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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CiTY COUNGiL OF
CiTY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, HLLD ~ONDAY, AUGUST
21, 1944.
The regular meeting of the city counc~l of the City of South San Francisco was held in ~
City Hall, Monday evening, August ~1,1944 .
The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.Holston at 8 o'clock P.M.
ROLL CALL.
Roll call found all members of the council present,as follows;-
Councilmen, Victor Boido,Charles K.Elder, Ivan M.Hays,George W.Holston, M.~inucciani.
Copies of the minutes ~,£.~. pmev~ous.~meeting having been sent to all members of the cou
Mayor Holston asked ~the members of the board if any errors or omissions were noted, nearin8
none he declared the minutes adopted as submitted.
A notice was received from the State Board of Equalization of the transfer of the~.~ bee~
Wine and d~stilled Spirits licenses of Sam Parotint & Andrew Colombani,~ Orange Avenue,to An
Colombani & Jim Laricchia. There were no objections by ~he city council.
,~he name of
Chief of Police Bellini submitted for appointment ~esse A. Choate, as guard at the Wester
Pipe & Steel Works. Councilman Elder moved the appointment be confirmed, without remuneratic
from the city.The motion was seconded by councilman Minucciani and regularly carried.
Chief of Police Belloni r~quested the council to cancel the appointments of Sylva Anders
William Pierce BPoach, H~m®l Ducharme,Kay Kemp Garcia, Nary Hazel Hum.~phries,Verl Dean Gray J~
and Raymond K.Soules~ as guards. Councilman Elder moved the names be 'cancelled from the roll
The motion was seconded by councilman Minucciani and regmlarIy carried.
A communication was received from Ira H.Potter,Prestdent of the San ~ateo Chamber of
Commerce, inviting Mayor Holston and the members of the city council to attend the 50tB ann
sary of the birth of San Nateo,Sunday September, S,1944. Mayor Holston,being unable to atte=
asked how many city officials wished to take part in the celebrations. Councilman Elder acce
the invitation,and will act as commissioner from .... · this city for Mayor Holston.
Alfred E.Krapsich applied for a business license to open a dry cleaning business at 477
Avenue. Councilman Boido moved the license be granted.The motion was seconded by councilman
Minucciani and regularly carried.
A communication was received from the Southwood Women's Club requesting the city to inst
a stop and go light at the intersection of Orange Avenue and EL Camino Real. The ~$s engi~
of the city will make an application for the ~esired signal.
Fire Chief Welte submitted the name of Marlo Vincenzini for a]~pointment to the call fore
of the fire department .Councilman Hays moved the appointment be confirmed. The motion was
secom~d by councilman Elder and regularly carried.
An invitation was received from the Bay Area Post-War Planning Sub-Committee,Belmont,Ca]
to attend a luncheon meeting on Tuesday, August 29,1944,at 12 M.,at La Cantina, IS38 E1 Camin¢
aeal, to discuss Post-War problems. Communication filed.
A communication from the City Plann~.ng Co~m~isston of South San Francisco announced that
........ the commissiod is now holding regular monthly meetings,and special meetings when occasd
requires. At the last meeting of the commission,with full attendance, a resolution was unan~
passed, ~ecommending that ~he city council give inEediate consideration to the extension o~
Magnolia Avenue,Southwesterly, ultimately to connect with E1 Camino Rgal, and that a suitab]
walkway be provided for the use of pedestrians, when required. Mayor Holston called the boax
attention to the fact that sprUce Av'enue had origirLally been tentatiVely agreed upon as an ¢
let to the E1 Camtno Real, and still shows the street lines one. the city maps. He stated tha~
would be an adjourned meeting of the city council some evening this week, and that he would
~O~,L CALL.'
Roll call found all members of the council present,as follows;-
Councilmen, Victor Boido,Charles K.Elder, Ivan M.Hays,George W.Holston, M.Minucciani.
Copies of the minutes e,£~$h~ previo=s~meeting having been sent to all members of the
Mayor Holston asked ~t~he members of the board if any errors or omissions were noted. ~ear
none he declared the minutes adopted as submitted.
A notice was received from the State Board of Equalization of the transfer of the.i~ b
Wine and d:~stilled Spirits licenses of Sam Parolinl & Andrew Colombani,3 Orange Avenue,to
Colombani & Jim Laricchia. There were no objections by the city council.
,the name of
Chief of Police BellQni submitted for appointment Jesse A. Choate, as guard at the Wes
pipe & Steel Works. Councilman Elder moved the appointment be confirmed, without remunera'
from the city. The motion was seconded by councilman Ninucciani and regularly carried.
Chief of police Belloni r~quested the council to cancel the appointments of Sylva And,
William Pierce B~oach, H~mel Ducharme,Kay Kemp Garcia, Nary Hazel Hu~.phries,Verl Dean Gray
and Raymond K. Soules~ as guards. Councilman Elder moved 'the names be cancelled from the re
The motion was seconded by councilman Minucciani and reE~tla~Iy carried.
A communication was received from Ira H.Potter,P~es~dent of the San ~ateo Chamber of
Commerce, inviting Mayor Holston and the members of the city council to attend the 50tB s
sary of the birth of San Mateo,Sunda~.SeptemBe~,3,1944. Mayor Holston,being unable to att
asked how many city officials wished to take part in the celebrations. Councilman Elder ac
the invitation, and will act as commissioner from i~.'~ ~his city for Mayor Holston.
Alfred E.Krapsich applied for a business license to open a dry cleaning business at ~V
Avenue. Councilman Boido moved the license be granted.The motion was seconded by councilma
Minucclant and regularly carried.
A communication was received from the Southwood Women's Club requesting the city to in
a stop and go light at the intersection of Orange Avenue and EL Camino Real. The W~$s eng
of the city will make an application for the ~esired signal.
Fire Chief Welte submitted the name of Marlo Vincenzini for a~ppointment to the call fo:
of the fire department .Councilman Hays moved the appointment be confirmed. The motion was
secon~d by councilman Elder and regularly carried.
An in~Itation was received from the Bay Area Post-War Planning Sub-Committee,Belmont,0~
to attend a luncheon meeting on Tuesday, August 29,19~4~at 12 M.,at La Cantina, 1538 E1 Camir
~eal, to diScuss Post-War problems. Communication filed.
A communication from the City Planning Commission of South San Francisco announced ths
~:~i~ ~he commts.siod is now holding regular monthly meetings,and special meetings when occas
requires. At the last meeting of the commission,with full attendance, a resolution was unan
passed, eecom~r~ending that ~he city council give immediate consideration to the extension o
Magnolia Avenue,Southwesterly, ultimately to connect with E1 Camino ~$al, and that a suitab
walkway be provided for the use of pedestrians, when required. Mayor Holston called the boa
attention to the fact that Spruce Avenue had origi~ally been tentatively agreed upon as an ~
let to the E1 Camino Real, and still shows the street lines on the city maps. He stated fha'
would be an adjourned meeting of the city council some evening this week, and that he would
all interested bodies to be there.
Pacific '~as & Electric Company submitted a list of installations asked for by the city
council in the past several months, wherever it was possible to do so~ under federal regulationm.
The statement was accepted and ordered filed.
A communication was received from the Berke].ey Chamber of Commerce,advocating the formation
of an advertising and promotional campaign committee of the Bay Region, .to be known as "GOLDEN
GATE ASSOCIATS", for three purposes,designated~ Industrial, Residential andWorld-Trade promotior.,
on an area-wide basis. Mayor Holston and councilmen were of the opinion the proposition was
too much Berkeley and Alameda countyyadvertising,and the communication was filed.
The Department of Public Works of the State of California submitted a tabulation showing
the apportionment of the July 1944 quarterly payment of the ~ cent gas tax allocation under the
Streets and Highways Code for expenditure on streets of major i~portance in this District. The
allotment for South San Francisco is shown as $1788.26. Accepted and filed/
Dr.M.Wertheim made application for a permit to made alterations in his new office building,
317 and 319 Linden Avenue, at an estimated cost of $400. Building Inspector Welte not being
present Councilman Elder moved the permit be granted if the building Inspector approves the
application. The motion was seconded by councilman Boido and regularly carried.
Tony Molinu, 665 First Lane, submitted a petition signed by 15§ residents and citizens of
his vicinity asking the city council to re-zone both sides of Orange Avenue between Commercia~
and RailroaA Avenues, to include Block 3,City Par~ and Wes~ §0' x 26~' of Block 98, for busines~
purposes. Referred to the City Planning Commission.
A report was received from Building Inspector Welte and Sanitary Inspector Schlaam on the
condition of the houses at 141 "A" Street,°aden, and 436 Railroad Avenue. At Mrs.O.Avelar's place
on Railroad Avenue the following is the repor~ ?ound,; 5 children and 3~a~ults (Mexicans) living
in bedroom, lO'6" X 12',Window 2' 2" X 4'-ce~lin~ height 8'-not enough cubic air space for all these
people,ere, Other conditions; illegal wiring,,no bathing fac~lities, or toilet facilities,kitchen
and bedroom all one,~e~e~ev~-a~-~~e~-e~e~-~e-me~e' and no sewer connections. This place
should be made~o~comply with the Health & S~fety Co~e and also Building Code. Reco~umended that
the building be repaired or torn down. Inspector Schlaam was instructed to notify the owner again to
comply with the city and state laws at once.
Regarding the building of Mr. Spinelli , 141 "A" Street,Baden, the report stated there is no
plumbing fixtures ventilation,no b~thing facilities,toilet ceiling too low, illegal;ceiling in
bedroom too low ,same in kitchen;kitchen sink not vented, etc,and recommended that the building
be torn down. City attorney recommended that Inspector ~chlaam write the owner , givins him ~0
days notice to act. So ordered.
A Communication was received from West Coast Advertising Company asking for a permit to build
one of t~ir Standard Advertising structures on Lot 17 Block 145,City of South San Francisco, the
Panel td~ltke those now maintained by them in this '
city. The company gave as a reason for the request
the tree growth on the Bayshore Boulevard partially obscuring their panel at Oayshore & Califor~ia
Avenue .Councilman Hays moved the request for the permit be denied. The motion was seconded by council
man Ninucciani and regularly carried. Mr. James Johnson, representing the West Coast Company appeared
before the council and asked if another,or competitor company, could be given a permit to erect a
sign where his had been taken down. Councilman Elder stated possibly so,as it would not be increasing
the number of billboards in. town.
Inspector Schlaam submitted h~s report for the period July 15,to July ~1. Report accepted.
The monthly report of the librarian for the month of July was submitted by acting librarian Anna M~g®m ·
McCourt and accepted.
ORDINANCE N0.2~6.
Ordinance No.2~6,an~'or~inance amending sections of ordinance No.21, relating to the assessnent
and levy of taxes, and extending th~ due date for the collection of taxes to November l~ had its
second reading and was adopted as an ordinance of the City of South San Francisco by the following
vote;-
Ayes, Councilmen,Victor Boido,gharles K.Elder,Ivan M.Hays,George ~,Holston. M.Minucciani.
Noes,Councilman,None,
Absent, Councilmen,!None.
Attest,Daniel McSweeney
City Clerk
Recorded in Book.nf.~rd~n~n~es, ¥ol':~2,:~at page
Nn~er the head of new business engineer Larwood ~rought up the subject of Co~ma Creek
maintenance. It was decided b2 the council that work should begin at once. Accordingly ,
councilman Elder moved that engineer Larwood be instructed to proceed with the work of cleari=g
Colma Creek and tributaries. The motion was seconded by councilman Hays and regularly carried.
Mrs. Hernon of Southwood read'a letter from George Williams , Southwood builder,s~ating
with relation to the establishment of a shopping and business district on the E1 Oamino Real,
that there is no possibility of opening such a district at the present time for the reasons
that the State of California contemplates widening the highway on the West side, and,there are
no priorities. He Stated, however, that when the time arrives for this development there will be
a shopping district there second to none in the count2.
Mrs.Hernon called the council's attention to the broken street a~d culvert at the entrance to
Southwood on West Orange Avenue intersection. Engineer Larwood will confer with Mr. Williams in
an endeavor to get assistance in repairing the entrance.
Councilman ~oido Moved that the city request the Personnel Board to hold a civil service examination
for Norman Hynding for the position of Superintendent of streets. The motion was seconded by
councilman Elder and regularly carried. Cit2 attorney C~leberd advised the council that the
examination cannot be a non-competitive one, and the motion should be rescinded. Councilman Elder
moved the motion to hold an examination for Superintendent of Streets Norman Hynding be rescinded.
The motion was seconded by councilman Minucciani and regularly carried. Thex~eup~n councilman Elder
moved the Personnel Board ea~- hold an examination for tie position of Superintendent of Streets
of South San Francisco.The motion was seconded by councilman Boido and regularly carried.
Councilman Minucciani reported the War Memorial Board is urging cities of the county to commence
laying plans for s~itsble sites for the prospective War Memorial Buildings. ~ayor Holston stated
this matter would be taken up atthe proposed informal council meeting with the Planning Commission
and ~ecreation ~ommission this week,th~ether with the American Legion.
It was reported that a fire hazard and unclean backyards exist in the rear of stores in the
Merriam Block. Fire chief Welte and Inspector Schlaam were instructed to abate the nuisance.
Claims in the amount of $3,643.81 were next presented for payment;-
Kelly's Welding Shop
Shell Station
The Linde Air Products CO.
A.L. Young Mach. C o.
Frank Pariani
Crawford Typewriter Co.
Jenning' s Pharmacy
L.C. Smith Co.
So. San Francisco Tire Shop
Pete Quest ont
La Mar Studio
C. Bollaz zi
Round Calif. Chain Corp.
Labor,repair park benches etc.
'Install railing & Replr pick up.
Kerosene
Cylinder Demurrage
Refill Austin Broom Core
Repair- Truck for St. Dept.
Repair - 2 typewriters
Ream second sheets
Plant Mix(St. Dept.)
Recapping 2 Tires Car # 371
Repair & Change Tires Car # 371
Pictures of Stolen Car
Supplies, ( Janitor )
Clorax (Park)
Liberty Coil, 2 lap links
So. City Lumber & Supply Co. Padlock & Supplies (Park)
M ~ Common
0.K. Sweeney
Charles Bruning Co. Inc.
West Disinfecting Co.,
Paramount Pest Control Sev.
The Enterprise Press
Checked Engine. ( Fire Dept.)
Staining & Shellacking Partition(Eng. Dept.)
Materials for Eng. Dept.
Savopine (Janitor
Rodent Control _
Advertising, notice examination ~or Firemen
The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co., Phone Service
Henry Doelger Builder Inc. Install sewer in Mayfair Village
~o. San Francisco Postmaster Envelopes for Tax Dept.
J. Quinlan, Postmaster
Stamps & Stamped Envelopes
Rec. Work at Grand Ave. School
Miss. Elizabeth Peck
~' Nelda Ledwith
Mrs. Alma Ledwith
Abbie Fox
Mrs. M. Taylor
Louis Schoenborn
Caroline A. Sanders
Jack Hickey
A. Conziani
V. Ullery
J. Marchi
A. Brauns
P. Mairain
A. Ferrario
F. Mandoli
John Souzza
M. Laufer
F. Ciuffani
V. Cirrochi
C. Rattaro
A. Gallett i
F. Casagrande
Joe Galli
"' " "Martin School
" " " Grand Ave. School (~upply Work}
Janitor work at High School Gym. Adult Classes
Clerical Labor
Driving Street Sweeper
1 day Extra 'Duty
Park Labor
Janitor Rec. Hall
Park Labor
~treet Labor
Park "
Street "
23.50
179.50
.80
.34
28.19
255.84
40.00
1.00
27.27
15.64
3.50
15. O0
25.3?
.53
?.45
41.45
6~62
22.00
37.72
11.25
60. O0 -
~0.00
138.63
1505.38
105.00
18.00
75.68
72.20
60.5~
52.50
5.95
9.00
66'80
64.51
6. ~
6.52
6.52
6, 52
6.52
74.47
74.47
30.80
68.64
69.27
80.29
69.2?
74.47
69.27
25.48
Total $ 3.643.81
The claims having been audited by the finance committee councilman Elder moved they be pai,
The motion was seconded by councilman Hays and regularly carried.
There being no further business before the board~councilman Hays moved to adjourn until th,
next regular meeting, Tuesday,September 5th,1944, at 8 o'clock P.M. The motion was seconded
by councilman Boido and regularly carried.
Time of adjoUrnment, 9;30 o'clock P.M.
Approved ~~/[/'
'"ayom..of S~outh SaWn~ Fr~[rfCisco.
Respectfully submitted,
/ / 0~it~Y Clerk/