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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-01-19PLACE: TIME: ROLL CALL: CALL TO ORDER: MI }Yu~ S: PROPERTY FOR WIDENING OF SHAW ROAD: RESOLUTION NO. 135~ ACCEPTING LAND CO. DEED, IT'DUSTRIAL ACRf~: · 'Ol ~ RESOLUTION NO. 1856 ACCEPTING MILPRINT DEED, I~DUSTRIAL ACRES: PROPOSED CO~TECTION _ EL C ORTEZ ~VENUE: FRANK S~{TTH ROGRESS PAYMENT: EASEMENTS, SUNSHINE GARDENS: .Poop SURVEY OF CITY'S RETIREMENT C OI~TRAC T: R~IOVAL JUNIOR SAFETY PATROL, MARTIN SCBOOL: ~-/~ / Pd~GIU_J~R MEETING OF ~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FPJLNCISCO ttKLD MONDAY~ JANUARY 19~ 1953 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m.. Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith Absent: None The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. City Clerk having 'forwarded copy of the minutes'of the previnus meeting to all councilmen, Mayor Cortesi asked if there were any errors or omissions. There being uoue~ the minutes were approved as submitted. C~mnunication was received from Works Engineer Randlett relative to two prints showing prop- ertythat has been deeded to the City for the widening of Shaw Road. City Attorney Lyons reported that he had two resolutions and two deeds for property to be deeded to the City by Mr. and Mrs. Kauffmaun and the Milprint Inc. This property was being deeded so t~at Shaw Road in Industrial Acres would conform to the proper width and was acquired for this purpose. Works Engineer Randlett explained that this would then make the street to a 56 foot width. CoUncilman Bracco intr~uced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisc accepting a deed from South San Francisco Land and Improvement c°mpauy to certain property located iu Iu~us+~rial Acres Subdivision. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Noonan, Saul, Bracco, Smith, Cortesi. Comucilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco accepting a deed from Milprint Inc., to certain property located iu Industrial Acres ~ub~i- vision. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noouau, Saui, Bracco, Smith, Cortesi. Communication was received from the office of Works Engineer Randlett regarding the proposed connection of E1 Cortez Avenue to Spruce Avenue iu Francisco Terrace, accompanied by a map for the street. Works Engineer Randlett stated that the map was submitted for the purpose of study. Councilman Bracco asked City Manager McClung if he had written to Mr. Wilms. He re- plied that he had but that to now he had not heard from him. Councilman Bracco suggeSted that it be laid over which vas done. Communication was received from the office of the Works Engineer regarding the progress pay- ment to Frank Smith for Spruce Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Colma Creek. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco, that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted and the progress payment paid. CounciLman Smith asked Works Engineer Randlett how much time was cons~ed on this project, requesting if the time was exceeded to which he re- plied about half. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager, San Francisco Water Department and the Garden Development Campany, all regarding to the building of dwellings on easements in Sunshine Gardens. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyons if he had taken care of the matter with regard to the stipulations that were made that the Garden Development Company were to follow. City Attorney Lyons stated that the letter as presented seemed iu order but that a contract must be presented as well as a bond. Counci!mau Smith stated that certain provisions were given that were to be followed. City Attorney Lyons stated that they comld not proceed unless the map was approved as it would be a violation of state law. Ca~municatiou was received from the office of the City Manager accompanied by a letter and four copies of agreement from the State Retirement office regarding a new survey of the city's contract. Motion was made by Councilman Saul, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the City Mauager and City Clerk be the authorized signatures and that approval be granted for the new survey. Camlmuuication ws~ received from the office of the City Manager and Chief of Police regarding the removal of the Junior Safety Patrol at the Martin Primary School, involving the safety of children crossing Hillside Boulevard. Councilman Sani asked if the school children were going to school at 7:30 a. m. as mentioned to which the Chief of Police answered they were. Co~mcil- ~n Noonau asked what the reaction ~as and if it had been satisfactory. City Manager McClung reported ~having discussed the matter with the school officials, having been unable to discuss this fully with Mr. DaPrato as he was ill at the time. However, he, iu company with Chief of Police Belloni, discussed this with Mrs. Happy and it was found that uo children were present until about 7:45 a. m;, that the time was extended too far. City Manager McClung fu~ther stated that he conferred with Mr. Cherry ou the grou~iu~ of all the children at one time to save the hiring of another crossing guard. He f~ther stated that a survey showed more childre~ crossing at Hillside Boulevard than Linden Avenue, with the thought iu mind of trausi%rriug the Linden Avenue guard to Hillside Bo,oievard. A regular Police Officer could then be present at Linden Avenue. He also remarked that the traffic grade crossings wo~d continue to grow, that it would be advantageous to work the best possible solution at this time without hiring another guard. Counci~nan Noouan asked if the Linden Avenue crossing could be taken care of by a regular police officer to which he was replied ttmt it could. City Manager McClung stated that child responsibility should also be impressed on the youngsters. Councilman Smith asked if it were not possible to get a boulevard stop at Armour and Linden Avenues. City Manager McClung stated that an arterial stop wo~ld be better if placed at Linden Avenue and Hillside Boulevard coming %~st. Co~mcilmau Bracco moved that an officer be temporarily stationed at Hillside Boulevard and Arden Avenue and make a s~vey as to how many cross Armour and Linden. He was informed a survey had already been made which showed 49 children living in that area. It was also explained that some of those persons who were cited for vehicle code violations lived iu the neighborhood themselves. CoLmcilmau Noonan then moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the City ~$snager make the change he felt advisable but that safety measures be taken to cross the children safely at Linden Avenue. 0~TCER PADREDDII APP OII~: REIDELL RETURN TO WORK: o.t , BLAND INI WEED COLOMBO VARIANCE .PEP~4IT: MEJORADA VARIA~TC E PERMIT: ~'o 6'0 SANDERSON VAR!~TC E PERMIT: ~-~ ~-O .~ BURI BURI, SUNSHINE GARDENS, FRANCISCO TERRACE RECREATION ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY EXTENSION: McQUEENAPPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE: C. BELL RE: ENTRA~E TO FRANCISCO TERRACE: Communication was received from the office of the Chief of Police relative to the appointment of Leo Padreddii as a Police Officer. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Co~_mcilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the appointment of Officer Padreddii be confirmed. Communication was received from the office of the Superintendent of Streets regarding the return to work of Merle Reidell. Communication was ordered filed. Communication was received from the office of the Superintendent of Streets regarding the investigation of weed abatement refund to Fiori Gelio Blandiui not having been completed as yet. Co~mmnicatiou was ordered filed. Variance and Adjustment resolution applied for by Domonic Colombo was received from the Plan- nig Commlssiou granting him permission to erect two supporting posts and a 4' x 5' porch landing,for the side yard stairway to extend to the property line, the stairs not to project more than 3' into the side yard. Mrs. Alladio, who was present, objected to the granting of this variance and adjustment to Mr. Colombo, stating that she intended to improve her home which was next door to that of Mr. Colombo and that if he were allowed to erect this porch landing, it would be a hinderance to her property. Councilman Smith stated that regarding these variances, they should not be handled lightly, that in the event something comes up to make it objectionable that the council should also be informed relative to the objections. At this point Cou/lcilman Smith re~d some of the sections pertaining to variance and adjust- ments, citing his own case regarding a building next to the one owned and occupied by himself on Railroad Avenue, that because a variance and adjustment had besu granted, he had to pay an iucrma~ed fire insurance premium. Councilman Sani stated that the Planning Commission should study these problems as a body, hold'them over , conduct au investigation, and then act ou them at the following meeting. Mayor Cortesi suggested that the council as a body go ahead and investigate the matter. Mrs. ~lladio requested the city council to take into consider- atiou thm v~c&nt lot next door to the Colombo property. Mayor Cortesi set the time for the City Co~cil to inspect the property for Wednesday, January 21 at 2 p. m. Mr. Colombo then spokm regarding the improvements that he had made on his property. The matter was laid over until the next meeting. Variance and Adjustment resolution as applied for by Victorina Mejorada was received from the Planning Co~mission, recommending that she be granted permission to build a two car garage ou the lot adjoining her property for domestic use only. Location was given as 832 Olive Avenue. On motion of Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Noouau and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. Variance and Adjustment resolution as applied for by Daniel E. Sanderson was received from the Planning C~mission, denying him p~rmission to build a home on a 25 foot lot, to be built to lot lines ou both sides. Location was given as lot 22 block A, Randolph Avenue. City Manager McClung explained that two illegal violations were found to be in existance. Building Inspec- tor Rozzi explained relative to the house already existing next to the vacant lot in question, which would create two illegal windows by building on the lot as desired. Mayor Cortesi stated that in all probability the property had been purchased some time ago for future build- ing and now the owner desires to build. Councilman Smith stated that this was a case of the neighbor getting in first with his building and therefore profiting by it. Councilman Sani asked if the type of building could not be changed so that it would be made a little bit longer and narrower, therefore couformi~. Building Inspector Rozzi stated that the ~as attempting to p~chase another 25 foot lot next door so that he could build on a 50 foot lot. Councilman Noonan moved that the variance and adjustment resolution be referred back to the Planning Commission, that a survey be made by them ou the 25 foot lot to be built on and for that body to advise if building should continue in this matter. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Smith. Mr. Robinson, Secretary of the Planning Commission, stated that a lightwell would be iu existance that was in violation. City Manager McClung stated that Mr. Sanderson had been made the offer to build a 22 foot wide building, but refused. The motion as duly made and seconded was regularly carried. C~unicatiou was received from the Recreation Department requesting information relative to recreational areas iu Burl Buri, Sunshine Gardens and Francisco Terrace. Councilman Bracco asked City Ma~ager McClung relative to the Buri Burl matter. City M~nager McClung replied that it had been postponed as the attorney for the area was busyat State Legislature and that some information would be forthcoming. He further stated that Sunshine Gardens area had been set aside for children. With regard to Frauc±sco Terrace, he stated that the fill was in but that it was too soft at present to develop at this time. As soon as it was physically possible, final developments would be completed. He mentioned relative to the fence to be installed ou two sides of the proposed playground. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that City Manager McClung be instructed to answer the letter of the Recreation Commission. Communication was received from the Free Public Library relative to request for five additions to the existing wing of the Library now under construction. Councilman Saul stated that it seemed quite.a few changes were needed that were overlooked and moved that the recommendation of the Libr~ryBoard be accepted and the changes made. Motion as made was seconded by Council- man Noouau and regularly carried. Application for business license was received from Mr. Frank McQueen to engage in the business of repair of radios and T.V. on a part-time basis iu his home. Councilman Saul stated that inasmuch as it was not iu the business district, he could not see where the council could issue a business license and moved that the application be denied. Councilman Smith seconded the motion as made which was regmtarly carried. Communication was received from Charles Bell, 24 Portola Avenue, relative to an entrance from E1 Camiuo Real to Francisco Terrace. Mayor Cortesi stated that the entrance was closed by the State. He requested City Mauager ~cCluug to advise Mr. Bell relative to E1 Cortez Avenue and the proposed plans. City Manager McClung Stated that he would request Mr. Bell to come in and talk this matter over. City Manager McClung stated that the street lights as mentioned in Mr. Bell's letter on S~ruce Avenue was correct, but that street lights cannot be obtained as soon as the request is made as it takes a little time before the installation is completed. He went ou to explain the new light that had been tried in the area which was proving quite successful, also stating that since so many subdivisions are coming in that lights are needed in all of them. He further stated that as soon as the damp weather stops, more improvements BRENTW00D CLUB ADOPT COUNTY ASSESSMENT FIGURES: ~-o ~- NAMING DELEGATE FOR~ FR~4ING COUNTY FLOOD C 0~rROL BILL: EXTENSION OF TI~E PEC K'~S HEIGHTS: CLA]ZS: MONTELY REP.S: 0RD INA~CE RECITING RESOLUTION NO. 1857 C O~EI?D ING JUDGE S. K. ROBBINS: WESTVIAS~ TERRACE FINAL MAP: ~-o o~. DON'S SO. CITY AUTO WRECKING BUSI~?~BS LICE~ISE: are contemplated, that this can only be done when the dry weather starts in. He also sited the case of a woman who became stuck iu the mud in the vicinity which only happened after barricades that had beau placed iu the area to prevent passing had been removed. A1 Stuller spoke requesting if the people of the area could not be advised that the road is a temporary measure which would then prevent letters such as the one submitted being sent. City Manager McClung stated that E1 Cortez may not be available within the year as the property has to be acquired from Mr. WilEs, and asked that the residents of the area be advised that it is def- initely only a temporary measure. Con~nunication was received from the Brentwood Club requesting the city to adopt the county assessment rolls on residential areas for the year 1953-54 and thereafter. Councilman Noouau stated that the city council undertoOk to do this last year and moved that the City Manager be authorized to go ahead and start comparison studies. City Manager McClung stated that iu adopting the county roll as it ~s studied last year, the assessment figures ~re revised to bring those iu the lower bracket to a higher level. If the intent is followed, he stated 300 to 400 lower assessed values of county will be found. Councilman Noouan remarked that this would enable us to have one source of information established. Councilman Smith asked if this was to be a grouped assessed value or individually as~ectious will have the same assessed values. Councilman Noouau stated that individual pieces should be studied. Coun- cilman Bracco suggested that the city co~mcil sit down as a body and make a study of this. Councilman Noonau then amended his motion to look over the map and designate what areas are to be gone over. Motion as made ~.~s seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried. %~e matter of naming of delegate for the framing of county flood control bill was then brought up. Mayor Cortesi requested City Manager McClung to explain the meeting which was held in San Mateo. He reported that the meeting was attended by the City Council iu San Mateo, Co~m- cilmmn Noouan and Bracco being the only absent members. Flood control measures was the dis- cus$ion and various cities were present to dfscuss the matter. They were asked what they woul~ like placed in a bill to be presented before the Assembly. Since the meeting was held on Thurs4ay and the Assembly was to meet ou Saturday, only a skeleton bill was to be adopted. This was to be entered by Assemblymen Creedon and Dolwig. Further meetings were to be held and it was hoped that a permanent plan was to be put into effect. A district was to be established and assessment to be made ou the degree of benefit. The cities that have already done flood control work will get credit and share a smaller amount of assessment. Districts would be set up and assessment amounts set up as well. Mayor Cortesi at this time appointed City Maaager McCluug as the delegate for the county flood control bill and he was to report back to the council ou the progress of this measure. The matter of the extension on the Peck's Heights Subdivision was then taken up. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that a 45 day extension be granted. Claims in the amo~mt, of $18,460.92 were approved by the Finande Committee. 0umotionmade by Councilman Saui, seconded by CounciLman Noonan and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered paid. Cour~ilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, tl~t monthly re~rts as su~itted by the City Clerk, Tax Collector, Works ~ngiueer, City Judge, Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Fire Chief and Librarian be accepted and ordered filed. City Attorney Lyons then brought up the ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles between certain hours on a portion of Baden AveuL~ in the City of South San Francisco. He read the omiiuance iu its entirety. The ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bracco. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution of the city council of the city of South San Fraucis~ iu appreciation for services rendered by Judge S. K. Robbius. This was read in its entirety by City Attorney Lyons. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonau, Sani, Bracco Smith, Cortesi. Works Engineer Randlett then brought up the matter of the final map for Westview Terrace which was brought up at the last meeting of the Planning Commission and stated he felt that the sub- divider wished to continue ou this. Mr. Stoueson who was present stated that they wished to act ou the old plan. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried,'that this m~tter be held over until the requirements, as stated iu the last meeting, be complied with as none have been complied with yet. He requested excerpts of the minutes of the meeting be made available for the subdivider. The matter of the application for Don's South City Auto Wreckers was next brought up. Coun- cilman Sani stated that he had inquired into the matter and that a license was already iu existauce iu the u~e~ of. the party who was selling. He further stated that if the sale was made the preseut~d move out and if the application as submitted was not approved, the present owne~womld remain. He stated the only logical thing to do was to grant the license and restrict the b%u~alug. Councilman Bracco mentioned relative to a high fence to be placed around the area. Councilman Sani stated that the ordinance first must be drafted and then all persons involved in this type of work be made to comply. The applicant, Mr. Branch, asked that limitations be placed but not the point where a man would be out of business. He offered cooperation to correct any measures necessary, again asking for limitations that were not too strong. Mayor Cortesi suggested spot zoning ou activities such as this so that later they could be removed to the bay line as scrap yards are not necessary or a benefit to the City as areas that they now occupy wo~ld encourage industry. Councilman Saui moved, seconded by C ounciZman Smith and regularly carried, that the business license be granted on a revocable basis. City Attorney Lyons then asked Councilman Saul relative to the fence that was refer- red to requesting the kind and the height. Councilman Saui stated it should be at least eight feet iu height, constructed of wood, painted at least once a year, and that uo posters be allowed to be affixed on the fence. He cited the case of Simon Motors and the corrections that were needed. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. Coumcilman Smith then asked relative to cars that were placed in garages and if the o~,ners were acting as ~,reckers% also requesting information as to whether or not a business license was revocable. City Attorney Lyons stated that the licensing of bL~iness's is for revenue raising and not for regulation of bus,ness, that licenses were granted in areas zoned for business. Co~ci~aan Smith stated that an applicant applies for a garage license' and then operates a ~.~eckiug business. City Attorney Lyons stated that this has been carried on in this manner for some time and reco~ueuded the adoption of au ordinance to allow the Police Department to pick up cars left for more than 120 hours. If the person is operating a garage to bring those in the lo~r bracket to a higher level. If the intent is followed, he stated B00 to 400 lo~r assessed values of county ~rill be found. Councilman Noouan remarked that this wo~ld enable us to have one source of information established. Co~mcilman Smith asked if this was to be a grouped assessed value or individually as~ksections ~rill have the same assessed values. Councilman Noonan stated that individual pieces should be studied. Coun- cilman Bracco suggested that the city cotnacil sit down as a body and make a study of this. Councilman Noonan then amended his motion to look over the map and designate what areas are to be gone over. Motion as made ~s seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried. N~3~ING DELEGATE FOR FR~ING COUNTY FLOOD C 0~rROL BILL: E~e matter of naming of delegate for the framing of county flood control bill was then brought up. Mayor Cortesi requested City Manager McCluug to explain the meeting which ~s held in San Mateo. He reported that the meeting was attended by the City Council in San Mateo, Cotm- cilmmu Noouan and Bracco being the only absent members. Flood control measures was the dis- cussion and various cities were present to d~scuss the matter. They were asked what they would like placed in a bill to be presented before the Assembly. Since the meeting was held on Thursday and the Assembly was to meet on Saturday, only a skeleton bill was to be adopted. This w~s to be entered by Assemblymen Creedon and Dolwig. Further meetings ~re to be held &~d it was hoped that a permanent plan was to be put into effect. A district was to be established and assessment to be made ou the degree of benefit. The cities that have already done flood control work will get credit and share a smaller amount of assessment. Districts would be set up and assessment amounts set up as well. Mayor Cortesi at this time appointed City Mmx~er McClung ~s the delegate for the county flood control bill and he was to report back to the council on the progress of this measure. EXTENSION OF TIME PECK ~S EEI~: The matter of the extension on the Peck's Heights Subdivision was then taken up. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that a 45 day extension be granted. CLA]]4S: s"ol 3 Claims in the amount, of $18,460.92 were approved by the Finance Committee. On motion made by Counm~ Sani, seconded by CounciLman Noonan and regularly carried, claims as submitted were ordered l~aid. MONTELY REP.S: Com~ei~Smmi m~, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, tl~t monthly ~ mS ~m~~ by the City Clerk, Tax Collector, Works Engineer, City Judge, Chief of Pellet, Bail~l~g Inspector, Fire Chief and Librarian be accepted and ordered filed. · 0RDINANCE REGULATING P~RKZNO PTN OF BADE~ ~SOLU~ON NO. 18~7 CO~ING ~GE S. K. ROBBINS: City Att~rney Lyons then brought up the ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles between cert&iu hours on a portion of Baden Avem~ in the City of South San Francisco. He read the o~linance iu its entirety. The ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bracco. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution of the city council of the city of South San Francisc iu appreciation for services rendered by Judge S. K. Robbius. This was read in its entirety by Clty Attorney Lyons. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonau, Sani, Bracco, Smith, Cortesi. WESTVI~ TERRACE FINAL I,L~P: ~-oo~ Works Engineer Randlett then brought up the matter of the final map for Westview Terrace which was brought up at the last meeting of the Planning Commission and stated he felt that the sub- divider wished to continue ou this. Mr. Stoneson who was present stated that they wished to act ou the old plan. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regmlarly carried,'that this matter be held over until the requirements, as stated in the last meeting, be complied with as none have been complied with yet. He requested excerpts of the minutes of the meeting be made available for the subdivider. DON'S SO. CITY AUTO WRECKING BUSI~SS LICET~SE: The matter of the application for Don's South City Auto Wreckers was next brought up. Coun- cilman Sani stated that he had inquired into the matter and that a license was already in existauce iD the u~e~of, the party who was selling. He further stated that if the sale %~s made the preseut~w~o~ ~d move out and if the application as submitted was not approved, the present owner/~ould remain. He stated the only logical thing to do was to grant the license and restrict the bLurulug. Councilman Bracco mentioned relative to a high fence to be placed around the area. Councilman Saul stated that the ordinance first must be drafted and then all persons iuvolMed in this type of work be made to comply. The applicaut~ Mr. Branch, asked that limitations be placed but not the point where a man wo~ld be out of business. He offered cooperation to correct any measures necessary, again asking for limitations that were not too strong. Mayor Cortesi suggested spot zoning ou activities such as this so that later they could be removed to the bay line as scrap yards are not necessary or a benefit to the City as areas that they now occupy wo~ld encourage industry. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried~ that the business license be granted ou a revocable basis. City Attorney Lyons then asked Councilman Sani relative to the fence that was refer- red to requesting the kind and the height. Councilman Saul stated it sho~tld be at least eight feet in height, constructed of wood, painted at least once a year~ and that uo posters be allowed to be affixed ou the fence. He cited the case of Simon Motors and the corrections that were needed. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. Councilman Smith then asked relative to cars that were placed iu garages and if the o~,mers were acting ae wreckers, also requesting information as to whether or not a business license was revocable. City Attorney Lyons stated that the ~icensing of busiuess's is for revenue raising and not for regulation of busfness, that licenses %~ere granted in areas zoned for business. Councilman Smith stated that au applicant applies for a garage license' and then operates a ~eckiug business. C]~b~ Attorney Lyons stated that this has been carried on in 'this manner for some time and recomm~]ended the adoption of a~ ordinance to allow the Police Department to pick %qp cars left for more than 120 hours. If the person is operating a garage there is nothing that can be done to close him down. Councilman Smith then moved that an ordinance be drafted relative to the a~k.~g on the streets based on State la~ limitations City Attorney Lyons s,~.gges~ed that a study be made on this problem .... ~ "'. Counc.~.l~n Smith withdrew his motJ on. S~..rER, LI~mN AVE,~Etr~ HILLSIDE BLVD: ~o~F AVENUE IMPROVEmeNT: Mayor Cortesi then requested of Wo~s Engineer Randlett if plans and specifications had been drawn for the sewer at Linden and Hillside. Works Engineer Randlett explained the present line as it now exists. Counci~uan Noonan s~gested that he submit something on the problem for the next meeting. Mayor Cortesi then brought ~ the matter of the Madrone Street improvements asking if it was necessary for signatures to be affixed to a petition before improvement is done. Councilman Sani stated that it ~s legal to have the work done without signatures being affixed to a petition. C O~E~,~DING CITY MANAGER McCLUNG: ~-/~$ Under the good of the order, Councilman Noonan spoke on the editorial as it appeared in the Advance-Star Thursday, January 15, 1953, complimenting City Manager McClung for his work, cooperation and efficiency of office. He moved that the editorial be spread on the minutes verbatim. Councilman Bracco seconded the motion as made which was regularly carried. ~. Carroll Bucher added his compliments regarding this editoriml ~tating that City Manager McClung had worked in close contact with the City Council. ADVANCE-STAiR EDITORIAL, TL~URSDAY, J~. 15, 1953 "An open mind, open door program, carried on by City Manager Emmons McClung in So~h San Francisco provides an examplary pattern which other cm% officials coted well copy. With the door to his office always open, McClung never makes a predetermined stand' on any problem before discussing the matter at hand with the official in whose department it rests. Cooperative, friendly and easy going~ McClung likes his work, spends long hours daily in the interests of the city and because of his policy of not making snap Judgment and of shunning political plays in his handling of city problems~ he has welded the large number of city employees into a happy family. He's made it quite plain that he wants aL1 jobs to be well done and goes out of his way to pay a compliment to those who so perform. It is good for his city that the bickering which character- izes city council meetings does not touch his office." COURTROOM R~4ODELING: City Manager McClung gave a brief summary explaining final steps in the new courtroom, men- tioulug the redecorations ou the chairs and the drapes that were to be installed. STUDE!,~TS TAKE OVER CITY OFFICES FOR ONE DAY: ~--/~-8 Councilman Bracco then intr~luced an item that he stated he.had under study for three or four mouths. This was with regard to allowing students of the local schools to come iu and sit with city officials for one day, they being appointed as city officials to the various offices for the day mentioned. He introduced this in the form of a motion requesting the City Manager to contact Mr. Cherry relative to this matter. This was seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried. BOIDD: RE CITY '~5~_NAGER: ~-/~-~ Mr. Boido then arose and stated it was a pleasure to see -that the appointment of Mr. McClung was appreciated as this was something that had been undertaken by the former council. I'.~S. ROSSETTI, RE T~IRD LAI~E: HILLSIDE & ~RDEN SCHOOL Mrs. Ro~etti then arose requesting that the hole on Third Lane be attended to and the repair made. Discussion was made from the audience regarding the school crossing at Hillside Boulevard and Arden Avenue, asking if it would be in effect the followlug day as the residents have had to cross the children themselves all during the week and that they co~.~ld not continue this practice. They stated that a uniformed man was needed at both crossings. City Manager McClung explained the demands from taxpayers and taxpayers groups asking for crossing guards, that if they ~re all complied with, that there'wo~uld be 30 or 40 crossing guards ou the city pay- roll. He f~.~ther remarked that we should authorize school students to undertake this. He cited the example iu the City of Berkeley where the boys iu the various schools act at the school crossings together ~ith a police officer, also requesting that children be instructed to go to one intersection to cross as in all probability they now cross at various inter- sections. It ~,~as also mentioned iu discussion from the audience relative to the posting of signs in the immediate vicinity as one businessman would be willing to place a stop sign device for use and only requested that his advertising be placed on the mentioned sign. Councilman Smith then remarked that the council had ~iveu instructions to the Chief of Police and City Manager to take care of this situation. f~EC0~'~ !~2<~ I~_,~PROV~f~2'~: htr. Pucci then asked if anything was being done regarding the Second Lane improvement. This ]-~ · .~ ~O 7~ was briefly explained by Works .~ng~neer Randlett. C.ty Attorney Lyons stated that the Works Engineer himself would prepare a petition for circulating to the various residents, asking · the help of Mr. Pucci in its circulation. .The matter of the engineer for drainage problems in Sterling Terrace ~,~s again brought up and it was ordered placed o~ the agenda for the next council meeting. Mr. Kelting brought ~ the matter of playground report of the Recreation Commission asking for report ou ~,.~iustou Manor No. l, 2~ 3, as it came up at the association meeting. City Manager McCluug stated that he met with two women of ~iustou ~.'~nor No. 2 and explained the present ?laus. If money was available, they wo~uld at2empt to plant all the areas. The installation of equipment :~ms something else to consider as Bur~ ~uri ~y have to p~chase property for playground areas, which would be costly and the ci~~d h~ve to use money that was ear . marked for development. 'Mr. Keltiu~j then spoke relative to the amount allocated for develop- meut. City Manager McClung stated that the amount referred to was for the overall picture and not for any specific site. He stated the overall good wo~uld be best affected if the lawns were planted iu all the areas if possible and st~gested the Recreation Commission be worked with iu this respect. SCHOOL CROSSI~,~GS: . ~-/~ NARCOTICS SCHOOL: APP ROVE~: Councilman Smith then moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, regarding the cu~nts made this evening on school crossings, that strict enforcement of traffic laws be initiated. The City Council was behind the Chief of Police and the officers to curb speeding hazards and informing the p~lic of this when they were cited. Councilman Dracco commended the Chief of Police on the narcotics school recently held, com- menting on the attendance it had. On motion of Councilman Noonan, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, the meeting was adjourned to Monday, Febrt~ry 2, 1953 at $ p. m. Time of Adjournment - 10:30 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk