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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1938-04-18 THIS FIRST SECTION VACATED TO DOTTED LINE. REGUL~MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,HELD MONDAY, APRIL ISTH, 1838. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco was held in the City Hall, Monday evening, April 18th, 1938. The meeting was called to order at 8.~'clock p.m. by Mayor D.W.Ratto. ROLL CALL. Roll call found all members of the city council present,as follows;- Councilmen' V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Mtnucciani,D.W.Ratto. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no errors or omissions they were approved as read. A communication was received from the Shafer Manufacturing Company, encloslmg a claim in the sum of $55.09 for Traffic ~a~kers. The claim was not O.K'd by the Chief of Police and was laid over. A communication was received from Walter Ryan of the South San Francisco Yellow Cab Service asking the city to reconsider his previous application for a permit to operate a JitnE Bus Service. The City Clerk was instructed to write to him and ask that he re-submit his application, stating the course to be run, the schedule of departure and arrival, and confer w~ the City attorney on bonds required to be posted. Angelo Genovesi made application for a transfer of the business license of Martin Devoe 31.O~?nd iven~o, to Julio An~o~ellt and Angelo Genovosi. On motion bY Councilman / ~RE~~EETING OF T~*C~*~O~~CI~~F S~~*S~*F~ANCISCO,HELD MONDAY,APRIL 18,19~ The Regula~ meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco was held in the City Hall, Monday evening, April 18,1938. The meeting was called to order at 8 o'clock p.m. by mayor D.W.Ratto. ROLL CALL. Roll call found all members of the Councilpresent, as follows;- Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J,Eschelbach, M.Minicciani,D.W.Ratto. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no errors or omissions they were approved as read. The first order of business was the canvassing of ballotts of the General ~unicipal election of April 12,1~38, for the election of two City Councilmen. The election returns showed that Victor Boido received 1279 votes in the five consolidated precincts, Emelio Cortesi 92A votes, George Molinari 199 votes, Herman Scampini 562 votes,and Rod Tibbetts 1205 votes. In the canvass of the absentee ballots the whole Board of Councilmen acted as an election board~ for all five consolodated precincts. The result of the count showed the following votes cast;- ~ictor Boido Emelio Cortesi George Molinari Herman Scampini Rod Tibbetts None 37 votes, 5 votes, 2 votes, 32 votes. Total of all votes cast for the five candidates;- ~ictor Boido Emelio Cortesi George Molinari Herman Scampini Rod Tibbetts 1316 votes 929 votes 199 votes 564 votes 1237 votes. ~ City Council of the Councilman Minucciani introduced a resolution of the'city of South San Francisco declaring Vict6r Boido and Rod Tibbetts duly elected City Councilmen of the City of South San F~ancisco, and ordering the City Clerk to issue Certificates of election to said Victor Bolds. and Eod Tibbetts. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City Council, as follows;- Ayes, Councilmen, Victor Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Minucciani,D.W.Ratto. Noes, Councilmen, None, Absent,. Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweeney City Clerk Recorde~ in Book of Resolutions, Volume ~, at page 150. The CitY Clerk submitted his certificate of the election showing after the count of al~ ballotts in all the precincts and the absentee voters' ballotts, Victor Boido and Rod Tibbetts were duly elected menbers of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco for the full term of four y~ars. The certificate was accepted and ordered placed on file. The City Clerk then swore in the duly elected councilmen Rod Ttbbetts and Victor Boido, At this Juncture mayor Ratto read the following statement;- "Before proceeding to the election of mayor to preside for the ensuing term, I would like to say a few words;- "Two years ago I was elected mayor(and I can assure you it was a hectic two years). "In my first talk from this chair, I declared my policy':of administering the affairs of the citY.Those~of you who attended will recall that my platform was definite and that I did nc mince words. I promised to live up to my pledges. To-night, after two years, I am proud to sa] that I have kept every promise I made at that time. I am convinced that the proposals I prese~ were for the best interests of our city;the fact that some have not received~final action, fault of mine 6r Mr. Minucciani's. eIt is 6rue that the election did not result to my liking, and in that connection , I purposely refrain from saying many things, as I do not want you ~o leave this hall with the m~ taken idea tha~ I am a sore loser. "It is no secret that there has been a lack of harmonY on the 'board, and it not be__good p~licy to start the reign of a new board with rehashings of old actlona, Service asking the city to reconsider his previous appllcat~ for p rmit to p r t t Bus Service. The City Clerk was instructed to write to him ~ud ask that he re-submit his ~ app~lication, stating the course to be run, the schedule of departure and arrival, and confer i the City attorney on bonds required to be posted. i A.ugelo Genovesi made application for a transfer of the business license of Martin Der( ~-~ ~l~O ~and Avenue, to Julio Antonelli and Angelo Genovesi. On motion by Councilman ?~RE~LAR~MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,HELD MONDAY,APRIL 18,19~ The Regula~ meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco was held in City Hall, Monday evening, April 18,1938. The meeting was called to order at $ o'clock p.m. by mayor D.W.Ratto. ROLL CALL. Roll call found all members of the Councilpresent, as follows;- Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Minicciani,D.W.Ratto. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no errors or omissions they were approved as read. The first order of business was the canvassing of ballotts of the General Municipal election of April 12,1938, for the election of two City Councilmen. The election returns showed that Victor Boido received 1279 votes in the five consolidated precincts, Emelio Cortesi 92~ votes, · George Molinari 199 votes, Herman Scampini 862 votes, and Rod Tibbetts 120§ votes. In the canvass of the absentee ballots the whole Board of Councilmen acted as an election board~ for all five consolodated precincts. T~e res~t of the count showed the following votes cast;- ~ictor Boido Emelio Cortesi George Molina~i Herman Scampini Rod Tibbetts None 37 votes, ~ votes, 2 votes, 32 votes. Total of all votes cast for the five candidates;- ~ictor Boido Emelio Cortesi George Molinari Herman Scampini Rod Tibbetts 1316 votes 929 votes 199 votes 564 votes 1237 votes. City Council of the Councilman Minucciani introduced a resolution of the'city of South San Francisco declaring Victsr Boido and Rod Tibbetts duly elected City Councilmen of the City of South San Francisco, and ordering the City Clerk to issue Certificates of election to said Victor Bolds and Eod Tibbetts. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City Council,as follows;- Ayes, Councilmen, Victor Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Minucciani,D.W.Ratto. Noes, Councilmen, None, Absent, Councilmen, None. Attest DanielMcSweeney City Cler~ Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Volume 3, at page 150. The City Clerk submitted his certificate of the election showing after the count of all ballotts in all the precincts and the absentee voters' ballotts, Victor Boido and Rod Tibbett~ were duly elected menbers of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco for the full term of four y~ars. The certificate was accepted and ordered placed on file. The City Clerk then swore in the duly elected councilmen Rod Ttbbetts and Victor Boido. At this Juncture mayor Ratto read the following statement;- "Before proceeding to the election of mayor to preside for the ensuing term, I would like to say a few words;- "Two years ago I was elected mayor(and I can assure you it was a hectic two yea~s). aIn my first talk from this chair, I declared my policy.~of administering the affairs of the city. Those~of you who attended will recall that my platform was definite and that I did nc mince wox~s. I~promised to live up to my pledges. To-night, after two years, I am proud to sa~ that I have ke~t every promise I made at that time. t am convinced that the proposals I presez were for the best interests of our city;the fact that some have not received final action, Is fault of mine 6r Mr. Minucciani's. ~It is ~rue that the election did not result to my liking, and in that connection , I purpos$1y refrain from saying many things, as I do not wamt you to leave this hall with the m! taken idea tha~ I am a sore loser. "It is no secret that there has been a lack of harmony on the board, and it c~e~t~inly~ not be good p~licy to start the reign of a new board with rehashings of old actiona. ~ ~I wa~t ~to thank my many friends who refused to allow to be shaken, the confidence w~~ they reposed in me,despite the continual underground gophering and whispering campaign~$hic~ I have been subjected to from the very start of my administration. "I wish to assure this board and you citizens, that I will work whole-heartedly on any proposition coming before us, provided, I think it is for the interest of the city. "It has been the practice of the board to elect as mayor the councilman polling the highest number of votes at the last  ection#. The new roll call showed Victor,Boido,A.J.Eschelbach, M.Ntnucciani,~.W.Ratto & Rod Tibbbetts pre , The selection of a mayor for the ensuing term being next in order, Councilman Tibbetts moved that Councilman Eschelbach be ~apPoiD~ed~~ to succeed mayor Ratto. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried. Thereupon Councilman Eschelbach took the Chair of Mayor of South San Francisco. In assuming the office Mayor Eschelbach pledged that the council would strive for harmony, that the board would cooperate as a whole to promote a better feeling and more harmony so as to command the respect of the people .He said factories should be encouraged to come to and remain in South San Francisco, to provide employment for the citizens and residents of the city and pledged to try to economize, in all departments and encourage home butlding~ and to work to the best~of his ability for the best interests of South San Francisco. $ communication was received from the Shafer Company, enclosing a claim for $B8.09 for Traffic ~arkings. As the claim was no~ 0.K'd by the police department it was layed over for investigation. ~A communication was received from Walter Ryan asking~ the city to reconsider his application for a permit to operate a jitney bus service in this cit'y. The City Clerk was instructed to notify him to re-a~ply, stating the route he wished run, time schedules, posting of bonds,etc. Angelo Genovesio and ~utonellt Julio, having purchased the interets of martin Devocchi 310 Grand Ave., asked for a transfer of the license to their names. On motion by Councilman Hatto seconded by Councilman Minucciani and regularly carried the desired transfer was granted. Dario Ramirez, 12~4 Bayshore Boulevard, applied fo~, a r@staurant ltcenseto sell Tamales, ~nchiladas,and home-cooked food at the same address. Referred to the health department. A petition signed by 18 residents of the vicinity of 489 Commercial Avenue, requested that a light be placed in that vicinity. The application was referred to Chairman Tthbetts of the Street Committee~and the light ordered placed as requested. Mayor Eschelbach annm&uced the appointment of the following committees;, Police committee, Victor Boido,Chairman, MinuCciani and Tibbetts. Fire Committee, M.Minucciani,Chatrman, Ratto and Tibbetts. Street Committee,Rod Tibbetts,Chairmau, Ratto and Minucciani, Purchasing Committee, Rod Tibbetts, Ratto and Minucciani, Finance Committee,D.W.Ratto, Chairman, Minucciani and Tibbetts. The mayor suggested that as an added feature to municipal government it might be well to establish a Planning Commission to work in conjunction with the city authorities in the matter rezoning, recreational facilities and improvements for the city in general. He stated the council might look into the matter and give it earnest thought and bring it up a~ a future meeting. Claims in the amount of $2,1~6.14 were next p~esented to the council for payment;- Speedometer Service Company Hirsch & Kaye Spuri Studio Dudley Perkins C. D. Rush Fred J. Lautze Louis Degan Mutual Engineering California Water Service Co National Water Co Ambrose Robinson Arthu~ Johnson F. Gamba Dora McCarn John E. Evans Fred W.Brown Volonte & Capitellt Michele~ Bellone M.Nlondint H.A. Cavassa F. Parent i Pauline Oratterola Vera Barsuglia ~ Charley Roberts Stella Zane, tti Isabelle Brawn Alice M. Young Caroline Holbrook Helen Hickey Anita Pera Ketherine Ferko Speedometer & Cable police $ §.lB Finger print outfit 39.40 photos People vs Raaginini $ 6.00 repair motor cycle ~ 1.80 special police duty ~ 40.00 re~airs,street car $ 1.01 fire car $ 8.18 special volt Aammeter ~ 46.94 repair hose connection ~ 1.00 relocating hydrant #160 S 2~.14 fire house water $ .52 4 days detail stockyards ~ 20.00 " " " $ 20.00 " " " ~ 20.00 Service on election board ~ 10.00 labor erecting booths, etc · 9.00 erecting booths,otc $ 19.80 rent of office election purposes S 10.00 II fl garage ' ' S t ore . . , ,, garage Services on election board Il Il II IB II Il If Il tl tl It , . . , II II Ii I! ll Il . ii " " , , . S 10.00 $ 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 $ 10. O0 lO.OO S 10.00 $ 10.00 $ lO.OO $ lO.OO $ 10.00 ~ 10, 00 Francis H.Rinehart " " ~' Bank of South San Francisco of eight election officers Clyde Emerson 3 trips & return Redwood City Pacific Tel & Tel Co., E.0ttenfield So.S.?.Scavenger Co~, A.Ca~lisle & Company~ Standard 0il Co., M.Minucciani, Emterprise P~ess # W.P.Fmller & 'Company So. City Lumber& Suppl~ Co., ~lley's Welding Shop Indu~$rial~ityLbr. Co.. $ 10.00 $ 80.00 procuring & returning election affidavits,delivering to Inspect- ors,& returning to City Hall $ 1~.00 phone service Mar.Apr~ $ 66.54 stamps otc,absent vo~ers ballotts$ 6.51 removing 5 dead dogs Fob.Mar. election supplies aasoline , march Pen. League dinner, San Carlos 1000 envs,2000 checks legal notice to taxpayers Ballots & precince registera 1 gal paint remover WPA materials frame for street sign materials, street dent $ 5.00 8103.15 $123.94 $ 3.00 $ 48.32 $ 2.00 $332.28 ~ 1.34 ~190.65  2 .00 · ~_~1 seconded by Councilman Minucciani and regularly carried desired transfer was granted.~ Dario Ramirez, 1234 Bayshore Boulevard, applied fo~.~ are. staurant license to sell Tamales, ~nchiladas,and home-cooked food at the same address. Referred to the health department. A petition signed by 18 residents of the vicinity of 459 Commercial Avenue, requested that a light be placed in that vicinity. The application was referred to Chairman Tihbetts of the Street Committee,'and the light ordered placed as requested. Mayor Eschelbach announced the appointment of the following committees;, Police committee, Victor Boido,Chairman, Minucciani and Tibbetts. Fire Committee, M.Minucciani,Chairman, Ratto and Tibbetts. Street Committee,Rod Tibbetts,Chairman, Ratto and Minucciani, Purchasing Committee, Rod Tibbetts, Ratto and Minucciani, Finance Committee,D.W.Ratto, Chairman, Minucciani and Ttbbetts. The mayor suggested that as an added feature to municipal government it might be well t~ establish a Planning Commission to work in conjunction with the city authorities in the matter rezoning, recreational facilities and improvements for the city in general. He stated the council might look into the matter and give it earnest thought and bring it up at a future meeting. Claims in the amount of $2,176.14 were next p~esented to the counCil for payment;- Speedometer Service Company Hirsch & Kaye Spuri Studio Dudley Perkins C. D. Rush Fred J. Lautze Louis Degan Mutual Engineering California Water Service Co National Water Co Ambrose Robinson Arthur Johnson F. Gamba Dora McC axon John E. Evans Fred W. Brown Volonte & Capitellt Micheie~ Bellone M.Blondini H.A. Cavassa F. Parenti Pauline Oratterola Vera Barsuglia ~ Charley Roberts Stella Zanetti Isabelle Brawn Alice M. Young Caroline Holbrook Helen Hickey Anita Pera Ketherine Ferko Francis H. Rinehart Speedometer & Cable police Finger print outfit photos People vs Raaginini repair motor cycle special police duty re,airs, street car fire car special volt Aammeter repair hose connection relocating hydrant #160 fire house water 4. days.detail stockyards Service on election board labor erecting booths, etc erecting booths,crc 5.15 6.00 1.oo 40.00 1.01 5.18 46.94 1.00 28.14 .52 20.00 20.00 2o. oo 10.00 9.00 19.80 rent of office election purposes S 10.00 " " garage " S 10.00 " " store . ,, # , ga,r, age Services on election board II Il # # # # It ~t " ,, ', , . Bank of South San Francisco of eight election officers Clyde Emerson 3 trips & return Redwood City procuring & returning election " $ 10.00 " S 10.00 " ~ 10.00 10.00 10.00 $ 10.00 $lO.OO $ lO.O0 S 10.00 $ o.o0 $ lO.O0 $lO.OO S 10,00 S 10.00 $ 8o.oo Pacific Tel & Tel Co., E.Ottenfield So.S.E.Scavenger Co;, A.Ca~lisle & Company~ Stand~ 0il Co., M..Mi~ccia~i, Enterprise l~ess ~. P.~le~ & So. City L~her · S~ppl~ Co. ~lley' s wei~l~ S~p ' Industrial ~ty~' Co. .. ,~.<.:..... ~ affidavits,delivering to Inspect- ors,& returning to City Hall $ 1~.00 phone service Mar.Apr. $ 66.54 stamps crc,absent vo~ers ballotts$ 6.51 removing 5 dead dogs Feb.Mar. $ 5.00 election su2plies $103.15 · asoline , march $123.94 Pen. League dinner, San Carlos $ 3.00 1000 envs,2000 checks $ 48.32 legal notice to taxpayers ~ 2.00 Ballots & precince registers $332.28 1 gal paint remover $ 1.34 WPA materials $190.65 frame for street sign ~ 2.00 materials, street dept $ 2.21 ~aterials, Colma Creek $ 25.65 rental carryall,Linden Ave. Job $280.00 Disbursements continued;- South City Plumbing Shop So. City Auto Service Highway Blacksmith Shop La mat's Garage Ric's Service Cook's 0il G.O1Lviera L. Goin Ray Bertuccelli C'.Cornell A.Bertolucci Joe Galli L. Alfano L.Martinelli Dannle Rosala A. Peterson rep, drinking fountain repairs Buick " street truck repairi~n~ street truck II It gas & rep tire,str.dept fuel oil labor ball park hauling dirt from Swift's II II !1 !1 ti ti grading Linden Ave labor ball park labor Q " " sweeping streets ~ grading Linden Ave 5 days retail stockyards Total 8 11.40 $ 5.58 ~ 13.00 $ 27.17 $ 2.55 $ 51.50 $ 40.50 40.50 $ 54.oo $ 13.50 22.50 36'00 $ 40.50 ~ 54.00 $ 25. O0 $$2176.14 The claims having been audited by the finance committee Councilman Minucciani move~ they be paid, The motion was seconded by Councilman Raft? and regularly carried. Engineer Klassen asked fo~ authority to make a place for a soft ball and hard ball court at an estimated cost of $56.00 Granted. He also recommended that the turf on the baseball diamond be re-fertilized, at an estimated cost of $185. On motion by Councilman Ratto, regularly carried, he was authorized to proceed with the work, There being no further business before the board Councilman Ratto moved to adjourn until the next regular meeting, Monday,May 2,1938,at 8 o'clock P.M. The motion was seconde( by Councilman Boido and regularly carried. Time of adjournment, 10;30 .P.M. Approved Mayor of South San Francisco. Respectfully submit te~ C~ Clerk.