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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1952-10-06PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: BUILDINGS, BELAIR SHIPYARD: ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE: OFFICER CORTEZ RETURN TO DUTY: FIREMEN GARRETT & ISKRA SECOND YEAR: FIREMAN DRAGO & McKAY APPOINTMENT: PERSONNEL BOARD DRAGO & McKAY: FRANCISCO TERRACE PLAY- GROUND: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO NE~.B MONDAY, OCT. 6, 1952 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Present: Councilmen Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi Absent: Councilman John Noonan Minutes of all previous meetings were approved as submitted. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager relative to the buildings at the old Belair Shipyard. Councilman Bracco requested from the City Manager information if he had checked to see if ownership of the buildings would be more beneficial or if they should be sold. City Manager McClung reported that he had checked with Mr. Schaur of the South City Lumber Company and although there is lumber value present the demolition would be expensive. He further stated that the buildings be sold and then buy back the materials from one of the bidders. City Manager McClung went on to explain how the land and buildings were obtained, that there was $60,000 due and owing the government. If we were to pay this amount then we could buy the land and buildings. Mayor Cortesi asked if it would not be possible to get permission from the gover-~ment for the use of this property as a dog shelter. City Manager McClung explained that he had talked with Mr. Gifford who stated that the buildings in question were surplus as far as our use was con- cerned, also having explained to Mr. Gilford the plans for a Joint dog pound with San Bruno. Councilman Smith inquired if the land could be purchased over a length of time to which City Manager McClung gave au explanation relative to this. Councilman Smith then asked if the buildings were taken off would the land cost us as much. City Manager McClung stated that it would be less the sale of the buildings. Councilman Smith stated that he felt the value was in excess of the wanted price. The mater- ials seemed of good type and seemed useable. City Manager McClung stated we should check further with other salvaging companies. Councilman Sani asked City Attorney Lyons if we do advertise to sell the buildings, can the City bid. City Attorney Lyons stated that unless there was a prohibition against the city bidding, he could not see why the City could not bid, referring this matter to Mr. McClung for further explanation. City Manager McClung stated iu speaking to Mr. Gilford he reported that the City could bid. However, before acting, information should be obtained from Mr. Gifford relative to this problem. City Manager McClung stated that if the council wished to go ahead he would try to get plans from the Government and have the Engineer m~ke a study. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that this be held over for further study. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Raudlett if the plans might have a bill of materials along with them to which he replied he did not think they would. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager relative to the animal control ordinance discussed at a previous council meeting. Councilman Braccc stated that since it had not been discussed as a group, he was not iu favor of acting on it at this time. Mayor Cortesi remarked that there are too many animals running loose now. Councilman Sani stated that it appeared that this was a strict ordinance as it read and might draw complaints from the citizens. Councilman Bracco suggested by motion that it be held over for further study. Mayor Cortesi stated no motion was necessary but that it be laid over. At this point City Attorm Lyons read the ordinance at the request of Mayor Cortesi. After the reading, Coun- cilman Smith stated that before its adoption the ordinance be studied together with any that might now be in effect and repeal those on the books so that they will not be repeated. Mayor Cortest remarked that the ordinance should take into consid- eration chicken business's now in operation and asked that it be laid over for further study. Councilman Saui remarked regarding the statement of Mr. Smith that it was a good point and that the City Attorney be instructed to make a study of those in effect. Communication from the office of the Chief of Police relative to the return of Officer Cortez to duty after an injury was ordered filed. C o~nunication was received from the office of the Fire Chief regarding Firemen Garrett and Iskra having completed their second year and increasing their salary to $B35.00. on Motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Sani and regu- larly carried, the recommendation of the ~re Chief was accepted. Communication was received from the office of the Fire Chief regarding Fireman Drago and McKay having completed their year probation and increasing their salary to $320.00 . On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and reg- ularly carried, the recow~,endation of the Fire Chief was accepted. communication was received from the Personnel Board of Review relative to the final Progress reports and recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding John Drago and John McKay, recommending that ~they be permanently employed as firemen. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Personnel Board was accepted. C~unication was received from the Recreation Department relative to the letter from the Francisco Terrace Improvement Club regardi~ the fill for the playground. Councilman Bracco asked City Manager McClung regarding this matter. City Manager McCluug stated that the fill problem had been discussed with Mrs. Thtem and a letter sent to Mr. William Dolau. He further stated that the trees have been grubb, 142 RECREATION COMMISSION PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: PARK HAVEN PROPOSED PLAYGROUND SITES: ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKWAY FROM CEESTNUT AVENUE: AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE: USE AND VARIANCE PERMITS: out and burned off and the fill was being dumped in. The area is to be filled for the gardeners to take care of it for seeding purposes. He further stated that some points had been brought up relative to differences of the Playground not being wanted in the area. Mayor Cortesi called on anyone present to voice their oplniou. Mrs. Dolau spoke relative to the complaints. She stated that she had not heard of any complaints that is from or through the club. She further went ou to explain how it should be fenced in three ways. Mayor Cortesi stated that inasmuch as con- troversy had arisen that three members should be appointed to work with Mr. McClung iu discussing this problem. Shelton Johnston spoke stating that the playground was too small. It was stated that it was first for all the children, now it has been found to be only for the small children. This he stated was the purpose behind the benefit dance that was held. Councilman Bracco stated that there was uo area there for a bigger playground. Also if we did not use the area given by Tanforau Company, it would go back to them. Mr. Theim spoke relative to the manner in which the Francisco Terrace Club worked for three years ou the playground. He stated they investigated all the areas. Francisco Terrace got the property deeded to the City from the Tanforan Company. The City was to work up the area and Francisco Terrace Club would provide the apparatus. He went on to state that they had developed the greater portion of the project. Mrs. Johnston stated that Mr. Theim said that all areas had been checked. Mr. Wil~ had not beeu contacted for the availability of a playground area. The danger preseutlyexists from cars as toddler age children have to cross the street to get there. Mrs. William Jobe remarked that she was a property owner adjacent to the proposed site but that she was defiuitley in favor of the playground. In answer to approx- imate cost of the playground, City Manager McClung stated he did not know how much it would cost. He stated the fill was free, the property free and work was being done with city help. Other than that, a detailed report of. cost for playground was not available. It would probably take 500 feet of fencing to enclose the area. Councilman Smith stated that the playground was iu a most awkward position. He further stated that sluce the location creates a danger of autos, it should be fenced in completely aud also have a gate for ingress and egress. Mayor Cortesi appointed the following ou the committee with Mr. McClung: A1 Stuller, William Dolau, John Breed, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Carlson and Mr. Waldheim. They are to report back to the council. Mr. Stuller asked that he be excused from the committee stating that he has already put forth hard work with Mr. Dolan towards this project. He asked that John Morgan or Mr. Theim be put iu his place. Virgil Theimwas appointed iu place of Mr. Stuller. Councilman Bracco informed Mayor Cortesi that the work of fill should be allowed to continue and not stop it. Mrs. Hernan re- marked ou the work already put forth for the playground as none was provided for by the subdivider iu the area. Co~sunication was received from the office of the Recreation Department relative to the purchase of two pieces of playground equipment. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Recreation Department was accepted. ComEunicatton was received from the office of the Recreation Department relative to setting aside lots i and 2 in block B or lots BO and B1 in block 2, Park Haven, as proposed playground sites. Councilman Bracco asked City Manager McClung if he had accepted the tentative map to which he replied we had. Works Engineer Randlett stated that the area could still be set aside although uo final map had been sub- mitted. Mrs. Heruau spoke stating that they had hoped the area would border the present Southwood playground. MAyor Cortesi ordered the letter filed. Councilman Smith asked that the development be watched and not allow the sites to pass by. Co~nunication was received from the office of the Planning Co-~fssion regarding the location of Parkway from Chestnut Avenue. Councilman Sani stated he did not wish to see progress held back from the school and moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. This was seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried. Resolution~28B of the Planning C~issionwas read in its entirety which was the rezoning of all the lots from Magnolia to Chestnut Avenues on both sides of Grand Avenue from R-2 to R-B district. Councilman Sani asked Mr. Kay, a member of the Planning Commission, why the change was made. Mr. Kay stated it was for multiple dwelling purposes. City Attorney Lyons stated that this is subject to Use Permits and set backs. Councilman Sani moved we accept'the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mayor Cortesi stated that he would like to give further consideration to the matter. Councilman Sani withdrew his motion. The following use and variance permits were acted upon as submitted by the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Saul and regu- larly carried Use Permit ~277 granting to the Pacific Coast Construction Co. use permit as recce~euded by the Planning C~ssiou was accepted. On motion of Coun- cilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Saui and regularly carried, Use Permits ~278 denied to Percy V. Dawson, ~279 denied to Frank DeMartini and~280 dented to Rouald E. Walsh, were accepted as recommended bY'the Planning Commission. Variance and adjustment permit ~281 of Teresa Uccelli was already granted at the Council meeting of September 15, 1952 thereby requiring no action. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Saul, that variance and adjustment resolutionS282 denied to Thomas D. Smith be accepted as recommended by the Planning Commission, Councilman Smith stated that here we have the case of one being granted and the other being denied on a set back. Thomas Kay explained that there was uo conform- itywith the rest of the neighborhood, therefore being the reason for denial. The motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. ' DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS COLMA CREEK AGREEMENT: STIREMAN & STOLP CLAIMS: EARNED PREMIDM, STATE COMPENSATION INS. FUND: CAPE ESPERA2~E VILLAGE AGREEMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 1815: HEALTH CONDITIONS VASQUEZ APARTMENTS: SSF WOMANS CLUB DAMAGE TO SHRUBS: BOY SCOUTS PERMIT TO PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS: WOMEN VG2ERS, BUS SURVEY: FRANCISCO TERRACE PROPERTY OWNERS, RE: PLAYGROUND: BUSINESS MEN' S ASSN. PARKING PRO~T.W~: DRAINAGE WALNUT AVENUE: 12 MILE HOUSE DANCE PERMIT: Communication was received from the Department of Public Works relative to the agree- ment for flood control measures iu the Colma Creek between the City and the State, the agreement accompanying the letter together with authorization to expend $16,800. City Manager McCluug explained the agreement and comunicatious. Councilman Smith asked City Manager McClung if he recommended the acceptance of the agreement. City Manager McClung stated that this was a letter of authorization for our files. The matter was ordered filed. Communication was received from the law office of Keith, Creede & Sedgwick relative to the matter of Stolp and Stiremau vs. the City of South San Francisco. Attorneys mentioned are attorneys for L. C. Smith Company. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Counci?mau Smith and regularly carried, the letter was referred to the City Attorney. C~maunication from the State Compensation Insurance Fund enclosi~ an earned premium check for $B,423.73 as a result of ou the job accident prevention activities was ordered filed. C~unication was received from the District Public Works Office relative to the contract presently iu existance between the City and Navy Defense Housing Project "Cape Esperance Village" requesting for modification of the contract whereby the City provides public services. City Attorney Lyons explained the modification as it read and had prepared a resolution for this modification. He further stated that he recommended its execution. Councilman Sant introduced a resolution of the City of South San Francisco author- izing the execution of a modification to that certain contract dated November l, 1949 and entered into by the United States of America, on the one hand, and the said City on the other hand and pertaining to the furnishing of various municipal services to that certain Navy Defeuse Housing Project, commonly known as "Cape Esperance Village." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Adolph Sani, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith and Emilio Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman John Noonan. Communication was received from the San Mateo County Department of Public Health and Welfare relative to the property owned by Richard Vasquez located at 503 Bayshore Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Saul and regu- larly carried, recommendations of the Dept. of Public Healthwas accepted and City Attorney instructed to start condemnation proceedings. Councilman Smith urged the Building Inspector and Fire department continue this work recommending its continuance. Fire Chief Welte stated the work is continuing and that vi~lations had been corrected where they were ordered. Communication was received from the South San Francisco Womans Club relative to some shrubs damaged by the firemen iu burning grass in vacant lots. Fire Chief Welte explained this. Councilman Bracco asked City Attorney Lyons if it was o.k. to replace the plants and was informed that it was. On motion of Councilman Bracco seconded by Councilman Saul and regularly carried, the plants were ordered replaced. C~unication was received from the Boy Scouts of America requesting permission to raise money by painting house numbers in front of the houses. On motion of Coun- cilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regular~ carried, permission was granted. Communication was received from the Women Voters of South San Francisco relative to the survey on the bus service. Councilman Bracco called on Mrs. Betty Mitter, present, for a report. She reported that progress was being made on this project. The communication from property owners of Francisco Terrace protesting the instal- lation of the playground iu that locale Fas ordered filed inasmuch as it was dis- cussed earlier in the meeting. Co~nunication was received from the Business Men's Association of South San Fran- cisco relative to the traffic conditions at Baden and Linden Avenues, suggesting certain changes. Councilman Bracco asked Fire Chief Welte if the changes would materially help him to which~he replied they would. Councilman Bracco moved, sec- onded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for action. Communication was received from Mr. &Mrs. L. Heer regarding the drainage of water in front of their property. Ou motion of Councilman Smith the City Eugineer and Superintendent of Streets were instructed to inspect and take the necessary steps to correct and bring back a report.~ City Manager NcClung stated the item was discussed in the budget. He further stated he had spoken to Mr. Raudlett and a study previously made. He remarked that he would try to get plans. Work was to be done by the next meeting. Councilman Sani seconded the motion which was regu- larly carried. Co~unication was received from the 12 Mile House A.C. requesting permission to hold a dance. November 1, 1952. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, permission was granted provided proper police pro- tectionwas supplied. 144 H.R. AYLWORTH PACKAGING CO. BUSINESS LICENSE: RESOLUTION NO. 1816 INVITING URBAN LAND DEV. COUNCIL TO MAKE STUDY: 4 LANE TRANS-SIERRA MILITARY HIGHWAY: INVALID EQUIPMENT BANK DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: OAKLAND RESOLL~ION OPPOSING 4% SALES TAX: AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSN. CONVENTION: SAN MATEO CO. PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING: CONTINUANCE, PARK AD SIGNS FATTER: BRIDGE, COIMA CREEK: THERMO STEEL PROD. CORP. PURCHASE OF LAND: SPRUCE AVE. EXT. BARRIER: RESOLUTION NO. 1817 DESIGNATING MAJOR STREETS: RESOLUTION NO. 1818 CC~$~DING~ ROGERS: RESOLUTIONNO. 1819 ADOPTING PLANS &SPEC. LIBRARY EXTENSION: Application for business license w~s received from H. R. Aylworth Packaging Company to conduct the business of packaging at 319 Victory Avenue. Councilman Smith stated that this should go to the Housing Authority and suggested it be referred to that body. Applicatiouwas laid over. Communication together with resolution was received from the San Mateo County Dev- elopment Association relative to Mr. Bohannon's invitation to the Urban Land Dev- elopment Council to make a study within the county, requesting the City Council to adopt the resolution as submitted. Councilman Bracco introduced the resolution. Roll ~all vote w~s as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Adolph Saui, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman John Noonan. C~anicationwas received from the Placer County Chamber of Commerce Inc. regarding the endorsement to a resolution calling for the construction of a 4 lane Trans- Sierra Military Highway. City Manager McClung stated that this was the first com- munication that had bean received and went ou to explain the use of Gas Tax money for such pruposes. Inasmuch as this project is so far removed from our area, he suggested it be laid over but actually should be filed. Mayor Cortesi ordered this filed. Communication from the Edmund Parrott Chapter ~16 Disabled American Veterans, re- garding "Invalid Equipment Bank" w~s ordered filed. Resolution from the Oakland City Council regarding the 4% Statewide Sales Tax was ordered filed. Communication from the American Municipal Association relative to their forthcoming convention to be held Dec. 1, 2, 3, 1952 in Los Angeles w~s ordered filed. Notices ~f Hearing from the San Mateo County Planning Co~m~ission relative to per- mission to be granted to L. C. Smith for a use permit and quarry permit to allow the removal of existing material on the J. A. Christen & Sons Inc. property and ** operation of a nursery school, were referred to the City Manager. Communication from Walter Cribbius requesting a continuance on the Park Ad signs until after the November election was ordered filed. Cummunicationwas received from the office Of the Works Engineer regarding the pay- m-ent for the bridge over Colma Creek at Spruce Avenue. Councilman Smith moved it be held over to the next meeting as he would then have the final completed figure he ,~as working on. Councilman Bracco seconded the motion. Councilman Sani asked the City Attoruey if it was alright to hold it over. He stated that it was. The motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Communication was received from the Thermo-Steel Products Corporation regarding the purchase of land fronting the 01d Bayshore Boulevard and within the confines of the fence enclosing the City Disposal Plant. Councilman Smith stated this could be sold to clear off the balance. Councilman Saul stated it should be considered to buy the property and then resell it. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Sani and regularly carried, that the City Manager be instructed to contact the Thermo-Steel Products Corporation and report back. Communication 'was received from the Housing Authority regarding the barrier to be placed on the Spruce Avenue Extension. City Manager McClung explained the reason for barrier to be placed there was to keep people from going from Ltndenville to Spruce Avenue. Mayor Cortesi referred this matter to the City Manager for attention. Cla~m~ in the amount of $39798.66were submitted by the Finance Committee. On motion of Councilman Bracco~ seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. Councilman Sani asked the City Attorney if it was proper to hold up a bill authorized by the Recreation Department for $51.70 for repairs to a building in Lindenville used by the Recreation Department. Mrs. Hernan asked that the bill be laid over to their next regular'meetiD~. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco designating certain streets within said city as Major Streets. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Noouau. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco co~euding Fred Rogers and his mother, Mrs. T. Rogers, for their successful efforts iu organizing and conducting a "Swim for Kids" meet at the South San Francisco Beach. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Noouan. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco adopting plans and specifications and establishing a wage scale for all work to be performed iu connection with the construction of au addition or extension to the existing public library of said city. Roll call vote was as fol- lows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, Smith, Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Council- man Noonan. to allow ElaineA. Sweeney Use Permit to allow the RESOLUTION NO. 1820 ORDERING WORK, LIBRARY EXTENSION: NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DISTRICT: RESOLUTION NO. 1821 INVESTIGATION PROCEEDINGS NORTHWEST DRAInaGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1822 ORDERING PLANS &SPEC. &APPOINTING ENGINEER; NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1823 APP. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1824 INTENTION TO DO WORK: NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1825 DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1826 EST.PREVAILING WAGE SCALE NORTHWEST DP~AINAGE DIST: RESOLUTIONN0. 1827 DIRECTING PUBLICATION NOTICE INVITING SF_.&LED BIDS: NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: SOUTH CANAL STREET IMPROVEMENT: IMPROVEMENT 0FMAGNOLIA AVENUE: COMMUNITY CHEST DRIVE: BILLBOARDS, EL CAMINO AND CHESTNUT: WEEDS, SRRUCE AVENUE: STERLING TERRACE DRAINAGE: ASSESSmeNT PROBLE~: Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco ordering the performance of work for the construction of an addition or extension to the Public Library of said city. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Saul, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Noonan. City Attorney Lyons then brought up the matter of the Northwest Drainage District first stating that the Waiver of Provisions of Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act should be filed as 60~ of the property owners have alraady signed. At this point Councilman Smith asked permission to question the Works Engineer relative to this. Permission was granted. Mayor Cortesi then asked for any protests from the audience regarding the Northwest Drainage District. Councilman Smith asked if it would be possible instead of putting this work through to have the City do it. Mayor Cortesi stated he was desirous of having this work go through and not have flood conditions as has happened. Councilman Bracco asked City Attorney relative to the protest hearing if it could be turned down later if not feasible to which he replied that it could. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution declaring that investigation proceedings are not required in Northwest Drainage District Proceedings. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, and Cortesi; Noes, Councilman Smith; Absent, Coun- cilman Noonan. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution ordering plans and specifications, appoint- ingEngineer of Works and Directing estimate to be made. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco and Cortesi; Noes, Councilman Smith; Absent, Councilman Noonan. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution approving the plans and specifications of Northwest Drainage District and approving estimate of Engineer of work. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco and Cortesi; Noes, Coun- cilman Smith; Absent, Councilman Norman. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of intention which as explained by City Attorney Lyons is for a hearing of protests as well. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Saul, Bracco, and Cortesi; Noes, Councilman Smith; Absent, Coun- cilman Noouau. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution designating newspaper. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Noonan. Counci3man Sani introduced a resolution establishing prevailing wage scale. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilmen Noonan. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution directing publication of notice inviting sealed proposals and fixing date of hearing thereon for improvements of Northwest Drainage District. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Randlett if he consid- ered other type of pipe other than concrete to which he replied he had. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Saui, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Noonan. Councilman Smith then brought up the matter of South Canal Street asking the City Attorney what the liabilities would be to rock it if the city accepted the deed ou South Canal Street. He replied that if the city accepts the deed to the prop- erty they can improve it. If there are uo other provisions they cau'assess the property owners. Councilman Smith moved that the City Manager be instructed to take steps to acquire South Canal road free of any provisions. Mr. McLeod stated that it could be deeded with provision that the Starlight outdoor theatre company be able to use it as a right of way. City Manager McClung asked if he was to write for South Mayfair and South Canal to the Laud Company. If possible, should be South Mayfair and South Canal from Spruce to Linden Avenues. Councilman Smith amended his motion to include both streets as he had only mentioned one. Council- man Bracco seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilman Smith next brought up the matter of Magnolia Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Mayfair Avenue. Path is used by school children and requested that the weeds be knocked down. Mayor Cortesi~referred this to the Superintendent of Streets Henry Schweiuing for attention. Mayor Cortesi brought up the matter of next Thursday being the day for the drive of the Community Chest. He further issued a proclamation urging the people to give as generously as possible as the funds went for very worthy causes. He also mentioned that on October 2h, President Truman had designated as United Nations Day. Mayor Cortesi referred the matter to City Attorney Lyons who was to draw up a proclamation. Councilman Sani spoke relative to the Billboard sign that had gone up on E1 Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue. Apparently the' signs had gone up with no permission for their placement. He suggested that the City M~nager be instructed to investigate the matter. Mrs. Betty Mitter requested the weeds on Spruce Avenue and the railroad tracks be taken care of by the Superintendent of Streets. It was requested that the drainage problem of Sterling Terrace be put on the agenda for the next council meeting. Mr. Tucker spoke regarding the assessment problem ~asking if anything further had been done regarding this matter. He understood that the expenditure of some SB,O00 could be made for re~_-~va~u~tion~.s~tu?~y~. City Manager McClung explained that the cost RESOLUTION NO. 1821 I~ESTIGATION PROC~m~INGS NORTHWEST DRAInaGE DIST: RESOLL~KiON NO. 1822 ORDERING PLANS &SPEC. &APPOINTING ENGINEER; NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1823 APP. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1824 INTENTION TO DO WORK: NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION N0. 1825 DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1826 EST . PREVAILING WAGE SCALE NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: RESOLUTION NO. 1827 DIRECTING PUBLICATION NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS: NORTHWEST DRAINAGE DIST: SOUTH CANAL STREET IMPROVEMENT: IMPROVEMENT 0FMAGNOLIA AVENUE: COMMUNITY CHEST DRIVE: BILLBOARDS, EL CAMINO AND CHESTNUT: ~S, SRRUCE AVENUE: STERLING TERRACE DRAINAGE: ASSESSMENT PROBLEM: to have the City do it. Mayor Corte~i'Stated he was desirous of having this work go through and not have flood conditions as has happened. Councilman Bracco asked City Attorney relative to the protest hearing if it could be turned down later if not feasible to which he replied that it could. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution declaring that investigation proceedings are not required iu Northwest Drainage District Proceedings. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, and Cortesi; Noes, Council~u Smith; Absent, Coun- cilman Noouan. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution ordering plans and specifications, appoint- tug Engiueer of Works and Directing estimate to be made. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Saui, Bracco and Cortesi; Noes, Councilman Smith; Absent, Councilman Noonan. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution approving the plans and specifications of Northwest Drainage District and approving estimate of Engineer of work. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco and Cortesi; Noes, Coun- cilman Smith; Absent, Councilman No,nan. Councilm~n Sani introduced a resolution of intention which as explained by City Attorney Lyons is for a hearing of protests as well. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Saul, Bracco, and Cortesi; Noes, Councilman Smith; Absent, Coun- cilman Noonau. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution designating newspaper. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Noouan. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution establishing prevailing wage scale. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Saui, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilmen Noouau. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution directing publication of notice inviting sealed proposals and fixing date of hearing thereon for improvements of Northwest Drainage District. Councilman Smith asked Works Engineer Randlett if he consid- ered other type of pipe other than concrete to which he replied he had. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Sani, Bracco, Smith and Cortesi; Noes, None; Absent, Councilman Noonan. Councilman Smith then brought up the matter of South Canal Street askin~ the City Attorney what the liabilities would be to rock it if the city accepted the deed ou South Canal Street. He replied that if the city accepts the deed to the prop- erty they can improve it. If there are uo other provisions they caul'assess the property owners. Councilman Smith moved that the City~anager be instructed to take steps to acquire South Canal road free of any provisions. Mr. McLeod stated that it could be deeded with provision that the Starlight outdoor theatre company be able to use it as a right of -~ay. City Manager McClung asked if he was to write for South Mayfair and South Canal to the Land Company. If possible, should be South Mayfair and South Canal from Spruce to Linden Avenues. Councilman Smith amended his motion to include both streets as he had only mentic~ed one. Council- man Bracco seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilman Smith next brought up the matter of Magnolia Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Mayfair Avenue. Path is used by school children and requested that the weeds be knocked down. Mayor Cortesi referred this to the Superintendent of Streets Heury Schweining for attention. Mayor Cortesi brought up the matter of next Thursday being the day for the drive of the Community Chest. He further issued a proclamation urging the people to give as generously as possible as the funds went for very worthy causes. He also mentioned that on October 24, President Truman had designated as United Nations Day. Mayor Cortesi referred the matter to City Attorney Lyons who was to draw up a proclam-tiou. Councilman Sani spoke relative to the Billboard sign that had gone up on E1 Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue. Apparently the signs had gone up with uo permission for their placement. He suggested that the City N~nager be instructed to investigate the matter. Mrs. Betty Mitter requested the weeds on Spruce Avenue and the railroad tracks be taken care of by the Superintendent of Streets. It was requested that the drainage problem of Sterling Terrace be put on the agenda for the next council meeting. Mr. Tucker spoke regarding the assessment problem asking if anything further had been done regarding this matter. He understood that the expenditure of some SB,000 could be made for re-valuation study. City Mauager McClung explained that the cost would be more like SB0,O00 to $40,000. This was laid over for further study. The item of SB,O00 was put there for comparison purposes, between the county and the city rates. APPROVED: Meeting was adjourned by Mayor Cortesi at 12:02 a.m. to Oct. 20, 1952 at 8 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk