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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1941-08-11ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF Tt~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,HELD MONDAY,AUGUST ll, 19 41 o A regularly adjourned meeting of the city counCil of the City of South San Francisco was held in the City Hall Monday evening,August 11,1941. This meeting was called to order at 8 o'clock P.M. by Mayor ~eorge W.HolSton. ~ROLL CALL. Roll call found all members of the council present, as follows; Councilmen,V.Boido, George W.Holston, Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratte,Rod Tibbetts. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. A communication was received from Mr. Geo~W.Wi~liams~of:?BUrlingame~contractor open. ing up Southwood subdivision , stating that he was desirous of securing a letter of acceptl of the street and sidewalk and curb work froSt,he city so that the matter could be presentec to the Federal Housing Administration in order to be assured OF F~H~A insurance to bond the loans. Engineer Marshall stated the councilmen and he visited and inspected the premises and he recommended that the city accept the work. Councilman Ratto asked if some defects would be attended to before the city could give sanction to the work.Mr. Williams stated thl he would take care of ~uy minor defects required. This being the date set for the'opening of bids for the improvement of Grand Avenue by furnishing crusher run rock for the base, Councilman Tibbetts moved the bids be opened. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried. ~ut two bids were submitted, that of James S.Baker and Mission Quarry Company. Mr. Baker bid the sum of $.89 cents per cubic yard and Nission Quarry Co.,bid the sum of 94 cents per cubic yard. Councilman Tibbetts introduced a resolution of the city council of the~City ef South San Francisco, NO.822,awardiu~ the contract for rock f~r the constructio~ of a base course for paving on Grand Avenue,to~J.S.~Bake~The RES.adopted by She votes of al~ the members of the c~ty council, as follows;- AyeS, Councilmen, V.Boido, George W.Holston, Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto, Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Councilmen, None. Aosent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweeney. City Clerk. Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.~ at page ~ll. RESOLUTION N0.823. Councilman Ratto introduced a resolution of the cit~ council of the City of South San Francisco approving the work of improving streets and avenues delineated upon Southwoo~ Map No.1, South San Francisco. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the city council, as follows;- Ayes, Councilmen, V.Boido,George W.Holston,Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto, Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Councilmen,None. Absent, Councilmen. None. Attest Daniel McSweene2 City Clerk. Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.~, at page ~ll. RESOLUTION N0.824. Geuncilman Boido introduced a resolution of the city ~ounciI of the City of South San Fracisco making certain declarations with reference to the ~ubdivision asp of Southwood in the City of South San Francisco. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the' 'members of the city council,as follows;- Ayes~ Councilmen,V.Boido, George W.Holston, Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto, Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Councilmen,None. Absent, Councilmen , None. Attest Daniel McSweene2 City Clerk. Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.5,at page ~12. ORDINANCE NO. Councilr.~an Lloyd introduced an ordinance of the city council of the City of South sam Francisco .pro~ibiting the maintenance ~r existence of poles supporting electric wires,teleg: wires and telephone wires on Grand Avenue, between the westerly boundary line of the right , the Southern Pacific ~ompany and the easterly line of Spruce Avenue,in the City of South Sa~ Francisco, which had its first reading and was laid over to come up at the next meeting of · city council. The Berkeley Gazette Distributing Company was gr~nted a permit to distri:ute pamphle~ under doors in the City of South San Francisco, on motion by councilman Ratto, seconded by Councilman Tibbetts and regularly carried. On motion by Councilman Lloyd , seconded by Councilman Tibbets the S~n Francisco Wat~ Department was granted permission to construct a concrete tank on the east side of Orange A' Semth of g~mmercial Avenue. C.~$:~:E~gtneer Marshall reported that county engineer drant notified him that the $~ , $~§00 would be available to the City of South San Francisco for repairs to Colma Creek, and to know if the city wanted to handle th.e money itself. Councilmen agreed that the city woul, handle the appropriation itself~ There being no further business before the council, councilman Lloyd moved to adjourn Monday,August 18,1941,' at 8 o~!clock P.M.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ratto and regularly carried. Time of adjournment, 9;18 o'clock P.M. Roll call found all members of the council present, as follows; Councilmen,V.Boido, George W.Holston, Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto,Rod Tibbetts. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with. A communication was received from Mr. GeO~W.Wi!liams~of:Bu~lingame.~contractor ope lng up Southwood subdivision , stating that he was desirous of securing a letter of accep of the street and sidelalk and curb work fro~'~he city so that the matter could be present to the Federal Housing Admimistration in order to be assured 0£ F.H:~A insurance to bond th loans. Engineer Marshall stated the councilmen and he visited and inspected the premises and he recommended that the city accept the work. Councilman Ratto asked if some defects would be attended to before the city could give sanction to the work.Mr. Williams stated t he would take care of any minor defects required. This being the date set for the'opening of bids for the improvement of Grand Avenue by furnishing crusher run rock for the base, Councilman Tibbetts moved the bids be opened. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried. ~ut two bids were submitted, that of James S.Baker and Mission Quarry Company. Mr. Baker bid the sum of $.89 cents per cubic yard and lission Quarry Co.,bid the sum of 9 cents per cubic yard. Councilman TiSbetts introduced a resolution of the city council of theY"City of South San Francisco, NO.8~2,awardin? the contract for rock f~r the constructi of a base course for paving on Grand Avenue~to~J.S.-Bake~The RES.adopted by She votes of a the members of the c~ty council, as follows;- AyeS, Councilmen, V.Botdo, George W.Holston, Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto, Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Councilmen, None. Aosent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweene2. City Clerk. Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.~ at page ~ll. RESOLUTION N0.823. Councilman Ratto introduced a resolution of the cit~ council of the City of South San Francisco approving the work of improving streets and avenues delineated upon Southwood Map No.1, South San Francisco. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all th~ members of the city council, as follows;- Ayes, Councilmen, V.Boido,George W.Holston,Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto, Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Councilmen, None. Absent, Councilmen.None. Attest Daniel McSweene2 City Clerk. Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.5, at page 511. RESOLUTION N0,82~. Councilman Boido introduced a resolution of the city ~ounciI of the City of South San Fracisco making certain declarations with reference to the Subdivision map of Southwoo~ in the City of South San F~ancisce. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the 'members of the city council,as follows;- Ayes~ Councilmen,V.Boido, George W.Holston, Reese LloYd, D.W.Ratto, Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Councilmen,None. Absent, Councilmen , None. Attest Daniel McSweene2 City Clerk. Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.5,at page ~12. ORDINANCE NO. Councilman Lloyd introduced an ordinance of the city council of the City of South Francisce.pro~ibiting the maintenance ~r existance of poles supporting electric wires,tele~ wires and telephone wires on Grand Avenue, between the westerly boundary line of the right the Southern Pacific §ompany and the easterly line of Spruce Avenue,in the City of South Francisco, which had its first reading and was laid over to come up at the next meeting of city council. The Berkeley Gazette Distributing Company was granted a permit to districute pamphle under doors in tLe City of South San ~rancisce, on motion by councilman Ratto, seconded by Councilman Tibbetts and regularly carried. On motion by Councilman Lloyd , seconded by Councilman Tibbets the San Francisco Wai Department was granted permission to construct a concrete tank on the east side of Orange Semth of g~mmerctal Avenue. C~t$~Emgineer Marshall reported that county engineer Grant notified him that the $~ $?500 would be available to the City of South San Francisco for repairs to Colma Creek, and to know if the city wanted to handle the money itself. Councilmen agreed that the city handle the appropriation itself. There being no further business before the council, councilman Lloyd moved to adjourn Monday,August 18,1941,'at 8 o~clock P.M..The motion was seconded by Councilman Ratto and regularly carried. Time of adjournment, 9;15 o'clock P.M. ._~.=. _A~rovecl~~~nc$~~s c o'' ' '? ...... '~ '- } REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,HELD MONDAY,AUGUST 18,1941. . The regular meeting of the city ~ouncil of the City of South San Francisco was held in the city hall Monday evening, August 18,1941. The meeting was called to order at 8 o'clock P.M. by Mayor George W.Holston, ROLL CALL. Roll call found all members of the council present, as follows;- Councilmen,V.Boido,George W.Holston,Reese Lloyd,D.W.Ratto,ROd Tibbetts. The minutes of the two previous meeting~ were read. 'A~ere being no errors or omissions they were approved as read. &en-~e-ex~en~-~h®~-- A communication was received from the I.C.F.Association,Branch No.~,re~uesting pex~mission to hold an anniversary dance in F~aternal Hall, Saturday evening September 8,1941. Councilman Ratto moved the desired permission be granted. The~motion was seconded b2 councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. Fire Chief Welte ~submitted ........... ~. the name of Elmer Shipman for appointment to the call forces of the fire department. Councilman Lloyd moved the appointment be confirmed, The motion was seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried. A communication was received from the'B~rlingame Advance, announcing that the Fiesta edition will be off the.press September 1~, the day before the opening of the Fiesta,and thanked the city council for the order for the $100 add. Communication ordered filed. A communication was received from Federal Works Agency announcing that there is a shortage of W.P.A.Help,and they cannot guarantee any at the present time, and thanked the city for its assistance in furthering recreation facilities. Communication accepted and placed on file. Annie M.Cunningham submitted a communication congratulating the city on its attitude in extending recreational facilites. Communication accepted and placed on file. Peninsula Division of the League of California cities notified the city council that the next meeting of the league would be held in Canepa's Restaurant,~J*§ Middlefield Road, Redwood City, Thursday,August ~1,1941, at 8;~0 o'clock P.M., and requested the city to send as many representatives to the meeting as possible, as the famous lawyer and lecturer '?Julien Thomas,will be present and speak on Worldaffairs and the national defenee. ~ayor Holston asked how many would attend. From the count it appeared nine members of the city government would be in attendance. The City Olerk was instructedto so notify Mayor Harold Anderson of Redwood City'of the number from this city. A communiaation was received from American homes guaranteeing to complete Southwood Drive to its intersection with E1 C~mlno Heal at the same time it does its street work improvements in Southwood No.2., and agreed that the street work plans for Southwood No.2, will include that portion of Southwood Drive necessary to effect such connection. The company also agreed to do such other street work in Southwood No.1 as the city engineer may outline to fully comply with the plans and specifications adopted for the work, and asked that they be notified within two weeks from date the exact additional work that the engineer or the city deem necessary. Communication accepted on motion by Councilman Lloyd,seconded by Councilman Tibbetts and regularly carried. A copy of the resolution affecting the work was ordered forwarded to the American Homes. A petition signed by nine property owners of Pack's Lots on Madrone Avenue requested that street pavement and sidewalks be installed in the block between Chapman and Randolph Avenues. The character of pavement was discussed. One property owner asked that concrete be installed while others stated rock and bit~men would'be satisfactory. Engineer Marshall recommended bitumen and rock. The city engineer stated the matter of sewer control would have to be taken into consideration as the west side of the street is higher than the lower and if the street is to be paved the proper sewers should be installed. City attorney Coleberd was instructed to draw up the necessary documents. The number of feet represented by the petitioners is §91, while the total frontage is 90~.feet. A petition signed by 81 owners of property in ParadiseValley requested the city to install a sidewalk on Hillside Boulevard between Linden Avenue and Arden Avenue.Referred to City Attorney Coleberd and City Engineer Marshall. Chief of Police Belloni submitted the namesof William ~ane and Urban S.Hedberg appointed as watchman at the Western Pipe & Steel Company. Councilman ~atto moved the appointments be confirned. ~e motion was seconded by councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. Notice was received from the ~tate Board of Equalization that the value of public utilities in the City of South San Francisco this year is approximately $1,§8V,800. This shows an increase in values over last year of $108,~0. Communication accepted and filed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2lA. Ordinance ~o.~lA; An ordinance prohibiting the maintenance or existance of poles support- ing electric wires,telephone wires ,~telegraph wires,etc., had its second reading and was adopted as an ordinance of the City of South San Francisco b~ the following vote;- Ayes, Councilmen,V.Boido,George N.Holston,Reese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto,Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Council~.en,none. Absent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweene~ City Clerk. Mr. Paul E.Chapman, attorney for the Pacific Sas & E~ectric Company appeared before the council with reference to certain provisions of ordinance 214, Just passed. He stated he would appreciate a short delay~in the passage of the ordinance and its execution,to enable hi~ to suggest some changes and the inclusion ~f the same in a new ordinance. Councilman Boido moved the council reconsider the passage of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tibbetts and regularly carried. Councilman Ratto then moved to lay the ordinance on the table. The motion was secnded by Councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. The city clerk asEed the council for a tentative tax ra~e for the 1~41-42 fiscal year to facilttae the extensions. Deferred till the first meeting in September. A representative of the Labor Herald appeared before the city council and requested a $25 be taken in his publication. Councilman Lloyd moved the add be taken. The me'ion was seconded by Councilman Ratte and regularly carried. ,, ...... -g&%~-E~&n~e~-Ma~ha~-~m&t~d~an~-an~-~p~&$&~a~&en~-$~th~-~e~t~m~&~-e~-¢®~a-$~ee~ ...... su~m~$~ed-~he~e~nee~-~he~p~®~u~®n-wa~-aA~d-~-~h~-~e~ew~n8-ve$~vA¥e~m-- Fire Chief Welte was granted permission to leave the State and attend ~ the Fire Chiefs C~nvention at ~eno,Nevada anA allowed $50 for expenses. The fire chief reported lights .-~eeded at the intersectiom of Third Street and E1 Camlno Real,and was instructed to order lights in o~,.~eSt~ Orange Ave.,on south side,second pole from E1 Camino ~'eal, and Southwest Corner West Orange. ~Fairway Drtve.Eng[neer ~rshall stated the WPA man wants to Sake up the balance of the rails~ Mt.frank Spuri reported reflector lights needed at Linden Ave.South andRailroad crossing ~a~-on the old San Bruno Raad. Referred to Chief of Police Belloni And Councilman Tibbetts. to hold an anniversary dance in F~aternal Hall, Saturday evenin~ September ~,1~*1. Councilman Ratto moved the desired permission be grante~. The motion ~as seconded b2 c~uncilman Lloyd and regularly carried. Fire Chief Welts .submitted ........ the name of Elmer Shipman for appointment to the call forces of the fire department. Councilman Lloyd moved the appointment be confirmed, The motion was seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried. A communication was received from the'B~rlingame Advance, announcing that the Fiesta edition will be off the.press September IV, the day before the opening of the Fiesta, and thanked the city council for the order for the ~100 add. Communication ordered filed. A communication was received from Federal ~orks Agency announcing that there is a shortage of W.P.A.Help,and they cannot guarantee any at the present time, and thanked the city for its assistance in furthering recreation facilities. Communication accepted and placed on file. Annie M.Cunningham submitted a communication ~ongratula~ng the city on its attitude in extending recreational facilites. Communication accepted and placed on file. Peninsula Division of the League of California cities notified the city council that the '~. next meeting of the league would be held in Canepa's Restaurant,YJ~D Middlefield Road, RedwoOd City, Thursday,August ~1,1~1, at ~;~0 o'clock P.M., and requested tbs city to ~end as many representatives to the meeting as possible, as the famous lawyer and lecturer ,~Julien Thomas,will be present and speak on World.a£fairs and the national defense. ~ayor Holston asked how many would attend. From the co~nt it appeared nine members of the city governmemt would, be in attendance. The City .~lerk was instructedto so notify Mayor ~:iarold Anderson of Redwood City of the number from this city. A communiaation was received from American homes guaranteeing to complete Southwood Drive to its intersection with E1 Camlno Heal at the same time it does its street work improvements in Southwood No.2., and agreed that the street work plans for Southwood No.2, will include that portion of Southwood Drive necessary t~ effect such connection. ~he company.also agreed to do such other street work in Southwood No.1 as the city engineer may outline to fully comply with the plans .and specifications adopted for the work, and asked that they be notified within two weeks from date the exact additional work that the engineer or the city deem necessary. Communicatio~ accepted on motion by Councilman Lloyd,seconded by Councilman Tibbetts and regularly carried. A copy of the r~solu~ion affecting the wor~ was ordered forwarded to the American Homes. A petition signed by nine property owners of Peck's Lots on Madrone Avenue requested that street pavement and sidewalks be installed in the block between Chapman and Randolph Avenues. The character of pavement was discussed. One property owner asked that concrete be installed while others stated rock and bit~men would'be satisfactory. Engineer Marshall recommended bitumen and rock. The city engineer stated the matter of sewer control would have to be taken into consideration as the west side of the street is higher than the lower and if the street is to be paved the proper sewers should be installed. City attorney Coleberd was instructed to draw up the necessary documents. The number of feet represented by the petitioners is §91, while the total frontage is 90~.feet. A petition signed by 61 owners of property in ParadiseValley requested the city to install a sidewalk on Hillside Boulevard between Linden Avenue and Arden Avenue.Referred to City Attorney Coleberd and City Engineer Marshall. Chief of Police Belloni submitted the namesof William ~ane and Urban S.Hedberg appointed as watchman at the Western Pipe & Steel Company. Councilman ~atto moved the appointments be confirmed. i~e motion was seconCed by councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. Notice was received from the State Board of Equalization that the value of public utilities in the City of South San Francisco this year is approximately $1,§8~,S00. This shows an increase in values over last year of $108,690. Communication accepted and filed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 214. Ordinance ~o.~14; An ordinance prohibiting the maintenance or existence of poles support- ing electric wires,telephone wires ,~telegraph wires,etc., had its second reading and was adopted as an ordinance of the City of South San Francisco b~ the following vote;- Ayes, Councilmen,V.Boido,George W.Holston,Heese Lloyd, D.W.Ratto,Rod Tibbetts. Noes, Councilmen,none. Absent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweeney City Clerk. Mr. Paul E.Chapman, attorney for the Pacific ~as & ESectric Company appeared before the council with reference to certain provisions of ordinance 21&,Just passed. He stated he would appreciate a short dela~in the passage of the ordinance and its execution,to enable hi~ to suggest some changes and the inclusion gf the same in a new ordinance. Councilman Boido moved ~he council reconsider the passage of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tibbetts and regularly carried. Councilman Ratto then moved to lay the ordinance on the table. The motion was seceded by Councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. The city clerk asEed the council for a tentative tax ra~e for the 1941-~2 fiscal year to facilitae the extensions. Deferred till the first meeting in September. A representative of the Labor Herald appeared before the city council and requested a $28 be taken in his publication. Councilman Lloyd moved the add be taken. The me,ion was seconded by Councilman Ratte and regularly carried. ~ire Chief Welts was granted permission to leave the State and attend t~ the Fire Chiefs Convention at ~eno,Nevada an~ allowed $S0 for expenses. The fire chief reported lights ':eeded at the intersection of Third Street and E1 Camino Real,and was instructed to order lights in on'~.~eSt Orange Ave.,on south side,second pole from E1 Camino ~eal, and Southwest Corner West Orange & Fairway Drive.Engineer ~rshall stated the WPA man wants to ~ake up the balance of the rails,O-~ Mt.Frank Spuri reported reflector lights needed at Linden Ave.South and Railroad crossing ~ on the old San Bruno Read. Referred to Chief of Police Belloni And Councilman Tibbetts. Claims in the amount of $3~366.81 were next presented to the council for payment: A. B~ehler So. San Francisco Hosptial Spuri Studio Pete Questoni DeBerry's Service Station k~T. ma Bianchtni Brunton' s Automotive service Louis Belloni Royal ~pply Co. So. Ci~ Lumber Co. Union 0il Co. W.P.Full~r Co. Cardinal Blue ~lnt Co. Baden Auto Repair Enterprise Engine Co. J. Sendner K. Cameron L. Pappazoni M. Castro N. Filipelli A. Johnson M. Laufer A. Ferrari0~ G. Fiorentini J. Souza V. DeLuca R. Maschovecchio R. Quinlan A. Soldani F. Mandoli J. DiBene R. Ferrario A. Milani J. Soffre Patterson-Williams Co. H. L. Hanker Pacific Tole. &Tele. Co. ,, Shell 0il Coo Enterprise Press , California Water Service San Mateo County Title Thomas Bros. Shirlie Taverner Jennings Pharmacy Ferry Morse Seed Co. P. G. & E. Linde Air Products Co. Ohio Chemical & Mfg. Co. John D. Haley Ric's Service Station Painting safety zones alcoholic examinations developing & printing pcitures wash, etc Lincoln Zephyr wash, etc Buick police matron repairs police radios 6 days attending Civ. Def. School keys, etc. pa~k tank ball city hall supplies ~fire dept. "Martin School bridge "street dept materials Borelli sidewalk materials colma creek materials for aluminum collection "park "WPA track removal '~ repair sewers 13 ~al. gas - track removal 5 gals traffic white prints colma creek repairs stret truck 1 mar~mle and cover 1 day survey Colma creek 8 days relief driver fire dep. ~ days painting fire boxes 3 days labor sewer Orange Ave. 5 days " city parks 5 days labor Orange Ave. park 6 " 7~ " 9 " 11 " d~ys labor city hall park 12 ~days trim trees 12 days watering trees 12 days cleaning catch basins 12 days labox~ Martin School bridge PlaygroUnd equipment audit ~,remtum lyl/41 to 6/30/41 Phone ~401 Aug phone service 400 gals. gas legal board of Equal. meeting 500 cards change of add~ess 500-¼ cards "no t~espassing" legal inviting sealed proposals install 2 hydrants Southwo0d July reports Wall map of State of California Il !1 typing engineer & clerk's office 400 lbs. calcium ch~ride Seed Misc. service street ~ights July oxygen- fire dept. carbon gas i bale wiping . rags fire dept. 3 tires - police Buick $48.00 17.50 1.15 3.00 3.00 5.00 11.98 23.31 1.02 32.65 24.78 17.09 18.87 3.23 3.54 8.48 186.99 40.11 2.21 9.27 1.44 4.83 21.94 5.00 5.00 44.00 1V. 50 15.00 ~5.00 25. 00 30. O0 30.00 37.50 45.00 55.00 6O. O0 67.50 60.00 60.00 60.00 60'0O 60.00 661.78 18 ,). 57 2.50 93.39 43.60 8.76 19.06 45.00 8..'11 1.50 7.21 5.00 3.50 13.13 19.06 98.88 804.69 3.40 27.81 9.27 47.90 Total .... ~- $3,366.81 The claims having been audited by the finance committee councilman Tibbetts moved they'be paid. The motion was seconded by councilman Boido and regularly? e,~vied. There being no further business before the council, councilman _Lloyd~ moved to adjourn until Tuesday evening, August 19,1941,at 8 o'clock P.M. The motion was seconded by eemncilm~Ratto and regularly carried. Time of adJournment~ 9-$~ 0'clock P.M. Approved Mayor o ~espect fully submitted,