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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1959-02-16TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CLA I MS: BI D OPENING LOMALINDA LOTS: REJECTION OF KEN FOSS BID: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO REZONE AN AREA NEAR COMMERCIAL, CHESTNUT, MARKET ST. RAILWAY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2743 REZONING OF POLETTI PROPERTY AT COUNTRY CLUB DR. & EL CAMINO REAL: RESOLUTION NO. 2744 ACCEPTING GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT FROM L. H. COMER & WIFE: RESOLUTION NO. 2745 SAN BRUNO REQUEST FOR AMENDING STATE LEGISLATION - FEDERAL HIGHWAY ORDINANCE NO. 431 AMENDING ZONING ORD. #353- ADDING P-1 DISTRICT: ? CHARLES LEMA LETTER OF THANKS ON RETIREMENT: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN F3ANCISCO HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1959 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall Che meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:04 p.m. PLedge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after which invocation was g:ven by the Reverend Rolph Conrad of the Parkwood Methodist Church. ~resent: Absent: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Ardrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern None ~ayor Rozzi asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1959. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the minutes be approved as submitted. layor ROzzi then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted. Councilman Ry~n moved, seconded by Councilman Aherr and regularly carried, that the regular claims be approved for payment. There being no public hearings, Council proceeded to the matter of the bid opening for the sale of City-owned lots in the Loma Linda Subdivis- ion. At the request of Mayor Rozzi, the City Clerk opened the bids received, the only bid having been received from Ken Foss of 139 Dublin Street, San Francisco, who submitted a bid in the amount of $4,500.00 for the title and interest to lots 3 and 4, Loma Linda. Accompanying the bid was his 10% deposit check in the amount of $450.00. After brief discussion, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the bid be rejected and the bidder be so noti- fied and his deposit check refunded. Proceeding on to the matter of resolutions and proclamations, City Attorney Noonan suggested that the first resolution which concerned the resolution of intention to rezoae an area bordering on Commercial Avenue, Chestnut Avenue, Market Street Railway and the City Park, be held over for the preparation of a more detailed description of the area and to be re-submitted at a later date. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, it would ~e so ordered. No objections were registered. City Attorney Noonan then explained the next resolution which had been prepared for Council action, after which Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE 353 AS AMENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SO AS TO REZONE PARCELS OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND EL CAMINO REAL". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. City Attorney Noonan then explained the next resolution, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEI/EN~ FROM L. H. COMER AND VIOLET E. CO,R, HIS WIFE, TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAI FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozi Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo j. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. Although not listed as an item on ~he agenda, City Attorney Noonan then explained the next resolution for Council adoption, after which Council- man Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SoIYrH SAN FRANCISCO SUPPORTING THE REQUEST OF SAN BRUNO FOR AMENDING STATE LEGISLATION TO MAKE FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS AVAILABLE ON LOCAL ROADS WHICH ARE EXTENSIONS OF FREEWAYS". Roll call vote was as follows Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahem. The City Attorney then explained the ordinance which was ready at this time for second reading and adoption by the Council, suggesting that a motion could be adopted waiving the detailed reading and adopting the ordinance by the reading of title only. Councilman Ryan moved, seconde~ by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the detailed reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be adopted by the reading of title only. City Attorney Noonan then read the title of the ordinance as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE C~TY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENCED, BY ADDING THERETO A PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE RESEARCH DISTRICT OR P-1 DISTRICt', after which Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern, that the ordinance be adopte Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryar and Patrick E. Ahern. There being no unfinished business, Council proceeded on to the matter of new business. Communication dated February 10, 1959, was received from Charles Lema, retired City e~ployee, thanking members of the Counc department heads, and employees of the City, for their courtesies re- ceived during his employment. At the request of Mayor Rozzi, the lette was read in its entirety by the Clerk, after which Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the letter would be accepted and ordered filed. No objections were registered. PURCHASE OF FRONT END LOADER- BACK HOE, SUMMARY OF BIDS: MORRIS DALEY REQUEST FOR GRADING PERMIT, EAST GRAND AVE. & HARBOR WAY: LARKIN SPECIALTY MFG. CO. & BANKERS UTILITIES CO. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT WALL: SOUTH S.F. ROD & GUN CLUB REQUEST TO HOLD ANNUAL TRAP SHOOT~ PLANNING COMMISSION RES. NO. 1022 REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY: PLANNING COMMISSION RES. NO. 1026 REZONING OF LOUIS J. POLETTI PROPERTY, COUNTRY CLUB DR.& EL CAMINO: ESTER PETROFF VARIANCE APPLICATION (EPPERSON PAINTS): MRS. Wo MAFFEI USE PERMIT: M. SKULSKY USE PERMIT: BOB FONTANA VARIANCE APPLI CATI ON: THERMOI D COMPANY USE PERMIT: L. MEZZETTA USE PERMIT: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #1038 EXTENSION OF NAME OF ECCLES AVENUE: Inter office memorandum dated February 13, 1959, was received from the City Manager, submitting a summary of quotations for the purchase of a tractor loaner-back hoe, together with his recommendations. Brief discussion fol- lowed, after which Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regcLarly carried, that the low bid of Contractors Machinery Company, as reconmended by the City Manager, be accepted. Co~.unication dated February 11, 1959, was received from Morris Daley, re- questing a grading permit on property owned by him, located at the southeast corner of E. Grand Ave. and Harbor Way. Accompanying this request was an inter office memorandum dated February 11, 1959, from the Director of Public Works, recommending that the permit be granted, subject to certain conditions Coun~man Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, tha the grading permit be granted, subject to the conditions enumerated by the Director of Public Works. Com~.cnication dated February 5, 1959, was received from the Larkin Specialty Mfg. Co., accompanied by a communication dated February 6, 1959, from the Bankers Utilities Co., Inc. requesting permission for the construction of a concrete wall on City property, adjacent to the back of the sidewalk to pre- vent flood waters from entering their building. Accompanying these two re- quests was an inter office memorandum dated February 11, 1959, as written by the Director of Public Works, recommending that permission as requested be granted. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the )irector of Public Works be accepted, witk the further condition that an agreement OF contract be executed holding the City harmless. Conm_cnication dated January 30, 1959, was received from the South San Fran- cisco Rod and Gun Club, requesting permission to hold their annual trap shoot on April 5, 1959, on City-owned property near the United Air Lines. Councilm: Ryan ~oved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that permis- sion as requested be granted, provided adequate and proper insurance policy is posted, and further that no alcoholic beverages be sold or consumed on the premises. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, the matter of Planning Com~_ission Resolution No. 1022 which was related to the first resolution appearing on the agenda and which concerned the rezoning of an a~a border- ing on Commercial Avenue, Chestnut Avenue, Market St. Railway and City Park, would be held over. No objections were registered. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1026 was received, recommending the grant- ing of the request of Louis J. Poletti for rezoning of certain property located 140 ft. east from Alida Way on Lot 7, and 125 ft. north of the southe] boundary of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8, to be classified under R-3 classification~ remaining portion of Lot 7, and Lots 9 and 10 to be classified under C-1 classifications; property located at Country Club Drive and E1Camino Real, Block "A" Country Club Park No. 1 and located in a "U' District. Councilman Roccs moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the reco~.mendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Variance Permit Resolution No. 1027, as applied for by Ester Petroff, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted for a sign to project 4 feet beyond the ~roperty line instead of permitted one foot at 720 Linden Ave. (Lot 12-Block 135), subject to certain conditions Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 1031, as applied for by ~rs. W. Mallei, was re- ceived from the.Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted for theerection of a 3-unit apartment bu£1ding at the rear of property at 669 Baden Avenue (Lot 23, Block 96). Coincilman Rocca moved, seconded by Cou~ilman Ahern and regularly carried, ~hat the recommendation of the Plan- ningOO~ssion be accepted and approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 1032, as applied for by Mr. M. Skulsky, was receive, from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for a second single family residence above the existing garage on Second Lane, 75 feet west of Eucalyptus Avenue (portion of Lo~ 1, 2 and 3, Block 79). Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Variance Application Resolution No. 1035~ as applied for by Bob Fontana, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be denied for the erection of a six-foot fence atop proposed three-foot retaining wall which is over three feet. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objec- tions, this matter would be held for further Council study. No objections were registered. Use Permit Resolution No. 1036, as applied for by the Thermoid Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for the erection of an illuminated roof sign at 129 Sylvester Road, subject to the condition that a 6-foot vertical clearance be maintained. Councilman Rocca ~oved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the reco=mendation of the Planning Commissio~ be accepted and approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 1037, as applied for by L. Mezzetta, was received from the Planning Commission, reco~mending that permission be granted for construction of a duplex at 206 and 208 Pine Avenue (the easterly 37'6" of Lot 2, Block 135.) Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1038 %~as received, recommending the reques1 of Uta~ Construction for an extension of the name Eccles Avenue be granted. Mayor ]ozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be held over and referred to the City Manager for the obtaining of further in- formation. No objections were registered. STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA USE PERMIT: HAl/LIN COMPANY USE PERMIT: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1041 APPROVAL OF SO.SoFo UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST. PRELIMINARY.REPORT: APPROVAL OF WORK - 12 MILE CREEK OUTLET STRUCTURE REPAIRS: LIBRARY BUDGET: PAUL TOGNETTI PER~NENT APPOINTMENT AS POLICE OFFICER: ENVER M. ZAKY PERMANENT APPT. AS POLICE OFFICER: MONTHLY REPORTS: DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: L~-//7 / G- GOOD & WELFARE: CONDEMNATION OF HOME ON ARROYO DR. (359 OR 361 ARROYO): REQUEST FOR GRAVEL FOR CITY BEACH PROPERTY: Use Permit Resolution No. 1039, as applied for by the Standard Oil Com- pany, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted for the erection of two free-standing pole signs (5'6" x 8'0") one sign (2 faces) to '~e attached on large fin sign (5'6" x 8'OU) and one pole; all three signs plastic; located Camaritas Avenue and E1Camino Real (portion of Lot 2, Buri Buri); signs to be non-flashing and each~ to contain two ballasts. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regalarly carried, that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved, subject to the condition that it be granted for one year use only - mandatory to come town. Use Permit Resolution No. 1040, as applied for by Hamlin Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for a cocktail lounge on the southwest corner of Hickey Boulevard and E1Camino Real (parcel 42, Zone 3). Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1)41 was received recommending approva of the preliminary report of the South San Francisco Unified School Dis- trict concerning title search and related papers for the acquisition of property under eminent domain proceedings on which to establish an Admin- istration Building. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. inter office memorandum dated February 5, 1959, was received from the Director of Public Works, recommending the approval of the work of Baysid Psving Company performed on the 12 Mile Creek Outlet Structure repairs. City Attorney Noonan suggested that the motion contain the approval and acceptance of the work as installed for Bauer-Lesser Company, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the repair work on the 12 Mile Creek Discharge Structure performed by Bayside Paving Company for Louis Lesser in accordance with the direction of Arthur Sherman, engineer of Louis Lesser, be approved &nd accepted. Communication dated February 11, 1959, was received from the librarian, Lauretta Hussar, giving comparison figures and requesting an increase in the budget. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, this matter would be referred to the City Manager for securing of more information. No objections were registered. Recommendation was received from Police Chief Louis Belloni that Paul Albert Tognetti receive his permanent appointment as police officer, effective February 17, 1959, he having satisfactorily completed his pro- bationary appointment as of that date. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of 3he Police Chief, as concurred in by the Personnel Board and City Manager be accepted and approved. Recommendation was received from Police Chief Louis Belloni that Enver M. Zaky receive his permanent appoi~ment as police officer, effective February 17, 1959, he having satisfactorily completed his probationary period as of that date. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Police Chief, as concurred in by the Personnel Board and the City Manager, be accepted and approved. ~onthly reports for the month of January, 1959, were received from the ~ollowing departments; Fire Department Police Department Library Poundkeeper Building Inspection Department ~ayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, these reports woul be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered. Application for Transfer of On-Sale General License was received from the 3epartment of Alooholic Beverage Co:trol, as applied for by Daniel Preffe ~or business located at 107 Hickey Boulevard. Mayor Rozzi remarked that :~ there were no objections, this application would be accepted and ordered placed on file. No objections were registered. There being nothing further, Mayor Rozzi asked if any of the Council memb had anything they wished to offer u~der Good and Welfare. Councilman Rya brought to the attention of the Cour_cil a home on Arroyo Drive in the vLcinity of the one which had been ~reviously declared a nuisance and re- paired by Bauer-Lesser, and which also was beginning to deteriorate as a result of ground settlement, suggesting that the same procedure be estab- lished as was done in the previous case, to the end that some remedy be ~aken. Councilman Ryan then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu larly carried, that the City Manager, City Attorney and other authorities Oegin condemnation against the home on Arroyo Drive (reported as 359 or 361 Arroyo) and that proper proceedings be started to accomplish this. Councilman Cortesi then brought to Council's attention a request he had received from persons who did not b~long to the local boat club who w~shed to launch boats at the City beach property. They had requested that some rock or gravel be placed so that it would be easier to launch 'their boats. City Manager Aiello reported that he had been contacted by these boaters for some slag material to be dumped in the area men- 't~oned which would be spread by the persons who wished to use the area, down . HAMLIN COMPANY USE PERMIT: Use Permit Resolution No. 1040, as applied for by Hamlin Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for a cocktail lounge on the southwest corner of Hickey Boule and E1Camino Real (Parcel 42, Zone B). Councilman Rocca moved, seco by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1041 APPROVAL OF SO.S.Fo UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTo PRELIMINARY REPORT: A ROVAL- STRUCTURE REPAIRS: Planning Commission Resolution No. 1041 was received recommending app of the preliminary report of the South San Francisco Unified School E trict concerning title search and related papers for the acquisition property under eminent domain proceedings on which to establish an Ad istration Building. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman A and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commis be accepted and approved. Inter office memorandum dated February 5, 1959, was received from the Director of Public Works, recommending the approval of the work of Ba Paving Company performed on the 12 Mile Creek Outlet Structure repair City Attorney Noonan suggested that the motion contain the approval a acceptance of the work as installed for Bauer-Lesser Company, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regular carried, that the repair work on the 12 Mile Creek Discharge Structur performed by Bayside Paving Company for Louis Lesser in accordance wi the direction of Arthur Sherman, engineer of Louis Lesser, be approve and accepted. LIBRARY BUDGET: Communication dated February 11, 1959, was received from the libraria Lauretta Hussar, giving comparison figures and requesting an increase in the budget. Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections this matter would be referred to the City Manager for securing of mot information. No objections were registered. PAUL TOGNETTI PERMANENT APPOINTI/ENT AS POLICE OFFICER: Recommendation was received from Police Chief Louis Belloni that Paul Albert Tognetti receive his permanent appointment as police officer, effective February 17, 1959~ he having satisfactorily completed his ~ bationary appointment as of that date. Councilman Ryan moved, second by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of ~he Police Chief~ as concurred in by the Personnel Board and City Man be accepted and approved. ENVER Mo ZAKY PERMANENT APPTo AS POLICE OFFICER: Recommendation was received from Police Chief Louis Belloni that Enve Zaky receive his permanent appoi~ment as police officer, effective February 17~ 1959, he having satisfactorily completed his probationaz period as of that date. Councilman Ryan moved~ seconded by Councilma Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Police as concurred in by the Personnel Board and the City Manager, be acce~ and approved. MONTHLY REPORTS: Monthly reports for the month of January, 1959~ were received from t~ following departments; Fire Department Police Department Library Poundkeeper Building Inspection Department Mayor Rozzi remarked that if there were no objections, these reports be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: /~- / ~ / G- Application for Transfer of On-Sale General License was received fro~ Department of Alooholic Beverage Control, as applied for by Daniel Px for business located at 107 Hickey Boulevard. Mayor Rozzi remarked if there were no objections, this application would be accepted and ordered placed on file. No objections were registered. GOOD & WELFARE: CONDEMNATION OF HOI/E ON ARROYO DR. (359 OR 361 ARROYO): There being nothing further, Mayor Rozzi asked if any of the Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Councilmar brought to the attention of the Council a home on Arroyo Drive in the vicinity of the one which had been previously declared a nuisance an¢ paired by Bauer-Lesser, and which also was beginning to deteriorate result of ground settlement~ suggesting that the same procedure be e~ lished as was done in the previous case, to the end that some remedy taken. Councilman Ryan then moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and larly carried, that the City Manager, City Attorney and other authori begin condemnation against the home on Arroyo Drive (reported as 359 361 Arroyo) and that proper proceedings be started to accomplish thif REQUEST FOR GRAVEL FOR CITY BEACH PROPERTY: Councilman Cortesi then brought to Council's attention a request he received from persons who did not belong to the local boat club who wished to launch boats at the City beach property. They had requestt that some rock or gravel be placed so that it would be easier to lau~ their boats. City Manager Aiello reported that he had been contacte¢ by these boaters for some slag material to be dumped in the area men- tioned which would be spread by the persons who wished to use the arf and that this had been done for them. Brief discussion followed, which no further action was taken. GOOD & WELFARE (CONT" D): ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further from any of the Council members, Mayor ~ozzi asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer. There being nothing, Mayor Rozzi declared the meeting adjourned until March 2, 1959, at 8 p.m. Time of adjournment - 8:39 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED~