HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1956-03-05REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956
PLACE:
TIME:
Council Chambers, City Hall
8p, m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p.m. by Mayor Smith.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
& INVOCATION:
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited, after which Invocation was
given by Rev. Harry Larson of the First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Frarcis Lucchio, Emilio Cortesi,
Richard Gamlen, Telford Smith
None
MINUTES
CLAIMS: ,~01~
Mayor Smith asked if there were any errors, corrections, or omissions
to the minutes of the regular meeting cf February 6, 1956, the adjourned
regular meeting of February 7, 1956, the regular meeting of February 20,
1953, the adjourned regular meeting of February 21, 1956 and the ad-
journed regular meeting of February 27, 1956. Councilman Gamlen moved,
sec)nded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the minutes as
submitted be approved.
Mayor Smith then asked if there was a n.otion approving the claims for
payment. Councilman Rocca moved, secor.ded by Councilman Gamlen and reg-
ularly carried, that the claims be approved for payment.
MISSION ROAD-EVERGREEN
DRIVE STORM DRAINAGE
HEARING: ~--/~ ~
Mayor Smith asked if there was a motior to continue the hearing on
Mission Road-Evergreen Drive storm draznage to March 19, 1958. Council-
ma~ Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilm~n Rocca and regularly carried,
that the public hearing be continued to March 19, 1956.
RESOLUTION NO. 2323
CONMUR STREET EXT:
Mayor Smith then proceeded on to resolutions, taking up first the one
concerning Conmur Street Extension. After a brief explanation by the
City Attorney, Councilman Rocca introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH. SAN FP~NCZSCO DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF
ACQUIRING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE CONNECTING AVALON PARK
SUBDIVISION AND BRENT~OOD SUBDIVISION ~N SAID CITY." Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesl, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2324
COMMENDING JACK HICKEY:
Next appearing under resolutions concerned a commendation to Jack Hickey,
retired Public Works Foreman. Councilnan Cortesi introduced, "A RESO-
Lt~ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACKNOW-
LEDGING MERITORIOUS SERVICES RENDERED ~O SAID CITY BY JACK HICKEY WHILE
SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS." Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2325
MEMORY OF ADOLPH
SOLDANI: ~-'c> / ~
City Attorney Lyons then read the resolution in full which had been pre-
pared for Adolph Soldani, a member of nhe Street Department, recently
deceased. Councilman Gamlen then introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCZSCO IN MEMORY OF ADOLPH SOLDANI,
AK EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
Ft~.NCISCO." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca,
L~cchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2326
JUNIPERO SERRA BLVD:
At this time, Mayor Smith stated, before introducing the next resolution
w~ich concerned Highway District #10 and the State Highway District, he
weald like to have Vice Mayor Gamlen give the audience a brief resume of
the meeting held in San Francisco concerning the acceptance of Junipero
Serra Blvd. within the State Highway System of the State of California.
Councilman Gamlen at this time explained the meeting which had been held
in San Francisco with Mayor Christopher and Comptroller Ross, after which
Councilman Gamlen introduced, 'A RESOLYrION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING AND URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF JOINT HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 10 TO UN)ERTAKE IMMEDIATELY ALL NECESSARY
STEPS IN ORDER TO EFFECT THE INCLUSION OF JUNIPERO SERRA BOULEVARD WITHIN
TEE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
ORDINANCE NO. 387
AMENDING ZONING ORD.
NO. 353, BRUSCO
REZONING: ~--/~ ~
Mayor Smith next proceeded on to ordinances, taking up first the second
reading and adoption of the ordinance concerning the rezoning of the
Brusco property at the intersection of Old Mission Road and Grand Avenue.
City Attorney Lyons requested a motion that the ordinance be voted on
by reading of title only. Councilman ~amlen moved, seconded by Council-
man Rocca and regularly carried, that the ordinance be voted on by
tznle only. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance
as follows: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353 ENTITLED: 'ZONING
O~DINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,' PASSED AND ADOPTED ON
AUGUST 10, 1954,' after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes,
Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortest, Gamlen, Smith.
ORDINANCE NO. 388 Next taken up was the second reading and adoption of the ordinance con-
AUTO WRECKING ACTIVITES: cerning wrecking yards. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman
~-/~ Ganlen and regularly carried, that the ordinance be voted on by title
only. City Attorney Lyons then read the title of the ordinance as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
369 ENTITLED: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULATING
A~O WRECKING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES I~'~AID CITY,' WHICH ORDINANCE WAS
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE llTH DAY OF JULY, 1955," after which roll call
vone was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen,
Snzth.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
BOARD OF PERMITS AND
APPEALS: ~/~7
CONSOLIDATED BLDG.
PERMIT FEES ORD.
1ST READING:
BAUER-LESSER VARIANCE
BURI BURI #3:
MAZZANTI REZONING:
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
OF EMPLOYEES:
KEN ROYCE GRADING
PERMIT: ~$-~ ~
UNIFORM FOOD
ORDINANCE DISCUSS ION:
PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS
FINAL MAP:
RECESS:---
SAN FRANCISCO BRIDGE
CO. PROPERTY TENTATIVE
MAP: ~-~7~ g
Mayor Smith next proceeded on to the ordinance concerning a Board of
Per~.its to hear use and variance applications. He stated that a request
had been made that the matter be held over and that if there were no
objections, it would be so ordered. No objections were registered.
Next taken up was the first reading and introduction of the ordinance
concerning the consolidation of building permit fees. After a brief
explanation by the City Attorney, which was followed by discussion,
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly
carried, that the ordinance be introduced by title only.
Mayor Smith, in proceeding on to the next item which concerned the Burl
Burn #3 variance, remarked that a request had been made that the item
be held over until March 19, 1956. There being no objections, it was so
oriered.
The next item appearing under unfinished business concerned the matter
of the Mazzanti rezoning. Mayor Smith announced that this also had
been requested to be held over until Ma:ch 19, 1956, and that if there
were no objections, it would be so ordered. No objections were regis-
tered.
Comnunication dated February 21, 1956 was received from A. Phillip Burton,
representing the South San Francisco Municipal Employees Association, re-
questing permission to speak on civil service status of employees within
the classified service. Mr. Burton, at this time, spoke on the subject
mather followed by discussion between himself and members of the City
Council; after which Councilman Gamlen uoved, that the people who were
to sake these examinations be given an extension of six months time in
which to do so. Councilman Lucchio seconded the motion, after which
furnher discussion followed, as to whether or not they were to be open
or closed examinations. After discussion, motion as made and seconded
was regularly carried. Mr. Burton then further spoke on the subject
manner, after which Councilman Gamlen suggested that the full City
Council meet with the fifteen or sixteen employees involved in the matter
of ';heir civil service status, and explain to them why the examinations
were being called so that there would be no misunderstanding between the
Cou~cil and the employees. Councilman Rocca asked if this was a motion,
to which Councilman Gamlen replied it was. Councilman Rocca seconded the
monion, followed by discussion, at which time Councilman Cortesi remarked
tha~ someone should be there to represent those who could not speak very
weLL, and speak for them. Councilman Gamlen asked Mr. Burton if he
would be there, to which he replied that if he were invited, he would
cernainly make every effort to attend. Mayor Smith then~stated that in
order to clarify the motion, the invitation will be to any representative
of che employees involved, to which Co~ncilman Gamlen stated this was
agreeable. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
Conmunication dated February 20, 1956 ~as received from Ken Royce, re-
questing a grading permit on property owned by him at Bayshore Freeway
and Airport Boulevard. Accompanying t?e communication was a grading
Plan of the area, as well as an inter-office memorandum dated February
28, 1956 from the office of the Directcr of Public Works. Councilman
Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried,
that the grading permit be granted, subject to conditions specified by
Mr. Goss, and that those letters be placed on file.
Co~munication was received from Mark Senaldi concerning the recently
adopted ordinance regulating food establishments. After brief discussion,
Cou~cilman Rocca remarked that this was supposed to be a county wide
ordinance and the fee would be uniform, but it was his understanding now
that it might not be standard as far as the fees were concerned. He
further remarked that it had been suggested in the study meeting that
the City Manager should be directed to send letters to the five cities
and ascertain what their fees were so that we might be in accordance
wi;h the others. He stated that he would like to make this a motion,
which was seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried. Council-
maa G~mlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly car-
ried, that the communication received from Mr. Senaldi be placed on file.
Inter-office memorandum dated February 28, 1956 was received from the
Planning Commission, together with an inter-office memorandum dated
February 27, 1956 from the Director of Public Works, concerning the
Park Avenue Heights final subdivision nap. Discussion followed concern-
ing the drainage problems in the area, after which Councilman Lucchio
moved that the recommendation of the PLanning Commission be rejected.
Further discussion followed, after which Mayor Smith seconded the motion
as made by Councilman Lucchio. Additional discussion took place, at
which time members of the City Council and residents of the area, as
well as the subdivider, spoke concerning the matter of drainage. After
lengthy discussion had taken place, Mayor Smith moved, seconded by
Councilman Rocca and regularly carried~ that the matter be tabled until
the next regular meeting.
Recess was declared at 9:52 p. m. and nhe meeting recalled to order at
10:09 p.m.
Inter-office memorandum dated February 28, 1956 was received from the
Planning Commission, together with an inter-office memorandum dated
January 31, 1956 from the office of the Director of Public Works con-
cerning the tentative map of the San Francisco Bridge Co. property.
Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion to accept the recommendation of
PERRY VARIANCE PERMIT:
~O~-O
GOOD NEWS CHAPEL
USE PERMIT:
WEST COAST ADVT. CO.
USE PERMIT:
MONARCH ADVT. CO.
USE PERMIT:
VENANZI FORNES I
USE PERMIT:
G. MANTEGANI
USE PERMIT:
JOSEPH DE LUCA
USE PERMIT:
PETER RUGGERI
USE PE~IT:
the Planning Commission. Councilman ~occa so moved, seconded by Council-
man Gamlen, after which Mr. Hansen of the firm of Wilsey & Ham spoke on
the subject matter, stating that he had outlined this information in the
letter which he would like to present to the Director of Public Works
a~ this time. Mayor Smith asked the City Clerk to accept the letter
da~ed March 5, 1956, after which the entire letter was read by the Clerk.
Afser discussion had taken place on t~e exceptions in the letter, Coun-
cilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regulaPly carried,
that the motion be amended to accept the clarifications of Mr. Hansen,
as listed in the letter from the firm of Wilsey & Ham. Further discuss-
ion followed, after which Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman
Rocca, that the portion of the letter from Wilsey & Ham concerning the
improvement of Belle Air Road be withheld until a satisfactory agreement
was reached between the City and the £ridge Co. Brief discussion follow-
ed, after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
A-; this time, Mr. Goss, speaking on the original motion, remarked that
there was one recommendation which he had made in his memorandum to the
PLanning Commission which was accepted by Captain Hinds verbally but
was not in the Planning Commission's recommendations, and that was that
A~rport Boulevard should be widened 12' on the east side adjacent to
the proposed subdivision to provide a future roadway with 64' and con-
crete curbs and gutters installed along the edge of the widened strip.
The area between the existing concrete pavement and the new concrete
c~rb and gutter should be paved with 6" crusher run base and 3" plant
mix surfacing. Brief discussion followed as to how the statement of the
Director of Public Works could be included as an amendment to the motion,
affter which Mayor Smith asked if there was a motion to amend the motion
as amended to include the recommendation just made by the Director of
P'~blic Works. Councilman Gamlen so moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio
and regularly carried. Mayor Smith then asked if the Council were ready
to vote on the original question. Motion as originally made and seconded
was regularly carried. Councilman Cortesi voted no.
Variance resolution #526, as applied for by Robert C. Perry, was re-
ceived from the Planning Commission recommending approval be granted
for permission to maintain three foot sideyard setback in order to con-
form to the existing building line on property located at 319 Northwood
Drive. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and reg-
ularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accepted.
Use permit resolution #527, as applied for by the Good News Chapel, was
received from the Planning Commission recommending approval be granted
for permission to erect a church building on lots 1, 3, 5 and 7 block
9 Town of Baden. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion be accepted.
Use permit resolution #528, as applied for by the West Coast Advertising
Co., was received from the Planning Commission recommending approval be
granted for permission to relocate and rebuild four existing advertising
signs located on parcel 4 zone E Acreage, subject to the following condi-
tion: that said use permit is to expire Sept. 29, 1957. Councilman
Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
Use permit resolution #529, as applied for by the Monarch Advertising
Co., was received from the Planning Commission recommending approval be
granted for permission to redesign and rebuild the existing billboard
damaged by recent storms, located on parcel 63 zone J Acreage. Council-
man Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
[se permit resolution #530, as applied for by Venanzi Fornesi, was re-
ceived from the Planning Commission recommending approval be granted
for permission to construct a duplex on the rear of property located at
322 Lux Avenue. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca,
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be accepted.
Lse permit resolution #531, as applied for by G. Mantegani, was received
from the Planning Commission recommending approval be granted for per-
~ission to construct six plastic green houses, each 20' x 150', on par-
cel 10 zone A Acreage. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman
Rocca, and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be accepted.
Use permit resolution #532, as applied for by Joseph DeLuca, was received
from the Planning Commission recommending approval be granted for per-
mission to rebuild the existing garage on lot 10 block 82 South San Fran-
cisco. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu-
larly carried, that the recommendatio:~ of the Planning Commission be
accepted.
Use permit resolution #533, as applie~ for by Peter Ruggeri, was re~
ceived from the Planning Commission recommending approval be granted
for permission to construct four temporary plastic green houses for
s~mmer crop only, each 20' x 310', on parcel 34 zone A Acreage. Council-
m&n Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried,
tLat the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
3/
CALLAN USE PERMIT:
CALLAN USE PERMIT:
SANTO CHRISTO SOCIETY
CELEBRATION PERMIT:
UNGARETTI DRAINAGE
COMPLA INT:
SPECIAL OFFICER
RITCHIE APPOINTMENT:
-1o3
SEWAGE TREATMENT
PLANT OPERATORS
TEMPORARY APPTS:
AVALON DRIVE-JUNIPERO
SERRA BREAKTHROUGH:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT:
BUILDING DEPT. REPORT:
SWIFT & CO. SEWER
RENTAL PROTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. 2327
SEWAGE TREATMENT
PLANT SLUDGE BEDS:
Us~ permit resolution #534, as applied for by Thomas Callan Jr., was re-
ceived from the Planning Commission recommending approval be given for
permission to erect two directional signs, 12' x 24', on lots 37 & 38
bl~ck 83, South San Francisco, subject to the following condition: That
the signs be approved for one year. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded
by Councilman Rocca and regularly carrked, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be accepted.
Use permit resolution #535, as applied for by Thomas Callan Jr., was re-
ceived from the Planning Commission recommending approval be given for
permission to erect two directional signs, one 12' x 24' and one 12' x
50', on parcel 28 zone A Acreage, northwest corner of Chestnut & Grand
Avenues, subject to the following condition: that the signs be approved
for one year. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be accepted.
Mayor Smith then proceeded on to the isem of reports, taking up first
a communication from the Santo Christo Society, dated February 18, 1956,
in which a request was made to hold thgir celebration Saturday & Sunday,
April 21 & 22, 1956. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman
Gamlen and regularly carried, that the permit be approved subject to the
approval of the Police Department, and that the report be accepted and
placed on file. The City Manager was instructed to express the Council's
tLanks to the Society for their invitation.
Conmunication dated February 25, 1956 was received from Mrs. Rose Ungar-
ertl, accompanied by a memorandum dated February 28, 1956 from the office
of the City Manager together with a copy of a communication from the
Director of Public Works addressed to the Garden Development Co., under
da~e of February 29, 1956, concerning drainage problems on Mrs. Ungar-
e-;~i's property located at Forestview ~ Grand Avenues. Councilman Rocca
moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the
communications be accepted and placed on file. Mayor Smith requested
the Director of Public Works to furnish progress reports on the matter.
Appointment of Ulysses S. Ritchie as Special Police Officer at the school
crossing located at Junipero Serra Boulevard and Clay Street was re-
ceived from the office of the Police Chief. Councilman Rocca moved,
seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the appoint-
ment as made by the Police Chief be confirmed.
Inter-office memorandums dated Februazy 21, 1956 and Feburary 27, 1956
were received from the Supt. of Sanitation concerning the temporary emp-
lo~raent of Harold DeMacsek and James Falsh and John Monti as Sewage
Treatment Plant Operators. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Council-
man Gamlen and regularly carried, that the reports as submitted be
accepted. Mayor Smith requested Supt. of Sanitation Schweining not to
allow the employment to be for more than ninety days.
I~ter-office memorandum dated February 29, 1956 was received from the
Director of Public Works concerning the bids received on the Avalon
Drive breakthrough. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman
Gaulen, that the work be awarded to the Fay Improvement Co. as low bidder.
City Manager McClung remarked that the awarding should be subject to
the approval of Joint Highway Distric-; #10. Councilman Rocca amended
his motion to include the City Manager's remarks. Councilman Gamlen
seconded the amendment. Motion as made, seconded and amended was regu-
larly carried, Councilman Lucchio voting no, stating that he felt the
s~bdivider should have been made to take care of this matter. Roll
call vote was then requested by Mayor Smith, which was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith; Noes, Councilman Lucchio.
Department reports were received from the Health Department for the
~onth of December, 1955 and the Build~ng Inspector for the month of
February 1956. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca
and regularly carried, that the repor;s as submitted be accepted and
~laced on file.
Communication dated February 21, 1956 was received from Swift & Co.,
over the signature of A. F. Leathers, Manager, in which he reported
ti.at their previous letter concerning sewer rental was misinterpreted
as a request for refund instead of a protest. Mayor Smith asked if
there was a motion that the letter be accepted as a protest. Councilman
Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lacchio and regularly carried, that
the letter be accepted as a protest and not as a request for refund.
Councilman Gamlen then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly
c~rried, that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
2nter-office memorandum dated February 16, 1956 was received from the
Director of Public Works concerning the acceptance of sludge beds at
~he Sewage Treatment Plant. This mexorandum also carried the signature
of the Supt. of Sanitation, both recommending the acceptance of the
work. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu-
Larly carried, that the recommendation of the Dept. of Sanitation be
accepted. City Attorney Lyons stated that a resolution had been pre-
~ared on this matter, authorizing a ~otice of completion to be filed
with the County Recorder. Councilman Gamlen then introduced, 'A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CItY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DETERMINING
?.qAT THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTING ADDITIONAL SLUDGE BEDS AND LAGOONS AT THE
~UNICIPAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT HAS BEEN COMPLETED." Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Lucchio, Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith.
BROWN & CALDWELL
SEWAGE TREATMENT
PLANT REPORT:
TONY'S PLACE LICENSE:
FRANCISCO TERRACE
EL CAMINO ACCESS:
GARDEN REFUSE PICKUP
SERVICE: ~7
PLANNING COMMISSIONER
APPOINTMENT, LOUIS
SILVAS:
LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER
APPOINTMENT, MRS.
EDWARD R. PIERSON:
BUCHER REAPPOINT~NT
PERSONNEL BOARD:
ALBERT C. STARR
APPOINTMENT, PERSONNEL
BOARD: P-~O0
ADJOURNMENT:
Communications dated February 23, 1956 and February 24, 1958 were re-
ceived from the Supt. of Sanitation and the City Manager concerning the
Sewage Treatment Plant report as made by Brown & Caldwell. Councilman
Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that
the report be accepted and that the procedure recommended be followed.
The Mayor then instructed the City Attorney to proceed with the legal
steps and submit it to the Supt. of Sanitation.
Application for alcoholic beverage license, as applied for by Alvira
Mill and Assunta Lopresti, was received from the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control. Councilman Lucchio :noved, seconded by Councilman Rocca
ard regularly carried, that the application be accepted and placed on
file.
Communication dated February 27, 1956 '~as received from the Francisco
Terrace Improvement Association concer~ing the entrance to and exit from
Francisco Terrace Subdivision. Discussion followed, after which Council-
man Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilm~n Cortesi and regularly carried,
tLat the Director of Public Works submit plans and specifications to
the State Department of Highways for approval. Mayor Smith then briefly
explained the recently held meeting between members of the City Council
and Mr. Breed concerning the opening on to E1Camino Real and also the
installation of proper lighting. He also explained the future improve-
ment of Spruce Avenue, after which he instructed the City Manager to
pLsce on the next agenda a communication which had been received that
day from the Francisco Terrace Improvement Association.
Mario Galiollo of 459 Baden Avenue then mentioned the matter of improving
the garden refuse pickup which was no~ taking place, stating that it was
being allowed to remain in the streets. After discussion, Mayor Smith
ssated that if there were no objections from the Council, the City Man-
ager would be instructed to obtain an analysis of the situation on the
pickup of garden refuse.
Mayor Smith, at this time, stated that there were some vacancies to fill
on various boards and commissions and submitted to the Council for con-
f~mmation the name of Louis Silvas, 633 Mayfair Avenue, to fill the un-
expired term of Ray Vernon, who recently resigned from the Planning
Commission. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca, that
th~ Mayor's appointment be confirmed. Motion as made and seconded was
regularly carried, at which time Councilman Lucchio voted no. Roll
call vote was then requested by Mayor Smith, which was as follows: Coun-
cilman Rocca, aye; Councilman Lucchio, no, stating that he was voting
no because it was not in keeping with the policy of the City Council on
vacancies on Boards and Commissions in that a Cuuncilman is to be given
au equal opportunity to submit names for consideration; Councilman
Cortesi, no, stating he felt the same way and in two years never had the
opportunity to appoint one person; Councilman Gamlen, aye; Mayor Smith,
aye.
Mayor Smith then submitted the name of Mrs. Edward R. Pierson of 204
Rockwood Drive as a member of the Library Board to fill the vacancy of
Mrs. Lillian Cavassa, deceased. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by
Councilman Rocca, that the appointmen~ of the Mayor be confirmed. Roll
Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Gamlen, Smith; Noes,
Councilman Lucchio & Cortesi.
~ayor Smith then submitted the name of Carroll Bucher to succeed himself
as a member of the Personnel Board. ~2ouncilman Cortesi moved, seconded
by Councilman Gamlen and regularly carried, that the Mayor's appointment
ke confirmed. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca,
Cortesi, Gamlen, Smith; Noes, Councilman Lucchio.
~ayor Smith then submitted the name of Albert C. Starr, 219 Alta Mesa
Drive, as a member of the Personnel Board, replacing Frank Lesko whose
term had expired. Councilman Gamlen moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca
that the Mayor's appointment be confirmed. Roll call vote was as
follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Gamlen, Smith; Noes, Councilman Lucchio
& Cortesi.
There being no further business, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by
Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned
to Monday, March 19, 1956 at 8 p. m.
~_Lme of Adjournment - 11:22 p. m.
Approved:
Respectfully submitted,