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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1953-12-21PLACE: TIME: CAT J, TO OHDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: STEELING TERRACE DRAINAGE: ~0¥7 SEWAGE PLANT ALTERATIONS FINAL PAYMENT: PECKS EIGHTS_: USE OF CITY OWNED VEHICLES REPORT: TANFORAN AREA CONT~TED REZONING .' liEG~ MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN ERANCISCO HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1953 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:45 p. m. by Mayor Cortesi. Present: Councilman John Noonan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith Absent: None The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted and approved as submitted. C~maunic~tion was received from the office of the Director of Public Works regarding the drainage conditions in Sterling Terrace. This matter was ordered placed over to the next reg- ular meeting of January ~, 1954. Cv~unication was received from the office of the Works Engineer regarding the alterations to the Sewage Treatment Plant completed by Peter Soreusen recommending that the work be accepted and final payment be made to the contractor. Councilman SAni moved, secbnded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Works ED~iueer be accepted and final payment be made to the contractor. C~ication was received from the office of the Works Engineer, P. R. Blythe, and the Bank of Montreal, all re]~ive to Pecks Heights Subdivision. The communication of Works Engineer Randlett was concerning the installation of a fire alarm box and the bond to cover the guar- antee. The c~m~unicatiou of P. R. Blythe, the subdivider, was a request for a release of his bond for public improvements. The letter from the Bank of Moutrealwas to the effect that they were holding assets in excess of $1,000 in the name of P. R. Blythe for the in- st~Llatiou of the one remaining fire alarm box iu the subdivision as mentioned in the letter of Mr. Randlett. Councilman Sani stated that no recommendation accepting the improvements had been received from the Works Engineer or the Director of Public Works. Louis.Goss, Director of Public Works, stated that possibly this could be answered by Mr. Raudlett, the Works Engineer. Works Engineer Randlett stated that some question had arisen in the subdi- vision, one being the seal coating of one portion of the street. He remarked that Mr. Blythe stated that hew odld do this work. The other was with regard to a drainage problem but it appeared that this drainage came from Eecks Heights~3. He further remarked that the rest seemed to be iu order. Mayor Cortesi suggested that some attention should be given to the drainage problem in the area. Councilman Bracco stated that he desired a complete report from the Department of Public Works regarding this matter. Councilman Sani asked Fire Chief Welte if one fire alarm box wsm enough to which he replied that it was and wouldbe situated in the middle of the subdivision. Director of Public Works Goss then brought up the matter of a barrier that was supposed to have been erected ou the sub~ivision to which Councilman Sani stated that this was supposed to have been done and was to have been of anchor post type fencing or cyclone type inbedded in concrete. He further stated that this should be done and taken care of before acceptance was given. Mr. Goss then stated that another question had arisen with regard to rocks protruding from the bank, that they appeared to be iua loose condition. He stated that this was hard to tell if they were and that to verify this matter, someone such as a rock scaler should take a look at them and determine if they were loose. He concurred with Mayor Cortesi in looking into the drainage problem. At this time Mr. Goss referred to the map as submitted to explain the drainage as it now courses down Chapman Avenue. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Sani and regularly carried, that a complete report be submitted from the Director of Public Works. It was then mentioned that the council by their action did not accept any- thing relative to the subdivision,, including the fire alarm box mentioned. Councilman Smith stated that the alarm box is specified in the contract for public improvements. City Attorney Lyons stated that one approval would release the other and that if the council did not wish to release the one requested, that it hold over everything. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager relative to city owned vehicles used by department heads and employees. City Manager McClung gave an explanation regarding the matter stating that the information had been requested at the previous meeting. He gave a review of the information relative to the disposition of vehicles, enumerating the cars as they are used By various department hea~s and the purposes for which they are used. Coun- cilman Smith moved that the rec¢~w-~ndation of the City Manager be accepted and that we pro- ceed with the policy and that the equipment be used properly so that the city ~luld get the maximum efficiency. Mayor Cortesi at this point stated that the Police Chief and Fire Chief, since they are of an emergency nature, should be the only ones to have 24 hour use. Council- man Bracco seconded the motion as made by CouncilmaD Smith. Councilman Noonan stated that he was in agreement with the Mayor and could only see three vehicles that could be taken home, one was that of the Police Chief, the other that of the Fire Chief, and the third' that of the Supt. of Streets, that these vehicles had emergency use. He also felt that the City Manager should not be hampered in getting efficiency from the use of city owned vehicles. Mayor Cortesi also remarked that no city employee should use city vehicles to transport any member of his family. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. C~maanication was received frcm the office of the Planning Commission regarding contemplated rezoning of the Tanforan Area in San Bruno, requesting the working together by that City with the City of South San Francisco regarding matters concerning the development of prop- erty contiguous to each city. Councilman Sani stated that the reco~nendation of the Planning Co~nission was a good one and moved that the recommendation be accepted and the City Clerk or City Ma_~ager notify the neighboring city regarding this matter. City Manager McClung stated that the Clerk should notify San Bruno~ Councflm-n Bracco seconded the motion as made by Councilman Sani. Councilman Smith, under the question, stated that in the letter we should also offer our cooperation to work on mutual understanding as adjacent area near Tanforau is classified as industrial. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. SIGN ORDINANCE: POLICE OFFICER APP OINTMEETS, TIERNEY, CROSARIOL, SILVAS: F- FL~AN ELBF_aT TAYLOR SEWER RENTAL REFUND: DE TOMASI VARIANCE PERMIT: VAIANA VARIANCE PEF~4IT: L;G~G REALTY CO. SIGN PERMIT: SOUTH CANAL STREET IMPROVEMENT: Communication was received from the office of the Planning Commission regarding their letter of April 20, 195B ou the matter of a new sign ordinance to amortize all projecting signs. City Manager McClung stated that this had been referred to the Chamber of Commerce and the Businessmeu's Association. To date nothing has been heard from either group. He presumed that the best thing would be to contact these groups and then notify the council. Councilman Smith requested to know if the council could notify the Planning Commission to proceed and then have a report ready. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Manager write to the Busiuessmeu's Associatlou and the Chamber of Commerce regarding this matter. City Attorney Lyons stated that the new zoning ordinance includes this matter and that it could be made a part of the ordinance. Motion as duly made and seconded was regularly carried. City Manager McCluug stated that a meeting of the Business- men's Association was scheduled for the near future and that he would be present and give a verbal report at that time. Ccmmunication was received from the office of the Chief of Police concerning the appointment~ Of Francis Tierney, Theodore Silvas and Leo Crosariol as police officers, commencing their probationary period December 20 at the starting salary of $B25.00 per month. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the appointments as made by the Chief of PoliCe be confirmed. Ccm~nunication was received from the office of the Fire Chief regarding the injury sustained by Elbert Garrett while ou duty at the Central Fire Station in starting the motor of a toy train used iu the Christmas display. Communication as received was ordered filed. Cummunicatiou was received from the office of the Tax Collector regarding a request for refund of $B.75 for the first installment of sewer rental charge on tax bill of Roland Taylor. It w~s claimed by Mr. Taylor that he was at present not connected with the City sewer. City Manager McCluug stated he believed this to be correct as Mr. Taylor stated that a septic tank was presently in use and that .it would be in order to refund this money and give him a reasonable time to hook up to the city sewer line. Mr. Randlett also con- curred that this was correct. Councilman Saul moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that a refund be made to Mr. Taylor provided he was' not tied in with the city sewer line. Variance & Adjustment resolution ~362 as applied for by Antonio DeTomasi was received from the Planning Ccm~nissiou, recommending th_at permission be denied to resubdivide one parcel of land i. uto two lots, location given as lot i block 8. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be accepted and permission be denied. Variance & Adjustment resolution ~361 as applied for by Louise Valana, recon~nending that she be granted permission to construct a single car garage thirty feet from the property in- stead of the required seventy feet, located at 617 Cos~ercial Avenue, was received from the Planning Commission. Couucilma_u Bracco moved, seconded by Council~man Saui and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and permission be granted. Councilman Smith stated that he did not understand the matter regarding the thirty feet and seventy feet as mentioned iu the resolution to which Building Inspector Rozzi ex- plained that it was a variance ou the lot size in this neighborhood, that the house was in the rear and that the owner wanted the garage in front. Communication, was received from the Lang-Realty Co. regarding their request for a sign ad- vertising the development of the shopping center at the corner of Rickey Boulevard and E1 Camino Real. They stated that the difficulties which existed for the past few mouths had been resolved and therefore again made this request. Mayor Cortesi requested to know how large a sign this was to be and for how long was it to be there. Councilman Bracco asked Secretary of the Planning Commission, Victor Robinson, regarding the sizes to which he re- plied that it was to be 8' x 20'. Councilman Sani remarked that he was skeptical regarding the building time requesting to know if it would start soon or was the sign to publicize Laug Realty. He then asked if the Building Inspector had received plans for any contemplate building. C~ouucilman Bracco atated that we zoned .that for business and that a sign had to be put up to advertise for tenants. Councilman Saui said that he would like to see building iu this area. Couuci!mau Smith stated that the question was regarding whether or not it would be misleading to home buyers in that area; that if au ad was to advertise for occupant of a building it would be in order, but if it was to mislead prospective buyers of homes iu the area then it would not be in order. Councilman Noonan then suggested a motion that the permit could be granted with two prOVisos, one to give permission for a sign for six mouths,, and the other that if the building were not started by March of next year, the permit for th sign to be revoked. Councilman Smith then remarked that the sign should be to advertise only the respective area and not the Realty firm iu San Francisco. Councilman Noouan then moved that permission be granted for the sign for six mouths with the proviso that it be revoked if they failed to start construction on their first unit by March of 1954. Council- men Smith seconded the motion which was regularlM carried. C~unication was received from Morgan V. Spicer and H. R. Whiting, attorneys at law, for the firm of Pyromet Brazing & Heat Treating Company, relative to South Canal Street improve- meut. Councilman Smith wished to know what the feeling would be of the property ox~aers. City Manager McClung stated that if we accept the right of way we would be responsible for 50% of the improvement work. At this point, Councilman Noonan'stated that a title search had been requested by him ou the Colma Creek and that au attempt was being made to pass the street onto the City. He would first like to see how much the Land Co. would pay before we accept this street. He also stated that we have au obligation to keep the canal flowing but that the Land Co. should have something to bear iu this matter. He further remarked that he would like a legal opinion as to the obligation of the Land Co. Councilman Saul stated that industry had settled in that area and that people had bought there for an in- vestment and remarked that Councilman Smith had owned property in that area and later sold it. He further remarked that it seemed that people wished to make an investment and then expect the city to put in the streets. He further said t~at it was not the fault of the City but the fault of the buyers. Councilman Noonan wished to know the cost of Colma Creek, asking how much was Capital Outlay iu the area, such as permanent lining of the walls. He stated that this wo~ld be an expensive project and requested a study regarding the obligatic of the Laud Co. Councilman Smith said that after he had purchased property in the area men- TOWING AWAY OF CARS LINDENVILLE: DEPAR~ REPORT: MOLINU SEWER RENTAL REFUND: GHIORSI SEWER RENTAL REFUND: ROVETTA PERSONAL PROPERTY REFUND: OIL ROYALTY MONEY: SUNSHI~ GARDENS ~7: tioned and found that streets on either side were private, he saw and knew that he could get out of it by selling and had the right to do so. He stated that the City has a certain duty to perform and should do what we can to help those in industry iu the area. Councilman Noouan asked if the City Attorney would have the time to go into this. City Attorney Lyons stated that industry is of vital importance to the city but that legally the city h~d no right to improve the street, however an agreement might be worked out with the Land Co. or the property owners to improve the street at the expense of the adjacent property owners. He further stated that it was the obligation of the sellers to provide the buyers with a street. Councilman Noouan requested that a legal opinion be obtained as to how the Land Co. figures iu on this. Councilman Smith remarked that under the law, the city is required to keep the flow of water open. City Attorney Lyons stated that if the flow were changed it would be up to the person who made this change to keep it :properly entrenched. Councilman Noouan requested to know if the legal work entailed should be farmed out to some other attorney. City Attorney Lyons stated that he w~d welcome the information of other attorneys Who have had experience with this matter, also remark~mg that the city should be careful who they chose for this information. Councilman Noonau suggested that the matter be contin- ued to the next meeting for final disposition. Mr. Boido, present in the audience, stated that the channel should be maintained by the city. Counci3mau Noouau moved that the matter be placed GU the next meeting agenda for the overall solution to the problem. Councilman Smith secoudsd the motion, which was regularly carried. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularly carried, that the City Manager write to the attorneys for Pyrcmet Brazing & Heat Treating Co., advising them that they could form an assessment dis- trict for improvement if they so desired. C~m~unication was received from the South San Francisco Business Mens' Association regarding parking problems in the Lindeuville housing area and also complaints relative to the towing away of cars parked there. Couuci3~mau 'Smith asked if the cars were being towed out of the city to which Mayor Cortesi replied that they were being removed to Larry's Garage on E1 Camiuo Real, which is in the unincorporated area. Councilman Smith stated that the Housing Authority loses Jurisdiction when they are towed out of the City. Chief of Police Belloni was then asked as to whether or not he knew anything concerning the mat~ter to which he re- plied he knew nothing concerning this practice. Mayor Cortesi cited the loss to a man iu havim~ his car towed away ~when he had to pay for the towage, the storage, and the loss of a days work. Councilman Noonan remarked that the council had nothing to do with this and that they did not start this towing away iu the Lindenville housing area. Councilman Saul said that the City has uo authority in the area as this' is a Federal Government area. He then moved that a letter be sent to the Housing Authority and a letter sent to the Business Mens' Association regarding the disposition of the matter. City Attorney Lyons remarked that this was private property and that the city police have uo authority regarding parking violations iu the area. He further remarked that when cars are parked on private property, the owners of the property have the right to remove the cars if they are improperly parked. He said that the regional office made an investigation in the Lindeuville area, ordered a correction because of parked vehicles to be made through the local directors. The tenants in the Lindenville area were served with a written notice re- garding the towing away which would be instituted after a certain allotted time. The Housing Authority then made sure that proper insurance charges and the like were available before the towing was instituted. Places, he said, were available for parking according to the directors who made the survey but t~t it seemed that the people in the area did not wish to walk any distance to their home from where they had parked. Councilman Noonan stated that in order to get a definition on this matter, we be advised as to how many cars were towed away from the area when the letter is sent to the Housing Authority. Councilman Noonan asked how was the arrangement made on this matter to which City Attorney Lyons stated that during the day the hired help iu the Lindenville area makes the calls to have the cars towed aw~y. During the night a watchman is on duty and Larry's Garage makes periodical checks. Councilman Noonau requested that the motion be amended to include a request as to how many vehicles had been towed away. The amendment was made to the motion, which was seconded by Councilman Smith and regularly carried. Co~municati°u as received from the San Marco County Department of Public Health and Welfare, regarding the steps taken iu controlling air pollution and commending the council for their action, was ordered placed on file. Con~nunication was received from Antonio Molinu requesting a refund of $7.50 for sewer charges stating that no sewer connections were presently in effect on his property. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that a refund be made if it is verified that uo sewer connections exist. C~unication was received from Mkria Ghiorsi requesting refund of $9.00 on sewer rental charges as she was charged with sewer rental for two stores and two dwellings when in fact there were only two dwellings and one store. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Couucilm~n Smith and regularly carried, that a refund be made after verification of the sewer connections. Communication was received from Mrs. G. Rovetta requesting refund of $1.69 on personal prop- erty assessed GU her tax bill ~/4525, as the personal property iu the home is not owned by her, being rented out. Councilman Saui moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that a refund in the amount of $1.69 be made. C~unication received from the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Inc. regarding oil royalty money from oil drillings by companies on State tidelands was requested filed by Councilman Sani. Mayor Cortesi referred the matter to the City Manager for a report. Communication was received from the Garden Development Co. to the effect that they wo~ld assure the City that their company would make a physical installation of a guard rail as re- quested at an earlier meeting when the final map for Sunshine Gardens Subdivision ~7 was submitted for-approval. At that time the council approved the final map of Sunshine Gardens ~7, one of the conditions being that the guard rail would be installed GU Hillside Boulevard according to County specifications and the approval of the Director of Public Works, install- ation to be done by the Garden Development Co. at their expense. They requested the council .i CLAIMS: MONTHLY REPORTS: RESOLUTION NO. 1956 POST OFFICE BRANCH NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SAN FRAN- CISC0 AIRPORT: RESOLUTION NO. 1957 CORRECTING ERROR ASSESSME17~ ROLL: RESOLUTION NO. 1958 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE D.E~D: RESOLUTION NO. 1959 AGRF~miE~T WITH MULKEY: ~-/,,~ ~-- RESOLUTION NO. 1960 ACCEPTING D~ I~o-L KE"Y: f~-/,a 6~ STOP SIGNS, SUNSHINE GARDENS-CA~ELLATION OF TAXES, SCHOOL PROP- ERTY: ~/~ D ORDINANCE NO. 348 ADOPTING ELECTRICAL CODE: ~'i %"3 RESOLUTION NO. 1961 STONESON DEVELOPM~ COB. DEm: MISSION ROAD DRAINAGE: to authorize signature of the map on the strength of the letter submitted prior to the installation of the guard rail so that the installation of their water lines could be made and proceed with the subdivision. Mayor Cortesi then remarked about the blind street ou Evergreen at Hillside, which was creating a traffic hazard and requested that protective steps be taken in this respect. He requested that the County be notified to take the measures necessary. Councilman Sani moved that Hillside Boulevard should be widened as per the suggestion of the Chief of Police tb~t something shotLld be done, and suggested that the City Manager take this up with the County Supervisors. Councilman Bracco seconded the motion as made by Councilman Saul. Councilman Noouau, under the questiou~ suggested au am~_udmeut that some safety precautions be taken at Duce. Mayor Cortesi requested the Chief of Police place iu the subdivision some slow signs or stop signs. Motion as duly made and amended was regularly 'carried. Councilman Bracco then moved, seconded by Council- man Sani~ a~d';regularly carried, that the letter as submitted by the Garden Development Company be accepted and signature ou the map be authorized. Councilman Smith stated that before claims were submitted for payment, he moved, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularly carried, that the claim of Works Engineer Raudlett in the amount of $4600.00 for plans ou industrial sewers be withheld and presented at the next meeting along with the recommendation from the City Attorney for proper procedure of pay- ment at that time, also with the reco~neudation of the Director of Public Works and the reco~neudation of the Manufacturer's Association Engineering Consultant. Councilman Sani then moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried,., cthat laims as audited by the Finance Committee be paid. Total amount of claims - $46,568.6B' Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the monthly reports as submitted by the City Clerk, Tax Collector, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Buildiu~ Inspector, and Librarian, be accepted and filed. City Attorney Lyons then br.ought to the attention of the City Council a resolution he had prepared relative to the matter of the new post office branch proposed for the new adminis- tration building at the San Francisco Airport, reading the resolution in its entirety. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution of the CibyCouncil of the City of South San Fran- cisco.requesting the Post Master General of the United States to place, within the jurisdic- tion of the Postoffice of the City of South San Francisco the Postoffice branch proposed for the new administration building at the San Francisco Airport. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi% Bracco, Smith. Councilman Smith at this point remarked on the~service by the local postoffice, stating that it was very good as his firm receives mail from the Pennsylvania factory in a very short time. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Fran- cisco correcting an error in the unsecured property assessment tax roll for the fiscal year 195B-1954. Roll 'call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith. Councilman Bracco next introduced a resolutinn accepting a deed from the California Water Service Co. to the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noouan, Sant, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith. City Attorney Lyons then remarked that a matter had been pending from the previous meeting relative to Mr. Mulkey. This was concerning au agreement for the payment of $500.00 by the Cit~, with a credit of $B60.00 being allowed for the cost of constructing the public sidewalks in front of the property of Mr. Mulkey, with a net balance to Mr. Mulkey of $140.00 which was due him. Councilman Saul introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of au agreement betweau said City and Theodore Mulkey, aka Theodore A. Mulkey, and Erna Mulkey, his wife. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith. Councilman Bracco then introduced a resolution accepting a deed from Theodore Mulkey, aka Theodore A. M~lkey and Erna Mulkey, his wife, to the City of South San Francisco, Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonau, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith. City Attorney Lyons then stated that a resolution would be prepared regarding stop signs iu the Sunshine Gardens area after he had consulted with the Chief of Police. He further remarked that the matter of the resolution regarding the school taxes to be waived would also be brought UP at the next meeting. City Attorney Lyons then brought to the attention of the City Council the second reading of the ordinance adopting the Electrical Code of the County of San MateD, stating that the reading could be waived and it be introduced by title. Councilman Noonau moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried~ that the reading be waived and the ordinance be introduced by title. City Attorney Ly0us read t~e title of the ordinance. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith; Noes, none; Absent, none, Councilman Sani then introduced a resolution accepting a deed from tt~ Stoneson Development Corporation to the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Noouan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith. City Manager McClung then brought up the matter of the Mission Road Drainage stating that no new developments had arisen. He was of the opinion that it would be well to let the engineers settle the matter, present it to the council, and then the council act ou the reco~neudatious of the engineers. Councilman Noouau said that a solution had been requested sometime ago and nothing had been done. He desired to be advised as to the legal opinion ou what steps could be taken. He then moved that the Stoueson Development Corporation and the Garden Development Company comply by the next meeting and if they did not comply, in- struct our City Attorney to take the necessary legal steps. He then amended his motion that they meet ~th our Director of Public Works regarding this compliance. City Manager McClung then referred to the letter dated October 5 from the Works Engineer regarding pro- posal ~l plan on the matter of drainage in that area. Councilman Noouau remarked that a ST. PAUL' S METHODIST CHURCH VARIANCE PERMIT: ~o 9~ "B" ST~/~oDRAINAGE: VICTORY AVENUE IMPROV~EET: GOODRICH PROPERTY: ROSSETUI REFUND THIRD LAKE: ~-~ WINSTON MANOR RECREATION FACILITIES: note of compliance be receive~ by the next meeting or legal steps would be taken and that plan ~l was to be followed. He then moved that the subdividers be advised to indicate to the council by tt~ next meeting their desires to comply and if they did not ccm~ply, that they be advised that we would advise our City Attorney to take the necessary legal steps for compliance. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Smith. Councilman Sani, under the question, remarked on the money involved in the project, suggesting that the cost be first determined and see if it would create a hardship on the subdivider. He did not feel that they should be made to pay for all the costs.Director of Public Works Goss said that we had given them our proposal and that they were going to give us theirs, which they did not-do. Councilman Smith cited the expense of the city in removing the sand that washed down onto the street and that the only request that was made was for that area only. City Manager McClung remarked that the subdividers stated plan ~2 was the plan best suited for them. Councilman Sani was of the opinion that if we waited for a report by the next meeting, a solution would be reached. Director of Public Works Goss stated that nothing had been received iu writing yet to indicate that they would pay or contribute anything. Motion as duly made and seconded was regularly carried. The matter of the Variance and Adjustment permit of St. Paul~s Methodist Church was next brought up. Councilman Smith said that he had examined the site and felt that the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission should be accepted and so moved. Councilman Noonan seconde( the motion which was regularly carried. City Manager McClung stated that on the "B" Street Drainage, a meeting had been scheduled. The matter of Victory Aveuue improvement Ctty Mauager McClung remarked had been discussed with Mr. Gemlen. It was requested that his signature be affixed to the petition and City Manager McCluug was informed by Mr. Gemlen that he would contact the others in his firm and would advise. A letter was to be forthcoming. The m~tter of the Goodrich property was explained by Works Engineer Raudlett that tentative plans were laid over an assessment district and a meeting was b~ld with the Stewart-Warner plant. They were willing to go along with plans to see what au assessment district would cost. City Mauager McCluug explained the problems involved iu the area, stating that the eugiuger had only had a chance to discuss this with the property owner, Mr. Goodrich. He further rem~___rked that as soon as the engineer had spoken to all of the property owners, a report would be forthcoming. Director of Public Works Goss stated that everything had been done up to getting the consent of the property owners. Councilman Smith said that if this was so it might be proper to move to start the project. City Manager McCluug suggested that this be explained'to those concerned. Works Engineer Randlett said that everything was ready to be explained to the property owners, suggesting a meeting to be held ~dth all of them and a report be submitted. City Attorney Lyons stated that he would get the nec- essarypapers ready if Works Engineer Raudlett would give him the description. Councilman Smith at this time wished each council member a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He then moved that the seasons greetings be extended to the cG~m~issious of the City, thanking them for their work, to each city employee~ and to the citizens of South San Fran- cisco. This motion was seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried. Mrs. Rossetti then spoke from the audience requesting to know the status of her refund on Third Lane Improvement. City Clerk Rodondi stated that no billing had been received to date although the bonds had been delivered, Suggesting that he would call the printer the following day and ascertain if they would give him the amount of the bill by phone. This was authorize~ by mutual consent of the council. Councilman Noonan then brought up the matter of the development of the recreation area for Winston Manor, stating that he wished to rescind his prior motion and moved that the unex- peuded part of money at the time we hire a Recreation Director be used together x,ith money earmarked for the development of Winston Manor area playground. Councilman Saui then re- marked on the change of decision by Councilman Noouau, statin~ that he should be certain of what he wishes before he makes a change from one time to another. CounciLman Noonan explained that the reason for his change of motion was that by doing so it would be satis- fying the Recreation C~ssiou, the Winston Manor area, and everyone concerned. Councilman Smith suggested a meeting to be held with the Recreation Ccmm~issiou and lay out our plans so that individual and collective ideas can be carried out. Councilman Noonan then went on to explain a meeting he had attended with the Recreation Comissiou, that they did not agree with him ou all the plans and that it was for this reason he made his change of motion. Councilman Saul said that he desired a separate functio~ of the Recreation Department from the schools~ that he felt that the school wished to con- duct their own activities and we our own. He also stated that he felt all areas iu town should be treated alike. Councilman Noonan remarked that he wished to explore a plan by the State Legislature for the Joint district of using school facilities iu carrying out recreation activities. He further remarked that it x~s his desire to earmark money for the development of Wtuston Mauorl CityMauager McClung then explained the discussion which was held previously that undevel- oped-areas would be treated equally, sharing according to the sizes of their area. Council- man Smith remarked that if it was found that spreading money simultaneously ou all areas would not be l~easible, we could develop them according to their age. City Mao~ger McClung stated that by the next meeting he could have a report ou the development of playground areas. Councilman Smith said that ~ should look into taking care of the children's needs now and not worry about adult development, that they should be able to take care of them- selves and concern ourselves with the children's needs first. After some discussion, Coun- cilman Noouau moved that the Supt. of Recreation appointment be put ou the agenda for the next meeting. Council~an Bracco suggested an amendment to be included that the City Manager's reco~nendatiou ou the development of these areas be included. Director of Public Works Goss remarked ou the maintenance of these parks to be included iu these reports as w~ll. Mayor Cortesi ordered this to be done, uo second being made to the motion. Councilman Smith sug- gested that a meeting be arranged between the Recreation CG~ission and the Council to clear up the confusions that exist, that ~ listen to their complaints, desires, etc. BURI BUPJ PLAYGROUND: ~' 0 ,,,~1 APPROVED: Speaking from the audience under Good and Welfare, George Bosworth spoke on the develop- ment of the Buri Burl playground, citing ou the deed that was given to the City by Mr. Barrett for the area. He did not think that Burl Burl should have to wait for the devel- opment of the area by Mr. Barrett, that if he was not going to do it, appropriate action be commenced. He suggested that the City Manager be instructed to get plans ready and submit them to Mr. Barrett for this development. If he did not desire to do this development, then the City could go ahead with it. Councilman Saui~ at this point, read a letter dated December 4, sent by City Manager McClung to Mr. Barrett on the same matter. M~yor Cortesi extended to aL1 the seasons greetings, requesting to the council members a wish for better understanding and cooperation in the coming year. Mr. Charles Ledwith then co~limented the council members for the time given in conducting city affairs. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk