49.50
47.25
45. O0
22.50
20.25
54.00
12.70
49.50
25.00
51.26
65.70
V12.96
67.98
V.33
.75
9.75
23.18
9.37
36.92.
3.09
40.50
57.35
150.00
67.79
8.75
72.10
8.27
ceuter- 12 rope clips 109.85
$. Laufer 2 days labor baseball park 9.00
California Water ~er~ice library service June 2_2~.86
California " " hydrant rental June 470.00
" " " fountai~ and fire house service June 6.06
" " " baseball park and civic center " 88.79
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school street park service June 2.79
A. I. Mitchell Supply Co. 4 single pipe strap Orange Ave. Park 3.79
Levenson Co. 6 sanitary waste receptacles 90.85
G. F. Bishop Co. 1 park special and 1 grass catcher 406.85
Total - $3 686.16
The claims having been audited by the finance committee Councilman Minucciani moved
They be paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried.
Mayor Ratto announced that all persons desiring to examine the city claims may call
and do so.
C. D. Rush
Mike Lamuth
Nello Lazzari
Louis Belloni
Dudley Perkins
J. D. Cochin Mfg. Co.
Fred Lautze
American Fire Equipment Co.
L. Savares
Paul Penoski
W. Garibaldi
W. Smith
G. 01mstad
F. Gamba
C. Rinehart
R. Bisagno
E. Ross~.
E, Kozlowskt
A. Johnson
M. Mazetti
R. Smith
J. Feri
M. Castro
A. Peterson
W. Locatellt
V. Ullery
C. Begnal
Superior Laundry
South City Lumber Co.
Board of Medlca~ Examiners
Peninsual Theater Equipment
J. Welch
G. Crescl
Tony De Marchi
R. Maschiove cchi
A. Guistetto
M. t!
C. Monettini
Massachusetts Bonding Co.
F, Mandoli
Chamber of Commerce
Oliver's Restaurant
Pacheco Electric
P. G. and E.
II Il
A. Carlisle Co.
J. Penna
Dr. J. 0. McMills
Paramount Flag Co.
Schwabacher Frey Co.
Edward ,Barry Bo.
Enterprise Press
Tidewater Associated Oil Co.
I!
Bank of ~nerica
Pacific Tele. and Tele.
C. W. Church
Bethlehem Steel Co.
La Mars Garage
E. H. Edwards Co.
51 ii I~ II It 5.50
5~ , ,, " " 5.50
5~ ~ 1' " . ,. 5.50
Meals for prisoners, due 1937 Peace
Officers Assn, P.0,Box ~ent
repairs motorcycle
I p~p ~d installation
reoai~ fire siren ~nd replace bearings
i pyrene fire extin~isher
atten~ fires June
"fires June ~d relief work
Wash ~L ~d ~ 2 houses Ju~
i table for bldg inspector
~5% of fine paid by Mrs. Zlataroff
Flood light in f~nt of City hall
removi~ dogs and cats June
ll days labor cleaning outfall sewers
10~ d~ys labo~ cleaning outfall"
l0 " " " "
earned p~. auto liability 12/31/35
to 2 3 /36 vo
ll days labo~ cle~i~ storm sewers 49.50
Advertisi~ J~e 25.00
19 dinners city ~d co~ty officials
in re Linden Ave. raising and Co~a
creek
street lights ~d mainten~ce
Street lighting J~e
miscellaneous service Ju ne
250 ~'~ons
bread of d~ps
phone April, May, June
i f~ d~ape - 2 - 12' drapes
2 Qts. stencils and mimeograph paper
I record book - emplo~ent register
~00 copies ordin~ce ~193
270 gals. gas
395 gals. gas
C~aim of Gordon Rowe - audit to 6/30
phone service June
i day installi~ fire hun~ants
ball park 8. ~5
2 angle stands - 4 channels V2.10
repairs street ~ck 8.27
2 pcs. 500' ea. sterling steel hemp
ceute~- 12 rope clips 109.85
5.75
3.77
201.60
9.80
15.45
1.00
1.50
1.50
4.00
4.50
7.50
7.50
8.00
8.00
8.50
8.50
9.00
9.00
10.00
12. O0
14. O0
20.00
21.50
30.50
14.08
13.13
187.50
16. O0
28. O0
49.50
47.25
45. O0
22.50
20.25
54.00
51.26
65.70
V12.96
67.98
7.33
.75
9.75
23.18
9.37
36.92-
3.09
40.50
57.35
150.00
67.79
~. Laufer 2 days labor baseball park 9.00
California Water ~erMice librarT service June 2~.86
California " " hydrant rental June 470.00
" " " fountain and fire house service June 6.06
" " " baseball park and civic center " 88.79
" " " school street park service June 2.~9
A. I. Mitchell Supply Co. ~ single pipe strap Orange Ave. Park
Levenson Co. 6 sanitary waste receptacles 90.85
G. F. Bishop Co. I park special and I grass catcher 406.85
Total $3 686.16
The claims having been audited by the finance committee Councilman Minucciani moved
They be paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Eschelbach and regularly carried.
Mayor Ratto announced that all persons desiring to examine the city claims may call
and do so.
Mayor Ratto requested City Attorney Coleberd to look up the deeds to Playground Lots
33 and 34, In Block "D",Peck's Subdivision and have the title searched for transfer to the city.
The Mayor said he was requested by the Richmond Pottery Company for some of the sand
that has been blowing over Linden Avenue and asked City Attorney Coleberd if the request could
be granted. The City Attoreny said it was O.K. ~
~ayor Ratto announced that kids had broken the drinking fountain at ~aple Avenue and
the playgrounds,and suggeste8 that a good tough boy of the neighborhood be deputized a policeman
to protect the city's property. He would be a Junior Policeman~under the control of the Chief of
?olice.~ Councilman Minucciani thought the plan was worth trying, and the Chief of Police was
instructed to bring in the toughest boy of the vicinity to the next council meeting.
The ~ayor asked if anyone ~ad anything to say for the good of the city.Mrs. Ledwith
arose and stated she was heartily in favor of the childrens playgrounds, and wished to see more
installed in various parts of the city, including he, own section, and would be pl eased ~o give
any aid in the program on request.
Referring back to unfinished business Councilman Mager wished to know if the California
Water Service Company had communicated with the city in the matter of ~a cut in the water rates.
Mayor Ratto stated that the water company promised a report in by the next meeting. ~aAe~-~e-~eaA-e~
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Chief of Police Belloni was authorized to select a police radio for the police car.
Councilman ~ager inquired of City Attorney Coleberd as to the rights of the city over
easements between lots. The City Attorney stated the city has no jurisdiction over such easements,
but said the South San Francisco Land and Improvement Company has.
Mt. Paul Douste of Baden appeared before the City Council and stated~R.Mulkey had a
sign up and appeared to he.doing business without a license. Mr. Mulkey admitted he was doing
business. Councilman Minucciani asked the city attorney how a business could be operated without
a license. The city attorney said it could not be operated without a license.
There being no further business before the Council, CouncilJ~an Minucciani moved to adjourn.
The motion was seco~ded by Councilman Eschelbach a~d regularly carried.
Time of adjournment, 9;25 o'clock p.m.
ResPectfully submitted, ·
Approved
~ayor of So~th San Francisco.