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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1956-06-11ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COJNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD ~ONDAY, JUNE 11, 1956 PLACE: TIME: Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: The neeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Rozzi. Present: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Leo Ryan, Francis Lucchio, G. J. Rozzi Absent: Councilman Emilio Cortesi (Councilman Cortesi appeared later in the meeting). Mayor Rozzi asked if there were any errors or omissions to the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held May 23, 1956. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the minutes be approved as su~itted. RESOLUTION NO. 2364 HICKEY BOULEVARD OVEaPASS:~-/~-/ The Council then proceeded on to the lte;aof resolutions, the City Attorney explaining the first which had been prepared for adoption this evening, concerning the approval of plans and specifications for the construction of a pedestrian overpass at Hickey BouleTard and Hilton AvenUe. After brief explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Ryan introduced, RESCLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CItY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS AT HICKEY BOULEVARD AND HILTON AVENUE IN SA~D CITY AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF ~'OTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR 3IDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID OVERPASS.' Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Ryan, Lucchio, Rozzi; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Cortesi. RESOLUTION NO. 2365 HICKEY BOULEVARD RESURFACING:~-~<-/ City Attorney Lyons briefly explained the next resolution prepared for Council action, after which Councilman Rocca introduced, 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RESURFACING OF HICKEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN JUNIPERO SERRA BOULEVARD AND EL CAMINO REAL IN SA~D CITY, AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF ~OTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS AND 3IDS FOR SAID RESURFACING PROGRAM." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Co'~ncilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Ryan, Lucchio; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Cor~si. RESOLUTION NO. 2366 The City Attorney then briefly explained the next resolution for Council LINDENVILLE TERMINATION: adoption, after which Councilman Ryan introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE ~Z CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSING AUTBORITY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANC;SCO SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY OVER TO SAID CITY ANY MONEY OTHERWISE TO BE TRANSFERRED THERETO UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE VACATION OF THE LINDENVILLE HOUSING PROJECT SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED. Roll call vote was as ~ llows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Ryan, Lucchio, Rozzi; Noes, none; Absent, Councilman Cortesi. RESOLUTION NO. 2367 SUPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, PROMOTIONAL: P-coo Although not on the agenda, City Attorney Lyons stated that a resolution had been prepared for the coming promotional examination for the position of Superintendent of Public Works. He, at this time, read the resolution in full. APPEARANCE OF COUNCILMAN CORTESI:~ Councilman Cortesi appeared present at the meeting at 7:15 p.m. and remained for its duration. Discussion followed concerning the resolution, at which time it was agreed by the members of the Council that only permanent members of the department would be eligible to take the competitive examination. Councilman Lucchio then introduced, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CI?Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DETERMINING THAT THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL BE FILLED BY WAY OF PROMOTION, AND THAT ONLY MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH OFFICE." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Ryan, Lucchio. Councilman Cortesi remarked that he could not vote on a matter he knew nothing about. Mayor Rozzi then explained the resolution to Councilman Cortesi, and after explanatbn, Coun- cilm~n Cortesi voted aye. Mayor Rozzi tI.en voted aye; Noes, none; Absent, none. ORDINANCE NO. 397 SOUTH SPRUCE AVENUE SPEED LIMIT: ~/g ~ Mayor Rozzi then proceeded on to the mat~er of ordinances, taking up first the second reading and adoption of the ordinance providing for a speed limit of 35 miles per hour on South Spruce Avenue. City Attorney Lyons read the title of the ordinance, after which Councilman Ryan moved, sec- onded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the reading be waived and the ordinance adopted by title only. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Ryan, Lucchio, Cortesi, Rozzi; Noes, none; Asent, none 0 ORDINANCE NO. 398 STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AMENDING ORD. #202: 7 Next taken up was the second reading and adoption of the amending ordinance to ordinance #202 governing blasting operations within the City limits. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Counc:lman Rocca and regularly carried, that the reading be waived and the ordinance adopted by title only. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council~.en Rocca, Ryan, Lucchio, Cortesi, Rozzi; Noes, none; Absent, none. City Attorney Lyons at this time remarkea that because of the urgency of the matter, it was drafted as an emergency ordinance; and that although a mo~ion was made at the previous meeting adopting it as an emergency measure, the motion should be re-made at this time. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the ordinance be treated as an emergency ordinance. GASOLINE CONTRACT AWARD: ~-- O ~, The Council then proceeded on to new business, taking up first the award of gasoline contract for the coming fiscal year. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the contract be awarded to Standard Oil Company of California as the low bidder. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the gasoline contracts. UTAH CONSTRUCTION CO. BLASTING PERMIT:~-~7 Com.~nication dated June 6, 1956 was received from the Utah Construction Co. requesting permission to conduct blasting operations on its proposed land development project, and the storage of act more than 20,000 lbs. of blast- ing powder in the area at any one time. Discussion followed, at which time Director of Public Works Goss explained the storage of the powder, giving the Location of the magazines and where the blasting was to take place. Dis- cuss:on continued, at which time it was asked if all of the industries and department heads had been notified. Mr. Rus of the Utah Construction Co. remarked that the industries had been notified, after which Director of Publ:c Works Goss stated that he would notify the Fire Chief and Police Chief. Councilman Lucchio then moved, t~at Mr. Goss be directed to issue the necessary permit, provided Haas-Haynie-Utah comply with all the necessary prov:sions. Director of Public Works Goss remarked that the City Clerk should issue the permit. Councilman Rya~ seconded the motion, at which time Councilman Lucchio remarked that the issuance of the permit be under the supervision of Mr. Goss. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION Comunication dated May 28, 1956 was received from the San Mateo County Fair DREAM GIRL CONTEST:~-/~_~ Association concerning the Council appoi-atment of the organization that should make the selection of the city's candidate for the Dream Oirl Contest. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the South San Fran- cisco Junior Chamber of Comm~ce would be designated as the organization to carry on this function. No objections were registered. C. BARBERIS VARIANCE PERMIT:~7) Var:ance resolution #586, as applied for by Caesar Barberis, was received fror. the Planning Commission, denying permission to build to within 6" of the property line instead of maintaining the required 3' sideyard separation on the south 25' of lot 25 block 127. Eiscussion followed concerning the reasons for denial~ at which time it was mentioned that the area concerned was an area in the older part of the city where like construction exists. After discussion, Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be held over. No objections were registered. Councilman Lucchio suggested that the Fire Chief give his report from the standpoint of a fire hazard, and it was requested by the Mayor that the D~ector of PubLic Works Obtain these details from the Fire Chief concerning the subject mat~er. W. L. RIDENOUR USE PERMIT: Use permit resolution #587, as applied for by W. L. Ridenour, was received fron the Planning Commission recommending the granting of permission to establish an automobile garage for repairs at 948 E1Camino Real, provided tha~ the two quonset huts be torn down, and that an easement be granted for ~he open channel. Also, that in the event the owner wished to build over said easement, he must meet City specifications, and that there was to be no wrecking or junking of automobiles. Councilman Rocca moved, sec- onded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the permit be granted in accordance with the Planning Commission's recommendations. STANDARD OIL CO. USE PERMIT:.~O ~0 Use permit resolution #588, as applied for by the Standard Oil Co., was re- ceived from the Planning Commission reco~unending the granting of permission to erect a service station and signs on the corner of Camaritas Avenue and E1Camino Real, providing that the plot plan be approved by the Division of H:ghways, and that the signs not be permitted to project more than one foo~ over public property. CouncilmanLucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that permission be granted. WELLS FARGO BANK USE PERMIT: Use permit resolution #589, as applied for. by the Wells Fargo Bank, was received from the Planning Commission recommending the granting of permis- sion for a drive-in teller window located in the rear of the building at 205 Xenwood Way, provided that the last parking space on the driveway next to ~he alley be eliminated, and that a stop sign be installed entering Bren~wood Drive, and that a curb be placed on the parking space next to the Associated Realty building. CounciLman Ryan moved, seconded by Council- man 3occa and regularly carried, that t~e recommendation of the Planning Comnlssion be accepted, subject to the conditions as enumerated. PETER ~AZZANTI USE PERMIT: Use permit resolution #590, as applied for by Peter Mazzanti, was received fron the Planning Commission recommendi~g the granting of permission to erec~ a greenhouse at 820 Tennis Drive. Mayor Rozzi, at this time, remarked on ~he agreement which had been prepare~ by the applicant's attorney, Mr. A. C, Scampini, concerning the subject ~atter. Discussion followed, after Whic~ Councilman Rocca moved, seconded ky Cuuncilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the application be grante~ in accordance with the letter sub- mitred by the applicant's attorney. MAZZANTI REZONING MATTER: ~--0 ~ Mayor Rozzi, at this time, brought up t~e question as 'to whether or not Mr. Harzfeld had actually been employed to represent the City in the Mazzanti matter, in place of the City Attorney, stating that at a previous Council meeting, by Council motion, a letter was autho~ized to be sent Mr. Harzfeld advising him that he had been ~ired, and that the City Clerk had been instructed not to send the letter ~ntil such time as this question had been settled. City Attorney Lyons remarked that the former City Manager had been instructed to employ Mr. Harzfeld; and that inasmuch as the case was still on the court calendar, some action should be taken so that it can be dismissed. After discussion, Mayor Rozzi remarked that he would look into the matter. At chis time, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regllarly carried, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the communication received from Mr. and Mrs. Mazzanti, dated June 1, 1956, approved by their attorney. CHURCH OF GOD USE PERMIT: ~-C'~'b Use permit resolution #591, as applied for by the Church of God, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted to construct a church building west of SterLing Terrace No. 5, on Hillside Boulevard. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INDUSTRIAL PARK:~-~- Communication dated May 31, 1956 was received from Haas-Haynie-Utah, over the signature of L. D. McLeod, concerning their tentative map of South San Francisco Industrial Park, as approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of May 28, 1956. Discussion followed concerning the realignment of Colma Creek and the obstruction that ~ight take place in doing so, after which Mayor Rozzi asked that if by passing the map, would it prejudice the City later, to which Mr. Rus of the Haas-Haynie-Utah Co. replied, no, it would not. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the tentative map be approved, leaving the outfall as another matter to come up later. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Counciln~an Lucchio moved, seconded by Counc~lman Ryan and regularly carried, tkat the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment - 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, A .~proved: