HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1951-11-05REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1951
PLACE:
TIME:
Council Chambers, City Hall
8p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Pres ent:
Absent:
Councilmen Victor Boido, Charles K. Elder, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco,
~ilio Cort esi
None
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p. m. by Ymyor Sani.
City Clerk having forwarded copies of the minutes of the previous meetings of
October 15, 1951 and October 18, 1951 to ali. councilmen, Mayor Sani asked if there
were any errors or omissions. There being none, the minutes were approved as
subn~tt ed.
PARKING LOT, MAPLE &
MILLER AVENUES:
Communication was received from the Works Engineer submitting for consideration
plans and specifications for the surfacing of the parking lot at the corner of
Maple and Miller Avenues. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by
Councilman Elder and regularly carried, that plans and specifications as submitted
by the Works Engineer be accepted.
FIREMAN DRAGO AND
McKAY APPOINTMENT:
Communication was received from Fire Chief Welte advising that John Drago and
John McKay reported for duty with the Fire Dept. on Oct. 16, 1951. Motion was
made by CounciLman Bracco, seconded by CouncilmanElder and re~ularly carried, that
the appointments of Drago and McKay be confirmed.
BROKAW RETURN TO DUTY:
Communication was received from Fire Chief Welte advising that J. Brokaw had been
discharged from the U. S. Navy and ~shed to report back for duty with the Fire
Dept. Motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and reg-
ularly carried, that J. Brokaw be reinstated as a member of the Fire Dept.
MARILYN KIMBLE
RESIGNATION:
Communication was received from Marilyn Kimble, tendering her resignation as Clerk
of the City Court, effective November 30, 1951. Motion was made by Councilman
Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the resignation
of Mari]yn Kimble be accepted.
GERMAIN UCCELLI
APPOINTMENT:
Communication was received from City Judge S. K. Robbins requesting that consid-
eration be given to the appozn, o~Miss ,~ermain Uccelli. Motion was made by Coun-
cilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and re~ularly carried, that Miss Germain
Uccelli be appointed Clerk in the Judge's office November 19, 1951 at a salary of
$200.00 per month.
PERSONNEL BOARD
FINGERPRII~S:
Communication was received from the Personnel Board requesting that fingerprint
reports, as processed by the Police Department, be submitted to the Personnel Board.
Mayor Sani stated that Rule V Section 2 of the Personnel Rules and reD~lations
covers the point in question, and instructed that the Personnel Board be so notified.
OFFICERS HALASZ AND
ZICHOSCH APPOINTMENT:
Communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Joseph J.
Halasz and ~arry Zichosch had commenced their probationary period as of November l,
1951 at the monthly salary of $280.00 per month. Motion was made by Councilman
Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and regularly carried, that the appointments
as made by the Chief of Police be confirmed.
TENTATIVE MAP
SUNSHINE GARDENS:
Communication was received from the Planning Commission forwarding the tentative
map of Sunshine Gardens without recommendations. Motion was made by Councilman
Elder, seconded by CouncilmanBoido and regularly carried, that the tentative map
of Sunshine Gardens be approved subject to the ordinance when it is adjusted.
USE AND VARIANCE
PE~GTS:
Resolutions were received from the Planning Commission recommending the granting
of use and variance permits to the Stoneson Corporation, Norma Guglielmetti,
E1 Rancho Drive In Theatre and A. Padreddi. Motion was ma. de by Councilman Elder,
seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendations of
the Planning Commission be accepted.
L. C. SMITH CO.
EXTENSION OF TIME:
Communication was received from L. C. Smith Co. requesting) an extension of time on
their contract on Avalon Outfall Sewer. Motion was made by Councilman Elder,
seconded by Councilman Brscco and reDzlarly carried, that L. C. Smith Co. be granted
extension of time to the next council meeting to complete co~ntract; and inspection
fees and $50.00 per day liquidated damages be paid by them provided contract is
not completed by Friday, November 9, 1951.
GASOLINE TANK, G.~NERAL Communication was received from the General Services Administration requesting
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: authorization to install a 550 gallon gasoline tank on their property located at
1070 San ~teo Avenue, 3outhSan Francisco. As this installation had been approved
by the Fire Chief, motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman
Boido and re.~.~larly carried, that permit be ~r~nted.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION:
Communication was received from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of
California with reference to the installation of automatic crossing gates at the
Southern Pacific Linden Avenue grade crossing. This communication was ordered filed.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEFrlNG:
Communication was received from the Board of Supervisors advising of a dinner meet-
ing to be held November 29th between the San Mateo County Supervisors, Mayors and
City Councilmen. This communication was referred to the City Manager.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES:
CITIZEN'S SCHOOL
COMMITTEE:
CLAIMS:
RESOLUTION NO. 1722
HENRY McGRAW:
RESOLUTION NO. 1723
PARKING LOT
MAPLE & MILLER AVES:
WATER SERVICE
ACQUISITION:
SOUTHWOOD WALK TO NAJ~f
S CH OOL:
C~LDEN STATE
THEATRE LOT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Communication was received from the League of California Cities, Peninsula Div-
ision, advising of Dinner Meeting to be held Thursday, November 15, 1951 at the
California Calf Club. This communication was ordered filed.
Communication was received from Telford L. Smith asking that the council appoint
a representative to attend the meetings of the Citizen's'School Committee. Mayor
Sani appointed Councilman Elder.
Claims in the amount of $19,93&.43 were submitted by the Finance Committee. On
motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered
paid.
Councilman Bracco introduced the following resolution:
WHEREAS Henry McGraw was a residentof the City of South San Francisco for more
than fifty years, and capably and faithfully served said city as a member of the
police department of the City of South San Francisco for more than thirty years;
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of SOuth San Francisco that said
city council laments the passing of Henry McGraw and extends its sympathy to Mary
McGraw, his survivinK wife, and to the other members of his family in their time
of bereavement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Council and that a copy thereof be sent to Mrs. Mary McGraw.
This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council.
Councilman Elder introduced a resolution ordering the surfacing of the parking
lot at the corner of Miller Avenue and Maple Avenue. This resolution was adopted
by the unanimous vote of all members of the council.
Mayor Sani brought up the matter of public utilities, such as water service, being
acquired by the city through the issuance of revenue bonds. After some discussion,
motion was made by Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Boido and re~ularly
carried, that the Planning Commission be asked to make a study of the possible
acquisition of the water system by the issuance of revenue bonds.
Mayor Saui advised that gravel had been put on the walk from Southwood to the new
school.
Councilman Cortesi sugcested that the City Manager get in touch with the Golden
State Theatre with reference to removing the sign and cleaning up the lot across
from the City Hall, in order that same may be used as a parking lot, providing it
does not cost the city anything. This matter was referred to the City Manager.
On motion of Councilman Elder, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried,
the meeting was adjourned to Monday, November 19, 1951 at 8 p. m.
Time of Adjournment - 8:35 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
City Clerk