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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1954-01-04PLACE: TIME: CALL TO 0RDE,R: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: SECOND LANE IMP. PROTEST HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 1962: PECK'S EIGHTS IMPR0~: PARKWOOD COMETY METHODIST CHEH SEWER CONNECTION: COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS: SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT OPERATOR EL~iBLE LIST: FREEMAN & RHEES APP01NT~: p- DILLON & ANDERSON APPOINTMENT: REV. LARSON REQUEST FOR TAX REFUND: ~' 1/~, RATT0 WEED ASSESSMENT REFUND REQUEST: ~'/10 McQUEEN REQUEST FOR SEWER RENTAL REMIND: REGULAR MEETl~G OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD M0~AY, JANUARY 4, 1954 Council Chambers, City Hall 8p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p. m. by Mayor Cortes'i. Present: Councilmen John Noouan, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi, Joseph Bracco, Telford Smith Absent: None The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. assessment for the The first matter on the agenda was the protest hearing on the/improvement of Second Lane. City Attorney Lyons explained that a hearing had been scheduled for tonight so that those interested could enter their protests if they desired. Mayor Cortesi asked if anyone wished to enter a protest. None were registered. Mayor Cortesi ordered the protest hearing closed. Councilman Sani introduced a resolution confirming assessment for improvement work performed under Resolution of Intention ~1881, adopted May 4, 195B. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Sani, Cortesi, Bracco, Smith.~ Communication was received fr~n the office of the Director of Public Works regarding the acceptance of improvements at Peck's Heights Subdivision. Councilman Sani remarked that he noted that only lots 17 thru 24 had been provided to have the fence installed overlooking the bluff, and wished to know whether this was going to take care of all of this property. Director of Public .Works Goss replied that it was to cover the lots~meutioned and all the lots overlooking the bluff. It was to be installed by Mr. Blythe only, the agreement having been signed by Mr. Blythe himself. Councilman Sani stated he did not feel that seven lots as mentioned was enough protection to wbich Mr. Goss replied that the fence was to extend a sufficient distance from each side of the lots as mentioned. Mayor Cortesi requested that the matter be discussed towards the end of the meeting. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding a letter as re- ceived from the Parkwood CG,~uuity Methodist Church requesting permission to connect to the city sewer, located at Alida Way and Dorado Way iu Country Club Park. He reca~mnended the granting of permission for this connection. Councilman Bracco moved, sec~%ded by Councilman Saul and regularly carried, that the rec~eudatiou of the City Manager be accepted and permission to connect to the sewer be granted. C~munication was received from the office of the City Clerk regarding reports as received from department heads relative to employee's illness, appointments, etc., to be made as "information copies" ou the council agenda. Councilman Saui remarked that all reports be issued on a monthly basis relative to these matters and moved that one monthly report be received from the department heads. Councilman Noouan seconded the motion which was regu- larly carried. Communication was received from the Personnel Board regarding the candidates who passed all phases of the examination for Sewage Disposal Plant Operator and Relief Operator, list- ing their names iu the order as they appeared ou the eligible list. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Couuci.Lman Bracco and regularly carried, that the list as submitted by the Per- s°uuel Board be accepted. Communication was received from Supt. of Streets Henry Schweining recommending the appoint- ment of Ralph Freeman and Ervin H. Rhees as relief operators at the Sewage Treatment Plant, subject to the passage of satisfactory medical examination. Councilman Sani requested information as to the ages of the men to which City Manager McClung replied that he could not answer the exact age of both men but felt that Mr. Freeman was below the age of 45 and Mr. Rbees was in his early thirty's. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the recommendation of Supt. of Steeets Schweining be accepted. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding a letter as received ~r~n Asst. Supt. of Streets Raymond Volkman, who rec~ended the appointment of Mr. Lyle Dillon and Mr. Lester Anderson as maintenance men in the Street Department. City Manager. McClung recommended the appointment of these men as suggested by Mr. Volkman. Councilman Saui again requested information as to the age of both men. City Manager McClung stated that Mr. Dillon was in his early thtrty's and Mr. Anderson,s age was unknown to him. Mayor Cortesl remarked that Mr. Anderson was approximately 4~ years of age. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager and Asst. Supt. of Streets be accepted. Communication was received from the office of the~ax Collector regarding a letter as re- ceived from Rev. Larsou requesting a refund of taxes ou his tax bill ~4202. Mayor Cortesi requested that the City Clerk inform the City Attorney relative to this matter and have a ruling fo~ the next meeting. Co~nunication was received from the office of the Tax Collector regarding a request from David W. Ratto for a refund of weed assessment iu the amount of $1B.50. Councilman Sani suggested that when claims such as this are received they should be forwarded to the proper party and requested that the matter be sent to the Supt. of Streets for checking. It was then moved by CounciLman Sani, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that this matter be referred to the proper department head for recommendation to the City Council. C~anication was received from the office of the Tax Collector regarding a letter received from Frank McQueeu requesting a refund of sewer rental, stating as his reason that his duplex was converted to a single dwelling. Councilman Smith r~marked that the property was listed as duplex,~hilted as duplex, and then changed to a single family residence later. He wished td know if it would not be in order for the proper~owners to notify the city prior to billing regarding alterations and save the extra expense iu making a refund. City Attorney Lyons concurred that it would be in order to notify the city. There were no provisions in the resolution providing for a refund, however, he remarked a revision is needed on the payment of charges by some industrial property owners. He further stated that a refund should not be given ou the first installment but that if the city desired, it could make an ad- justment ou the second installment of taxes. Councilman Smith moved that if the statements were correct the city cancel present charges as a duplex, bill as a single dwelling, and refuse a refund. City Attorney Lyons wished to know if this was to cover both installments or the first one only. Councilman Smith then withdrew the motion as previously made. Coun- cilman Smith then moved that the matter be held over until a report is had. He further re- marked that this also included instructions to the City Attorney for a redraftiug of the resolution. There was uo second to the motion. Mayor Cortesi requested that the matter be laid over for further study. BRASCHI & TOMLINSON Co~nunication was received from the Recreation Department recGmnending that'Romolo Braschi and Alex Tomliuson be approved for employment as playground directors ou a part-time basis. Councilman Saul moved~ seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the recom- mendation of the Recreation Commission be accepted. SUPT. OF RECREATION POSITION: CORTESI SUIT AGAINST CITY: ELLINGSON'S SPORT CENTER BUSINESS LICENSE: Communication was received from the Recreation Department regarding the appointment for the position.of Supt. of Recreation, recently vacated by the resignation of Anthony Buljau. Couneilma5 Noouau stated as follows: tint so uo misunderstanding would be made, a motion at the last meeting was made by him for the placement of this item ou the agenda touight.~ Mayor Cortesi remarked that in speaking to the City Manager, he was informed fourteen applicants had applied for this position. He suggested a meeting be held on next Monday night for the discussion on the selection of au applicant. He then designated Monday night at 7:30 p. m., inviting the Recreation Co~mission to attend. Councilman Smith stated that topic ~l at the meeting as called by the mayor should be regarding what type of recreation program would be conducted, the selection of a man, and what his duties would be. Communication was received from Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon, attorneys at law, regarding the suit of Cortesi vs. the S~AthernPacific Co. and the City of South San Francisco. This communication was notifying the city that they could engage counsel of their own choice at their own expense to be associated with their firm in the defense of this action. The firm of Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon had been retained by the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. for the purpose of ~efending the city in the action. Mayor Cortesi stated that City Attor- ney Lyons would represent the City. Counci~uan Smith requested to know the amount of cover- age the city had by insurance to which City Attorney Lyons remarked that he was of the opinion.that it was in the ~uount of $100,000.00. Councilman bhuith then stated that since the size of the suit was large, he would like to suggest that the City Attorney be allowed to retain outside counsel if he needed this additional help. Councilman Sani said that if the City Attorney needed additional help he could present this matter to the council. City Attorney Lyons suggested that a full scale insurance coverage survey be made to ascer- tain if additional coverage is needed. Councilman Smith stated that he felt the insurance companies should do this. City Manager McClung remarked that a survey was presently under way and being conducted on this same matter. Councilman Smith asked if the city was under litigation and added insurance was needed, could we secure this coverage while under liti- gation to which City Attorney Lyons remarked no, we could not, but that we could get added insurance coverage after the litigation action had taken place. Application for business license was received from Glen Ellingson to engage in the business of sporting goods under the firm name of Ellingsou~s Sport 0enter, 232 Grand Avenue. Coun- cilman Saul moved that the application as requested be granted. Councilman Smith wished to know if this application had been checked by the proper department heads to which Fire Chief Welte remarked that it was a masonry building and that it was iu order to grant this application. Councilman Smith seconded the motion which was regularly carried. SOUTH CITY SEAFOODS BUSINESS LICENSE: Application for business license was received from Zella Staniotes, ll40A~olltster Street, San Francisco, to engage in the business of fish and crab store under the firm name of South City Seafoods, 321 Grand Avenue. City Clerk Rodoudi brought to the attention of the council that it bore the recommendations of the necessary department heads,~approving the applicatiou with certain provisions. Councilman Bracco moved, seconded by Councilman Sani and regularly carried, that the application as made be granted, subject to the provisions as enumerated. TEMPONE PEDDLING LICENSE: ~ Application for business license was received from Edward J. Tempone, 421 Nevada Street, Sm Francisco, to engage iu the business of peddling fruits and vegetables on the highway near the Chinese Cemetery. Inasmuch as the application was interpreted to mean the conducting of business from a parked truck ou the highway, Chief of Police Belloni was asked for his recommendation to which he answered that it be denied ou this basis. Councilman Sani then moved that the application be denied ou the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Mayor Cortesi requested that the matter be bald over to the next meeting for further information. CITIZEN'S SCHOOL C 0MMITiF_~ PARADE PERMIT: C~m~unication was received from the Citizen's School Cu~ittee requesting permission for a parade of school children ou the morning of Wedn~sday~ January lB, 1954 with an alterna- tive of having it a day or so iu advance of the above date if weather conditions did not permit it being held on Wednesday. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the request as made be granted. UNGARETTI DAMAGED CURBING: ~'-/~ ~ SAN FtL~NC!SC 0 BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT COMMISSION: ~-/ 33 .C~m~unication was received from Mrs. Rose Ungaretti regarding damaged curbing in the front of her hcme at lO1 Maple Avenue, requesting that the repairs to the curbing be made by the city. Councilman Saul remarked that the city did fix these curbs and gutters, suggesting that the matter be referred to the City Manager to be taken care of. He then placed this in the form of a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried. Communication was received from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Commission, which was referred to City Manager McCluug for explanation. City Manager McClung outlined what this commission could do regarding a rapid transit district iu the Bay Area. He further remarked that in speaking to one of the heads of this cGEnissiou he was informed that at the next meeting of the North County Councils, a reFesentative wo~ld be there to explain i~ full the functions of this commission. This would be at the meeting of January 14. Councilman Sani remarked that since this is a request for help he moved that all assistance and aid be given to this by city officials. Mayor Cortesi suggested that the improvement clubs be called and given this information regarding this rapid transit. Councilman Smith suggested to Councilman Saul that we wait to hear what the C~m~ission's aims would be before we go to any expense. Mayor Cortesi requested the attendance of all council members to the meeting of January 14 and referred the matter to the City Manager for a report. STATE BLIND PRODUCTS PROTEST AGAINST SOLICITING ORDINANCE: COMMISSION OF HOUSING C0~YFERENCE: JR. CHAMBER OF CC~E SUPPORT RE POST OFFICE BRANCH AT AIRPORT: CLAIMS: ~'o ~.B, RESOLUTION NO. 1963 INSTALLATION GF STOP S Gr S: RESOLUTION NO. 1964 CANCELLING TAXES SCHOOL PROPERTY: STEELING TERRACE DRAINAGE: :~"0 ~ 7 SOUTH CANAL STREET IMPROV~4ENT: OLD MISSION ROAD DRA1Y~AGE: BARRETT & HILP PROPERTY: Communication was received from the State Blind pr~oducts requesting permission to con- duct door to door sales, also remarking that the recently passed ordinance on soliciting created a definite hardship ou their concern. Councilman Noouan stated that in this case theordiuance be waived or amended to allow this type of sales. City Attorney Lyons re- marked that it was the policy to help the blind, that the fee could be waived, and proper police registration be obtained. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that the license fee be waived and proper police clearance be obtained. Communication was received from the Department of Industrial'Retations, C~m~ission of Housing, extending invitation to attend the conference to be held iu San Jose on January lB, 1954. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by CounciLman Bracco and regularly carried, that the ccemnuuication be filed and the conference be attended by those who desired. Cc~unicationwas received from the South San Francisco Junior Chamber of C~merce, regard- iug the passage of a resolutlou by that body relative to the matter of retention of juris- diction by the South San Francisco Post Office over the San' Francisco Airport area. Coun- cilman Noouan suggested that {he mayor, through his office, commend the Junior Chamber of Commerce in taking the lead ou this matter. He further remarked that their activities have been numerous iu respects such as this, that when the mayor requested public support this bod~ was one of the first to offer its assistance. Counci~ljnan Sani also suggested that the Chamber of Cc~merce be c~m~euded for their support, that although they did not submit a letter stating that they had given it their support, nevertheless they did lend their aid in this respect. He suggested that they also be sent a letter of thanks by the Mayor. The City Clerk was then instructed by Mayor Cortesi to send the letters as mentioned to the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Sani moved, seconded by Councilman Bracco and regularly carried, that all claims as audited by the Finance Committee be paid. Total amount of claims City Attorney Lyons next brought up the matter of the resolution providing for the installa- tion of certalu stop signs iu the Sunshine Gardens Subdivision area. Councilman Bracco introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco providing for the installation of certain stop signs. Roll call vote was as follow~: Ayes, Council- men Noouan, Saui, Cortesi~ Bracco, Smith. City Attorue~Lyous then brought up the matter of the resolution regarding the cancelling of taxes ou certain property acquired by the South San Francisco Unified School District. Councilman Smith introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco cancelling all real property taxes assessed against certain property acquired by the South San Francisco Unified School District. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Saul, Cortesl, Bracco, Smith. The matter of Sterling Terrace drainage was next brought up under unfinished business. Councilman Noonan remarked that he understood representatives of that area were present tonight and were discussing this with the engineer. He suggested that until some agreement was reached that it be laid over. This w~s concurred to by the entire council. The matter of South Canal Street improvement was next brought up. Councilman Noonan stated that he was under the impression that the whole matter of Colma Creek ~.~s to have been placed ou the agenda for this evening, suggesting that it be placed ou the agenda for the next mee~iug~ that au auditor's report ou the money spent be provided, that all legal docu- ments, deeds, etc., on the property be placed ou file in the Clerks' Office for survey. He also stated that he wondered why the Land Co. was not iu on this action in which only the City and Mr. Baum l%ad been mentioned. Mayor Cortesi stated that the Drive-In Theatre, at the'tim~ that construction was taking place, was informed that their area was below the level of the creek but that they had replied that they would take their chances. Councilman Noou~n stated that problems have been created due to this and that it should be determined what the Land Company's position is. Councilman Sani remarked that Colma Creek ~s there for a number of years, that the lining in the creek was done during depression years, the materials being furnished by the city and the labor by the government. Mr. Boido spoke from the audience stating that the county came along and built a channel to the edge of the city limits, that water came iu fast, damaging property in the area and the city tried to help in this damage by building a channel. He further remarked that the countl is the blame for this work. Mayor Cortesi suggested that the City Manager prepare a report ou this matter. Councilman Noonau requested information from the year 1944. The matter of Old Mission Road drainage was next discussed. A letter dated December 1953, as received from the Garden Development Company regarding the drainage matter, was read by City Manager McClung. Mayor Cortesi mentioned relative to a meeting date to be set. City Manager McCluug stated that the meeting coul~ be called at the discretion of the counci2 Councilman Saul said that this was referred to the engineer for a meeting and report to be brought back. Mayor Cortesi requested that a meeting of the engineers be held and a report be submitted by that body to the City Council. Councilman Smith, under unfinished business, brought up the matter of Barrett & Hilp. He requested the City Manager to read the letter from Barrett & Hilp, dated December 29, 195B, which City Manager McClung did. City Manager McCluug then remarked relative to a conver- sation he had this morning with %henew developer who is to buy the Barrett & Hilp subdi- vision, that tt~y are x,illing to bind themselves ou the committmeuts of ~'. }k%rrett. Dis- cussiouwas~held relative to the playground development and at this time City ~.~uager M~Cluug gave detailed estimates available ou the Winston Manor playground and E1 Camiuo Real playground, giving the figures which were estimates that included only the necessary developments such as grassing, sidewalks, sandboxes, and watering system. No equipment x~ms included but womld probably incur ,1,O00.O0 more expense per park. Councilman Smith requested that the maintenance of the parks would also be au overhead item that would i~ve to be considered to which City ~nager McClung stated that a large park like E1 Camiuo Real would require one full-time man per day to care for its upkeep. Discussion x~as then held ou the further development of Orange Avenue Park instead of E1 Camiuo Real %~hich would probably be less expensive. It ~s suggested by Councilman Smith that if the E1 Camiuo Real park is necessary, then develop this area, but first ascertain the greater good for the majority of the people. Councilman Noonau asked what are the needs for playgrounds. Do we CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB SEWER RENTAL: .4"//o COUNTY PARK, NORTHERN PART OF COUNTY: JOI~ MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISS ION: SPRUCE AVE~EIE DRAINAGE: ESCHELBAC H PRCPERTY: ~-~ - JOINT MEETING ~,f!TH PLAN~NG COM},TISSION: SMITH SEVEN PROPOSALs: CITY POUND: APPROV~: need a small one in subdivisions or is it necessary for another ball diamond. City Man- ager McClung stated that the same pattern could be followed as was done in the case of Francisco Terrace in which a census was taken of the age groups to ascertain if they were of playground a~e-groups or older, further suggesting that the same method could be followed in these other areas. He further remarked on getting the model airplane groups removed from their present location at the city park and leave this area open for other activities. Mayor Cortesi asked that consideration be given to the people in the north part of the City as they are in an under privileged area and should be giyen consideration as well. He asked that they be treated alike and that one group not be treated better than another. Councilman Smith then asked for the figures on the development of the parks as explained earlier by City Manager McClung. These were given by City Manager McClung and Councilman Smith then requested that these figures be kept in mind relative to the discussion to be held with the Recreation Con~ission. Mayor Cortesi then asked City Manager McClung if any new developments had been reached on the California Golf Club matter. City Manager McClung replied that the information was being checked but that it was not as easy to obtain as w~s thought. Mayor Cortesi then remarked that at the North County Council meeting some six months ago, mention was made of obtaining a county park ou the north end of the county. He stated that nothing had been done or anything received from the county regarding the development of this park. Councilman Saui stated that from the newspapers it appeared that they have been going over this for the past weeks. Councilman Murphy from San Bruno, present in the audience, remarked that the site survey had been done during the last few days and had re- ceived the Supervisor's approval as a good site. He s.uggested that backing be given to Supervisor C~ in his efforts for this county park. Thcmas Kay, Chairman of tD~ Planning Co~nission~ said that a final study had been m~de of the n~ Zoning Ordinance and that a Joint meeting was requested with the council. Mayor Cortesi set the date of Wednesday, January 13, 1954 at 8 p. m. Director of Public Works Goss remarked on the information copy received from the Public Health Office on drainage conditions ou Spruce Avenue, better known as the Eschelbach prop- erty. He read the letter as was submitted remarking that he was concerned with the storm drain conditions, explaining the fill that had been placed in causing the drain pipe which was installed to collapse. He recommended that Mr. Eschelbach be notified to clear out this obstruction. Councilman Noonau said that this was created by the parceling of laud with uo design, that this practice would have to be stopped and planned parceling of land obtained. Councilman Noonau suggested that possibly we could have our engineer look into this and ascertain where these drainage areas should be. Councilman Noouan then asked Mayor Cortesi if he would be in favor of the engineer bringing iua report of drainage areas. Director of Public Works Goss explained his recent study of au old topographical map ou this drainage ax~a. City Attorney Lyons stated that he assumed that this was an old drainage area and that if ~ir. Eschelbach was blocking the natural flow of water, he would be held responsible. He suggested an ordinance for the governing of fill-in requirements. Council- man Smith requested to know if it would be in order to order Mr. Eschelbach to remove the fill blocking the natural drainage and if he did not do so, the city would do it and bill him for this.. Councilman Smf~th then so moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and reg~Llarly carried. Thomas Kay, Chairman of the Planning Commission, then spoke on a change of meeting date as Wednesday, the date set for the meeting, :,ould be the night that au Elks function would take place and inasmuch as a number of members of both groups were members of that organi- zation, he suggested a change of meeting date. It was then agreed by all concerned that the Recreation Cu~issiou meeting would be moved up to 7 P. m. Monday, January ll and the Planning Co~m~issiou at 9 P- m. the same evening. Councilman Smith. then introduced a letter he had written dated January 4, 1954, addressed to the City Council. He resxi the letter and explained his proposals ~th a hope that these objectives could be carried out. Councilman Noouan remarked that he hoped these could be carried out and ~s ~lling to move that they be adopted as a matter of poli~y. Mrs. Hernan, present in the audience, then remarked on the City Pound, requesting to know what was being done in this matter and if anything was being done to obtain a set place for the boarding out of dogs. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p. m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk