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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1963-04-15REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1963 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS: NORTH AIRPORT BLVD. CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPRV.: PECKt S SUBDIVISION NO. 1 CLAIM: SEWERAGE TREATMENT IMPRV., PLANNING AND ENGINEERING FUND CLAIMS: SPRUCE AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Patrick E. Aborn at 8:05 p.m. ' Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after wh vocation was given by Reverend Charles Hobson of the F Southern Baptist Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and Prank Bertucelli. None. ich ln- irst Andrew Mayor Ahem asked if there was a mction approving the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1963. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca ~nd regu- larly carried, that the minutes of the regular meetin~ of April 1, 1963, be approved as submitted. Mayor Aheru then asked if there wa~ a motion approving the reg- ular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the regular claims totaling $11,103.42 be approved for payment. Parking District No. 1 Claims: Ma~or Ahem then asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded bN Councilman Rocca ~nd regu- larly carried, that the claims as ~ubmitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $150.26, be approved for payment. North Airport Boulevard Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement Claim: Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones and Morton claim dated April 8, 1963, in the amount of $507.65 for legal service~. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for North Airport Boulevard Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement be approved for payment. Peck's Subdivision Assessment District No. I Claim: Edmund T. Dady claim dated April 2, 1963, tn the amount of $71.00 for balance due. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu- larl~ carried, that the claim as submitted for Peck'slSubdivi- sion Assessment District No. I be approved for payment. Sewerage Treatment Improvement, Pl&nning and Engineering Fund 01aims~ (a) Billy D. With claim dated Aprbl 3, 1963, in the amount of $1,504.70 for equipment rental -- 24.2996% to be~paid by San Bruno. (b) Woodward-Clyde-Sherard & Associates claim dated March 30, 1963, in the amount of $1,284.08 for soil investigation and engineering services -- 30% to be paid by San Bruno. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for the Sewerage Treatment Improvement, Planning ant Engineering Fund be approved for payment. Spruce Avenue Assessment District Claim: California Water Service clain dated April 5, 1963, in the amount of $167.94 for moving fire hydrant at the Colonial Bakery. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regu- larly carried, that the claim as submitted for the Spruce Avenue Assessment District be approved for payment. CLEAN UP/PAINT UP/ FIX UP WEEKS -- MAY 20-JUNE 2, 1963: PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK -- APRIL 22-26, 1963: RESOLUTION NO. 3697 TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SEWAGE TREATMENT IMPRV., PLANNING & ENGINEERING FUND: RESOLUTION NO. 3698 ROYCE DiD - EXC~.SS LANDS/PERSON &~ SWANSON./ LOWR IE/BOTH IN/SWANS ON. RESOLUTION NO. 3699 AMENDING RES0. 3672 BOND ISSUE - SEWAGE PLANT: RESOLUTION NO. $700 VACATION RIGHT-OF-WAY CALIFORNIA AVENUE: RESOLUTION NO. 3701 PUBLIC INTEHEST AND NECESSITY -- SEWAGE PLANT: ORDINANCE NO. 489 HARVIS PARCEL - COUNTRY CLUB PARK ANNEXATION: 2nd Reading/ Adoption The City Clerk announced that the following proclamation had been issued by the Mayor's office: A Proclamation desl~natin~ May ~0, L963, TO JUNE 2, 1963, as "Clean Up - Paint Up - Fi~ Up - Plant Up Weeks in Sout~ San FranciscO". The Mayor so proclaimed. The City Clerk announced that the following proclamation had been issued by the Mayor's office: A Proclamation desi~uatin~ April 22 through April 26, 1963, as "Public Schools Wee~". T~e Mayor so proclaimed. City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution ready for Council action, after which Councilnan Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS -- SEWERAGE TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT, PLANNING AND ENGINEERING FUND". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and Frank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF KEN ROYCE, INC., A CORPORATION, RELATING TO EXCESS LANDS AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF DEED -- PERSON AND SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT -- LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON". i Councilman Cortesi asked if the mat~er had been settled by Per- sou and Swanson or by the City, to which the City Attorney re- plied that a meeting had been held but that the matter had been decided on by the City. i Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen PatriCk E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and Frank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. , The City Attorney explained the nexs resolution, after'which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTIONS 10 AND ll OF RESOLUTION NO. 3672, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS -- CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1963 - FIRST DIVISION". ~ Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen PatriCk E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and ~rank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. ~ City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION~OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO VACATE POR- TION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS CALIFORNIA AVENUE, LOCATED EAST OF BAYSHORE FREEWAY". i Councilman Rocca then asked if the City was going to record the easement prior to the vacation of t'~e street, to which!the City Attorney replied yes. Councilman Cortesi suggested a complete study before a vacation of the street since this may be property that the city does not wish to abandon. Further discussion fol- lowed, at which time the City Attorney explained~ the ~rocedure that the City would have to follow before it concluded the mat- ter. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen PatriCk E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and Frank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. The City Attorney explained the nex~ resolution, after which Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITy COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DF PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECES- SITY''. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and ~rank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the ordinance which was'ready for second reading and adoption, stating that a motion could be adopted by Council if they so desired that reading of ~he ordi- nance in its entirety be waived and that it be passed and adopted by the reading of title only. Councilman Rozzi so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. City Attorney Noonan then remarked that a motion could b~ adopted by Council that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'HARVIS PARCEL - COUNTRY CLUB PARK' TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" be read for the second time by title and be passed and adopted, the reading in its entirety having been duly waived. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi. ORD. NO. 489 -HARVIS PARCEL ANNEXATION-- ( C O~T INUED ) & 7 - / /-/ ? ORDINANCE NO. 490 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 35B (ZONING): 2nd Reading/ Adopt ion PERSON AND SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT -- CLEANING OF STORM DRAINS: POLISH COMMUNITY FUND SOLICITATION: SALVADOR GONZALES - CLAIM AGAINST CITY: P.G. & E. FRANCHISE PAYMENTS FOR 1962: PROPOSED TRUCKWELL R/W - 508 SOUTH AIRPORT BLVD.: DESOLINA ARMANINO VARIANCE APPLICATION P.C. RES0. NO. 1595: Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen PatriCk E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and ~rank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the ordinance which wasiready for second reading and adoption, stating that a motion!could be adopted by Council if they so desired that reading Of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that it be passed and adopted by the reading of title only. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and refularly carried. City Attor- ney Noonan then remarked that a motion could be adopted by the Council that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353 AS AMENDED ENTITLED 'ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO'" be read for the second time by title and be passed and adopted, the reading in its entirety having been duly waived. Councilman Rozzi so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca. ~ Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, and Frank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 16, 1963, received from the Director of Public Works with recommendations concerning re- moval and cleaning of sand from storm drains, accompanied by a letter dated January 15, 1963, from John A. Blume & Associates concerning the same matter. Director of Public Works Louis Goss remarked that since writing the Memorandum dated January 16th, which accompanied the letter from John A. Blmme & Associates dated January 15th, a subsequent letter was received informing him that Chas. Harney Conpany would do the work of cleaning and removing the sand from the storm drains themselves. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the communications accepted and placed on file. Iuter-0ffice Memorandum dated April 9, 1963, from the City Manager concerning the request of the Polish Community Service Center of San Francisco to solicit funds and oheir subsequent withdrawal of their application by Mr. Brown of this organization. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Memorandum accepted and placed on file. Claim against the City was received from Salvador Gouzales for alleged damages in the amount of $150.00 due to water from a sewer back-up at 515 Cypress Avenue. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca amd regu- larly carried, that the claim be denied and referred tO the Cityts insurance carrier and the City Attorney. Franchise payments for the calendar year 1962 were received from the Pacific Gas & Electric Company as follows: Electric franchise Gas franchise $15,023.01 S27,882.12 There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered this report ac- cepted and placed on file. Letter dated April 8, 1963, received from Poletti Realty con- cerning a proposed truckwell for S. K. Wellman Co. at 508 South Airport Boulevard which would necessitate an encroachment into a City right-of-way, accompanied by an Inter-Office Memorandum report from the Director of Public Works. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted and a Revocable Permit be granted. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Aheru, Emilio Cor- tesi, Andrew Rocca, and Frank Bertucelli. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstaining, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. VARIANCE Resolution No. 1595 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request for a lt6'' encroachment into required 10' side yard on Fourth Lane and 15' front yard on Laurel, and 4' side yard instead of required 5~ side yard at 323 Laurel Avenue, subject to the fol- lowing condition: that structure be approved by the Architec- tural Committee. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman BertuceLli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be approved and accepted. 41 S. W. HAMMOND VARIANCE APPLICATION P.C. RES0. NO. 1596: MR. & MRS. ANDREW UCCELLI - USE PERMIT P.C. RES0. N0. 1597: STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIF. - USE PERMIT P.C. RES0. NO. 1598: FOSTER & KLEISER USE PERMIT P.C. RES0. NO. 1599: EUGENE DE LUCA USE PERMIT - AMENDED P.C. RES0. NO. 1594-A~: ~0 So FOSTER & KLEISER POSTER PANEL FOR BADEN PARKING LOT: VARIANCE Resolution No. 1596 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request to erect a 4-unit apartment at 412 ~ommercial Avenue on a 3,700 square foot lot instead of 3 units, subject to the condition that a balcony be provided for lower front apartment. ~ Councilman Rozzi moved, secouded by Councilman Bertucelli and wegularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1597 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be g~anted for the request for an addition to the present retail drug store in SUnshine Gardens Shopping Center on Mission Road, subject to the follow- ing condition: that access to loading door and screening for garbage cans be approved by the Architectural Committee. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendatiou of the Planuing Commission be approved and accepted. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1598 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request to erect an additional 2'2" x 19t2'' sign on their property at 196 Freeway Street. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Couucilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Plan~niug Commission be approved and accepte~. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1599 was received from the Plauning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request to erect a 12' x 25' outdoor advertising structure on E1Camino Real, 75 feet north of Second Street, not to exceed 22 feet in overall height. Mayor Ahem remarked that this matter had been discussled at the study session earlier and that if there were no objections it would be continued for further Council study. No obJeictions were registered. Robert Vago, owner of the Hallmark House, property owner adja- cent to the locatiou of the sign, stated that he was not ouly objecting in behalf of himself but also in behalf of the adja- cent property owners whose names appeared on a petition which he had circulated. Discussion followed concerning the number of outdoor advertisiug billboards within the City limits on E1 Camino Real in comparison to those located iu San Bruno and Millbrae. Mr. Vago then further c~mmeuted that the property owner had not been contacted concerning the installation of the sign and had indicated, when he had spoken to her, that she did not desire such a sign. Mr. Galbraith of the firm of Foster and Kleiser mentioned to Council the discussion he had with Mr. Vago conceruing the sign, stating that it was their desire to laudscape this installation so that it would not detract from the Motel. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem continued the ~atter for further Council study. USE PERMIT Resolutiou No. 159~-A, amending Resolution No. 159~, was received from the Planning Comnission recommending permis- siou be granted for the request to erect a second single family dwelling on Second Lane to the rear of 735 Baden Avenue, subject to the following conditions: (1) ~hat the existing structure on Baden Avenue be painted and auy budldiug violations be corrected prior to obtaining an occupancy permit for the proposed struc- ture; (2) that detail on landscaping of the entire property be presented to the Architectural Committee for its approval. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. Inter-Office Memorandum dated April[ 9, 1963, received from the Planning Officer recommending approval of the offer of Foster and Kleiser to erect a public service poster panel on municipal parking lot on Baden Avenue for exclusive use of public service copy. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded bw Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the PlaBning Commission be approved and accepted. DONCORDO USE PERMIT P.C. RESO. NO. 1593: USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1593 from the Planning CommiSsion was continued from the previous meeting for Council study.~ The Planning Commission recommended permission be granted for the request to store wrecked autos on the rear of the property ~t 505 Mayfair Avenue, subject to the following conditions:(1 that cars not be dismantled on the site; (25 that cars may not be stored over ten days; (3) that the area is to be entirely screened from the street with a board fence six feet high. FIRE CHIEF MARCHI PERMANENT APPOINTMENT: -~- 0 0 0 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC . ~tE~qERAGE C 0NTROL: Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted with the conditions enum- erated. Council further requested the following additional con- ditions be added: (1) that the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean condition; (2) that the Use Permit shall run for a term of one year, after whick review of the use and its effect on the area shall be made to determine whether Ithe permit shall be renewed or reissued. Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 12, 1963, from Cit Aiello concerning the completion of John A. Marchi's p ary period as Fire Chiefaadd recomwending he be placed permanent status. Manager robation- on a Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regu- larly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and accepted and John A. Narchi be given permanent appointment. The following application was received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Gerald Crider and Bunny Crider - Application for Off Sale Beer and Wine at 720 E1Camino Real. There being no objections, Mayor A~ern ordered the replort filed. MONTHLY REPORTS: Monthly Reports for March, 1963, were received from: Building Inspection Department Fire Department Police Department Library. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the reports ac- cepted and placed on file. GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Ahem at this time made the following appointments: APPOIN~AWLENTS: COMMENDATION - FIRE CHIEF MARCHI: DISCUSSION -- BILLBOARDS ON EL CAMIN0 REAL: AD JOURNMENT:  ~LY SUBMITTED, ~ity Clerk Harold Varni as a member of the Personnel Board Jack Ferro as a member of the Library Board Marie Raffaelli as a member of the Planning Commission Phillip Van Der Leest as a member of the Recreation Commission. Councilman Rozzi moved, ' seconded by Councilman Bertuc~lli and regularly carried, _that the appointments as made by the Mayor be confirmed./ There being nothing further, Mayor Ahem asked if any 'member of the City Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Councilman Bertucelli extended his thanks to Fire Chief Marchi for a Job well done in his appointment as the head of his department. There being nothing further from any member of the CoUncil, Mayor Ahem asked if any member of the audience had anythin~ they wished to offer. Mr. Victor Boido commented on the earlier discussion concerning the request of Foster and Kleiser for permission to erect a sign on E1Camino Real. He suggested to Council that since there were so many outdoor advertising billboards already that Council should consider first the local business men rather than some out of town billboard oow.pany. Further discussion followe, d, after which, there bein~ nothing further, Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to May 6, 1963, at-8:00 p.m. Time of adjournment: 9:55 p.m. A May or