HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1954-06-21PLACE:
TIME:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PI,MDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
MINUTES:
CLAIMS:
O' k~EFE COMPLAINT
FINDINGS OF FACT
REIDELL CASE:
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WINSTON MANOR ~2
IMPROV~TS:
BROWN & CALDW~J.L
m ORT:
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024
AUTHORIZING AG~W.W~iENT
WITH BARRETT & HILP
BURI BURI ~3
ANNEXATION; ~IRST
l~_d~ IlXl~~.OHDIN~AXlCE:
SUNSHINE G~ENS AREA
DRAINAG~ DISTRICT:
REVISED MASTER
ZONING ORDINANCE:
EMPLOYMEI~ OF' JUNIOR
ENOINEER
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MOt~I~KLY REPORTS:
FIRST READING OF
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ATtONFEES:
~GULA~ MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MO~OAY, JUNE 21, 1954
Council Chambers, City Hall
8p.m.
The meeting w~s called to order at 8:20 p. m. by Mayor Smith.
Present: Councilman John Noonan, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi, George
Bosworth
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was then taken and invocation given by Rev. Larson.
Mayor Smith asked if there were any corrections or omissions to the minutes of the previous
meeting. None were registered. Mayor Smith then stated that the minutes would stand appr¢
as submitted.
The matter of claims was next taken up by Mayor Smith. Council~man Bosworth moved that the
claims be paid with the exception of Mr. Randlett's claim which was requested to be held up
Councilman Noouau seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Total amount of claims,
$31,95~.89.
Mayor Smith went on to the first item of old business which was the complaint of O'Keefe, I
regarding the tannery wastes from Poetsch & Peterson. Mayor Smith requested City Clerk
Rodondi to read the letter dated June 24, 1954 from Poetsch & Peterson, which was done. Co
cilman Noonan then moved that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee. Counci
man Bosworth seconded the motion mentioning the fact that he felt Councilman Noonan meant t
~Public Works Director. Councilman Noonan stated yes, he did. Councilman Bosworth then re-
marked that the Director of Public Works submit a report to the council ou the whole matter
Councilman Noonan withdrew his motion and seconded that of Councilman Bosworth. Included i'
the motion was that the report be submitted for the meeting of July 19. Motion as made and
secouded was regularly carried.
Next item of business concerning the Personnel Board's Findings of Fact in the Reidell Case
was then discussed. City Clerk, upon request of the Mayor, read the findings of fact. Aft~
the report h~d been read, Mayor Smith stated that if there were uo objections it would be f~
Item ~3 was the item concerning the improvements of Winston Manor ~2.
Councilman Noonau moved that it be held until the meeting of July 6.
seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
After discussion,
Councilman Bosworth
Item~4, the matter concerning Brown and Caldwell report, was next taken up. Councilman
Noouan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the recommendatio~
of the Public Works Director be accepted.' Councilman Bosworth then moved, seconded by Coun-
cilman No,nan and regularly carried, that the letters or correspondence in the matter be
forwarded to the City Attorney so that he can determine if Mr. Caldwell's letter makes a
suitable contract.
The communication from the Planning Commission concerning the change of meeting date was nem
taken up. Since all council members already had notice of the change, the matter was placed
ou file.
Councilman Bosworth then moved that the matter of the contract for annexation of Buri Burl
No. B be placed on the agenda next. CounciLman Noonan seconded the motion which was regu-
larly carried. A discussion was then held regarding the matter of annexation~ an explanatic
being given by City Attorney Lyons. After discussion, Councilman Bosworth introduced a rest
lutiou of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the execution of
agreements with Barrett & Hilp Development Co. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Counci
men Noonan, Lucchio, Smith,.Cbrtesi, Bosworth. After other discussion the matter of the
first reading of the ordinance approving the annexation of Burl Burl ~3 was next taken UP.
City Attorney Lyons read the title of the ordinance after which Councilman Bosworth moved,
seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried, that the ordinance be introduced by
title only and that the reading be waived.
Mayor S~ith then went on to the matter of reports, stating that if it pleased the council
members, the Director of Public Works would be directed to review his report and make separa
maps for the proposals listed with regard to Sunshine Gardens area drainage and tie in the
proposal definitely with the map or assessment. The request was made that the information
be supplied for the next council study meeting.
The next item discussed was concerning revised master zoning ordinance report from the Plann~
Commission. Councilman Bosworth remarked that he would like to recommend that there be in-
cluded a procedure whereby a request to move a relocated building be referred to the Plannint
Commission for approval, remarking that as it now stood the matter comes directly to the Cit~
Council. He felt it would be more appropriatese~ding it to the Planning Commission. CoUn~
man Noouan remarked that if Councilman Bosworth wished this in the form of a motion he would
second it. Councilman Bosworth stated he did. Motion as made and seconded was regularly
carried. After some discussion Mayor Smith stated that if there were no objections, the
Chair would instruct the City Manager to inform the Planning Commission of the wishes of the
CouncilJ This was also to include a request from that Commission for maps of the new Master
Zouing Pian.
Item ~3 under reports, concerning the employment of Junior Engineer Richard Martin, was next
taken up. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried,
that the report be filed.
Councilman Bosworth then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that
monthly reports of the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Building Inspector, Librarian, be placed ou
file.
Mayor Smith then asked if there were any public hearings to ~nich City Attorney Lyons replied
there were none. Mayor Smith then asked for the first reading of the ordinance providing for
the collection of annexation fees. City Attorney Lyons remarked on the ordinance he had pre-
pared providing for the collection of annexation fees. After discussion the ordinance was
introduced by Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019
CC~4MENDIitO FIRE DEPT:
City Attorney Lyons then stated that he had prepared a resolution requested by the council
at the last regular meeting commending the Fire Chief and his department for their outstand-
ing efforts, resulting in the reduction of fire insurance rates for the city. Councilman
Bosworth introduced the resolution. Roll call vote ~s as follows: Ayes, CounciLman Noonau,
Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Bosworth.
INDUSTRIAL SEWER
EASEMENT FROM SSF
LAND & IMP. C0.
The matter concerning industrial sewer easement, with respect to the resolution, was next
explained by City Attorney Lyons. Councilman Noouau then stated as follows: "Mr. Mayor,
in view of the fact that the work is being held up and the parties do want au equitable
solution here, I would like to propose that a deed be drawn -- or first au agreement be
drawn detailing all easements and fees ou sites necessary to ccmplete the industrial sewer
collection system and that the stipulated value be included in a detailed report. This
agreement shall contain all easements and sites necessary for the sewer collection system.
Secondly, that the deeds to grant these easements be made for a specific consideration and
I believe that consideration is $17,000; the unsigned proposals stated $33,000 and I believe
there was au appraisal worked out by Mr. Goss and Mr. Randlett stating a $17,000 figure.
It seems to me it would be better to have a stipulated value here on these easements so that
in the future if the Council comes up with a revised assessment, it will be easy to compute
the amount to the Laud Company." Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which was regularly
carried.
GILBERT LAZZARI Next item of business was ~l under new business, a request from Gilbert Lazzari to move a
REQU~T TO MOVE BUILDING:dwelling from its present location to the rear of lot 33 block 98 with improvements. Couucil-
~-~)~ man Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, in view of the
Building Inspector's recommendation, permission be granted provided there was compliance with
the zoning ordinance and other codes.
SUNSHINE GARDENS
IMPR0~ CLUB
RE: SCOPESI WATER TANK:
Item~, the matter of a letter from Suushlne Gardens Improvement Club regarding the Scopesi
water tank, was next discussed. City Attorney Lyous explained that he had written a letter
to Mr. Scopesi, a copy of which had been given to each council member with the agenda. Mayor
Smith stated that if there were uo objections the matter would be filed. Councilman Lucchio
remarked that the improvement club should be notified of the council's action, making this
in the form of a mot!on which %~s seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried.
SUNSHINE GARDENS
IMPROVEMENT CLUB
RE: GENERAL WTJ.F~
& APPEARANCE:
Councilman Bosworth then moved that item~3~ the matter concerning Sunshine Gardens Improve-
ment Club's letter regarding the general welfare and appearance of that area~ be referred to
the City Manager with the request that he submit a report on its completbu. Councilman
Noouan seconded the motion suggesting an amendment to the motion not only to report back but
that the services be provided. Councilman Bosworth remarked that his motion was intended to
cover that, which was seconded by Council_man Noor~n and regularly carried.
SAN MATE0 CO. DE~P-
MENT ASSN. REQUEST FOR
APPROPRIATION~
SSF BUS~'S
ASSN. CABNIVAL PERMIT:
Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections, item~4 the matter conce~ning a request
from the County Development Association for appropriation for the fiscal year, would be held
over for study.
Item #5, a request from the South San Francisco Businessmen's Association to hold a carnival
July 16 to RO, was next taken up. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan
and regularly carried, the request be granted and the business license fee be w~aived.
PLANNING C0594ISSION
SECRETARY:.
Mayor Smith then remarked that if there were no objections, item ~6 which was a communication
from the Planning Cow~6ssiou regarding the appointment of Conrad Reisch as Secretary, would
be placed ou file.
M3~LER AVENUE PLAN
LINES: ~-~ F ~
Item~7, a communication from the Planning Commission recommending plan lines for Miller
Avenue, was next taken up. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Noouau and reg-
ularly carried, that this matter be directed to the City Engineer to prepare plans for the
extension of Miller Avenue, Chestnut to Willow, as stated by the Flanning Commission.
SPERRY & HUTCHISON
' SPUR TRACK:
M & K BUSINESS LICENSE:..
PLAN LINES~ GRANADA
& SCHOOL STREETS,
~mDE~I~G 0F Sr~WSTER
S~EET: .- ~o ~ ~
Item~8 was then taken up which was the matter of a communication from the Planning Commission
regarding application of Sperry & Hutchison Co. for spur track. Before proceeding with the
matter, Mayor Smith declared a recess of ten minutes. Meeting was recessed at 10:07 p.m. and
reconveue~ at 10:21 p. m. After some discussion, Couupllmau Noouan.moved that all material
on this matter be given to the council and that it ~e Held, over for a week until our next
meeting for action. Councilman Bosworth remarked bhat he intended to seqoud Councilman Noona~
motion, but before he did so would like to have it amended that a request be made to the
Director of Public Works to have a report as to the two crossings insofar as the traffic
hazard is concerned or any other consideration he may wish to Offer. CounciLman Noonan stated
that t~ would accept the amendment. Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which %~s regu-
larly carried. Councilman Bosworth then moved that also for the study meeting, the City
~,~n~ger be directed to have a recommendation as to the li~mitatious from the standpoint of
the city that we would want to place ou the time for moving cars, t~gethehwlth t~a~rc~la~
C~i,~or'c]~gix~the'~'i~e~ofT~m~%~i~g. the carS.. ~ouncilman.Noonan seconded the motion which
was regularly carried.
Councilman Noonan then moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that
the M & K Business License be granted.
Mayor Smith then took up item ~9, which was the Planning Commission communication r4~arding
t~e setting of plan lines for Granada Drive and School Street and for the widening of Sylveste
Street. After some discussion, at which t~.me Mr. Goss remarked that the plan lines had been
drawn, Mayor Smith remarked that if there were no objections Mr. Goss would inform the Planuiu
Commission that the plan lines had been drawn. The matter was then placed on file.
SAN MATE0 CO. FIESTA
EDITION ADV~ISING:
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The next item was the item concerning the appropriation of $260.00 to cover the cost of
advertising for the SauMateo County Fiesta Edition. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by
Councilman Noonan and regularly carried~ that the recommendation of the City Manager be
accepted.
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
OFFICER GLEN H~2LL:
Item ~1 was the recommendation of the City Manager for the appointment of Glen Hall as
Communications Officer in the civilian defense program. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded
by Councilman Noouau and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be
approved.
ROD McLELLAN
DRAINAGE CO~LAI~2:
Item ~12 concerning a cormnunicatiou from the office of the City Manager regarding the Rod
McLellan drainage complaint was next taken up. Councilman Lucchio moved that it be sent to
the Director of Public Works for study. Councilman Noonan seconded the motinn, requesting
to know if he ~as to make a study and report, to which Councilman Lucchio stated yes. Motion
as made and seconded was regularly carried.
CLIFFORD & CAVASSA
EXPIRATION OF TERMS:
Item~Jl3 was a communication from the Secretary of the Library Board, Miss Rue Clifford,
advising the pending termination of her term and that of Mrs. Lillian Cavassa as Library
Board members. Mayor Smith requested to know if the notice should be filed to which Council-
man Noonan replied yes.
ALFIERO BERGAMASCHI
The matter concerning the resignation of Alfiero Bergamaschi from the Recreation Commission
was the next item taken up for action. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman
Bosworth and regularly carried, that the resignation be accepted.
PERSONNEL BOARD
RE: PAID HOLIDAYS:
Item#15 was the item concerning a comunication from the Personnel Board regarding paid
holidays in which they requested a joint meeting with the City Council. Councilman Bosworth
moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan and regularly carried that a joint meeting be held with
the Personnel Board Monday, June 28 at 7:BO p. m.
LUCCHESI VARIANCE
PEt~MI T:
Go~'o
Mayor Smith then went on to permits and applications, requesting the City Clerk to submit
the report, Variance and Adjustment resolution ~B95 as applied for by Filomeua Lucchesi was
received from the Planning CommiSsion, recommending permission be denied for a minimum lot
size of 3,250 square feet as opposed to 4,500 square feet for property located at 406 Commer-
cial Avenue, being lot 2 block~ll8. Councilman Noonan moved, seconded by Councilman Bosworth
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
FIORE VARIANCE
PERMIT ·
Variance and Adjustment resolution ~396 as applied for by Andrew Fiore ~as received from
the Planning Ccmmnissiou, recommending that permission be denied for a side yard variance on
lot 8 block 2, Valley Park Subdivision. Councilman Noouau moved, seconded by Councilman
Bosworth and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted
MARTIN VARIANCE
PERMIT:
Variance and Adjustment resolution ~397 as applied for by Richard B. Martin was received
from the Planning Commission, recommending that approval be granted to rezone the west 40'
of lot 17 and the east 5' of lot 15 block 82 to R-2. Motion was made by Councilman Noonan~
seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that the recon~neudation of the Plan-
ning Commission be accepted.
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST
CPNJRCH USE PERMIT:
L. B. HAM USE PERMIT:
6'~ ~'o
Use Permit resolution ~B98 as applied for by the Friendship Baptist ~hurch was received from
the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted to make use of the structure
at 507 Bayshore Boulevard for church purposes, provided the small buildings to the rear of
the present two-sto~ structure are torn down to permit off-street parking for four cars.
Also that Police Chief Belloui be contacted to work out details for angle parking along
Airport Boulevard. Motion was made by Councilman Bosworth, seconded by Councilman Noonan
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
Use Permit resolution ~399 as applied for by L. B. Ham was received from the Planning C. cmmis-
sion, recommending that permission be granted for the construction of a t~uty unit motel
ou parcel 41 located at the nw corner of Hickey Blvd. and E1 Camino Real, in accordance with
entrance and exit provisions agreed to by the former owner, O. D. Hamliu. Motion was made
by Couuci.Lman Bosworth, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly'carried, that the recom-
mendation of the Plaunlng Commission be accepted.
P~TROCCHI BROS.
PERMIT FOR GAS STATION:
City Manager McClung then remarked that since the P!auning Commission had been without a
secretary for the mouth of June, all the psrmits did not get into the agenda. He remarked
relative to the communication as requested by ?etrocch! Bros. for a gas station. He further
stated that the permit would be numbered 400 when it was issued and that he felt it would
be advisable to accept the Planning Commlssiou's recommendation and that the motion of the
Planning Commission be granted. He then read the reco~endatiou of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noouan, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be accepted with the added proviso that the Director of Public Works
signify his approval of the grading on the property. Motion as made and seconded was regu-
larly carried.
S~F PICK UP & DELIVFXqY
SERVICE, CLIFFORD W.
DITTY, A~fD ES~JS FURNI-
TURE CO. BUSINESS
LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
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City Clerk Rodondi then remarked that business applicatlona had been received from the follow-
lug: George F. Kagarakis, lO1 Chapman Avenue to engage in the business of pick up and ·
delivery service under the firm name of So. S. F. Pick uD'~Be~ivery S~rvice, 330 Grand Ave;
Clifford W. Ditty, 106 Otsego St., San Francisco to engage iu the business of retail house
to house peddling; Ezra E. Estus, 155 Georgia Ave., San Bruno to engage iu the business of
furniture store under the firm name of Estus Furniture Co., 226 Grand Avenue. These had all
received approval by the department heads concerned. Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by
Councilman Noonau and regmlarly carried, that the applications be accepted and permits be
granted. ~
GRONDINE CO. PERMIT
FOR GRADING:
Mr. Goss then remarked that the City Clerk had au application for permission to conduct
grading operations on the Hamliu property, work ~to be done by the Groudiue Co. City Clerk
Rodoudi read the application iu fmll and after brief discussion, Councilman Noonan moved,
seconded by Councilman Bosworth and regularly carried, that it be approved and the permit
granted.
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR:
~oFo
CITY A'i~]~ORNEY DUTIES:
The matter concerning the request of the Director of Public Works for employment of an
Inspector was held over until next Monday night, June 28.
Councilman Bosworth then moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that
the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a summary of his duties as City Attorney as he
sees them, to be submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
PLANNING C 0NSULTANT
DUTIES:
A brief discussion was then held regarding the duties of the Planning Consultant after which
Councilman Bosworth moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regularly carried, that the
matter of the Planning Consultant's duties be referred to the Planning Commission with a re-
quest that they submit to the City Council at their earliest convenience a proposal for the
outlining of duties of the Planning Consultant.
POUND MAN CIVIL
SERVICE STATUS:
~LASTER DRAINAGE PLAN
FOR CITY:
LIQUOR SBL~q ~
SCHOOLS, CHURCHES,
CITY ~J.:
AMB~CE SERVICE:
STUDY ~TINGS:
AD JOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
The matter concerning c~vil service status of the i:'ound Man ~.~s next '
ta~n up. After brief
discussion, Mayor Smith stated that he was aw~re of this fact as well as other employees
presently not under civil seNJice and that if it met the pleasure of the council, he would
propose that it be placed as one of the items for study. Tt~ council concurred in the mayor's
request.
Councilman Noonan then stated as follows: "In line w%th our prior discussions regarding an
overall agreement to the drainage solution I would like to obtain the consent of the council
for the Public Works Committee to inte~Jiew drainage consultants iu the light of obtaining
from them a proposal as to a master drainage plan for the Citz of South San Francisco. it
is. not intended that ~ will undertake to commit the city for any costs at all. We will
merely discuss with the various drainage experts and engineers on the costs and turn a report
over to the council." Councilman Bosworth asked if that was a motion to which Councilman
Noouan replied it was, after which Councilman Bosworth seconded the motion which was regularly
carried.
Councilm~n Lucchio then remarked that he believed Mr. Gosland present in the audience, in
charge of liquor activities iu San Mateo County, had a statement to make with regards to the
sale of alcoholic beverages near churches, schools, etc. Mr. Geslaud then gave his report
regarding the method of regulation within the county. After Mr. Gosland had completed his
remarks, Councilman Lucchio stated he would like to request the court reporter to go back
to the minutes of the last meeting and type up verbatim the statement that he h~d made and
also he believed it would show that nowhere was the three-quarter mile radius stipmlated.
He wished the copies made available to all councilmen and himself and if as printed in the
newspaper it was correct~ he would stand by what he had said. If it were not, he would ask
for a retractlou.
Councilm~n Cortesi then mentioned the possibilities of the city by digging its own well,
being in a position to save expenses on their water bills. This matter was placed for study
by Mayor Smith.
M~yor Smith then asked if there were any x~ks from the audience for the good and welfare
of the community. Mr. Martinez arose and spoke on the matter of ambulance service within
the city, citing the specific example of an injured boy within the last week. When Mr.
Martinez had concluded his remarks Councilman Noouan stated as follows: "That question has
come up repeatedly in the last few years. I think Mr. Martinez has hit a sore point here
and I hope interest is given to the incidents he has given us and I hope it will get some
action. I think, number l, that we determine immediately what the emergency services are
that are available to this community by way of ambulances and emergency treatment in hospitals
Number 2, if there exists a method of using the emergency service of the new hospital, the
Peninsula Hospital and; Number 3, if they do not exist, how we can go about providing an
emergency service for South San Francisco; we don't want to build a hospital, I know that,
but I am thinking of some temporary arrangement like providing a temporary service, maybe o~
of tax funds where a man could be admitted for emergency treatment and then transported to
the person to the hospital and some sort of ambulance service." Councilman Bosworth asked
if this was a motion to which Councilman Noouau remarked that it w~s. Councilman Bosworth
then stated he intended to second the motion but requested Councilman Noonan to direct some
particular person to make the study. Councilman Noouan stated that it should be the City
Manager and the council as a whole, and that some report be forthcoming. CounciLman Bosworth
asked if Councilman Noouan wished this placed ou the next study meeting. Mayor Smith recom-
mended that the City Manager communicate first with the two hospitals named in this area as
to the services available. It would then be submitted to the council study meeting to con-
sider the possibilities. Councilman Bosworth asked if a deadline could be set to which
Mayor Smith replied that it would be pretty hard to set a deadline ou this matter. Council-
man Bosworth seconded the motinu and after brief discussion ~s regularly carried.
Mayor Smith then briefly remarked on the items of study before the council requesting that
in order to clear these matters up the council adjourn to June 28 at 7:30 p.m. to l0 p. m.
and that study sessions be set from 4:30 to 6:~0 p.m. ou the afternoons of June 29 and 30
and July i and 2.
Councilman Bosworth then moved, seconded by Councilman Noonan and regmlarly carried, that
the meeting be adjourned until M~nday,~Jume 28, 1954 at 7:30 p.m. Next regular meeting to
be held Tuesday, July 6, 1954 instead of Monday, July 5~ 1954, it being a legal holiday.
Time of Adjournment - 11:35 P. m.
Respectfmlly submitted,
City Clerk