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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1967-06-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COU4~,IL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1967 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNiT NO. 2A CLAIMS: STONEGATE RIDGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIM: PUBLIC H~ARING P. C. RESO. NO. 2080: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ahern at 8:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. No invocation was given. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi None Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1967. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1967 be approved as submitted. Mayor Ahern then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as sub- mitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the regular claims totaling $92,033.65 be approved for payment. Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as submitted for payment. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1 totaling $798.45 be approved for payment Cabot. Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park. Unit No. 2 Claims: Cooper-Clark & Associates claims dated May 24, 1967 for Job Nos. 381-AC, 381-AC-3, 381-L4 and 381-Q4 totaling $2,043.80 for soils engineering services. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 be approved for payment. Cabot. Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claims: (a) Cooper-Clark & Associates claims dated May 24, 1967 for Job Nos. 381-AC, 381-AC-3, 381-L4 and 381-Q4 totaling $2,043.81 for soils engineering services. (b) Carlisle claim dated May 24, 1967 in the zmount of $606.60 for 125 Leaf Bond & Coupon File Books - Cancelled Bonds and Coupons. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Counc]lmah Cortesi and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A be approved for payment. Stoneqate Ridqe Assessment District No. 1 Claim: Gribaldo, Jacobs, Jones and Associates claim dated May 9, 1967 in the amount of $109.50 for soils engineering services. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Stonegate Ridge Assessment District No. 1 be approved for payment. The next item was the continued Public Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 2080 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT PETITION OF CAESAR-CALLAN HOMES, INC., SO AS TO REZONE AN APPROXINtATELY 180-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND FROM A 'U' DISTRICT TO A 'PC' DISTRICT." City Attorney Noonan requested a continuance, stating that from the last meeting, an Agreement was negotiated with the developers for the transfer into trust of the remaining acreage about 300 acres to secure the delivery of parks, free and clear, and to grade park and fire station sites. He stated that a conference was held today and the Agree- ment was executed and delivered to the Title Company for filing tomorrow, the deeds to the park site and fire station sites were recorded, and it appears the City has solved the park and fire station sites in Westborough There being no objections, Mayor Ahern continued the Public Hearing. 149 PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT 53 FAMILY RECREATION CENTER .' PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT 54 CHURCH OF CHRI ST.' 5o 5-o PUBLIC HEARING GRASSI AMERICAN CORP: RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING C.C. & F. UNITS NO. 2 AND NO. 2-A~ The next item to be considered was the Public Hearing on the Notice of Hearing of the Appeal from Use Permit Order 53 of the South San Francisco Planning ~ommission to establish a Family Recreation Center at 1103 E1Camino Real. Mayor Ahem declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that there only was a letter of appeal from the applicant. However, at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, a telephone call was received from Mrs. Schmuck, the applicant's wife, statSng that they wished to withdraw their appeal as filed. The request for withdrawal was made not only with the City Clerk's office, but with the Planning office as well. A request was made by the City Clerk that the appllcant file a letter to this effect for the City's records. Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone present wished to register a protest. There being none, the Public Hearing was ordered closed. Councilman Roz2i moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted and that the request be denied. The next item was the Public Hearing on the Notice of Hearing of the Appeal from Use Permit Order 54 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission Application by Church of Christ to establish a Church complex at 361 Alta Vista Drive in an R1 District. Mayor Ahem declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that a petition signed by residents of the area had been filed, appealing the decision o{ the Planning Commission in this regard. Mayor Ahem then asked if anyone present wished to register an oral protest. Mr. Peter Neofotistos, 374 Alta Vista Drive, registered a protest to the granting of the Use Permit, based on congestion of parking, size of the area, and increased traffic conditions. He requested that Council deny the request. Mr. Frank Adasiewicz, 360 Alta Vista Drive, registered a protest on the basis that it was not a proper location for a church, the narrowness of the street, number of churches already in the area and increased traffic. At the request of the Mayor, City Mamager.~ie[lo read the Chief of Police's recommend- ation after which he read the recommendations of the Planning Commission and excerpts of the Minutes of that meeting in which the Planning Commission recommended the granting of the Use Permit. Mr. Robert Miller, agent for the applicant, spoke in favor, requesting Council to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission, commenting that the appeal had been filed after some misconceptions to this application. Mr. Miller stated that the parking was in accordance with the code, that the congregation would he a small one, that there was adequate parking and would have no increased traffic problems. Mrs. Mary Ortner, 32 Escanyo Drive, commented that she felt the Planning Commission's decision should be upheld and that, in her opinion, there would be no increased traffic in the area. There being no further comments, Mayor Ahern ceclared the Public Hearing closed, after which the City Attorney explained to Council the motion they could adopt if they desire to grant, that it is not detrimental to the health and welfare of the City under Section 623 of the Zoning Ordinance and that it would he granted under the terms set forth in the Use Permit; if Council finds that it is detrimental, hy motion, Council may deny the permit, City Attorney Noonan stated that if the motior was made in favor, then that motion would carry the findings that it is not detrimental to the welfare of the City. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilmar. Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted with the stipulations as set forth hy the City Attorney. The next item was the Public Hearing on the Notice of Hearing of the Appeal to the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for the resubdivi~ion of Grassi American Corporation property at the southeasterly cotter of South Canal Street and South Maple Avenue, the appeal having been filed by the l~w office of Thomas Bocci, in behalf of the aPplicant. City attorney Noonan stated that he had received a call from Mr..Thomas Bocci, attorney for the applicant, who requested a continuance until the meeting of July 3, 1967 inasmuch as he would be on vacation until this time, There being no objections, Mayor Ahern contin%ed the Public Hearing. City Attorney Noonan stated that the plans an¢ speciCications have not as yet been received from the engineering firm as they corcerned- the first five resolutions listed and until such plans and specifications have been xeceived, suggested that the matter be continued. This was also in accordance with the request of the attorneys for the district. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The resolutions continued were as follows: "A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CABOT, CABOT & FORBES I~'DUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 AND UNIT NO. 2-A." 150 RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING C.C. & F. UNITS NO. 2 AND NO. (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 468~ ACCEPTING GRANT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY FASEMENT GREENVIEW CONE~ONS: RESOLUTIONS UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE FACILITIES - STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT NO. 1: RESOLUTION NO. 4687 AUTHORIZES EXECUTION OF CONTRACT SERS - VALUATION: RESOLUTION NO. 4688 ACCEPTING RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT - GALWAY PLACE: RESOLUTION NO. 4689 ADDITIONAL INDEMNITY TO SURVIVORS OF POLICF~ENT AND FIRF~EN: RESOLUTION NO. 4690 COMd~ENDING MRS. MYRTLE COTTER: RESOLUTION NO. 4691 RATIFYING N~EMO OF UNDER- STANDING - WESTERN PIPE CASES: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE - CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 AND UNIT NO. 2-A ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS RECLAMATION AND GRADING STAGE NO. 2." "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS - CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 AND NO. 2-A ASSESSMF~T DISTRICTS RECLAMATION AND GRADING STAGE NO. 2." "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNiT NO. 2 THIRD SALE - $500,000." "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVFJ~ENT BONDS - CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UN2T NO. 2-A SECOND SALE - $500,000." City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolttion which had been prepared, after which Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT PURPOSES - GREENVIEW COM~ONS.V Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next items to be considered were the resolutions entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT RELATING TO TH~ INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE FACILITIES - STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT NO. 1 AND AD3ACENT LANDS" and "A RESO- LUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE FUTURE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE FACILITIES - STONEC~TE RIDGE UNIT NO. 1 AND AD3ACENT LANDS." At the request of the City Attorney and there being no objections, Mayor Ahern continued the resolutions. City Manager Aiello explained briefly that this orders a study, after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MAKING A VALUATION." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and C~ido 3. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. City AttorneyNoonan explained that this is t~e street next to the fire station site in Westborough, after which Councilman Cortesi introduced: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT OF RIGHT-OF- WAY FOR GALWAY PLACE - WESTBOROUGH." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido 3. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that this woulc provide a supplemental indemnity to the survivors of policemen and firemen, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL INDEMNITY TO SURVIVORS OF POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido 3. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that this resolution had been prepared to honor Mrs. Myrtle Cotter who was retiring as Principal of the Hillside Boulevard School, after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING NLRS. MYRTLE COTTER Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. City AttorneyNoonan explained the next resolutions by stating that these concerned the claims which were filed in behalf of cities by the Attorney Geneml's office against certain pipe manufacturing companies for price fixing. He stated that he was in receipt of the Attorney General's report and that in addition, also received the following documents: 1. The Memorandum of Understanding for Settlement of West Coast Plpe Cases Between All Plaintiffs and Certain Defendants 2. The Memorandum of Understanding Among Counsel for Plaintiffs in Western Pipe Cases. Mayor Ahern then requested that the record show the receipt and filing of the documents. City Attorney Noonan said he had two resolutions$ the first resolution is in regard to the distribution of settlement of funds among Plaintiffs and the second one, ratifies and authorizes the covenant. City Attorney Noonan said there should be a motion authorizing execution of all docu- ments necessary, carrying the aforementioned documents as submitted by the Attorney General. Councilman Rozzi so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Councilman Rozzi introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG C~JNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS IN WESTRRN PIPE CASES - RE: DISTRIBUTION OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS AMONG PLAINTIFFS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido 3. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. 151 RESOLUTION NO. 4692 RATIFYING, AFFIRMING AND APPROVING J~MO OF UNDERSTANDING- PIPE CASES: RESOLUTION NO. 4693 COMM~NDING ATTORNEY GENERAL AND HIS STAFF: _ ogo ORDINANCE NO. 563 GRANTING CATV FRANCHISE: 2nd Reading/Adopti on PARKING BAN WITHIN SO. S.F. INDUSTRIAL PARK: IO3 REQUEST OF THE SANTO CHRISTO SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL FIESTA: LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST OF LIBRARIAN I~URETTA HUSSAR. .--~-'"~-" 0 0 0 MONTHLY REPORTS: DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: / / - CLAY AVENUE OVERPASS DISCUSSION: Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION RATIFYING, AFFIRMING AND APPROVING N~MORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SETTLF~ENT OF WEST COAST PIPE CASES BETWEF_N ALL PLAINTIFFS AND CERTAIN DEFENEANTS DATED MAY 5, 1967." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido 3. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan stated that a resolution was being prepared commending the Attorney General and his staff for his contribution to the welfare of the State and in particular, the City of South San Francisco, after which Councilman Rocca intro- duced: "A RESOLUTION COM~NDING HONORABLE THOMAS LYNCH, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND HIS STAFF FOR THE RESULTS ACHIEVED IN THE WESTERN PIPE LINE CASES." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilme~ Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido 3. Rozzi, Noes, none. Absent, none. Mayor Ahern ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained 5he ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Bertucelli moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety he waived and ~hat the ordinance he passed and adopted by reading title only~ seconded hy Councilman Rocca and passed hy unanimous vote. Councilman Rozzi moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GRANTING A FRANCHISE OR LICENSE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM WIIHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be~ssed and adopted by the following roll call vote. Roll.call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido 3. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the request dated May 15, 1967 from the South San Francisco Industrial Park Association to ban parking on the streets within the Industrial Park area. Mayor Ahern stated that if there are no objections, the matter would be referred to the office of the City Manager to request a Stucy and Report from the Planning Commission and that the City Manager then forward notification to the property owners advising them of the request for the banning of parking and the agency which had requested this ban. The communication dated June 6, 1967 from the Santo Christo Society requesting per- mission to hold its annual Fiesta on July 29 anC 30, 1967, with a request to decorate the streets as has previously been done, was the next item for Council's attention. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the request as submitted be granted. The next item was the request of Principal Librarian Lauretta Hussar dated April 18, 1967 for a two-weeks Leave of Absence without pay to attend a six-weeks summer session at San Jose State College from July 24, 1967 throug~ August 6, 1967. Accompanying Was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 5, 1967 from Dr. Alvarez, Library Administrator, recommending approval, wi ;h the concurrence of the City Manager. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman B.~rtucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of Dr. Alvarez, Library Administrator, and City Manager Aiello be approved and accepted and the leave of absence granted. Monthly Reports were received from the following: Building Inspection Department - May 1967 Fire Department - May 1967 There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the reports accepted and placed on file. Department of Alcoholic Beveraqe Control: (a) Application as filed by AN~RICO LAZZARI and GUIDO TEANI for Off Sale Beer and Wine at 354 Commercial Avenue. (b) Application as filed by GLADYS and M. GONZALEZ for On Sale Beer at 102 Grand Avenue. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the reports filed. City Manager Aiello stated that the City had received from District IV the architectural plans for completion of the overpass, substantially in agreement with the plans pre- viously submitted to City Council and which was approved by Council and forwarded to the Home Owners Association. He further stated that the City had not been notified, but approval of the plans were issued verbally by several members of the organization and by Mr. Murphy and the installation to be made as designed. Mr. Daniel Murphy, 104 Sutton Avenue, stated that he wished to apologize to Mr. Aiello. He said that three weeks ago, they had sent the letter and he was told at the present time, tonight, the letter had been sent, but that the City had not received it so he did not know what to say. He said he was sorry and woulc try to follow it up but was unable to get the letter for the City Manager that night. City Manager Aiello stated Council could authorize a letter to the State approving the design submitted and asking the State to go ahea¢. Councilman Rozzi so moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried. 152 DISCUSSION CONCERNING ~ESTBOROUGH PARK: DISCUSSION CONCERNING FIVE TRAFFIC & SAFETY ITEMS IN WESTBOROUGH: DISCUSSION CONCERNING DUNMAN AVENUE OVERPASS: The next item was the communication from the ~estborough Home Owners Improvement Association dated May 16, 1967 over the signature of H. D. Merrill, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the Association, requesting permission to speak on the matter of the 15 acres of graded land f~r a park site in the area which was to have been delivered by Caesar-Callan Homes on or before October 1, 1966. He requested permission to speak on the matter. City Attorney Noonan was requested by Mayor Ahem to explain what had taken place concerning this matter. City Attorney Noonan explained the Agreement which had been negotiated with the developers, the deeds which had been received to the park site and fire station site, that the Agreement had been executed and the deeds recorded. Mr. Merrill, 2401Bantry Lane, commented on the interest'of the residents in the area whom he represented, stating that they wished to 90 on record as endeavoring to acquire the parks so that the residents in the area would know that they were doing their job. Further discussion followed at which time the City Attorney in detail explained the areas which were involved by the Agreement, the control the City had in this regard and the right to a temporary park site. Discussion then followed regarding the Landscape Architect to be selected and the grading which was to follow after landscaping plans had been approved. The next item was the communication dated May 22, 1967 which was received from the W~estborough Homeowners Improvement Association Dyer the signature of Herbert A. Bloom, Chairman of the Traffic & Sa~y Committee, requesting permission to speak on five items as they effect their area and which have 9een pending for some time. These were listed as follows: (1) The stop lights at Westborough Boulevard and Oakmont- Callan Drives; (2) The estimated date of commencement of the widening of Westborough Boulevard~ (3) The estimated date of completion of the widening of ~estborough Boulevard; (4) The estimated date of commencement of the Fire Station at ~estborough Boulevard at Galway Place; (5) The possibility of constructing a pedestrian overpass at ~estborough Boulevard and Galway Place. Mr. Herbert A. Bloom, 2480 Ardee Lane, remarked that since the annextion of their area to the City, many discussion had taken place regarding police and fire protection as well as other safety measures important to the residents. He spoke on the possible~ assistance by the City of Daly City but stated chat the residents preferred their o~n~fire department, asking.as to when the City expected to start construction on the fire house site, when it was expected to be completed, also if the City had financing ready to perform the work. Mayor Ahern replied that the City had interviewed three or four architects and were about to choose one to design the fire house in order that the grading of the fire station could be completed with the remaining area. He remarked that one would be chosen soon since the Council was quite interesced in the protection of the residents as well. Lengthy discussion then followed at which time ~r. Bloom spoke on the items of the stop lights at ~estborough Boulevard and Oakmonc-Callan Drives, the estimated date of commencement of the widening of ~estborough BouLevard, the estimated date of completion of the widening of ~estborough Boulevard, and the possibility of constructing a pedestrian overpass at Westborough Boulevard and Galway Place since they were all related, again requested as to when construction was to start and be completed. He mentioned the need for these items due to the increased pedescrian and vehicular growth in the area due to development. He then explained from a map the need for the acquisition of property to accommodate the overpass, filing the map with the City~r its further engineering use. Mayor Ahem replied that before the City took any finalizing action, it should have the opinions and recommendations of the experts involved; that Council has been cognizant of these matters for some time and were interested in their solution as well. Further discussion followed relative to the four matters mentioned during which time mention was made concerning an agreement between the County and the developers which was in detail explained by the City Manager. City Manager Aiello commented that there had been some unwillingness by the developer to contribute according to the original plan and until this matter was resolved, left the City in a rather rough position as to the matter of contribution. Further discussion followed concerning all of the items discussed with regards to Westborough. Mr. David Friedenberg,2395 Bourbon Court, briefly commented on the matter of the pro- posed traffic light, suggested that the installation be as soon as possible with regards to the widening of Westborough Boulevard. Mr. Dan Murphy, 104 Sutton Avenue, brought to Council's attention a hazard which existed on the Dunman overpass in that children were climbing over the guard rails and could very easily fall lo the street below, stating that some provisions should be made for the complete fencing in of the overpass to prevent what has been taking place. City Attorney Noonan suggested that the City contact its insurance carrier requesting that their representative and safety engineers make a survey and recommendation in order that they would be then on notice concerning the risk. This was referred to the City Manager by Mayor Ahem. Mr. Murphy then asked as to when a meeting would be held with their representatives relative to the matter of a park site in their area. DISCUSSION CONCERNING CLOSING OF STREET.' OVERPASS DISCUSSION: REAPPOINTNt~NT OF M. SENALDI - HOUSING; 3. FERRO -LIBRARY; M. BRONSTEIN - PARKING COM.: oA - I GOOD AND WELFARE.' AMBULANCE RESPONSE CO~A~]ENTS: DISCUSSION CONCERNING COURT HOUSE BUILDING SIGN: 7 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ahem replied that a meeting would be held very soon. Mr. Murphy then asked concerning the closing of the street next to the old Christiansen Dairy property to which the City Attorney stated that the title appeared to be clouded and that it would take a detailed examination with the title company. Mrs. Mary Ortner, 32 Escanyo Drive, remarked t~at she had spoken to the Fire Chief present in the audience concerning the matter of fire protection in Westborough and that he had informed her that a mutual aid program existed among Cities who would lend assistance to each other in the event it 'Nas necessary. She then commented on the widening of Westborough Boulevard and the Hatter of an overpass, suggesting to the representatives of Westborough that they keep in contact with the County as to the planning in order that they would not be caught by surprise as the residents in her area were. She briefly commented on the pe~tigns which had been received relative to a request for an overpass near the new library site, stating that these signatures represented people throughout the City and not one particular area. Mayor Ahern at this time offered for Council's confirmation the reappointments of Mr. Mark Senaldi to the Housing Authority, Mr. 3ack Ferro to the Library Board, and Mr. Milton Bronstein to the Parking Place Commission. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the Mayor's reappointmentsbe confirmed. Mayor Ahem at this time asked if any member of the Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Councilman Rocca brought to Council's attention the matter of Mrs. Lorraine Cooper's notification to Council at their last meeting regarding the delay in ambulance service which she experienced recently. Councilman Rocca at this time read to the Council excerpts from an Inter-Office Memorandum from the Chief of Police in which he stated the call came in as a non-emergency type and he likewise pointed out in 18 months' experience, service had been very satisfactory. He commented that the City should be proud of its ambulance service for the resicents. Councilman Cortesi brought to Council's attention a complaint he had received relative to no directional sign to the Court House builcing on Mission Road, stating that some installation should be made to direct people to this area. Police Chief Fabbrl stated that a sign existed on the front of the building but that since this was County property, such signs would have to be placed by that agency. City Manager Aiello was requested by the Mayor to contact the County regarding this matter. Mayor Ahem asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to offer anything under Good and ~elfare. There being none, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 9:31 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITT2D, City C 1 er~(- APPROVED: *The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.