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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HMZD WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1953
Council Chambers, Cio Hall
3P.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cortesi at 3:23 P. m.
~Present:~ Councilmen John Noouan, Emilio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco~ Telford Smith
Absent: Councilman Adolph Sani
The matter of Buri Buri~3 annexation being the matter to be discussed at this adJourned meetim
Mayor Cortesi asked that the letters as received by his office relative to this matter be read.
City Clerk Rodoudi read the letters in their entirety as received by Mayor Corte. si from Louis
Wirgler, Jr., Gresham Beauchamp, A. L. Schafer, Raymond Vernon, Stepheu Ebert and DeweyBell.
Upon their having been read, Councilman Bracco requested an explanation from City Manager McClu~
regarding the letter as submitted by him with his analysis ou fixed assets. City Manager McClu~
explained this.analysis as it had been prepared, stating that everything had been put into it.
He further remarked that at the last League of California Convention meetings the group compose,
of City Mmnagers and City Attorneys discussed this payment by subdividers to the city at length
He went on to explain the pattern as is followed by Pasadena, which was outlined iu his letter
when he spoke to the City Manager of that city.
City Attorney Lyons stated having heard the Assistant City Attorney of the City of Pasadena
speak at length on this charge to subdividers by cities at the recent convention of the League
of California Cities. He remarked that the annexed ground upon it's annexation definitely in-
creases in value. By not paying this tax it places an added burden on city facilities such as
fire, police, and the like. He further remarked that the subdivider is benefited by what has
already been paid by the taxpayers if he does not bear his Just cost.
Mr. Barrett stated that emphasis was being placed on the City of Pasadena but that we should co
sider what is possessed in Pasadena and then compare it with other cities. He cited the case
of factories settling in areas that are well populated, stating that industry follows migration
or people. He remarked that he had the occasion to check San Mateo County's population which
is about 287,000 and felt that his development should not have this charge levied against it as
.:...the annexation will add to the value of the city.
Mayor Cortesi remarked that the older section of town residents do not benefit by the new areas
as they have already paid for improvements such as schools ama the like. Since they have alrea
paid for these impro-~mments they are tired of further costs which are needed when new areas are
improved. However, he did not believe that Barrett and Hilp should be made to pay these costs
or made a trial case. He said that Barrett and Hilp has already given everything that was asks
of them by the City, remarking that this request had not been made of other Subdividers that re
cently annexed to the city.
Councilman Smith said that he did no~ believe this would be the last annexation. The industria
section from ~an Francisco cannot be further expanded and because of that was moving south and
that we were in it's direct path. This he stated will likewise be developed remarking that as
long as land is available annexation will take place in all co~unities. He said that what
was done in the past by custom is not correct and that the council has seen fit for this needed
change. The Barrett and Hilp interest he remarked came in when the council became aware of
these charges that were needed.
Councilman Bracco asked Mr. Barrett if he felt that the figure of $232.08as shown wms not fair
to which he replied he did not think it was fair. Councilman Bracco then asked if the donation
of the park and its development into a playground area would suffice for now and charges placed
later to which Mr. Barrett replied that he would be happy to reach a compromise and develop
the playground as long as it was not a burden on him. Councilman Smith at this point stated
that he heartily objected to this type of horsetrading.
Councilman Noonan stated it was difficult to see Barrett and Hilp a~ the last annexing agency.
If the figure as shown is correct then he felt that we should abide by it, further remarking
that the burden should be carried by each person instead of loading it on the present property
owner o
Mr. Feldman, attorney for the Barrett and Hilp interests, then gave a lengthy explanation as tc
the proceedings as they were started for annexation quite some time ago.
City Manager McClung then stated that possibly Mr. Barrett could be given credit for the expen-
ditures that had been made available to the city such as the park playground area, it's develo~
merit, and other costs and then apply these to the cost as outlined, reducing it by these credit
Mayor Cortesi remarked that in talking to Mr. Barrett and Mr. Sparolini, no mention had been
made of swapping the annexation of this area for the park that was given to the city recently.
Mr. Barrett concurred with 'Mayor Cortesi on this point.
Mrs. Boise stated that the first few purchases of homes made in Buri Buri were made on vets
priority. She further remarked on the. playground and shopping center stating that in the orig-
inal sale the agents had reported to the purchasers that this would be provided for them. She
claimed that a profit had been made on the sale of homes and the acreage sold to the Sterling
Builders. She stated that the park was charged in the male of homes to the residents and that
presently the park area is overgrown with weeds and would like to see annexation in the area bu
with consideration to the residents.
Mayor Cortesi remarked to Mrs. Boise that sometimes the salesmen were the ones that mislead the
people by promises to which she replied that this was not the case as Mrs. Simpson herself was
the one who had sold her the home and that these facts had been represented to her at the time
At this point Councilman Smith moved that we resubmit this study and analysis prepared by the
City Attorney and City Manager, that they request the Barrett & Hilp interests to point out
their objectional items, restudy and prepare so the City Council can decide the correct figure
and the council determine the correct figure which if equitable be presented to this subdividex
and future subdividers to be used in the future. Motion as made was seconded by Counci]~u
Noonan.
Under the question, Councilman Bracco asked if this would create a h~ardship on the Barrett an~
Hilp interests to which Mr. Feldmau stated that it would and had already created a hardship.
He also suggested a compromise in figures.Councilman Smith stated that the~e suggestions shou:
be in writing for council attention and then if not acceptable could be refused. Mr. Barrett
remarked that this subdivision had been prepared with a gr~at deal of engineering expense and
now they are faced with a terrific penalty due to the charges as discussed. Vote on the
motion and second as made was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen John Noonan and Telford ~aith;
Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Adolph Sani; Abstain, Councilmen Joseph Bracco and Emilio Cort~
Under ~iscussion, City Manager McClung suggested that possibly a metho~ of charging the subdi.
vider for these services could be done through the building permit. Mayor Cortesi suggested
accepting Mr. Barrett's offer and establishing the ordinance for these charges at a later dat~
Mr. Barrett stated that this was a problem of a moral issue since other subdividers building
in the neighborhood are not subject to this payment. Councilman Smith then moved, seconded b~
Councilman Bramco that the meeting be adjourned to Monday at 2 p. m. in order to continue the
Barrett amd Hilp matter. At this point Councilman Nooman requested Councilman Smith to withh¢
his motion so that he could move that the Mayor, City Manager, and City Clerk get together a~
schedule all matters now pending before this body to come up on the Monday meetings. Couucil~
Smith then withdrew his motion as originally made. The motion of Councilman Noonan was second
by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried.
Councilman Smith then moved that the meeting be adjourned to Mom~ay, August 3rd at 2 p. m. in
order to continue the Barrett and Hilp matter.. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Brac
and regularly carried.
Time of AdJcan~aent - 5:30 P. m.
Respectfully submitted,
City C~erk
APPROVED:
Mayor