HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1955-06-20REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1955
PLACE:
TIME:
Council Cf.ambers, City Hall
8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meetir.g was called to order at 8:01 P.M.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:&
INVOCATION
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited and InvOcation given by Reverend
Carl Curtwright, First Assembly of God Church.
ROLL CALL
Roll callwas taken. Present: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio,
Richard Gamlen, and Telford Smith. Absent: Councilman ~ailio Cortesi.
MINUTES:
Mayor Smith asked if there were any corrections or ~.omissions to the minutes of
the regu]ar meeting of June 6, 1955. There appearing none, he then asked if it
was a motion that the minutes be approved. Councilman Gamlen so moved,
seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried that the minutes be approved°
CLAIMS:
Mayor Smith then asked if there was a motion ~hat the claims be approved for
payment. Councilman Lucchio so moved, seconded'by Councilman Rocca, and regularly
carried. Total amount of claims $39564.71.
ACC~F~ANCE OF PARK The first item under old business concerned t'~e acceptance of Park Haven
HAVNN IMPROVEMENTS: Improvements; the Arco Building Company having requested acceptance by the city
~d~ of the streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in that ~bdivision. Councilman
Rocca moved that the city accept the subdivision, subject to the subdividor
posting a bond in the a~ount of $7500.00 guaranteeing the street improvements,
and that the sewer connection fee of some $36)0.00 be paid, also that the
closing of the openings on the streets be made which concern some twenty-one
driveways, and that the minor street repairs necessary in the area be taken
care of. Councilman Gamlen seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
CARM~ITA DRIVE
EXTENSION:
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Next taken up concerned a memorandum from the office of the City Manager,
dated June 16, 1955, on Carmmlita Drive Extension. Mayor Smith briefly explaiued
that this was a substitu~e or alternate stree~ that had been proposed to be
accepted tn-lieu of the street where it was necessary to move a house. Councilman
Gamlen asked if it were in order that the City Manager and the City Attorney
negotiate for a new contract. City Manager McClung remarked that it would be in
ord®r~to~eo so if the Council so desired. Councilman Rocca stated that he would
second this if it were a~motion. Councilman Gamlen th~n said that he would make
this a motion which was seconded by Councilman Rocca. After further discussion
concerning the financial obligation of the city in the matter, at which time,
Councilma~ Lucchio said that he felt the city had no financial obligation. Mayor
Smith asked if Councilman Gamlen wished to amend the motion that the City Attorney
first proceed to negotiate a contract and prepare the agreement, so that the city
would not participate. Councilman Gamlen sta~ed that he would so amend his motion~
after which, Councilman Rocca seconded the amendment which was regularly carried.
Mayor Smith then said the Council would then vote on the original motion. Origina~
motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
$'0.37
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So~FrH ~AL ~T.
OVE ENT s:
Mayor Smith then took up the matter of re~orts, stating that monthly reports had
been received from the office of the City Clerk,,Fire Department, Librarian,
~treet ~-~artment, ~olioe ~art~q~ and ~uiLding ~n~l~ector. Councilman Gamlen
moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca that the reports from one through five be ~
accepted and placed on file. These were the ~nthly ~partment F~sports, Housing
Authority ~yment of In-lieu Taxes, Transfer ef On-sale Beer and Wine
License at 220 Lux Avenue, ~lth ~mi~artment Sub-Standard Buildings, and
City Attorney Report regarding Sunshine Gardens Improvements. Under the question,
.Councilman Lucchio asked if all the bonds for the public improvements had been
posted for Sunshine Gardens, to which City Atzorney Lyons replied that they were
in his office awaiting the agreement. Motion as made and seconded was regularly
carried.
In going .mn to the next subject matter, Mayor ~m~th asked if the Council wished
to consid,~r the City Manager's report No. 6, along with item No. 5 under new'
business, since the subject matters were related. It was agreed that item 6-a
under reports from the City Manager, together with item No. 5 under new business
would be considered together. Discussion followed concerning the hiring of an
outside e~gineer to do the work; at which time, Councilman Lucchio asked that;:if,
in the event an outside engineer for the assessment district were hired and
the district would not go through, who would be responsible fo~ the payment of
the en~in-sr~ fees. City Attorney Lyons replied that in cases such as this the
engineer should not Oe paid. After remarking that this was the c~temary Way in
which all engineers work and this area should be processed on that basis.
Councilma~ Gamlen then remarked that the City Manager had recommended the firm of
Wilsey an.~ Haven, and therefore moved that the City hire the firm of Wilsey and
Hamm subject to the statement made by the City Attorney. Councilman Rocca secon~
the motion which was followed by further discussion. Motion as made and seconded
was regularly carried.
Mayor Smi~ then took up the remaining reports from the City Manager which were
as follows: Request for hauling operation from the Loma Linda area by Mark
Senaldi; completion of guard rail on South Linden Avenue; investigation of left
hand turn from southbound 1/anes of E1Camino Beal at new Golf Driving range;
replacement of Linden Avenue playground; preparation of Bond guaranteeing private
property; grouping of Fire Department ordinances; Division of Highways request
~r info~aation as to development plans along the route of Junipero Serra
Boulevard; request of D. W. Ratto for improvement of North Canal Street; and
progress report on the Master Drainage Study. Mayor Smith asked if there were
any question on any of these reports. Councilman Gamlen stated he had one which
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES:
CITY MANAGER
SECRETARY:
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LIBRARY:
PENINSULA COMMITTEE
FOR USESCO: ~-/~
ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTION NO. 2162
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES
J' LEDWITH:~o/7
RESOLUTION NO. 2163
IN MEMORY OF JOHN F.
SAGER: ~o/?
RESOLUTION NO. 2164
RECESS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2165
APPOINTING SPECIAL
ASSISTANT TO CITY
ENGINEER IN RE
PARKING DISTRICT:
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hauling permit from Loma Linda subdivision, asking if the speed of 20 miles
per hour wasn't too fast for those trucks. Brief discussion followed, after
which, Councilman Gamlen moved, 'seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly
carried tha~ reports from the City Manager fro~ (a) to (j) be accepted and placed
on file~
The next i~em taken up was a claim for damages as made by Michael Porrazzo in
behalf of his daughter against the city of South San Francisco. Mayor Smith
asked if i~ was a motion to accept or deny and file the claim. Councilman
Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried that the claim
be accepted, denied, and ordered filed.
Communication dated June 14 was received from gary Giusti . tendering her
resignation as secretary in the office of the City Manager, together with a
communication dated June 6 from the office of the City Manager concerning the
employment of Mrs. Jeanne Viat to replace Mrs. Gimsti. Discussion followed
concerning whether or not the position should be in civil service or outside
civil service; after which, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman
Rocca, and regularly carried that the reports be accepted and placed on file.
Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by CouncLlman Gs~alen, and regularly carried
that Mrs. Jeanne Viat be emplo~d as secretary to the City Manager outside
civil service. Councilman Lucchio voted no, scaring that he was only opposed to
the status and not the girl.
Communications were received from the Library Board as follows: memorandum
dated June 14, 1955 from Miss Rue Cl~ffor4, secretary, concerning expirations
of the ter~s of Mrs. Leonore Varni, Mrs. Rina lingue, and Mr. Rudolph Alsterlind;
memorandum dated June 8, 1955, concerning Materials Selection Platform; and,
memorandum dated June 8, 1955 concerning 1955-56 budget. After discussion,
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, and regUlarly carried,
that the reports be accepted and placed on file.
Communication dated May 29, 1955 was received from the Peninsula Committee for
UNESCO requesting local reprem~mtation to that committee. After brief discussion,
Mayor Smith stated that appoint~mat of a committee member would be held over until
someone could be found available ~or the appointment.
**City Attorney Lyons then said an ordinance had been prepared regulatin~ the storage
of wrecked cars. City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance in its entirety in
compliance with a request received from the audience; after which, Councilman
Rocca stated he would introduce the ordinance.
City Attorney Lyons then said that an ordinanc~ had been prepared containing the
amendments to the zoning ordinance. City Attorney Lyons read the ordinance ~n
full; after which, Councilman Gamlen introduced the ordinance. Councilman Lucchio
then asked if the parcel of land for the particular service station included
the whole area or just the land necessary for the service station. Mayor Smith
stated tha~ if there were no objections, Mr. Goss would check and see that the
description set forth conformed to where the service station would be located.
The CouncLL then went on to the matter of resolutions; City Attorney Lyons taking
up first, ~he resolution in memorium of Charles J. Ledwith. After City Attorney
Lyons had read the resolution in full, Councilman Gamlen introduced A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco in Memory of Charles J.
Ledwith, City Auditor of the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was
as follows: Ayes:. Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Smith, and Gamlen. Noes: None.
Absent: Cortesi.
City Attorney Lyons next read the resolution in memorium of John F. Sager; after
which Councilman Rocca introduced A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of South San Francisco in Memory of John F. Sager, who Served as City Councilman
and Fire Commissioner of the City of South San Francisco. Roll call vote was as
follows: Ayes: Coun~lm~n Rocca, Lucchio, Sffith, and Gamlen. Noes: None~
Absent: Cortesi.
the next resolution concerned the policy on the use of the Sheriff's Posse Club.
Mayor Smi~ remarked that a communication had been received from the Junipero
Serra VFW Post to be considered along with the resolution, Lengthy discussion
took place, at which time, Thomas Needh~m, legal oIXicer for the YFW Post; Warren
Sapiro, attorney for the Parkhaven Club; Robert Ausman, Commander of the Post
Dewey Bell, member of the VFW Post; Mr. McLeoc, a r~id®nt of Park Haven; Mr.
S, K. Rob'~ins, resident of the area; and members of the city council took part
in the di~cas~mn,
Recess was declared at 9:45 P.M. and meeting recalled to order at 9:55 P.M.
After the meeting had been recalled to order, the petition protesting the issuance
of license for the On-sale of Al~lic Beverages as presented by the residents
of Park Haven was read by the City Clerk as requested. Further discussion took
place; after which, City Attorney Lyons read ~he r®sol~i~m in full. Councilman
Lucchio then introduced A Resolution of the C~ty Council of the City of South San
Francisco Opposing the Issuance of an On-Sale Liquor License to be Used at the
Premises Generally Known as the "San Mateo County Sheriff's Posse Club", Commonly
Designated as No. 300 Bryce Avenue, in the ParkHaven Subdivision of Said City.
Roll call vote was as follOws: Ayes: CounciLmen Rocca, Lucchio, Mayor Smith.
Councilman Gamlen stated he refrained from vo~ing as he was a member of the post
in question. Absent: Councilman Cortesi,
The next two resolutions concerned the Downtown Parking District. The first
of the two resolutions concerning the employment of Mr, J. E. Peck as the
engineer. After a brief explanation by City Attorney Lyons, Councilman Rocca
'introduced A Resolution Appointing Special Assistant to the City Engineer in
Re Parking District No. 1955-1 of the City of South San Francisco and Authorizing
Agreement. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio,
**The Council then proceeded on to the matter of ordinances. The first ordinance
scheduled concerning amendments to the subdivision ordinance was held over.
Gamlen, Smith. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 2166
APPOINTING SPECIAL
COUNSEL IN RE
PARKING DISTRICT:
City Attorney Lyons next explained the second resolution concerning the appointment
of Mr. A. J. Scampini as the attorney for the parking district program. Councilman
Lucchio introduced A Resolution Appointing Special Counsel In Re Parking District
No. 1955-1 of the City of South San Francisco and Authorizing Agreement. Roll
call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Gamlen, Smith.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Cortesi. Mr. Scampini then briefly explained
the articles that appeared in the San Francisco Examiner and the League of
California Cities' Magazine concerning the parking district as it is nOW in
operation in Sunnyvale.
OLD MISSION ROAD
ROW: ~0
The resolrtion concerning the accePtance of Old Mission Road right-of-way was
held over.
RESOLUTION NO. 2167 The next resolution concerned the acceptance of sewer easement in Winston Manor
ACCEPTANCE OF WINSTON No. 1. City Attorney Lyons explained that the deeds for the easements which were
MANOR NO. 1 SEWER deeded to the city for the purposes of installing a sanitary sewer right of way.
EASEMENT: ~D After a brief explanation of the Resolution, Councilman Gamlen introduced A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco Authorizing the
Execution of Deeds of Indenture Between Russell Stroud and Lois Stroud and said
o City-and Between Jehn:Aiaml~e and Viol$~Aihstie.and Said City, With Respect to the
Granting of Certain Sanitary Sewerage Easements to Said City. Roll call vote was
as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Gamlen, Smith. Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
ABANDONMENT OF UNUSED Mmyor Smitk stated that the resolution concerning the abandonment of unused
drainage easement, Pedemonte property, had been requested held over.
DRAINAGE EASEMENT:
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PENINSULA HUMANE
SOCIETY: ~-/D ~
Communication dated June 13, 1955 was received from the Peninsula Humane Society,
Inc. concerning their request to provide pound services for the city of South
San Francisco. After brief discussion, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by
Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the letter from the Peninsula
Humane Socity be accepted and placed on file. The City Manager was instructed
to reply to the Peninsula Humane Socity concerning the Council's plans for
building their own pound.
PROGRESS PAYMENT:
Communication was received from the Associated Construction & Engineering Company
dated June 15, 1955, requesting a progress paynent of $18709.58 on the sewage
pump stations which they installed in the industrial district. Councilman Rocca
stated that he noticed this had been approved by the ~t~of~Public Works
and appeared to be in order. Director of Publkc Works Goss answered, yes;
he also stated that there were some minor inprovements to be made to conform to
the requirements, but that these were w$11 under the two thousand dollars that
the city was holding. ~$
EMPLOYMENT OF PBX
OPERATOR UNDER CIVIL
SERVICE: P-ooo
Communication dated June 14, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manager;
as well as, one dated June 3 from the Personnel Board, conqerning PBX Operator.
The City M~nager recommended the probationary appointment o~ Mrs. Faye Taylor to
the position of PBX Operator. City Manager McClung stated that Mrs. Taylor
had completed every phase except the physical examination. Councilman Lucchio
moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regulzrly carried, that the recommendation
of the City Manager be accepted subject to the passage of the medical examination.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS:
PLANNING COMMISSION
USS PI~MIT NO. 466
KEN ROYCE:
Requests for transfer of funds were received from the following departments:
Library, Fire Department, Street Department, and Sewage Treatment Plant. Councilman
Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, ant regularly carried that with the
exception of item one in the Street Department, the transfers be granted.
Mayor Smit~ stated that item No. 5 under New Business had been covered earlier in
the meeting, and proceeded on to the next item concerning Use Permits as received
from the Planning Commission. The first taken up was Use Permit Resolution No. 466,
as applied for by Ken Royce, requesting permission for the erection of a gasoline
station, motel, and restaurant on his property located at the intersection of
South Airport Boulevard and Bayshore Freeway. The Planning Commission recommended
granting tn~ use permit. Brief discussion followed; at which time, it was asked
if any entrance from this establishment would be directly on the Freeway. Mr.
Royce, the applicant, stated that this would not have an outlet directly on to the
Freeway, but would be on Airport Boulevard. Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded
by Council~an Rocca, and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission ~e accepted.
PLANNING COMMISSION
USE PERMIT NO. 472
SILVIO ~~:
Use Permit tesolution No. 472 was received from the Planning Commission as applied
for by Silvio Schenone, requesting permission to construct a second dwelling
on the rear portion of the lot located at 573 Miller Avenue. Planning Commission
recommended granting the issuance of the use permit. Councilman Rocca moved,
seconded by Councilman Gamlen, and r_m~l~axly carried that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be accepted.
PLANNING COMMISSION
USE PERMIT NO. 470
SHELL OIL CO:
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Use 9ermit ~solution No. 470 was received from the Planning Commission, as applied
for by the Shell Oil Company recommending the granting of permission to erect
two neon I~T~ *igns on the property at the intersection of Hickey Boulevard
and CamariZas Avenu=. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca,
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepte
PLANNING COMMISSION
USE PERMIT NO. 469
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Use Permit Resolution NO. ~(w%~ received from the Planning Commission, as
applied for by the G. W. Wiltiams Company, requesting establishment of a used car
lot at the intersection of Southwood Drive and Ponderosa Road. The Planning
Commission recommendSd granting the issuance of the use permit subject to the
listed Conditions on the resolution. Discussion followed, at which time, it was
suggested t.~at the lot be sealcoated instead of being gravelled. After further
di~,,~-='2, Councilman Gamlen moved,'seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly
carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted with the
exception that the used car lot be sealcoated. Discussion then took place concerninf
the use permit being of the type that should be from year to year. Further
**Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, and regularly carried,
that the progress payment be made to the Associated Construction & Engineering
Granting of Certain Sanitary 'Basements t~ Said' City. Rol~ C~l[ ~e was
an follows: Ayes: Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Gamlen, Smith. Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
ABANDONMENT OF UNUSED Mmyor Smith stated that the resolution concerning the abandonment of unused
drainage easement, Pedemonte property, had been requested held over.
DRAINAGE EASEMENT:
PENINSULA HUMANE
SOCIETY: ~-/O ~
Communication dated June 13, 1955 was received from the Peninsula Humane Society,
Inc. concerning their request to provide pound services for the city of South
San Francisco. After brief discussion, Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by
Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the letter from the Peninsula
Humane Socity be accepted and placed on file. The City Manager was instructed
to reply to the Peninsula Humane Socity concerning the Council's plans for
building their own pound.
PROGRESS PAYMENT:
Communication was received from the Amaociated Construction & Engineering Company
dated June 15, 1955, requesting a progress payment of $18709.58 on the sewage
pump stations which they installed in the industrial district. Councilman Rocca
stated that he noticed this had been approved by the ~Atemetm~:of~Public Works
and appeared to be in order. Di~mctor of Public Works Go~s answered, yes;
he also stated that there were some minor inprovements to be made to conform to
the requirements, but that these were ~kll under the two thousand dollars that
the city was holding, **
EMPLOYMENT OF PBX
OPERATOR UNDER CIVIL
SERVICE: ~- O 00
Communication dated June 14, 1955 was received from the office of the City Manage
as well as, one dated June 3 from the Personnel Board, conqerning PBX Operator.
The City Manager recommended the probationary appointment o! Mrs. Faye Taylor to
the position of PBX Operator. City Manager McClung stated that ~rs. Taylor
had completed every phase except the physical examination. Councilman Lucchio
moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the recommendatt
of the City Manager be accepted subject to the passage of the medical examinatior
TRANSFER OF FUNDS:
PLANNING COMM!
~I~I~IIT ~. 466
KEN ROYCE:
Requests for transfer of funds weFe received from the following departments:
Library, Fire Department, Street Department, and Sewage Treatment Plant. Counciln
Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried that with the
exception of item one in the Street Department, the transfers be granted.
Mayor Smith stated that item No. 5 under New Business had been covered earlier i~
the meeting, and proceeded on to the next item concerning Use Permits as receive¢
from the Planning Commission. The first taken up was Use Permit Resolution No. !
as applied for by Ken Royce, requesting permission for the erection of a gasolin~
station, motel, and restaurant on his property located at the intersection.of
South Airport Boulevard and Bayshore Freeway. The Planning Commission recommend~
granting the use permit. Brief discussion followed; at which time, it was asked
if any entrance from this establishment would be directly on the Freeway. Mr.
Royce, the applicant, stated that this would not have an outlet directly on to ti
Freeway, but would be on Airport Boulevard. Councilman Gamlen then moved, secon~
by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Planni~
Commission be accepted.
PLANNING COMMISSION
USE PERMIT NO. 472
Use Permit Resolution No. 472 was received from the Planning Commission as appli~
for by $ilvio Schenone, requesting permission to construct a second dwelling
on the rear portion of the lot located at 573 Miller Avenue. Planning Commissio~
recommended granting the issuance of the use permit. Councilman Rocca moved,
seconded by Councilman Gamlen, and rmrul&rly carried that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be accepted.
PLANNING COMMISSION
USE PERMIT NO. 470
SHELL OIL CO:
PLANNING COMMISSION
USE PERMIT NO. 469
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Use Permit Resolution No. 470 was received from the Planning Commission, as appl:
for by the Shell Oil Company recommendinK the granting of permission to erect
two neon ]A~od ~aigns on the property at the intersection of Hickey Boulevard
and Camaritas Aven~=. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca,
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be acc,
Use permit Resolution NO, ~.Wi~ received from the Planning Commission, as
applied for by the G. W. Williams Company, requesting establishment of a used car
lot at the intersection of Southwood Drive and Ponderosa Road. The Planning
CommissA. on recommendJd granting the issuance of the use permit subject to the
listed ~onditions on the resolution. Discussion followed, at which time, it was
suggested that the lot be sealcoated instead of being gravelled. After further
d~u~, Councilman Gamlen moved, 'seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly
carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted with the
exception that the used car lot be sealcoated. Discussion then took place conce~
the use permit being of the type that should be from year to year. Further
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**Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, and regularly carried
that the progress payment be made to the Associated Construction & Engineering
Company.
PLANNING COMMISSION
USE PERMIT NO. 471
LO~A LINDA
CONSTRUCTION CO:
VARIANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT NO. 467:
VARIANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT NO. 468
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PLANNING COMMIsSIoN
SECRETARY:~ F~
GOOD AND WELFARE:
APPOINTMENT OF
PENINSULA CO~9~ITTEE
FOR UNESCO CHAIP~N:
REBER PLAN:
POSSIBILITY OF
SEWAGE DEPARTMENT
iiMDER SUPERXIqJI~ND~NT
OF~SEWAGE TREATMENT
PLANT: ~'0~ ?
APPOINTMENT OF NEW
CITY AUDITOR:
ADJOURNMENT:
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discussion then took place between members of the City Council and City Attorney,
at which ~ime, it was indicated that the granting was done according to the
recommendasion of the Planniag Com~nission, but .that, also, the lot be sealcoated
and permission to be renewe~ from year to year.
Use Permi~ No. 471 was received from the Planning Commission as applied for by
the Loma L~nda Construction Company, requesti~g permission to erect a sign
advertising their subdivision. The sign to be located in the southeast corner
of Spruce Avenue and E1 Camino Real. Planning Commission recommending granting
subjecZ to certain conditions. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman
Lucchio, and regularly carried, that the reco~uendation of the Planning Commission
be accepted.
Variance and Adjustment Resolution No. 467 was Neceived from the Planning
Commission as applied for by Jack Hasson, requesting permission to construct a
bedroom on the rear portion of his lot at 50 B~adford Drive. Planning Commission
recommendec granting the variance and adjustment. Councilman Gamlen moved,
seconded by Councilman Rocca, and regularly carried, that the recommendation of
the Planni[g Commission be accepted.
Variance and Adjustment Resolution No. 468 was received from the Planning
Commissioz, as applied for by the J. F. March Realty Company, requesting permission
for the erection of a sign attached to the Purity Market building at 508
Linden Avenue; Planning Commission recommending granting permission as set
forth in Resolution No. 468. **
Communication dated June 15, 1955 was received from the secretary of the
Planning Oommission~ requesting increase of salary. Mayor Smith explained
that the Council in its budget study had gone ever the situation and had made
plans and ~rovisions for a Planning Consultant who would act as a Secretary for
the Planning Commission. Mayor Smith request~d' Mr. McClung to so notify Mr.
Reisch.
Mayor Smitu asked if anyone in the audience wished to offer something under
Good and ~elfare. No one spoke. He then aske¢ if any of the Council members
had something they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Councilman Gamlen
remarked ta~t a short while previously the Mayor asked for a chairman to the
Committee for UNESCO, and that during the recess he had talked to Mr. Sunia,
principal of the Avalon School, and that he had indicated desire to be on that
Committee. Councilman Gamlen then asked Mr. $~nia. if he would accept the
chairmanship. Mro Sunia replied he ~[~ not know exactly what the chairmanship
would entail, but that he would be very happy to accept the position of a
Committeeman. Mayor Smith then remarked that subject to the Council's
conf~rmatien he would appoint Mr. Sunia as the Chairman of this Committee.
Mayor Smith at this time brought to the attention of the Council~ the matter
concerning ~he Reber Plan, stating that he had received a telegram from Mr.
Reber which he read; explaining desires to trap the fresh waters coming down
the Sacramento River; further remarking that the money being appropriated
would be used to build a scale model with which to make a study of the project.
Councilman Gamlen then brought to the attention of the City Council discussion
'previously held on the possibility of putting the Se~e Department under
Mr. SC~'~i~h%~, superintendent of the Sewage Treatment Plant. After brief
discussion, Mayor Smith remarked that if there ~ere no objections the City
Council woLkd place this as an item under the n~xt agenda for study.
Councilman Gamlen then brought up the matter of City Auditor, moving that the
city appoint Charles J. Ledwith Jr. as City Auditor. City Attorney Lyons asked
if this was to be on the same contract basis or civil service, to which Councilman
Gamlen replied on the same contract basis. Furnher discussion followed, after
which Councilman Gamlen amended his motion that the City Attorney submit a
contract to the Council for the next meeting. 2t was suggested that the City
Manager anc the City Clerk also take part in the drafting of the contract.
Councilman Gamlen amen4ed his motion to include both amendments. Councilman
Rocca seconded all the amen4ments. ~tion as made and amended was seconded and
regularly carried.
Councilman ~occa then moved, seconded by CounciLman Gamlen, and regulary carried
that the ms~:~ be adjourned to July 5, 1955; an which time the City Clerk
was to open the meeting and adjourn the meeting to July 11, 1955.
Time of adjournment~-ll:Ol P.M.
APPltOVSD i
or
**Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilmar. ~mlen, and regularly
carried than the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD ~ONDAY, JUNE 20, 1955
RESOLUTION NO. 2162
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OS THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO IN MEi/ORY OF CHARLES J.
LEDWITH, CITY AUDITOR OF THE CITY dF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO.
WHEREAS i~ has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our
midst CHARLES J. LEDWITH; and
WHEREAS Mr. Ledwith, a native Californian, was, for thirty-three years last
past, a resident of the City of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS Mr. Ledwith, in addition to being City Auditor of the City of South
San Francisco, held, at different times, other posts of public trust and honor,
such as, m~mber of the Personnel Board of the City of South San Francisco from
February 11, 1946 to February 15, 1952, member of the Board of Trustees of the
South San..Francisco Unified School Oistrict from July , 1936 to July, 1947,
member of the Community Chest of San Marco County from the year 1949 to 1953
and Auditor therefor commencing with the year 1951 and continuing until the
time of his death on May 27, 1955, member of San Marco County Board of Health,
and Auditor for the Housing Authority of the City of South San Francisco, in
all of which offices he served with the utmosz lOyalty, faithfulness, and
competence; and
HEREAS Ledwith was an active church member, a home-loving man, and the
father of three well-bred children, a man of sterling integrity, and
otherwise an example of the best citizenship; and
WHEREAS, as a loyal and faithful public servant and as an outstanding citizen,
Mr. Ledwith contributed greatly by untiring efforts to the upbuilding and
improvemer.t of the City of South San Francisco,
NOW, THEP~FORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that this City Council laments the passing of Charles J. Ledwith
and extends its sincere sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow.
BE IT FUE?HER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the official minutes
of this CLty Council and that copies thereof, together with parchment certificates
of merit, be sent to the members of the family of Charles J. Ledwith.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted a~ a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco held on the 20th day of June, 1955, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN
Andrew Rocca, Francis Lrcchio, Telford Smith, Richard
Gamlen
NOES: ' None
ABSENT: " Emilio Cortesi ATTEST:
Arthur A. Rodondi
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2L63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOI~H
SAN FRANCISCO IN MEMORY OF JOHN F. MAGER, WHO SERVED AS
CITY COUNCILMAN AND FIRE COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO.
WHEREAS it has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our
midst JC~ F. MAGER; and
WHEREAS ~r. Mager, a native of the State of indiana, was, for forty-one
years last past, a resident of the City of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1935, Mr. Mager was appointed to the office of City
Councilman of the City of South San Francisco, to which office he was elected
by the people of said City at a general municipal election on April 20, 1936,
in which office he continued to serve until his resigfiation on March 21, 1938; aw
WHEREAS, while a City Councilman of the City of South San Francisco, said John
F. Mager served as a Fire Commissioner of Said City for the period commencing witl
the 20th day of April, 1936 and terminating on the 31st day of March, 1938; and
WHEREAS said John Fo Mager, as a loyal and f~ithful public servant, contributed
greatly, by untiring efforts, to the upbuilding and improvement of the City of
South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS Mr. Mager was an active church member, a home-loving man, and the father
of five well-bred children, a man of sterling integrity, and otherwise an example
of the best citizenship,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that this City Council laments the passing of JOHN F. MAGER and extends
its sincere sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow.
BE IT FU2THER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the official minutes c
this City Council and that copies thereof, together with parchment certificates c
merit, '~ sent to the members of the family of John F. Mager.
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I hereby ceritfy that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted a~ a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco held on the 20th day of June, 1955, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN Andrew Rocca, Francis Lucchio, Telford Smith, Richard Gamlen
NOES: " None
ABSENT: "
Emilio Cortesi
ATTEST:
Arthur A. Rodondi
City Clerk
PLACE:
TIME:
CALL TO ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR NEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD TUESDAY,
JULY 5, 1955
Council Chambers, City Hall
8p.m.
Arthur A. Rodondi, City Clerk, appeared at the Council Chambers at the hour
of 8 o'clock p. m., at which time neither any of the City Councilmen or any
member of 5he public was present. After waiting several minutes with no one
apPearing, the City Clerk adjourned the meeting until Monday, July 11, 1955
at the hour of 8 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
'~ ~ity Clerk
APPROVED: