HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1957-01-21REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY,
JANUARY 21, 1957
PLACE:
TIME:
Council Chambers, City }{all
8:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting wac called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
TO THE FLAG
AND INVOCATION:
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after which invocation was given
by Councilman ~rancis Lucchio in the absence of Rev. Rowland Martin of the
Buri Burl Community Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Francis Lucchio
and Leo J. Ryan
None
MINUTES
Mayor Rozzi asked if there was a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of
January 7, 1957. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and
regularly carried, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
CLAIMS:
Mayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted
for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regulaI
carried, that the claims be approved for payment as submitted.
SMALL CRAFT HARBOR
PUBLIC HEARING:
TENTATIVE MASTER PLAN The first matter for Council consideration concerned the public hearing on the
tentative master plan for small craft harbor. Mayor Rozzi opened the hearing,
asking if any written protests had been received, to which City Clerk Rodondi
stated that none had been received. The Mayor then asked if anyone in the audiE
wished to protest. Mr. Corasko, present in the audience, then asked for an expl
ation concerning the subject matter. Discussion followed, at which time the
launching ramp for boats, as well as the grading presently being done by the
South San Francisco Rod and Gun Club,was d~cussed. Explanation was given by
the City Manager concerning the temporary facilities which were to be made avail
able during the grading operations of the Rod and Gun Club, after which it was
agreed upon that those interested in boating could work the details out with the
office of the City Manager. There being no further discussion on the public
lng, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly car-
ried, that the public hearing be closed.
JR. CHAMBER OF COMo
WEEK - PROCLAMATION:
The Council then proceeded on to t~matter of resolutions. City Attorney Noonal
explained the first matter for Council action which concerned a proclamation
designating the period of January 19 to January 26 as National Junior Chamber o~
Commerce Week. He read the proclamation in full, after which Councilman Lucchi(
moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the proclamatiol
be authorized for publication. Mayor Rozzi commended the Junior Chamber of
Commerce for the splendid work which they did during the past year, remarking
that it was his understanding thatmany more projects were planned. He further
remarked that later in the meeting a res~gn~tion from Lou Silvas was to be take~
up, and stated that Lou Silvas was a driviag force behind the organization of
the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He at this time presented copies of the procla~
ation to two of the Junior Chamber of Commerce representatives present in the
audience.
· RESOLUTION NO. 2449 City Attorney Noonan then briefly explained the first resolution for Council
SWIIO/ING POOL REQUEST action concerning the North San Marco County Park and Pool. After the explana-
SAN MATEO COUNTY PARK: ~on, Councilman Ryan introduced "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
~/~ OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF THE NORTH COUNTY COUNCIL RE-
QUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT A SWIMMING
POOL IN NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY PARK AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAID PARK." Roll call
vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchlo and Ryan.
PARKWAY TERRACE #3
AND WINSTON MANOR #1
EASEMENTS: ?
RESOLUTION NO. 2450
ACCEPTING SOUTHERN
PACIFIC GRANT OF
EASEMENT:
(RAILROAD AVE. I PR)
The two following resolutions, the first declaring intention to vacate public
utilities easement in Block 2, Parkway Terrace No. 3, and the intention to vaca'
a fOur foot easement in Winston Manor No. 1, were held over by the Council.
The next resolution, as explained by the City Attorney, concerned the acceptanc,
of a grant of easement from the Southern Pacific Company for the improvement of
Railroad Avenue. After the brt=~ explanation, Councilman Cortesi introduced a
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A
GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN-
CISCO.'' Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi
Luc~hio and Ryan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2451
COMMENDING ELIZABETH
OTTENFIELD AND AUTH-
ORIZING CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION:
The next resolution for Council consideration concerned the matter of commenda-
tion to Elizabeth Ottenfield for services rendered to the City. City Attorney
Noonan read the resolution in full, after which Counc~man Rocca introduced a
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING
ELIZABETH OTTENI~IELD FOR HER SERVICES TO THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE TO
HER OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes,
Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan. Councilman Ryan commented
on the services which were rendered by Mrs. Ottenfield during her twenty-nine
years of employment with the City, remarking that it was typical of the employe
presently in City government and stating that when Mrs. Ottenfield commenced he
services with the City, it was on a very much smaller scale, and that she had
rendered an excellent job through the many administrations of City government.
He further said that the time spent in the years of service was evidence of a
good job. He further stated that although no material commendation can be give
her, a certificate of merit would be issued which would be an expression of the
City's gratitude.
INDUSTRIAL PARK #1 City Attorney Noonan then brought to the Council's attention a bond which had b~
BOND ISSUED BY posted by the developers of the South San Francisco Industrial Park #1. He sta'
AETNA CAS. & Sb~tETY: that after the bond had been posted, the Improvement DistriCt was formed and th~
~ ~ monies were now on deposit for the completion of this work. He recommended tha'
on the oostin~ of a 10 percent bond by the subdividers guaranteeing the mainten.
and Leo J. Ryan
Absent: None
MI NUTES: ~
Mayor Rozzi asked if there was a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of
January 7, 1957. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and
regularly carried, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
CLAIMS:
Mayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted
for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regular
carried, that the claims be approved for payment as submitted.
TENTATIVE MASTER PLAN The first matter for Council consideration concerned the public hearing on the
SMALL CRAFT HARBOR tentative master plan for small craft harbor. Mayor Rozzi opened the hearing,
PUBLIC HEARING: asking if any written protests had been received, to which City Clerk Rodondi
~/}~ stated that none had been received. The Mayor then asked if anyone in the audiE
wished to pro~est. Mr. Corasko, present in the audience, then asked for an exp]
ation concerning the subject matter. Discussion followed, at which time the
launching ramp for boats, as well as the grading presently being done by the
South San Francisco Rod and Gun Club,was d~cussed. Explanation was given by
the City Manager concerning the temporary facilities which were to be made avail
able during the grading operations of the Rod and Gun Club, after which it was
agreed upon that those interested in boating could work the details out with the
office of the City Manager. There being no further discussion on the public he~
lng, Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly car-
ried, that the public hearing be closed.
JR. CHAMBER OF COM.
WEEK - PROCLAMATION:
The Council then proceeded on to t~matter of resolutionso City Attorney Noonax
explained the first matter for Council action which concerned a proclamation
designating the period of January 19 to January 26 as National Junior Chamber oJ
Commerce Week. He read the proclamation in full, after which Councilman Lucchi¢
moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the proclamatiol
be authorized for publication. Mayor Rozzi co~mended the Junior Chamber of
Comerce for the splendid work which they did during the past year, remarking
that it was his understanding that~any more projects were planned. He further
remarked that later in the meeting a res&g~ation from Lou Silvas was to be takel
up, and stated that Lou Silvas was a driving force behind the organization of
the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He at this time presented copies of the procla~
ation to two of the Junior Chamber of Commerce representatives present in the
audience.
· RESOLUTION NO. 2449 City Attorney Noonan then briefly explained the first resolution for Council
SWIPING POOL REQUEST action concerning the North San Mateo County Park and Pool. After the explana-
SAN ~ATEO COUNTY PAHK: ~on, Councilman Ryan introduced "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
~/~ OF SOUTH SAN FBANCISCO PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF THE NORTH COUNTY COUNCIL
~UESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT A SWIMMING
POOL IN NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY PARK AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAID PARK." Roll call
vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
PARKWAY TERRACE #3
AND WINSTON MANOR #1
EASEMENTS: ~/~'~
RESOLUTION NO. 2450
ACCEPTING SOUTHERN
PACIFIC GRANT OF
EASEMENT:
(RAILROAD AVE. Il/PR)
The two following resolutions, the first declaring intention to vacate public
utilities easement in Block 2, Parkway Terrace No. 3, and the intention to vaca'
a fOur foot easement in Winston Manor No. 1, were held over by the Council.
The next resolution, as explained by the City Attorney, concerned the acceptanc~
of a grant of easement from the Southern Pacific Company for the improvement of
Railroad Avenue. After the br~ explanation, Councilman Cortesi introduced a
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A
GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN-
CISCO.'' Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi
Luc~hio and Ryan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2451
COMMENDING ELIZABETH
OTTENFIELD AND AUTH-
ORIZING CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION:
The next resolution for Council consideration concerned the matter of commenda-
tion to Elizabeth Ottenfield for services rendered to the City. City Attorney
Noonan read the resolution in full, after which Counct~nan Rocca introduced a
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING
ELIZABETH OTTENI~IELD FOR HER SERVICES TO THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE TO
HER OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes,
Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan0 Councilman Ryan commented
on the services which were rendered by Mrs. Ottenfield during her twenty-nine
years of employment with the City, remarking that it was typical of the employe
presently in City government and stating that when Mrs. Ottenfield commenced he
services with the City, it was on a very much smaller scale~ and that she had
rendered an excellent job through the many administrations of City government.
He further said that the time spent in the years of service was evidence of a
good job. He further stated that although no material co~nuendation can be give
her, a certificate of merit would be issued which would be an expression of the
City's gratitude. ~
INDUSTRIAL PARK #1 City Attorney Noonan then brought to the Council's attention a bond which had be
BOND ISSUED BY posted by the developers of the South San Francisco Industrial Park #1. He sta~
AETNA CAS. & S[~RETY: that after the bond had been posted, the Improvement District was formed and thi
~.~ monies were now on deposit for the completion of this work. He recommended tha~
on the posting of a 10 percent bond by the subdividers guaranteeing the mainten-
ance of the public improvements, this bond could then be released. The bond re-
ferred to was issued by the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company in the amount of
$365,420.00, bearing the date of August 30, 1956. Councilman Rocca stated that
inasmuch as the subdividers would be effecting a saving of premium monies and ti
since the City would not be in danger, he moved that the bond referred to be re
leased upon the posting of the ten percent bond as mentioned by the City Attorn
Councilman Ryan seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2452 City Attorney Noonan then briefly explained concerning the next resolution, whi
SOUTH CANAL & MAYFAIR although it was not listed on the agenda, was ready for Council action this eve
DIVIDED ASSESSMENT: lng concerning the divided assessment for South Canal Street and Mayfair Avenue
~ Improvement District. He explained that this was an amended assessment which
had been prepared for Assessment #5 in the District. After a brief explanatior
Councilman Ryan introduced a "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOt
SAN FRANCISCO INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS EX-OFFICIO SUPERINTE~
DENT OF STREETS OF SAID CITY TO PREPARE AND FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AN AMENDEI
OR DIVIDED, ASSESSMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT KNOWN ~
'SOUTH CANAL STREET AND MAYFAIR AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT', THE SPECIAL ASSEt
MENT PROCEEDINGS FOR WHICH W~RE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 2207." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Comte
Lucchio and Ryan.
There being no ordinances for Council action, or no unfinished business, the
Council proceeded to the matter of new business.
LOU SILVAS
RESIGNATION -
CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION:
Communication dated January 14, 1957, was received from Lou Silvas tendering
his resignation as a member of the Planning Commission due to his moving from
South San Francisco. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio ant
regularly carried, that the resignation be accepted and placed on file. Counc~
man Ryan then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that
Certificate of Recognition be sent to Mr. Silvas.
PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS
CANOPY RELOCATION:
(CALLAN CONSTRUC. )
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the Planning
Commission, recommending that permission be granted to the Callan Construction
Company for the relocation of their canopy in Park Avenue Heights from Lot 19,
Block 6, to Lot 29, Block 4. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman R~
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accepted.
SIGN ORDINANCE AND
AMENDMENT TO
ZONING ORDINANCE:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the Planning
Commission concerning the proposed sign ordinance and zoning ordinance amendme~
recommending that these items be adopted as policy while awaiting further stud;
on the adoption of the sign ordinance and amendments to the zoning ordinance.
Councilman Reeca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, tha'
the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
PIWALD SIGN Variance Application Resolution No, 674 was received from the Planning Commiss:
VARIANCE APPLICATION: as applied for by Piwald's Prescription Pharmacy, requesting permission for th,
~C~ ~ erection of a double face vertical neon sign to project 2 ft. 6 inches from th,
building. The Planning Commission recommended denial of this request as the
variance request does not meet with the conditions as set forth in the propose.
sign ordinance as passed by the Commission. Discussion followed, at which tim,
Councilman Ryan remarked that the former sign had been removed in order that tl
remodeling of the store could take place. He suggested that the City grant th,
applicant permission for the sign, providing that the sign is in existance for
five years from the date the old sign was torn down, further remarking that th
was in keeping with the established policy, citing the application of the D & i
Liquor Store for the relocation of their sign. Councilman ~yan then moved tha
permission be granted for a double face sign for a period of five years from t
time the old sign was torn down. He further stated that if the five year peri
had elapsed, permission be denied and the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission be accepted. Councilman Rocca seconded the motion, after which Counci
man Lucchio suggested an amendment to the motion that if, within a l~riod of si
months, the Council did not adopt a sign ordinance, they be allowed to submit
another application. Councilman Ryan accepted the amendment, after which Court
man Rocca remarked that his second would also accept the amendment. Motion as
made and amended was regularly carried. A brief discussion followed, at which
time, Mr. M. Minucciani, a member of the Planning Commission, stated he did no
believe there was any similarity between the D & M Liquor and Piwald sign inas
much as one was already in existance and the other was to be built.
FRYKBERG USE PERMIT
(PACIFIC TEL & TEL)
G.A.FULLER USE
PERMIT: ~-~
Use Permit Resolution No. 675, as applied for by George N. Frykberg, requestin
permission to construct a Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Plant Field
Operating Center, was received from the Planning Commission recommending that
it be granted upon the filing with the City Clerk of a written consent on the
part of the Pacific Telephone and Telegrap~ Company to comply with the archite
ural structure of the buildings along Spruce Avenue and to participate in the
Assessment District for the paving of Spruce Avenue (a minimum of one-third of
the cost to be borne by the City). Brief discussion followed, after which Cou
cilman Rocca moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accep
and permission be granted to construct the building with the understanding tha
if, with further study, it was found that the property is in a drainage distri
the property owner would participate according to the findings of the City
Engineer and the City Council. Discussion followed, at which time Councilman
Lucchio remarked on the notation which appeared in the Planning Commission's
Permit concerning the portian of the cost which was to be borne by the City fc
the paving of Spruce Avenue. He stated that the motion should indicate that
City would participate only, with no mention being made as to what extent. Cou
cilman Rocca remarked that that was the intent of his motion, after which Cou~
cilman Lucchio seconded the motion. Councilman Ryan then remarked that it wo~
be necessary for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to indicate thei~
willingness at this time to participate in a drainage district as mentioned.
Further discussion took place, at which time it was mentioned that a letter st
be placed on file with the City Clerk concerning the mentioned requirements.
Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
Use Permit Resolution No. 676 as applied for by the George A. Fuller Company,
questing permission for the erection of a job sign on Parcel 4, southerlY por~
of Parcel 3, per Assessor's Map 26, was received from the Planning Commission
ommending that it be granted provided the applicant maintains a 5-foot set-ba¢
NO. 2207." Rollcall vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortes
Lucchio and Ryan.
There being no ordinances for Council action, or no unfinished business, the
Council proceeded to the matter of new business.
LOU SILVAS
RESIGNATION -
CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION: ~ 5~r~
Communication dated January 14, 1957, was received from Lou Silvas tendering
his resignation as a member of the Planning Commission due to his moving from
South San Francisco. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and
regularly carried, that the resignation be accepted and placed on file. Council
man Ryan then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that a
Certificate of Recognition be sent to Mr. Silvas.
PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS
CANOPY RELOCATION:
(CALLAN CONSTRUC. )
SIGN ORDINANCE AND
AMENDMENT TO
ZONING ORDINANCE:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the Planning
Commission, recommending that permission be granted to the Callan Construction
Company for the relocation of their canopy in Park Avenue Heights from Lot 19,
Block 6, to Lot 29, Block 4. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ry2
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accepted.
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the Planning
Commission concerning the proposed sign ordinance and zoning ordinance amendment
recommending that these items be adopted as policy while awaiting further study
on the adoption of the sign ordinance and amendments to the zoning ordinance.
Councilman R~eca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
PIWALD SIGN Variance Application Resolution No. 674 was received from the Planning Commissi¢
VARIANCE APPLICATION: as applied for by Piwald's Prescription Pharmacy, requesting permission for the
~(~9~ y erection of a double face vertical neon sign to project 2 ft. 6 inches from the
building. The Planning Commission recommended denial of this request as the
variance request does not meet with the conditions as set forth in the proposed
sign ordinance as passed by the Commission. Discussion followed, at which time
Councilman Ryan remarked that the former sign had been removed in order that the
remodeling of the store could take place. He suggested that the City grant the
applicant permission for the sign, providing that the sign is in existance for c
five years from the date the old sign was torn down, further remarking that thif
was in keeping with the established policy, citing the application of the D & M
Liquor Store for the relocation of their sign. Councilman Ryan then moved that
permission be granted for a double face sign for a period of five years from the
time the old sign was torn down. He further stated that if the five year perio¢
had elapsed, permission be denied and the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission be accepted. Councilman Rocca seconded the motion, after which Council-
man Lucchio suggested an amendment to the motion that if, within a I~riod of six
months, the Council did not adopt a sign ordinance, they be allowed to submit
another application. Councilman Ryan accepted the amendment, after which Councl
man Rocca remarked that his second would also accept the amendment. Motion as
made and amended was regularly carried. A brief discussion followed, at which
time, Mr. Mo Minucciani, a member of the Planning Commission, stated he did not
believe there was any similarity between the D & M Liquor and Piwald sign inas-
much as one was already in existance and the other was to be built.
FRYKBERG USE PERMIT Use Permit Resolution No. 675, as applied for by George N. Frykberg, requesting
(PACIFIC TEL & TEL)k permission to construct a Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Plant Field
~,~} Operating Center, was received from the Planning Commission recommending that
it be granted upon the filing with the City Clerk of a written consent on the
part of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to comply with the architect
ural structure of the buildings along Spruce Avenue and to participate in the
Assessment District for the paving of Spruce Avenue (a minimum of one-third of
the cost to be borne by the City). Brief discussion followed, after which Coun.
cilman Rocca moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accept,
and permission be granted to construct the building with the understanding that
if, with further study, it was found that the property is in a drainage distric'
the property owner would participate according to the findings of the City
Engineer and the City Council. Discussion followed, at which time Councilman
Lucchio remarked on the notation which appeared in the Planning Commission's Us,
Permit concerning the portlnn of the cost which was to be borne by the City for
the paving of Spruce Avenue. He stated that the motion should indicate that th,
City would participate only, with no mention being made as to what extent. Coun.
cilman Rocca remarked that that was the intent of his motion, after which Coun-
cilman Lucchio seconded the motion. Councilman Ryan then remarked that it woul,
be necessary for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to indicate their
willingness at this time to participate in a drainage district as mentioned.
Further discussion took place, at which time it was mentioned that a letter sho~
be placed on file with the City Clerk concerning the mentioned requirements.
Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
G.A.FULLER USE
PERMIT: b~5~'
Use Permit Resolution No. 676 as applied for by the George A. Fuller Company, r.
questing permission for the erection of a job sign on Parcel 4, southerly porti~
of Parcel 3, per Assessor's Map 26, was received from the Planning Commission r.
ommending that it be granted provided the applicant maintains a 5-foot set-back
from the property line and that the sign be for a period of six months only, at
which time it was to be removed. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be accepted.
A I RPORT BLVD,
INDUSTRIAL TRACT
ASSESSMENT, DIAGRAM
& ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 10, 1957, was received from the Direct
of Public Works submitting a revised assessment, diagram and engineer's repot
on the Airport Boulevard Industrial Tract, recommending the adoption of cert
resolutions concerning the approval of the assessment, diagram and engineer'
report and calling for the posting, advertising and public hearings. It was
further recommended that the proper maintenance bond and agreement be entere
into. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the memorandu~
be accepted and placed on file~ No objections were registered.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.
EASEMENT -
RAILROAD AVE. Il/PR.:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from Director c
Public Works Goss recommending the acceptance of an easement from the Southe
Pacific Company in connection with the widening of Railroad Avenue. Council
Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
Director of Public Works be instructed to call for bids for this improvement
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
HICKEY BLVD.
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 16, 1957, was received from the Direct
Public Works recommending the final acceptance of the Hickey Boulevard pedes
overpass. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly
carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepte(
FINAL ACCEPTANCE Communication dated January 10, 1957, was received from The Stoneson Develo~
AVALON PARK 2, 3 & 4; Corporation requesting final acceptance of Avalon Park Subdivision Nos. 2, ~
CONI/UR DRIVE
EXTENSION OF
COMPLETION DATE:
4. Accompanying the communication was a memorandum from the office of Dire¢
of Public Works Goss, recommending that the acceptance of the subdivisions t
subject to various conditions. City Attorney Noonan remarked that a one yea
pletion date for Conmur Drive should be extended for two years, inasmuch as
sible litigation might arise concerning the extension of this street. Coun¢
Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that
recommendations of the Director of Public Works be accepted, as well as the
mendation of the City Attorney concerning the extension and completion of C¢
Drive within 'a period of two years.
ELIZABETH OTTENFIELD
RETIREMENT:
Communication dated January 7, 1957, was received from Elizabeth Ottenfield
ering her retirement from the City's service effective January 15~ 1957. C¢
cilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that
retirement be accepted as submitted.
AUSTIN LYNCH
APPOINTMENT:
Inter-office memorandum dated December 7, 1956, was received from the Build~
Inspector recommending the permanent appointment of Austin Lynch to the pos~
of Assistant Building Inspector, having completed his one year probationary
as of December 31, 1956. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Roc¢
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Building Inspector be accE
SALARY ADJUSTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION
BUREAU CHIEF:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the City
recommending that the position of Fire Prevention Bureau Chief be advanced
Salary Range 17E to Salary Range 18E. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by C¢
cllman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation as submitted be
accepted.
FIREMEN APPOINTMENTS
BLAKELEY & POPE:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the Fire (
submitting the names of Charles Blakeley, Jr. and William Pope for appointmE
as probationary firemen, effective February 1, 1957, subject to the passing
the necessary medical examination. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Coun¢
Rocca, and regularly carried, that the recommendation be accepted.
WM. F. GENT APPT.
AS POLICE OFFICER:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 16, 1957, was received from the office
the Police Chief advising of the probationary employment of William F. Gent
a police officer commencing January 16, 1957, at the starting salary of $35t
per month. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regular~
~arried, that the appointment be approved.
DANTE SCIANDRI
APPOINTMENT:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 9, 1957, was received from Acting Sup~
tendent of Public Works Dave Corsiglia, recommending that Dante Sciandri co~
his probationary period as a laborer in the Street Department, effective Ja~
10, 1957. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regular~
carried, that the recommendation be accepted.
HARRY JOHNSON
TRANSFER: ~-OOc
Inter-office memorandum dated January 9, 1957, was received from Supt. of Si
ration Henry Schweining, recommending that Harry Johnson be transferred fr~
Relief Operator to Operator at the Sewage Treatment P~nt, effective Januar:
1957. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded ~y Councilman Rocca and regularly ca~
the the recommendation be accepted.
MONTHLY REPORTS:-~-- Monthly reports were received from the following departments for the month
December 1956:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Poundkeeper
Building Inspector
Fire Chief
Librarian
Also received was a work schedule for the months of January, February, Marcl
and April from the City Mechanic. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Coun~
man Ryan and regularly carried, that the reports as submitted be accepted
placed on file.
DEPT. OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL
REQUIREMENTS:
L-/5O
GOOD AND wELFARE:
Communication dated January 14, 1957, was received from the Department of &
Beverage Control notifying of the requirements for "On Sale General' and "0
Sale Beer and Wine" licenses, Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no o
tions, this would be accepted and placed on file, No objections were regis
Mayor Rozzi asked if any of the Council members had anything they wished to
under Good and Welfare. Councilman Lucchio brought up the matter of the Mo
March for the Polio Fund Drive, stating that Mrs. A. J. Stewart had been ap
as chairwoman for the North County Area and Mrs. Roscoe Traylor as South Sa
Francisco chairwoman. He urged all of the residents of the City to partici
in this drive, statin~ that the cause was one of the most worth-while that
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
HICKEY BLVD.
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 16, 1957, was received from the Director o
Public Works recommending the final acceptance of the Hickey Boulevard pedestria
overpass. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly
carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE Communication dated January 10, 1957, was received from The Stoneson Development
AVALON PARK 2, 3 & 4; Corporation requesting final acceptance of Avalon Park Subdivision Nos. 2, 3 and
CONMUR DRIVE
EXTENSION OF
COMPLETION DATE:
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4. Accompanying the communication was a memorandum from the office of Director
of Public Works Goss, recommending that the acceptance of the subdivisions be
subject to various conditions. City Attorney Noonan remarked that a one year cc
pletion date for Conmur Drive should be extended for two years, inasmuch as pos-
sible litigation might arise concerning the extension of this street. Councilm2
Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
recommendations of the Director of Public Works be accepted, as well as the rec¢
mendation of the City Attorney concerning the extension and completion of Conmul
Drive within a period of two years.
ELIZABETH OTTENFIELD
RETIREMENT:
Communication dated January 7, 1957, was received from Elizabeth Ottenfield ten¢
ering her retirement frO~ the City's service effective January 15, 1957. Coun-
cilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
retirement be accepted as submitted.
AUSTIN LYNCH
APPOINTMENT:
Inter-office memorandum dated December 7, 1956, was received from the Building
Inspector recommending the permanent appointment of Austin Lynch to the positio~
of Assistant Building Inspector, having completed his one year probationary per:
as of December 31, 1956. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca a~
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Building Inspector be accepte,
SALARY ADJUSTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION
BUREAU CHIEF:
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Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the City Manal
recommending that the position of Fire Prevention Bureau Chief be advanced from
Salary Range 17E to Salary Range 18E. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Coun-
cilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation as submitted be
accepted.
FIREMEN APPOINTMENTS
BLAKELEY & POPE:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 15, 1957, was received from the Fire Chie
submitting the names of Charles Blakeley, Jr. and William Pope for appointment
as probationary firemen, effective February 1, 1957, subject to the passing of
the necessary medical examination. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilm
Rocca, and regularly carried, that the recommendation be accepted.
WM. F. GENT APPT.
AS POLICE OFFICER:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 16, 1957, was received from the office of
the Police Chief advising of the probationary employment of William F. Gent as
a police officer commencing January 16, 1957, at the starting salary of $358.0~
per month. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly
~arried, that the appointment be approved.
DANTE SCIANDRI
APPOINTMENT:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 9, 1957, was received from Acting Superi~
tendent of Public Works Dave Corsiglia, recommending that Dante Sciandri comme~
his probationary period as a laborer in the Street Department, effective Janua~
10, 1957. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly
carried, that the recommendation be accepted.
HARRY JOHNSON
TRANSFER:
Inter-office memorandum dated January 9, 1957, was received from Supt. of Sani-
tation Henry Schweining, recommending that Harry Johnson be transferred from
Relief Operator to Operator at the Sewage Treatment P~nt, effective January it
1957. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carrit
the the recommendation be accepted.
MONTHLY REPORTS:~-~ Monthly reports were received from the following departments for the month of
December 1956:
City Clerk
Police Chief
Poundkeeper
Building Inspector
Fire Chief
Librarian
Also received was a work schedule for the months of January, February, March
and April from the City Mechanic. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Council
man Ryan and regularly carried, that the reports as submitted be accepted and
placed on file.
DEPT. OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL
REQUIREMENTS:
Communication dated January 14, 1957, was received from the Department of &lco
Beverage Control notifying of the requirements for "On Sale General" and "On
Sale Beer and Wine" licenses. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no'obje
tions, this would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were register
GOOD AND WELFARE:
Mayor Rozzi asked if any of the Council m~mbers had anything they wished to of
under Good and Welfare. Councilman Lucchio brought up the matter of the Mothe
March for the Polio Fund Drive, stating that Mrs. A. J. Stewart had been appoi
as chairwoman for the North County Area and Mrs. Roscoe Traylor as South San
Francisco chairwoman. He urged all of the residents of the City to participat
in this drive, stating that the cause was one of the most worth-while that he
knew of.
SALES TAX
MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Ryan then brought up the matter of the action being taken on the
sales tax legislation, requesting Council permission to hold a meeting on
Wednesday evening, January 30, 1957, and extending an invitation to attend to
anyone interested so that data on the sales tax could be coordinated and organ-
ized. Brief discussion followed among the Council members concerning the
subject matter.
There being nothing further from the members of the City Council under Good and
Welfare, Mayor Rozzi asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished
offer. Mr. Skulsky again brought up the matter of traffic signal lights on
E1Camino Rea~ and Chestnut Avenue, urging that the matter be expedited as
quickly as possible to safeguard life and property in the area. City Manager
Aiello explained the steps which had been taken in the matter already by the
City.
There being no further business, Councilman Ryan moved, Seconded by Councilman
Rocca and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to February 4, 1957,
at 8 p.m.
Time of adjournment: 8:59 p.mo
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,