HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1944-09-18REGULAR I~EETING OF THE CItY COUNCIL OF
CITX OF SOUTH SAN ~RANCISC0,HELD
I~:0NDAY , SEPTEgBER 18,1944.
The regular meeting of the city council of the City of South San Francisco was held in the
City Hall, Monday,September 18th,1944.
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,Victor Boido,Charles K.Elder, Ivan M.Hays,George W.Holston,M.Minucciani;~
Copies of the minutes of the meeting of Tuesday,September 5,1944, having been mailed to
all councilmen,Mayor Holston asked if any errors or omissions were noted. There appearing none
ho declared t;~:e minutes adopted as submitted.
The minutes of the special meeting of Friday, September 15,194~,were read. There being no
errors or omissiOns they were approved as read.
A petition was received from St.Paul's Community ~ethodist Church of this ciSy ,requesting
that the city council memorialize the State Board of Equalization of the State of California,
urging that there be no sale of Liquor on V-Day,that ever~ liquor dealer be invited to co-opera~e
by closing on that day, and that a public proclamation be issued by the ~ayor of this city
recommending that the citizens of the city observe the day in quietude and~prayer. The communication
stated all the churches in South San Francisco would be ope~ and h~ve services on V-Day. Reverend Howard Greenwalt,Pastor of St.Paul's Community Method Church,
Monsignor E.Tozzi of All Souls's Church, Rev. C.E.Curtright of the Assembly of God,Mrs.W.A.
Fox of the Christian Science Church and the Rev.0.P.Bishop of the new Baptist Church were present.
~ ~ ~ll spoke in favor of observing V-Day in a fit and religious manner in honor of the peace,and
requested the city council to use its influence $ith the State Board of Equalization by urging
that body to request all liquorJdealers to observe the great event by keeping closed. Councilman
~i. EYde~ ! moved that the city go on record by making the request to the State Board of Equaltza-
tion as asked for by the church ministers. ~ayor Holston and all councilmen were of the same thought,
and councilman Minucciani seconded the motion,which was unanimously carried.
Ma~or' Holston instructed the city clerk and city attorney to write the Board of Equalization
Sea~-and ask: '~ them to require the liquor establishments to close on V-Day.
A communication was received from the South San Francisco Unified School District stating that
in the near future bids will be calledi~for the proposed grading of the ~iartin School playgroUnd,
and offered the city 5000 cubiC ~ards of clay soil to be moved in an easterly direction on city
property lying between the Martin School playground and the nearby creek bed The offer waS
referred to the Works engineer of the city, who will contact the school boardl
An offer of $35 each for lots 1,2;and 17,Blo~k "C",Peck's Lots,South San Francisco, was
received from County Tax Collector, MCAr~hur~dwhoJ~.Stated that a bid in that amount was made.
Councilman Nlinucciani moved the bid be refused. TILe motion was seconded by councilman Boido and ~egm. la
regularly carried.
Rex Greene submitted an application for a business license to Sell sandwiches and cigars at
the My Club,~39 Grand Avenue, a store now occupied by Bruno Lollie. ~As Mr. Greene has an application
before the State Board of Equalization for an on sale beer license,according to notice to the City
Council from the State Board of Equalization, the license was denied. In this connection the council
went on record as opposing any increase in ~the number of drim~ing Places in the block mentioned, for
the. reason that prop~ erty owners in the block,together with many businessmen,are complaining of
the fact that there are too many saloons there already.
The city .clerk was instruced to answer the State Baord of Equalization's notice of the
application of Mr. Greene for an on sale beer license,stating that the city council of the City
of South San Francisco strenuously objects to the' issuance of any more licenses in that block.
An a~lication for a business license was received from the Alta Recapping Plant, 1248
Bayshore Boulevard, Jack Nissrod,owner. Application granted.
An application~ for a hotel license for the Grand Hotel,V33 Bayshore Boulevard,was received from
Steve Montton, same address. Councilman Hays moved the license be granted.The motion was seconded by
councilman Boido and regular~l~ carried.. '.
An application for a restaurant business license was received from John G. Wolfe and Fred J.
Spruitenburg, for the Dollie & Marie locati~on, lo2 'Grand Avenue. Councilman Elder moved the license
be granted. The motion was seconded by councilman Be~o and regularly carried.
A communicatio was received from Norman-Yt~nding,SUperintendent of Streets recom~endi ~ng that-~,gA®~
V.Ciorrochi and D.Di Oene be placed on monthly salary, beginning October 1,19,4. Counc~'iman Elder
moved the promotions be granted,$rovided the7 men meet with all the requirements of the' civil service
law and regulations. The motion was seconded by councilman Boido and regularly .carried.
Roll calI 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 of the meeting of Tuesday,September 5,1944, having been mailed to
all councilmen,Mayor Rolston asked if any errors or omissions were noted. There appearing none
he declared t~re minutes adopted as submitted.
The minutes of the special meeting of Friday, September 15,1944,were read. There being no
errors or omissiOns they were approved as read.
A petition was received from St.Paul's Community ~ethodist Church of this ciSy ,requesting
that the city council memorialize the State Board of Equalization of the State of California,
urging that there be no sale of Liquor on V-Day,that every liquor dealer be invited to co-opera~e
by closing on that day, and that a public proclamation be issued by the ~ayor Of this city
recommending that the citizens of the city observe the day in quietude and~prayer. The communication
stated all the churches in South San Francisco would be ope~ and h~ve services on V-Day. Reverend Howard Greenwalt,Pastor of St.Paul's Community Method Church,
Monsignor E.Tozzi of All Souls's Church, Rev. C.E.Curtright of the Assembly of God,Mrs.W.A.
Fox of the Christian Science Church and the Rev.0.P.Bishop of the new Baptist Church were present.
~ -~ ~ll spoke in favor of observing V-Day in a fit and religious manner in honor of the peace,and
requested the city council to use its influence $ith the State Board of Equalization by urging
that body to request all liquor~dealers to observe the great event by keeping closed. Councilm~n
~LE~de~-J.~ moved that the city go on record by making the request to the State Board of Equaliza-
tion as asked for by the church ministers, gayor Holston and all councilmen were of the same thought,
and councilman ~inucciani seconded the motion,which was unanimously carried.
Ma~or' Holston instructed the city clerk and city attorney to write the Board of Equalization
$®a~-and ask ~' them to require the liquor establishments to close on V-Day.
A communication was received from the South San Francisco Unified School District stating that
in the near future bids will be called for the proposed grading of the ~artin School playground,
and offered the city 5000 cubic ~ards of clay soil to be moved in an easterly direction on city
property lying between the Martin School playground and the nearby creek bed The offer was
referred to the Works engineer of the city, who will contact the school boardl
An offer of $35 each for lots 1,2,~nd 17,Block "C",Peck's Lots,South San Francisco, was
received from County Tax Collector, M~Ar~hur~dwhO?stated that a bid in that amount was made.
Councilman Minucciani moved the bid be refused. TILe motion was seconded by councilman Boido and ~.~la
regularly carried.
Rex Greene submitted an application for a business license to sell sandwiches and cigars at
the My Clu~,~39 Grand Avenue, a store now occupied by Bruno Lollie. As Mr. Greene has an application
before the State Board of Equalization for an on sale beer license,according to notice to the City
Council from the State Board of Equalization, the license was denied. In this connection the council
went on record as opposing any increase in ~the number of drinking places in the block mentioned, for
the reason that prop erty owners in the block,together with many businessmen,are complaining of
the fact that there are too many saloons there already.
The city clerk was instruced to answer the State Baord of Equalization's notice of the
application of Mr. Greene for an on sale beer license,stating that the city council of the City
of South San Francisco strenuously objects to the' issuance of any more licenses in that block.
An a~lication for a business license was received from the Alta Recapping Plant, 124@
~ayshore Boulevard, Jack Nissrod,owner. Application granted.
An application for a hotel license for the Grand Hotel,V33 Bayshore Boulevard,was received from
Steve Montion,same address. Councilman Hays moved the license be granted. The motion was seconded by
councilman Boido and regularly carried..
An application for a restaurant business license was received from John G. Wolfe and Fred J.
Spruttenburg, for the Dollie & Marie location, lo2 Grand Avenue. Councilman Elder moved the license
be granted. The motion was seconded by councilman B~o and regularly carried.
A communicatio was received From Norman H~nding,Superintendent of Streets recomMendi~ng that-$.gA®~
V.Ciorrocht and D.Di °ene be placed on monthly salary, ~eginning October 1,19*4. Counciiman Elder
moved the promotions be granted,$rovided the~~ men meet with all the requirements of the civil service
law and regulations. The motion was seconded by councilman Boido and r?gularly carried.
Works engineer Broughton received a reply from the DiVision of Highways to the city's
request to install a Stop & Go signal at West Orange Avenue and EL Camino ~eal.
The reply stated that the department cannot see an~ reason for installing a signal
at the place indicated, that the traffic is less now than it was in 194M, that on~unda~94~,
the volume was 30.495, and in July,1944, the traffic was 10,0~7. Showing these figures,
the State Engineers said they do not believe a traffic sig~..~al at Orange Avenue and E1Camino
is warranted at this time. Mayor Holston stated the traffic might be less but 300% more
people cross there now than in 194~. Councilman Boido said the refusal was all wrong, the
crossing more dangerous than ever,and advised the peo ple~get up. a petition stating their
grievances and ask for a rehearing on the subject at once. All oouncilmen felt that the city
was not given Justice. Mayor Holston instructed the City attc~m~y~and~t~ic~rk to prepare
strong letter of protest to the department's decision,giving all additional facts and informat
at hand for the proSection of the residents of the growing commuinties on both sides of the
dangerous highway.
Ferruccio Coruccini, resident of the Town of Baden asked permission to convert the baseme
of a building he owns at 404 ~est Orange Avenue into a grocery store, considering that section
the city needs more stores. Mayor Holston stated as that street is not zoned for business the
matter should be referred to the Planning Commission,So ordered.
Chief of Police Belloni submitted the name of Thomas H.Mc~onigle for the position of
guard at the Western Pipe & Steel Company. Councilman Hays moved the appointment be confirmed
without remuneration from the city . The motion was seconded by councilman Elder and regularl~
carried.
A letter of thanks and appreciation was received from Bernard NcCaffrey Post No.35~, Th
American Legion, for the city's donation of a site for the War Memorial Project. Accepted/
Application was made by Mr. Cornet of the 5,10 and 15 cent store for permission to ma~e
some repairs aud alterations to the front door entrance,and the Mezzine floor.Councilman Hays
moved to refer the application to Building Inspector Welte.The motion was seconded by council
Elder and ~gularly carried.
A communication was received from the South San Francisco Housing Authority,and'~heck
$465.99 enclosed in lieu of taxes on government property for the fiscal year ended ~'arch 31,~
s~id government property being Industrial V~llage. Accepted.
A communication was received from San Mateo Co.A.F.of L. Political Education Committee,
enclosing a tentative resolution for the city's adoption,opposing ~opOm~to~)12 on the Nove
ballot. Referred to city attorney Coleberd.
A communication was received from Builders Of The ~est,Inc,advising that certain pro,is
of Senate Bill 2051, known as the"George Bill For Demobilization~ would be disadvantageous to th
~estern States, and asked that the city contact our senator and congressman and request that tk
~orward whatever information available to the conferees on the bill. Referred to City Attorne
Coleberd.
The monthly reports of the Sanitary Inspector,poundmaster and Librarian for the month
ended August 31,1944,were submitted and accepted.
RESOLUTION N0.947.
Councilman Elder introduced a resolution of the city council of the City of South San F~
co authorizing the execution of the contract for the reconstruction of a portion of the most
easterly outfall sewer extending southerly from east Grand Avenue in the Cit~ of South San
Francisco. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the city council,as
follows; Ayes~ Councilmen,Victor Boido,Charles K.Elder, Ivan M.Hays,George W.Holston,M.Minucci~
Noes, Councilmen,None.
Absent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweeney.
City Clerk.
Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.3,at page 430/
Councilman Botdo introduced a~Q~Q~'~' city council of the City of South San
Francisco ordering the construction of a storm e®w.r~?~ter ~wer in Edison Avenue in the City ,
South San Francisco. The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the members of the city
as follows;-
Ayes,Councilmen,Victor Boido,Ch~rles K~.Elder, Ivan M.Hays,Geo~e W.Holston.M.Minucciant.
Noes,Councilmen,None, A~sent~ councilmen,None,Attest. Daniel McSweeney
City Clerk.
Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol.3,at p age 433.
RESOLUTION N0.949.~
Councilman Minucciani introduced a resolution of the city council of the City of South San
Francisc$ .amending a portion of Hesolution No.~946,namely,Condition No. 1,to read as follows;-
"That the grade of said sewer be lowered so as to eliminate the proposed syphon under the co~
of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Compan~ .
The resolution was adopted by the votes of all the:members of the city council, as follows;
Ayes, Councilmen,Voctor Boido,Charles K.Elde.r, Ivan M.Hays,George W.Holston,M.Minucciani.
Noes,Councilmen,None.
Absent, Councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweeney
City Clerk
Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol 3,at page 433.
RESOLUTION E0. 950.
Councilman Hays introd~ced a resolution of the city council of the City'of South San Francis.
changing the name of Third Street in ~aden to WEST ORANGE AVENUE. The resolution was adopted
the votes of all the members of the city council,as follows;-
Ayes,councilmen,Victor Boido,Charles K.Elder,Ivan M.Hays,George W.Holston,M.Minucciani
Noes,Councilmen,None.
Absent, councilmen,None. Attest Daniel McSweeney
City Clerk.
Recorded in Book of Resolutions, Vol 3, at page 43~.
had
City attorney Coleberd reported having'a conference with Mr. Freeman of the United Packin
Company in regard to Mr.Freeman's wis~_to construct a sewer for the benefit of his holdings
The city attorney told Mr. FreemanSWcould only build the sewer under the supervision of ~he
city's engineers, and according to cit~ specifications.
Claims in the amount of $5601.26 were next Presented to t~e city couDcil for
approval:
M. Lamuth
Frank Bertucelli
N. Lazzari
Wm. Whipple
F. Ciaffani
F. Mandoli
A. Ferrario
John Tacchi ·
F. Casagrande
W. Laufer
W. W:ri~hC
John Dibene '
R. Lovi
Jack Hi,key
John Souza
V. C. la~roc~i
0. Ratta~o
Joe Galli
Howard Buick 0o.
Institute of Applied Science
Ernest H. Werder
A:.' C arti s le
Raliway Express Agency
Federal Laborat ories
M. Lamuth
Brunton' s Automotive
A-APlating Co.
Tidewater Associated Co.
Royal SUpply Co.
So. S~m Pr~noisoo ltospital
Pacheco Electric
II
Highway Transport Co.
Transport Clearings
Ae Brauns
J.O. Penny Co.
Wm. Minucciani
Robinson Druggist
DeB.try' s Service
Superior Laundry
So. City Laundry
Fellman Roofing Co.
So. City Lumber C9
Jennings Pharmacy
Gladding McBean Co.
Frank Soul.
So. San Francisco Tire 0o.
Kelly' s Welding Shop
George F. Brayer
Fred Lautze
Brought on & Larwood
Charles Berg Co.
Pappas Bros.
Enterprise Press
Ente.rpris · Press
Pacific Telephone &Tele. Co.
So.S.Francisco Chamber Commerce
HoL.Haaker
State Compensation I~s. Fund
West Disinfecting Co.
San Mateo County Title Co.
Tablet & Ticket Co.
Patrick and Co.
New Lincoln Market
extra police duty
!1
ps. rk labor
;,
Street labor
street labo~
extra street duty
rec. ~11 Janitor
street labor
park labor
street labor
bal. due on police Buick
1 Henry Riticle
instal radio
1 qt. ink police dep.
.
express
150 rds. amm,muition
repairs police Buick
parts & labor "
2 reflector silver Buick
gas August 1944
2 files, 1 pair snips street
paint brushes, etc. fire
5 physictal ex. firemen
$77.49
51.66
6O. 27
34.44
69.16
43.68
69.16
54.60
69'16
72.80
41.46
12.28
40;04
~.80
32. O0
74.16
29.12
72.80
666.25
4'50
20.00
1.05
4.25
20. O0
35.31
2.50
227.65
3.48
3.49
12.50
repairs Grarxi Ave. street light
circuit and traffic signal 108.75
maintain fire, street and new
construction August 389.75
freight fire dep. .55
" " 2.46
1 switch " .65
supplies '~ 19.81
labor and material park 36.79
" city hall 6. ~4
supplies fire dep. 1.37
2 tires DeSoto 42.60
laundry,Fire d ep. Aug 2.94
4.56
roof #2~fire house 125.00
supplies street dept. 14.61
" park 4.62
1 gal silicate of soda 1'28
sewer pipe 56. ~4
97 hours painting zones 97.00
tires and tube street 41.32
repairs 'ele ctrolier 43.25
repairs " 387.89
tow street sweeper 6.00
engineering se~ices outfall
sewer project Aug. 1944 517.97
parts for lawn mower 59.53
~ bales peat moss 9.22
legal -Sup. Sts. exam. 13.50
forms, envelopes bldg. ins. 24.76
2 maps reproduced 7.18
ord. ~f236'& legal permit to
dispose sewage
service
advertising August
spec. liability audit 6/30/44
bal. due on premium
supplies city hall
reports August
26 name strips
supplies tax collector
dog food
total ......... $b601.26
30.00
145.53
50. O0
313.99
878.14
203.97
1.50
4.05
4.88 '
28.80
The claims having been audited by the finance committee councilman Minucciani moved thel
be paid. ~he motion was seconded by councilman BoiSo and regularly carried.
There being no further business before the council councilman Elder moved to adjourn unt~
Thursday, September ~8,1944,at V o'clock P.M.
regularly carried.
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Time of adjournment, 9,05 o clock P.M.
mayor o OU 'an anc SOO
The motion was seconded by councilman Hays a~
Hespect~ sub~d~