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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1949-04-04380 REGL~AR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HF~D MONDAY, APRIL &, 19&9. PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Council Chambers, City Hall 8 o'Clock p.m. Present: Councilmen Victor Boido, Chas. K. Elder, Leo Ferko, Adolph Sani. Absent: Councilman Emilio Cortesi. The meeting was called to order ~t 8 o'clock p.m. by Mayor Ferko. The City Clerk having forwarded copy of the minutes of the previous meetings held March 21st and 29th to all members of the City Council, Mayor Ferko asked if there were any errors or omissions. Councilman San~. brought attention to the fact that in the minutes of ~rch 21st the words "subject to the approval of the Division of High- ways" were omitted in awarding the contract for the improvement of Chestnut Avenue to L. C. Smith. City C~lerk °was instructed to make this correction and the minutes were approved as co~r~ted. CNESTNUT AVENUE EXTENSION: Communication was received from the Works Engineer advising that the plans and specifications for the construction of the extension of Chestnut Avenue did not meet with the approval of the Division of Highways and recommended that the city re-advertise for bids. A letter from Jno. H. Skeggs, Assistant State Highway Engineer, addressed to Works Engineer Randlett, was read. This letter suggested the extension of Oak Avenue instead of Chestnut Avenue so that the proper signals could be installed at Arroyo Drive. This matter was referred to the Road Committee with the suggestion that a meeting be called between the Road Committee, Works Engineer, City Gouncil and a representative of the Highway Division. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the. recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted. SCHOOL DISTRICT EASEMENT -BURI BURI: Communication was received from the South San Francisco UniEied School District request- ing that the City revoke the Public Utilities Easement of 10', crossing the school site in Burl Burl; also requesting that action be taken to extend "B" Street. The City Attorney advised that he ~ad prepared resolution covering the easement. The matter of extending "B" Street was referred to the Works Engineer. BREN~OD NO. ~ - STREET IMPROVEMENT: Communication was received from Superintendent of Streets recommending the completion of the street improvement of Brentwood Subdivision No. 2. This matter was laid over. POLICE EXAMINATION - ELIGIBLE LIST: Communication was received from the Personnel Board certifying the following candidates as having successfully passed the Police examinations: ~ 1. Joseph P. Kimble final score 90.69% 2. Kenneth Ekstrom " " 82.76% 3. Joseph T. Park " " 80.15% ~. David F. Calcote " " 77.73% 5. Charles R. Olson " " 75.29% It was regularly moved, seconded smd carried that the eligibility list from the Personnel Board on Police Officers be accepted and filed. ~R ASSETS - BELAIR PROP~2~TY: Communication was received from the War Assets AMm~nistration enclosing original and duplicate of Letter of Intent covering ~elair property. ~his matter was referred to the City Attorney. FIRE ENGINE: CC~PLAINT -BURI BURI TRAFFIC: HILLSIDE BLVD. PAVING: RECREATION BUILDING CC~PLETION: Communication was received from the American-LaFrance-Foamite Corp. advising that the Aerial Truck had been shipped from New York on March 25th and asked that someone be designated to receive the truck. This matter was referred to Fire Chief Welte. Communication was received from Mr. Get-id F. Eling asking that the city do something toward correcting the traffic condition at the corner of E1 Camino Real a~d Arroyo Drive. The City Clerk ~s instructed to advise Mr. Eling that the Council had gome on record endorsing a petition of the Burl Buri residents requesting a slop and go signal at Arroyo Drive and that the city also is attempting to correct the situation by extending Chestnut Avenue. A petition,signed by 11 residents of Paradise Valley, requesting the paving of the south side of Hillside Blvd. was presented. The Works Engineer reported all signers of this petition resided on the south side of Hillside Blvd.~and~that the school district was agreeable to paving in front of their property. This matter was referred to the Works Engineer for further report. ~ Communication was received fro~ Architect William Henry Rowe requesting that the Council advise him of the procedure desired so that the recreation buildings could be turned over to the Recreation Commission upon their completion. On this matter, communication was received from City Attorney Coleberd recommending that the buildings be fully com- pleted before being accepted. ~r. Pless of the Recreation Commission recommended the acceptance of the Hemorial Rark Recreation building as there ~s only a minor item to be taken care of. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that Memorial Park recreation building be accepted conditionally. Mr. Pless was appointed to check into the matter of completion. SPECIAL OFFICER APPOINTMENT: Chief of Police Belloni recommended the appointment of Peter H. Apple, Jr. as Special Officer at Lindenville. Motion was dulymade, seconded and carried that the appoihtment of Mr. Apple, Jr. be confirmed, he to act without re~,neration from the city. SO. S. F. GLASS CO.- LICENSE: The South San Francisco Glass Co. submitted application for a business license for glass and mirrors glazing at 218 Cypress Avenue. Notion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be granted. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $7,862.51 were presented to the Finance Committee for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and carried all claims as submitted were ordered paid. TELETYPE - POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief of Police Belloni brought up the matter of teletype service between the Sheriff's ~ffice and the Police Department. He statedan arrangement had been made between the CFESTNUT AVENUE EXTENSION: SCHOOL DISTRICT · EASEMENT -BURI BURI: BREN~OOD NO. ~ - STREET IMPROVEMENT: POLICE EXAMINATION - ELIGIBLE LIST: '~R ASSETS - BELAIR PROPERTY: FIRE ENGINE: C~MPLAINT -BURI BURI TRAFFIC: HILLSIDE BLVD. PAVING: RECREATION BUILDING C~PLETION: SPECIAL OFFICER APPOINtmENT: SO. S. F. GLASS CO.- LICENSE: CLAIMS: TELETYPE - POLICE DEPARTMENT: ....... ~_.~.~.xnstructed to make this correction and the minutes were approved as corrected. Communication was received from the Works Engineer advising that the plans and specifications for the construction of the extension of Chestnut Avenue did not meet with the approval of the Division of Highways and recommended that the city re-advertise for bids. A letter from Jno. H. Skaggs, Assistant State Highway Engineer, addressed to Works Engineer Randlett, was read. This letter suggested the extension of Oak Avenue instead of Chestnut Avenue so that the proper signals could be installed at Arroyo Drive. This matter was referred to the Road Committee with the suggestion that a meeting be called between the Road Committee, Works Engineer, City douncil and a representative of the Highway Division. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the~ recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted. Communication was received from the South San Francisco UniEied School District request- ing that the City revoke the Public Utilities Easement of 10', crossing the school site in Burl Buri; also requesting that action be taken to extend "B" Street. The City Attorneyadvised that he had prepared resolution covering the easement. The matter of extending "B" Street was referred to the Works Engineer. Communication was received from Superintendent of Streets recommending the completion of the street improvement of Brentwood Subdivision No. 2. This matter was laid over. Communication was received from the Personnel Board certifying the following candidates as having successfully passed the Police examinations: ~ 1. Joseph P. Kimble final score 90.69% 2. Kenneth Ekstrom " " 82.76% 3. Joseph T. Park " " B0.15% &. David F. Calcote " " 77.73% 5. Charles R. Olson " " 75.29% It was regularly moved, seconded smd carried that the eligibility list from the Personnel Board on Police Officers be accepted and filed. Communication was received from the Wsr Assets A~m~nistration enclosing original and duplicate of Letter of Intent covering ~elair property. 9his matter was referred to the City Attorney. Communication was received from the American-LaFrance-Foamite Corp. advising that the Aerial Truck had been shipped from New York on March 25th and asked that someone be designated to receive the truck. This matter ~s referred to Fire Chief Welte. Communication was received from Mr. Gerald F. Eling asking that the city do something toward correcting the traffic condition at the corner of E1 Camino Real a~d Arroyo Drive. The City Clerk ~s instructed to advise Mr. Eling that the Council had gome on record endorsing a petition of the Burl Burl residents requesting a s$op and go signal at Arroyo Drive and that the city also is attempting to correct the situation by extending Chestnut Avenue. A petition, signed by 11 residents of Paradise Valley, requesting the paving of the south side of Hillside Blvd. was presented. The Works Engineer reported all signers of this petition resided on the south side of Nillside BlVd,~and~that the school district was agreeable to paving in front of their property. This matter was referred to the Works Engineer for further report. Communication was received from Architect William Henry Rowe re~Aesting that the Council advise him of the procedure desired so that the recreation buildings could be turned over to the Recreation Commission upon their completion. On this matter, communication was received from City Attorney Coleberd recommending that the buildings be fully com- pleted before being accepted. ~r. Pless of the Recreation Commission recommended the acceptance of the Hemorial Park Recreation b~lding as there ~s only a minor item to be taken care of. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that Memorial Park recreation building be accepted conditionally. Mr. P!ess was appointed to check into the matter of completion. Chief of Police Belloni recommended the appointment of Peter H. Apple, Jr. as Special Officer at Lindenville. Motion was dulymade, seconded and carried that the appoi~tment of Mr. Apple, Jr. be confirmed, he to act without remnneration from the city. The South San Francisco Glass Co. submitted application for a business license for glass and mirrors glazing at 218 Cypress Avenue. Notion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be granted. Claims in the amount of $7,862.51 were presented to the Finance Committee for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and carried all claims as submitted were ordered paid. Chief of Police Belloni brought up the matter of teletype service between the Sheriff's ~ffice and the Police Depsrtmenb. He statedan arrangement had been made between the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. and San Nateo County whereby teletype service could ~e installed in all cities and the county would arrange for the payment to the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. and in turn collect from each city. The cost to the City of South San Francisco would be approxim~tely~+O.OO per month. To arrange for this service it would be necessary for the Council to agree to partici~ate and in due time sign an 381 FREEWAY SIGNS: agreement with the county. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the city accept this teletype service. A communication was received from the Division of Highways in answer to the City's letter with reference to signal operation and warning signs' on the Freeway. A representative of the Highway Division went over the ground with Chief of Police Belloni and it was agreed that the condition complained of would be rectified. RESOLUTION NO. ]2,30 - DEED CHESThrUT AVENUE EXTENSION: Councilman Sani introduced a resolution accepting a deed from the South San Francisco Land & Improvement Co. covering quit claim' to certain Parcels of land from Chestnut Avenue to Mission Road. This resolution was adopted'by the unanimous vote of all membersi of the City Council present~ RESOLUTION NO. 1431 - DEED CHESTNUT AVEN~IE EXTENSION: Councilman Elder introduced'a resolution accepting a deed from the Caiifornia'Wate~ Co. covering quit claim to'certain parcels of land from Chestnut Avenue to Mission Road. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous v$te of all members of the City Council present. RESOLUTION NO. 1432 - EASEMENT BURI BURI: Councilman Boidointroduced a resolution providing that the §ity execute to Buri Burl Homes, Inc. a quit claim deed for the purpose of abandoning public utilities easemen~ in Block 15, Rancho Burl Burl. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of' the City Couhcil present. RESOLUTION NO. 1&33 - TE5U~IS COURTS IIRIIORIAL PARK: DUBUQUE PACKING CO. - CHECK: Councilman Sani introduced a resolution ordering the resurfacing of the tennis courts in Memorial Park. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the CityCouncil present. The City Clerk advised he was in receipt of a check for $1'000.00 from the Dubuque Packing Co. with reference to the naminE of Dubuque Avenue. He was instructed to hold up this check until such time as the City Attorney prepared the necessary papers co~er- ing the naming of Dubuque Avenue. R~!ND CALIFORNIA CHAIN The matter of sewage outlet from the Round California Chain Co. was laid over pending CO. - S~VER: report from the Works Engineer. CUSTODIAN - RECREATION FACILITIES: Communication from the Recreation Commission with reference to the position of CustOdian of Recreation Facilities, which was laid over from previous meeting, was again laid over for furtherconsideration. FIRE ALAR~ BOXES - BURI BURI: The City Clerk advised he had w~itten letter to Buri Buri Homes with reference to offer of $1,500.00 covering installation of fire alarm boxes in Burl Buri but had not as yet received a reply. Fire Chief Nelte was instructed to check into this matter with Mr. Simpson. EQUIPME~ - RECREATION The question of returning to the Recreation Department all equipment in the Maple Avenue HALL MAPLE AVENUE: Hall was laid over pending report from the committee. JARVIS BILL: The City Attorney advised he had been unable to contact the Brentwood people with reference to the Jarvis bill of $&73.50, therefore, this matter was laid over ~ntil next meeting. SAN MATEO AVENUE - PAVING: WINDOW ~IARDS - RECREATION BLDG.: "A" STREET - SEI~ER: The matter of paving of San Mateo Avenue, as requested by the City of San Bruno, was again brought up. As the Works Engineer had to check into the property description this matter was laid over. The '~¥orks Engineer was instructed to notify the San Bruno City Engineer that the matter was under consideration. A communication was received fro~the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. quoting an annual rate of $150.00 to insure glass in the Recreation Buildings and $12.50 peri$1000.0b fbr~bu~glary insuran~e~ 'Th~y'suggested that heavy screens be installed which would possibly eliminate the necessity of carrying the insurance. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that purchasing agent Cortesi proceed with the purchasing of screens for the Recreation Buildings windows. A communication was received from Norks Engineer Randlett setting fore,the conditions of the sewer on "A" St. He advised that the flooding of furnaces and the backing up sewers was due to the houses being built below the level of the street and also stated that there was some surface run off fromE1 Camino Real and that he would request the Highway Department to construct a gutter on E1 C~mino Real which would, no doubt, correct! this condition. This communication was ordered filed. FP~NCISCO TERRACE - STREET IMPROVEI~ENT: Communication was received from the Works Engineer advising that the street improvements of Francisco Terrace had been completed in ~onformity with the plans and specifications and recommended that these streets be accepted by the City. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted. P. G. &E. - FRANCHISE: The City Clerk advised that he was in receipt of checks from the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. in the following amounts: $~,~10.18 covering electric franchise and $10,272.17 covering gas franchise. These amounts were placed in the General Fund. TELEPHONE LICENSE: The City Attorney was requested to check into the matter of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. license. CARDINAL BATTERY CO. - A representative of the Cardinal Battery Co. addressed the Council requesting permission LICENSE: to move his present business location from 29 South Linden Avenue to Miller Smd Cypress Avenue as a temporary location for storing old batteries. After some discussion it was regularly moved, seconded and carried that permit be denied. SCHOOL IIEEK: Communication was received from the South San Francisco Unified School District requesti~ the Mayor to proclaim the period April 25th to May 1st as Public Schools Week. The Mayor advised that the necessary proclamation would be issued. ARCHITECT IRWIN - CONTRACT: The City Attorney advised that Mr. Leslie Irwin had signed the necessary contract as Architect for the Buri Bnrf Fire S~b-station. RESOLUTION NO. 1431 - DEED CHESTS~T AVE~E EXTENSION: RESOLUTION NO. 1A32 - EASEMENT BURI BURI: RESOLUTION NO. 1&33 - TES~NIS COURTS M~MORIAL PARK: DUBUQUE PACKING CO. - CHF~K: RO~D CALIFORNIA CHAIN CO. - SF~ER: CUSTODIAN - RECREATION FAC ILITIES: FIRE ALARM BOXES - BURI BURI: EQUIPMENT- RECREATION HALL MAPLE AVENUE: J ARVIS BILL: SAN MATEO AVENUE - PAVING: WINDOW C4TARDS - RECREATION BLDG.: "A" STREET - SEWER: FP~NCISCO TERRACE - STREET IMPROVEMENT: P.G.&E.- ~ANCHISE: TELEPHONE LICENSE: CARDINAL BATTERY CO. - LICENSE: SCHOOL ~_J~K: ARCHITECT IRWIN - CONTRACT: Councilman Elder introduced'a resolution accepting a deed from the CaTifornia:WateP::~ Co. covering ~uit claim tocertain parcels of land from Chestnut Avenue to Mission Road. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous v6te of all members of the City Council present. Councilman Boido introduced a resolution providing that the §ity execute to Buri Buri Homes, Inc. a quit claim deed for the purpose of abandoning public utilities easeme in Block 15, Rancho Burl Buri. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of' the City Couhcil present. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution ordering the resurfacing of the tennis courts in Memorial Park. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council present. The City Clerk advised he was in receipt of a check for $1,000.00 from the Dubuque Packing Co. with reference to the naming of Dubuque Avenue. He was instructed to hold up this check until such time as the City Attorney prepared the necessary papers coVer- ing the naming of Dubuque Avenue. The matter of sewage outlet from the Round California Chain Co. was laid over pending report from the Works Engineer. Communication from the Recreation Commission with reference to the position of CustOdi~ of Recreation Facilities, which was laid over from previous meeting, was again laid ove~ for further.consideration. The City Clerk advised he had w~,itten letter to Buri Buri Homes with reference to offer of $1,5OO.00 covering installation of fire alarm boxes in Burl Burl but had not a: yet received a reply. Fire .Chief ~,¥elte was instructed to check into this matter with Mr. Simpson. The question of returning to the Recreation Department all equipment in the Maple Avenu Hall was laid over pending report from the committee. The City Attorney advised he had been unable to contact the Brentwood people with reference to the ~arvis bill of $~73.50, therefore, this matter was laid over Until next meeting. The matter of paVing of San Mmteo Avenue, as requested by the City of San Bruno, was again brought up. As the Works Engineer had to check into the property description this matter was laid over. The '~orks Engineer was instructed to notify the San Bruno City F~gineer that the matter was under consideration. A communication was received fro~ the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. quoting an annual rate of $150.00 to insure glass in the Recreation Buildings and $12.50 peri$100£ fbr~bu~glary insuran~e~ 'T~y'suggested that heavy screens be installed w~ich would possibly eliminate the necessity of carrying the insurance. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that purchasing agent Cortesi proceed with the purchasing of screens for the Recreation Buildings windows. A communication was received from Norks Engineer Randlett setting for~hhe conditions of the sewer on "A" St. He advised that the flooding of furnaces and the backing up o~ sewers was due to the houses being built below the level of the street and also stated that there was some surface run off from E1 Camino Real and that he would request the Highway Department to construct a gutter on El Camino Real which would, no doubt, corr. this condition. This communication was ordered filed. Communication was received from the Works Engineer advising that the street improvemen~ of Francisco Terrace had been completed in ~onformity with the plans and specification: and recommended that these streets be accepted by the City. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted. The City Clerk advised that he was in receipt of checks from the Pacific Gas & Electri Co. in the following amounts: SA,&lO.18 covering electric franchise and $10,272.17 covering gas franchise. These amounts were placed in the General Fund. The City Attorney was requested to check into the matter of Pacific Telephone & Telegr Co. license. A representative of the Cardinal Battery Co. addressed the Council requesting permissi to move his present business location from 29 South Linden Avenue to Miller amd Cypres Avenue as a temporary location for storing old batteries. After some discussion it wa regularly moved, seconded and carried that permit be denied. Communication was received from the South San Francisco Unified School District reques the Mayor to proclaim the period April 25th to May 1st as Public Schools Week. The Mayor advised that the necessary proclamation would be issued. The City Attorney advised that Mr. Leslie Irwin had signed the necessary contract as Architect for the Buri Buri Fire Sub-station. RETI~ SURVEY: ~EED ABAFT ORDINANCE: HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOIN~TS: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ADJOURNMENT: Report was received from the State EmpLoyees Retirement System covering survey for a reduction in the retirement age. A'bill for $108.65 covering this survey also was received. Motion was duly made, seconded andCarried that the bill for $108.65 be paid. The survey report was referred to the City Clerk for checking and report. The Mayor stated he had looked over a Weed ~batement Ordin~ace of the City of San Bruno which provided that weeds could be abated bY resolution specifying all property in the city without designating particular streets. Same was referred to the City Attorney for his consideration. Mayor Ferko gubmi~ted the names of E. N. Fourcans and F. D. Minucciani for appointment to the Housing Authority to succeed ~hemselves. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that the appointment of E. N. Fourcans and F. D. Minucciani be confirmed. The Mayor asked that the City Council give some consideration'to the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer. This officer would act as a full time employee to carry out the wishes of the Council. The Mayor felt t~at the City was in need of such an Officer due to the continual growth of the City. ~ On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councihnan Elder and regularly carried the meeting was .adjourned to. Monday, A~ril 18th, 19~9. Time of adjournment - 9:&O p.m. Re Spect fmlly~v submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor