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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-07-23ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ~OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1953 PLACE: TIME: Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. CAT.T, TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 8:26 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Present: Councilmen Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi Absent: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani OPENING OF BIDS SECOND LANE IMP: AND DEVELOPMENT LOT A RAi~HO BURI BUR1 NO. 1: ~0 (,,,7 The m~tter of bids for the improvement of Second Lane was brought up. City Clerk Rodondi remar! ed that only one bid had been received for this improvement work, bid having been received from John A. Furrer. After some discussion City Manager McClung stated that the bid could be opened and laid over until the return of the Works Engineer so that he could study it and ascertain if it was a fair bid. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried that the bid be opened and laid over until the first meeting of August. At this point bid was opened and at the request of those present the total bid price w~s read. Ou the matter of the Buri Buri annexation, City Manager McClung remarked that the City Attorney advised him that no charges could be levied against the subdivider to come into the city. Info3 matlon had been c~iled with the exception of the real estate figures. City Attorney advised that annexation proceedings be put over to a later date until such time as an agreement with t~ city had been entered by the sub4ividers for the payment of service charges. Mayor Cortesi re- marked that the Bari Buri people have done all that was asked of them and that we should be con. sidermte towards them at this time, further remarking that some work should be started before the rains se.ttle in. Counc~wm- Smith asked City Attorney Lyons if an agreement could be had with the e~my befor~ aa~exation even without co~putiD~ the figures to which he replied that details had to be worked out as it was a matter of contrs~t between the city and the subdivider~ He fur+dr stated that once annexation had l~een dome it wo~ld be a part of the city. Matters such as this are usually worked out in advance by the property owner and the city so that there is no roc~ for misunderstanding. He further stated that the city is a growing corporation and the subdivider would be entitled to all of its services. He said the city has certain fixed assets but that they should determine the charge that was to be paid. He remarked that City Manager McClung stated that all figures would be available the following day and suggested that the council hold a private meeting first by themselves and then meet with the subdivider at a study session. Councilman Bracco asked if the proceedings were started now could they be stoppE later to which he w~s answered the council should wait and get all matters corrected, citing the case of the City of Pasadena. Councilman Bracco stated that he brought this thought up in an effort to expedite matters. City Attorney Lyons suggested that meetings could be held the following w~ek and the latest date for final determination be made at the next regular meeting so that the delay would not be too detrimental. Mayor Cortesi at this point called on Mr. Barrett regarding this problem. Mr. Barrett spoke re. garding the delays due to the playground problem, stating that since the original discussions, it was approximately a month or a month and a half prior to this evenings meeting, that the matter of annexation had first been discussed. He w~s of the opinion that a meeting of the minds had been reached at that time. He had hoped that the last barrier had been met, remarking that he would like to have the decision weighed carefully as he did not think the penalty was due a subdivider who was bringing in value to the city. He stated that when value is brought into the city it should not be drive, out of the city, speaking of the value of the playground area which was approximately $25,000. He l%Arther stated that a sewer line had been placed in for Buri Buri and that reimbursement w~s supposed to have been made ou this item, however there was no contract ou the matter. He requested that proceedings be c~m~enced this evening. Mayor Cortesi remarked that two councilmen were absent at the meeting and he felt that it would be unfair to decide on this issue tonight iu their absence, and that they should listen to all persons concerned. He requested that an adjourned meeting be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3 P. m., that the full council be present at this meeting. ~""o 4, 7 Councilman Smith remarked to Mr. Barrett, that speaking for himself, the council had become awar of a situation that has taken place in the city and that they had decided that the past routine was to be stopped and that a start be made on a new track. Speaking for himself, there w~s no intention of imposing undue hardships on developers or to drive them out of the city. It was to relieve the burden on the people of South San Francisco. He further remarked that there were only two regular meetings per month plus other meetings that take place during the month and that therefore matters take time in being settled. City Manager McClung stated he wished to clear up one matter which was the discussion he had had with Mr. Barrett some two months ago and this was with regard that the matter of sewers was not to be brought in only the develop- ment of homes in the area. He further stated that prior industry paid approximately 70~ of the taxes but that now the picture was reversed due to the rapid growth of the city by residential ar~as and that they were merely requiring the subdivider to pay their Just share for the extra burden that was being placed on the city. Mr. Barret~ stated that if all subdividers were to be required to pay these charges then who are we to disagree. At this point a lengthy discussion was held by the members of the city council and Mr. Barrett and his associates. At the conclu- sion of the discussion, Councilman Smith moved as follows: That the map of the development of Lot A Rancho Buri Bari #l by Buri Buri Homes, Inc. be accepted as to the indicated extension of Camaritas Avenue and the spur street which if extended across the California Country Club property would con- nect with West Orange Avenue. This motion is made upon the representation of Mr. Barrett of Buri Buri Nones Inc. that the two streets shown on the map, in- sofar as they are located in lot A, will be improved solely at the expense of the developer in accordance to the specifications of the City of South San Fran- cisco, includiD~ curbs, gutters, sidewalks, electroliers, and drainage as rec~uded by the Works Engineer of said City. It is made upon the further representation of Mr. Barrett that the two streets ~bove referred to will be improved as soon as possible following notification from the Division of High- ways that traffic signals at Arroyo Drive and E1 Casino Real will be removed to the proposed intersection of Camaritas and E1 Cemino Real. It is also moved that the City Manager is hereby instructed to commence negotiations at once with the Division of Highways for the removal of the said traffic light~. This motion is subject to the further condition that Buri Burl Homes will bear 50~ of the share with the Division of Highways for the cost of removing the signals, in other words, that the removal will be at no expense to the City of South San Francisco. and laid over until the return of the Works Engineer so that he could study it and ascertain if it was a fair bid. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried that the bid be opened and laid over until the first meeting of August. At this point bid was opened and at the request of those present the total bid price vas read. AND DEVEL(PM~T ~F LOT A RANCHO BURI BURI NO. 1: ~e (,,,,7 On the matter of the Buri Buri annexation, City ~lanager McClung remarked that the City Attorney advised him that no charges could be levied against the subdivider to come into the city. Info: mation had been c~iled with the exception of the real estate figures. City Attorney advised that annexation proceedings be put over to a later date until such time as an agreement with th~ city ha~ been entered by the subdividers for the payment of service charges. Mayor Cortesi re- marked that the Buri Buri people have done all that was asked of them and that we should be con. siderate towards them at this time, further re~rking that some work should be started before the rain~ se.ttle in. Councilman Smith asked City Attorney Lyons if an agreement could be had with the company before annexation even without computing the figures to which he replied that details had to be worked out as it was a matter of contract between the city and the subdivider~ He further stated that once annexation had been done it would be a part of the city. Matters such as this are usually worked out in advance bY the property owner and the city so that there is no room for misunderstanding. He further stated that the city is a growing corporation and the subdivider would be entitled to all of its services. He said the city has certain fixed assets but that they should determine the charge that was to be paid. He remarked that City Manager McClung stated that all figures would be available the following day and suggested that the council hold a private meeting first by t~emeelves and then meet with the subdivider at a study session. Councilman Bracco asked if the proceedings were started now co~d they be stol~ later to which he was answered the council should wait and get aR] matters corrected, citing the case of the City of Pasadena. Councilman Bracco stated that he brought this thought up in an effort to expedite matters. City Attorney Lyons suggested that meetings could be held the following week and the latest date for final determination be made at the next regular meeting so that the delay would not be too detrimental. Mayor Cortesi at this point called on Mr. Barrett regarding this problem. Mr. Barrett spoke re. garding the delays due to the playground problem, stating that since the original discussions, it ~as approx~tely a month or a month and a half prior to this evenings meeting, that the matter of annexation had first been discussed. He ~as of the opinion that a meeting of the minds had been reached at that time. He had h~ed that the last barrier had been met, remarkin~ that he would like to have the decision weighed carefully as he did not think the penalty was due a subdivider who was bringing in value to the city. He stated that when value is brought into the city it should not be drive, out of the city, speaking of the value of the playground area which was approximately $25,000. He further stated t~at a sewer line had been placed in for Buri Buri and that reimbursement was supposed to have been made on this item, however there was no contract on the matter. He requested that proceedings be co~nenced this evening. Mayor Cortesi remarked that two councilmen were absent at the meeting and he felt that it would be unfair to decide on this issue tonight in their absence, and that they should listen to all persons concerned. He requested that an adjourned meeting be held on Wednesday afternoon at B P- m., that the full council be present at this meeting. Counci~ma_n Smith remarked to Mr. Barrett, that speaking for himself, the council had beccme awa~ of a situation that has taken place in the city and that they had decided that the past routine was to be stopped and that a start be made on a new track. Speaking for himself, there was no intention of imposing undue hardships on developers or to drive them out of the city. It was to relieve the burden on the people of South San Francisco. He further remarked that there were only two regular meetings per month plus other meetings that take place during the month and that therefore matters take time in being settled. City Manager McClung stated he wished to clear up one matter which was the discussion he had had with Mr. Barrett sc~e two months ago and this was with regard that the matter of sewers was not to be brought in 0nly the develop- ment of h~s in the area. He further stated that prior industry paid approximately 70~ of the taxes but that now the picture was reversed due to the rapid growth of the city by residential areas and that they were merely requiring the subdivider to pay their Just sb_~_re for the extra burden that was being placed on the city. Mr. Barrett stated that if all subdividers were to be required to pay these charges then who are we to disagree. At this point a lengthy discussion was held by the members of the city council and Mr. Barrett and his associates. At the conclu- sion of the discussion, Councilman Smith moved as follows: That the map of the development of Lot A Rancho Buri Buri ~1 by Buri Buri Homes, Inc. be accepted as to the indicated extension of Cazmritas Avenue and the spur street which if extended across the California Country Club property would con- nect with West Orange Avenue. This motion is made upon the representation of Mr. Barrett of Buri Buri Ncmes Inc. that the two streets shown on the map, in- sofar as they are located in lot A, will be improved solely at the expense of the developer in accordance to the specifications of the City of South San Fran- cisco, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, electroliers, and drainage as reco~nended by the Works Engineer of said City. It is made upon the further representation of Mr. Barrett that the two streets above referred to will be improved as soon as possible following notification from the Division of High- ways that traffic signals at Arroyo Drive and E1 Camino Real will be removed to the proposed intersection of Camaritas and E1 Csmino Real. It is also moved that the City Manager is hereby instructed to c~muence negotiations at once with the Division of Highways for the removal of the'said traffic lights. This motion is subject to the further condition that Burl Burl H~nes will bear ~O~ of the share with the Division of Highways for the cost of removing the signals, in other words, that the removal will be at no expense to the City of South San Francisco. This motion was seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried. ~'o~? ZONING HEARING: RES IGNAT ION: BERETTA, RE: PATH TO AVALON SCHOOL: RUDY ALSTE~LIND APPOINT- MENT TO LIBRARY BOARD: MAYFAIR VILLAGE ZONING: COI~A FAEMS: Councilman ~mith then moved that we request Mr. Barrett to send us a letter confirming the motion as made. Councilman Bracco seconded the motion Which wa~ regularly carried. Carroll Bucher requested City Manager McClung to explain to the audience Just what had taken place. City Manager McClung with the benefit of the map submitted, explained in detail what action the council had taken with regard to the Burl Buri property. Mrs. Boise asked how long before ~he business buildings would be started to which City M~nager McClung stated that only the subdivider could answer that question. She then asked if the quonset hut was to be reused to which Mr. Barrett replied that it w~s not contemplated for reuse. Mayor Corteai then remarked that he would like to set the first zoning hearing when the full council is present. C~mnication was received from G. Carl Weller tendering his resignation as a member of the Library Board. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, receipt of the letter be acknowledged and a letter of thanks be sent Mr. Weller for his work. City Manager McClung explained a letter as received from Henry Beretta regarding the path to t~ Avalon School. He explained that presently a day to day lease existed but it was not his in- tention to renew the lease. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regular] carried, that a resolutio~ be prepared by City Attorney Lyons and delivered to the Building Inspector regarding the walkway. At this point, Mayor Cortesi appointed Rudy Alsterlind to replace G. Carl Weller on the Librar~ Board. Coumcilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried, that the appointment of the Mayor be confirmed. Petition as received from the Mayfair Community Club protesting the zoning of the area in the rear of Fir Avenme was held over until such time as protest hearings were to be h~ld. Mr. H. H. Smith then spoke on the matter of the Colma Farms asking the City Council for it's final determination in the matter. City M~uager McClung stated that this had been referred to the City Eugima~r a~d City Attorney and they both would have to submit their views. It was to be taken up at the next regular meeting with a certification from Mr. Klassen that this ~ms the best possible method of conducting this type of work. Mr. H. H. Smith stated that cooper- ation was needed from the county and city to overcome the obstacles presently iu the way. At this point Councilman Bracco stated that he had a prior engagement and that if it was in ord~ wished to move that the meeting be adjourned until July 29, 1953 at B P- m. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried. Time of Adjournment - 10:22 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk