HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1962-05-21REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF T~E CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, MAY 21, 1962
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
C LA IMS:
SSF MARINA
CLAIMS:
LITTLEF IELD/KIMBALL
WAY ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT CLAIM:
PERSON & SWANSON
ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT CLAIMS:
8 O0 p.m.
C(.uncil Chambers, City Hall
T ~e meeting was called to order by Mayor Ryan at 8:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Due to the ab-
sence of Reverend Norman H. Barbour of St. Elizabeth's Epis-
copal Church, no invocation was ~lven.
Present:
A~sent:
Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahern, Emilio
Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca.
Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
Mayor Ryan asked if there was a motion approvin~ the minutes
of the regular meeting of May 7, 1962. Councilman Rocca moved,
seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1962, be approved as
submitted.
Mayor Ryan then asked if there was a motion approving the reg-
ular claims as submitted for payment. City Attorney Noonan
remarked that a separate motion could be taken on the claims
of Joseph Bettancourt for work done on the fire house since a
nctice of intent to file lien had been received. Councilman
Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly car-
ried, that the regular claims totaling $48,144.9~ be approved
for payment.
City Attorney Noonan then stated that a motion could be adopted
tkat the claim of Joseph Bettancourt for $11,971.68 and the
further claim of $170.32 be approved for payment with the pro-
xriso that the check not be delivered until the lien claim had
been satisfactorily disposed of. ConnciIman Rocca so moved,
seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried.
S~uth San Francisco Marina CIaims:
(~) Healy Tibbitts Construction Company claim dated January
! 31, 1962, in the amount of $350]00 for work completed as
of January 31, 1962.
(~) Healy Tibbitts Construction Company claim dated May 5,
, 1962, in the amount of $104,187.00 for work completed as
! of April 30, 1962.
(~) Dames and Moore claim dated March 23, 1962, in the amount
of $2,000.00 for work completed as of March 16, 1962.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by ~ouncilman Rocca and reg-
ularly carried, that the claims as submitted for the South
San Francisco Marina be approved for payment.
L~ttlefield and Kimball Way Assessment District Claim:
(~) Title Insurance and Trust Company claim dated April 3,
, 1962, in the amount of $I4.00 f~r baIance due on Title
fee.
CounciIman Rocca moved, seconded by CounciIman Ahem and re~u-
].arly carried, that the claim as submitted for the Littlefield
a~d Kimball Way Assessment District ~e approved for payment.
Person and Swanson Assessment Distrist Claims:
John A. Blume & Associates claim dated May 8, 1962, in
the amount of $7,698.32 for engineerin~ services, to be
disbursed as follows: Person and Swanson Assessment
District, $7,571.07 and Major Street Project No. 50,
$127.25.
California Water Service Compan~ claim dated May 4, 1962,
in the amount of $2,336.47 for .~i~ht fire hydrants in
the Person and Swanson Industrial Tract.
(c) Chas. L. Harney, Inc. claim dated April 30, 1962, in the
amount of $35,719.20 for work ascomplished through April
30, 1962, to be disbursed as follows: Person and Swan-
son Assessment District, $34,803.00 and Major Street
Project No. 50, $916.20.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and reg-
ularly carried, that the claims as sabmitted for Person and
Swanson Assessment District be approved for payment.
PUBLIC HEARING --
TIDEWATER 0IL CO.:
PUBLIC HEARING --
PONDEROSA ROAD
IMPRV. PROJECT--
DIVIDED ASSESSMENT:
SWIM SIGN UP DAYS --
MAY 18 AND 25:
BLOOD BANK WEEK --
MAY 27 - JUNE 2nd:
NATIONAL HIGHWAY
WEEK --
MAY 20 - MAY 26:
JUDO WEEK --
RESOLUTION NO. 3474
SPRUCE AVE. IMPRV.
LEO/FRANCES FERKO --
GRANT DEED:
RESOLUTION NO. 3475
SPRUCE AVE. ±MPRV.
PUC ALLOCATION/
CROSSING FUND:
RESOLUTION NO. 3476
ISSUANCE OF FERMITS
FOR FIREWORKS SALES:
RESOLUTION NO. 3477
AUTH. DIRECTOR -
CIVIL DEFENSE:
There being no objections, Mayor Ryan again continued the Pub-
lic Hearin~ on Tidewater 0il Company Use Permit for a sign at
264 South~irport Boulevard, to the next regular meeting.
Although not listed as an item on the Agenda, Mayor Ryan then
opened the Public Hearing on the divided assessment of the
P~nderosa Road Improvement Project. He asked 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 in the audience had any oral protest they wished to
offer.
T~ere being none, Mayor Ryan closed ~he Public Hearing.
T~e City Clerk announced that the following proclamation was
issued by the Mayor's office:
A Proclamation proclaimin~ the days of May 18th and May 25th,
1962, as "Swim Si~n Up -"
_ Days in the City of South San Francisco.
The City Clerk announced that the following proclamation was
issued by the Mayor's office:
A .Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 27th through June
2~d, 1962, as "Blood Bank Week" iu South San Francisco.
The ~ity Clerk announced that the following proclamation was
i~su~d by the Mayor's office:
A IProclamation proclaimin~ the week of May 20th through May
26!th, 1962, as "National ~ighway Week".
Although not appearing as an item on the Agenda, Mayor Ryan
proclaimed the week of May 21st through May 26th, 1962,
as "Judo Week", in South San Francis~o.
He briefly explained the festivities which were to be held
in conjunction therewith and the hopes that John Cahill would
be able to have a Judo team in the coming Olympics.
Council then took action on the firs~ resolution. Councilman
Ahem introduced: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FROM LEO FERKO AND FRANCES FERKO,
HIS WIFE -- SPRUCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes,
tone. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman
Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE CALI-
FCRNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO MAKE ALLOCATION FROM
CROSSING PROTECTION FUND FOR PROTECTION OF SPRUCE AVENUE RAIL-
RCAD CROSSING NO. EM-12.5".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
P8trick E. Ahern, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes,
none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman
Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS FOR IS-
SUANCE OF PERMITS FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES PURSUANT
T0 CITY ORDINANCE NO. 479".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes,
none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
inter-Office Memorandum dated May 17, 1962, received from the
City Manager concerning the authorization for Assistant De-
fense Director A. Brauns to sign contracts.
cOuncil then took action on the next resolution. -Councilman
Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL
DEFENSE AND DISASTER AND/OR THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CIVIL
DEFENSE AND DISASTER TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE FALLOUT SHELTER
LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN-
C£SCO".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, a~d Andrew Rocca. Noes,
none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
RESOLUTION NO. 3478
TRAVELERS POLICY
GA-378620 --
AMENDED RATES:
RESOLUTION NO. 3479
WEED ABAT~'.MENT --
ORDERING REMOVAL
OF WEEDS:
RESOLUTION NO. 3480
PONDEROSA ROAD IMPRV.
AMENDED ASSESSMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 3481
AIRPORT ~LVD. SEWER
DIST. - AMENDED
ASSESSMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 3482
ENDORSING BONb ISSUE
COUNTY HALL OF
JUSTICE/REC 0RDS:
ORDINANCE NO. 480
LITTER, ETC.:
2nd Reading/
Adoption:
PERSON & SWANSON --
EMPLOYMENT OF
APPRAISER --
INCREMENT NO. 2:
Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman
A~ern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF T}~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZIFG AMENDMENT OF RATES --
TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY GROUP POLICY GA-378620".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes,
none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
Council then took action on the next ~esolution. Councilman
Abern introduced: "A RESOLUTION 0F'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING WEEDS UPON STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND VACANT AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC
NI-ISANCE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDER
ABATING SAID NUISANCE".
Roll call vote was as foIlows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. R~an,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes,
none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman
Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CiTY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CONFIRMINR AN AMENDED ASSESSMENT
-- PONDEROSA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes,
note. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman
Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CI?Y OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ORDERING THE FILING OF AN AMENDED
ASSESSMENT -- AIRPORT BOULEVARD SEWER DISTRICT".
Ro~l call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes,
nose. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzt.
ATvhou~h not appeariu~ as an item on the A~enda, Council then
~ook action on another resolution. Eouncilman Ahem intro-
duced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO ENDORSING THE $2,900,0£.0 BOND ISSUE BALLOT MEAS-
URE FOR THE JUNE PRIMARY TO FINANCE EXPANSION OF HALL OF JUS-
TICE AND RECORDS".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Leo J. Ryau,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, anm Andrew Rocca. Noes,
none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
City Attorney Noonan explained the ordinance which was ready
for second readin~ and adoption, stazin~ that a motion could
be adopted by Council if they so desured that readin~ of the
crdinance in its eutiret~ be waived and that it be passed and
adopted by the readiu~ of title only. Councilman Ahem so
w.oved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried.
Cit~ Attorney Noonan then remarked that a motion could be
adopted by Council that the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING THE THROWING OR DEPOSITING OF LITTER IN PUBLIC
PLACES IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN~ISC0; REGULATING THE DIS-
?RIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL HANDBILLS; CONTROL-
LING THE DEPOSITING OF LITTER ON PRIVATE PREMISES; PROVIDING A
LIEN FOR CITY CLEARANCE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS" be read for the second time by
~itle and be passed and adopted, the readin~ in its entirety
having been duly waived. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded
b~ Councilman Ahem.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, a~d Andrew Rocca. Noes,
none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi.
Letter dated May 9, 1962, received from Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones
& Morton requestiu~ permission to e~ploy Mr. Lee Marks to ap-
oraise Parcels 3 and 4, owned by Jacobsen and Stewart-Warner,
az a service fee of $500.00.
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Aheru and reg-
ularly carried, that the request be approved and authoriza-
tion made for the payment of the $500.00 fee to the appraiser;
payment of which is to be made from the Improvement District
funds.
JET PROBLEM:
MR. & MRS. RAY
GIANNECCHINI
USE PERMIT
PoC. RES0. N0. 1496:
MR. & MRS. RAY
GIANNECCHINI
VARIANCE APPLICATION
P.C. RES0. NO. 1497:
ROBERT L. FAUBEL
VARIANCE APPLICATION
P.C. RES0. NO. 1498:
EL CAMINO CHARTER
'LINES, INC.
USE PERMIT
P.C. RESO. NO. 1499:
MR./MRS. C. LENCIONI
USE PERMIT
P.C. RESO. NO. 1500:
POLETTI REALTY
USE PERMIT
P.C. RESO. NO. 1501:
SLICK AIRWAYS --
REQUEST FOR SIGN:
At this time Mayor Ryan reported and commented on the activi-
ties of himself and City Attorney Noonan at the recently held
United States Conference of Mayors in Miami. He particularIy
commented on the Resolutions Commitoee on which they were both
actively engaged, having had a part in the preparation of the
resolution, which he then read in full to the Council. He
publicly commended the City Attorne~ for his work in the prep-
aration of this resolution, stating that the City was now a
part of a national organization rather than Just an individual
small city.
At the request of Mayor Ryan, the letter received from the Win-
ston Manor Community Association conmending the Council for
their action was read in full after which, there being no ob-
Jections, the letter was accepted and ordered filed.
USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1496 was received from the Planning
Commission recommending permission be granted for the request
to erect two apartments over existirg apartment and 4-car
garage at 408 Second Lane - Lot 38, and East 25' of Lot 37,
Block ll8, South San Francisco.
~ouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommerdation of the Planning
$ommission be approved and accepted.
VARIANCE Resolution No. 1497 was received from the Planning
Commission recommending permission be granted for the request
to maintain existing block line on alle~ at 408 Second Lane -
.Lot 38 and East 25' of Lot 37, Block llU, South San Francisco.
~ouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be approved and accepted.
vARIANCE Resolution No. 1498 was received from the Planning
Commission recommending permission he granted for the request
for an 8 foot encroachment into required 20 foot rear yard
for addition to existing structure at 12~1 Douglas Way - Lot
4, Block 31, Subdivision #7.
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommeodation of the Planning
Commission be approved and accepted.
USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1499 was received from the PIanning
Commission recommending permission be granted for the request
~o park and store buses at 972 E1Camino Real - Lots 38, 39,
40, 41, 42 and 43, Block 1, Town of Baden, subject to the con-
dition that if bus line is still operating at this location
at the end of two years, they reapply to Commission for a Use
Permit.
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by ~ouncilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be approved and accepted.
USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1500 was received from the Planning
Commission recommending permission b~ ~ranted for the request
to construct a single family residence and attached ~arage on
the Lane to the rear of 822 Miller Avenue - East 16-~/3 feet
of Lot 8 and West 16-2/3 feet of Lot 7, Block 76, South San
Francisco.
Ccuncilman Rocca moved, seconded by ~ouncilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be approved and accepted.
USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1501 was received from the Planning
Commission recommending permission be granted for the request
to renew original Plannin~ Commission Resolution No. 1392, ap-
proving 8' x 12' sign, 14~ overall height on the 180' north
of Country Club Drive and E1Camino Real on a one year basis.
COuncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be approved and accepted.
Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from
the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted
for the request of Slick Airways to erect a 4' x 6' directional
sign ou City property, subject to the condition that a permit,
to be prepared by the City Attorney, be executed by them.
C°uucilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Co~mission be approved and accepted.
PONDEROSA ROAD --
PORTION TO BE
VACATED:
RENAMING OF
STREET:
ZONING STUDY --
SPRUCE/MYRTLE AVES.:
PONDEROSA HILLS
STREET IMPRV. --
ENGINEERt S REPORT:
EXTENTION - ELIGIBLE
LIST --
POLICE OFFICER:
HOUSING AUTHORITY --
EXPIRATION OF TERM
ERNEST ORESTI:
HIGHLANDS BAPTIST
CHURCH --
ANNEXATION:
MEMORIAL PARK
COMFORT STATION:--
BID RECEIVED:
. oog
MONTHLY REPORTS:
Ir.ter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from
the Planning Commission recommendin~ ~hat a portion of Ponder-
osa Road adjacent to Lot 36, Block 6, Avalon Park #3, be vacated
to Mr. E. W. Hulet, subject to the conditions as set forth in a
mamo~andum from the Director of Publi~ Works to the City Manager,
dated March 22, 1962.
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Cowmissiou be approved and accepted.
Znter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from
the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for
the request of Associated Construction and Engineering Company
to change the name of a private roadway, off of Sylvester and
Associated Road, from Bluxome Street to Baker Street.
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Conmission be approved and accepted.
Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from
the Planning Commission concerning t~e rezoning of Spruce and
~rtle Avenues and recommending that the zonin~ study of these
s~reets be included in the Master Plan studies which are due
Jo be completed in the next 60 to 90 days.
CoUncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and
regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be approved and accepted.
In~er-0ffice Memorandum dated May 10, 1962, was received from
~ae Director of Public Works concernin~ the Division of Assess-
ment No. 8 of the Ponderosa Hills Street Improvement Project on
property owned by Guiseppe Gioffre, originally Parcel 49, Block
113 of Assessors Map Book SSF 13, which has been divided into
four parcels, and submitting the Engineer"s Report.
There being no objections, Mayor Ryan ordered the communica-
accep d
ti~n te and filed.
Inter~0ffice Memorandum dated May 11, 1962, was received from
the Personnel Board requesting permission to extend the eligible
list for Police Officer, expiring June 2, 1962.
CoUncilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and
regularly carried, that the request as submitted be approved.
It~ was brought to the attention of the City Council at this
time that the term of Ernest 0resti, with the Housing Author-
ity, had expired on March 31, 1962.
T~ere bein~ no objections, Mayor Ryan deferred this matter to
t~e next r~gular me,ting of the Council.
A copy of the San Mateo County Boundary Commission Resolution
No. 717, and a copy of the County Cl~rkts letter dated May 3,
196~, concerning the proposed annexation of territory desig-
nated as Highlands Baptist Church property to the City of South
San Francisco was received.
TLere being no objections, Mayor Ryan ordered these items ac-
cepted and filed.
City Manager Aiello stated that only one bid had been received
for the construction of a Comfort Station in Memorial Park.
He further commented on the Inter-Office Memorandum dated May
21, 1962, received from the Superintendent of Recreation and
Parks concernin~ this bid.
Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and
regularly carried, that the bid be rejected on the basis that
the City did not have a competitive bid.
M~nthly reports were received from:
ttLibrary - April, 1962
Chief of Police - April, L96~
c) City Garage - Work Schedule for May
--
through August, 1962.
There being no objections, Mayor Ryan ordered the reports
accepted and filed.
GOOD AND WELFARE:
COMMENDING CITY
MANAGER AIELLO:
DEDICATION --
HARBOR WAY
FIRE HOUSE:
COMMENDATION --
MAYOR RYAN AND
CITY ATTY. NOONAN:
ANNEXATION
STUDY REPORT:
JET AIRCRAFT:
AD JOURNMENT:
There being nothing further, Mayor Pyan requested City Clerk
ROdondi to read in full the letter dated May 16, 1962, re-
ceived from Mayor Roy Archibald of the City of San Marco,
commending City Manager Aiello and expressing his cityts
~hanks for Mr. Aiellots address to a San Marco City Citizens'
Committee on bay front development in which that city is now
involved. Mayor Ryan, on behalf of the Council, expressed
h~s thanks to the City Manager.
Mayor Ryan at this time announced the dedication date of the
new fire house on Harbor Way, statinE that a display of the
latest life saving apparatus would be shown and inviting the
attendance of the public.
Councilman Rocca then briefly commended the work of Mayor Ryan
and City Attorney Noonan at the rece.ntl~ held United S~ates
Conference of Mayors in Miami.
Co'uncilman Rocca at this time commented on the report recently
forwarded to the Council by Anita Ro0ertson regarding annexa-
tion benefits and costs as prepared by William Spangle.
There being nothing further, Mayor Ryan asked if any member of
the audience had anything they wished to offer.
Mr~. Victor Boido suggested caution be used in the matter of
jet aircraft and the Airport since trey were responsible for
a large amount of business and that Oakland was spending large
amounts of money on airport development and encoura_~ing the
location of jet aircraft there.
Eiscussion followed, at which time City Attorney Noonan com-
Tented on the purpose of the Resolution which was proposed at
the United States Conference of Mayors and stating that it was
the intent to preserve the airport and have them as good neigh-
bors. He then read the Resolution in full, after which further
discussion followed.
Th,
to
Ti'
~re bein~ nothing further, Mayor R~an adjourned the meetin~
June 4,-1962, at 8:00 p.m.
ne of adjournment: 8:40 p.m.
RES PECTFULLY SUBMITTED
City Clerk
APPROVED: