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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-12-07PLACE: TIME: CALL TO O~DER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: OPENING OF BIDS CONCRETE BOX GRmWD AVE. & INDUSTRIAL WAY: AGR~ WITH PACIFIC COAST FOIL COMPANY: CLkIM FOR DAMAGES: COMMERCIAL AVENUE STOP~ DRAIN: ST. PAUL'S METHODIST CHURCH VARIANCE P EE~IT: OFFICIAL PLAN LINES LEWIS AVENUE: OFFICIAL PLAN LINES PARKWAY: ~ · STANDARD OIL CO. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COL~CIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1953 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Preseul~: Councilmen John Noonan, Adolph Sani, ~tlio Cortesi,. Joseph Bracco Absent: C o~ucilmsm Telford Smith The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. First order of business was the opening of bids for the concrete box at Gr~nd Avenue and Industrial Way. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that bids be ~ened. After the bids received had been opened, read, and totals noted, Coun- cilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that all bids be re- Jected and deposits returned to the bidders with the notations that bids would be called for later after the first of the year. C~,Anication was received from the office of the City Mapager relative to an agreement offer~ .the city by Pacific Coast Foil Co. with regard to permission for the city to cross their prop- erty with an open ditch, the purpose of which w~s to carry sewage and storm water. This h~ad the approval of the Health Department. Councilman Noonan asked how was the area drained befo~ to which City Manager McClung replied that this involved the area where storm water from the box culvert empties, located at Industrial Way and East Grand Avenue. He further remarked that the Pacific Coast Foil Co. had hooked up to the box as a storm drain, however, the Healtt Inspector stated'to Mr. McClung that the wrater should have a free flow and that the open ditct was the only method to get this water to Colma Creek. He also said that the Pacific Coast Foil Co. ia giving an agreement for the ditch for a period of two years and at the expiration of this time the City w~s to recover it. He said that it carries more storm drain water than sew~. Councilman Noouau then asked what the installation of a sewer line would eliminate to which City Manager McClung remarked that two lines would have to be installed, one coming down Grand Avenue and the other from Airport Boulevard so that the industries in the area would be able to hook up to this service. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Brac( and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement. Communication was received from R~verend~Romain A. Swedenburg requesting payment of $25.00 damages caused when his car struck a school sign left in the street at night. On motion of Councilman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, the claim as submitted was denied. Communication was received from the office of the Director of Public Works regarding the quo- tatiou from Fay Improvement Co. in the amount of $1798.00 for the installation of a storm drain across Ccmm~rcial Avenue, west of Chestnut Avenue. Councilman Bracco requested to know how long it would take to complete this project to which Director of Public Works Goss stated twenty working days. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Noouau and regularly carried~ that the reco~nendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and he be in- structed to have the work Communication was received from the office of the Planning Cc~w,~ssion relative to the var- iance application of St. Paul's Methodist Church. Councilman Sani stated that due to the~ fact that one councilman was absent this evening and not having checked the property, it should be visited by the entire council to determine the solution of this problem. He there- fore moved that the matter be laid over to the next meeting and the Mayor inform all council members to inspect the property. Mr. Ledwith, present in the audience, stated that as an interested person in the matter, ~he wished to bring to the council's attention that it had been pending for some time. It was the attempt of the church to improve the c~munity and not be a detriment, stating that s~ne consideration should be given the work that was put forth by the Planning Commission already. Councilman Sani remarked that he would like to look into this before deciding, requesting to know if a delay of another two weeks would effect the church too much, to which Mr. Ledwith replied that the delay would 'not effect them but that he just wished to emphasize the one point regarding the pending of this matter for some time. Counci~m~_~n Noonan stated that he had inspected the property, had heard the delib- erations of the Planning C~aission, and could not see how it would effect the adjoining property owner. However he stated he was in acco~i to go along on the delay. Councilman Sani directed the question to Mr. Ratto, present, who is the protestant in the matter, asking whether or not ~he neighboring residents had~' indicated t~at a~pett~tion would be circulated to which Mr. Ratto replied that the neighboring residents would voice their disapproval bu~ that he had instructed them that presently it was a matter that directly concerned him only, but that if the council desired he would be willing to prepare a petition and circulate it in the neighborhood for signatures. Councilman Bracc6 seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Resolution #357 adopting official plan lines on Lewis Avenue between Green and Madrone 'was received fr6m the Planning Commission rec~ndiug adoption. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion be accepted. Resolution ~358 adopting official plan lines on Parkway was received from the Planning Com- mission rec~,~.~uding its adoption. Works Engineer Raudlett explained that this matter had cc~e up some year or so ago relative to the new school site near Chestnut Avenue which wo~ld provide for a~ street iu the rear of the property. Councilman Noonan asked Mr. Goss, Director of Public Works, if he had studied the matter to which he replied that he had and approved of it. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the recommendation 6f the Planning C~missiou be accepted. Use Permit ~353, as applied for by the S*aUdard Oil Co. requesting permission to erect a neon sign 4'4" x 35'7", was received from the/Planning C~m~issiou recommending that it be granted. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Coubcilman Sani and regularly carried, that the recGm~en- MINNESOTA MINING & MFG. C0. USE PE~IT: MIL0 FARNSWORTH VARIANCE PERMIT: VARIANCE PERMIT: ~O~-O C. A. ROLLEY USE PERMIT: EATJ.~N USE PERMIT: ARTERIAL STO~ SIGNS: OFFICERS RICHARDS AND HARPER SUSPENSION: OFFICER SHAFFLEY OFFICER DONATI ILLNESS: MEDICAL EXAMINATION POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES: LABORER & MAINTENANCE MAN ELIGIBLE LIST: PURDY CO. REQ~PEST TO BURN AUTOMOBILES: dation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Councilman Suni asked City Manager McClung how the widening on Baden and Linden w~s progressing to which City Manager McClung replied that a discussion had been held some three weeks ago and that work was to start after the holidays. The station would be relocated first so that it would be able to continue busi- ness and that after the station had been relocated, the widening of the street would take place · Use Permit ~354 as applied for by the Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Cb. to construct a sales office and warehouse, with'adequate parking for their employees at 308-320 Shaw Road, was received from the Planning Commission recommending that it be granted. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by .Couuci ~lman Bracco and regularly carried, that the rec~udatiou of the Planning Commission be accepted. Variance land Adjustment resolution ~356, as applied for by Milo G. Farnsworth to erect a patio sunroom directly behind his home located at 834 Circle Court, was received from the Planning Commission reco~neuding that permission be granted. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the' Planning Commission be accepted · Variance and Adjustment resolution ~359, as applied for by Angelo and Mary Cerquettini for a cue foot side Y~rd setback for 12'6" x 17' addition to the rear of existing building, was received from the Planning Commission rec~uding that it be-granted. Councilman Bracco moved, sec0uded by Councilman Saui and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com~issiou be accepted. Use Permit resolution ~360, as applied for by C. A. Rolley to construct a reinforced concrete building for the mam;~acture of cosmetics and warehouse, located at 206 Airport Boulevard, was received from the Planning C~m~tssion rec~ending that it be granted. Councilman Suni moved, s~cended by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning C~ssi~n be ~ccepted. use Permit~S61, as applied for by Mr. Oliver Kullen to construct a concrete block building and machine shOP, located at parcel 91 zone C, mas received from the Planning CGm~ission, recommending that it be granted. Councilmen Bracco moved~ seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the recGmmendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Cu~unication was received from the office of the Chief of Police relative to the location of arterial stOP signs at the following listed locations: Mission Road at Holly Avenue, Mission Road at Sequoia Avenue, Grand Avenue at Forest View Drive, Hillside Blvd. at Dolores Avenue, Mission Road at Evergreen Drive, Miller Avenue at Eucalyptus Avenue, Hillside Boule- yard at Evergreen Drive, Hillside Boulevard at Holly Avenue. A request was made that a resolution be passed for these installations. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco, that the recommendation as made by the Police Chief be accepted and referred to the City Attorney for the proper resolution. At this point~ City Manager McCluug remarked that the locations as given appeared to have the arterials~placed ou Mission Road instead of on the streets going into the main traveled thoroughfare. After a verbal correction had been made, the motion as duly made and seconded was regularly carried. Communication was received from the office of the Chief of Police and the City Manager rel- ative to the accident Involving the operation of a police patrol car by Officers William Hair and~George Richards. It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that both officers be suspe~ t-,,ediately for a period of ten days withoutpay. Counci~m~u Noouan suggested that the matter be placed ou the agenda for the next meetimg so that ample time may be had to read the reports submitted ou the matter before voting. Councilman Saul rem~_~rked that the matter had been pending from the last meeting a~d that it should be acted ou tonight. If it w~re not acted on this evening, ~e stated it would be the improper thing to do, amd suggested the suspensions take effect after the first of the year. He then moved that the recommenda- tion of the Chief of Police and City Manager be accepted and the suspensions be made after the first of the year. Couucilmsm Bracco stated to Councilman Noonan that ample time had been available for the looking into and reading of the reports prior to tonights meeting. He therefore seconded the motion as made by Councilman Sani, which was regularly carried, Couu- cilmauNoonan voting no. ? Comaunicatiou was received from the office of the Chief of Police regarding the absence of Officer Puruell Shaffley from duty since November 9 due to illness. C_~muuication was ordered placed on file. Cummunication was received from the office of the Chief of Police relative to the absence of Officer Leo Donati from his work on November 27 & 28 due to illness. Communication as re- ceived was ordered placed on file. Communication was received from the Personnel Clerk regarding the medical examination given the candidates~for the position of police officer, stating that all phases of the examination had been coe~leted and that the names of the candidates were placed on the eligible list in the or~er na~ed. Councilman Bracco moved that Francis Tierney and Theodore Silvas be appointed to the position of police officer and that the three remaining men be appointed as soon as the Chief of Police could use them. Councilman Suni remarked that the motion should read that the men should be appointed as soon as they are.available for appointment, to which Councilman Bracco agreed. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly car- ried. C_~--~nication was received from the Personmel Board regax~ing the eligible lists for Laborer aud Maiuteuauce Man. Councilman Sani moved that the eligible lists be accepted, placed ou file, but that uo appointments be made. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried. Cu~aunication w~-received from the office of the Fire Chief and County Health and Welfare Department regarding the application by PurdyCo. to burn old automobiles on their lot. Coun- cilman Suni asked Fire Chief~lte for information regarding these burnings. He replied that test burnings were now being conducted. Councilman Suni remarked on the recommendations as made by the Health Department. Inspector Reint Lingeman stated that if~the Purdy Co. could not burn, what would the council decide in the case of Fuller & Co., Swift and Co. and the local dumps. Councilman Sani stated that these local plants do not bring in trash from the CANCELLATION OF TAXES PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SCHOOL: ~II ~ VICTOR GIANELLI & OFFICER S1tAFFLEY SICK LEAVE: GUIDO DE I~A PROBATIONARY PERIOD: P_ SHAW ROAD GRADE CROSSING: DRAINADE PROBT,W~4 "B" STREET: IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT: GOODRICH PROPERTY SEWER LINE: ~-#3 P.G.& E. BILL: outside such as Purdy C-o. did. Councilman Noonan stated that the council should forbid this type of burning, that there should be better methods of reclaiming these metals than through the process of burning. Mayor Cortesi stated he saw no reason for penalizing Swift & Co., Fuller, and other plants that had been here for fifty years paying taxes to the city all durlug this time. Councilman Noonan remarked that we should take care of the new problems that are coming up and the problems of Swift, Fuller and the like, to be taken care of with the forming of the Air Pollution Board. Fire Chief Welte stated that Purdy Co. is presently burning old locomotives on their lot and were actually requesting another burning lot in addition to what they already have. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the permit be denied. Co~unication was received from the office of the Tax Collector regarding request that city taxes on certain properties acquired by the school be cancelled. Councilman Sani moved that the rec~ndatiou of the School District be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the resolution so that the taxes could be cancelled. City Att°rney Lyons stated that the council could cancel these taxes but that it should be done by resolution that he would prepare for the next meeting. Taxes, he stated, are au obligation of the property owner but that it would be in order for their cancellation as the agreement is between two governing bodies. Councilman Bracco seconded the motion as made which was regularly carried. Communication was received from the office of the Asst. Superintendent of Streets regarding the he~italization of Victor Gianelli on November 24 having undergone surgery. It was the ree~tion of Mr. Volkman that Victor Gianelli be given additional time not to exceed what w~ be the total of his days of accumulated sick leave. Councilman Sani stated that the c~ncil had discussed this matter and that thirty days had been agreed upon both in the ease of Officer Shaffley and Victor Gianelli. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Braeco and regularly carried, that thirty days sick leave be granted to Victor Gianelli frem November 24, 195B. City Clerk Rodondi breught to the attention of the council that no action had been taken for sick leave in the cs~e of Officer Shaffley. It was then ordered by the e~Ancil that Officer Shaffley be included in the motion as made for Victor Gianelli and that he also be given thirty days sick leave from the date of November 9, 1953. Communication was received from the Asst. Superintendent of Streets regarding the commence- ment of probationary period of Guido DeLuca as maintenance man in the Park Department. Pro- bationary period was to start as of December 7, 195B. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the rec~ndation of the Asst. Superintendent of Streets be accepted in the case of Guido DeLuca. C~anication was received from the Southern Pacific Co. together with a communication from the office of the Works Engineer, Charles Ran~lett, regarding the proposed agreement between the City of South San Francisoo and the Southern Pacific Co. concerning the public grade crossing at Shaw Road. Works Engineer Randlett stated that the agreement should be sent ~ack to the Southern Pacific for correction. Councilman Noonan asked relative to the paving of the area of the railroad tracks to which Works Engineer Randlett replied that the paving had already been done. Works Engineer Raudlett also stated that inasmuch as the city was at this location prior to the coming of the Southern Pacific, that the city should have preference regarding the Shaw Road crossing. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried~ that the recommendation of the Works Engineer be accepted and the Southern Pacific be so notified. Cozm~Anication was received from the South San Francisco Unified School District regarding the drainage problem ou "B" Street. Mayor Cortesi asked Works Engineer Randlett if he would give some explanation of this matter. He stated that when this part of "B" Street had been done au attempt had been made to obtain au easement from the San Francisco Housing Authority but that they would not grant one and s,~ggested that the city try some other means of taking care of this water. He rem~rked that since the normal flow went that way that we should have some agreement to allow the water to continue through its natural course. Any other way would be too costly to the city. City Manager McClung remarked tS~t a discussion had been held some time ago between the school,~...the Housing Authority and the city. The Housing Authority at that time stated that the pipe presently in existence was not adequate to handle the water. He said that the Housing Authority may allow us to use this pipe if we hold them harmless from any damage should the water back up. Councilman Sani remarked that there were presently drains in existence now emptying from the school onto E1 Camiuo Real and felt that it should be the school's obligation to correct these situations. City Manager McCluug said that an agreement could be entered into between the school and the city that the city would pipe the water out but that the school would be held responsible. Mayor Cortesi suggested that the matter be referred to the office of the City Manager for a solution to be arrived at between the school and the city, also that the Director of Public Works work on the matter along with the City Manager. Director of Public Works Goss stated that this matter should be an obligation of the school. Mayor Cortesi then instructed the City Manager and Director of Public Works to report back at the next meeting. C~mm,;~icatiou was received from the office of Charles Stark and Paul McComish, attorneys for the Gamlen Chemical Co., regarding ~ formation of the assessment district for the improve- meut of Victory Avenue and the installation of storm drain system iu that area. City Manager McClung interrupted before the letter wa~ read stating that a discussion was held this after- noon in his office with Mr. Gamleu and that Mr. Gamlen was satisfied that the assessment was a just one and rem~_rked that he would send a letter to the comncil withdrawing his protest. City Manager McClung requested that the matter be held over until the next meeting. Communication was received from Coy Goodrich requesting a sanitary sewer line to be brought to his property located ou Airport Boulevard. Accompanying his letter was one as received from the San Marco Oouuty Depa~%meut of Public Health and Welfare relative to the same matter. Councilm~u Noonan a~ked Director of Public Works Goss if he had had time to study this to which he replied that he had studied it with Works Engineer Randlett and was familiar with the problem. Works Engineer Randlett explained the sewer line in this area and the one planned for the Poetsch and Petersou area, both having been studied. Councilman Noouau sug- gested that the matter be held over to the next meeting for further discussion. Mayor Cortesi ordered this done. C~mnunication was received from the office of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. regarding a non-registering meter ou West Orange Avenue near Railroad, stating that an estimated addi- tional charge of SB9.BO was being billed fo~payment to the city. The bill for this amount was attached to their letter. Councilman Ssni moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and reg- ularly carried, that the amount as requestedby the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. be paid. POST OFFICE BRANCH S. F. AIKPORT: 5'/'-/7 PLAYGROUND FACILITIES WINSTON MANOR: ROZZI SEWER RENTAL: ~'t [~ PARADISE VALT.RY IMPROVEMENT ASSN. DANCE: CALIFORNIA VIKING SPRINEL~R C0. BUSINESS LICENSE: SOUTH CITY GRILL & LUNCH BUSINF~S LICENSE: £- RUSSELL HOWARD BUSINESS LICENSE: /-- / ~/'7 S?ONE & YOUNGBERG RE: ~ CONVEiTiEON: CLAIMS: RESOLUTION NO. 1953 RIGHT OF WAY ARMENTROUT: RESOLUTION NO. 1954 RIGHT OF WAY - SPONSLER: Communication was received from Virgil Ringue, Postmaster, relatiVe to the establishment of a post office branch at the new Administration Building at the San Francisco Airport. He requested that support be given this matter so that the South San Francisco Post Office could still include this iu their area and not be disassociated from South San Francisco. City Attorney Lyons stated that a resolution necessary for the matter had not been prepared as yet. Councilman Noonan moved that the resolution be d~'awn by the City Attorney and that the City Manager assist with the information ou the drafting. Mayor Cortesi suggested that a letter be sent to the proper authorities regarding this matter. City Manager McClung in- structed Mayor Cortesi that all city officials, business leaders, civic organizations and the like send letters to the proper authorities ~rgiug action ou the matter. He also sug- gested that the press lend as much effort regarding publicity ou the matter, stating that the council had under consideration the ~assage of a resolution u~glng'that the ':local Post Office continue to service the area mentioned. Lester Kelting, present in the audience, stated that quite aui'effort was being used by the cities of Millbrae and San Bruno to bring this area into their city and urged quick action so that South San Francisco might retain it. Councilman Bracco seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Fire Chief Welte Stated that it might be brought to the attention of the public and those interested in the matter that the local Fire Department for some years have been servicing the Airport with fire protection. It was also suggested that it be m2utioued as well that the_ Police Depart- meut has been performing a like function for a number of years. Communication was received from the improvement group of Winston Manor #1 requesting that the City Council take the necessary steps to improve the two lots facing on Elkwood Drive for playground purposes. Plans for adult amusement facilities in the form of a softball diamond were requested to be discontinued, at this time. It was also requested that the Water Department easement between Dural Drive and Arlington Drive be planted and designated as a municipal p~rkwmy. Councilman Noonan stated that there was a possibility of developing this playground at this tfme. He stated in view of the fact that no playground director was presently employed, that amount of money which represented his salary could now be diverted to be spent o~ the development of the playground. Councilman Noonan then moved that the sum of $~$0.00 be allocated for the development of the area in Winston Manor #1, ~2 and ~B, the source to be allocated from the salary of the Director of Recreation, and that a representa- tive of the area meet with the Recreation Commission and report be submitted to the council regarding its development. City Manager McClung stated that if this money which would have been paid to the Director of Recreation was spent, it would mean that a director could not be appointed until July of next year. Councilman Sani stated that possibly the water pipes should be put in first for proper planning. He also remarked that we did not have to commit e~ves at this time regarding the amount but could allocate this money as the funds were needed. Councilman Bracco stated that in his experience from prior cases, if the finances. were not committed they were never available when the time arose for their use. He therefore seconded the motion as made by Councilman Noonan which was regularly carried. C~m~unication was received from Mrs. A. Rozzi requesting a refund of $7.50 for sewer rental on a home which is not rented at the present time nor will be rented until such time as it is renovated. City Attorney Lyons stated that in the ordinance it mentions sewer connections. Nothing is mentioned about those being used or not used. He stated that the ordinance was drafted ou the basis of sewers connected. If the facility is connected uo refund can be made and could not see any reason for a refund. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the claim be denied as per the instructions of the City Attorney. Co~munication was received from the Paradise Valley Improvement Association requesting per- mission to hold its annual Christmas Dance on December 12 from 9 P. m. to i a. m. at the American Legion Hall. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that permission be granted with the proper police protection to be provided. Application for business license w~s received from the California Viking Sprinkler Co. to engage iu the business of fire protection, engineering, contracting at 251 Shaw Road. Coun- cilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the application as submitted be approved and license be granted. Application for business license was received from the South City Grill and Lunch, 238~ Grand Avenue, to engag~ in the business of lunch and restaurant. This bore the approval of the Health Inspector. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that application as submitted be granted and license be issued. Application for business license was received from Mr. Russell Howard to engage in the busi- ness of retail vegetables, house to house, location for business given as 246 Armour AVenue. Notations were received from the Health Department and Building Inspector's office to the effect that in checking the residence no one could be fe~nd at that address, information having been received that the applicant had moved away approximately one week before. Coun- cilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani aha regularly carried, that the application as submitted be denied. Communication was received from Stone & Youngberg extending their thanks to city officials who visited them iu their hospitality room during the recent League of California Cities Convention in San Francisco. C~anicatiou was requested placed ou file. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that all claims as audited by the Finance Committee be approved. Total amount of claims - $40,002.81. City Attorney Lyons then stated thata number of resolutions had been prepared to be passed this evening. First resolution was introduced by Councilman Bracco and was a resolution accepting right-of-way from Paul B. Armeutrout and Frances Armentrout, to the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows; Ayes, Councilmen Noouan, Saul, Cortesi, Bracco; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Smith. Counc%lman Sani next introduced a resolution accepting right-of-way frGnGregoryF. Sponsler and Mamie K. Spousler, to the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noouau, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Smith. LOTS FOR PLAYGR~ W~NSTON ~OR #5: ~'1 o? RESOLUTION NO. 1955 PUBLIC IMPROV~ SUNSHINE GARDENS ORDINANCE NO. 347 CREATING OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: ~r,I~LICAL CODE O~OZNANCE: C~ EASEMENT: ST. PAUL' S METHCDIST CHURCH: CALIFORNIA GO~F CLUB SEWER RE1F~AL: , DOVICHI VAB3_Ad~ E PFdRMIT: STERLING TERRACE DRAINAGE REPORTS: ,CIVILIAN DEFENSE: APPROVED: Mayor City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter of the lots for recreational purposes as deeded to the City by Stoueson Development Corp. in Winston Manor ~5. Councilman Noonan asked if this area had been gone over by the Recreation Commission to which City Manager McCluug explained regarding the transfer of lots that took place some time ago but that they had not been looked at as yet. Councilman Noouau then suggested that this matter be held over which the Mayor instructed to be done. Resolution w~s introduced by Councilman Bracco as follows: "A resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of an agreement between said city and Garden Devel~nt Company, a private corporation, relative to the construction of public improvements in that certain subdivision known as Sunshine Gardens Subdivision No. 7." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Semi, Cortesi, Bracco; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Smith. The second reading of the ordinance creating the office of Director of Public Works was next taken up. City Attorney Lyons stated that it could be read by title only and the reading of the ordinance be waived. Councilman Bracco then moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regu- larly carried, that the reading be ~aived and that the ordinance be introduced by title. Roll call vote on the adoption of the ordinance was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonau, Sani~ Cortesi~ Bracco; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Smith. The ordinance regarding the adoption of the Electrical Code of the County of San Mateo, effective October l, 195B, was next brought up. City Attorney Lyons stated that this was prepared to bring it into conformity. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried~ that the reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be introduced by title only. Ctty AttorneyLyous then read the title of the ordinance. Director of PuBlic Works Goes then asked City Attorney Lyons relative to, the easement on Commercial Avenue of the California Water Service requesting to know if the deed is available~ City Attorney Lyons stated that he would check. Mayor Cortesi then appointed the full council to meet at St. Paul's Methodist Church Monday, December 14 at 3 P. m. Mayor Cortesi next brought up the matter of the California Golf Club not paying sewer rental and requested a letter to be sent them for this payment or that the service would be cut off. Councilman Sani requested that they be billed for this service. City Attorney Lyons stated that they could be billed for as far back as three years. Mike Minucciani, present in the audience, stated that quite a few years ago while he was a member of the City Council, Calif- ornia Golf Club had been given permission to hook up to the city facilities. B. J. Rodondi then spoke on the variance permit requested in the matter of ~&r. Dovichi, who wished to build apartments. He stated that filing fee had been paid and application had been filed but that it was later found that they were given the wrong application. They there- fore had to refile and pay another filing fee, which they did. He wished to know whether or not permission could be given his client to make the excavation and pour his foundations as it was his understanding that the entire area was to be rezoned permitting such construct- ion. City Manager McClung explained tBmt this should be a spot zoning but that th~ Planning Co, w, lssion did not wish to give such zonings out if possible. George Bosworth, member of the Planning Commission present, stated that although a mistake had been made a resolution of intention calling for rezoning of the complete area was presently in progress and that it would be ~oned just as quickly to allow the building as if he applied under a variance permit~ City Attorney Lyons stated that technically speaking, Mr. Dovichi could not do any work until this zoning has been done properly. Mr. Goss stated that the owners were faced with this problem~ that should the excavation work be done and protests were filed by the neighbors in the area, would the owner be willing to undo everything that has been done. City Attorney Lyons stated that proper procedure must be followed to carry this forth. C~ancilman Noonan then stated that in view of the fa~t that a Department of Public Works had now been set up, he morned that the reports of Engineers Klassen and Charles B~ndlett on the drainage problems in Sterling Terrace be referred to Mr. Goss, that he seek advice from the groups in the area and report back howwe can correct this situation. Councilman Bracco sec- onded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilman Noonan then moved that the Civilian Defense Board be reactivated and put into the laps of veterans organizations for them to send two representatives to the meetings in .au effort to reactivate this group. Councilman Sani stated that this group was already in acti~ and he did not feel that this step was necessary. It seemed to him t~at this appeared to be some form of a political plug. Councilman Noonan replied stating that it was an effort to seek out persons and fill the vacancies. Councilman Sani stated that a meeting had been held by General Robertson on Civilian Defense. He further remarked that if appointments are to be made in order to ca~ry out titles, then the purpos~ is not being accomplished. City Manager McClung stated that it appeared no one wished to be block warden or take care of their own individual area./ Again Councilman Noonan stated that the idea behind the plan was to place responsible persons in a position to fill those that were v~cant. George Bosworth stated that the immediate problem is to do what we can to get people interested. Councilman Sani stated that measures were taken to recruit people by speaking to various organizations and groups but this was to no avail. City Manager McClung stated that those interested send in recruits and that he would welcome this plan. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at IIp. m. Respecti~,l ~ y submitted, City Clerk