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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1954-04-21PLACE: TIME: CALL TO OHDER: ROLL CALL: P. G. &E. CO, FaANC SES: SEWAGE DISPOSAL AUDIT: INTERSTATE UTILITIES COEP. APPLICATION FOR TAX EXEMPTION: g//o IRWIN OI'2EP~ERG REFUSE: ~"'0 ~" 7 MORELOS D~CE PAINTING HGJSE NUMBERS ON CU~S: ? INDUSTRIAL AREA SEWERS FEDERAL FUNDS: INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS: CAPTAIN SEWER COMPLAINT: ADJOURNED MRW. TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1954 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:30 p. m. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p. m. by Mayor Smith. Present: Councilman John Noonan, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi~ George Boswor Absent: None Mayor Smith at the opening of the meeting stated to those present that from tonight forward, council meetings would be opened by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pledge of allegiance was then recited. Minutes of the previous meeting stood approved as submitted. Communication was received from the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. advising the city of payment to them for their franchises. City Clerk Rodondi stated that checks had already been received and deposited to the account of the city. Mayor Smith extended his thanks to the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and ordered the communication placed on file. Ccmmmnicatio~ was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the employment of an auditor for a report on the funds used for the construction of sewage facilities, noting consideration to the item_ ~ which wmre to be checkmd. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, that Mr. Ledwith be retained as auditor for this audit. City Attorney Lyons remarked relative to the compensation for this WOrk. City Manager McClung explained the costs from a letter as submitted by Mr. Ledwith, dated March 31, 1954. Mayor Smith sug- gested that the motion be amended to stipulate the fee as set forth in Mr. Ledwith's letter of the last mentioned ~te and also that the re~ort be certified. Councilman Noonan asked when the action is to take place on the new project and was informed the 3rd of May, 195~. Motion as m~le and seconded was regularly carried. 0ouncilman Noonan then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth, that the same co~nittee that selected Mr. Ledwith serve to select the amditor for the overall audit. CounciLman Bosworth suggested that the motion be amended that the co~aittee recommend how far back the audit should go. It was suggested that the amendment be made a separate metion. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman No, nan moved, that the c~m~ittee determine the extend of the city audit and recommend the auditor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. Ccmw~_unicatiou was received from' the office of William A. Sullivan, attorney at law, for application of tax exemption iu South San Francisco for the Interstate Utilities Corp. Mr. Sull ivan present iu the audience briefly spoke, explaining his case. CounciLman Noonan asked Mr. Sullivan if it would be agreeable to him to refer this matter to the City Attorney to which he stated it would be. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the matter be referred to the office of the City Attorney for study and report back to the council by the next meeting. Communication was received from Irwin 0ttenberg, 836 Alta Loma Drive, South San ~rancisco, regarding paper plates and paper wrappers littering the neighboring yards adjacent to the E1 Rancho Drive-In Theatre. These w~re plates and papers discarded by patrons of the theatre. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the City Manager take up the matter with the manager of the theatre with a report to be submitted at the next meeting. Communication was received from the Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana Morelos Inc. requesting permission to hold a dance May 8, 1954 at the American Legion Hall. Mayor Smith asked Chief of Police Belloni if he approved this application to whiC~ he replied he did. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the request be approved. C~unication was received from D~vid L. Torte requesting permission to paint house numbers ou the curbs of the sidewalks. Accompanying his letter was one from the office of the City Manager r~lative to the same request from the Junior Class of the Parkwood Community Methodist Ohurch. City Manager MC Clung explained the method to be followed, rec~m~ndiug the stencils to be used and the paint to be applied. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by CounciLman Noouan and regularly carried, that the City Manager draw up the necessary recommendations and details for action ou adoption of the policy for the next regular meeting. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the request of Mr. Torte be denied. Ccmwm~nication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the industrial area sewers and federal funds. Councilman Bosworth suggested holding up the study of the matter due to the costs involved. Director of Public Works Goss remarked that there will be uo cost to the city for this study, also giving an explanation of the matter. Mayor Smith requested the ccmm~Auication placed ou file. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the installation of traffic Signals. Councilman Noonau moved that the city proceed with the installation of signals at Grand & Spruce Avenues and leave the others for study. Director of Public Works Goss gave an explanation of the signals as mentioned in the letter of City Manager McClung. Councilman Noonan stated that his motion would be to install modern signals at Spruce and Grand Avenues. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion of Councilman Noonan. After a brief discussion of the matter, due to a survey that can take place on the matter, the motion and second were withdrawn. Councilman Bosworth moved that the City Manager and City Engineer have a report with specific rec~ndatious by the next council meeting. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion. After a discussion it was suggested that the report be due at the meeting of May 17 and that this be made an agenda item. Motion as made and seconded was reg- ularly carried. C~maunication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding a sewer complaint from Captain Wheeler residing in the Buri Burl subdivision. After a discussion relative to the cause of the trouble, City Attorney Lyons was asked for a report and replied that if it were from the tree roots it would be no fault of the city and that he would be inclined to go along with the recommendation of Mr. Volkmau. Mayor Smith asked Mr. 'Goss for his report of the matter. After the report had been given to the mayor and members of the city council, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularly carried, that the refund be refused as it was not attributed to a city cause. Councilman Bosworth moved, ~ec- ouded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the City Manager be inStructed to have SEWAGE DISPOSAL AUDIT: ~o~7 INTERSTATE UTILITIES COEP. APPLICATION FOR TAX EX--ON: IRWIN 0T~ENBERG COMPLAINT, THEATRE REFUSE: ~ 0 ~- MORELOS D~NCE PAINTING HOUSE hrOMBERS ON CUEBS Z- INDUSTRIAL AREA SEWERS FEDERAL FUNDS: INSTALLATION GF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ~'o CAPTAI~ ~EELER SEWER COMPLAI~: t° them for their franchises. City Clerk Rodondi stated that checks had already been recei and deposited to the account of .the city. Mayor Smith extended his thanks to the Pacific & Electric Co. and ordered the communication placed on file. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the emplo3~ent of ~ auditor for a report on the Funds used for the construction of sewage facilities, noting consideration to the items which were to be checked. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, that Mr. Ledwith be retained as a~ditor for this audit. City Attorney Lyons remarked relative to the compensation for this WOrk. City Manager McClung explained the costs from a letter as submitted by Mr. Ledwith, dated March 31, 1954. Mayor Smith sug. gested that the motion be amended to stipulate the fee as set forth in Mr. Ledwith's letter of the last mentioned ~te and also that the report be certified. Councilman Noonan asked when the action is to take place on the new project and was informed the 3rd of May, 195~. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Noonan then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth, that the same c~ittee that selected Mr. Ledwith serve to select tE auditor for the overall audit. Councilman Bosworth suggested that the motion be amended ths the committee recommend how far back the audit should go. It was suggested that the amendme be made a separate motion. Motion as made and secor~ied was regularly carried. Councilman No,nan moved, that the co~aittee determine the extend of the city audit and recommend the auditor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. C¢,m~.unication was received from the office of William A. Sullivan, attorney at law, for application of tax exemption in South San F~aneisco for the Interstate Utilities Corp. Mr. S,,!livan present in the audience briefly spoke, explaining his case. Councilman Noonan asked Mr. Sullivan if it would be agreeable to him to refer this matter to the City Attorney to which he stated it wo~ld be. Counci!ma~n Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that tb~ matter be referred to the office of the City Attorney for study and report back to the council by the next meeting. C~unication was received from Irwin 0ttenberg~ 836 Alta Loma Drive, South San ?rancisco, regarding paper plates and p~per wrappers littering the neighboring yards adjacent to the E1 Rancho Drive-In Theatre. These were plates and papers discarded by p~trons of the theatre Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the Git) Manager take up the matter with the manager of the theatre with a report to be submitted at the next meeting. C~m~unioation was received from the Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana Morelos Inc. requesting permission to hold a dance May 8, 195k at the American Legion Hall. Mayor Smith asked Chief of Police Belloni if he approved this application to whi~ he replied he did. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the request be approved. C~unication was received from D~vid L. Torte requesting permission to paint house numbers on the curbs of the sidewalks. Accompanying his letter was one from the office of the City Manager relative to the same request from the Junior Class of the Parkwood Community Methodis' 0hutch. City Manager MC Clung explained the method to be followed, recommending the stencils to be used and th~ paint to be applied. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the City Manager draw up the necessary reccmmendations and details for action on adoption of the policy for the next regular meeting. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the request of Mr. TorTe be denied. Cczm~nication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the industrial area sewers and federal funds. Councilman Bosworth suggested holding up the study of the matter due to the costs involved. Director of Public Works Goss remarked that there will be uo cost to the city for this study~ also giving an explanation of the matter. Mayor Smith requested the c~mmunication placed ou file. Ca~m~,~,nication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the installation of traffic signals. Councilman Noonan moved that the city proceed with the installation of signals at Grand & Spruce Avenues and leave the others for study. Director of Public Works Goss gave an explanation of the signals as mentioned in the letter of City Manager McClung. 0ouncilman Noonan stated that his motion would be to install modern signals at Spruce and Grand Avenues. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion of Councilman Noonan. After a brief discussiou of the matter, due to a survey that can take place on the matter, the motion and second were withdrawn. Councilman Bosworth moved that the City Manager and City Engineer have a report with specific rec~maendatious by the next couucil meeting. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion. After a discussion it was suggested that the report be due at the meeting of May 17 and that this be made an agenda item. ularly carried. Motion as made and seconded was rog- Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding a sewer complaint from Captain Wheeler residing in the Buri Buri subdivision. After a discussion relative to the cause of the trouble, City Attorney Lyons was asked for a report and replied that if it were from the tree roots it would be no fault of the city and that he would be inclined to go along with the recommendation of Mr. Volkman. Mayor Smith asked Mr. Goss for his report of the matter. After the report had been given to ~he mayor and members of the city council, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the refund be reFused as it was not attributed to a city cause. Councilman Bosworth moved, ~ec- ended by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the City Manager be inStructed to have a frequent inspection laid out for our sewer systems. OPEN VIEW CROSS WALKS: PROPERTY: PAINTING OF CENTRAL FIRE STATION: ~-~ #3 RESOLUTION NO. 20O3 STONESON DEV. CORP. USE PERMIT: ~ 0 ~'0 · WHITMORE VARIANCE & ~ ADJUSTMENT PERMIT: SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER APPOINTMENTS: MONTHLY REPORTS: AIEPORT USE OF SEWAGE PLANT: ~",/~/y GASOL1-NE TAX INCREASE: REVISION OF ORDINANCE NO. 297: ~-- EVERGREEN & H1-LLS~)E INTERSECTION: o--'O ~ O-- MRS. BAEBARA SILVA CLAIM AGAINST CITY: C.P,A. AUDIT: ,~--d)~/ Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding open view cross walks. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that this be referred to the Planning C~mmissiou for further study as recommended by the City Man~ger. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding abatement of public he, nuisances on the George Goerg property. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the council order abatement of the health nuisances. City Manager McClung gave an explanation regarding this matter after.which Mr. Goss remarked the zone in which the property was situated, it being an R-1 zone. Mayor Smith asked if it would be iu order for the council to instruct the City Mamager to send the owner a letter that it was in direct violation of the ordinance. City Manager McClung stated that he would advise Mrs. Goerg. Mayor Smith then asked if it would be proper ~to inform her that she is in direct violation of our zoning ordinance and that she can apply to our Planning Commission for possi- ble variance permit. Councilman Bosworth so moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. Communication w~s received from the office of the City Manager regarding the painting of the Central Fire Station, listing the quotations received. Councilm~n Noouan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the bid of Miuucciaui and Sons be accepted. C~m~nication was received from the office of the Planning Commission regarding the approval of the final map of Avalon Park #3, the Planning Ccm~aissiou having unanimously recommended its approval. Councilman Noonan remarked on certain connecting streets which were to be pro- vided in the other map and would like to lay the~ matter over to the next meeting. Coun- cilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan, that the matter be held over to the next regular meeting. Afl~r a discussion with the members of the council and Mr. House of the Stoueson Development Corp., motion amd second as made were withdrawn. Councilm~n Noonau moved that the council approve the action of the Planning Oommtssiou, provided a letter or undertaking was posted in the City Clerk's Office and that the council's action be bound by such posting. City Attorney Lyons suggested au agreement to be entered into. Councilman Noouan amended his motion that approval be conditioned on entering into an agreement and the posting of ~roper bonds. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. City AttorneyLyons explained that he had prepared a resolution for this matter, which he briefly explained to the council. 0ouucilman Noouan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of an agreement between .a~d City and the Stoueson Development Corporation, a private corporation, relative to the construction of public improvements iu that certain subdivision known as "Ava&on Park Subdivision No. 3". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth.~ Use Permit ~389 as applied for by the Stoneson Dev. Corp., granting them permission to erect a sign board 32' x 16' on the sw corner of Avalon Drive and Valverde to advertise homes for sale in Avalon Park Subdivision on a cue year basis renewable X~six months only, ~s received from the Planning Co~mission. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Coe~nissiou be accepted. Variance & Adjustment permit #390 as applied for by Mr. John Whitmore denying him permission to erect a service porch 5' x 14' located at 771 Camaritas Avenue with a 3' side yard instead of the required 5', was received from the Planning CommisSion. Councilman Noonan moved~ seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the recon~endati~ of the Planning O~ssionbe accepted. Notification of appointments of special police officers ~s received from the office of the Chief of Police, appointing Roscoe Jackson as guard at Dubuque Packing Co. and Natale Tori as guard at the South San Francisco Warehouse and Cold Stor~e Co. M~yor Smith requested that these appointments be filed. Monthly reports as submitted by the office of the City Clerk, Building Inspector, Librarian, Fire Chief, Police 0bier and Humane Officer w~re received. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the reports be approved and filed. Matters of unfinished business were then taken up. The first item taken up w~s a communication From the office of the City Manager regarding the airport use of the South San Francisco-San Bruno Sewage Plant. After an explanation by the 0ityManager, Councilman Noonan moved that the City Manager initiate proceedings with the Department of Public Utilities for the City of San Francisco and submit a report to the council regarding the leasing of our facilities at the Sewage Disposal Plant. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion, which was regularly carried The next item of unfinished business was a communication from the office of the City Manager regarding the gasoline tax increase. City Manager McClung explained that the increase was due to the recent special census tabulated which showed a definite population increase. Dir- ector of Public Works Goss then gave a brief explanal~ion on the improvements of the streets to be done within the city. Ccmmmmication ~s then taken up from the office of the City Manager regarding the revision of ordinance~A~7. Due to the length of the report, Director of Public Works Goss explained the matter and it was requested that this be made an item on the next council agenda. Communication was received from the office of the City M~nager regarding the intersection at Evergreen and Hillside Blvd. City Manager McClung explained the necessity of the city acquir- ing ~ of a lot from the city of Colma to square off the subdivision for the installation of proper signs. Mayor Smith remarked that petitioning for annexation of the ½ lot should be made. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the City Manager cc~mence proceedings with the Town of Colma for the annexation of the ½ lot mentioned to squ~re the corner of the subdivision. Co~m~unication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the claim against the city,of Mrs. Bar~rm Silva for medical care after falling in the City Hall. City Manager McClung explained how the fall occured and suggested that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance company. Councilman Noonau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance company. Communication from the office of the City Manager regarding a C. P. A. audit was ordered placed ou file. AVALO FINAL MAP: RESOLUTION NO. 200~ STONESON DEV. CORP. USE PEET: 60 ~'O WHITMORE VARIANOE & ADJUSTMENT PEET: SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER APPOIN~: MONTHLY REPORTS: AIRPORT USE OF SEWAGE PLANT: GASOLINE TAX INCREASE: REVISION OF OHDZNANCE NO. 297: ~-- EVERGRF~N & HILLS~I)E INTERSECTION: O'~O ~ ~- MRS. BARBARA SILVA CLAIM AGAINST CITY: C.P.A. AUDIT: . - ~ _ ~ ~ee ~ %he ci~Y Nanager regarding the painting of the 0en~ral Fire Station, listing the quotations received. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the bid of Minucciani and Sons be accepted. Communication was received from the office of the Planning Commission regarding the approval of the final map of Avalon Park #3, the Planning Commission having unanimously recommended its approval. Councilman Noonan remarked on certain connecting streets which were to be pro- vided in the other map and would like to lay the ~ matter over to the next meeting. Coun- cilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan, that the matter be held over to the next regular meeting. Ai~r a discussion with the members of the council and Mr. House of the Stoueson Development Corp., motion and second as made were withdrawn. Councilman Noonau moved that the council a_~prove the action of the Planning 0~ission, provided a letter or undertaking was posted in the City Clerk's Office and that the council's action be bound by such posting. City Attorney Lyons suggested an agreement to be entered into. Councilman Noouan amended his motion that approval be conditioned on entering into an agreement and the posting of 1;roper bonds. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. City Attorney Lyons explained that he had prepared a resolution for this matter, which he briefly explained to the council. Councilman Noonan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of au agreement between .aid City and the Stoneson Development Corporation, a private corporation, relative to the construction of public improvements iu that certain subdivision known as "Avalon Park Subdivision No. 3". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth. ~ Use Permit ~389 as applied for by the Stoneson Dev. Corp., granting them permission to erect a sign board 32' x 16t on the sw corner of Avalon Drive and Valverde to advertise homes for sale in Avalon Park Subdivision on a one year basis renewable X~'six months only, ~s receive from the Planning Commission. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the recoz~endation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Variance & Adjustment permit ~390 as applied for by Mr. John Whitmore denying him permission to erect a service porch 5' x 14' located at 771 Camaritas Avenue with a 3' side yard instead of the required 5', was received from the Planning C~_~.~ion. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the recommeudatic$ of the Planning O_~wm.~ ssion be accepted. Notification of appointments of special police officers ~s received from the office of the Chief of Police, appointing Roscoe Jackson as guard at Dubuque Packing Co. and Natale Tori as guard at the South San Francisco Warehouse and Cold Storage 0o. Mayor Smith requested that these appointments be filed. Monthly reports as submitted by the office of the City Clerk, Building Inspector, Librarian, Fire Chief, Police 0hief and Humane Officer w~re received. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the reports be approved and filed. Matters of unfinished business were then taken up. The first item taken up was a communicatio~ from the office of the City Manager regarding the airport use of the South San Francisco-San Bruno Sewage Plant. After an explanation by the City Manager, Councilman Noonan moved that the City Manager initiate proceedings with the Department of Public Utilities for the City of San Francisco and submit a report to the council regarding the leasing of our facilities at the Sewage Disposal Plant. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion, which was regularly carrie The next item of unfinished business was a communication from the office of the City rManager regarding the g~soline tax increase. City Manager McClung explained that the increase was due to the recent special census tabulated which showed a definite population increase. Dir- ector of Public Works Goss then gave a brief explanation on the improvements of the streets to be done within the city. Communication was then taken up from the office of the City Manager regarding the revision of ordinance ~297. Due to the length of the report, Director of Public Works Goss explained the matter and it was requested that this be made an item on the next council agenda. Communication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the intersection at Evergreen and Hillside Blvd. City Manager McClung explained the necessity of the city acquir- ing ~of a lot from the city of Colma to square off the subdivision for the installation of proper signs. Mayor Smith remarked that petitioning for annexation of the ½ lot should be made. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the City Manager com~ence proceedings with the Town of Colma for the annexation of the ½ lot mentioned to square the corner of the subdivision. C~unication was received from the office of the City Manager regarding the claim against the city,of Mrs. Bar~ Silva for medical care after falling in the City Hall. City Manager McClung explained how the fall occured and suggested that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance company. Councilman Nocnan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance company. Communication from the office of the City Manager re~arding a C. P. A. audit was ordered placed on file. CITY MECHANIC: MANOR IMPROV]~52~S: Communication ~s received from the office of the City Manager regarding the employment of a city mechanic. An explanation was given by Mayor Smith regarding the discussion he had had with the City Manager today. City Manager McCluug explained how this could be accomplished and the building erected, suggesting calling for au examination for this position. Councilman Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, t~hat the Fersonnel Board be instructed to call for examination for city mechanic as reco~euded by the City Manager. Communication was next taken up regarding the acceptance of improvements at Winston M~nor as received from the Direct6r of Public Works. Councilman Noouan mentioned that he had heard some representation had been made that an overpass or underpass would be built. Mr. Goss explained regarding the underground structure that could be installed at Clay Avenue. Council- man Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the matter be held over to the next regular meeting so that an opinion can be had from the City Attorney regarding assistance from the subdivider for the construction of a overpass or underpass. AVALON PARK OUTFALL SEWER REPORT: G'o.u, 9 DAMAGE TO ALTA VISTA DRIVE: RE~OLUTION NO. 2004 ACQUISITION OF BELAIR PROPERTY: The matter of Avalon Park Outfall Sewer report was next taken up by Mayor Smith, who remarked that if it were agreeable to the rest of the council members, the matter be held over to the next regular meeting agenda. Councilman Noonau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the matter be held over to the next regular meeting. Councilman Bosworth then moved that the subdivider repair and seal coat those portions of Alta Vista Drive within the city, damaged iu the course of their construction work. Councilman Noouan seconded the motion, which Rs regularly carried. The matter of the purchase of the Belair property was next taken up. City Attorney Lyons explained regarding the title search on the navigable slough. Mr. Goss remarked that he would check the property description and retain the one w~ now have. The report was to be submitted by M~. Goss to the City Attorney. Discussion was then held on the deed of release as ex- plaine~ by City Attorney Lyons. Co~nctlm~n Ne,renan introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of an indenture and deed of release ~etwmeu the United States of America, as grantor, and said City of South San Francisco~ as grantee, ar~ directing the payment of consideration therefor. The introduction of the resolmtion had a proviso that a check be issued after the city engineer has deposited with the clerk al~roval of the description of the property. Mr. Goss was to file a statement that he wsm satisfied that the description was accurate and that we were buying the laud described. Roll call vote w~s as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Noonan, Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth. INSPECTION FEES FOR SUBDIVIS IONS, PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR: On the matter of inspection fees for subdivisions, Mr. Goss gave an explanation regarding this item. After discussion, Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonau and regularl~ carrted~ that the office of Public Works Inspector be created and the Public Works Inspector be placed under and subordinate to the Director of Public Works, and that the Personnel Board call for au examination. Councilman Noonan th~n moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that all inspections of subdivisions and public works be done by the city and that we require 2~ of the estimated construction cost of all public improvements in the subdivision, and in case of other public works 2~ of the contract price with a charge against the 2~ d~osit to be made as follows: Time of the inspector plus 22% of said time for over- head with refund to the subdivider or contractor iu the event the 2~ exceeds the charge and a requirement that the subdivider or contractor _~m~ke up any deficiency should charges exceed the 2~ charges. ROD & GUN CLUB The matter of the South San Francisco Rod & Gun Club area was taken up. City Attorney Lyons stated that there would be a need for a title search, explaining the conditions under which the Rod & Gun Club wished the facilities. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that a title report be obtained and that the Rod & Gun Club be so notified that this is the reason for the delay. SOUTHWOOD DRIVE DEDICATION: The item concerning the dedication of Southwood Drive w~s discussed. City .Attorney Lyons recommended that the City Manager be advised to contac~ Williams & Burrows regarding this matter, further remarking that it would be to the advantage of Williams & Burrows to concede as a matter of public relations. Councilman Noonan then moved that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted and the City Manager discuss ~nd determine with Williams & Bu~ws relative to bringing the street up to the present standards. Motion as made was sec- onded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. M & K BUSINESS LICENSE: The application for business license of M & K Corp. was taken up next. City Attorney Lyons explained the section in the government code regarding the use of spur tracks, suggesting that a letter ~e directed to the M & K Corp. stating the fact on which their business license is being withheld and also the history of the spur track suggesting to them that they might like to reconsider permitting the S & H Co. the use of the spur track. Councilman Bosworth so moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried. ESC HELBACH CORPORATION O~FE' S TANNERY WASTES PROBL~24: The matter of Eschelbach's corporation yard was discussed and after a brief discussion it was suggested that Mr. F~chelbach be allowed to keep the corporation yard there for eight mouths but also to clean up around the area. After furthe~ discussion, Councilman Noonau moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, tb~t Mr. Eschelbach be instructed to clean up around the area at once and move the corporation yard within ninety days. The complaint regarding tannery wastes problem as registered by O'Keefe's, Inc. was next dis- cussed. City Manager McClung explained the delay in the matter due to the proposed installati~ of sewer lines. After a discussion, Mayor Smith instructed the City Manager to proceed as suggested by Councilman Noonan, that Mr. Goss commence checking on the progress of the plans on the sewage lines and report back to the council. PROPOSED MAJOR STREET WIDENING: ATKINSON ALLEY: The matter of the proposed major street widening was requested held over by Mayor Smith. In the matter of Atkinson Alley, Mayor Smith likewise rem~__rked that he was contacted regarding this problem and asked that they hold it up. OXFORD H(Y2EL LICENSE: The application of the Oxford Hotel license was explained by City Attorney Lyons. Councilman Noouan entertained a motion, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that action be withheld until the report was submitted by the City Attorney for the next meeting. PO LIC WOm<S COMMITTEE: ARTERIAL CROSSINGS: CITIZENS DESK: ~/~ 3 NE~ ZONING ORDINANCE: BOSWORTH RESIGNATI~ON FROM PLANNING C~: AUDITORIUM REPO~: LIND~J.w. PARKING PROBL~: * 87 BOYS CLUB WEEK" PROCLAMATION: MEETING OPENING BY PRAYER & PLM~CE OF ~LLW. GIANCE: '16-3 SUB IWS 0N 0POEANOE VIRGIL NIERI RECS~EST FOR VENDING MACHINE IN CITY HALL: REPAIR OF TAMARACK LANE: APPROVED: Councilman Bosworth then remarked that he would like to move that the Public Works Committee be appointed and composed of three members of the council and that the cG~mittee survey and determine public works projects required by the city and they place their recommendations together with the suggested priority rating for each project, that the committee shall have the full cooperation of all officers, departments, boards and employees of the city, and that Councilm~n Noouan shall be named chairman of the committee. Councilman Noouan seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. Councilman Noonan then suggested that the motion be amended that Gouncilman Bosworth and Councilman Lucchio be appointed to act as members. The motion was amended as suggested by CounciLman Noouan and regularly carried. Councilman Bosworth then remarked that his second motion was parallel to the first, moving that the City Engineer gather together all data, cost figures, surveys, etc. with regard to Winston Manor #1 and ~2 arterial crossings and ~bat they be made available to the c~ittee. Councilm~n Noonan seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. Councilman Noonan then stated that he had a proposal he would like to make stating that he would like to propose that we provide in the City Hall, first floor, a citizens desk or a name more appropriate and that it contain information folders and general information as to taxes mo~ies received and expended, city~ ordinances, pamphlets concerning the minutes of the last meeting of the comncil and a copy of the agenda of all the boards and commissions posted at least three days prior to the meeting and a pamphlet containing all purchase requirements of the city to be po~ted three to five days prior to the making of any purchases excepting emergencies when w~ will not be able to post them. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Councilm~n Bosworth tb-n requested to know if the new property zoning ordinance had been sub- mitred to the eom~cil a~ y~t. A discu~fiouwms had regarding the st~dyperiod which was to held, ~ayor ~mith informing them that he would contact the council members at a later date regarding this s$~dy~riod. Councilmam Bo~rth then announced that the Planning Commission be advised of his resignation from that ce~mmission. After a brief discussion it w~s suggested that this was something Councilman Bosworth should do himself. Councilman Luechio moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the auditorium committee report be resu~mzitted to the council for appropriate action at the next regular meeting. Councilm~n Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the City Council request the Housing Authority to undertake a solution to the parking space problem in order to eliminate the towing a~y of cars from that area a~d that the city cooperate to the extent of equipment and man power for the completion of this work, the city to be reim- bursed for their efforts. Councilman Noonan then brought up the matter of a proclamation by the Mayor for Boys Club Week, in troducing a motion that the proclamation be issued by the Mayor designating Boys Club Week. Motion as made was seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried. Councilman Lmcchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried,~ that all future meetings be 'opened by public prayer and pledge of allegiance, that all local ministry set up a schedule and that the ministry designate their own dates. City Attorney Lyons t~en brought up the matter of the amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance as discussed by Mr. Goss. Councilman Bosworth stated that he would like to move that the Planning Ccam~ission study the subdivision ordinance ~ revisions and bring it up to date, giving particular attention to the inclusion of provisions in the ordinance governing the subdivisions,business, and industrial areas in the city and that they make a report back to the city council at the earliest possible date. Councilman Noonan seconded the motion, which was regularly carried. Mayor Smith then read a letter as received from Virgil Nieri requesting assistance in the placement of a cigarette and coke machine in the City Hall. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi, that a permit be issued to Virgil Nieri to install these machines on a year to year basis in the event that other developments may arise. Motion as made and seconded w~s regularly carried. Victor Robinson, present in the audience, suggested that a letter be sent to the Rotary Club as they might take th~sup as a project. Victor Boido, present in the audience, extended his congratulations to the council in estab- lishing a mechanic at the corporation yard, stating that this would be a defini~ savings to the city. Mario Bregante, present in the amdience, requested som~ action on the repair of Tamarack Lane 'between Elm Court and Magnolia Avenue, stating that ~t w~s in need of such repairs. This was referred to Director of Public WorksGoss. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:11 p. mo Respectfully submitted, City Clerk ayor