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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1943-12-06 REGULAR MEETING 03~ TBE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,HELD ~0NDAY, DECE~ER 6TH,1945. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco was held in the City Hall,Monday evening,December 6th,1945. The meeting was called to order at 8 o'clock P.M. by Mayor D.W.Ratto. Roll Call. Roll call found the following named:~ members of the board present,as follows;- Councilmen,George W.Holstom, Reese Lloyd, M.Mtnucciani,D.W.Ratto, " ~bsent, Victor ~oido. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no errora or omissions they were approved as read. A communication and time schedule were received from Mr.A.E.Ryan, of the South San Francisco Transit Company. Mr.Ryan's letter referred to the temporary permit he ~ad received from the City Council to operate for about a month and then submit a statement of the result of t~e trial. He stated he operated on a half hourly sch~dle during working hours,and thence every hour. That in order to be of more service to the community he had revised his schedules to half hourly all through the day from 6530 A.M. to 1~;00 A.M.,which has proven very satisfactory to the Lindenville patrons and housewives and defense workers~'~He~added a transfer system was inaugurated this day. Mayor Ratto inquired about the number of busses in operation and the ~mount of insurance covering the fleet. The City Clerk will look into the matter. ,A statement was received from the Divisio~ of Highways covering the expenditures by the State for the maintenance of Routes ~ and 68 in ~the City of South San Francisco for the fiscal year ending June 30,19~3. Stetement accepted and filed. Mrs. Callie E.Boyle wrote the council stating her tenant had reported to her that her house at 83 Handlph Avenue had been damaged by the blasting of Piombo Bros. The city clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Boyle of fiombo's insurance company!s name and address. An application for a business license was received from J.L.Barnes and Lyle Schulze to operate a Christmas ~ree store at 4~3 Grand Avenue, stating the place was needed for only a q~arter year, and offered the s~nn of $2.50 for the quarter. As the business ~d~nan calls for a years license in advance the clerk was instructed to 6~ll~c$~th~-~b~t~Dce,$~.50. i communication from former recreati~~~~..~ elan SieOecker,chairman of the commission, requested a clearance certificate from the City oT South San Francisco,as she was about to take employment elsewhere. On advice of councilman Minucciani of the commission,the City Clerk issued the necessary re~ease/ A reply was received from the Department of Public Works in answer to the City Clerk's letter asking why the State wan~ed the city to cancel taxes on property bought by the State of California, some of which property is bringing in rentals. T~.e attorney for the State,Mr. C.R.Montgomery, cited various constitutional and statutory reasons why the State wants the city to cancel the assess- ments and cancel the taxes and asked the city's cooperation in so cancelli~g as asked by the District Engineer. Referred to city attorney Coleberd. ~e State Board of Equalization notified the city of the application of Fred Martinelli and Fred J.Martinelli for beer and wine and Distilled m~t~i~eJ l~s~Li&asked if the city had any objections to the issuing of the same. There were none. Emiiel Cortesi applied for a permit to construct a rear porch Sn his house on lot ~8,Block llV / Permit granted. Pacific Gas & Electric Co., applied fpr permission to install gas mains in Southwood Tract ~o.2 and 3,aS shown by the attached plans~ ~eferred to councilman Minucciani. The Greek American Voters League of ~al&$®~aA- San Mateo County,through Chairman James Nololulos, addressed the city council requesting that a large BILLBOARD be erected in the Civic ~enter to contain the names of all~ the citizens of South San Francisco who are serving in the armed forces of their country. As the city already has an honor roll inside the city hall Mayor Ratto requested the city clerk to reply stating the fact,and ~hanking the club for their patriot- ism. Mr.Eugenio ~iaffei of the Delasco Neon Sign Company of Lomite Park offered to inspect the city's ~eon signs and submit an esti~.ate of their repair and maintenance. Fire Chief ~elte explained that in case of a blackout t~.e city could not use them if changed,and the clerk was instructed write Mr. ~'~affei to that effect. Engineer Klassen reported that Hollycraft Builders had finished paving portions of the ally between Grand & Baden Avenues and between ~Jra:~d & Miller Avenues according to specifications a~d to his satisfaction.Accepted/ The engineer also reported that T.~.Bloomquist had finished the sidewalk work on the westerly side on South Linden Avenae to his satisfaction ~nd was entitled to tke sum of $830.00, at ~.05 per square foot, leaving a balance due of $20~.50 in~35 days from date. Heport accepted as submitted. Mrs. Helen Siebecker of the recreation commission reported that one of the members of the commissioH has not been present since April 9,1'~43. It was decided to await the return of City Attorney Coleberd, as the members's term has not expired. ~rs, Seibecker submitted a communication to the council stating the recreation commission had recommended that Lirs. May Spindler be employed as part-time worker in the re creation department at 8Oct p~ hr:. for V?~ hours per month,and ~rs Joe Pless 100~ hours per monthin the same depart- ment at 8S cents per hour! to replace ~iss argaret ~cNulty,resigned. Councilman Holston moved the appointments be made. he motion was secSnded by councilman ~inucciani and regularly carried. Engineer Klassen submitted a copy of a statement furnished ~r.~aymond Anderson,~'esident Plant Engtneer,U.S.Maritame Commission,Belair Shipyard,South San Francisco,relative to an estimate of the cost of cleaning Colma Creek Canal and certain tidal sloughs into which sanitary sewere of the City of South San Francisco discharge.The report states that all Of the work itemized has been completed except the ditch from the San k~runo Sewer, whichis almost finiShecd.. In finishing the report the engineer gi~es the following figures as a fair and equitable apl:~ortionment of the cost to date and the estimated cost to complete the work proposed,in his opinion, as followsN l~aritime Commissicn, ..$802~8~,,City of South San Francisco, $2~0. Total $10.~V4.~8. Hel:~ort accepted. The ~ersonnel Board of the City of South San Francisco submitted a statement of the result of the Civil Service examination for firemen, as follows, VIRGIL G.ULLERY CLIFFORD G.BEGNAL V9.3~ ~LWIN R. BRAUNS V8.2% J0h~ A .M~RCHI V~. 3% On request of fire chief Welte that two men be appointed immediately,councilman Lloyd moved that ~he two highest men on the list, ~' Virgil G.Ullery and Clifford F.Begnal, be appointed regular firemen. The motion was seconded by councilman Minucciani and regularl~ carried. In another communication from the city's PersonneI ~oar~ario Blandini Was certified for employment in the police department as police officer,having a rating of 80.2~.The board gave notice that the~ should have been consu'lted before the city council appointed Mario ~landini as approved as read. A communication and time schedule were received from Mr.A.E.Hyan, of the South San Francisco Transit Company. Mr.Ryan's letter referred to the temporary permit he ~ad received from the City Council to operate for about a month snd then submit a statement of the result of ti~e trial. He stated he operated on a half hourly schedle during working hours,and thence every hour. That in order to be of more service to the community he had revised his schedules to half hourly all through the day from 6530 A.M. to 1;00 A.M.,which has proven very satisfactory to the Lindenville patrons and housewives and defense workers~Hei~added a transfer system was inaugurated this day. Mayor Ratto inquired about the number of busses in operation and the amount of insurance covering the fleet. The City Clerk will look into the matter. ,A statement was received from the Divisio~ of Highways covering the expenditures by the State for the maintenance of Routes ~ and 68 in the City of South San Francisco for the fiscal year ending June 30,1943. Stetement accepted and filed. Mrs. Callie E.Boyle wrote the council stating her tenant had reported to her that her house at 83 Handlph Avenue had been damaged by the blasting of Piombo Bros. The city clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Boyle of Piombo's insurance company!s name and address. An application for a business license was received from J.L.Barnes and Lyle Schulze to operate a Christmas ~ree store at 4V3 Grand Avenue, stating the place was needed for only a q~arter year, and offered the s~nn of $2.50~ for the quarter. As the business ~rd~nan calls for a years license in advance the clerk was inz~ructed to 6~!le~ct~th~b~t~Dce,$V.O0. A communication from former recreati~e~~~~elen Sie0ecker,chairman of the commission, requested a clearance certificate from the City of South-San Francisco,as she was about to take employment elsewhere. On advice of councilman Minucciani of the commission,the City Clerk issued the necessary re~ease/ A reply was received from the Department of Public Works in answer to the City Clerk's letter asking why the State wan~ed the city to cancel taxes on property bought by the State of California, some of which property is bringing in rentals. T?~e attorney for the State,Mr. C.R.Montgomery, cited various constitutional and statutory reasons why the State wants the city to cancel the assess- ments and cancel the taxes and asked the city's cooperation in so cancelli~g as asked by the District Engineer. Referred to city attorney Coleberd. i~e State Board of Equalization notified the city of the application of Fred Martinelli and Fred J.Martinelli for beer and wine and Distilled m~trt~sJlis~i&asked if the city had any objections to the issuing of the same. There were none. Emiiel Cortesi applied for a permit to construct a rear porch Sn his house on lot ~8,Block ll~ / Permit granted. Pacific Gas & Electric Co., applied fpr permission to install gas mains in Southwood Tract Mo.2 and 3,aS shown by the attached plans~ ~eferred to councilman Minucciani. The Greek American Voters League of ~al&$®~aA- San Mateo County,through Chairman James Nololulos, addressed the city council requesting that a large BILLBOARD be erected in the Civic ~enter to contain the names of all. the citizens of South San Francisco who are serving in the armed forces of their country. As the city already has an honor roll inside the city hall Mayor Ratto requested the city clerk to reply stating the fact,and ~hanking the club for their patriot- ism. Mt.Eugenic ~affei of the Del~sco Neon Sign Company of Lomite Park offered to inspect the city's ~,eon signs and submit an esti~,ate of their repair and maintenance. P~ire Chief Welte explained that in case of a blackout t~e city could not use them if changed,and the clerk was instructed write Mr. ~iaffei to that effect. Engineer Klassen reported that Hollycraft Builders had finished paving portions of the ally between Grand & ~aden Avenues and between GraJ~d & Miller Avenues according to specifications a~d to his satisfaction.Accepted/ The engineer also reported that T.~1.Bloomquist had finished the sidewalk work on the westerly side on South Linden Aven~e to his satisfaction ~nd was entitled to tLe sum of $830.00, at ,.05 per square foot, leaving a balance due of $20~.50 in,35 days from date. Heport accepted as submitted. Mrs. ~elen Siebecker of the recreation commission reported that one of the members of the commissioh has not been present since April 9,1943. It was decided to await the return of City Attorney Coleberd, as the members's term has not expired. ~J~rs, Seibecker submitted a communication to the council stating the recreation commission had recommended that ~rs. Ma? Spindler be employed as part-time worker in the re creation department at 85ct P~P hrs. for V.~ hours per month,and ~rs Joe Pless lO0~ hours per monthin the same depart- ment at 8~ cents per hour! to replace Miss argaret ~cHulty,res~gned. Councilman Holston moved the appointments be made. he motion was seconded by councilman ~inucciani and regularly carried. Engineer Klassen submitted a copy of a statement furnished ~r.~aymond Anderson,~esident Plant Engineer,U.S.Maritame Commission,Belair Shipyard,South San Francisco,relative to an estimate o~ the cost of cleaning Colma Creek Canal and certain tidal sloughs into which sanitary sewere of the City of South San Francisco discharge.The report states that all of t~e work itemized has Peen completed except the ~itch from the San h~runo Sewer, whichis almost .finiShecd.~ ~ In finishing the report the engineer giMes the following figures as a fair and equitable ap~u~ortionment of the cost to date and the estimated cost to complete the work proposed,in his opinion, as followsN I~aritime Commissicn, ~,$8024~98~',City of South San Francisco, $2550. Total $10.~V4.98. He~ort accepted. The ~ersonnel Board of the City of South San Francisco submitted a statement of the result of the Civil Service examination for firemen, as follows, VIRGIL O.ULLERY CLIFFORD G.BEGNAL V9.3~ ALWIN R. BRAUNS V8.2~ JOh~ A .M~CH! ~3.3% On request of fire chief Welte ~hat two men be appointed immediately,councilman Lloyd moved that ohe two highest men on the list,'~ Virgil G.Ullery and Clifford F.Begna~, be appointed regular firemen. The motion was seconded bY councilman Minucciani and regularl carried. In another communic~ion from the city's Personnel ~oar~Mario Blandini was certified for employment in the police department as police officer,having a rating of 80.~.TiLe board gave notice that they should have been consulted Oefore the city council appointed Marlo Olandini as permanent police officer. Councilman Lloyd explained that his motion did not really appoint Mr. Blandini as permanent police officer,but raised his salar~ to that of the regular poli~e_o~f$cer's, having served his six months probation. He thereupon movec that ~ario Blandi~i be appomnme~ f L the police force of the City of South San Francisco as a permanent police officer, under Sect 4, Rule 8, of the ordinance,as suggested by the Personnel Loard through Secretary 0ttenfield. The motion was seconded by councilman Minucciani and regularly carried. In another communication from the Personnel Board it was stated that ~r. ALBERT R.Quest had completed his examination for the position of policeman and received a final rating of V~ that in c~ecking his medical report it was found lis wieght was shown as 155 pounds,while the requirement is not less than 165 pounds. Nr.Questoni had explained that his average is over pounds,but had had the ?lu snd eEpected to be up to normal soon,after which the board will certify to his eligi~ilit¥..Statement filed. The City of San Francisco filed a protest against paying taxes of $40.~3 on an assessmen of $~00 worth of new improvements on their property, which tZey claim under the law of ~alif. to be exempt, paid the taxes and asked for a refund of the amount. Chief of Police Belloni submitted the names of Raymound K.Soules,Hilary F.Forde,Harold Lyman Rivers,~erman ~ichard Hurovitch,Mrs.Zeta Mae 0'Conner and Harry Walker as watchmen and woman in tLe industrial plants. Councilman Holston moved the appointments be confirmed withou remuneratio from the city. The motion was seconded by councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. The monthly reports of the Sanitary Inspector,Poundmaster,Fire Chief, Building Inspector Chief of Police, and city Judge for the month ending November ~0,19~ were submitted and accepted. Mr. Sutton,engineer of the Western Pipe & Steel Company appeared before the city council and presented a plan to excavate a portion of ~utler Road aroud the new warehouse to a depth somewhat below the present grade of Butler Road, in order to handle the traffic which will ensue of follow the opening of the warehouse. This construction is to remain only for the duration of the war, the cost is to be borne solely by the Western Pipe & Steel Company,a~-- under the supervision of the city's engineer, and the road to be restoredto its original leve under the supervision of the city'~ engineer, and at no cost to the City of South San Francis The proposition seemedlreasonable,' and accordingly Councilman Holston moved the desired permission be granted.~'he motion was seconded by councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. RESOLUTION N0.gl~. Councilman Minucciani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco relative to Workmen's compensation ,insurance for volunteer civilian defense worker The resolution w~s adopted by the votes of all the members of the city council present,as fol Ayes,Councilmen,George W.Holston, Heese Lloyd,M.~inucciani,D.W.Ratto. Noes, Councilmen,None. Absent,Councilman,Victor Boido. Attest, Daniel McSweeney Hecorded in Book of Heso~ntion, Vol.3, at ~99. City Clerk. Under the head of Good & Nelfa~e Mr. Thompson of Southwood, together with friends in his vicinity volunteered to move and rearrange the ~itchell fence in their tract from city proper so as to be of less danger in obstructing the view of auto drivers. The council thanked the g. lemen and instructed the City Clerk to inform Mrs. ~itchell, whose husband is reported to be in Alaska and not expected home till next year. Claime in the amount of $8V07.01 wer~ next presented to the council for payment;- A.J.Pac~eco fire alarm maintenance Nov. R,Bisabno extra duty C · ~e gnal " A.Conziani " P:Mairani " F.Mandoli park labor Joe Ferrario street " Mike Laufer park labor A.Soldani street labor Frank ~asagrande " F.Parenti Park #" J.Taccht Street " Antone Ferrario Park " Jo~an Souza " janitor Louis Bello~i traffic duty Joe Galli street labor E.Lazzari hall rent Nov. ¥.Ullery ---e~$~a-Am~ Attending fires J.Masat attending firea Nov. J.Dtas " A.Fregosi " A.Colombo " Nm. Minucciani " A.Galli " H,Wedeking " C.Hea~d " R.Spinelli " A.Johnson " E.Kozlowski " Carl Rinehart " P.Smith " So.S.F.Lumber ~ Supply Co Enterprise Press Fred J.Lautze Subway Service Station The Tablet & Ticket Co Shell Oil Co Wm . Minucciani So.S.F.Laundry J~ L.s.CO., Pappas Bros. Enterprise Engine & Foundry Co. grate State Compensation P~nd A.L.Young ~achiner2 Co. San Mateo C0.Title Co Remers & Smith Palin & Brown Pacific Sas & Electric Co supplies printing 3 set vices tire recaps ll strips gasoline rep toilet reps in fire ho. wash 14 plants city insurance broom core daily reports repairs . street lights ~OV. $ $ $ 51.40 35.4o 3 .6o 3~ .6O 100.68 96.56 83.20 $.v4 99.83 99,22 100.68 43.60 26 103.94 20.00 5.5o 10.00 9.5o 11.50 2.00 2.50 8.50 8.50 4.00 6.50 4.00 5.oo 5.50 10.50 0.91 166.33 163.9V 16.5V 5,0...09 119.45 9.54 5.86 8.4o 40.80 $~28~. 13 ~8.19 1.5o .75 11.08 681.13 ........ . ~-v~-~, ~nmcn they claim under the law of ~u ve exempt, paid ~he ~t~es ~nd asked for a refund of the amount. Chief of Police Belloni submitted the names of Raymound K.Soules,Hilary F.Forde,Haz Lyman Rivers,Herman ~tchard Hurovitch,Nrs.Zeta ~ae O'Conner and Harry Walker as watchmez woman in the industrial plants. Councilman Holston moved the appointments be confirmed remuneratio from the city. The motion was seconded by councilman Lloyd and regularly car~ The monthly reports of the Sanitary Inspector~Poundmaster,Fire Chief, Building Insp Chief of Police, and city Judge for the month ending November ~0,1943 were submitted and accepted. ~r. Sutton,engineer of the Western Pipe & Steel Company appeared before the city co and presented a plan to excavate a portion of Butler Road aroud the new warehouse to a d somewhat below the present grade of Butler Ho&d, in order to handle the traffic which wi ensue of follow the opening of the warehouse. This construction is to remain only for th duration of the war, the cost is to be borne solely by the Western Pipe & Steel Company, under the supervision of the city's engineer, and the road to be restoredto its original under the supervision of the city's engineer, and at no cost to the City of South San T~e proposition seemedlreaso~able,'and accordingly Councilman Holston moved the de~ permission be granted.~he motion was seconded by councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. -~e~-~he-~e RESOLUTION N0.919. Councilman Minucciani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of Soutl Francisco relative to Workmen's compensation ,insurance for volunteer civilian defense w~ The resolution was adoPted by the votes of all the members of the city council present,a~ Ayes,Councilmen,George W.Holston, Reese Lloyd,N.~inucciani,D.W.Ratto. Noes, Councilmen,None. Absent,Councilman,Victor Boido. Attest, Daniel NcSweeney Eecorded in Book of ResOlution, Vol.3, at 399. City Clerk. Under the head of Good & Nelfax, e Mr. Thompson of Southwood, together witL friends in h vicinity volunteered to move and rearrange the Eitchell fence in their $~act from city pr so as to be of less danger in obstructing the view of auto drivers. The council thanked tl lemen and instructed the City Clerk to inform Mrs. ~itchell, whose husband is reported to in Alaska and not expected home till next year. Claime in the amount of $SVOV.01 wer, next presented to the ~ouncil for payment;- A.J.Pact~eco fire alarm maintenance Nov. R,Bisabno extra duty C.Begnal " A.Conziani " P:Mairani " F.Nandoli park labor Joe Ferrario street Mike Laufer park labor A.Soldani street labor Frank ~asagrande F.Parenti Park #" J.Tacchi Street " Antone Ferrario Park Jol~n Souza " janitor Louis Bello~i traffic duty Joe Galli street labor E.Lazzari hall rent Nov. V.Ullery ---®~a-~m~ Attending fires J.Nasat attending fire& Nov. J.Dias " A.Fregosi " A.Colombo " Nm. Minucciani " A.Galli E,Wedeking " C.Hea~d " R.Spinelli A.Jot~nson " E.Kozlowski Carl Rinehart P.Smith " So.S.F.Lumber ~ Supply Co Enterprise Press Fred J.Lautze Subway Service Station The Tablet & Ticket Co Shell 0il Co Wm . Minucciani So.S.F.Laundr~y ~ L.~.CO., Pappas Bros. Enterprise Engine ~ Foundry Co. grate State Compensation P~nd A.L.Young ~achiner2 Co. San Mateo JO.Title Co Remers a Smith Palin & Brown Pacific Jas & Electric Co supplies printing 3 set vices tire recaps 11 strips gasoline rep toilet reps in fire ho. wash " 14 plants city insurance broom Gore daily reports repairs street lights miso. ~OV. $ 51.40 35.40 39.60 $ 38.6o $ $ 100.68 $ 96.56 $ 83. o $ $.74 $ 99.83 $ 99,~ $ 99.20 $ 100.68 $ 43.60 $ 26.91 $ 103.94 $ 20.00 5.5o $ lO.OO $ 9.50 $ n.5o $ .00 $ 2.5o $ s.5o 8.50 4.00 6.50 4.00 $ 5.oo $ 5.5o $ lO.5O $ 2O.9l $ 166.33 $ 163.97 $ 16.5V ~ 5~.09 n9:45' $ 2.50 $ 9.54 5.86 $ 8.40 4o.so $2282.13 $ ~8.19 $ 1.5o $ .75 $ 11.08 ~ 681.13 148.4 I 4 2.O Dis Bursements continued;- Pacific Tel & Tel Co., L.M.Bloomquist California Water Set.Co. Pacheco Elect~ri C Belli ~or Co Common's autp nepair Harry ~cElrath Ernest H.Werder S.S.F.Hospital Patrick-Moise Klimkner Co. Civilian Front Baden Autl~ Repair ft R. ~ .Clifford C .E.Brown E. 0 tt enfie ld Giannotti Electric Apps. Scampini 6-Zanetti Pete Que s toni Ed.R.Bacon Co. Robinson-Druggist Chas.~erg Co New Lincoln Market P.S.& W.~¥ .Hirsch Drunton's auto.Set. Dr. ~ .We r theim H .L.Haaker W.P.P~ller Paint Co So.S.F.Chamber of Com~nerce Frank Griffin Louis oelloni L. C. Smi th A~chor D~ug Co city phones, Nov. $ 161,31 completing sidewalk So.Linden Ave $ 69o. .50 hydrant water,Nov ~ 196.0V_ parks water " $ 28.38 maint.reps & supplies $ 9V0.02 reps.to Buick .370 $ 86,08' reps t o dodge $ 40.56 service to car 370 ~ 3.00 u install transmitters 60.00 2 exams. $ 5.00 Sadge $ 5.64 subscription $ 4.00 reps fire dept $ ~13.53 ~ street dept $ 124.18 rentals,slough work,etc 73V.9i tubes $ 25.50 stamps $ 5.00 electric clock $ 11.98 Str .Penn. $ 2 · 48 ser.car #3V1 $ 5.98 gutter brush wire $ 1~4.97 supplies $ 10.35 spring lock ~ .50 dogfood $ 12.60 outlets $ 13.84 radio tubes $ 2.05 5 alcho exams. $ 25.00 Judge Hardy Bond $ 25.00 steam boiler ins. ~ 2M4.51j traffic lac thinner $ 13.0V Nov.ad. $ o~5,00 physical exams ~ 5.00 food of prisoners,etc.~ 16.6? shovel rental,etc, $ 646.~6 spangles ~ 1.03 Total $8V07.01 The claims having been audited by the finance committee councilman ~olston moved they be paid. The motion was seconded by councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. There being no further business before the board councilman ~olston moved to adjourn~ till the next regular meeting,~ionday,December ?0,1943,at 8 o'clock P.M. The motion was seconded by councilman Lloyd and regularly carried. Time of adjournment, 9;30 O'Clock P.~. ~espectfully submitted, . Ci t~~ ~lgrk. / ~ Approved ~ayor of South San ~rancisco.