HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1957-11-04REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1 ~57
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CLAIMS:
SEQUOIA EQUIP~f~NT
COMPANY CLA I M:
VACATION OF PORTION
OF BIRCH AVENUE
PUBLIC HEARING:
HORNER-BON INO
ANNEXATION
PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2530
ACCEPTING AND
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT
WITH MAURICE A.
GARBELL, INC.:
RESOLUTION NO. 2531
TRANSFER OF MONIES
FI/OM HOUSING
AUTHORITY RESERVE FOR
BEACH DEVELOPMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 2532
AGREEMENT FOR LEASING
LAUNCHING RAMP
TO SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
OUTBOARD CLUB:
RESOLUTION NO. 2533
ACCEPTING GRANT OF
EASEMENT FROM UTAH
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:
(IND. PARK UNIT #1)
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
The eeeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:02 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was re~ited, after which invocation was
given by Reverend Martin Wynekan of the First Lutheran Church.
Present: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Francis Lucch
and Leo J. Ryan
Absent: None
Mayor Rozzi asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 21, 1957, and the special meeting of October 25, 1957, as
subnitted. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularl
ca~'=ked, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Kayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as
submitted for payment. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Cortes
and regularly carried, that the regular claims as submitted be approved for
paynent.
Th~ Council next took up the claim of Sequoia Equipment Company dated
Oczober 31, 1957, for rental of a crane used on Colma Creek in the gross
amount of $832.72, less ten percent in the amount of $83.27, leaving a net
amour.t due and payable of $749.45. City Attorney Noonan remarked that the
Couacil, could approve payment of the claim by making the following motion as
was cone with the previous two claims: Be it moved that the claim for $749.4
presented for payment be approved, ten percent to be retained in accordance
wi=~ the terms of the purchase order, and as a levy was filed on November 4,
1957, and there existing a possible further claim which may be levied prior
to p~yment, the balance be paid pursuant to the levy and any other valid
clL~m presented in due time or in a marner approved by the City Attorney
in:o the Municipal Court of the Northern Municipal District for payment to
pa==kes as determined by the Court. Councilman Ryan then stated that he
made the City Attorney's statement in the form of a motion. Councilman Rocc
seconded the motion, which was regularly carried.
Proceeding on to public hearings, the Council took up first the public
he~.rkng on the vacation of a portion of Birch Avenue, this matter having bee
hekd over from the meeting of October 21, 1957. City Attorney Noonan stated
tha= the hearing could be closed, sinc~ the matter had been settled and a'
resokution had been prepared concernin8 it. Councilman Lucchio moved, sec-
onded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the hearing be closed.
The Council then took up the matter of the Horner-Bonino annexation, the
pu~l~c hearing having been held over from the meeting of October 21, 1957.
City Attorney Noonan stated that the hearing could be left open until the
nex~ regular meeting, during which time an ordinance could be prepared con-
ce~m~ng the annexation. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if t~re were no ob-
je~=~ons, the public hearing would be continued to the regular meeting of
Novenber 18, 1957. No objections were registered.
ProceedSng on to resolutions and proclamations, City Attorney Noonan ex-
plained the first which was ready for Council action and concerned the acce~
_~aace and authoriziation of the execution of an agreement with Maurice A.
Garbell, Inc. After brief explanation, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZI~
TH~ ~XECUTION OF A CONTRACT WlTH MAURICE A. GARBELL, INC." Roll call vote
wa~ Ls follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozz3, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
Brl.~ff discussion followed concerning t~e jet study which was to be made.
City Attorney Noonan then briefly explained the next resolution approving
the =ransfer of $4,000.00 from the Housing Authority Reserve for Beach
DeveLopment, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING BEACH DEVEL-
OP~NT FUND AND APPROPRIATING THERETO FUNDS FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
RES~2VE AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING DBPOSI? THEREIN OF MONIES OBTAINED FROM THE
SAL~ OF COLMA CREEK SAN~'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council-
men Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
The next resolution concerned the execution of a contract with the Outboard
Ci'~ for the use of the launching ramp near the beach area. After brief
explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Lucchio introduced: 'A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADTHORIZ-
ING ~XECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT LEASING P. AMP AREA TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
OUTM)ARD CLUB, INC.". Roll call vote ~ms as follows: Ayes, Councilmen
Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Rya~.
The next resolution concerned the authorization of the acceptance of an
easement from the Utah Construction Cokpany. After brief explanation by
the ,~ity Attorney, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CO YNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCHSCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT
FROM UTAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A DELA'ARE CORPORATION, TO THE CITY OF SOUTt
SA~ FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi,
Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2534
VACATION OF A PORTION
OF BIRCH AVENUE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2535
DESTRUCTION OF
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
RETURNS FOR 1956: /
RESOLUTION NO. 2536
RESCINDING RES. 2524 -
AUTHORIZING NEW DEED -
ESTABLI SHi/ENT OF
SUPERIOR COURT: f
RESOLUTION NO. 2537
REQUESTING LOCATION
OF BRANCH OF U. OF C.
IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
OR VICINITY:
ORDINANCE NO. 421
AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 353 - ZONING ORD.
OF CITY OF SO. S.F.:
WEST COAST ADVERTISING
COMPANY USE PERMIT~
RALPH S. THOMPSON
VARIANCE RESOLUTION:
MR. & MRS. ALFRED R.
FRECRETTE VARIANCE
PERMIT RESOLUTION:
MORGAN'S PAINT &
WALLPAPER CO.
VARIANCE PERMIT RES.:
MORGAN'S PAINT &
WALLPAPER COMPANY
VARIANCE PEI/I/IT RES.:
G, W. WILLIAMS & CO.
USE PERMIT:
Th~ next resolution concerned the vacation of a portion of Birch Avenue.
Al=er explanation by the City Attorney, John Noonan, Councilman Ryan lntro-
duced:"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
AB~_~DONING AND VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ROADWAY OR THOROUGHFARE DEDI-
CA_~D TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND KNOWN AS BIRCH AVENUE". Roll
ca'_[ vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio
and £yan.
The next resolution concerned the disposition of election returns from the
las= mun.ieipal election and was explaired by the City Attorney, after which
Couacilman Lucchio introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING AND At'rHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF MUNICIPA
ELECTION RETURNS FOR 1956't. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen
Rozzk, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryar..
The next resolution concerned the matter of the establishment of County ser-
vices on City owned property located n~ar Mission Road. After explanation
by =he City Attorney, Councilman Cortesi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
~!?Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
2524 AND CANCELLING THE DEED THEREBY At'rHORIZED AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING A NE
DE~ ON THE SAME TERMS EXCEPT FOR TIME OF PERFORMANCE, WHICH SHALL BE AREAS
ON,~LE TIME". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca
Co_~:esi, Lucchio and Ryan.
The ~ast re~olution concerned the matter of the location of a branch of the
Un~versity of California in South San Francisco or surrounding areas. After
explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOIFfH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF 2EGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER THIS CITY AS A SITE
FO~ A WEST BAY AREA CAMPUS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council-
men Eozzi, Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan. Councilman Ryan requested that
ce_~='_fied copies of the resolution just adopted be mailed to the University
of California, the County Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County, Senator
Dok,e:.g and Assemblyman Francis.
Pro~eeding on to the matter of ordinances, the Council then took up the
ordknance amending Ordinance No. 353 e£titled "Zoning Ordinance of the City
of South San Francisco". City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the ord-
inaace, stating that the motion could ~e made waiving the detailed reading
and adopting the ordinance by the reading of title Only. Councilman Rocca
them moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried, that the
de=a~led reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be adopted by the
reading of title only. City Attorney Boonan then read the title of the ord-
inaace, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and
regularly carried, that the ordinance ke adopted.
The only item appearing under unfinished business concerned Use Permit Resol
utkon No. 774, as applied for'by the West Coast Advertising Company, request
lng continued maintenance of four standard 12' x 25' outdoor structures. Th
item was held over from the last meetirg for a field inspection trip to be
made by the City Manager and Councilmar Cortesi. After brief discussion,
Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly car-
ried, that the permission as requested be granted and that under the con-
di=lons as mention~d in the reselution be stricken the phrase: ~'not renewabl
unde~ any conditi~ms".
Vail&ncc permit Resolution No. 782, as applied for by Ralph S. Thompson, was
recekved from the Planning Commission, requesting that permission be granted
fo~ ~n 8 ft. encroachment into the required 20 ft. rear yard at 41 Arlington
Dr~ve. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly
ca:=ked, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved.
Va~i~.nce Permit Resolution No. 783, as applied for by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R.
Frechette, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permissio
be ~=anted for a 5 ft. encroachment into the required 20 ft. rear yard and
a ~ fit. encroachment into the side yarc inerder to add a room at 303 North~
Drkve. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly
ca=:ked, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved.
Variance Permit Resolution No. 784, as applied for by Morgan's Paint and Wal
pa~e: Company, was received from the Planning Commission, requesting that
pe=a:ssion be granted for two signs - cne 2' 5~' illuminated; one 4' x 4'
noa-~lluminated, to project a maximum cf 4'3"Xbeyond allowable one foot pro-
jec=~ons, both signs to be non-flashin~ and non-scintillating. The Plannins
Co~;ssion recommended permission be granted for one sign 2' x 5~',illuminat
subject to the condition that it be non-flashing, non-scintillating and not
sh;ne into the residential area. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Counct
man ~yan and regularly carried, that tee recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission be approved.
Variance Permit Resolution No. 785, as applied for by Morgan's Paint and Wal
pape= Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that
pe_~m:ssion be denied for one sign--4' x 4' non,illuminated, reading "Fuller
Paaa~s". Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Cou~cilman Ryan and regularly
ca=:ked, that the recommendation of the Planai~ Commission be approved.
Use ~ermit Resolution No. 786, as applied for by the G. W. Williams Compa~
was :eceived from the Planning Commiss;on, recommending permission be grante
fo= ~nodtzed aluminum letters on the face of the building at 125 Southwood
Center, Lot 4, Southwood Commercial Tract. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded
by Councilman Ryan and' regularly carried, that the recommendation of the
Plaa~ing Co~ission be approved.
STANLEY J. BREIER
USE PERMIT: ~ ,~
Use Per, it Resolution No. 787, as applied for by Stanley J. Breier, was re-
ceived from the Planning Commission, recomending permission be granted for
24 bowling lanes, 12 billiard tables, a cocktail lounge and coffee shop at
Parcel 21, Map 22, provided adequate pa~king area was provided. Mr. Breier,
present in the audience, was called on :~or an explanation of his application
and [is operations, after which Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Coun-
cilnan Ryan and regularly carried, that the Use Permit as applied for be
approved.
GENERAL PETROLEUM
CORP. USE PERMIT:
Use Permit Resolution No. 788, as applied for by General Petroleum Corperati~
was received from the Planning Com~ission, recomsending that per~ission be
gr~nted for a double faced, illuminated display to replace the existing sign
at 21Brentwood Drive, provided the sig~ be non-flashing, non-scintillating
an¢ not shine in the residential area. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded
by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recom~endation of the
Planning Co~unission be accepted.
G. W. BUTTITTA
Use Permit Resolution No. 789, as applied for by Mr. G. W. Buttitta, was re-
ceived fro~ the Planning Commission, re:ommending that permission be granted
for ~oving a house into the city and lo:ating it at Lot 2, Avalon Drive, on
the Kiiski property, subject to the condition that the dwelling conform to
all setback regulations. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman
Rocc~ and regularly carried, that the reco~mendation of the Planiing Co~mis-
sion be approved.
MANUEL TO~ NOLI
USE PERMIT
Use Permit Resolution No. 790, as applied for by Manuel Tognoli, was receive
fron the Planning Commission, recommending that permission for the sale of
tr~ers on Parcel 41 at Hickey Boulevard and E1Camino Real be granted,
subject to the condition that the applicant file proper plans for paving of
th- ~rea with the City Engineer and receive his approval. Mayor Rozzi re-
~m~ed that if there were no objections, this item would be held over for fu
the= study until the next regular meeting of November 18, 1957. No object-
ions were registered.
FIRST SOUTHERN
BAPTIST CHURCH
Use Permit Resolution No. 791, as applied for by the First Southern Baptist
Chu=ch, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that per-
mission be granted to erect a 4' x 8' temporary sign, constructed of wood,
to designate the location of the future home of the church at 800 Grand Aven
subject to the condition that it be for a period of one year, renewable afte
one year. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu-
la=ly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approve
GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM
UTAH CONSTRUCTION CO.
TO CITY - INDUSTRIAL
PARK UNIT NO. 1:
Com~unication dated October 18, 1957, was received from the Utah Constructio
Co~pLny, transmitting a Grant of Easement dated October 11, 1957, to the Cit
of South San Francisco, granting a per~anent easement for the purpose of
coas~ructing, maintaining and repairing pumping eq~ip~ent, in connection wit
asewer pumping station in South San Frsncisco Industrial Park Unit No. 1.
Th~s matter having been taken care of by the adoption of a resolution previ-
ously, no further Council action was t~ken at this time.
JOHN W. BREED
RESIGNATION AS
PLANNING CO~ISSIONER:
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
FINAL PAYRENT
CAMARITAS-CHESTNUT-
EL CAMINO HEAL
INTERSECTION
Co-t~unication dated October 24, 1957, ~as received from Mr. John Breed, tend
er~g his resignation as a Planning Co~issioner. Ceuncilman Ryan moved,
seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the resignation be
accepted and placed on file, and that ~ Certificate of Merit be issued to hi
In=e= office memorandum dated October 28, 1957, was received from the Direct
of ~blic Works approving a bill from the State Division of Highways for the
trafffic signals which were installed at the Camaritas, Chestnut and El Cami~
Real intersection. Councilman Rocca asked the Director of Public Works if
this was ready for payment in every respect, to which he replied that it was
ready. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regulax
carried, that the city accept the recor_~endation of the Director of Public ·
and approve the payment of the balance.
WEST ORANGE AVENUE
SrrESSIOS:
Inter office memorandu~ dated October 21, 1957, was received from the offic~
of the City Attorney concerning the ma~ter of the West Orange Avenue exten-
sion, advising that the title company 1.ad requested a letter acknowled~a~
th~ San Francisco Water Company easement to the city. At the requ~ of
Co~ncilman Ryan, City Attorney Noonan explained the basis for this request,
afte~ which Councilman Lucchio moved t~at the City Attorney be instructed t¢
unde=take the consum~ation of the matter. Councilman Ryan seconded the
motion which was regularly carried.
ENLARGEMENT OF
SEWAGE TliYTi~r~ PLANT
A~ND~ OF
B~ET: ~
Inte= office memorandum dated October ~1, 1~57, was received from the offict
of the City Manager, recosuaending that the budget be amended to apprmpriate
the aecessary amount from excess reven~e in the Sewage Treatment fund for a
gas re-circulating system which would kncrease the capacity of the digester,
the cost of which would be shared by S~n Bruno. Councilman Rocca moved thai
the city enlarge the Sewage Tr e.at~ent Plant in accordance with specifica-
tions submitted by the Superintendent of Sanitation, with the City of San
Bruno to pay its share. Councilman RyLn seconded the motion, after which h~
asked if this should not be done by resolution. Councilman Rocca moved, Eel
on,ed by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the City Attorney be
authorized to prepare the proper resol~tion for the expenditure of this mom
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Coamunication dated October 24, 1957, was received from the South San Fran-
SCAVENGER COMPANY cisco Scavenger Company, requesting an increase for their monthly collectio~
REQUEST FOR INCREASE of ~arden clippings from home owners ia the city. Mayor Rozzi remarked tha~
FOR COLLECTION OF if there were no objections, this matter would be held over and referred to
GARDEN CLIPPlNGS:~j[~? City Manager for fUrther study and report. No objeCtions were registered.
RE-NAMING OF APPLE Inter office memorandu~ dated Septembe= 20, 1957, was received from the off:
AVENUE TO ROCCA AVE.: of the Building Inspector, recommendin~ the re-naming of Apple Avenue to
~&~"/~7 Rocca Avenue in order to avoid any possible confusion in street names. Coul
· cilsan Ryan moved, seconded by Coum il~an Lucchio and regularly carried, thl
tie recommendation of the Building Inspector be approved.
RESCINDING OF
STEVE MARKAS
APPOINTMENT: p~ ~
VIEW MONT TERRACE
DRAINAGE ASSESSI~ENT
INTERNATIONAL INN
RESTAURANT REQUEST FOR
DINNER DANCE PERMIT:
AUDITOR' S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1956-57:
MONTHLY REPORT:
GOOD & WELFARE:
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING
MARCH FOR
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY:
UNITED CRUSADE DRIVE
AWARD TO
COUNCILMAN ROCCA:
CITY TRASH
COLLECTION BY
SOUTH S. F.
SCAVENGER COI~PANY:
ADJOURNMENT:
Couacilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly
carried, that the previous Council motion naming Steve Markas to the Fire
Department be rescinded at this time.
Inter office memorandum dated November i, 1957, as received from the Direct¢
of Public Works concerning the matter off View Mont Terrace drainage assess-
ment, was next taken up. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no object-
ions, City Attorney Noonan would be lnszructed to have the necessary resol-
ution prepared concerning the matter. No objections were registered.
Application was received from the International Inn Restaurant, requesting
peruission to allow dinner dancing at their establistment. Mayor Rozzi aske~
the Police Chief if he were in agreemen= with this request, to which he repl~
that he was. Councilman Lucchio then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca
and regularly carried, that permission ior dinner dancing be granted the
International Inn Restaurant.
Inter office memorandum dated October 23, 1957, was received from the office
of the City Manager, transmitting the A~zditor's Report for the fiscal year
July 1, 1956 through June 30, 1957. Mayor lozzi remarked that if there were
no objections, it would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were
registered.
Monthly report for the month of October 1957 was received from the office of
the Building Inspector. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no object-
ions, the report would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were
registered.
Proceeding on to Good and Welfare, Mayor Rozzi asked if any of the Council
members had anything they wished to offer. Mayor Rozzi at this time brought
to tee attention of the Council and tho~e present in the audience the Annual
Marc[ for Muscular Dystrophy which was 'lnder the chairmanship of Mrs. Willial
FritE, 401Gardenside Avenue. Mayor Rozzi remarked that volunteers were
needed, and urged that those who could ~elp should lend their assistance and
support. He also urged the people to c~ntribute to this drive. He~then
asked the City Attorney to prepare apr. vclamation designating November 17
to November 20, 1957, as Muscular Dystrophy Time. Mayor Rozzi then remarked
th~= an award had been received from the White House, issued to Councilman
Rocca for the work performed in the United Crusade Drive. He at this time
presented Councilman Rocca with this award. There being nothing further
un¢~r Good and Welfare from any members of the Council, Mayor Rozzi asked
if Lny in the audience had anything they wished to offer.
Mr. ~cNeese took.up the matter of trash collection, asking as to how exten-
sive the study would be. City Manager Aiello stated that a report was pres-
en~Ly on file but that the Council required additional information and also
a p~ck-up schedule which was to be established. Councilman Ryan suggested
tha= the Scavenger Company, in their garbage collection billing, send a
no=kce to the people setting forth the time schedule which was to be followe
Mr. Skulsky asked if the survey would include information concerning the
weight of containers, since at times the collectors stated that some containe
were too heavy to be picked up.
There being nothing further under Good and Welfare, Councilman Ryan moved,
seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the meeting be ad-
jo~raed until November 18, 1957, at 8 p.m. Time of adjournment - 8:55 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED