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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1948-05-17PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: SWIFT & CO.: MOSQUITOES-'" STATE HIGHWAY: PETER MAIRAN! CASE: SENATOR KNO~AND: McCAHON - NORSERY: AVALON PARK- MAP: CITY PARK CLEANUP: TRAFFIC SIGNS- BRENTWOOD, Bt~I BURI: RECREATION PLAYGROOND EQUIPMENT: ICE-C~ LICENSE: BIIILDING MATERIAL LICENSE: CRUSADE FOR CNILDR~: RENT CONTROL: PLANNING C~SSION M~MBERS: EMPIRE AD. VE~TI$ING SIGNS: E. ELESTADT GAS TANE: WM. W. LYO~S BLDG.: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FR~.NCISCO HELD MONDAY, MAY 17, 19&8. Council Chambers, City Hall 8:00 p.m. Present: Councilmen Victor Boido, Chas. K. Elder, Leo Ferko, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ferko at 8:00 p.m. The City Clerk having forwarded copy of the minubes of the meetings of May 3rd and May 10th 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. Report was received from City Attorney Coleberd with reference to the application of Swift and Co. for location of switching tracks on portion of East Grand Avenue. ~he City Attorney was of the opinion that Swift and Co. were entitled to construct rail- road tracks as requested in their letter. After some discussion motion was duly made, seconded and carrie~s matter be referred to the Works Engineer. Communication was received from the Division of Highways in answer to the City's letter of April 23rd with reference to mosquito nuisance along the Bayshore Freeway. This communication was ordered filed. Report was received from the Industrial Accident Commission denying the City's lien claim of $3,O8& in the case of Peter Mairani. This matter was referred to the City Attorney. Communication was received from United States Senator William F. Enowland acknowledgd~g' copy of resolution with reference to Pillar Point Project. Same was ordered filed. Permit request of Allin McCahon to build 6 greenhouses and 1 dwelling house in Avalon Tract was brought up. Mr. McCahon submitted a letter requesting a permit to build a temporary septic tank and agreed to connect up with the sewer when same was installed. As the Planning Commibsion recommended the granting of the permit to build 6 green- houses and 1 dwelling house, motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the necessary permit be issued. Communication was received from the Planning Commission advising that certain changes · were suggested in the Avalon Tract map and they intended waiting until these matters were cleared up before passing on the map. This matter was therefore held over. Communication was received from the City Park Improve~tent Club complaining of rubbish and debris on railroad property on the southside of Circle Court. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a letter to the Southern Pacific Co. asking that they clean up this property. Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni recommending the installation of Automatic Traffic Signals in Buri Buri and Brentwood area along E1 Casino Real. The recommendation of the Chief of Police was accepted ar~ City Clerk was instructed to communicate with Col. Skeggs asking that the necessary traffic signals be installed. Communication was received from the Recreation Commission recommending that certain play~. ground equipment be purchased and installed in the East Grand Avenue P~aYground area. As this matte~ ~ had been under discussion before with Board of School Trustees, City Clerk was instructed to mail copy of this letter to the School Board, and await their ans3~r. Hugo A. Campisi submitted application for business license to resell ice-cream through- out the City. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted upon payment of the business license fee. Messrs. Raoul LaRochelle, Philip Seaton and Fred E. Whelen requested permission to operate a new and used building materials business in South San Francisco~ The request was referred to the Planning Commission. Telegram from Lee .Marshall, National Chairman, addressed to Mayor Ferko with reference to the Crusade for Children, was read. This telegram requested that a committee be appeintad~'to contact bUsinessmen, civic and religious leaders and newspapers. Mayor Ferko asked for volunteers, and stated the nattier would be held open for a few days so that volunteers could contact himself or the City Clerk. Governor Warren addressed a letter to Mayor Ferko with reference to rent control. City Clerk was instructed to contact the Board of Supervisors with reference to this matter. Communication was received from the Planning Commission requesting that consideration be given the appointment of members to the Planning Commission who would attend the meetings. This matter was held over for consideration. Communication was received from the Empire Advertising' Company requesting that permit issued January 23, 19&? for the erection of two highway advertising bulletins be re- newed. As there was some objection to signboards along the freeway the representatives of the Empire Advertising Co., who were present at the meeting, were asked what they intehded to advertise on these signs. TEey advised that it would be only their own' business. The E~pire Advertising Company was asked to verify this in writing at which time their request would be' considered. Request for permission to install a gasoline tank and pump on East Grand Avenue was re- ceived fr~m E. ~lestadt. As the Fire Chief had posted the proper notices and recommend~ the granting of permit, motion was duly .made, seconded and carri&d that permit be granted. Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending that request of William W. Lyons to erect a steel and concrete building on South Linden AVenue be ~a~te~. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the recommendation of the MOSQUITOES -:' STATE HIGHWAY: PETER MAIRANI CASE: SENATOR KNO~,AND: McCAHON - N~RSERY: AVALON PARK- NAP: CITY PARK CLEANUP: TRAFFIC SIGNS- BRENTWOOD, Bi'RI BURI: RECREATION PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: ICE-CREAM LICENSE: BtTILDING MATERIAL LICENSE: CRUSADE FOB. CNILDR~N: RENT CONTROL: PLANNING COMMISSION M~MBERS: EMPIRE AD. VE~TI$ING SIGNS: E. XLESTADT GAS TANK: WU. W. LTONS BLDG.: ·- ~'i':~ 'and: Co;' for l~cation' Of ~2¢hlng %rac~a' on' pe~ion of mamt Grand Avenue. City Attorney was of the opinion that Swift and Co. were entitled to construct rail- road tracks as requested in their letter. After some discussion motion was duly made, seconded and carrie~s matter be referred to the Works Engineer. Communication was received from the Division of Highways in answer to the City's letter of April 23rd with reference to mosquito nuisance along the Bayshore Freeway. This communication was ordered filed. Report was received from the Industrial Accident Commission denying the City's lien claim of $3,082 in the case of Peter Mairani. This matter was referred to the ~ity Attorney. Communication was received from United States Senator William F. Knowland acknowledg~ng~ copy of resolution with reference to Pillar Point Project. Same was ordered filed. Permit re~mest of AllinMcCahon to build 6 greenhouses and 1 dwelling house in Avalon Tract was brought up. Mr. McCahon submitted a letter requesting a permit to build a temporary septic tank and agreed to connect up with the sewer when same was installed. As the Planning CommiSsion recommended the granting of the permit to build 6 green- houses and 1 dwelling house, motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the necessary permit be issued. Communication was received from the Planning Commission advising that certain changes were suggested in the Avalon Tract map and they intended waiting until these matters were cleared up before passing on the map. This matter was therefore held over. Communication was received from the City Park Improvement Club complaining of rubbish and debris on railroad property on the southside of Circle Court. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a letter to the Southern Pacific Co. asking that they clean up this property. Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni recommending the installation of Automatic Traffic Signals in Buri Buri and Brentwood area along E1 Cemlno Real. The recommendation of the Chief of Police was accepted and City Clerk was instructed to communicate with Col. Skeggs asking that the necessary traffic signals be' installed. Communication was received from the Recreation Commission recommending that certain plaY~ ground equipment be purchased and installed in the East Grand Avenue P~aYground area. As this matte?' had been under discussion before with Board of School Trustees, City Clerk was instructed to mail copy of this letter to the School Board, and await their answers Hugo A. Campisi submitted application for business license to resell ice-cream through- out the City. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted upon payment of the business license fee. Messrs. Raoul LaRochelle, Philip Seaton and Fred E. Whelen requested permission to operate a new and used building materials business in South San Francisco, The request was referred to the Planning Commission. Telegram from Lee.Marehall, National Chairman, addressed to Mayor Ferko with reference to the Crusade for Children, was read. This telegram requested that a committee be appeintad-'.to contact businessmen, civic and religious leaders and newspapers. Mayor Ferko asked for volunteers, and stated the matter would be held open for a few days so that volunteers could contact himself or the City Clerk. Governor Warren addressed a letter to Mayor Ferko with reference to rent control. City Clerk was instructed to contact the Board of ~upervisors with reference to this matter. Communication was received from the Planning Commission requesting that consideration be given the appointment of members to the Planning Commission who would attend the meetings. This matter was held over for consideration. Communication was received from the Empire Advertising' Company requesting that permit issued January 23, 1927 for the erection of two highway advertising bulletins be re- 'newed. As there was some objection to signboards along the freeway the representatives of the Empire Adv,rtising Co., who were present at the meeting, were asked what they intehded to advertise on these signs. They advised that it would be only their own' business. The Empire Advertising Company was asked to verify this in writing at which time their request would be'considered. Request for permission to inste!] a gasoline tank and pump on East Grand Avenue was re- ceived ~r~mE. ~leetadt. As the Fire Chief had posted the proper notices and recommended the granting of permit, motion was dulymade, seconded and carri&d that permit be granted. Communication was received from the Planning Gommission recommending that request of William W. Lyons to erect a steel and conCrete building on South Linden AVenue be ~anted. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the recommendation of the PlAnning Co~m~_ssion be accepted and permit be granted. ' ED ROSEMONT BLDG.: Request for permission to install steel frame building on East Grand Avenue was received from Ed Rosemont. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be grahted. B. J. RODONDI- HOUSE MOVING: Request was received from B. J. Rodondi to move house now located at &3.5 Grand AvenUe to a new location on Lot & in Block 123 on Commercial ~v~nue. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried' that permit be g~anted p.roviding the house mover furnished the nece.ss.ary bond. E. T. BORTIS- SEPTIC TANK: ~omm~nication was received from Emil T. Bortis advising that he had requested Building Inspector for a permit to erect a e~welling in Avalon Tract but was unable to obtain same as there were no sewer facilities and he' had to use a septic tank. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permit be granted subject to the provision that sewer connections be made when a sewer was available in this area. FRANCISCO MAP: Completed ma~ of Francisco Subdivision was submitted for approval. This map was turned back to ~r,' lil~s for submission to the Board of School Trustees. WINDBREAKERS DANCE: Request was received from the Windbreakers Athletic Club for permit to hold a dance on May 29, 19&8 at American Legion Halle Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that permission be granted. HARTFORD INSURANCE CO.: Communication was received from the Hartford Fire Insurm~ce Company stating conditions were too hazardous in the Buri Buri Tract for them to accept the coverage. This matter was laid over for ~urther consideration. BOAT PIER - WAR DEPT: Communication was received from S. N, Karrick, Colonel, Corps of Engineer, approving the construction of a boat pier in San Francisco Bay subject to certain conditions. This 6ommunication was ordered filed. SPECIAL OFFICER APPOINTMENT: Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that he had appointed George Saul McPherson as a Special Of~icer'to act on Hillside Blvd. at the Martin School crossing without city compensation. As there was a question as to the liability in this case same was laid over. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $13,756.11 w~re submitted to the Finance Committee for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried claims as submitted were ordered paid. RESOLUT~0N NO. 1344 WEED ABATEMENT: The City Attorney pre4ented resolution which he had drawn up with reference to weed abatement. As same was a long document, motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Elder introduced the resolution of intention to abate weeds. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all m~mbers of the City Council. PERSONNEL SYSTE~ AME~)MENTS: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 216, Personnel System, was read for the first time. RESOLUTION NO. AMEk~DING PERSONNEL RULES: Councilman Sani introduced a resolution amending Rule IVa ef the Personnel Rules and Regulations, changing the age, height and ~eight of Police applicant~; also the residence regulation of applicants for appointment to the competitive service. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 13&6 INSTALLING STOP SIGNS: Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution providing for the installation of stop signs at various intersections and for the installation of a "Do Not Enter" sign at the intersection of Hazelwood Drive and E1 Camino Real. Thi4 resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 13&7 BURI BURI DIAGRAM: Councilman Boido introduced a resolution approving'diagram of Buri Buri No. 1. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 13&8 CYPRESS AVE. ~LOSING: Councilman Elder introduced a resolution ordering work o~ closing up a portion of Cypress Avenue. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. FIRE CHIEFS MEETING: Councilman Elder stated that he and Fire Chief Welte had attended meeting of the Fire Chiefs AssoCiation he~d a£ Seiglers Springs May 15th and 16th. At this meeting the matter of Disaster relief was discussed ~uite thoroughly and he suggested that the committee get busy on organization. ~ GARBAGE PICK UP: Councilman Cortesi stated the Street Department was hard pressed for the pick-up of tree trimmings and garden refuse two and three-days a week and suggested that the City dump be opened on Saturday each week so that the residents of the City could dump their trimmings~free. WORKS ENGINE~2~: Councilman Boido stated he .wished to explain to the people in attendence at the meeting, that a m~eting was held May 10th at which time a part ~ime~Works Engineer was appointed He stated he was in favor of a full time Engineer who would cost the city about $600 a month with an assistant at approximately$300 permonth. He was of the opinion the City would save a great deal of money with a full time engineer. For that reason he had voted against the appointment of the Works Engineer. 'Mayor Ferko stated he could not see how the City would benefit~by a full time engineer. Councilman Elder, Cortesi and Sani voiced their opinions on this subject. Various residents present at the meeting also entered the discussion. On motion of Councilman Sani seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to Thursday, May 2Otb at &:O0 p.m. Time of adjournment - 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, turned back to ~r,' Wilms for submission to the Board of School Trustees. WINDBREAKERS DANCE: Request was received from the Windbreakers Athletic Club for permit to hold a dance on May 29, 1945 at American Legion Hall. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that. permission be granted. HARTFORD INSURANCE CO.: Communication was received from the Hartford Fire Insurance Company stating conditions were too hazardous in the Buri Buri Tract for them to accept the coverage. This matter was laid over for ~urther consideration. BOAT PIER - WAR DEPT: Communication was received from S. N, Karrick, Colonel, Corps of Engineer, approving the construction of a boat pier in San Francisco Bay subject to certain conditions. This ~ommunication was ordered filed. SPECIAL OFFICER APPOINTMENT: Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that he had appointed George Saul McPherson as a Special Officer'to act on Hillside Blvd. at the Martin School crossing without city compensation. As there was a question as to the liability in this case same was laid over. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $13,756.11 were submitted to the Finance Committee for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried claims as submitted were ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 1343+ WEED ABATEMEFf: The City Attorney pre4ented resolution which he had drawn up with reference to weed abatement. As same was a long document, motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the resolution be read by title only. Councilman Elder introduced the resolution of intention to abate weeds. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all m~mbers of the City Council. PERSONNEL SYSTEM AME~)MENTS: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. time. 216, Personnel System, was read for the first RESOLUTION NO. 1345 AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES: Councilman Sani introduced a resolution amending Rule IVa ef the Permonnel Rules and Regulations, changing the age, height and ~eight of Police applicantl; also the residence regulation of applicants for appointment to the competitive service. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1346 INSTALLING STOP SIGNS: Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution providing for the installation of stop signs at various intersections and for the installation of a "Do Not Enter" sign at the intersection of Hazelwood Drive and E1 Camino Real. Thi~ resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1347 BURI BURI DIAGRAM: Councilman Boido introduced a resolution approving' diagram of Buri Buri No. 1. This resolution was adopted by t4e unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1348 CYPRESS AVE. ~LOSING: Councilman Elder introduced a resolution ordering work o~ closing up a portion of Cypress Avenue. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. FIRE CHIEFS MEETING: Councilmen Elder stated that he and Fire Chief Welte had attended meeting of the Fire Chiefs Association held a£ Seiglers Springs May 15th and 16th. At this meeting the matter of Disaster relief was discussed quite thoroughly and he suggested that the committee get busy on organization. GARBAGE PICK UP: Councilman Cortesi stated the Street Department was hard pressed for the pick-up of tree trimmings and garden refuse twe and three'days a week and suggested that the City dump be opened on Saturday each week so that the residents of the City could dump their trimmings~:~free. Councilman Boido stated he wished to explain to the people in attendence at the meeting, that a m~eting was held May 10th at which time a part ~ime~Works Engineer was appointed He stated he was in favor of a full time Engineer who would cost the city about $600 a month with an assistant at approximately $300 permonth. He was of the opinion the City would save a great deal of money with a full time engineer. For that reason he had voted against the appointment of the Works Engineer. 'Mayor Ferko stated he could not see how the City would benefit'by a full time engineer. Councilman Elder, Cortesi and Sani voiced their opinions on this subject. Various residents present at the meeting also entered the discussion. On motion of Councilman Sani seconded by Councilman Elder and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to Thursday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m. Time of adjournment - 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk