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TIME:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
& INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CLAIMS: 50/3
OLD BUSINESS
MONTHLY REPORTS:--
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
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FIRE CHIEF REQUEST TO
ATTEND CONFERENCE:
FIREMAN R. WILLIAMS
APPOINTMENT:
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PLANNING COMMISSIONER
R. VERNON EXPIRATION
OF TERM: ~0 ~
TRANSFER OF ON-SALE
BEER LICENSE-MEDRANO:
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
SLUDGE BED BEDS:
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R~GULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCI~ OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD ~ONDAY,
AUGUST 15, 1955
Council Chambers, City Hall
8p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p. m. by Mayor Smith.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was taken and invocation given by Mrs. Loui~
Thomas, First Church of Christ Scientist.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Telford Smith, Emilio Cortesi, Richard
Gamlen
Cuuncilman Francis Lucchio (C~uncilman Lucchio appeared present at
8:13 p. m. and remained for the duration of the meeting).
There being no minutes of the previous meetings presented for approval, same
wer~ dispensed with.
There being no claims presented for approval, same were dispensed with.
Since there were no items to be taken up under old business, the Council
proceeded on to the matter of reports.
Monthly reports were received from 'the following departments for the month
of July: Street Department, Fire Department, Poundmaster, City Clerk for
business licenses issued, Police Department and Library. Councilman Gamlen
moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the reports
as submitted be approved.
Reports as received from the office of ~;he City Manager, which appeared as
ite~ #2, ~ through j inclusive, were next taken up. Councilman Gamlen moved:
seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the City Manager
reports as submitted be approved. They were as follows:
a. Map of City Street Lighting System.
b. South Airport Boulevard Improvements.
c. Holly Avenue and Mission Road street sign report received from
Mrs. Jennie M. Anderson, 427 Holly Avenue, reporting no sign.
Sign Ordered. Park condition ~eported by Mrs. Anderson referred
to Supt. of Public Works.
d. Clarification of procedure for setting public hearings.
e. Minutes of Staff Meeting held 7/27/55.
f. Award of low bid to enlarge electrical circuit at treatment plant
to Traylor Electric Co.
g. Establishment of R~tlroad Avenae as one-way street between Linden
Avenue and Maple Avenue.
h. Withdrawal of employees from S~a. te Retirement.
i. Development of playground at Pine and Cypress Avenues as replace-
ment for abandoned Linden Avenme playground. Recreation Commission
asks development of new one. City Manager concurs if s ten year
lease can be secured.
j. School Crossing Guards--School reports inability to participate
except for school patrols.
Communication was received from the off~ce of the Fire Chief, under date of
August 4, 1955, re,nesting permission to be absent from the State from Sep-
tember 12 to 25 inclusive, to attend the Pacific Coast Inter-Mountain Fire
Chief's Conference at Sun Valley. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by
Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that permission as requested be granl
Inter-office memorandum dated August 2, 1955 was received from the office
.of the Fire Chief, recommending the permanent appointment of Richard William~
to the Fire Department. This was concumred in by a notation from the office
of the City Manager. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief be approved,
and permanent appointed be granted Richard Williams.
Communication was received from the offkce of the Planning Commission, under
dat~ of August 2, 1955, concerning the expiration of the appointment of
Pla~ning Commissioner Raymond Vernon. l~yor Smith remarked that if there
were no objections,'this matter would be held over until the next regular
meeting. There being no objections, it was so ordered.
Application for transfer of alcoholic beverage license was received from
the.Department of Alcoholic ~-~Connrol, as applied for by Raymond Medra~
Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Cokncilman Rocca, and regularly carried,
that the notice be placed on file.
Communication was received from the offkce of the Director of Public Works
concerning sewage treatment plant sludge bed bids, together with compilation
of the bids received. Brief discussion took place regarding the bids being
rejected, since they were higher than the estimate of the Director of Public
Wor~s. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen, that the bids
be rejected and that new bids be called for. Mayor Smith, under the questior
remarked that for clarification of the notion, was it the intent that a
study be made, and, if necessary, new plans and specifications be prepared?
Councilman Rocca remarked that he felt kt would be well to have the study
made. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
GOLF DRIVING RANGE:
APPEAraNCE OF CITY
ATTORNEY LYONS &
COUNCILMAN LUCCHIO:
LEFT HAND TURN, BERTETTA-Communication was received from the office of the City Manager concerning
left hand turns at the Bertetta Golf Driving Range.
Cour.cilman Lucchio and City Attorney Lyoas appeared present at the meeting
at 8:13 p. m. and remained for its duration.
Acconpanying the communication from the 9ffice of the City Manager was a
comr~unication from the Division of Highways, under date of August 8, 1955,
concerning the same subject matter. Councilman Ro'cca moved, seconded by
Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the communication from the
Division of Highways be accepted and placed on file, along with the commu-
nication from the office of the City Mar~ager.
STROUD MATTER:
Copy of a communication ~ated August 2, 1955, addressed to the Stoneson
DeveLopment Corporation, was received from the offices of Antonio J. Gaudio,
in behalf of his clients, Mr. & Mrs. Russell,~_ t of 7 Dural Drive. At
this time, Mayor Smith asked Mr. Gaudio, present in the audience, if he
wis~ed to speak. After discussion by Mr. Gaudio and members of the council,
Mayer Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, that this matter be re-
ferred to the office of the City Attorney. Further discussion took place,
after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, COuncilmen Rocca, Lucchio,
Smith, & Gamlen; Noes, Councilman Cortesi. Councilman Lucchio remarked
tha~ he was voting aye since Councilman Rocca stated he had not received
the communication before this evening.
LOMALINDA NO. 2:
Communication was received from the office of the City Manager dated Aug-
u~t 10~ 1955, comcerning the proposed Lcma Linda No. 2 development. This
was accompanied by a communication from the Parkway Terrace Home Owners'
Association, dated August 5, 1955, concerning the same subject matter.
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gammon and regularly carried,
tha~ the communications be accepted and ordered filed.
SUNSHINE GARDENS #9
PUBLIC HEARING &
FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE: ~ ~_~
The first public hearing concerned annexation of Sunshine Gardens No. 9.
Mayor Smith asked if any written protests had been received, to which City
Clef{ Rodondi replied no written protests had been received. Mayor Smith
the~ asked if there were any protests from the audience. None were re-
ceived. He then asked if there was a motion that the public hearing be
closed. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and reg-
ularly carried. At this time, City Attorney Lyons explained the ordinance
which, if adopted, would annex to the CLty the property requested and in-
dicated as Sunshine Gardens No. 9; further stating that a motion could be
mad~ waiving the reading of the ordinance and introducing it by title only.
Couacilman Lucchio so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly
carried. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance, after
which it was introduced by Councilman Rocca.
813-19 BADEN AVENUE
REZONING HEARING:
Next was the public hearing on the rezoning of property at 813-19 Baden
Aver_ue. Mayor Smith asked if there were any written protests, to which
the City Clerk replied none had been received. Mayor Smith then asked if
there were any protests from the audience. None were registered. Mayor
Smith then asked if there was a motion ~hat the hearing be closed. Council-
man Gamlen so moved, seconded by CounciLman Lucchio and regularly carried.
May~r Smith, at this time, stated that if there were no objections from the
Council, the City Attorney would be ins:ructed to prepare the necessary
ordinance. City Attorney Lyons replied that it would be prepared for the
next regular meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 373
AMENDING ORD. #202,
BLASTING OPERATIONS:
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FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE RE PARKING
~ USE OF CITY OWNED
PARKING LOTS:
The Council then proceeded on to the ma':ter of ordinances, taking up first
the second reading and adoption of amendments to the blasting ordinance.
Mayor Smith explained that it was a change of blasting hours. City Attorney
Lyons remarked that a motion could be made waiving the reading and providing
for the adoption of the ordinance by reading of title only. Councilman
Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. City
Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance, after which roll call
vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen locca, Lucchio, Smith, Cortesi, Gamle:
The next ordinance concerned the first ?eading and introduction of regula-
tions for parking and use of City owned parking lots. City Attorney Lyons
gave an explanation of the ordinance, after which he asked if a motion
couLd, be made waiving the first reading and providing for introduction by
title only. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and
regularly carried. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance
after which Councilman Lucchio introduced the ordinance.
SUBDIVISION & UNIFORM
FOOD ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTION NO. 2199
STOP SIGN INST.
SCHOOL & OLIVE STS:
Mayor Smith remarked that pending under ordinances was the amendments to
the Subdivision Ordinance and Uniform Food Ordinance.
Ma. or Smith then proceeded on to the next subject matter of resolutions,
takLng up first the resolution concerning the installation of a stop sign
at nhe intersection of School Street and Olive Avenue. Councilman Gamlen
introduced A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Fran-
cisco With Respect to the Installation of a Stop Sign at the l~ntersection
of ~che$1 Street and Olive Avenue in Said City. Roll call vote was as
foLLows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucc~io, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2200
1956 GAS TAX BUDGET
& MEMORAMDUM OF AGREE-
MENT:
The next resolution concerned the adoption of memorandum of gas tax agree-
mends. Councilman Rocca then introduced A Resolution of the City Council
of ~he City of South San Francisco Adopting a Budget for the Proposed Ex-
penditures of the Allocation of Gas Tax Moneys from the State of California
to Said City for the Fiscal Year 1956, and Approving a Memorandum of Agree-
m®~ for the Expenditures of such Moneys for the Maintenance of Major City
Streets. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio,
Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2201
AGREEMENT WITH SAN
FRANCISCO BRIDGE CO.
EASEMENT R/W:
The next resolution concerned an author~za'tion'to the San Francisco Bridge
Co. to build over an existing sewer easement and extending the life of the
present easement agreement from May 1, 2958 to May 1, 1963. After discus-
sion, Councilman Lucchio introduced A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of South San Francisco Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Per-
mitting The San Francisco Bridge Compan? to Erect a Building Over a Munici-
pally Owned Sewer Easement or Right-of-Way. Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, CortesL, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2202
APP. CONST. WORK ON
INDUSTRIAL SEWAGE
Next taken up was a resolution concerning the acceptance of the industrial
are~ pump stations. Councilman Gamlen ~ntroduced A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of South San Francisco Approving Construction Work on
the Industrial Sewage Pumping Stations and Authorizing Final Payment to the
Associated Construction and Engineering Co. Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesx, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTIONS PENDING:
~-~2~ No. 5 - a.
5/ 7~ No. 5 - b.
~-!~O ~.~_,7 No. 5 - c.
.~g'O?.l No. 5 - d.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
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Mayor Smith then said that the resolutions pending were as follows:
Acceptance of Mission Road ~OW, Uccelli & Quality Food Co.
Authorizing storm drainage agreement with Standard Building Co.
Acceptance of easement for diversion of Duck Farm Creek drainage
from Standard Building Co.
Authorizing new contract to replace Carmelita Drive extension
with the previously planned prolongation of Serra Drive.
At this time, Councilman Lucchio stated he had a request to make concerning
the disposition of the City Manager's reports; to which Mayor Smith replied
that they had been accepted and placed on file. Discussion then .took place
by 2ouncilman LUcchio, members of the C~ty Council and City ~~r~-~l~
concerning the following reports submit:ed by the City Manager:
No. 2 - f. Award of iow bid to enlarge electrical circuit at treatment planJ
to'Traylor Electric Co.
No. 2 - g. Establishment of Railroad A-enue as one-way street between
Linden Avenue and ~aple Avenue.
No. 2 - h. Withdrawal of employees from State Retirement.
No. 2 - i. Development of playground an Pine and Cypress Avenues as re-
placement for abandoned Linden Avenue playground. Recreation
Commission asks development of new one. City Manager concurs
if a ten year lease can be secured.
REQUEST FOR POWER
POLES IN SERRA HIGH-
LANDS UNIT B & LOMA
LINDA NO. 2:
The first item under new business concemned a request for the installation
of ~ower poles on the street in the following subdivisions: Serfs Highlands
Units l-B, 2-B, 3-B and I~;mm Linda No. 2. Brief discussion followed, after
which Councilman Luemhio moved, that approval be given the request for the
installation of power poles in Serra Highlands Units I-B, 2-B, 3-B, on the
street instead of the rear of the property lines. Councilman Rocca seconded
the motion, after which Mayor Smith asked that, in order to clarify the
motion, was it meant to be in accordance with the recommendation of the
Director of Public ~orks? Councilman Lucchio stated he would include this
in ~is motion, the second standing. Mo:ion as made and seconded was regu-
larly carried.
Mayor Smith then took up the matter of ~he request for power poles on the
street in Loma Linda #2, explaining tha~ the map was not before the Council
at this time, but a request had been received to determine whether or not
polss would be permitted in the front of the property. This was to assist
in the preparation of the maps. CounciLman Rocca remarked that the Council
could signify its willingness that the same principles should apply in
Lom~ Linda #2, and moved that the request be granted. Councilman Gamlen
seconded the motion, remarking he did so just as long as it was not taken
as In approval of the map. Councilman ~occa said that this was correct.
Cou.%cilman Lucchio stated that no work was to be allowed at the present
time. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
CITY OF RICHMOND
50TH ANNIVERSARY:
Communication was received from Mayor John J. Sheridan of the City of
Ricmmond, extending an invitation to the City of South San Francisco to
participate in Richmond's Golden Jubilee. Councilman Gam~m moved, seconded
by 2ouncilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the City Manager acknowledge
the letter. Councilman Cortesi voted no.
POLETTI GRADING PERMIT
SO. AIRPORT BLVD:
Communication dated August 9, 1955 was received from Louis Poletti, together
wit~ a grading plan on property owned by him on Airport Boulevard. Dis-
cussion took place concerning the grading and filling operations, and the
minimum requirements in the area as ten';atively set up by Wilsey & ~,
presently conducting a study concerning such operations. After discussion,
Coumcilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocda and regularly
carried, that permission be granted to ~r. Poletti; that all specifications
for drainage meet the report now being made by Wilsey & ~ and concurred
in ~very phase by the Director of Public ~orks so that the work will be
satisfactory.
SENALDI GRADING
PERMIT, SO. AIRPORT
BLVD: ~"/7~,,
Communication dated August 4, 1955 was received from Mark Senaldi, 'together
wit~ a memorandum dated August 10, 1955 from the office of the Director of
Public Works, concerning a request for grading and filling permit on prop-
erty owned by Mr. Senaldi. Accompanying the letter from Mr. Senaldi was
a mtp showing the area to be graded and filled. Councilman Gamlen moved,
sec)nded by Councilman Cortesi, that permission be granted; that all spec-
ifications for drainage meet the report now being made by Wilsey & ~,
and concurred in every phase by the Director of Public Works so that the
wor~ will be satisfactory. Councilman Lucchio remarked that this should
be ~ubject to the approval of the Pacifkc Gas & Electric Co. to permit a
portion of their property to be filled, to which Director of Public ~orks
Goss replied, this was correct. Motion as made and seconded was regularly
carried.
HART & HYNDING GRADING
PERMIT, SO. AIRPORT
BLVD:
RECESS: -----
C~MARITAS AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT:
f-oro 7
COLMA CREEK
EASEMENT AREA:
A. BERTETTA REQUEST
TO USE CITY SEWER:
USE PERMIT #451
J. LEBENZON:
USE PERMIT #460
RYAN REALTY CO:
EL CAMINO REAL ~
CHESTNUT AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS:
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VARIANCE & ADJUSTMENT
PERMIT #459-JOKN J.
KAMARIOTIS: ~'0~"0
RESOLUTION NO. 2203
INT. TO VACATE PTN.
OF MISSION ROAD:
Communication dated August 3, 1955 was received from Hart & Hynding Inc.,
acconpanied by a map, together with a memorandum from the Director of Public
WorKs, all of which concerned a request for grading permit on Airport
Boulevard. After brief discussion, Cour.cilman Lucchio remarked that there
wer~ several questions to be answered between the City and the Hart & Hyndin~
interests, and until this had been done, moved that the item be referred to
the Director of Public Works for further report. Director of Public Works
Gos~ remarked that this was in connection with the next item on the agenda.
Cou:cilman Lucchio then withdrew his motion, after which Councilman Gamlen
moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio ar.d regularly carried, that the
reco~unendation of the Director of pUblic Works be accepted and the grading
permit granted.
Recess was declared by Mayor Smith at 9:37 p. m. and the meeting recalled
to order at 9:50 p. m:
The ~eeting upon being recalled to order, Mayor Smith remarked that he had
just been given a memorandum from the CLty Manager and Director of Public
~ori~s concerning the improvement of Camaritas Avenue in Burl Burl. Director
of 2ublic Works Goss explained that this was at the intersection of Chestnut
Aven~e & E1Camino Real, where Camaritas Avenue improvements were taking
place. Mayor Smith asked Director of Public Works Goss, since he recommende¢
approval of the grading permit, did he wish to act on it at this time. Dir-
ector of Public Works Goss replied that he had checked it over, and that it
was in accordance with the plans presented before the City Council several
week~ ago. CounCilman Gamlen then move¢, seconded by Councilman Rocca and
reg,~larly carried, that the recommendatkon of the Director of Public Works
be accepted concerning the Barrett gradkng.
Communication dated August 3, 1955 was received from Hart & Hynding Inc.,
accompanied by a map; together with~ ~_ ; ~. from the office of the City
Man~ger, dated August 11, 1955, concern±nM the Colma Creek easement area.
Discassion concerning the matter followed, after which Mayor Smith stated
if ;~ere were no objections, the matter would be followed through by the
department heads, to be placed on the agenda for the September 6 meeting.
Communication was received from Mr. A1Bertetta, under date of August 9,
1955; together with a memorandum from tke office of the City Manager, under
date of August 11, 1955, concerning a request for permission to use City
sewer. After brief discussion, Councilnan Cortesi moved, seconded by
Cou3cilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that it be referred back to the
departments for reports.
Use permit resolution #461, as applied for by J. Lebenzon, M. D., was re-
ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending approval be granted to
construct a sign advertising the Sanders Realty Co. at 100 Arroyo Drive.
Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried,
tha~ the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
Use permit resolution #460, as applied for by Ryan Realty Co., was received
from the Planning Commission, recommending approval be granted for the con-
str~.ction of a ~' x 8' sign on E1Camino Real and Arroyo Drive advertising
the sale of the Barrett property, sign to be removed upon the sale of the
land or within one year, whichever event occurs first. COuncilman Rocca
moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
Com~lnication dated August 9, 1955, was received from the Division of High-
ways, accompanied by memorandums dated August 10, 1955 and August 11, 1955,
from the offices of the Director of Public Works and City Manager, together
with speci:fications for the improvement of E1Camino Real and Chestnut
Avenae intersection. Mayor Smith remarked that the Director of Public
Works had secured the approval of the plans from the Division of Highways,
and that the City Council was being requested at this time to accept the
plans and ~rpecifications, and authorize the advertising of bids for 'the
work. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly
carried, that bids be called for and opened on September 2, 1955 at 3:00 p.m.
Mayo~ Smith remarked that the council could then accept or reject the bids
at ~e regular meeting of September 6.
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Variance and adjustment resolution #459, as applied for by John J. Kamariotis
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending approval for the
construction of a carport which would e~croach approximately 9' into the
required rear yard at 256 Holly Avenue. Councilman R~cca moved, seconded
by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the
Plau~ing Commission be accepted.
Mayo:: Smith asked City Attorney Lyons if he wished to, at this time, take
up ~ae items he had for council's attention. City Attorney Lyons remarked
tha~ the first concerned the improvements of Old Mission Road, explaining
the .~xchange of properties which was necessary between the City and the
Safe'say Store interests, in order to straighten out the road. He further
remai:ked 'that a resolution had been prepared and, if adopted, declared its
inteation to vacate a small portion of Old Mission Road, setting the public
hearing for Tuesday, September 6, 1955. Councilman Rocca introduced a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco Declaring
its Intention to Vacate a Portion of Mission Road, a Public Street Lying
Within Said City. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca,
Lucc~io, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTION NO.
AMENDED ASSESSMENT
A PORT BLVD. SEWER
DISTRICT:
URBAN RENEWAL STUDY:
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EARTH REMOVAL AND
PLANNED LAND FILL
STUDY: ~/~3
WEED ABATEMENT:
ooE
MERLE REIDELL CASE:
ADJOURNMENT:
City Attorney Lyons explained.that.the next resolution concerned Airport
Boulevard Sanitsry Sewer District Assessment, relative to property owned by
Mr. Poletti; that the property Was to be divided so that other industrial
interests could locate in the area, and zhat a division of assessment was
requested. Councilman Lucchio introduced A Resolution of the City Council
of tke City of South San Francisco Instructing the Director of Public Works
as Ex,officio Superintendent of Streets of Said City to Prepare and File
Wit[ the City Clerk an Amended, or Divided, Assessment for the Subdivision
Area Known as "Airport Blvd. Industrial Tract" with Respect to the Assess-
ment Arising Out.of.the Special Assessment Proceedings for Airport Boulevard
Sanitary Sewer District. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen
Rocc&, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
At this time, Councilman Gamlen, under Ggod & Welfare, took up the first
of his two items, the first of which concerned City Council authorization
for mn Urban Renewal Study in'the City. After discussion and explanation
by Councilman Gamlen, he moved that the ~ity authorize the Housing Authority
to ;~ke a study and report their findings to the Council. Mayor Smith re-
marked that the motion was authorization of the council's intention to pro-
cee4 with the study by the Housing Authority. Councilman Rocca seconded
the notion. Brief discussion t~n took place concerning the cost involved,
at which time it was suggested that $1,500 be spent on this. project. Mayor
Smith remarked that this amount ~ included in the motion. Motion as made
and seconded was regularly carried.
Councilman Gamlen then took up hi9 secord proposal, concerning request for
earth removal and planned land fill stucy. After discussion and explanation
by Councilman Gamlen, he moved that the City Manager, City Attorney and
Director of Public Works make a study ccncerning the matter, with a report
to be submitted to the Council. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion,
which was regularly carried.
Councilman Cortesi at this time brought up the matter of the removal of
weeds from the parking strips within the City. Lengthy discussion followed
concerning the subject matter, after which Councilman Lucchio moved that
the .3ity Manager be instructed to advise the Supt. of Public Work~, Mr.
Volkman, to proceed with the weed abatement program. Councilman Cortesi
seconded the motion, which was followed by further discussion. Roll call
VOtl~ was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Cortesi & Lucchio; Noes, Councilmen
Rocca, Gamlen ~ Smith.
There being no 'further matters under Good & Welfare from the members of
the Council, Mayor Smith asked if anyone from the audience had anything to
offer under Good & Welfare. At this tine, Merle Reidell, a member of the
Street Department, requested clarificat:on of his thirty day suspension
without pay, and clearance of his recor~ as a result of an accident in
whi~h he was involved with former Mayor Cortesi. After discussion between
me~ers of the City Council and City Attorney Lyons, Mayor Smiih stated
that if there were no objections from the council members, the City Clerk
would be instructed to furnish Mr. Reidell with the al~ropriate copy of
the Minutes which showed his record as being cleared. No obj.ection~ were
regi.stered.
There being no further business, CounciLman Rocca moved, seconded by
Co[ncilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned until
Moncay, August 29, 1955 at 8 p. m.
Time of Ac~journment - 11:38 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: