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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1959-04-20REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1959 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: ELECTION OF MAYOR ROCCA: APPOINTMENT OF LEO RYAN AS VICE MAYOR: MINUTES: CLAIMS: DALE WILLIAMS INC. CLAIM - 8TH PROGRESS BILLING - SO. SoFo INDUSTRIAL PAItK UNIT NO. 3: SO° SoF° INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2-C PUBLIC HEARING: PROCLAMATIONS: NATIONAL YOUTH FITNESS WEEK: NATIONAL LAW DAY: LOYALTY DAY: FIRE SERVICE DAY: RESOLUTION NO. 2776 ACCEPTANCE OF LoH.COlgER GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVJ-C 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall The ~eeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:11 p.m. pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was reckted, after which invocation was given by the Reverend Paul P. Coleman of St. Veronica's Catholic Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern None At this time, Mayor Eozzi announced that last year the City Council had voted to extend his term as Mayor until ~his evening, at which time, Coun- cilman Rocca would be installed as Mayor. He requested Council confirmation of this action. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the City Council confirm their action of one year ago this date, designating Councilman Rocca as Mayor for the City of South San Francisco. Mayor Rozzi at this time expressed his thanks to the members of the Council for their help during his term of office and to the people of the City for their patience and assiszance. He likewise mentioned that he was certain the same spirit of cooperation would continue under the term of Mayor Rocca, after which he inst&lled Councilman Rocca as Mayor, presenting him with his badge of office. Mayor Rocca then comended Coun- cilman Rozzi for the progress which the City made under ~ s leadership due to tae team work which existed, this progress having been realized in the development of residential areas, indust~ial areas and co~ercial areas as well. He extended his thanks to Councilman Rozzi for the ti~® and effort which ~e spent in his office, remarking ~hat he took a great deal of his own ti~e for City work. Mayor Rocca the~. expressed his thanks to the Council for their efforts. Each of the Council members then briefly con- gratAlated former Mayor Rozzi for his effforts, and Mayor Rocca on his ap- pointment as Mayor, pledging their support to his programs. Mayor 2occa then appointed Councilman Leo Ryan as Vice Mayor for the coming year. Councilman Ahern ~oved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the Mayor's appointment of Leo Ryan as Vice Mayor be confirmed. Mayor 2occa then asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 1959, as submitted. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mayor 2occa then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as sA~itted for payment. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Aher~ and regularly carried, that the regular claims be approved for payment. Claim dated April 20, 1959, was received from Dale Williams, Inc., in the amouat of $12,244.44 for Eighth Progress Billing in South San Francisco Industrial Park Unit No. 3. This carriec the approval of R. L. Smart of the firm of Wilsey & Ham, and Louis Goss, Director of Public Works, payment to be made from the special assessment proceedings funds. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the claim be .approved for payment. Proceeding to public hearings, Mayor Rocca opened the public hearing on the Sout~ San Francisco Industrial Park Unit No. 2-C, after which City Attorney Noonan remarked that this would be the hearing of protests and approval of engineers report. Mayor Rocca then 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 had any.protest they wished to register. None were registered. Mayor Rocca then closed the public hearing on the Sout~ San Francisco Industrial Park Unit 2-C. Proceeding on to the matter of proclamations and resolutions, City Attorney Noona~ remarked that four proclamations had been prepared, which were as follows: (1) National Youth Fitness Week beginning May 3, 1959. (2) National Law Day U.S.A. May 1, 1959. (3) Loyalty Day - May 1, 1959 (4) Y~re Service Day - May 2, 1959. Mayor ~occa stated that if there were no objections, he would so proclaim the ~our which had been mentioned by the City Attorney. No objections were registered. City A~torney Noonan then explained the first resolution which had been prepared for Council action, after which Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A R~SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPT- ING A GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT FEOM L. H. COMER AND VIOLET E. COMER, HIS '~IFE, TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as fol- lows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Cortesi, Ryan and Ahem. RESOLUTION NO. 2777 ADOPTING ENGINEER' S REPORT, CONFIRI/I NG ASSESS. & ORDERING WORK - SO. S. F. INDUSTRIAL PARK 2-C: City Attorney Noonan then mentioned tha~ the next three resolutions had to Lo with the South San Francisco Industrial Park Unit No. 2-C and that Mr. Wilson of the firm of Kirkbride, WiLson, Harzfeld and Wallace, was pre2ent to explain these resolutions to the Council. Mr. Wilson briefly explained the first which was ready for Council action, which directed the recordation of the assessment after it had been confirmed by the Council, and requesting that this recordation be withheld by the City Clerk until such time as the map had been filed and recorded. There being no objections, it was so ordered, after which Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINE3R'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESS- l/EFT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISIT2ONS - INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2-C, ZOFE 1". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Cortesi, Ryan and Ahem. RESOLUTION NO. 2778 CREATING GRADING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT SO. S. F. INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2-C: RESOLUTION NO. 2779 Mr. Wilson then briefly explained the next resolution as it affected Unit 2-C, after which Councilman Rozzi introduced: 'A RESOLUTION CREATING INDUS- TRIAL PA~K UNIT NO. 2-C GRADING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2-C - ZONE 1". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, CounCilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Cortesi, Ryan and Ahem. Mr. Wilson then explained the last resolution concerning Industrial Park DESIGNATING COLLECTION Unit 2-C, after which Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICER - SO. S.F. COLLECTION OFFICER - INDUSTRIAL PARK UN-T NO. 2-C, ZONE 1". Roll call vote INDUSTRIAL PARK 2-C: vote was as follows: Ayes, Council-men 2occa, Rozzi, Cortesi, Ryan and RESOLUTION NO. 2780 ORDERING FILING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT SO. CANAL & MAYFAIR IMPR. DISTRICT: Although not appearing as an item on the agenda, City Attorney Noonan ex- plained that a resolution had been prepared ordering the filing of the report and amended assessment on proper~y owned by Plex Company which had to ~o with the South Canal and ~ayfair ~venue Improvement District. After brief explanation, Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ORDERING THE FILING OF AN AMENDED ASSESSMENT - SOUTH,CANAL & MAYF~IR AVENUE IMPROVEMENt'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen ~occa, Rozzi, Cortesi, Ryan and Ahem. LEOTA McDONALD SICK LEAVE PAY: There being no ordinances, Council proceeded to the matter of unfinished business, taking up the request of Leota McDonald for a day's sick leave pay, this request having been concurred in by the Librarian and City Ran- ager. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Librarian, as concurred in by the City i/anager, be accepted. JR. CHAMBER OF COM. LETTER OF THANKS TO CITY AND COI/MENDA- TION TO SUPT. OF PARKS & RECo "DOC' MATTI SON: (BASEBALL TOURNAMENT) ~ ~ ~ Proceeding on to new business, Council ~ook up the communication dated April 15, 1959, as received from Michael J. Kack, chairman of the Spring Invitational Baseball Tournament conducted by the South San Francisco Junior Chamber of Commerce, thanking the City for the use of its facilities at Orange Avenue Park, and commending S~pt. of Parks and Recreation Rattison for his cooperation and ability. At the request of Mayor Rocca, the City Clerk read the letter in full, after which, there being no ob- jections, it was accepted and ordered f:led. ADOLPH SANI REQUEST FOR REFUND OF WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES: ¢ Communication dated April 10, 1959, was received from Adolph Sani, request- ing refund of weed abatement charges on his property located at Lot 31, Block 117, the abatement charges being $4.60. Brief discussion followed concerning the request, after which, there being no objections, Mayor Rocca announced that this matter would be helc over until the next meeting and that in the meantime, Supt. of Public Works Hugo Stoppoloni, would check his records further and advise the Council as to when the lot was cleared by City forces. CHAS. PETROCCHI REQUEST FOR SEWER CONNECTION COUNTRY CLUB PARK: FI NAL ACCEPTANCE SO. S.F. INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT #3, PHASE II: Comaunication dated April 10, 1959, was received from Charles Petrocchi, req~em ing permission to connect to the City's sewer main his property in Cou:atry Club Park on E1Camino Real, so~th of Ponderosa Road. There being no o~jections, Mayor Rocca referred this matter to the City ~anager for the working ou~ of the necessary details. Com~anication dated April 20, 1959, was received from the firm of Wilsey and Ham, ~ogether with a memorandum dated April 20, 1959, from the Director of Public Works concerning the request for final acceptance of South San Franc~sco Industrial Park Unit No. 3, Phase II. It was the recommendation of ~2e Director of Public Works that final acceptance be made, subject to cer~n conditions. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Worxs be accepted, subject to the conditions as set forth in his memoran- dum dated April 20, 1959. THOMAS P. GALLI VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 1062: Variance Permit Resolution No. 1062, as applied for by Mr. Thomas P. Galli, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted for a 1 ft. 6-inch encroachment into the required 5 ft. sideyard on Lo~ 36, Block 2~ Parkway Terrace No. 3. Councilman Ryan moved, sec- onded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of ~he Planning Commission be accepted and approved. CARDINAL SALES CO. USE PERMIT RESOLUTION 1063: Use 2ermit Resolution No. 1063, as applied for by the Cardinal Sales Com- pany, was received from the Planning Coamission, recommending that permis- sion be granted for the construction of an apartment building on portion of 2arcel 3, Assessor's Rap of SSF No. 6, subject to certain stipulations as Listed. Mayor Rocca remarked that if there were no objections, this mat~er would be referred to the City Manager, with instructions that he con~act the applicant and arrange for a study meeting with the City Council. No ob(ections were registered. SOUTH CITY CAR WASH USE PERMIT RES. NO. 1064: SEE* S CANDY USE PERMIT RES. NO. 1065: Use ~ermit Resolution No. 1064, as applied for by South City Car Wash, was x ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted for two signs; one free-standing 3' x 8'; one roof sign 49" x 24', both to be non-flashing and non-scintillating, at 988 E1Camino Real, subject to certai coad~tions. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regular carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Use Permit Resolution No. 1065, as applied for by See's Candy, was received fron the Planning Commission, recommen~ing permission be granted to erect a revolving roof sign, 8'3" x 4' x 14', ton-flashing and illuminated, at 210 E1Camino Real, subject to their maintaining a 6 ft. minimum between roof an bo~om of sign. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and reg ularLy carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approv SOUTH CITY AUTO SALES USE PERMIT RESo NO. 1066: CLEVELAND CAP SCREW COMPANY USE PERMIT RES. NO. 1067: Use Permit Resolution No. 1066, as applied for by South City Auto Sales, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending permission be granted to establish a used car lot at 1130 Mission Road, subject to certain conditions CoLncilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, th~ the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted with the ad- ditional conditions that the requirements of the Director of Public Works be met cn the installation of a 2* plant mix and 4* base, and that the permit be subject to renewal each year. Use Permit Resolution No. 1067, as applied for by the Cleveland Cap Screw Co~pany, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permis. sio~ be granted to erect a 3* x 5' directional sign on public property on th, N/F corner of E. Grand and Eccles Avenues, subject to the condition that it be for the period of one year, renewable at the end of that time. Councilma] Rya~ moved, seconded by Councilman Ahera and regularly carried, that the reco~endation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. HART & HYNDING, INC. PROPOSED PARKING ARRANGEMENT - SOUTH CANAL a STARLITE: MORRIS DALEY RESUBDIVI S ION RE(~UEST- E. GRAND & HARBOR WAY: Planning Commission Resolution No. 1068 was received, recommending approval ~ the proposed parking arrangement and facilities on property of Hart & Hyndini Inc. at the S/E corner of So. Canal and Starlite Streets, subject to certain conditions. Councilman Ryan moved, secended by Councilman Ahern and regul- arly carried, that the recommendation o~ the Planning Commission be approved. Inter office memorandum dated April 15, 1959, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending approval be granted the request of Morris Daley for the resubdivision of a three-acre parcel of land located on the S/E corner of East Grand Avenue and Harbor Way into two adjacent parcels of equal size. Cou2cilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that ~he recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. PONDEROSA HILLS ANNEXATION: ff~0/ Inter office memorandum dated April 15, 1959, was received from the Planning Commission, recom~ending that the Ponderosa Hills area be annexed to the Cit~ Couac~lman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, tha~ ~he recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. POLETTI PROPERTY REZONING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #1061: MAZZANTI PROPERTY HEZONING PLANNING CO~ISSION RESOLUTION #1060: UTAH CONSTRUCTION CO. REQUEST FOR RESUBDIVISION - Plann:ng Commission Resolution No. 1061 was received, recommending amending of ZOning Ordinance No. 353, as amended, to zone or rezone certain parcels descr:bed therein as Restricted Multiple Family Residential District or R-3 Dis~r:ct, and as Neighborhood Commercial District or C-1 District. Council- man 3yan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the reconnendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and approved. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1060 was received, recommending amending of Zortng Ordinance No. 353, as amended, to zone or rezone certain parcels descrLbed therein as a Professional, Executive and Research District or P-1 District. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carrLed, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Inter office memorandum dated April 15, 1959, was received from the Planning Conm.~ssion, recommending granting the request of Utah Construction Company for resubdivision of Lots 5 and 7, Block 2, South San Francisco Industrial SO. S.F. IND. PARK #1: Park Unit No. 1. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and ~-~_j~ regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be ~ ~/ accepted and approved. LAUNCHING RAMP INSTALLATION BY WILLIAM RUS, INC.: Although not appearing as an item on the agenda, the matter of a ramp install. atio~ at the South San Francisco Beach Development was next taken up. Coun- cilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the project as explained by the Cit~ Manager in the study meeting earl- ier in the afternoon concerning the launching ramp installation be granted to ~illiam Rus, Inc. for the sum of $1,900.00. FINAL ACCEPTANCE & FINAL PAYMENT - SHAW ROAD PUMPING STATION: REVISED GRADING PLAN OF UTAH CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR SO.S°F. INDUSTRIAL PARK #3: Inter office memorandum dated April 15, 1959, was received from the Director of Public Works recommending the acceptance of the work done at the Shaw Road Pumping Station and recommending fi&al payment. Councilman Ahem move~, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted. Inter office memorandum dated April 15, 1959, was received from the Director of P~blic Works, recommending approval be granted to the Utah Construction Company for a revised grading plan in South San Francisco Industrial Park Unit No. 3, as contained in his communication dated April 8, 1959. Council- man 3occa moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and approved. DIVIDED ASSESSMENT L I NDENV I LLE INDUSTRIAL PARK LOT 18, BLOCK 2: Inter office memorandum dated April 7, 1959, was received from the Director of Public Works concerning the matter of the divided assessment for Lot 18, Blocx 2, Lindenville Industrial Park, as requested by the Utah Construction Company and setting forth the amounts on each parcel. City Attorney Noonan remarxed that this item would appear under public hearings for the meeting of May 4, 1959, and that no further Council action was necessary at this time. There being no objections, Mayor Rocca continued the matter to the meeting of May 4, 1959. GUI DO DeLUCA PERMANENT APPT. AS PARK FOREM~LN: Recommendation was received from the Sept. of Parks and Recreation, Duane Mattison, recommending that Guido DeLuca receive his permanent appointment as 2ark Foreman, he having satisfactorily completed his probationary period as of April 16, 1959. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Council- man Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Supt. of Par~s and Recreation, as concurred in by the Personnel Board and City Man- ager, be accepted and approved. STANLEY J. HANEY PROBATIONARY APPT. AS ASST. ENGINEER: In,er office memorandum dated April 6, 1959, was received from Director of Public Works Louis Goss recommending the probationary appointment of Stanley J. Haney as Assistant Engineer at a starting salary of $505 per month which is 2ange 22-A. Eligible list was also received from the Personnel Board. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, tha~ the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and approved. MONTHLY REPORTS: Monthly Reports for the month of March, 1959, were received from the follow- ing: City Clerk PoLnakeeper PoLice Department Fire Department San Mateo County Health Dept., Sanitation Section Mayor Rocca stated that if there were no objections, these reports would be accepted and placed on file. No objections were registered and it was so ordered. DEPT. OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: GOOD & WELFARE: AppLication for Off-Sale General License received from the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, as applied for by Bob St. Clair and Andrew Uccelli, 1148 Mission Road. There being no objections, the application was accepted and ordered placed on file. There being nothing further, Mayor Rocca asked if any of the Council mem- bers had anything they wished to offer ~nder Good and Welfare. AWARDING OF SERVICE PINS TO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES: Cocncilman Cortesi brought to Council a';tention the matter of awarding Service Pins to municipal employees, which he previously brought to Council attention, asking if Council wished to ~ake it up at this time. City Man- ager Aiello mentioned that this was one of the scheduled study items to be taken up by Council at their study meeting. Councilman Cortesi agreed to holding this matter over for Council study. Councilman Rozzi suggested that the City Manager work out some for;lula regarding the service years. There being nothing further from any of the Council members, Mayor Rocca asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer. INTRODUCTION OF NEW Pit ES I DENT OF SERRA HIGHLANDS IMPR. ASSOCI AT!~ON~ REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITIES: -~/ Mrs. 3etty Hammon of the Serra Highlands Improvement Association intro- duced the new president of their association, after which she brought to Council attention the need for emergency medical facilities to treat emer- gency cases, suggesting the use of the ~ew North County Health Building, in which a doctor and nurse could be on 24-hour duty for such service. She requested that the City communicate with the County authorities and request a cost estimate for the requested service, with a further request that her association be furnished with a copy of this cost estimate. Further dis- cussion took place concerning the matter, after which Mayor Rocca instruc- ted t~e City Manager to communicate by Letter with the County Manager, re- questing the cost estimate for the requested service, forwarding a copy of this information to Serra Highlands Improvement Association when it was received. REQUEST OF CITY PARK IMPROV. ASSOCIATION RE CARDINAL SALES C'O. PERMIT TO ERECT APARTMENT HOUSES: Mrs. Scanne~of the City Park Improveme~.t Club asked regarding the Planning Commission item which concerned the request of Cardinal Sales Company for a pernit to erect apartment houses on property to the rear of the Orange Avenm,~ Memorial Park. Brief discussion followed, at which time it was ex- plaiyed that the City Council's action was that the applicant be notified to ~eet with Council in study session to discuss the matter before it again appears on the agenda for action. McKNEESE QUESTION RE~ CITY PARK IMPR. CLUB MEMBERS ATTENDANCE AT MEETING WITH CARDINAL SALES CO: CITY WARRANT RETURNED BY MR, PAUL KAUFMAN: ADJOURNMENT: CITY PARK REQUEST RE Mrs. Scanne~ then asked concerning the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance POLETTI & MAZZANTI ~o~g for ~he Poletti and Mazzanti properties which appeared under Planning Com- PROPERTY REZONING: ~/~ mission items on the agenda. CITY ATTY. NOONAN'S City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the areas of land involved, the pub- EXPLANATION RE 5~$~ lic ~earings which were to be scheduled and protests to be heard before an PUBLIC HEARINGS: ~/~f ame~dnent could be made to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Joe McKneese of the City Park Improvement Club asked concerning the reconmendations made by the Planning Con-nission with regard to the Cardinal Sales Company Use Permit Application, City Attorney Noonan at this time gave his copy of these recommendations to Mr. McKneese. Mr. McKneese then asked concerning the attendance of some ~embers of his organization at the study meeting to be held with the Cardinal Sales Company. cE CTFULLY/~ MI TTE D, Mr. Paul Kaufman~ of 109 Longford Drive, returned a City Warrant in the amount of $60.00 for patio fence, which apparently was sent to him in error. There being nothing further, Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryar. and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned until May 4,