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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1962-03-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 0F THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1962 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: C LA IMS: LOWRIE-BOTHIN- SWANSON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: APPEARANCE -- COUNCILMAN LEO J. RYAN: LITTLEFIELD AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIMS: PERSON AND SWANSON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: PUBLIC I-~ARING -- SHELL OIL COMPANY USE PERMIT NO. 1470: $:Q0 p.m. Cohncil Chambers, City Hall Th~ meetln~ was called to order by V~ce-Mayor Patrick Ahem at! 8:07 p.m. Plied~e of Allegiance to the Fla~ was recited after which in- voication was given by Reverend Martin L. Wyneken of First L~theran Church. P~esent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca ADsent: Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, anJ. Leo J. Ryan Vice-Mayor Ahem asked if there was a motion approvin~ the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1962. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meetiny of March 5, 1962, be approved as submitted. Vice-Mayor Ahem then asked if there was a motion approvin~ the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca m~ved, seconded by Councilman Cortesl and regularly carried, t~at the regular claims totaliny $35,364.69 be approved for payment. Lpwrie-Bothin-Swanson Assessment District Claim: Enterprise-Journal claim dated March 7, 1962, in the amount of $14.80 for leyal advertising. Ciouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and eyularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Lowrie- othin-Swanson Assessment District be approved for payment. ~ouncilman Leo J. Ryan appeared present at 8:12 p.m. and re- ~ained for the duration of the meeting. itt~efield Avenue Assessment District Claims: ~a) Cooper and Clark claim dated February 27, 1962, in the amount of $3,631.88 for soil en~ineeriny services. Although not shown as.an item on the A~enda, Council took action on the claim of Swift & Company dated March 19, 1962, in the amount of $801.29 for payment of Deed of Easement for Parcels 7A and 7B. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu- larly carried, that: the claim of Cooper and Clark dated February 27, 1962, in the amount of $3,631.88 for soil engin- eerin~ services be approved for payment - payment to be made on receipt of funds from the sale of bonds; the claim of ~wift & Company dated March 19, 1962, in the amount of $801.29 ifor Deed of Easement for Parcels 7A and 7B be approved for ipayment - payment to be made from ~he refund of security de- iposit in the same amount received from the County Clerk's !office. ~Person and Swanson Assessment District Claim: Enterprise-Journal claim dated March 7, 1962, in the amount of $14.80 for legal advertisin~o Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and rey- ularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Person and Swanson Assessment District be ap~roved for payment. Vice-Mayor Ahern opened the Publi~ Heariny on the Use Permit Application No. 1470 of the Shell 0il Company to construct a service station at Spruce and Grated Avenues. Robert Miller, Attorney at Law, present representiny the two property owners and the applicant, requested that this matter be referred back to the Planniny Commission in that new infor- mation was available and that the objections raised in the first hearin~ had now been resolved. PUBLIC HEARING -- SHELL 0IL COMPANY USE PERMIT NO. 1470: (Continued) PUBLIC HEARING -- LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON INTENTION - CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARING -- PERSON AND SWANSON INTENTION - CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS: PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK -- APRIL 30-MAY 4: RESOLUTION NO. 3409 WEED ABATEMENT -- SETTING PUBLIC ~ARING: RESOLUTION NO. 3410 LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON ORDERING - CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 3411 PERSON AND SWANSON ORDERING - CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 477 'AMENDING ORD. NO. 449 (PERSONNEL) -- 2nd READING/ ADOPTION: Ctty Attorney Noonan remarked that if Council desired they could refer the matter back to the Plannln~ Commission for further study and, in the meantime, continue the Public Hearing. If solved, the Public Hearing could be canceled. Councilman Ryan so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca. A brief discussion followed after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. There being no objections, Vice-Mayor Ahern continued the P~lic Hearing. Tne next item under Public Hearings was a Resolution of Inten- tion to Make Changes and Modifications -- Lowrie-Bothin- Swanson Project. Vice-Mayor Ahem opened the Public Hearing asking if any written protests had been received, to which the City Clerk replied none had been received by his office. He then asked if anyone present wished to re~ister an oral protest. There heiing none, Vice-Mayor Ahem closed zhe Public Hearing. TNe next item was a Resolution of In~ention to Make Changes a~d Modifications -- Person and Swanson Industrial Tract. Vice-Mayor Ahem opened the Public Hearin~ asking if any written protests had been received, to which the City Clerk replied none had been received by his office. He then asked tf anyone present wished to offer any protest. There bein~ n~ne, Vice-Mayor Ahem closed the Public Hearing. T~e City Clerk reported:~ that the following proclamation was issued from the Mayor's office this week: AiProclamation proclaimin~ the week of April 30 through May 4i 196~, as "Public Schools Week" in South San Francisco. 3[ty Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution which had 'seen prepared, after which brief discussion followed concern- lng notification of property owners. Councilman Ryan then illtroduced: "RESOLUTION TO REMOVE WEEDS -- A RESOLUTION OF PXE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING WEEDS UPON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND VACANT AND UNIMPROVED PROP- ERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND FDiING THE TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDER ABATING SAID NUISANCE". ROll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick Abern, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. NOes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Ciity Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Clouncilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES ~ND MODIFICATIONS -- LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON PROJECT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E.  hern, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. oes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. The City Attorney explained the next resolution after which Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES ~ND MODIFICATIONS -- PERSON AND SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E.  hern, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. oes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Proceeding on to Ordinances, City Attorney Noonan explained ~he ordinance which was ready for second readin~ and adoption, utatin~ that a motion could be adopted by Council if they so ~esired that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived nd that it be passed and adopted by the readin~ of title only. ouncilman Ryan so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and ~e~ularly carried. City Attorney Noonan then remarked that a otion could be adopted by Council that the ordinance entitled ORDINANCE AMENDING PERSONNEL ORDINANCE NO. 449, ENTITLED ~AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECREATING AND RE-ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN ~RANCISC0 AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 216 AND ALL INCONSISTENT iORDINANCES~" be read for the second time by title and be passed iand adopted, the readin~ in its entirety havin~ been duly waived. iCouncilman Ryan so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca. iRoll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. !Ahem, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, Councilman Emilio iCortesi. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. On roll call vote, Councilman Cortesi voted "No" on the ~rounds that he did not feel it was fair and just to amend the ordinance so that those members of the Personnel Board could be eligible to apply for positions within the Cit~. Further discussion followed. TIDEWATER OIL CO. USE PERMIT APPLICATION: ARCHIE FREGOSI AMENDED USE PERMIT P.C. RES0. N0. 1469: ANGELINA MAFFEI VARIANCE APPLICATION P.C. RES0. NO. 1474: MR./MRS. CARL FRANCO USE PERMIT P.C. RES0. NO. 1475: SSF ELKS CLUB AMENDMENT TO P.C. RES0. N0. 1287: BERTHA B. KNIGHT CLAIM AGAINST CITY: E. N. FOURCANS REQUEST -- CORRECTION OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES: MAYFAIR AVENUE BRIDGE - CHANNEL LINING -- BIDS: Council then proceeded on to Unfinished Business and the Use Permit Application of Tidewater 0il Company for a sign at 264 S~uth Airport Boulevard. ~_ty Attorney Noonan remarked that a m~ting had been arranged between the two neighboring service station companies for this week to work out the problem and that a report would be sub- mitted for the next meeting. T~ere bein~ no objections, Vice-Mayor Ahem continued the mat- t~r to the next regular Council meetin~ of April 2, 1962. Amended USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1£69 was received from the Plannin~ Commission recommendin~ permission be yranted for the amended request to form a dwelling ~roup by movin~ the house from 323 California Avenue to Lot-l$, Block 126½, Plat 1RSN V6, subject to the followin~ conditions: (1) When house is moved from 323 California Avenue, the remaining old structures, as recommended b~ the Buildin~ Inspector, be torn down; and, (~) In remodelin~ the house to be moved, that applicant en- close ~arages rather than the carports as shown on the original Plan. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu- larly carried, that the recommendation of the Planniny Commis- siion be approved and accepted. VARIANCE Resolution No. 1474 was received from the Planning Commission recommendin~ permission 'se granted for the request ~o encroach 2 feet into the required 5 foot side yard at 562 ~oplar Avenue (Lot 1, Block 4, South San Francisco). 0ouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman R~an and regu- larly carried, that the recommendation of the Plannin~ Commis- Sion be approved and accepted. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1475 was received from the Planning Commission recommendin~ permission be ~ranted for the request to erect a duplex on the rear of Lot 11, Block 231, Book 12, located at 645 Commercial Avenue. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regu- larly carried, that the recommendation of the Plannin~ Commis- Sion be approved and accepted. nter-0ffice Memorandum dated March 13, 1962, received from he Planniny Commission Secretary recommendin~ permission be ranted for the request of the South San Francisco Elks Club o amend Resolution No' 1~87 to allow Elks Street to be con- structed as a temporary street for a period of a year. This Was subject to the right to renew, or until such time as a ~uitable street pattern can be established for the Sign Hill  rea; and with the condition that r.o access be provided to emlock or Larch Avenues. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and re~u- !arly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commis- Sion be approved and accepted. R=ceived too late to be included alonm with the other A~enda items, Council took up the claim of Bertha B. Knight, as filed by Robert Blumenthal, Attorney at Law, alle_~in~_ dama~_es and injuries as the result of an accident with a police car. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu- %arly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City insurance carrier. iAlthou~h not appearin~ as an item on the A~enda, Council took !up the communication ~ated March 15, 1962,-as received from ithe law office of Richard Lyons in behalf of his client, E. N. ]Fourcans, concernin~ the correction of a damaged retaininy iwall near his property. ICouncilman Cortesi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and iregularly carried, that the existing retaining wall be re- iplaced with a more suitable structure composed of creosoted iredwood timbers embedded in concrete. ~Inter-Office Memorandum dated Marca 16, 1962, received from ithe Director of Public Works reporting on bids received for ~the construction of channel linin~ under the Mayfair Avenue ~iBridge. !Councilman Rocca moved, seconded b~y Councilman Ryan and reyu- larly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Pub- lic Works be accepted and award made to Associated Pipeline, Inc. as low bidder. SF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - APPROACH LIGHT SYSTEM: STREET DEPT. TRUCK - COMPILATION OF BIDS: DISCUSSION -- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS SAFETY EMPLOYEES SERS: MONTHLY REPORTS: GOOD AND WELFARE: Inter-Office Memorandum dated March 9, 1962, from the Director o£ Public Works recommending issuance of a permit for the con- sitruction of an approach light system at the San Francisco International Airport. C~ouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and re~- ullarly carried, that the recommendavion of the Director of- P!ub!ic Works be accepted and approved subject to the necessary piermits and documents being obtained. Iinter-Office Memorandum dated March 14, 1962, received from tlhe Superintendent of Public Works submitting compilation of b~.ids received for the purchase of a truck for the Street De- p!artment, as concurred in by the Civy Manager. Ciouncilman ~-~-(oc~a~ moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and re~-_ uilarly carried, that the recommendavion of the Superintendent oif Public Works be approved and accepted as concurred in by t!he City Manager and award given to Learner's G.M.C. request of Fire Department employees was received for added bienefits under the State Employees' Retirement System and for slurvivors' benefits. ~lwin Drauns, present in the audience, remarked that this was ~ot only for members of the Fire Devartment but for the Police ~epartment as well. Gouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and ~egularly carried, that this matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney to complete ali_ details for Gounci!'s action at a future meeting. Monthly reports for February, 1962, received from: City Clerk Parkin~ District No. 1 Buildin~ Inspection Department Fire Department Library Police Department Peninsula Humane Society 7here bein~ no objections, Vice-Mayor Ahern ordered the reports 2ccepted and placed on file. There being nothing further, Vice-~yor Ahem proceeded to Good .and Welfare, asking if any of the administrative staff of the ~ity had ~=~ _ _ o~n advised concernin~ any iowerin~ of water rates bY the California Water Service Company. City Manager Aiello replied that so far as he knew, no such information had been received. Brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Ryan moved, s~ond~d by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the City Manager check the rate structure of the Califor- nia Water Service Company and the Hetch-Hetchy system and Rort the information obtained to Council. Vice-Mayor Ahem then asked if an~ member of the Council had anything they wished to offer. There being none, he then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to offer anything un- der Good and Welfare. ~rs. Mertini brought up the matter of Willow Avenue improvement, asking as to whether or not the proceeding on this matter could ~e stopped by Council action, and stating that the improvement · f Willow Avenue would be comin~ within a few feet of her mother's property. Ted Wright of the firm of Dan Coleman, Engineers for the dis- trict, explained the method by which the survey had been made. Mr. Assaf, Attorney at Law, representing the firm of Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton, Attorneys for the Assessment District, ~emarked that the public hearing on Willow Avenue improvement had been set by prevlous Council action for the meeting of April 16th. He suggested to Council, if they so desired, that vhe public hearin~ be opened and ccntinued. He also remarked vhat the bids could be received by the City for openin~ and declaration on April 9th. He informed Council as to the length of time the low bid could be held, providin~ it was a~reeable to the contractor. GOOD AND WELFARE: (Continued) ADJOURNMENT: ~-urther discussion followed, after which Councilman Rocca moved, se!conded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the City Manager and the City Attorney be insnructed to meet with Mrs. Me~l~ni and other affected property owners in an attempt to ar- ri~e at a suitable conclusion while the public hearing is con- ti.nuing with a rsport to be submitted and, if necessary, that they be authorized to obtain the services of an independent surveyor. After adoption of the mot-on, mention was made by ViOe-Mayor Ahem that the authorization of an independent sur- veyor was not a reflection on the assessment engineers but to obtain concurrence if such were needed. Nri. Victor Boido, present in the audfience, asked concernin~ the widenin~ of E1Camino Real. City Manager Aiello explained the procedure which was necessary and the steps necessary to be followed with the Division of Highways in the matter, and the information thus far obtained from that State agency. It was the ffeneral feelin~ that some action would be reached by the end of th~s year. Mr Boido then asked concerning the right of the residents of tls apartments to the West of Orange Avenue Park to use the road- way for purposes of in~ress_ and ~r~ss~ ~ . Mention was made that this always was a public dedicated street, dedication havin~ be~n made and accepted by the City some time back when the ~ark property was given to the City. Further discussion followed, atiwhich time mention was made that this matter came up at the ti~e that the developers of the apartment houses wished to have in~ress and egress and that it had been thoroughly investigated ati that time, and that it was determZned that it was a dedicated street. Further explained was the improvement of the street at noi cost to the City, which was borne by the developers and re- quired by the City prior to construction. Mri. Ted Everson suggested that the passage of the amendment to the Personnel Ordinance earlier in the evening should be with- he~d for a matter of three or four weeks° After brief explana- tign by members of the Council concernin~ the ordinance, and there being nothing further, Councilman ~occa moved, seconded byiCouncilman Ryan, that the meeting be adjourned to April 2nd, 19~2. Time of adjournment: 9:27 p.m.  FULLY SUBMITTED, City Clerk APPROVD: ' \rice - Mayor