HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1958-02-17REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1958
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CLAIMS:
ORVILLE DECKER
CLAIM
OFF-STREET
PARKING DISTRICT:
COMPANY CLAIM
INDUSTRIAL PARK
UNIT NO. 1:
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASEMENT
PARKWAY TERRACE #3:
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASEMENT
(SANITARY SEWER)
L1NDENVILLE:
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASEMENT
(PATH) AVALON
PARK NO. 3:
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASEMENT
(PEDESTRIAN WAY)
WINSTON MANOR #1:
RESOLUTION NO. 2585
COMMENDING
WALTER DRYSDALE FOR
OBTAINING BOY SCOUTS'
SILVER AWARD:
RESOLUTION NO. 2586
COMMENDING
DENNIS BASKIN FOR
OBTAINING BOY SCOUTS'
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:05 p.m.
Pledge of~Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after which invocation was
given by Reverend Barber of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church.
Present: Mayor G. J. Rozzi, and Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi,
Francis Lucchio and Leo J. Ryan.
Absent: None
At this time, Mayor Rozzi introduced a group of teen-age senior Girl Scouts
who were present in the Council Chambers with Mrs. paul Klien, their troop
leader, to see the City Council government in action, as a prerequisite to
part of their merit work.
Mayor Rozzi asked if there were any errors, omissions or corrections to the
minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1958. Councilman Rocca moved
that the minutes be approved with the exception of that part which had to
do with Utah Construction Company's request for final approval of the im-
provements in Industrial Park Unit No. 1. Councilman Ryan asked Councilman
Rocca if he would ~clude an amendment adding paragraphs 4 and 5 as mentione
in the memorandum of Director of Public Works Goss dated January 20, 1958,
which concerned the final acceptance of Industrial Park Unit No. 1. Counci
man Rocca accepted the amendment, after which Councilman Ryan seconded the
motion which was regularly carried.
Mayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims
for payment as submitted. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
Lucchio and regularly carried, that the claims be approved for payment.
The Council next took up the claim of Orville Decker dated February 4, 195t
for appraisal report submitted August 15, 1957, in the amount of $750.00
which concerned the off-street parking district. Councilman Rocca moved,
seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that this claim be held
in abeyance until the District was formed, for either approval or rejectio~
The last claim for Council action concerned the claim of the Fay Improvemer
Company dated February 13, 1958, in the amount of $4,330.20 which was for
the installation of fire alarm boxes and fire alarm conductor in Industrial
Park Unit No. 1. This claim carried the approval of the Director of Public
Works and the firm of Wilsey & Ham. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded by
Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim be approved for pay-
ment.
Proceeding on to the matter of public hearings, City Attorney Noonan ex-
plained the four which were ready for Council attention at this time. May¢
Rozzi then opened the public hearing on the vacation of a portion of a
public Utilities easement in Block 2, Parkway Terrace #3, asking if any
protests had been received. City Clerk Rodondi replied that no written
protests had been received. He then asked if anyone in the audience wishel
to enter a protest. None were registered. Mayor Rozzi then continued the
hearing to the regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
The public hearing on the vacation of a portion of a public service ease-
ment (sanitary sewer) in Llndenville was then opened by Mayor Rozzi. He
asked if any written protests had been received, to which the City Clerk
replied none had been received. He then asked if anyone in the audience
wished to enter a protest. None were registered.. Mayor Rozzi then continm
the public hearing to the regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
The next public hearing concerned the vacation of a public service easemen'
(path) in Avalon Park #3. Mayor Rozzi then opened the public hearing, ask.
ing again if any protests had been received, to which the City Clerk repli~
none had been registered with his office. He then asked if there were any
oral protests. None were registered. Mayor Rozzi continued this hearing
to the regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
The last public hearing concerned the vacation of a public service easemen
(pedestrian way) ~n Winston Manor No. 1. After the public hearing had bee
opened by Mayor Rozzt, he asked if any written protests had been received.
City Clerk Rodondi replied none had been registered with his office. He
then asked if anyone in the audience wished to enter a protest. None were
registered. The hearing was then continued by Mayor Rozzi until the next
regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
Proceeding on to resolutions, City Attorney Noonan explained the first for
Council attention which concerned a resolution commending Walter Drysdale
for obtaining the Boy Scouts'Silver Award. After a brief explanation by
the City Attorney, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING WALTER DRYSDALE OF
EXPLORER POST #90 OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR OBTAINING THE BOY SCOUTS'
SILVER AWARD." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi,
Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
The next resolution concerned a resolution commending Dennis Baskin for
obtaining the Boy Scouts' Eagle Bad,e. After explanation by the City
Attorney, Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CO,ENDING DENNIS BASKIN OF EXPLORER
Absent: None
At this time, Mayor Rozzi introduced a group of teen-age senior Girl Sc
who were present in the Council Chambers with Mrs. Paul Klien, their tr
leader, to see the City Council government in action, as a prerequisite
part of their merit work.
MINUTES:
Mayor Rozzi asked if there were any errors, omissions or corrections to
minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1958. Councilman Rocca m.
that the minutes be approved with the exception of that part which had
do with Utah Construction Company's request for final approval of the i~
provements in Industrial Park Unit No. 1. Councilman Ryan asked Counci
Rocca if he would include an amendment adding paragraphs 4 and 5 as ment
in the memorandum of Director of Public Works Goss dated January 20, 19
which concerned the final acceptance of Industrial Park Unit No. 1. Co~
man Rocca accepted the amendment, after which Councilman Ryan seconded
motion which was regularly carried.
CLAIMS:
Mayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the regular clai~
for payment as submitted. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilma~
Lucchio and regularly carried, that the claims be approved for payment.
ORVILLE DECKER
CLAIM
OFF-STREET
PARKING DISTRICT:
COMPANY CLAIM
INDUSTRIAL PARK
UNIT NO. 1:
The Council next took up the claim of Orville Decker dated February 4, i
for appraisal report submitted August 15, 1957, in the amount of $750.0t
which concerned the off-street parking district. Councilman Rocca move~
seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that this claim be ht
in abeyance until the District was formed, for either approval or reject
The last claim for Council action concerned the claim of the Fay Improw
Company dated February 13, 1958, in the amount of $4,330.20 which was fi
the installation of fire alarm boxes and fire alarm conductor in Indust]
Park Unit No. 1. This claim carried the approval of the Director of Pul
Works and the firm of Wilsey & Ham. Councilman Lucchio moved, seconded
Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim be approved for I
ment.
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASEMENT
PARKWAY TERRACE #3:
Proceeding on to the matter of public hearings, City Attorney Noonan ex-
plained the four which were ready for Council attention at this time. ~
Rozzi then opened the public hearing on the vacation of a portion of a
public Utilities easement in Block 2, Parkway Terrace #3, asking if any
protests had been received. City Clerk Rodondi replied that no written
protests had been received. He then asked if anyone in the audience wis
to enter a protest. None were registered. Mayor Rozzi then continued t
hearing to the regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASERENT
(SANITARY SEWER)
LINDENVILLE:
The public hearing on the vacation of a portion of a public service ease
ment (sanitary sewer) in Lindenville was then opened by Mayor Rozzi. He
asked if any written protests had been received, to which the City Clerk
replied none had been received. He then asked if anyone in the audience
wished to enter a protest. None were registered. Mayor Rozzi then conti
the public hearing to the regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASEMENT
(PATH) AVALON
PARK NO. 3:
The next public hearing concerned the vacation of a public service easem
(path) in Avalon Park #3. Mayor Rozzi then opened the public hearing, a
ing again if any protests had been received, to which the City Clerk rep
none had been registered with his office. He then asked if there were a
oral protests. None were registered. Mayor Rozzi continued this hearin
to the regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATING EASEMENT
(PEDESTRIAN WAY)
WINSTON MANOR #1:
The last public hearing concerned the vacation of a public service easem
(pedestrian way) i'n Winston Manor No. 1. After the public hearing had b
opened by Mayor Rozzi, he asked if any written protests had been receive
City Clerk Rodondi replied none had been registered with his office. He
then asked if anyone in the audience wished to enter a protest. None we
registered. The hearing was then continued by Mayor Rozzi until the nex
regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
RESOLUTION NO. 2585
COMMENDING
WALTER DRYSDALE FOR
OBTAINING BOY SCOUTS'
SILVER AWARD:
Proceeding on to resolutions, City Attorney Noonan explained the first f.
Council attention which concerned a resolution commending Walter Drysdal.
for obtaining the Boy Scouts'Silver Award. After a brief explanation by
the City Attorney, Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING WALTER DRYSDALE OF
EXPLORER POST #90 OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR OBTAINING THE BOY SCOUTS'
SILVER AWARD." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi,
Rocca, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2586
COMMENDING
DENNIS BASKIN FOR
OBTAINING BOY SCOUTS'
EAGLE BADGE:
5017
The next resolution concerned a resolution commending Dennis Baskin for
obtaining the Boy Scouts' Eagle Bad~®, After explanation by the City
Attorney, Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COl/i/ENDING DENNIS BASKIN OF EXPLORER
POST ~90 OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR OBTAINING THE BOY SCOUTS' EAGLE BADGi
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca, Cortesi,
Lucchio and Ryan.
COURT OF HONOR FOR
BOY SCOUT AWARDS:
At this time, Mayor Rozzi explained to the members of the audience that a
Court off Honor would be held the following morning which would be presided
over by Superior Court Judge Frank Blum, &t which time the awards would be
made to both Walter Drysdale and Dennis Baskin. He invited all those inter-
ested to be present at that time for the ceremonies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2587
DES IGNATI NG
PRECINCTS, POLLING
PLACES & ELECTION
OFFICERS FOR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
The third resolution for Council action concerned the consolidation of poll-
ing precincts and designating election offficers for the coming Municipal
Election. After a brief explanation by tt.e City Attorney, Councilman Lucchio
introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID
CITY ,)N THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1958, DESIGNATING PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES,
AND ELECTION OFFICERS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman
Rozzi, 3occa, Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
ACCEPTANCE OF
EASEMENT FROM
PACIFIC GAS &
ELECTRIC COMPANY:
N~50. ~ 9
RESOLUTION
2588
The r~solution concerning the acceptance of an easement from Pacific Gas and
Electric company was next taken up. City Attorney Noonan requested that
this ~e held over until the next regular neeting, inasmuch as he desired to
make further research on one item of the easement. There being no objections,
Mayor Rozzi ordered the matter held over.
The last resolution for Council action concerned the release of the perform-
TERMINATING AGREEMENT ance bond in Lindenville Industrial Park.
AND BOND
LINDENVILLE
INDUSTRIAL PARK:
ORDINANCE
REGULATING PARKING
OF AUTOMOBILES
IN BUR1 BUR1 -
FIRST READING:
After explanation by the City
Attoraey, Councilman Rocca introduced: "C2TY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, LINDEN-
VILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, RESOLUTION TERMINATING AGREEMENT
AND BONY'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rozzi, Rocca,
Cortesi, Lucchio and Ryan.
Proceeding on to ordinances, City Attorney Noonan explained the ordinance
which had been prepared for introduction and first reading this evening and
which concerned the regulation of parking of automobiles in the Burl Burl
business district. He stated that if the Council wished, a motion could be
made that the detailed reading be waived and that it be introduced by read-
ing of title only. Councilman Ryan then noved, seconded by Councilman Rocca
and reg'~larly carried, that the detailed ~eading be waived and the ordinance
introduced by the reading of title only. City Attorney Noonan then read
the title of the ordinance, giving a brieff explanation, after which Coun-
cilman tyan moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried,
that the ordinance be introduced.
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
THRU P. G. & E.
RIGHT-OF-WAY: /~
STEINKAMP CLAIM:
Proceeding on to Unfinished Business, the only item listed concerned the
drainage easement through the Pacific Gas & Electric Company right-of-way.
This ~atter having been handled previously under resolutions, no further
action was taken at this time.
Communication dated February 6, 1958, was received from the law offices of
Antonio J. Gaudio, together with verified claim for damages as filed in
behalf of his clients, Warren and Mary ElLen Steinkamp, alleging damages
as a result of stoppage in a sewer line serving their residence at 43 Duval
Drive. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan, that the claim
be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Under the question,
Mr. Gaudio, present in the audience, remarked to the Council that he was
prepared to meet with the City Attorney a;~d the City's insurance carrier
at any time concerning this matter. Motion as made and seconded was regu-
larly carried.
JANNSCH CLAIM:
Claim was received from the firm of Rettig, Dunn & Hart, as filed in behalf
of Robert Jannsch, Jr. and Florence Jannsch, alleging damages which occurred
at their residence at 767 Camaritas Avenue as a result of a sewer backing
up into their dwelling. Councilman Lucch~o moved, seconded by Councilman
Ryan and regularly carried, that the clain be denied and referred to the
City's insurance carrier.
JOHNSTON SIGN
COMPANY CLAIM:
Claim was received, as filed by Charles Johnston of the Johnston Sign Company,
alleging damages to a neon sign being csrried on a truck as a result of low
overhanging branches of a tree at 132 "A"Street. Councilman Lucchio moved,
seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim be
denied and referred to.the City's insurance carrier.
AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTH S. F. UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
MAGNOLIA SCHOOL:
The next item for Council attention concerned the rental agreement with the
South San Francisco Unified School District for the Magnolia School. City
Attorrey Noonan asked, if there were no objections, that this be held over,
inasmuch as the agreement had not been executed by the school because of a
change which had to be made. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no
objections, this matter would be continued to the next regular meeting.
JOSEPH P. CIARDELLA
VARIANCE PERMIT:
Variance Permit Resolution No. 854, as applied for by Mr. Joseph P. Ciardella,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be
granted for a 2-foot encroachment into the required 5-foot sideyard to
maintain existing building line at Lot 18, Block 13, in Brentwood #2.
Counciluan Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
TERESA UCCELLI
VARIANCE PERMIT:
Variance Permit Resolution No. 855, as applied for by Mrs. Teresa Uccelli,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be
granted for a 3-foot sideyard on right side and 4-foot on left side instead
of the required 5-foot sideyard, on Lot 7, Parcel 1, Map #5. Councilman
Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchao and regularly carried, that the
reconn~endation of the Planning Co~ission be accepted.
TERESA UCCELLI
REQUEST FOR RE-
ALIGNMENT OF
PROPERTY:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 856, as applied for by Mrs. Teresa Uccelli,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted
to Teresa uccelli for re-alignment of Lots 6 and 7, Parcel 1, Map #5, South
San Francisco. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accepted.
BUCKBEE-THORNE
USE PERMIT:
G1 USEPPE TONELLI
USE PERMIT:
FOSTER & KLEISER
USE PERMIT: __.
FOSTER & KLEISER
USE PERMIT :'
S05
TIDEWATER OIL CO.
USE PERMITS:
.5O
UTAH CONSTRUCTION
CO. USE PERMIT:
MA DRONE AVENUE
I ~PROVE~ENTS -
PREPARATION
OF PETITION:
PENINSULA WEED
CONTROL -
WEED ERADICATION
PROPOSAL:
So, OB"
EUGENE LYNCH
REAPPOINTMENT AS
PERSONNEL
BOARD MEMBERS:
LEO PADREDDI I
REQUEST FOR
EXTENSION OF
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
G. CARL WELLER
CERTIFICATE
OF MERIT:
Use ~ermit Resolution No. 857, as applied for by Buckbee-Thorne & Company,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be
gra~ed for maintenance of existing 6-foot x 8-foot board free standing
sign on Lot 8, Industrial Acres. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Coun-
cilnan Lucchio and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be accepted.
Use ~ermit Resolution No. 858, as applied for by Mr. Giuseppe Tonelli, was
received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted
for zhe erection of an S-unit apartment house on Lots 12 and 13, Block
122 (~ple and Railroad Avenues), subject to the condition that it be per
rev~sed plot plan showing 19-foot setback from the sidewalk and from the
alley to the garage. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Lucchio
and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
accep=ed.
Use Permit Resolution No. 859, as applied for by Foster & Kleiser Company,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be
denied for raising the existing structure in its present position approx-
imately 15 feet. Councilman Lucchlo moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and
regularly carried, that this Use Permit be held, and through the office of
the ~ity Manager be referred back to the Planning Commission for obtaining
further information concerning the deadlocked vote, as well as the arguments
for and against the application.
Use Permit Resolution No. 860, as applied for by Foster & Kleiser Company,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending per~ission be grantee
for one back-to-back advertising structure which is now maintained on the
property at Lot 3, Block "A", Country CLub Park Tract NO. 1. Councilman
Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
recom~endation of the Planning Commission be accepted.
Use Permit Resolutions 861 and 862, as ~pplied for by the Tidewater Oil
Company, have been received from the Planning Commission, recommending that
per~ission be granted for the construction of a service station on a portion
of Parcel 23, Map 22, (southeast corner of South Canal and Spruce Avenue), a~
an 8-foot diameter neon sign at the same location, subject to certain con-
ditions. Councilman Ryan moved that bozh Use Permits be held over for fur-
ther study by the City Council. Mayor ~-tozzi instructed City ~anager Alello
to obtain copies of ordinances concerning the control of service stations
fro~ the neighboring communities who have a like problem. Councilman Rocca
seconded the motion, after which CounciLman Lucchio voiced his opposition
to the establishment of further service stations, giving his reasons from
a Prepared statement which he read. Discussion followed amongst the members
of the Council, after which, motion as :mde and seconded was regularly
carried. Councilman Lucchio voted no.
Use Permit Resolution No. 863, as applied for by the Utah Construction Com-
pany, was received from the Planning C~nmission, recommending that permis-
sion be granted for a street entrance sign on existing sign formerly used by
the San Francisco Bridge Company. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Court-
ciln.an Lucchio and regularly carried, ti~at the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission be accepted.
Inter office memorandum dated February 1, 1958, was received from the office
of the Director of Public Works concerning the ~adrone Avenue improvements
from Chapman Avenue to Randolph Avenue, recommending that the city approve
the plans and have the petition prepare~ for the signatures of the property
owners. Councilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu-
larly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be
accepted.
Inter office memorandum dated February 11, 1958, was received from the
offf~ce of the City Manager, submitting a proposal by the Peninsula Weed
Control relative to the eradication of weeds along the drainage canal from
Linden Avenue to Airport Boulevard, fro~ Dubuque Avenue to Industrial Way,
and along Industrial Way to East Grand Avenue, recommending the execution of
a cot.tract with the Peninsula Weed Control for this service. Councilman
Lucchio moved, seconded by Councilman ~ortesi and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted.
Inzer office memorandum dated January 29, 1958, was received from the Per-
sonnel Clerk, advising that the appoi~ ment of Eugene Lynch expired on
February 15, 1958. Mayor Rozzi at this time reappointed Eugene Lynch to
succeed himself as a member of the Personnel Board. Councilman Lucchio move
seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the appointment as
made by the Mayor be confirmed.
Con~unication dated February 11, 1958, was received from Leo Padreddii, re-
questing a six months extension of his leave of absence. Councilman Lucchic
asked Police Chief Louis Belloni if he had any recommendation he wished to
matte. None was made. Brief discussion followed concerning the original
request as made, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
Rocca and regularly carried, that the request for the six months extension
be denied.
Councilman Ryan at this time stated that it was his understanding that Mr.
G. Carl Weller, a member of the South San Francisco Housing Authority, whose
te_~n was expiring next month, had indicated he did not wish reappointment if
it were to be made, and because of the many years faithful service rendered
by ~r. Weller, moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried,
that a resolution be authorized for the issuance of a Certificate of Merit
to Mr. Weller.
MAGI STRETTI
BLASTING PERMIT:
MONTHLY REPORTS:
APPLICATION FOR
ALCOHOLIC BEVE1L~GE
LICENSE: L- /5~ ~
GOOD & WELFARE:
DP~ INAGE WATERS
WINSTON MANOR #1:
5o?o
INVESTIGATION OF
DAMAGES BY
COMPACTION ENGI NELL5
WITH $2,000 LIMIT:
Alt~ough not appearing as an item on the agenda, communication dated
February 12, 1958, was received from C. A. Magistretti, requesting the
issuance of an annual permit under Ordinance 202 for drilling and blasting
work within the City of South San Francisco. It was the understanding of
the City Council that this blasting work was to be done on the premises of
BethLehem Steel Company, who were in the process of breaking concrete
foundations at their plant. Councilman Rocca stated that he understood the
City Attorney had prepared a motion concerning the matter and asked that it
be read by Mr. Noonan. City Attorney Noonan then read the motion, after
which Councilman Rocca remarked that in making the motion, it was his under-
stand£ng that Mr. Magistretti was well experienced in blasting operations,
ask:ng if the Police Chief had any objections. None were registered. Coun-
cilnan Rocca then moved as follows: '!I move that the blasting permit be
granted to C. A. Magistretti for a period of one (1) year commencing with
February 17, 1958, to February 16, 1959, for blasting operations at Bethlehem
Steel located at East Grand Avenue and Industrial Way, and only on said prem-
ises, provided as follows:
1. Insurance certificates in accordance with City ordinances be deposited
with =he City with minimum limits for personal injury of $100,000 and
$300,000 and property damage of $100,000.
2. That this permit is not assignable and blasting operations shall be con-
ducted by the permittee named.
3. That violation of any of the terms of this permit causes its cancellatior
4. That a copy of this permit shall be mailed to the Bethlehem Steel Compan~
owner of the premises on which blasting operations are to be conducted, and
approval of said owner be obtained in writing.
5. That the City Manager, City Attorney, and Director of Public Works, shall
upon :review of the application for blaszing operations, determine adequate
insurance in force and approve the appl:cation.
6. That adequate inspection shall be. made at the site under the direction
of the Director of Public Works in accordance with the terms of the ordinanc~
(202).
7. That an inspection fee and other costs for inspection shall be paid by
per~_ittee.
8. That this permit is revocable upon ~en (10) days notice by the City,
through the office of the City Manager or other authorized official, to
said permittee.
9. That this permit is issued pursuant to an authorization to issue such
per~.its for a period of one (1) year co.~mencing with February 17, 1958, to
February 16, 1959, and is renewable provided that at least twelve (12) hours
before each blasting operation the t,J~ne and place is recorded with the City
and insurance carrier and there is issued an additional permit for said new
blasting operation and the consent of said insurance carrier is obtained.
10. The payment of one (1) fee shall cover the issuance of the original and
subsequent permits for the period of one (1) year hereinbefore stated."
Conncllman Ryan seconded the motion, which was regularly carried.
Monzhly reporSs for the month of January, 1958, were received from the offic
of zhe City Clerk, Police Chief, Fire C~ief, Building Inspector, San Mateo
County Dept. of Public Health & Welfare. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there
were no objections, these reports would be accepted and placed on file. No
ob2ections were registered.
ApPLication for Alcoholic Beverage License was received from the Department
of ALcoholic Beverage Control, for the following:
John J. :Fassler & Edwin D. Joost
Southwest corner Hickey Blvd. & E1Camino Real
- On-Sale General
Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this application woul
be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered.
Mayo]' Rozzi at this time asked if anyore in the Council had anything they
wished to offer under Good and Welfare. At this time, Councilman Lucchio
brought up the matter of the claim as ~ade by Mr. and Mrs. Amorose, concern-
ing drainage waters in Winston Manor Nc. I as it affected their property,
read:ng from a prepared statement which concerned a study and investigation
he made in the area. Discussion followed, after which Councilman Lucchio
moved that the Director of Public Works be instructed to employ those means
necessary in determining the extent of damage which has occurred to public
property and enlist all outside agencies, such as Soil compaction engineers i
this end. Councilman Ryan asked as to what limit would be made concerning
the expenditure of monies, stating that he would second the motion with an
amendment that $2,000 be the limited an.ount for this work. Councilman
Lucchio accepted the amendment to his ~otion as made by Councilman Ryan,
after which, Councilman Ryan seconded the motion as made and amended by
Councilman Lucchio. Further discussior, took place concerning the subject
matter, after which motion as made and amended and seconded was regularly
carried. Councilman Cortesi voted "no'~, remarking that it was his opinion
that proper ~vestigation should be made before the expenditure of public
mo~ies.
GOOD & WELFARE:
(CONT' D)
WINSTON MANOR #2
DRAINAGE PROBLEM:
CHARLES BURKE
COMPLAINT
ESCANYO DRIVE:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Kaufmann, present in the audience, a resident in Winston Manor #2,
again brought up his problem which concerned the drainage waters as well.
Discussion followed, after which Councilman Lucchio moved that the Director
of Public Works, if he had not already 2one so, be instructed to prepare
plans and specifications for the correction of deficiencies noted as per
his memorandum and investigation, and t~ carry out those recommendations
which he has made to correct the situation. He further asked Mr. Goss to
take any and all steps necessary to cover the matter. Further discussion
foLLowed, at which time Mr. Goss asked ~r. Kaufmann if he would allow test
borings to be made on his property. Further discussion followed concern-
ing this request, after which Mr. Kaufm~nn agreed to allow these test
borlr.gs on his property. Councilman R~ran seconded the motion, after which
mo~on as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Lucchio then
renarked that if there were no objections, the City Attorney would be in-
structed to investigate the official city map to ascertain if the drainage
line were recorded in an easement and if not, that it should be located and
made a part of record.
There being nothing further from any of the members of the City Council,
Mayor Rozzi asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to
offer. Mr. Charles Burke of 62 Emcanyc Drive brought to the attention of
the City Council a large storm drain pipe located on his property under
which a large cavity had been made by the action of water eroding away the
bacx fill and creating a dangerous condition because of the fact that chil-
dre~ are continually playing in its vicinity. He further stated that he
feared that some child might be seriously injured or killed if its correctic
were not attended to. Discussion followed, after which Councilman Ryan
mov.~d, seconded by Councilman Rocca an¢ regularly carried, that the City
Manager, using the facilities of the City Attorney and City Engineer, be
empowered to take immediate action to correct this condition as soQn as
possible.
There being nothing further, Councilman. Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman
Ryan and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to the next
regular meeting of March 3, 1958.
Ti~e of adjournment - 9:15 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY S~TTED,
City Clerk
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