HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1938-08-01REGULAR MEETING OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FR'ANCISCO,~NELD,
MONDAY, AUGUST 1,1938.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco was held
in the city hall, Monday evening, August 1,1938.
The meeting was ca lled to order at 8 o'clock p.m. by Mayor A.J.Eschelbach.
ROLL. CALL.
Roll call found al 1 members of the City Council present,as follows;-
Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach,D.W.Ratto,M.Minucciani,Rod Tibbetts.-
The minutes of the .three previous meetings were read. The re being no errors or
omissions they were approved as read.
Lathan ~C°mpany ,Inc , addressed a communication to the council requesting authority
to scrape extra fill from Tanforan Avenue, whi~ above grade, onto an adjoining lot, on whi¢
they expect to erect an addition to their facto~y. On motion by Councilman Tibbetts,secondE
by Councilman B$ido and regularly carried t~e desired permission was granted,
The Dru~ Corps of the Italiam Catholic Federation applied for a permit to hold a dane
on August 2~,1958. On motion by ~ouncilman Ratto, seconded by Councilman Minucctani and
regularly carried the permit was granted. The same society also requested permission to ho~
a dance in Fraternal Hall, Saturday evening, October 22,1938, Permission granted.
An application for a business license was received from Joe Giordano to open a candy,
cigar, soft drinks and bottled beer parlor at 392 Grand Avenue. Referred to Chief of Police
Belloni for inv~stigation, after several members of the council advised that course.
An application for a business license to open a grocery and butcher shop at 515 Lind~
Avenue, was received from John Caputo. On motion b2 Councilman Ratto,seconded by Councilma!
Boido and regularly carried a p~rmtt was granted.
A.J.Pacheco,~city electrical maintenance man applied for an increase in pay allowan¢
from $20 a month to $52 a month, a dollar for each hydrant. After considerable discussion
the increase was allowed, orovided maintenance is kept up as before. Councilman ~,iinuccian~
made the motion, Councilman Boido seconded it and it was regularly carried by the votes of
all the members of the council.
A communication was received from Architect William Rowe thanking the city for his
appointment as architect on the fire house project. Communication accepted and placed on fi~
A communication was received from Dr.Dickie, advising the city council to send the
City Health Officer to the League of California Municipalities Convention in Santa Barbara ir
.September. Councilman Ratto said there was health work in South San Francisco that the dc
or is not attending to, that goats,rats, rubbish in back yards , ets, should be removed .
Dr. McMills stated there is n o ordinance against keeping chickens, rabbits and goats in the
city, and while these abe allowe(~ there will always be rats around. It was stated an ordinar
against keeping chickens, rabbits, and goats within the city limits might be introduced.
The monthly re?orts of the Chief of police, City Judge, Fire Chief, Building Inspec~
H~alth officer, City Treasurer and City Clerk for the month ending July 31,1938 ~ere submittE
and on motion by Councilman Ratto , seconded by Councilm~n Minucctani and regularly carried,
accepted as read.
RESOLUTION NO 666.
Councilman Boido introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South Saz
Francisco of intention to grant a Gas ~ranchise to Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City Council,as fol~
Ayes, Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Minucciani, D, W.Ratto,Rod Tibbetts.
Noes, Councilmen,None,
Absent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweene~
City Clerk.
Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.3,at page 1~2.
Resolution No. 66~.
Councilman Minucciani~ introduced a resolution of intention of the City Council of
t~e City of South San Franci~s co to grant a franchise for electricity to the Pacific Gas &
electric Company. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City
Council,as follows, Ayes, Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Min~ucciani, D.N.Ratto,
Rod Tibbetts. Noes, COurt cilman,None.
Absent, Councilman , None . Attest Daniel McSweeney
Recorded in Book of Resolutions,Vol.3,at page 173. ~ City Clerk.
Claims in the amount ~ of $2318.22 were next presented to the City Council for paym~
Louise Belloni Air mail stamps, etc. $ 2.50
CaliforniaState Auto Assn. Signs 7.83
S. Barney Attending fires 1.O0
J. Feri " ~ 1.50
E. Kozlowski " 2.00
E. Begnal " 2.00
L. Savares "~ 2. O0
A. Robinson ,i 2.00
M. Mazzetti " 2.50
A. Johnson " 3. O0
R. Smith "
V. U~lery 3.50
F. Gamba " 3.50
C. Schu~k " 4.00
M. Castro " 5.00
W. Locatelli " 5.00
J. Nunt ingt on " 5 ~ O0
C. Rinehart ~ 8 days relief driver 43.50
Mutual Engineering Co. repair hose valve 3.07
" "chair for playground 3.29
A. Grado i days labor Orange Ave. Tennis court 4.50
omissions they were approved as read.
Lathsn -Company ,Inc , addressed a communication to the council requesting authority
to scrape extra fill from Tanforan Avenue, whi~if above grade, onto an adjoining lot, on which
they expect to erect an addition to their facto~y. On motion by Councilman Tibbetts,seconded
by Councilman Boido and regularly carried tke desired permission was granted, ·
The Dru{n Corps of the Italiam Catholic Federation applied for a permit to hold a dance
on August 27,1938. On motion by Councilman Ratto, seconded by Councilman Minucciani and
regularly carried the permit was granted. The same society also requested permission to hold
a dance in Fraternal Hall, Saturday evening, October 22,1938, Permission granted.
An application for a business license was received from Joe Giordano to open a candy,
cigar, soft drinks and bottled beer parlor at 392 Grand Avenue. Referred to Chief of Police Be
Belloni for investigation, after several members of the council advised that course.
An application for a business license to open a grocery and butcher shop at 51~ Linden
Avenue, was received from John Caputo. On motion by Councilman Ratto,seconded by Councilman
Boido and regularly carried a p~rmit was granted.
A.J.Pacheco,~city electrical maintenance man applied for an increase in pay allowance
from $20 a month to ~52 a month, a dollar for each hydrant. After considerable discussion
the increase was allowed, provided maintenance is kept up as before. Councilman ~inucciani
made the motion, Councilman Boido seconded it and it was regularly carried by the votes of
all the members of the council.
A co~m~nication was received from Architect William Rowe thanking the city for his
appointment as architect on the fire house project. Communication accepted and placed on file.
A communication was received from Dr.Dickie, advising the city council to send the
City Health Officer to the League of Californi~ Municipalities Convention in Santa Barbaratn
.September. Councilman Ratto said there was health work in South San Francisco that the doc1
or is not attending to, that goats,rats, rubb~.sh in back yards , ets, should be removed .
Dr.McMills stated there is n o ordinance against keeping chickens, rabbits and goats in the
city, and while these abe allowed there will always be rats around. It was stated an ordinenc,
against keeping chickens, rabbits' and goats within the city limits might be introduced.
The monthly reports of the Chief of police, City Judge, Fire Chief, Building Inspectm
H~alth officer, City Treasurer and City Clerk for tt~ month ending July 31,1938 ~ere submitted
and on motion by Councilman Ratto , seconded by Councilm~n Minucclani and regularly carried,
accepted as read.
B~SOLUTION NO 666.
Councilman Boido introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco of intention to grant a Gas ~ranchise to Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City Council,as follo~
Ayes, Councilmen, ¥.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Minucciani, D, W.Ratto,Rod Ttbbetts.
Noes, Councilmen,None,
Absent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweene~
City Clerk.
Recorded in Bo°k of Resolutions, Vol.~,at page 1VY.
~ :~, ~ ..,~ %,~., Resolution No. 667.
Councilman Minucciani~ introduced a resolution of intention of the City Council of
tl,e City of South San Franci's co to grant a franchise for electricit~ to the Pacific Gas &
electric Company. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the City
Council,as follows, Ayes, Councilmen, V.Boido, A.J.Eschelbach, M.Min~ucciani, D.N.Ratto,
Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Coun cilman,None.
Absent, Councilman , None . Attest Daniel McSweeney
Recorded in Book of Resolutions,Vol.3,at page 173. City Clerk.
Claims in the amount ~ of $2318.22 were next presented to the City Council for paymen
Louise Belloni Air mail stamps, etc. $ 2.50
CaliforniaState Auto Assn. Signs 7.83
S. Barney Attending fires 1.O0
J. Feri " ., 1.50
E. Kozlowski " 2.00
E. Begnal " 2.00
L. Savares " 2.00
A. Robinson " 2.00
M. Mazzetti " 2.50
A. Johnson " 3.00
R. Smith " 3.50
V. U~lery G 3.50
F. Gamba i~ 3.50
C. Schurk " 4.00
M. Castro " 5.00
W. Locatelli " 5.00
J. Huntington " 5.00
C. Rinehart 8 days relief driver 43.50
Mutual Engineering Co. 'repair hose ~alve 3.07
" "chair for playground 3.29
A. Grado 1 days labor Orange Ave. Tennis court 4.50
C. Stuerman 7 " " 31.50
E. Bianchi 7 "Linden Ave. sidewalk 31.50
A. Sola 8 days labor tennis court 36.00
484
F. Mandoli
R. R. Sharkey
J. Masciovecchio
M. Laufer
Modern Office ~achinesCo.
H. S. Crocker
,,
Water ~a~tin Signs
A. co~uccini
Edward Barry Co.
Grinnell Co.
Pacheco Electric
A. J. Pacheco
9 da~s labor tri~mning ~ees
grindin~ manure
10 d~ys labor 0range ye. Park
3 years ~rvice - Royals
i Qr stencil paper - recreation
I type ribbon "
Signs for park
work done on bleachers
repair old bleachers & city Hall
floor
i minute book
40.50
40.50
45.00
45.00
34.00
3.61
1.03
11.50
320.00
183.40
42.91
lo light standards, for tennis court 302.50
59.02
maintain street lights, etc.
Cut standards & weld hub for
electric outlet
labor and material tennis court
maintain fire alarm system July-
clear circuit#2 23.75
So. City Lumber Co. 2 hrs. motor grader rental 7.00
" rental motor grader 24.75
Industrial City Lumber Co. materials street dept. /"4.55~
" "city hall-
'' "park
" "recreation dept. '~36.55
W. S. Wetenhall Co. Pipe - W. P. A. project 152.06
p. G. & E. electric service traffic signal 13.88
M. ~inucciani Expense Leage dinners BeLmont 6.25
J. welch removing dogs and cats July 32.50
California Mater Service fountain and Swift Ave. firehouse 5.36
" hydrsm, t rental July 321.00
" library service 27.69
" service various playgrounds 142.64
" " W. P. A. project 9.75
" "city dump 1.25
" service cityhal! ~0.30
12.00
49.63
$2,318.22
The claims having been audited by the finance committee Councilman moved they be paid.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ratto and regularly carried.
Under the head of unfinished business Engineer Klassen re ported that in order to
secure dirt for fill specifications would have to be drawn up~ and bids called for. He
was .instructed to prepare the necessary specifications calling for bids.
The committee on the Colma Creek problem, Mayor Eschelbach, Councilman Tibbetts,
Councilman Doido,engineer Klassen reported they had met with Engineer Marshal and Engineer J
Jones of the State office and toured the region of Colma Creek on inspection. Engineer
Jones took close observance of the situation, but did not disclos~ the nature of his
recommendations to the State office.
City attorney Coleberd stated he h~d seen Assistant District ~ttorney Sullivan about
the Colma Creek situation~ as representing the count~ of San Mateo. Mt. Sullivan stated
that if the city would furnish a statement of the probable cost of the project the county
would probably go along with the city in the matter.
Under the head of new business Councilman Ratto called the~ council's attention to
reports that city employees are working in the dog track. He stated that one of the provis~ons~
ef!~a ~gentlemen's agreement with the Baden Kennel Club was any ~ appointive official or city
employee found~ working at the dog track would be subject to dismissal. There was some discussion
over the matter but no action was tauten.
There being no further business before the board Councilman H~tt° moved to adjourn
until Monday, August 8,1938,at 8 o'clock p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boido
and regularlyb carried.
Time of adjournment, l0 o'clock p.m.
Approved
Mayor of South San Francisco
Respectfully submittf~