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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-06-15 REGULAR MEETING OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD ~ONDAY, JUNE 15, 1953 PLACE: TIME: CALL TO ORDER: RoLL CALL: MINUTES: PROPOSED SHOPPING AREA BURI BURI SUBDIVISION: ~0~7 QUARRY OPERATIONS- COLMA FARMS: PROBATIONARY PERIOD OFFICERS CRUISE AND HARPER: PROBATIONARY PERIOD ROY GHILARDI: Council Chambers, City Hall 8:00 p. m. The n~eeting was called to order at 8:23 p. m. 'by Mayor Cortes1. Present: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph SanS, E~ilio'Cortesi, ' 'Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith. ~bsent: No~e The:minut.es of the previous ~eeting were aptSroved as submitted. Mayor Cortesi requested that item No. 24 a communication from the Buri Buri Homes' Incorporated relative to the relocation of the Burs Burs traffic lights be taken up'first. Communication'as Peceived was read. Mayor'Cortesi then stated that the Council had originally requested the signals placed at the Chestnut Avenue intersection to begin with when ahoy were being discmssed instead of their placement at Arroyo Drive. He further remarked that there was nothing in the Budget to stand this cost, that the expense was borne by the City at the time they were placed at Arroyo Drive. Mr. Barrett stated that it was possible that a mistake was made-but that the City was still in a position to benefit by their relocation. He further cited a discussion which had b~en held'relative to an overpass to be placed over the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to Arroyo Drive Councilman Sans then remarked that if the State would allocate 50% of the money it would be part of the City's Gas Tax Fund. If the City was to bear 1,/4 of the share it would then be paying for a total of 3/4 of the cost. Mr. Barrett stated that it was his opinion that the cost of the signal would be spread over the whole highway instead of a definite location. However if this proved to be incorrect then the City would be over- burdened. Councilman Noonan then moved that a committee be appointed consisting of two (2) council members with a-road committee from the Planning Commission together with the City Manager to work out the problem and bring in a full report. Councilman Sani seconded the motion as made which was regularly carried, -' Councilman Smith asked what the function would be of the committee and if they would be determining if the City would or would not pay its share. He further remarked on the statement of Councilman Sani that the City's share would be greater, The primary point he felt was if the City would share as was stipulated in the letter. Councilman Noonan remarked that the Council Committee and the City Manager should bring in the financial report. The Road Committee should bring in'any plan or approval. 'Mayor Cortesi then set Wednesday at 1:00 p. m. as the date and time and appointed Councilman Noonan and Bracco together with himself as a committee. Communication was received from the Office of the City Manager regarding quarry operations that are to.be conducted by Hugh Smith in Colma Far,as. Works Engineer Randlett remarked that he had spoken to Mr. Grant of 'the County today and went to the'Planning Commission and saw the plans as well. The plans he stated were approved but suggested that the City obtain a copy of these plans, that they be studied and the amount of the Bond determined. Councilman Noonan stated that the Bond be issued to cover contingencies that may occur. City Attorney Lyons stated that he agreed with Council- man Noonan that the citizens of the City and the City itself should be afforded protection for any damage that may happen as a result of the quarry operations. He further stated that he could work out the details of the Bonds but the amount of money to stipulate was unknown to him. CounCilman Noonan stated that the Bond should be posted for damages that may occur. Councilman Noonan then ~oved that the matter be referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and Works Engineer. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Sans and regularly carried. Communication was received from the personnel Board regarding the completion of the probationary period of Gerald Cruise and William Harper as police officers. Councilman Sani moved seconded by Councilman Noonan that the recommen- dation of the Personnel Board be accepted. Under the question Councilman Bracco asked Captai, n Terragno if the report from the Chief of Police had been submitted to the Personnel Board to which he replied that it had. Motion as nde and seconded was regularly carried. Com~unication was received from the Personnel Board regarding the completion of the probationary period of Roy Ghilardi as an Assistant Building Inspector. Ceuacllman Bracco moved seconded by;Councilman Sani that the recommen- dation of the Personnel Board be accepted. Under the question Councilman Smith asked that in as much as Roy Ghilardi's year had already been served Civil Service and hold that status to which City Attorney Lyons stated that this was correct, that he was officially in Civil Service and had permanent status. Motion as duly made and seconded was regularly passed. PROBATIONERY PERIOD Communication WaS received FIREMEN ACOST$, EHLE, LINDSTROM, MIEDL, PET~RSON, SCOYEL, ZWEEKMORST; FIRgMAN SCO~gL INJURY: JOIIN MOORE ABSENCE: ~'o~S' from the Personnel Board regarding the completion of the probationary peri, od of Ronald Acosta, Jack ghle, Jr., Theodore Lindstrom, James Meidl, Robert Peterson, Llewellyn Scovel and Arnold Zweekhorst as members of the Fire DePartment. A communication was l~kewise received from the office of the Fire Chief concerning the same subject matter but with notation that PetersOn had not as yet established residence in the City of South San. Francisco. This Was followed by a second letter from the off!ce of the Fire Chief tO the effect that R. PeterOon had established residence in the City with the purchase of a home in Mayfair Village. Councilman Bracco moved seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Personnel Board and the Fire Chief be accepted. Councilman Noonan asked if under the new ordinance to be-:drafed concerning Civil Service it mhould contain a report from the Joint committee of Department Head and City Manager instead of the P~rsonnel Board. He was informed this was being worked out. Communication received from the Office of the Fire Chief regarding the injury of F£reman L. Scovel while playing baseball off duty, was ordered filed. Communication was received from the office Of the Acting Superintendent of Streets,regarding the request of John Moore for two weeks absence from his duties to attend the National Guard Field Training Program. On motion of Councilman Sani seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried request was granted. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL OI~ICER Appointment of Donald Gilbert Hemmings as a Special Police OffiCer at the Consolidated Western Steel Company was recieved from the office of the Chief of Police. On motion of Councilman Sani seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried the appointment by the Chief of Police was confirmed without renumeration from the City. RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET: Communication was received from the Recreation Commission regarding the Budget for the fiscal year 1953-54. Councilman Sani raised the question as to why the letter was sent the Council stating that it should be submitted to the Manager and then th~ Department meet with the Council during their budget sessions. Mayor Cortesl requested that the matter be laid over to the Budget session meetings. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Communication was received from the Stoneson Development Corporation WlNSTC.? "~ ...... ~ ~O.1: regarding streets, curbs, storm drains and sanitary sewers in Winston ~O ~ 0 Manor No. 1 requesting final inspection and acceptance. Works Engineer Randlett stated that he had made a thorough inspection and all work was in order with the exception of one sewer which was giving trouble. The Health Department recommended that a Bond be provided by the Stoneson Development Company to the effect that a lateral connect- ion to E1 Camino Real would be p~aced when the line was installed, suggesting that this matter be laid over. Councilman Smith stated that a report and recomm~ndation should be submitted by the Works Engineer. City Manager McClung stated that he had received a call from the Stoneson Development Company who remarked that possibly a field inspect- ion would be'desired by members of the Council. City Manager McClung remarked that he had informed them that the invitation would be conveyed to the City Council. Councilman Noonan felt that a report should be submitted by the Health Department to the City Manager who would in'turn transmit it to the Works EngineEr to take the proper steps. He stated opinions should be submitted by experts. Councllman Smith suggested that the members of the Council go individually and not as a group. Mayor Cortesi suggested that the Hydrants be opened and water allowed to run and watch its action as was done in Burl Buri subdivision. Councilman Noonan stated that the Council in making an inspection of the streets of Buri Burl merely drove through them and he felt that this was not the best method of making a physical inspection. Matter was laid over. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Communication was received from the Stoneson Development Corporation WINSTON MANOR NO.2: regarding the approval of streets, curbs,' storm drains and sanitary ~/~- sewers in Winston Manor No. 2. Mayor Cortesi requested the same procedure be followed as was in Winston Manor No. 1. OF ST. PAULS METHODIST CHURCH: LETTERS OF PETITION Communications were received from Marvin and Rachel Jones, Mr. and FOR VARIANCE PERMIT Mrs. Dezell Ostrander, Mrs. G. F. Hall, Mrs. H. F. Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robinson, Orville M. Brown, Mary K. Brown, Mrs. Lillie Black, Carl and Maxine Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McCoy, Jr.,Mrs. Jack B. Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. George EStabrook, Mr. and Mrs. W. F~ Church and Betty Lazenby requesting granting of variance permit to St. Pauls Methodist Church. On motion of Councilman Braces seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried the matter was re~erred to the Planning Commission. DRAINAGE PROBLEMS OF COLMA CREEK: Communication was received from A. W. Sorich Bucket and Drum Company regarding flood conditions from Colma Creek which take place annually. Councilman Sani remarked that if Mr. Sorich knew how to solve the problem we would welcome his ideas. Councilman Smith stated that this matter was one that vas discussed at length. Some plans have been made in this respect. However, the Public Works Department to be created and flood money that is to be obtained may be of help to us. Nevertheless the City could not go in and spend money without first making a survey. He suggested that a letter be sent to Mr. Sorich telling him that we are aware of the problem and are working on it. Councilman Sani further remarked that the problem has always been evident. Numerous engineers have been called in an effort to correct the situation. Councilman Noonan at this point remarked on the title searches that had been made on Colma Creek to determine ownership. He further stated that this letter might undertake a method for a remedy. Councilman Noonan moved seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carrie~d that a study~be undertaken by the City Attorney as to how the cost would be borne by the title searchers.on record. DOG OI~INANCE: Co~munication was received from the South San Francisco Rod and Gun Club protestin~ the animal control ordinance and requesting a meeting with the Council. Mayor Cortesi requested that receipt of the letter be acknowledged. Councilman Smith remarked that a hearing had already be~n held, City Attorney Lyons stated that the Ordinance was to be drafted and prepared, explaining, that it m~st first have two readings before its. adoption, then must be. published and at the end of thirty (30) days after its publication it becomes law. It is during the thirty (30) days that a petition of referendum can be circulated against the ordinance. He further remarked that there was plenty of time to be beard en the ordinance at the readings. However, this was discussed at length at prior meetings and.it should have been brought up at that time. Mrs. Farnsworth requested permission to read an article that appeared in the San Francisco Examiner. Permission as requested was granted and the article was read. A question was raised as to the constitutionality to which City Attorney Lyons stated that he was sure as to the constitutionality of the ordinance, that it was in order and was constitutional. FIESTA EDITION FOR Communication was received from the Advance-Star regarding the'City's SOUTN SAN ~ANCISCO~ad in the Fiesta edition to be published soon. ~d~& Councilman Smith requested co~=~,ts 0, this matter from the City ~anager. City Manager McClung explained that this is something of long standing. It rotates between the San Mateo Times, the Burlinga~e Advance and the Redwood City Tribune. He co~mented on last years pictures that did not go over too well. The residential picture was O. K,, but the industrial picture showed a broken fence. The price he stated seemed to be O. K. Councilman Smith stated that he felt the Chamber of Commerce and Businessmen should carry on this work. CounCilman Noonan moved that the Ad be approved and that a copy of the proposed Ad be sent to the Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Business~ens Association for approval. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried. INVITATION TO Co~munication as received from the Marine Corps League, Iwo Jima INSTALLATION OF IWO Detachment of California extending-an invitation to the members of the JIMA DETACI~i~NT OF CALIFORNIA: BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FOR POWER MACHINERY COMPANY: City Council to be present at their installation on June 27, 1953 was ordered filed, Application for business license was received from the Power Machinery Company of 900 Dubuque Avenue, South San Francisco to engage in the business of C~mstruction, Mining, Logging and Industrial Equipment. On motion' of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, approval was given the application as submitted. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FOR P AND Z CONPANY: Application for business license was received from the P and Z Company of 120 South Maple Avenue to engage in the business of C~ntracting (foundations). On motion Of Councilman Smith seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried approval was given the application as submitted. INVITATION TO ClTYMANAGERS CONVENTION: Communication from the International City Managers Association extending an invitation to the City Manager to attend the convention in Los Angeles, September 20 to 24, 1953 was ordered placed on file. Message of thanks for the flowers and sympathy as received from Mrs. Abie Moyle was ordered placed on file. E. KOZLOWSKI LETTER OF THANKS: Letter of thanks as received from E. KozlowSki for the badge received for twenty-five (25) years service as a volunteer fireman was ordered placed on file. RESIGNATION OF HERBERT 9CHAUR: Co~unication was received from Herbert Schaur tendering his resignation as a ~ember of the Planning Couission due to necessity of moving cause of his sons health. Councilman Noonan remarked that we have lost- one of our best men and moved that-his resignation be accepted and that the City issue a suitable form of appreciation. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried. BARRETT AND HILP Communication as received by Mayor Cortesi from Barrett and Hilp with GRANT OF PLAYGROUND regard to the granting of the area to the City for playground purposes AREA: b~o ~/ .was read and ordered placed on file. CLAIMS: Council~an Sani moved seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried that claims as audited by the Finance Committee be paid. MONTHLY REPORTS: Councilman Sani ~oved seconded by Council~an Noonan and regularly carried thit reports as submitted by the City Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Building Inspector and Librarian be accepted and placed on file. . RESOLUTION NO.1900 CONDEMNATION OF VASqUEZ PROPERTY: C/o 7 Councilman Bracco introduced a Resolution of the City Council of the City of.South San Francisco Directing Proceedings to Abate Public Nuisance in said City. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco and Smith. RESOLUTION NO. 1901 Councilman Smith introduced a Resoltuion of the City Council of the FIRE PROTECTION TO City of South San Francisco For the Execution of an Agreement Between AVALON SCHOOL: Said City and the South San Francisco Unified School District Whereby 2-/0/ said City Agrees to Provide Fire Protection for the Avalon School. P~ll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmn Noonan, SanS, Cortesi, Bracco and Smith. RESOLUTION-NO, 1902 City Attorney Lyons then explained an amended Resolution to be passed ISSUANCR.OF BONDS ua the R~olution previously passed concerning the issuance of Bonds SHA! ROAD IMPROVE- for ~ha~ Road Improvements stating that it would be easier for the MENTS: Bonding House to mall the Bonds if they were in denominations of ~'~/F $1000.00, instead of the-manner in which they were originally issued. Councilman Sani introduced a Resolution amending No. 1888 providing for the issuance of Improvement Bonds. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Scat, Cortesi, Bracco and Smith. ORDINANCE NO, 340 ZONING ORDINANCE: (SECOND READING) City Attorney Lyons then brought up the matter of.the second reading sf the Ordinance on Zoning Regulations. Councilman Noonan ~oved that the second reading of the Ordinance be waived Councilman Sans seconded the motiOn as made which was regularly carried. Roll call vote was then taken on the adoption of the Ordinance which was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, ~ani, Cortesi, Bracco and Smith. City Attorney Lyons then requested a separate vote on the adoption of the emergency clause stating that it becomes law tonight. At this point he read Section 3 of the Ordinance. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, SanS, Cortesi, Bracco and Smith. ORDINANCE AMENDING CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE: ~"/g 7 City Attorney Lyons next brought to the attention of the City Council an Ordinance of the City of South San F,-ancisco amending Ordinance No. 216 which is known as the "Civil Service Ordinance" passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on December 15, 1941.by creating the office of Superintendent of the Sewage Treatment Plant and by adding said office and all subordinate positions to the classified service of said City. Councilman Smith introduced the Ordinance which was read in its entirety by City Attorney Lyons. UNF IN I SHED BUS II~S8: /- -/~-d 0 :Under unfinished business City Clerk Rodondi brought up the matter of the application of A. B. Phillips for a business license. John Troxel, attorney for Mrs. Bannerman, owner of the property, arose and stated he ~erstood there were some matters the Council wished cleared. Councilman Sani asked Mr.T~xel.~f he was lnfor~ed of the reasons that this matter was held up. Mr. Troxel stated he had discussed the matter with Mr. Lyons over the 'phone to the effect that questions had arisen. Councilman Sans stated that the building waw in a dilapidated condition and that he had been informed by the real,or that the building was to be leased for three (3) years. Mr. Troxel said that there was in existence a three (3) year lease but with an option of two (2) years. He further remarked that if the option was to be exercised he would like the license to be renewed. If the option is not expressed, Miss Bannerman w~uld remove the building at the end of the three (3) year term. Councilman Sans stated he did no~ object to the three (3) year if the building would be torn down upon its expiration. ~r. Troxel asked ~r. Phillips who was present if he would waive the two (2) year option. ~r. Phillips spoke of the money involved in getting started stating that if he had to waive the two (2) year option he would but that it took time to start a small business. Councilman SanS remarked that he was interested in getting rid of old business structures and get nice looking buildi~gs in an area designed for business. Councilman S~ith ~oved seconded by Councilman Sans that the business license be granted for three (3) years. City Attorney Lyons stated that a statement should be obtained from ~iss Bannerman to the effect that the building would be torn down after the expiration of the lease or before if the lease was not renewed at any time within the three (3) years and that the business license not be issued until this letter was filed with the City Clerk. The motion was amended by Councilman $mith to include the remarks and statement of City Attorney Lyons. Councilman Sans amended his second. ~otion as made and second was regularly carried. PECKS ' HEIGHTS NO. 2: ~9 ~- The matter of final map of Pecks' Heights No. 2 was then brought up. City Manager NcClung explained the change of the roadway and property. City Attorney Lyons cited the expense on advertising, legal fees and other costs involved stating that a letter should be received from Mr. Blythe to the effect that he would pay all costs, the letter to be filed with the City Clerk. Councilman Sans moved seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried that the recommendation of the P]anningCommission on Pecks' Heights No. 2 be accepted. PLtYGROUND City Manager NcClung requested that the discussion about the WINSTON MANOR NO.I: PlaygrOund in Winston Manor No. 1 be held up until such ti~e as infor- ~1o~ marion could be obtained regarding the use of plastic hose for irriga- tion purposes in the area. GOOD ~ND WELFARE FOR COMMUN I ?Y: Under the Good and Welfare Councilman Sani stated that a local boy who has taken an interest in the youth of the community is to be feted on June 30, when a "Frankie Murray Night" is to be sponsored at Seals Stadium. He requested that the Mayor issue a proclamation for the 'Frankie Murray Night" urging all to attend. Councilman Sani then placed the issuance ~a.proclamation in the form of a motion commending Councilman Bracco for having started this move. Councilman Noonan seconded the motion of Councilman Sani likewise commending the efforts and work of Councilman Bracco. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. COUNCILMAN SMITH PERMISSION TO LEAVE 8TA'I'E: ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Smith requested permission to leave the State on business. Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman SanS and carried that permission be granted to Councilman Smith to leave the State for thirty (30) days. There h~ing ~o further business the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, June 23, 1953 at 7:30 p. m. Time of adjournment 10:06 p. m. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: