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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1952-09-22PLACE: TIME: CALL TO 0HDER: ROLL CALL: LA~D CO. PIPE LINE, GRAND & INDUSTRIAL ~AT: NORTRWEST DRAINAGE DISTRICT: RESOLUTION NO. 1811 NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DISTRICT: ' ADJOURNED Nr~IING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1952 Council Chambers, City Hall 4:00 p. m. The meeting was called to order at 4:13 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Telford Smith, Joseph Bracco, Emilio C ortesi. Minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with. 'A co-~uniCation was received from the office of the Works Engineer relative to the pipe line that is to be installed by the South San Francisco Land Company on their own PrOl~erty. After the letter had been read, Works Engineer Randlett gave an explanation relative to the problem and the box presently in, stating that it might be sufficient to 'carry .the flow of water. Councilman Sani stated that this should be corrected and .to-~have the work done correct, having it done once and for all. This he felt involved an easement, that if the easement were relieved, the property would then be left open for buildiD4~ purposes encouraging industry to come into the city and bring added rev- Mr. Kauffmann explained the progress already made in digging the ditch and what was found explaining the problem in placing the pipe. He further stated to dig 5 or 6 feet meant the necessity of cribbing the ditch which was expensive. He felt that the 63 inch pipe to be installed would be sufficient, with a ditch on top of the pipe to also carry off the flow of water. WorEs Engineer Randlett stated he did not think a 63 inch pipe would create a bottleneck at this time as there are smaller pipes under Grand Avenue presently. Councilman NOonan stated he could not see anything wrong with this as he could not see where it concerned the city. City Manager McClung stated that it did concern the city as it goes to the storm drain System. Councilman Noonan stated that as long as it takes away the flow of water it should be sufficient. City Manager McClung stated that proper drainage should be provided for so that a washing action would be obtained to keep the sewers clean so that later we would not have to go and put in another pipe where one already is. He further stated that he and Randlett had done what they thought the council wished them to do. Councilman Smith stated the Land Company is primarily concerned with replacing natural drainage. If larger pipe was put in,for the future additional size pipe would be the cities project and come in under the assessment district. Councilman Sani stated he was in favor of putting in a larger pipe and the city payin~ its share. Mr. Kauffmann stated that the city could not ccme in and do the work on private property. City Attorney Lyons stated if the natural flow of water was blocked off the city could come in and do the work. Councilman Sani asked Works Engineer Randlett if the Land Company did put in the pipe, later would Mr. Randlett be in a position to recommend acceptance of the pipe. Works Engineer Randlett stated that if it was in good shape it could be accepted. Councilman Noonan asked Mr. Kauffmann if this was going to cost the city anything to which he replied that it was not. Councilman Smith stated that the city could serve notice on the Land Company to restore the natural drainage. Mr. Kauffmann stated that he was in agreeance with this. Councilman Bracco moved that the Land Company be allowed to lay a 63" pipe. Councilman Sani stated that Mr. Smith had the right idea to send a letter. Councilman Smith stated that notice be served to the effect that adequate drainage be provided for. City Attorney Lyons asked Mr. Kauffmann if he would object to giving the city an easement to later come in to lay pipe or make whatever install- ation they may want, to which he replied"no". Councilman Noonan asked suppose the 63" pipe did not work out. City Attorney Lyons stated the city could come in and do whatever work they wish, also that if the council were to o.k. the 63" pipe, they should get an o.k. of easement at this time so that. later if a larger pipe is needed, it can be put in. City Attorney Lyons further stated that anyone that blocks the natural drain should provide for an adequate substitute. If the Land Company would give the city an easement alongside the pipe or including the pipe the City is not liable for the maintenance of the line. It is a non exclusive easement. Councilman Sani asked Works Engineer how big an easement would he recommend to which he replied about 15 feet at least. Councilman Bracco moved that all drainage be taken care of from Industrial Way and Grand Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilma~ Sani and regularly carried, that City Manager McClung ask for an easement. City Attorney Lyons brought up the matter of a resolution for the northwest drainage work to be done under the 1911 Improvement Act to speed up the work. Councilman Smith asked if it could notbe bidded two ways, one for the whole bid, another for the back fill and excavation, also if the city could purchase the pipe. This would encourage more contractors bids and may make considerable offers. Works Engineer Randlett asked City Attorney Lyons if bids could be taken this way. He replied that they are usually let out to one contractor. The City could agree to buy certain materialS. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution for preliminary determination of legislative body under "Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith & Emilio Cor{esi. 18 8 RESOLUTION NO. 1812 NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DISTRICT: RESOLUTIONNO. 1813 PLANS &SPECIFICATIONS NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1814 EMPLOYING ATTOP~EY NORTEWEST DRAINAGE DIST: ARCO BUILDING C0. ALLEY IN BRENTWOOD: CIAIMS AGAINST CITY BARRI, DAVI, KEIL: RICHMOND, SAN RAFAEL BRIDGE: VAN SANTRESIGNATION: APPROVED: Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution determing initial view of legislative body that debt limitatiou will not be exceeded. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouan, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith and Emilio Cortesi. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco adopting plans and specifications for northwest drainage district improvement proceedings. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Randlett if he had exhausted all methods of checking. Works Engineer Randlett stated he tried every- thingpo~sible to try to get to ColmaCreek as soon as possible. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouau, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith and Emilio Cortesi. City Attoruey Lyons then brought up a resolution employing bfm~elf as attorney for the Northwest Drainage Proceedings. Councilman Sani felt that an outside attorney should be employed to pass on the proceedings before bonds are issued, mentioning that Mr. Wtlsou should be employed. He further stated that if there were no holdup iu the project it would be o.k. Councilman Smith introduced a resolution employing attorney for Northwest Drainage District Proceedings. Roll call vote was as fol- lows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noouau, Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith and Rm~lio Cortesi. A communication w~s read from the Arco Building Company relative to an alleyway iu the BrentwoodDistrict. This involved Benetti Brothers property. This matter was to be referred to the Planning Commission for action. Councilman Sani stated that probably that body would like to get our opinion. Councilman Bracco stated to have a meeting with them. Councilman Smith suggested the Planning Commission get the facts and submit them to the City Council to act cu. Three actions of complaint for damages on property were received, having been filed by Armando Richard Barri and Catherine Carrol Barri, his wife, Frederick William Keil Jr. a~ Dorothy Ada Keil, his wife, Anthony Ignatius Davi, and Avis Joanne Davi, his wife, against the Sterling Building Company a corporation, City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, Charles E. Randlett, Black & White Co., a corporation, Red and Blue Co., a co-partnership, Doe One, Doe Two, Doe Three, Doe ~our. It was moved by Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and reg- ularly carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to take whatever action neces- sary. City Manager ~ Clung then brought up the matter of a meeting in Sacramento on a two lane bridge from Richmond to San Rafael, requesting a protest against it. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that a protest be submitted against this. Letter was received from Ward Van Sant submitting his resignation as Assistant of Civil Defense and Chief Warden, also submitting a bill for office expense and mis- cellaneous secretarial work totaling $94.72. Councilman Sani asked if the secre- tarialworkwas his ~wnwork. City Manager McClung stated that the supplies coUld be paid for but his secretarial duties were no, be paid and no claim should be honored until proof were shown. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the resignation be accepted and the claim be referred to the City Manager. Meeting was adjourned to Monday, Sept. 29, 1952 at 3 P. m. Time of Adjournment - 6:15 p. m. RESPECTMKZY S~M~i CITY CLERK Mayor