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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1952-05-19PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: EXTRAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT: REPORT SPRUCE AVENUE IMPROV~4ENT: STREETS, STERLING MANOR NO. 2: SECOND LANE I~PROVENENT: RESOLUTION NO. 1754 SECOND LANE IMPR0~: .~v~, ,~m-z-~u ~' TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ~.B MONDAY, MAY 19, 1952 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting w~s called to order at 8 p. m. by Mayor Cortesl. Present: Councilmen John Noouau, Adolph Saul, ~m~.lio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith Absent: None The Clerk having forwarded copy of the minutes of the previous meeting to all councilmen, Mayor Cortesi asked if there were any errors or omissions. Council- man Noouau said that iu the matter of the Atlas Realty Co., he asked Nr. Picard if he was standing ou technicality, 'to which he replied he was not. Councilman Noouau said the minutes should be corrected to read "that the action taken by the Council was a denial of the company's appeal." After discussion as to Mr. Picard's conversation, Councilman Noonau moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the minutes not be accepted until the matter was clarified. A communication was received from Works Engineer Randlett submitting for con- sideratiou three items of extra work at the sewage disposal plant. Item No. 1 $ 51.33 "No. 2 $782.16 "No. 3 $1o8.62 Motion was made by Councilman Bracco that the recommendations of the Works Engineer be accepted. This motion was seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried. Works Engineer Randlett submitted a progress report on the improvement of Spruce Avenue. This report was ordered filed. A communication was received from Works Engineer Randlett recommending that the street improvements in Sterling Manor No. 2 be accepted. 0u motion by Council- man Bracco, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, the matter was laid over for study. A communication was received from Works Engineer Randlett advising that a peti- tion containing the names of 77~ of property owners along Second Lane between Eucalyptus Avenue and Chestnut Avenue was presented. He submitted plans and specifications for the improvement. He also recommended that the s~mmarypro- ceediugs be taken and reto~u post cards be sent to property owners. Councilman Smith introduced a resolution for "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and MaJority Protest Act of 1931" for improvement of Second Lane between Eucalyptus Avenue and Chestnut Avenue. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. 90 RESOLUTION NO. 1755 SECOND LANE IMPROV~: THIRD LANE IMPROVEMENT: STAGNARO ILLNESS: ASST. BLDG. INSP. EXAMI NATI ON: UTILITY MAN EXAMINATION: PLANNING CC~IISSION VARIANCE PERMITS: BULJAN' S REPORT FUTURE RECREATION AREAS: STOLP & STIREMAN CLAIMS: SUNSET SUPPLY LINES: SSF LAND CO. INDUSTRIAL ACRES: INSTAT J, HEATER CORP. YARDS: HARRISON RESIGNATION: Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution determining initial view of legislative body that debt limitation will not be exceeded iu improvement of Second Lane. The resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. A communication was received from Works Engineer Randlett recommending that a resolution of intention to construct improvements ou Third Lane between Eucalyp- tus Avenue and Laurel Avenue be adopted by the council. The City Attorueyw~s instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. A communication was received from Chief of Police Belloni advising that Sergeant Silvio Stagnaro had been absent from duty from April 23 toM ay 2, 1952 due to an eye operation. Ordered filed. A communication was received from the Personnel Board advising that the following men had been certified as passing all phases of the e~mination for Asst. Bldg. Inspector and their names appear on the eligible list in the order named: 1. Roy Ghilardi 84% 2. Frank Castellano 75% The communication was ordered filed. A communication was received from the Personnel Board advising that the following men had been certified as passing all phases of the examination for Utility Man and their names appear on the eligible list in the order named: 1. R~ertArmas 7~ 2. Jo~ E~e 7~ The communication was ordered filed. Resolutions were received from the Planning Cow~ssion recommending the granting of the following Use and Variance Permits: Res. No. 251 - Brentwood Shoe Co. - Use Permit Res. No. 252 - Leon K aster, M. D. - Use Permit Res. No. 253 - A. F. Lagomarsino - Variance Permit Res. No. 254 - John D. Jennings - Variance Permit Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted on Reso- lutions Nos. 251, 253 and 254 and that Resolution No. 252 be held up for further study inasmuch as the property is in a R-3 district. Anthony J. BulJan submitted a preliminary report, pending consultation with the Recreation Commission, ou future plans for recreation areas and facilities. Coun- cilman Noonau asked that the report be referred to the Recreation Commission re- garding site locations. Mrs. Hernau said that a special meeting was being held ou budgets and a committee would be appointed at that time to look for sites. The Report was ordered filed. Burdette R. Stolp and Clara Stolp, filed claim against the City asking trespass damages iu the amount of $2500 and $25.00 per day for each day said trespass con- tinues over property described in claim. Kenneth E. and Maxine R. Stiremau filed a like claim. Acting City Attorney Lyons recommended that the claims be denied, also that condemnation proceedings were being commenced. Motion was madeby Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that claims be denied. A communication was received from the City and County of San Francisco, together with map, advising the necessity of laying pipe lines in areas within certain streets of the city. Councilman Noonan moved that the City of San Francisco fur- nish this city with plans and specifications regarding this work and that we fur- nish the City wi~h our regulations in regard to opening streets, and that the matter be referred to the Supt. of Streets. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried. The City Council accepted the agreement binding the South San Francisco Land and Improvement Co. to perform certain improvements known as Industrial Acres and to execute a bond in favor of the City in the amount of $65,000 for the performance of the work. Motion was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that Rudolph Rapsey be appointed to prepare papers on this pro~ect. A communication was received from Building Service Employees, Local Union No. 81 of San Mateo County, asking that the city install a hot water heater for the use of the employees of the Street and Park Departments. A motion was made by Coun- cilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Noouau and regularly carried, that the City Manager and Supt. of Streets see that~a water heater.is installed. City Manager McClung advised he had checked into the installation of au electric heater. A communication was received from Thomas E. Harrison, tendering his resignation as a paid fireman and requesting that he be permitted to serve as a volunteer fireman. ~ire Chief Welte did not recommend that he be retained as a volunteer fireman. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the resignation be accepted. ¸91 ROD & GUN CLUB BLDG: A co~s~untcatlon was received from the South San Francisco Rod & Gun Club asking per- mission to use the abandoned warehouse belonging to the City located near the disposal plant, for a meeting place for the club. Works Engineer Randlett recommended that the matter be referred to a committee, as it may be necessary to get permission from the Government. Mayor Cortesi appointed City Manager McClung, Works Engineer Randlett and Actiu City Attorney Lyons to act ou this committee. DANCE 12MILE HOUSE AC:A c~unicationwas received from the 12 Mile House A. C. asking permission to hold a dance in American Legion Hall, Saturday, July 12, 1952, dancing from 9 P. m. to 1 a. m. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Noonan and reg- ularly carried, granting permit. BRENTWOOD CLUB IN RE: TAX ASSESSOR: A communication was received from the Brentwood Club asking that the city make a study of the possibility of putting into effect the recommendation of the SanMateo County Grand Jury of November 5, 1952, wherein the County of SauMateowould make Tax Assessment and Collections for all municipalities. Councilman Noouau made a motion that a committee be appointed to study the matter. Mayor Cortesi said that any com- mittee appointed should be the city council and thereupon appointed all members of the council to act on the co~.m, tttee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried. MILLS CONSTRUCTION CO. BUILDING PERMIT: A cow~unication was received fromM ills Construction Co. requestingpermission to erect a reinforced concrete building to be located at B26 Shaw Road. Councilman Bracco made a motion that the recommendation of the Building Inspector be accepted and the permit granted. This motion was seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried. Councilman Smith askedActingCityAttorney Lyons about Shaw Road. Mr. Lyons stated he would have the papers regarding the assessment for this road ready for next meeting. BUSINESS LICENSE SONGER: Application for a business license was submitted by Tom Songer to engage in the business of Tool Sharpening at 412 Commercial Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, denying permit since the place designated for the business is not in the business district. PATROLMAN KLEMME LEAVE: A communication was received from Allen Klemme requesting leave of absence from his duties as Patrolman, commenciug May lB, 1952 for an indefinite length of time, due to his being inducted into the U. S. Army. Motiou was made by Councilman Noonan, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that Allen Klemme be granted a leave of ab- sence for the period of his service in the U. S. Army. PATROLMAN ZICHOSCH RESI GNATI ON: A communication was received from Harry Zichosch tendering his resignation as a Police Officer, effective May 25, 1952. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Saul, and regularly carried, accepting Mr. Zichosch's resignation. Claims in the amount of $25824.BB were approved by the Finance Committee. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. EMPLOYEES' ASSN. 5 DAY WEEK: A communication was received from the City Employees~ Assn. advising that at the last meeting of the assn. a motion was passed asking that the City Council give favorable consideration to a five day work week for all office and clerical help. Motion was made by Councilman Noonan, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that this matter be referred to City Manager McClung for study. MONTHLY REPORTS: Reports for the month of April were submitted by the Chief of Police, City Judge, Building Inspector, Tax Collector, Librarian, Humane Officer and City Clerk. On motion duly made, seconded and regularly carried, the reports as submitted were accepted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 1756 AGREEMENT INDUSTRIAL ACRES: Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution accepting agreement of the South San Fran- cisco Land and I~mprovemeut Co. binding said company to perform certain public im- provements with~ubdivtsiou known as Industrial Acres. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. RESOLUTION NO. 1757 WEED REMOVAL: Councilman Smith introduced a resolution to remove weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt, setting the hearing for June 2, 1952. This resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. DISCING LOT: Councilman Smith brought up the matter of discing of lots and felt that the property owners should pay for this work done ou their property, and that the city should get bids. Councilman Noouau said he thought the property owners affected should be charged for the work. Councilman Saul said this procedure had not been followed iu the past. No action was taken iu the matter. CITY CLk~K HYLAND ' S DEATH: Mayor Cortesi asked for a minute of silence to pay respect to the memory of the late City Clerk Daniel J. Hyland. Councilman Saul asked that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a resolution eulogizing Dan Hyland. Carroll Bucher addressed the council stating that he had known and loved Dan Hyland and that the twinkle in his eye and everlasting smile would always remain in his memory. The members of the council, other city officials and audience stood in reverent silence for one minute, after which time the meeting was resumed. KAY APPOINTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION: Councilman Braccomade a motion to appoint Thomas Kay as a member of the Planning Commission for the expired term of Mark Maher. This motion was seconded by Council- man Noonan and regularly carried. 92 REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY: DISCUSSION ON APPOINq2~E~ OF CITY CLERK: TM ~S~S~: 7 PROPOSALS SUBMI~ BY COUNCILMEN SMITH & NOONAN: ADJO~: APPROVED: City Manager McClung advised the council that sidewalks were marked off showing necessary repair and as soon as a declaration of policy for the payment of the work is established, work will be commenced. The matter of the annexation of uninhabited territory by the owners, Arco Building Co. and San Mateo Mounted Sheriff's Posse Club, was discussed. This matter was previously brought up at the council meeting of April 28 and laid over at that time for further study. Mayor Cortesi discussed subdivision planning and said subdividers should be held responsible for all work for a period of one year with regard to streets, curbs, sidewalks, storm drains, etc. and that the Planning Cc~wn~ssion should raise any plannim~ problems affecting new subdivisions. Acting City Attorney Lyons was asked to check into the matter of having subdividers post a performance bond to be retained by the City for one year, this report to be ready for the next meeti~ of the council. Councilman Smith brought up the matter of the appointment of a City Clerk and said a special meeting would be held to consider applicants for the position and %hat all applications would be considered, that a schedule of interviews be set up so that applicants be notified of the time, and that all meetings pertaining to this matter be open to the public. Mr. Warren Sapiro addressed the city council with reference to Brentwood Club's letter in which the Club recommended that the Council put into effect the reso- lution and reco~aendations of the San Mateo Grand Jury of November 5, 1951, pro- viding that the County take over the tax assessment and collection duties. He asked the council what had been done regarding the County Grand Jury's recom- mendation passed November 1951, as set forth in the Brentwood Club's letter. The Clerk advised that nothing was received from the Grand Jury on this. Acting City Attorney Lyons ~dvised'~th~'Stat~ l~w provides that the City Clerk is ex-officio City Assessor and it would take legislation to change the law. Mr. Ke!ting said he wanted to check assessment on his home and was told by the Clerk assessments were not ready. Acting City Attorney Lyons informed him that the Council sit as a Board of Equalization beginning the first Monday in July and anyone interested may appear at the meetings and be heard. The Clerk read the seven proposals submitted by Councilmen Smith and Noonan, outlined as follows: 1. Codification -- City Ordinances 2. Appointment -- Purchasing Agent B- Personnel Board - Full Time City Engineer Qualifications 4. Public Works Department 5- Halting of New Public Works Projects. 6. Council Committee -- Manual of Procedure and Chart 7. Auditorium The proposals were submitted with the request that they be placed on the June 2 agenda for action. On motion by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco, the meeting was adjourned to June 2, 1952 at 8 p. m. This motion was regularly carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p. m. out of respect to the late City Clerk Daniel J. Hyland. Respectfully submitted, Mayor