HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1961-05-01REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, MAY 1, 1961
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO OHDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CLAIm:
PARKING DISTRICT
CLAIMS:
PERSON & SWANSON
INDUSTRIAL TRACT
CLAIMS:
8:00 p.m.
Council ~hambers, City Hall
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:02 p.m.
of~llegiauce to the Flag was recited after which invocation was given by the
Pledge
Reverend ~ohn F. Sara, Jr. of the Grace Covenant Church.
]
Present: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahernj Emilio Cortesi~ Andrew Rocca,
and Leo J. Ryau.
Absent: None.
At this time Mayor Rozzi asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 17, 1961 and the special meeting of April 24, 1961 as
submitted.
City Attorney Noonau requested the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1961
be corrected on the 5th page (No. lll) with regard to his question to the Director
of PubLic Works as to whether "the public would be misrepresenting him (Mr. Goss) if
they saidthat Callau's share would be $658,104.00 -- to which the Director of Public
Works stated 'yes'", to read:
"The City Attorney then asked the Director of Public Works that if
anyone represented to the public that $658,104.00 was the Callau
Park share, would they be misrepresenting him (Mr. Goss), to which
~he Director of Public Works stated 'yes'".
CounciLman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Aheru and regularly carried, that the
minutes cf the regular meeting of April 17, 1961 -- as corrected, and the minutes of
the special meeting of April 24, 1961 -- as submitted, be approved.
Mayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as
submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Aheru and
regularly carried, that the regular claims totalin~ $19,347.04 be approved for pay-
meut.
ParkinE District No. 1 Claims:
Penna's Hardware Claim dated April 18, 1961 in the amount of 93¢ for liquid
rubber.
Standard 0il Company of California Claim dated April 1, 1961 in the amount
of $50.00 for lot rental for the month of April, 1961.
City of South San Francisco Claim dated April 25, 1961 in the amount of
$3,777.40 for amounts due General Fund from Parking District No. I --
Opera~ion & Maintenance Fund.
City of South San Francisco Claim dated April 25, 1961 in the amount of
$1,373.20 for amounts due General Fund from Parking District No. I --
Opera~iou & Maintenance Fund.
City of South San Francisco Claim dated April 24, 1961 iu the amount of
$15.07 for replacement parking meter pole.
WaLter Martin Signs Claim dated April 25, 1961 in the amount of $78.00
for parking lot signs.
Wm. Minucciani Plumbing Claim dated March 1, 1961 in the amount of $53.60
for planter boxes equipment.
Wm. Minucciani Plumbing Claim dated April 4, 1961 in the amount of $71.25
for planter boxes equipment.
Pacific Nurseries Claim dated February 15, 1961 in the amount of $38.48
for planter boxes.
Pacific Nurseries Claim dated March 7, 1961 in the amount of $51.18 for
planter boxes.
Ken Royce Inc. Claims dated February and March, 1961 in the amount of
$230.48 for planter boxes.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the
claims as submitted for Parking District No. I be approved for payment.
Person & Swanson Industrial Tract Claims:
John A. Blume & Associates, Engineers Claim d~ted April lB, 1961 in the
amount of $5,128.52 for engineering services performed.
P & S Construction Co., Inc. Claim dated April 12, 1961 in the amount of
$34,L90.10 for progress estimate ou work completed as of April 12, 1961.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
CALL TO OPDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CLAIMS:
PARKING DISTRICT
CLAIMS:
PERSON & SWANSON
INDUSTRIAL TRACT
CLAIMS:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 8:02 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which invocation was given by the
Reverend John F. Sara, Jr. of the Grace Covenant Church.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca,
and Leo J. Ryan.
None.
At this time Mayor Rozzi asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 17, 1961 and the special meeting of April 24, 1961 as
submitted.
City Attorney Noonau requested the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1961
be corrected on the 5th page (No. lll) with regard to his question to the Director
of Public Works as to whether "the public would be misrepresenting him (Mr. Goss) if
they said that Callau's share would be $658,104.00 -- to which the Director of Public
Works stated 'yes'", to read:
"The City Attorney then asked the Director of Public Works that if
anyone represented to the public that $658,104.00 was the Callan
Park share, would they be misrepresenting him (Mr. Goss), to which
the Director of Public Works stated 'yes'".
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1961 -- as corrected, and the minutes of
the special meeting of April 2~, 1961 -- as submitted, be approved.
Mayor Rozzi then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as
submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Aheru and
regularly carried, that the regular claims totaling $19,347.04 be approved for pay-
meut.
Parking District No. 1 Claims:
Penna's Hardware Claim dated April 18, 1961 in the amount of 93~ for liquid
rubber.
Standard Oil Company of California Claim dated April 1, 1961 in the amount
of $50.00 for lot rental for the month of April, 1961.
City of South San Francisco Claim dated April 25, 1961 iu the amount of
$3,777.40 for amounts due General Fund from Parking District No. I --
Operation & Maintenance Fund.
City of South San Francisco Claim dated April 25, 1961 iu the amount of
$1,373.20 for amounts due General Fund from Parking District No. I --
Operation & Maintenance Fund.
City of South San Francisco Claim dated April 24, 1961 in the amount of
$15.07 for replacement parking meter pole.
Walter Martin Signs Claim dated April 25, 1961 in the amount of $78.00
for parking lot signs.
Wm. Minucciani Plumbing Claim dated March l, 1961 in the amount of $53.60
for planter boxes equipment.
Wm. Minucctani Plumbing Claim dated April 4, 1961 in the amount of $71.25
for planter boxes equipment.
Pacific Nurseries Claim dated February 15, 1961 iu the amount of $38.48
for planter boxes.
Pacific Nurseries Claim dated March 7, 1961 in the amount of $51.18 for
planter boxes.
Ken Royce Inc. Claims dated February and March, 1961 in the amount of
$2B0.48 for planter boxes.
Councilman Aheru moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the
claims as submitted for Parking District No. i be approved for payment.
Person & Swanson Industrial Tract Claims:
John A. Blume & Associates, Engineers Claim dated April 13, 1961 iu the
amount of $5,128.52 for engineering services ~erformed.
P & S Construction Co., Inc. Claim dated April 12, 1961 in the amount of
$B~,190.10 for progress estimate on work completed as of April 12, 1961.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
claims be approved for payment as submitted.
RAY CATTANE0 --
PUBLIC HEARING
C05~INUED:
COUNTRY CLUB
CENTER TERRITORY --
PUBLIC IIEARING:
SSF INDUSTRIAL
PARK 2-C, ZONE 3 --
REVISED ASSESSMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 3166
SSF INDUSTRIAL
PARK 2-C, ZONE 3:
RESOLUTION NO. 3167
ENGINEER' S REPORT --
LITTLEFIELD AVE. &
KIMBALL WAY:
RESOLUTION NO. 3168
PREVAILING WAGE
SCALE -- LITTLEFIELD
AVE. & KIMBALL WAY:
RESOLUTION NO. 3169
HEARING
AC QUISITIONS/IMPR --
LITTLEFIELD AVE. &
KIMBALL WAY:
RESOLUTION NO. 3170
SEALED PROPOSALS --
LITTLEFIELD AVE. &
KIMBALL WAY:
RESOLUTION NO. 3171
ENGINEER' S REPORT --
LOWRIE -BOTHIN - SWANS ON
PROJECT:
5 37
RESOLUTION NO. 3172
PREVAILING WAGE
SCALE -- LOWRIE-
BOTHIN-SWANSON
PROJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 3173
HEARING
ACQUISITIONS/IMPR --
L OWRIE - BOTHIN-SWANSON
PRO JECT:
ProceedinE on to public hearings, the matter of the appeal on behalf of Ray Cattaneo
as continued from the meeting of April 17, 1961was held over by Mayor Rozzi (there
being no objections) to the next regular meeting. The Mayor stated that he under-
stood the applicant and his attorney presently are working out the details with the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Rozzi opened the public hearing on the matter of Country Club Center Territory
annexation, asking if any written protests had been received -- to which the City
Clerk reported "none". The Mayor then asked if anyone in the audience had oral
protests ~o register.
Ted Evers°n, present in the audience, asked concerning the area being annexed to the
City. At the request of Council, the Director of Public Works described the area
being annexed, after which discussion followed. There being some question as to the
annexati~] and there being no objections, Mayor Rozzi continued the matter of the
public hearing to the next regular meeting -- requesting the Director of Public Works
to obtain all the information in the meantime.
Mayor Rozzi then opened the public hearing on the hatter of revised assessment for
South San Francisco Industrial Park 2-C, Zone 3 -- changes and modifications; he
asked if any written protests had been received, to which the City Clerk reported
"none".
The Mayor then called on the Director of Public Works for an explanation on the
matter. After Mr. Goss had explained the changes in detail, Mayor Rozzi asked for
oral protests. There being none, the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed.
Proceeding on to resolutions, City Attorney Noonan explained the first which had
been prepared, after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION ORDERING
CHANGES A~D MODIFICATIONS - INDUSTRIAL PARKUNIT NC. 2-C, ZONE 3".
Roll call vote was as folows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
The City Attorney then explained the next resolution which had been prepared,
after Vnich Councilman Ryau introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
ENGINEER'S REPORT -- LITTLEFIELD AVENUE AND KIMBALL WAY".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryau. Noes, none. Absent, none.
The City Attorney explained the next resolution which had been prepared, after
which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION EBTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE
-- LIT~i~EFIELD AVENUE AND KIMBALL WAY".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney explained the next resolution which had been prepared, after which
Counciln~n Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF REARING
PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING
NOTICE -- LITTLEFIELD AVENUE AND KIMBALL WA~'.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which had been prepared, after
which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS --
LITTLEFIFLD AVENUE AND KIMBALL WAY'.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cor~esi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attcrney Noonan explained the next resolution which had been prepared, after
which Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
ENGINEER'S REPORT -- LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON PROJECT".
Roll call ~ote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cor~esi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which had been prepared, after
which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE
SCALE -- LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON PROJECT".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cor~esi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which had been prepared, after
which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF
HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION T0 PROPOSED ACQUISITIOFS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND
DIRECTI~ ~DTICE -- LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON PROJECT".
Roll call ,~ote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Core,esi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
RESOLUTION NO. 3174
SEAT,RD PROPOSALS --
LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON
PRO JECT:
RESOLUTION --
REVOCABLE PERMIT
S .F.WATER DEPT.
EASEMENT/WINSTON
1: 0
RESOLUTION NO. 3175
SAFETY DEPOSIT
BOX/V AULT:
RESOLUTION NO. 3176
HI TEEN CLUB'S
REQUEST - MINIATURE
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE:
SALVATION ARMY
MAY 21-28, 1961
GOOD CAR KEEPING
MONTH -- MAY, 1961:
ORDINANCE --
COUNTRY CLUB CENTER
TERRITORY:
PETE RUC-GERI
SUBDIVISION REQUEST:
HARVEY L. SMITH
USE PERMIT
P.C. RES. NO. 1384:
JOHN W. BRYMNER
USE PERMIT
P.C. RES. NO. 1385:
PETE RUGGERI
USE PERMIT
P.C. RES. NO. 1386:
LITTLEFIEID AVE. &
KIMBALL WAY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT:
LOWRIE -BOTHIN- SWANS ON
PROJECT:
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which had been prepared, after
which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS --
LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON PROJECT".
Roll callJvote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Co~tesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J' Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
There being uo objections and at the request of the City Attorney, this resolution
was continued to the next regular meeting.
The City Attorney then explained the next resolution which had been prepared,
after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO RE~ A SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX
OR VAULT".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahern,
Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
Although not appearing as au item on the agenda, the City Attorney explained the
resolution endorsing the Hi Teen Club's request for the miniature Golden Gate
Bridge, after which Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE HI TEEN CLUB'S
REQUEST FOR THEMINIATUREGOLDENGATE BRIDGE".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Andrew Rocca,
Patrick E. Ahern, Emilio Cortesi, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
At the request of Mayor Rozzi, the City Clerk read the resolution in its entirety.
City A~torney Noonan explained the proclamation which had been prepared, designating
the week of May 21-28, 1961 as "Salvation Army Week", after which Mayor Rozzi so
proclaimed.
Although not appearing as an item on the agenda, City Attorney Noonan explained the
proclamation which designated May, 1961 as "Good Car Keeping Month", after which
Mayor Rozzi so proclaimed.
Inasmuch as the public hearing on the annexation o~ the Country Club Center Territory
was continued to the next regular meeting, uo action was taken ou the first reading
and iu~rcduction of the ORDINANCE on this matter.
Inter-office memorandum dated April 26, 1961 was received from the Planning Commission
recommending approval for the subdivision of Parcel 11-270-9 into two parcels -- one
being 50' x 100' lot ou Chestnut Avenue, 73 feet from corner of property to North.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
recommendations of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted.
USE PEET Resolution No. 1384 was received from the Planning Commission recommend-
ing permission be granted for the request of Harvey L. Smith to relocate existing
ice storage station from rear of 39 South Linden Avenue to Lot 39, Block 6 -- Town
of Baden, subject to certain conditions.
CounciLman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted.
USE PEP~4iT Resolution No. 1385 was received from the Planning Commission recommend-
lug permission be granted for the request of John W. Brymuer to operate a bar and
restaurant -- Westerly one-half of Lots 9 and 10, Block l, Starlite Industrial
Tract (corner of Starlite & Spruce), subject to certain conditions.
CounciLman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted.
USE PE~Mi_T Resolution No. 1386 was received from the Planning Commission recommend-
ing permission be granted for the request of Pete Ruggeri to move a single family
home fron across the street to 516 Chestnut Avenue.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted.
Inter-office memorandum dated April 26, 1961 was received from the Director of
Public Works approving engineer's report, plans, specifications, estimate of cost,
and proposed assessment for the Littlefield Avenue Assessment District. This
matter having been taken care of earlier under resolutions, no further action was
taken st this time.
Inter-office memorandum dated April 26, 1961 was received from the Director of
Public Works approving engineer's report, plans, specifications, estimate of cost,
and proposed assessment for the Lowrie-Bothin-Swanson Project. This matter having
been taken care of earlier under resolutions, uo further action was taken at this
time.
SSF INDUSTRIAL
PARK UNIT 2-C,
ZONE 3 (UNIT 2-E):
CENTRAL FIRE STATION
PAINTING BIDS:
CLERK-TYPIST,
STENO-CLERK,
POLICE DISP-CLERK --
ELIGIBLE LISTS
EXTENSION:
0 o 0
MONTHLY REPORTS:
DEPT. OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL:
~ I~'0 1
503'
¢OOD Al,ID WAW_~FgP~:
FIRE DEPT.
COMM]ENDATION:
5otq
COUTIC IL ' S APP ROV~
U.S. COHERENCE OF
~YORS:
TRAFFIC CONDITIONS --
CHESTNUT & GRAND
AVE~YJES:
CALLAN PARK ANNEX.
PETITIONS:
TREASURE ISLAND
TRAILER COURT
ANNEX. DISCUSSION:
Inter-office memorandum dated April 21, 1961 was received from the Director of
Public Works concerning modification of construction items ll and 18, South San
Francisco Industrial Park Unit 2-C, Zone 3 (Unit R-E) -- together with letter of
April LB, 1961 from the Utah Construction & Mining Company.
The Director of Public Works gave an explanation concerning the installation and
construction of pipe and manhole to drain a portion of the railroad right-of-way --
that it is to be installed at this time and charged to acquisitions and the items
deleted from the construction contract.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the
recommendations of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
Inter-office memorandum dated April 20, 1961 was received from Fire Chief Welte
listing bids for painting the exterior of the Central Fire Station. There being
uo objections and at the request of the City Manager, this item was held over and
referred to the City Manager by Mayor Rozzi.
Memorandum dated May 2, 1961 was received from the Personnel Board requesting
extension of eligible lists for:
Clerk-Typist
Stenographer-Clerk
Police Dispatcher-Clerk & Matron
(expiring May 9, 1961)
(expiring May 22,1961)
(ex-piring May 22,1961).
CounciLman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the
recommendations of the Personnel Board be approved and accepted.
There being no objections, Mayor Rozzi requested that the monthly reports for March,
1961 from: Fire Department, Police Department, San Mateo County Department of
Public Health & Welfare (Sanitation Section) be accepted and placed ou file.
Application for On-Sale General (Public Premises) as applied for by William Paul
Rosa - Jonn W. Brymner - Ilario A. Jessup (d.b.a. The Fairway) was received from
the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; also application for On-Sale General
(Bona fide Restaurant) as applied for by John W. Brymner - William Paul Rosa -
Ilario A. Jessup (d.b.a. The Starlite).
There being no objections, the applications were ordered filed.
There being nothing further, Mayor Rozzi asked if any member of the Council had any-
thing to offer under Good and Welfare.
CounciLnan Ahern brought to Council's attention the recent commendation which had been
received from the International Association of Fire Chiefs by the local Fire Depart-
ment for their home fire prevention work. He congratulated and commended the Fire
Department for their work and efforts in obtaining this award.
CounciLnan Ryau brought to Council's attention a letter which had been received from
the United States Conference of Mayors regarding urban affairs and housing. He
moved ~hat, inasmuch as this is a crucial problem, a letter should be sent to the
Congressmen and Senators -- approving the action on the proposed legislation and
supporting the United States Conference of Mayors in this matter. Councilman Rocca
seconded the motion, which was regularly carried.
CounciLnau Cortesi brought to Council's attention the hazardous traffic conditions
about 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Grand and Chestnut Avenues, the scene of some
recent accidents and some near-accidents -- requesting that some signal installation
be investigated in the interest of safety. There being no objections, Mayor Rozzi
referred this matter to the City Manager to meet with the Police Chief concerning the
course of action to be taken and a report made to Council.
At this time Mayor Rozzi remarked that this afternoon petitions had been filed with
the City Clerk concerning a referendum action on the Callan Park annexation. At the
reques~ of Mayor Rozzi, the City Clerk reported that his office would commence
immediately the verification of signatures so certification could be made to the
City Council.
At the request of Council, City Attorney Noonan outlined'the action which was to be
followed in the matter and suggested that Council could adjourn their meeting this
evening to a date prior to May 8, 1961 so in the event it was determined sufficient
valid signatures had not been obtained, Council then would be in position to make
certification prior to May 8 with the Secretary of State -- thereby being in
position to take advantage of the agreements made with the developers of Callan Park.
After brief discussion it was suggested that the meeting be adjourned to Friday,
May 5, 1961 at 7:00 p.m.
There being nothing further from members of the Ccuncil, Mayor Rozzi asked if anyone
in the audience had something to offer.
Ted Everson, 601 Hillside Boulevard, brought up the matter of sewer connections to
the City sewer system by the Treasure Island Trailer Court. At the request of
Council, the Director of Public Works explained the agreement between the city and
Mr. Bertetta concerning the sewer connections -- stating that permission for the
connection was given Mr. Bertetta af~ he gave the City permission to cross his
propertyto correct the sewer deficiency at Winstcn Manor and that he is paying
sewer re~tal charges, the same as the residents of the City.
TREASURE ISLAND
TRAILER COURT
DISCUSSIOn:
(co r,D)
Discussion followed concerning the matter of annexing the Treasure Island Trailer
Court to the City, as well as the delay over the years iu so annexing. There was
further discussion, at which time the City Attorney explained the election that
would ~ve to be conducted, with only those people in the area to be annexed
particlpatiug.
Further discussion followed, at which time mention was made by members of the
Council that it was the desire of the City to annex other sections adjacent to the
Treasure Island Trailer Court so the City's area could be rounded out.
Mr. Adolph Saul stated it was his understanding that Mr. Bertetta intended to
utilize property near E1 Camino and Chestnut Avenue for more trailer court space
and, since this area is in the heart of the City, he objected to it. Councilman
Ryan remarked that if the City brings in the present trailer court now, it could
control only that one; he suggested waiting to bring in the entire are for control
by the City.
OATH -- COUNCIL:
Don Preston, 432 Railroad Avenue, stated it was his belief the majority of the
people present at the meeting tonight were there because of the Callan Park annexa-
tion matter. He stated it was his feeling Council should subscribe to the oath
which they stated that they would take at a previoms meeting, also requesting a
comparison on what the City would gain or lose by ~he annexation or non-annexation
of the Callau Park area.
Joseph Powers, 540 Keoucrest Drive, asked Councilman Cortesi through the chair if
he wished to waive his diplomatic immunity concerning the remark he made at a
previous meeting -- stating that Councilman CortesL understood as well as he that
as long as he enjoys such diplomatic immunity he cannot be sued in a court of law.
He further remarked that his family is being harassed by telephone calls concerning
his stand on the Callan matter and these calls are detrimental to their health and
welfare. !
James Claar, 717 Circle Court, stated that at the Last election he was chairman for
Councilman Cortesi's election and Mr. Powers was n~t Councilman Cortesi's campaign
representative ou the West side of E1 Camino Real as he claimed that he was;
further, ~hat the fact sheet as shown in the recen~ newspaper article was not correct.
He further remarked that such reportings should be more accurate.
Irene Mann of Mayfair Village remarked and stated ~hat she was sitting in the front
row of Council Chambers when Councilman Cortesi mace the remark concerning Mr. Powers.
There being nothing further, Councilman Ryau moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and
regularly carried, that the City Clerk administer the oath requested at the previous
meeting -- as prepared by the City Attorney -- and following the administration of
the oath ~he meeting be adjourned to Friday, May 5, 1961 at 7:00 p.m.
CounciLman Cortesi stated that he would not take the oath inasmuch as he took an oath
at the ~ime he took office. The City Clerk then administered au oath in the follow-
ing forn to Mayor Rozzi, Councilman Ryan, Councilman Rocca, and Councilman Ahern:
Do you solemnly swear that the statement you are about
to make is the whole truth and nothing but the truth
so help you God?
to which each of the Councilmen -- Mayor Rozzi, Councilman Ryan, Councilman Rocca,
and Councilman Ahern responded "yes".
AFFIDAVIT
State of California )
) ss
County of San Mateo )
, being first duly sworn, deposes
and says that he owns no property or interest in any of the property
contained in the area now being annexed to ~he City of South San
Francisco, designated "Callan Park"; nor has he received money or any-
thing of value from the co-partners of Callan Par~Homes, their agents,
enrployees or representatives; nor has he proposed or solicited the
delivery of money or anything of value by any of them or any other
person to him or any other person as a consideration for his affirmative,
negative or abstaining vote in the Callan Park annexation proceeding;
nor has he any agreement, plan or intention to receive, solicit or
propose the delivery of money or anything of value to him or any other
person by any of them or any other person in the future for his affirma-
tive, negative or abstaining vote in the CaLlan Park annexation proceeding.
Time of adjournment - 9:19 p.m.
City Clerk