HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1960-06-06REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1960
TIME:
PLACE:
8:00 p.m.
Council C~ambers, City Hall
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rocca at 8:00 p.m.
Pledge of~ Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after which invocation was
given by Reverend Harry H. Larson of the First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E.
Ahern
Councilman Emilio Cortesi
MI NUTES:
Mayor Rocca asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regula
meeting of May 16, 1960 and the adjourned regular meeting of May 23, 1960.
Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried,
that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1960, and the adjourned
regular meeting 05 ~¥ 23, 1960, be approved with the correction to the
minutes of the;.r~l~ meeting of May 16, 1960, that the Mayor's appointme~
to the P~-r d be for the term of four years and not six years
as previ
CLAIMS:
Mayor Rocca then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims
payment. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularl
carried, that the regular claims totalling $16,274.27 be approved for payme
CITY OF SOoS,Fo
CLAIM FOR
PARKING DISTRICT:
PERSON & SWANSON
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Council then took separate action on the claim of the City of South San
Francisco dated May 17, 1960, in amount of $19.32 for straightening parking
meter poles. This claim was to be charged to the Parking District of the
City. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly
carried, that the claim be approved for payment.
Proceeding on to public hearings, Mayor Rocca remarked that if there were n
objections, the public hearings as concerned the Person and Swanson Indus-
trial Tract and the Person and Swanson Assessment District Changes and Mod-
ifications would be continued to the next regular meeting since they were
not ready for Council at this time. No objections were registered.
RESOLUTION NO. 3018
ESTABLISHING RECORD
OF COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS: D~/~
City Attorney Noonan at this time explained the first resolution ready for
Council action, after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING RECORD OF
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF
TERMS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Rya
and Ahem. Absent: Councilman Cortesio
RESOLUTION NO. 3019
P.G.& E. CO.
GRANT OF EASEMENT
TO CITY: .~"~05~
City Attorney Noonan next explained the second resolution, after which Cou~
cilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEI/ENT FROM PACIFIC GAS & ELECT~
COMPANY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows
Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahern. Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 3020
LETTER OF GUARANTEE
FROM CROCKER ANGLO
FOR MIPRO METAL
PRODUCTS BLDG.:~i
RESOLUTION NO. 3021
CANCELLATION OF TAXES
FOR DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS - STERLING
MANOR NO. 2:
The next resolution was then explained by the City Attorney, after which
Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A LETTER OF GUARANTEE"~ Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ahem and Ryano Absent:
Councilman Cortesi.
After explanation by the City Attorney, the next resolution was introduced
by Councilman Ryan as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONSENT TO CANCEL-
LATION OF TAXES ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF HIGHNAYS".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahe
Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 3022
ANNUAL REPORT OF
CITY STREET
DEFICIENCIES:
The next resolution was then explained by the City Attorney~ after which
Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DESIGNATING THE~DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE CIT~
OFFICIAL TO SUBMIT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1ST ANNUALLY A
REPORT OF DEFICIENCIES EXISTING ON THE CITY STREET SYSTEK'. Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahern. Absent:
Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 3023
HAMLIN COMPANY
GRANT OF PUBLIC
SERVICE EASEMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 3024
APPLICATION WITH
TRAVELERS INSURANCE
CO. FOR GROUP
INSURANCE POLICY
FOR EMPLOYEES:
RESOLUTION NO. 3025
REQUEST OF SAN MATED
COUNTY TO ASSUME
ANIMAL SHELTER AND
OPERATIONS: "2~3 ~ 7
The next resolution was explained by the City Attorney, after which Council
man Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOU~
SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT FROM HAMLIN COM-
PANY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCff'. Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahern. Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
After explanation by the City Attorney, the next resolution was introduced
by Councilman Rozzi as follows: '!A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION WITH TRAVELERS INSURAN(
COMPANY FOR A GROUP INSURANCE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES". Roll call vote was
as follows: Ayes, Councilman Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahem. Absent: Coun-
cilman Cortesi.
The next resolution was then explained by the City Attorney, after which
Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO ASSUME THE
ANIMAL SHELTER AND RELATED OPERATIONS". Roll call vote was as follows: A~
Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahem. Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
L CALL: Present: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E.
Ahern
Absent: Councilman Emilio Cortesi
MI NUTE S:
Mayor Rocca asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regul
meeting of May 16, 1960 and the adjourned regular meeting of May 23, 1960.
Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried,
that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1960, and the adjourned
regular meeting 23,
o~ ~¥ 1960, be approved with the correction to the
minutes of t~e~~~ meeting of May 16, 1960, that the Mayor's appointme
to the P~,il!~~.~r d be for the term of four years and not six years
as previouiml~ ~.' ~
CLAIMS:
Mayor Rocca then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims
payment. Councilman Ahern moved~ seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regular
carried, that the regular claims totalling $16,274.27 be approved for paym
CITY OF SOoS~Fo
CLAIM FOR
PARKING DISTRICT:
PERSON & SWANSON
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Council then took separate action on the claim of the City of South San
Francisco dated May 17, 1960, in amount of $19.32 for straightening parkin
meter poles. This claim was to be charged to the Parking District of the
City° Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly
carried, that the claim be approved for payment.
Proceeding on to public hearings, Mayor Rocca remarked that if there were
objections, the public hearings as concerned the Person and Swanson Indus-
trial Tract and the Person and Swanson Assessment District Changes and Mod
ifications would be continued to the next regular meeting since they were
not ready for Cour~il at this time. No objections were registered.
RESOLUTION NO. 3018
ESTABLISHING RECORD
OF COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS: D~/~
City Attorney Noonan at this time explained the first resolution ready for
Council action, after which Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING RECORD OF
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF
TERMS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ry
and Ahern. Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 3019
P.Go& Eo CO°
GRANT OF EASEMENT
TO CITY: ~-~0~'
City Attorney Noonan next explained the second resolution, after which Cou
cilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM PACIFIC GAS & ELECT
COMPANY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO"~ Roll call vote was as follo~
Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahern. Absent: Councilman Cortesi
RESOLUTION NO° 3020
LETTER OF GUARANTEE
FROM CROCKER ANGLO
FOR MIPRO METAL
PRODUCTS BLDG. :..~
RESOLUTION NO. 3021
CANCELLATION OF TAXES
FOR DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS - STERLING
MANOR NO. 2:
The next resolution wa~ then explained by the City Attorney, after which
Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A LETTER OF GUARANTEE"~ Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ahem and Ryan. Absent:
Councilman Cortesi.
After explanation by the City Attorney, the next resolution was introduced
by Councilman Ryan as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONSENT TO CANCEL-
LATION OF TAXES ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA~ DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS"
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ah
Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 3022
ANNUAL REPORT OF
CITY STREET
DEFICIENCIES:
RESOLUTION NO. 3023
HAMLIN COMPANY
GRANT OF PUBLIC
SERVICE EASEMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 3024
APPLICATION WITH
TRAVELERS iNSURANCE
CO. FOR GROUP
INSURANCE POLICY
FOR EMPLOYEES:
RESOLUTION NO. 3025
REQUEST OF SAN MATEO
COUNTY TO ASSUME
ANIMAL SHELTER AND
OPERATIONS: 53 ~ 7
The next resolution was then explained by the City Attorney~ after which
Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE CIT
OFFICIAL TO SUBMIT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1ST ANNUALLY A
REPORT OF DEFICIENCIES EXISTING ON THE CITY STREET SYSTEF'. Roll call vot
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahem. Absent:
Councilman Cortesi.
The next resolution was explained by the City Attorney~ after which Counci
man Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOE
SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASERENT FROM HAMLIN CO~
PANY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahern. Absent: Councilman Cortesi
After explanation by the City Attorney, the next resolution was introduced
by Councilman Rozzi as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION WITH TRAVELERS INSURA~
COMPANY FOR A GROUP INSURANCE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES". Roll call vote was
as follows: Ayes, Councilman Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahern. Absent: Coun-
cilman Cortesi.
The next resolution was then explained by the City Attomey, after which
Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT~
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO ASSUME THE
ANIMAL SHELTER AND RELATED OPERATIONS". Roll call vote was as follows:
Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi, Ryan and Ahern. Absent: Councilman Cortesi.
RESOLUTION NO. 3026
OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 15
FOR SENATE
REAPPORTIONMENT:
PARKING DISTIICT #1
ACQUISITION OF
EVELYN' S CREAMERY:
£/31
City Attorney No.nan then explained the next resolution ready for Council
action, after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO OPPOSING PROPOSITION 15 FOR
SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen
Rocca, Rozzi and Ahem. Abs~t: Councilman Cortesi. Councilman Ryan stat~
that he abstained from voting inasmuch as he had not had an opportunity to
study all the material arguing both sides of the matter.
There being no ordinances, Council then proceeded on to unfinished businem
taking up first the claim of Mr. Swett on the acquisition of property for
the Parking District, he presently occupying it under the firm name of
"Evelyn's Creamery", which had been presented to Council through the law
office of Antonio Jo Gaudio. This m&tter had been held over at the meetinl
of May 16, 1960. Mayor Rocca asked if the attorney for the tenant was
present in the audience. No reply was received. Councilman Rozzi then
moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the City
Attorney be instructed to direct a letter serving notice on the tenant to
pay or quit, giving him 30 days notice to terminate tenancy.
TREE SELECTION
The next item under unfinished business concerned the matter of tree selec.
tion in Serra Highlands Unit No. 2-C which was held over at the meeting of
May 16, 1960. Inter office memorandum dated May 20, 1960, was received frol
the Acting Supt. of Parks and Recreation, Bob Maxey, giving more informati~
regarding his recommendation. There being no objections, Mayor Rocca refe:
this matter to the City Manager who was instructed to meet with the Acting
Supt. of Parks and Recreation concernining this matter. Councilman Ryan
requested that the Planning Co~ission also be instructed to be in on the
discussion and that the results be reported to Council. Mayor Rocca so
ordered.
UTAH CONSTRUCTION
CO. REQUEST FOR
ABANDONMENT OF
SEWER LINE
SOoSoFo INDo PARK
UNIT #2-A: ~'~.-~7
ROBERT MING
CLAIM: ,~0 ~
Inter office memorandum dated May 18, 1960, was received from the office
of the City Attorney, together with a letter dated February 11, 1960, from
the Utah Construction and Mining Company requesting the abandonment of a
portion of an unused, undldicated sewer line in South San Francisco Ind. P.
No. 2-A. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regular
carried, that the sewer line be abandoned.
Claim against the City, as filed by Robert Ming, was received alleging in-
juries in the amount of $2,000°00 as the result of a fall on a skiing trip
near Yuba Pass. Accompanying the notice of claim was an inter office lemo.
andum dated June 1, 1960, from Bob Maxey, Acting Supt. of Parks and Recre-
ation to the effect that the mentioned ski trip was not organized, author-
ized or sanctioned by the Parks and Recreation Department and that no
employee was paid for the trip. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Coun-
cilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred
to the City's insurance carrier.
REQUEST FOR
REMOVAL OF BARRICADE
LASSEN & PONDEROSA:
(UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT) 5/~ /
Com~unication dated May 20, 1960, was received from the South San Francisc.
Unified School District over the signature of Joseph W. Smith, Assist. Sup
for Business, requesting removal of the barricade on Lassen Street at
Ponderosa Road. There being no objections, Mayor Rocca referred this mat-
ter to the City Manager, requesting that it be worked out on an amicable
and helpful basis.
HIGHLANDS
BAPTIST CHURCH
REOUEST FOR
SEWER CONNECTION
& ANNEXATION:
NO.SAN MATE, COUNTY
CITIZENS FREEWAY
COMMITTEE REQUEST
FOR MEETING ON
NORTH-SOUTH
FREEWAY HEARING:
JOAN AND ALBERT
STADDTEGGER
LETTERS OF PROTEST
RE JET AIRCRAFT:
Communication dated May 23, 1960, was received from the Highlands Baptist
Church, over the signature of George W. King, requesting permission to
connect to the City's sewers. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Council
Ahern and regularly carried, that the request for sewer connection be ap-
proved, conditioned to the initiation at once of annexation to the City
with the payment of the usual fee.
Co~unication dated May 20, 1960, was received from the North San Mate.
County Citizens Freeway Committee over the signature of Stanley Brown,
requesting to meet with the City Council prior to the hearing which was to
be held on June 15, 1960, as it concerned the north-south freeway routing.
There being no objections, Mayor Rocca referred this matter to the City
Manager with the request that he arrange for a meeting with all parties co
cerned prior to the public hearing.
Communications dated May 30, 1960, were received from Mrs. Joan Staddtegge
and Albert C. Staddtegger of 221 Bonita Avenue, protesting aircraft flight
over the residential areas in the Cit~, citing the near disaster of an
aircraft whose motor caught fire while taking off over the City. Mayor
Rocca remarked that the City Attorney had been working on this matter in
great detail as well as Councilman Ryan who was chairman of the Jet Aircra
Committee. He at this time called on Councilman Ryan who gave a report
of the flight ~ the aircraft in question over the City and its return to
the airport. He then outlined the work which had been done by the City
over the years, the employment by the City of Dr. Maurice Garbe11 who made
a thorough study and report, and the suggestions made to the airport offic
ials concerning the matter.
JET AIRCRAFT
DISCUSSION AND
CITY ATTORNEY' S
EXPLANATION:
RESOLUTION NO. 3027
CO~9/ENDING PILOT
DON STORKAN OF
DC-7 AIRCRAFT:
Councilman Ryan then called on City Attorney No.nan who gave a detailed re
port on a study he made concerning the matter, reading the opinion of the
County Counsel of Los Angeles inanswer to questions of Supervisor Hahn of
that locale. He also explained the case of Huron Cement Company and the
City of Detroit. He then gave a detailed explanation of the method by whi
amaged property owner could file claims for damages and have hearings
cted. Lengthy discussion then took place concerning the aircraft pre
· ~ After discussion, Councilman Ryan stated that he had a resolution
which he would like to introduce, commending the pilot and crew of the Pa~
American DC-7 Aircraft for averting a near disaster over the City. He
then introduced: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH S~
FRANCISCO CO~i/ENDING PILOT DON STORKAN AND THE CRE~ OF PAN AMERICAN DC-7
AIRCRAFT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Roccai Rozzi,
Ryan ana Ahern. Absent: Councilman Cortesi. Councilman Ryan then reques
px-e~nt ln' ~he audience' No reply was re, eiffel ~o~i{~n~i~i the
moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the Ci
Attorney be instructed to direct a letter serving notice on the tenant
pay or quit, giving him ~0 days notice to terminate tenancy.
TREE SELECTION
SERRA HIGHLANDS
UNIT 2-C: £
The next item under unfinished business concerned the matter of tree s,
tion in Serra Highlands Unit No. 2-C which was held over at the meetin!
May 16, 1960. Inter office memorandum dated May 20, 1960, was received
the Acting Supt. of Parks and Recreation, Bob Maxey, giving more infor~
regarding his recommendation. There being no objections, Mayor Rocca ]
this matter to the City Manager who was instructed to meet with the Ac~
Supt. of Parks and Recreation concernining this matter. Councilman RI
requested that the Planning Commission also be instructed to be in on
discussion and that the results be reported to Council. Mayor Rocca s(
ordered.
UTAH CONSTRUCTION
COo REQUEST FOR
ABANDONMENT OF
SEWER LINE
SOoSoFolND. PARK
UNIT #2-A: ~7
ROBERT MING
CLAIM: .ffO~t.~
Inter office memorandum dated May 18, 1960, was received from the offic
of the City Attorney, together with a letter dated February 11, 1960~ ~
the Utah Construction and Mining Company requesting the abandonment of
portion of an unused, undedicated sewer line in South San Francisco Ind
No. 2-Ao Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzt and regu
carried, that the sewer line be abandoned.
Claim against the City, as filed by Robert Ming, was received alleging
juries in the amount of $2,000.00 as the result of a fall on a skiing
near Yuba Pass. Accompanying the notice of claim was an inter office
andum dated June 1, 1960, from Bob Maxey, Acting Supt. of Parks and Rec
ation to the effect that the mentioned ski trip was not organized, auth
ized or sanctioned by the Parks and Recreation Department and that no
employee was paid for the trip. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Cou
cilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referr.
to the City's insurance carrier.
REQUEST FOR
REMOVAL OF BARRICADE
LASSEN & PONDEROSA:
(UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT) ~/0 /
Communication dated May 20, 1960, was received from the South San Franc:
Unified School District over the signature of Joseph W. Smith, Assist. I
for Business, requesting removal of the barricade on Lassen Street at
Ponderosa Road. There being no objections, Mayor Rocca referred this m~
ter to the City Manager, requesting that it be worked out on an amicablt
and helpful basis.
HIGHLANDS
BAPTIST CHURCH
REOUEST FOR
SEWER CONNECTION
& ANNEXATION:
NO. SAN MATEO COUNTY
CITIZENS FREEWAY
COMMITTEE REQUEST
FOR MEETING ON
NORTH-SOUTH
FREEWAY HEARING:
JOAN AND ALBERT
STADDTEGGER
LETTERS OF PROTEST
RE JET AIRCRAFT:
Communication dated May 23, 1960, was received from the Highlands Bapti~
Church, over the signature of George W. King, requesting permission to
connect to the City's sewers. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Count
Ahem and regularly carried, that the request for sewer connection be a{
proved, conditioned to the initiation at once of annexation to the City
with the payment of the usual fee.
Communication dated May 20, 1960, was received from the North San Mateo
County Citizens Freeway Committee over the signature of Stanley Brown,
requesting to meet with the City Council prior to the hearing which was
be held on June 15, 1960, as it concerned the north-south freeway routin
There being no objections, Mayor Rocca referred this matter to the City
Manager with the request that he arrange for a meeting with all parties
cerned prior to the public hearing.
Communications dated May 30, 1960, were received from Mrs. Joan Staddteg
and Albert C. Staddtegger of 221 Bonita Avenue, protesting aircraft flig
over the residential areas in the City, citing the near disaster of an
aircraft whose motor caught fire while taking off over the City. Mayor
Rocca remarked that the City Attorney had been working on this matter in
great detail as well as Councilman Ryan who was chairman of the Jet Airc:
Committee. He at this time called on Councilman Ryan who gave a report
of the flight d the aircraft in question over the City and its return to
the airport. He then outlined the work which had been done by the City
over the years, the employment by the City of Dr. Maurice Garbell who ma~
a thorough study and report, and the suggestions made to the airport off:
ials concerning the matter.
JET AIRCRAFT
DISCUSSION AND
CITY ATTORNEY' S
EXPLANATI ON:
RESOLUTION NO. 3027
COMMENDING PILOT
DON STORKAN OF
DC-7 AIRCRAFT:
Councilman Ryan then called on City Attorney Noonan who gave a detailed
port on a study he made concerning the matter, reading the opinion of th~
County Counsel of Los Angeles in answer to questions of Supervisor Hahn
that locale. He also explained the case of Huron Cement Company and the
City of Detroit. He then gave a detailed explanation of the method by w~
~j~.~=damaged property owner could file claims for damages and have hearini
~cted. Lengthy discussion then took place concerning the aircraft pr
lem; After discussion, Councilman Ryan stated that he had a resolution
which he would like to introduce, come, ending the pilot and crew of the Pa
American DC-7 Aircraft for averting a near disaster over the City. He
then introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
FRANCISCO COMMENDING PILOT DON STORKAN AND THE CREW OF PAN AMERICAN DC-7
AIRCRAFt'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Rocca, Rozzi
Ryan ann Ahem. ADsent: Councilman Cortesi. Councilman Ryan then reque
that the City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to work up what the
could on the subject and report back to Counc~ what official action and
resolutions could be adopted.
PARKING DISTRICT #1
ACQUISITION OF
EVELYN' S CREAMERY -
DELAY OF
COUNCIL' S PREVIOUS
ACTION: ff]~/
RUDOLPH Do SANTINI
RESIGNATION AS
PLANNING
COMMISSIONER: 50gq
RICHARD MARTIN
APPOINTMENT BY
YOR AS PLANNING
WESTERN TITLE
INSURANCE COMPANY
RESUBOIVISION
REQUEST - SO. S oF.
FRANK MAMMI NI
VARIANCE APPLICATION
RESOLUTION #1257:
._5"L)
FIRST WESTERN BANK
& TRUST COMPANY
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1258:
5'o 5'0
EARLY AMERICAN
PAINT & VARNISH CO.
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1259:
3-0 5-0
HABER DOORS, I NC o
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1260:
MR. & MRS. ANGLE
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1261:
NELLA MILLER
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1262:
CHARLES GOULD
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1263:
5'0
DELANO NURSERY
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1264:
NELSON NEON
SIGN COMPANY
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1265:
At this time, Mr. GaudS., attorney representing Evelyn's Creamery operated
by Mr. Swett, appeared present and offered his regrets for not being in
attendance earlier when his client's matter came before the City Council.
Discussion followed between the members of the City Council and Mr. Gaudio
as to whether or not any obligation existed. After discussion, Councilman
Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi, that the City Council's action
taken earlier be delayed for two weeks until Mr. Gaudio has had a chance to
check the results of an appraisal with the City Attorney. Mayor Rocca
asked if there would be any liability on the part of the City by taking
this action, to which the City Attorney replied none on the City's part.
Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
Council then proceeded on to the Planning Commission items, taking up first
the resignation of Mr. Rudolph D. Santini, letters dated May 13, 1960, havi
been received by the City Council and the Planning Commission. Councilman
Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the
resignation of Rudolph Santini be accepted and that a letter of commendatio
be forwarded to him.
Mayor Rocca at this time offered for Council approval the appointment of
Richard Martin to replace Rudolph Santini, resigned, to fill the unexpired
term. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly
carried, that the appointment of Mr. Martin as made by the Mayor be approve
Memorandum dated May 24, 1960, was received from the Planning Commission
recommending approval of the request of Western Title Insurance Company to
resubdivide Lot 10, Block 2, South San Francisco Industrial Park Unit No. 1
into two parcels - Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded
by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be approved.
Variance Application Resolution No. 1257, as applied for by Frank Mammini,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending approval of the
request for a 5 ft. encroachment into the required 15 ft. front yard and a
i ft. encroachment into the required 10 ft. setback from inside edge of sid
walk to garage on Lots 7~ 8, 9 and 10, Block 4, Buri Buri, subject to certa
conditions. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu-
larly carried, that the reco~mendation of the Planning Commission be approv
Use Permit Resolution No. 1258, as applied for by First Western Bank & Trus
Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending approval
of the request for installation and use of two "drive-up" tellers* windows
to be located in the east wall of the proposed banking premise at 200 Linde
Avenue, subject to the condition that Police Department take proper meas-
ures to prevent left turns from Baden Avenue onto the banking premise. Cou
cilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the planning Commission be approved.
Use Permit Resolution No. 1259, as applied for by Early American Paint &
Varnish Company, was received from the Planning Commission, recommending th
permission be granted to establish light paint manufacturing with wholesale
and retail sale facilities on Lot 6, Starlite Industrial Subdivision, subje
to certain conditions as enumerated. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by
Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission be approved.
Use permit Resolution No. 1260, as applied for by Haber Doors, Inc., was
received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be
granted to permit fabrication and distribution of aluminum doors, mouldings
etco at 206 Airport Blvd. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman
Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com-
missiOn be approved.
Use Permit Resolution No. 1261, as applied for by Mr. and Mrs. Angle, was
received from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be gran
for erection of a single family residence to the rear of 770 Commercial
Avenue (by Percy H. McNutt), subject to the condition that 5 ft. sideyard b
maintained. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu-
larly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approv
Use permit Resolution No. 1262, as applied for by Nella Miller, was receive
from the Planning Commission, recommending approval of the request to erect
a single family residence to the rear of 566 Commercial Avenue (by Percy H.
McNutt). Councilman. Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly
carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved.
Use Permit Resolution No. 1263, as applied for by Charles Gould, was receiv
from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be granted for
erection of a i ft. x 4 ft. double faced, illuminated canopy sign at 128
Hazelwood Drive. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
approved.
Use Permit Resolution No. 1264, as applied for by Delano Nursery, was re-
ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending that permission be grante
to erect two greenhouses, 28 ft. x 32 ft. and 30 ft. x 112 ft. at 541 Chest
Avenue. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly
carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved.
Use Permit Resolution No. 1265, as applied for: by Nelson Neon Sign Company,
was received from the Planning Commission, recommending approval of the
request to erect an illuminated free-standing sign, 20 ft. 9½ inches x 5 ft
and 30 ft. in overall height, at 910 Mission Road. Councilman Rozzi moved,
seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be approved.
NICK Ao KORN
USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1266:
SPECIAL POLICE
OFFICER APPT.
OF CARL J0 REINHART:
MONTHLY REPORTS:
DEPTo OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL:
L-IS 13
GOOD AND WELFARE:
DISCUSSION OF
MEMORIAL DRIVE
IMPROVEMENT:
REMARKS OF
JAMES CLAAR:
DISCUSSION: ~_~ Ct.7L
ADJOURNMENT:
/~~TFULLY SUBMITTED,
City Clerz
Use Permit Resolution No. 1266, as applied for by Nick A. Korn, was receiv
from the Planning Commission, recommending denial of the request to erect
a free-standing, illuminated sign, 9 ft. x 14 ft. and 34 ft. 10 inches in
overall height, at 920 E1Camino Real. Memorandum dated May 25, 1960, was
received from Planning Commission Secretary, Gary Gouvea, explaining the
action by the Commission. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman
Ryan and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission be approved.
Notice of Special Police Officer appointment of Carl Jo Reinhart as guard
at the Consolidated Western Pipe and Steel Corporation, was received from
Police Chief Louis Belloni. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Police Chief
be approved and accepted.
Reports for the month of April were received from the San MateD County
Health Department and the City Clerk's office, also for the month of May
from the Building Inspection Department. Mayor Rocca remarked that if the
were no objections, these reports would be accepted'and ordersd filedo No
objections were registered.
Application for transfer of alcoholic beverage license, as applied for by
Basil Fornesi, Aldo Fornesi, Albert F. Fornesi and Celestino Nobili, was
received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. There being
objections, Mayor Rocca requested that this be ordered filed.
There being nothing further, Mayor Rocca asked if anyone had anything they
wished to offer under Good and Welfare. There being nothing from any mem-
ber of the Council, Mayor Rocca asked if anyone in the audience had anythi
they wished to offer. James Claar, representing the City Park Improvement
Group, asked concerning the improvement of Memorial Drive which was to be
done by the developers of the apartment houses to the rear of the park.
Discussed was the matter of the width of the street as it was proposed to
be done as well as the future installation of sidewalks, curbs, gutter
and street:lighting, as well as drainage. Discussion followed concerning
the manner in which this improvement was being made, after which Mr. Claar
remarked that he and those interested would submit something else at a
later date.
Mrs. Scannell offered the suggestion that something concerning the jet pre
lem be placed on the ballot. Discussion followed concerning this suggesti
There being nothing further, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilma~
Rozzi and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to June 20, 19t
at 8 p.m. Time of adjournment - 10:35 p.m.