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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1948-03-15REG~.AR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUT~ SAN F~NCISOO HELD MONDAY, MARCH 15, 19~8. PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: CHURCH B~LDING - LINDENVYr.T.E: MIN~CCIANI APARTMENTS: Council Chambers, City Hall. 8:00 p.m. ~esent: Co~cilmen G. ~. Holeton, Chas-. K-. Elder, Leo Ferko, Adolph Sani, F~ailio Cortesi. The meeting was ca]led to order by Mayor Ferko at 8:15 p.m. · The City Clerk having forwarded copy of the minutes of the meetings of March let and 8th to all members of the City Council, Mayor Ferko asked if any omissions or errors were noted. There being none the minutes were approved as submitted. Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending the approval of the Community Church Building in the Lindenville Housing Project as requested by Donald P. Wertz,/ Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission be accepted and permit be granted. Cos~cation was received from the Planning Commission advising that application of Michael Minucciani for apartments at Baden and Orange Aves. was rejected. This matter was laid over for further consideration. ROBINSON APARTMENT: Communication was received from the Planning Commission advising that application of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson for rezoning of their property was rejected. This matter was laid over for further consideration. ~ERV'IOE STATION - ~OUTNWOOD: Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending that application for service station at the corner of West Orange Avenue and E1 Casino Real be granted. Mr. George Willi_am~ of the G. W. Williams Col addressed the Council and stated he had met with the residents of ~outhwood Tract and they agreed to withdraw their protest against this service station. As the petition protesting this service station had not been withdrawn and was still on file, action on granting of the permit was laid over. City Clerk was instructed to contact the Southwood Club. OFFICER. LAMUTN: Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Officer Michael Lamuth had been suspended from the Police Department without pay as of February 2~, 1928. Same was ordered filed. REVIEW BOARD - LA~UTH: Communication was received from the Personnel Board advising that case of Officer Michael Lamuth had been heard and the matter was taken under consideration. This communication was ordered filed. BOARD OF REVIEW- UTILITY MAN: Communication was received from the Personnel Board advising that qualifications and terms of the examination for Street Utility Men should remain the same as those set forth at meeting between the Board and City Council held December 17, 1927. This communication was ordered filed. WORK ENGINEERS APPOI~F~T: SPOT ZONING: Communication was received from the Estes Engineering Co. advising that Mr. Frank Davis would be in charge of all engineering activities of the Estee Engineering Co. effective March 15th. Motion was duly made, seconded amd carried that Mr. Frank Davis be retained as Works Engineer for 30 days on a temporary appointment. Cmmaunication was received from the Business Men's Association advising that they had gone on record protesting spot zoning throughout this City, also that a resolution had been adopted urging the Board to give consideration to the extension of Spruce Avenue. This communication was ordered filed. INDUSTRIAL CITY SIGN: Communication was received from the Business Men's Association suggesting that the City consider the painting of the Hillside sign. This communication was ordered filed. Application was ffeceived from the Shepard Motors Corp. to extend their business license for a full year, instead of the two months which had been granted January 19th. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted. VAL]~IA BROSs Application for a business license for a body s~op at 821 Cypress Avenue was received from Valencia Bros. Motion wa~duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted providing all building and fire regulations are conformed with. DRIVE-IN THEATRE: The San Francisco Drive-In Theatres Corp. submitted plans for a drive-in theatre off Linden Avenue near South Maple Avenue. This matter was referred to the Planning Commission. A. SOLDANI: Communication was received from the Superintendent of Streets advising that A. Soldani had been off duty since February 25th due to an accident on February 13th. This communication was ordered filed. BURl BURl ~1: BAY AREA TRANS- PORTATION: Communication was received from Superi$tendent'of Streets setting forth the conditions existing in the Burl Burl Subdivision ~. This matter was laid over for. further consideration. Communication was received from the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco with reference to Bay Area Transportation. They requested that a representative be appointed from South San Francisco to act on a committee to discuss transportation problems. The Mayor stated he would like to give this some thought, therefore, the matter was laid over. The City Clerk was asked to send a copy of the letter to the State Assemblyman and Senator. BRENTWOOD CO. - WAREHOUSE: Communication was received from Brentwood Company requesting permission to build a temporary warehouse in their Subdivision ~2. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be granted. DRUIDS DANCE: Application to hold a dance on April lOth was received from. the South San Francisco Grove No. 171 of Druids. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted. KAUFFMANN BROS. - ICEHOUSE: Request for permission to enlarge the ice storage box at 218 Baden Avenue was received from Kauffmann ~ros. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permission be MINUCCIANI APARTMENTS: ROBINSON AP~T.' SERVICE STATION - OFFICER. LAMUTN: REVIEW BOARD - LAMUTN: BOARD OF REVIEW- UTILITY MAN: WORK gNUI~ APPOINTMENT: SPOT ZONINg: INDUSTRIAL CITY SIGN: V~v,~A BROSs DRI~F~-IN ~EB: A. $OLDANI: BUP,/ BURl ~1: BAY AREA TRANS- PORTATION: BRENTWOOD CO. - WAREHOUSE: DRUIDS DANCE: KAUFFMANN B~OS. ICEHOUSE: ..-~l~[Pll~~mt '~Je'~ :~,t~'lng the approval of the ~~ty~ ~h~e'~ ~d~ i~ ~e-Lindenville Mousing Project as requested by Donald P. Worts./ Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the recommendation of the Plan- ming Coemission be accepted and permit be granted. Communication was received from the Planning Coe~aission advising that application of Michael Minucciani for apartments at Baden and Orange Aves. was rejected. This matter ns laid over for further consideration. C~maunication was received from the Planning Commission advising that application of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson for rezoning of their property was rejected. This ~atter was laid over for further consideration. Communication was received from the Planning Co~mission reco~nending that application for service station at the corner of West Orange Avenue and E1 Casino Real be granted. Mr. George Williasm of the G. W. Williams Col addressed the Council and stated he had ~et with the residents of Southwood Tract and they agreed to withdraw their protest against this service station. As the petition protesting this service station had not been withdrawn and was still on file, action on granting of the permit was laid over. City Clerk was instructed to contact the Southwood Club. Cca~mmication was received from Chief of Police Belloai advising that Officer Michael Lamuth had been suspended from the Police Department without pay as of February 2~, 1928. ~Saae was ordered filed. Communication was received from the Personnel Board advi-sing that case of Officer Michael Lamuth had been heard and the matter was taken under consideration. This communication was ordered filed. Communication was received from the Personnel Board advising that qualifications and terms of the examination for Street Utility Men should re~in the same as those set forth at meeting between the Board and City Council held December 17, 19&?. This cosmmnication was ordered filed. Communication was received from the Estes Engineering Co. advising that Mr. Frank Davis would be in charge of all engineering activities of the Estes Engineering Co. effective March 15th. Motion was duly ~ade, seconded and carried that Mr. Frank Davis be retained as Works Engineer for 30 days on a temporary appointment. Communication was received from the Business Men's Association advising that they had gone on record protesting spot zoning throughout this City, also that a resolution had been adopted urging the Board to give consideration to the extension of Spruce Avenue. This communication was ordered filed. Ccemamication was received from the Business Men's Association suggesting that the City consider the painting of the Hillside sign. This commmication was ordered filed. Application was ~eceived from the Shepard Motors Corp. to extend their business license for a full year, instead of the two months which had been granted January 19th. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted. Application for a business license for a body s~op at 821 Cypress Avenue was received from Valencia Bros. Motion wa~duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted providing all building and fire regulations are conformed with. The San Francisco Drive-In Theatres Corp. submitted plans for a drive-in theatre off Linden Avenue near South Maple Avenue. This matter was referred to the Planning Commissicn. Communication was received from the Superintendent of Streets advising that A. Soldani had been off duty since February 25th due to an accident on February 13th. This communication was ordered filed. Comemnication was received from Superistendent'of Streets setting forth the conditions existing in the Buri Buri Subdivision ~. This matter was laid over for. further consideration. Communication was received from the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco with reference to Bay Area Transportation. They requested that a representative be appointed from South San Francisco to act on a committee to discuss transportation problems. The Mayor stated he would like to give this some thought, therefore, the matter was laid over. The City Clerk was asked to send a copy of the letter to the State Assemblyman and Senator. Communication was received from Brentwood Company requesting permission to build a temporary warehouse in their Subdivision ~2. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be granted. Application to hold a dance on April lOth was received from the South San Francisco Grove No. 171 of Druids. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted. Request for permission to enlarge the ice storage box at 218 Baden Avenue was received from Kaufflaann~ros. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permission be granted provided all building code regulations are conformed with. BANK OF AMERICA The Capital Company requested permission to remodel the building at Grand and Linden ALTERATIONS: Avenues. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted provided all building code regulatiomare conformed with. CITY PARK IMPROVEMENT Communication was received from the City Park Improvement Club stating they preferred the extension of Magnolia Avenue to the extension of Spruce Avenue, This communication was ordered filed. PJ G. & E. LIGHTING: RETIREMF~T SYSTEM: Communication was received from the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. with reference to street light, ing loops in Buri Buri. This communication was ordered filed. Communication wao received from the State Employees' Retirement System advising that the survey to determine the cost of changing the retirement age of City Employees would cost approximately $110.00. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the State Retirement Board be authorized to make this survey. HEALTH ~EPT. REPORT: Final r~.port of the Department of Public Health and Welfare was received from Chas. C. Cans, M.D. Same was ordered filed. HARTFORD INSURANOE CLAIM: Releases covering accident of September 18, 19&6 were received from thesHartf°rd~a Insuranc Co. This referred to the fire-truck accident in which Peter ~airahi injured. As the matter of Peter Mairani's injuries had not been settled this matter was laid over for further consideration and the City Attorney was asked to check into same.. ... MONTHLY REPORTS: Reports for the month of February were received from the South San Francisco Free Public Library, Chief of Police, City Judge, and H~me, e Officer. On motion duly made, seconded and carried same were approved as submitted. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $8,836.31 were presented to the Finance Committee for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and carried claims as submitted were ordered paid. COMPENSATION - POLICE & FIR~AN: The ~tate Compensation Insurance Fund desired to know if the City wished to continue on their present basis of p~ police and fireman for a ful~ yea~ should they be disabled from duty or would they wish to change to having these men go on compensation payment immediately following disability. It was decided to leave this matter stand as it is at the present time. LAUTZE - HO~SING AUTHORITY: Communication was received from the Housing Authority a~ising that Mr. F. J. Lautse's commt scion will expire March 31et. Mayor Ferko submitted the name of Mr. E. J. Lautze for reappointment as commissioner of She ~ousing Authority effective April 1st. Motion was duly madg, seconded and carried that the reappointment of~r. Fred 4. Lautze to the Housing Authority be confirmed. RESOLUTION NO. ASSESSmenT: 1320 Mayor Ferko asked if there were any protests against the assessment and improvement work in the S~.bdivisionknown as Mayfair #2. There being none, Councilman Sani introduced a resolution confirming assessment for improvement work performed under Resolution of Intention No. 1126. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1321 POLICE BUILDING: Councilman Elder introduced a resolution that the City enter into an agreement with William HenryRowe for architectural services in connection with the construction of a Police Headquarters Building. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1322 DEPT. OF FINANOE: As there was still some money in the State Funds under Public Works Projects which the City might be able to obtain, Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution that the City make application to the Director of Finance requesting allotment of $1,153.05.toward tMe defraying of cost of plans for Police Headquarters Building. This resolution was adopted by the una~unous vote of all members of theCity Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1323 DEED SEWER SO. MAPLE: Councilman Holston introduced a resolution accepting d~ed from the South~an Francisco Land & Improvement Co. conveying to the City an easement for the construction and maintenance of a sewer in South Maple Avenue. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 132~ PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE: Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution adopting plans and spe$ifications for the construction of a sanitary sewer in South Maple Avenue as submitted by the Works Engineer This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Councilman Same introduced a resolution declaring the City's intention to construct a sanitary sewer in South Maple Avenue and setting April 5, 19~ as the date for the hear- ing of objections to this work. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. HH~REATIONHLDGS. Motion.was duly made, seconded and regularly carried that plans and specifications for PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS: recreation buildings, as submitted by Architect Rowe, be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 1326 RECREATION BLDGS. BID~ Councilms_~ Elder introduced a resolution calling for sealed proposals for the constructio of three recreation buildings. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all mom_hers of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1327 MAYFAIR NO. 2: Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution approving diagram covering improvement work in Mayfair No. 2. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. ~ESOLUTION NO. 1328 PERSONNEL RULES - POLICE: Councilman Holston introduced a resolution amending Section & of Rule IVa pertaining to Personnel Rules and Regulations. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. TREASURY CERTIFICATES: City Attorney Coleberd advised that the Municipal Bonds had been sold and the money was on deposit in the City Treasury. He suggested that, as a great portion of this money would not be used for at least sixmonths, the City Treasurer buy United States Treasury Certificates. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the City Treasurer be HARTFORD INSURANCE CLAIM: MONTHLY REPORTS: COMPENSATION - POLICE & FIPJ~AN: LAUTZE - HO~SI~ AUTHORITT: ~AIR ~ RESOLUTI~ ~.13~ A~ESSMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 1321 POLICE BT//LDING: RESOLUTION NO. 1322 DEPT. OF FINANOE: RESOLUTION NO, 1323 D~ED SEWER SO. MAPLE: RESOLUTION NO. 132~ PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE: RECREATION BLDG.. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1326 REOP~TION BLDGS. BID RESOLUTION NO. 1327 MAIFAIR NO. 2: RESOLUTIO~ NO. 1328 PERSONNEL RULES- POLICE: TREASURY CERTIFICATES Retirement Board ~e'aut~g~ized to make this survey. Final re. port of the ~epartment of Public Health and Welfare was received from Chem. C. fans, M.D. Same was ordered filed. Releases covering accident of September 18, 19&6 were received from the Hartford Insurance Co. This referred to the fire-truck accident in which Peter ~airafli Was injured. As the matter of Peter Mairani' s injuries had not been settled this matter was laid over for further consideration and the City Attorney was asked to check into sa~e. Reports for the month of Febl,,_ary were received from the South ~an Francisco Free Public Library, Chief of Police, City Judge, and Humane Officer. On motion duly made, seconded and carried sase were approved as submitted. Claims in the amount of $8,836.31 were presented to the Finance Committee for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and carried claims as submitted were ordered paid. The ~tate Compensation Insurance Fund desired to know if the City wished to continue on their present basis of p~ police and fireman for a ful~ year. should they be disabled from duty or would they wish to change to h~ving these men go on compensation payment immediately following disability. It was decided to leave this matter stand as it is at the present time. Communication was received from the Housing Authority advising that Mr. F. J. Lautze's commission will expire March 31st. Mayor Ferko submitted the name of Mr. E. J. Lautze for reappointment as commissioner of ~he ~ousim~ Authority effective Apr. il 1st. Motion was duly ma~e, seconded and carried that the reappointment of ~. Fred ~. Lautze to the Housing Authority be confirmed. .' Mayor Ferko asked if there were any protests against the assessment and improvement work in the SB. bdivision known as Mayfair #2. There being none, Councilman Sani introduced a resolution confirming assessment for improvement work performed under Resolution of Intention No. 1126. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Councilman Elder introduced a resolution that the City enter into an agreement with William Henry Rowe for architectural services in connecti°n with the construction of a Police Headquarters Building. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. As there was still some money in the State Funds under Public Works Projects which the City might be able to obtain, Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution that the City make application to the Director of Finance requesting allotment of $1,153 . O$ . toward t~e defraying of cost of plans for Police Headquarters Building. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Councilman Holston introduced a resolution accepting d~ed from the South San Francisco Land & Improvement Co. conveying to the City an easement for the construction and maintenance of a sewer in South Maple Avenue. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution adopting plans and specifications for the construction of a sanitary sewer in South Maple Avenue as submitted by the Works Eagiaee This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Councilman San~ introduced a resolution declaring the City's intention to construct a sanitary sewer in South Maple Avenue and settin~ April 5, 19~8 as the date for the hear- ing of objections to this work. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Motion' was duly made, seconded and regularly carried that plans and specifications for recreation buildings, aa submitted by Architect Rowe, be accepted. Councilms-~ Elder introduced a resolution calling for sealed proposals for the construct! of three recreation buildings. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all m~___bers of the City Council. Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution approving diagram covering improvement work in Mayfair No. 2. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Councilman Holston introduced a resolution amending Section ~ of Rule IVa pertaining to Personnel .Rules and Regulations. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. City Attorney Coleberd advised that the Municipal Bonds had been sold and the money wa~ on deposit in the City Treasury. He suggested that, as a great portion of this money would not be used for at least six'months, the City Treasurer buy United States Treasu~ Certificates. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the City Treasurer be authorized to purchase United States Treasury Certificates at his discretion. [ 306 QUALMAN PROPERTY - City Attorney Coleberd adwised that action on the Qualman property for the new fire FIRE SITE: building would come up very shortly and suggested that a warrent be drawn in favor of the County Clerk for $~,000. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that a warrent be drawn in favor of the County Clerk for $~,000 to cover this property. RELIABLE AUTO SERVICE:Mr. Levine asked what action had been taken on his application for used car business at 1175 Bayshore Highway. Mr. Dawson of Pecks Lots.was present and stated all objections to this business had been withdrawn at a meeting of the Pecks Lots Improvement Club. Mr. Levies stated he was present at this meeting and had assured the residents of Pecks Lots' .that he would eperate a respectable business in this locality. Councilman Elder stated he had attended the ~eeting of the Pecks Lots Improvement Club and those present were in favor of Mr. Levine operating a used car business. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that Mr. Levine be granted permission for a used car business at 1175 Bayshore Highway. CLOSING HOURS - ~ MA~ 'OF THE CITY: i PETE MAIRANI: Attorney Healey addressed the Council with reference to repealing of Ordinances No. 169 and 170 governing the closing hours of stores in this City. He asked when a new Ordinance would be drawn up governing closing hours. City Attorney $oleberd advised that any Ordinance designating closing hours of stores would be discriminatory and it was not his policy to bring something before 'the Council for their approval which he knew to be unconstitutional. After a great deal of discussion Mayor Ferko .asked the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance governing the closing hours of the various stores in the City. Mr. Andrew Rocca, Chairman of the Planning Commission, suggested that all maps and drawings belonging to the City and under the Works Engineer's Jurisdiction should be turned over to the City. He was assured by the Mayor that it was the intention to obtain all City maps before amy settlement was made with the Works Engineer. Pete Mairani addressed the Council a~d asked what was being done toward the settlement of his case. The City Attorney advised he had attended the Industrial Accident Commission meeting held December 15th and the matter was still unsettled. ' S. P. CO.: W. C. WHIPPLE: Mr. Williams of the Southern Pacific Co. addressed the Council with reference to culvert under San Bruno Branch. He stated the Company was prepared to do whatever work was necessary on their property. The City Attorney suggested that the Works Engineer be authorized to m~_ke necessary sketches to show the flow of water in this area.. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Works Engineer be authorized to make the necessary sketches. Councilman Cortesi stated M~s. Whipple had not as yet received money from the Retirement Fund and thought the State. should be reminded of this. City Clerk was asked to follow this matter. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Holston, seconded by Council-_~ Elder, and regularly carried the meeting was adjourned to Monday, April 5, 19~8 at 8:00 p.m. Time of adJourmment - 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor