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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1968-08-05REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCIS(I) HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968 TIME~ pEA~E~ CALL TO ORDER~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND II~CATIO~: ROLL CALL: MINUTES CLAIMS: PAI~ING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMSs CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PAI~ UNIT NO. 2 CLAIMS: CABOT, CIBOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PAl~ UNIT NO. 2A CLAIms PUBLIC HEARING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. I s ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SUPERVISOR FITZGERALD: 8100 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hell. The meeting was c~lled to order by~ayor Bertucelli at 8s02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence of Reverend Carl Erickson of the Brentwood Orthodox Presbyterian Church, no invocation was given. Presents Absents Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank M~ni, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkmp. None Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the adjourned regular ~eeting of July 8, 1968 and the regular meeting of July 15, 1968. Council~an Aborn moved, seconded by Councilmen Rocca and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 8, 1968 and the regular meeting of July 15, 1968 be approved as submitted. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman ~aeuini and regularly Carried, that the regular claims, totaling $69,724.30, be approved for payment. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was · motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as submitted for payment. Councilmen Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Steinka~p and regularly carried, that the claims es subatitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $18.38, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Perk, Unit No..2 Cleimss (a) Wtlsey & Ham claim dated July 16, 1968 covering Invoices Nos. 4343, 4344, 4345, 4346 and 4347, totaling $6,648.25, for Engineering Services through June 30, 1968. (b) Cooper-Clark & Associates claim dated July 17, 1968 covering Job Nos. 381-AC-4, 381-Q4, 381-L7 and 381-AC-5, totaling $3,115.15, for Engineering Services for the period of May 27, 1968 through June 28, 1968. (c) Cooper-Clark.& Associates claim dated July 18, 1968 covering Job Nos. 381-AC-4 and 381-AC-5, totaling $454.95 for Engineering Services for the period of July 1, 1968 - July 12, 1968. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Steinke~p and regularly carried, that the claims as sub, trod for Cabot, C~bot & Forbes Industrial Park, Uitit No. 2, be approved for palment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claims: (a) Wtlsey & Ham claim dated July 16, 1968 covering Invoices Nos. 4343, 4344, 4345, 4346 and 4347, totaling $6,648.28, for Engineering Services through June 30,.1968. (b) Cooper-Clark & Associates claim dated July 17, 1968 covering Job Nos. 381-AC-4, 381-Q4, 381-L7 and 381-ACo5, totaling $3,115.15, for Engineering Services for the period of May 27, 1968 through June 28, 1968. (c) Cooper-Clark & Associates claim dated July 18, 1968 covering Job Nos. 381-AC-4 and 381-AC05, totaling $454.95, for Engineering Services for the period of July 1, 1968 - July 12, 19~8. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councils~n Steinka~p and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be approved for payment* The next it~nwaa the Notice of Hearing - Underground Utility District No. 1 Underground Installation of Wires and Facilities. Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied none had been received by his office. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, ~ayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Bertucelli at this time acknowledged the presence of Supervisor Ja~es Fitzgerald of the Sen Marco County Board of Supervisors. RESOLUTION NO. 4894 ESTABLISHING TIME & PLACe- FOR REGULAR, AGENDA, CON- FERENCE, STUDY MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCILs* ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 569 IMPOSING DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX ON SALE OF REAL PROPERTYs let Reading/Introduction ORDINANCE ORDERING REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD STRUCTURES & INSTII.L~TION OF UNDER- GROUND FACILITIES IN UNDER(ItOUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1: let Reading/Introduction RL CAMINO WIDENING PROJECT s P.C. PESO. NO. 2094 AMENDMENT OF GENERAL PLANt CIH PLANNER'S REPORTs AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT fOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR INDOOR SWIMMING POOLs CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 1968 TRAFFIC SIGNAL City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution which would establish time ~and place for regular, agenda, conference and study meetings with the basic change of study meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday nights to commence on Wednelday, September 4, 1968, after which Councilman Ma~atni introduced the resolution entitleds "A RESOLUTION ESTABLI~t- lNG TIME AND PLACE FOR RE~JLAR, AGENDA (DNFERE~CE, AND STUDY MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; IltE PROCE~JRE FOR CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS~ &ND ~ SCHEIIJLE OF COUNCIL COIBII SSION CONFERENCES. # Roll call vote was as fellowes Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, patrick E, Ahern, F. Frank ~a~aini, Andrew Rocca and Warren steinkaap. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mayor Bertucelli ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman Rocca moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Aborn and passed by unanimous vote. Council~an Aborn moved that the ordinance entitleds "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OR)IN/diCE 569 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OFT HE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY $TNIP TAXON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY,t" the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, and seconded b~ Councilman Rocca and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, Fo Frank Maeaini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkaap. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next matter for Council*s consideration was the ordinance ordering rmoval of overhead structures, wires and facilities and installation of underground facilities in Underground Utility District No. 1 Discussion followed after which October 7, 1968was fixed as the date on which affected property owners aust be ready to receive the underground service, and November 4, 1968 was fixed as the timewithin which such work must be done. Mayor Bertucelli ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman~aa~ini moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Rocca and passed by unanimous vote. Councilmen ~aamini moved that the ordinance entitleds "AN ORDINANCE ORDERING REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD STRUCTURES, WIRES AND FACILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND WIRES AND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows8 Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Maaaini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next lteawas the coaaunication dated July 16, 1968 fromM r. Alan S. Hart, Division of Highways, concerning proposed E1Camino Real Widening Project between south of Silo&th Lane in San Bruno and 0.1 mile north of Orange Avenue in South San Francisco. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Me~orandua dated July 18, 19~8 from the Director of Public Works reco~aending that the City Council authorize expenditure of $275,000.00 as the City*s share of the E1Camino Real Widening Project. Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Council~ Maeeaini and regularly carried, that the rec~end&tion of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. Planning Coesission Resolution No. 2094 entitteds "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL lltEREOF THAT THE GENERAL PLAN OFTHE CITY BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED NATURAL RESOURCES ADDENDUM TO THE ~RKING-LIVING AREAS ELFJIENT THEREOF" was the next ite~ for Council*s attention. There being no objections, ~ayor Bertucelli requested that the resolution be considered together with the General Plan when it was considered. The next iteawas the City Planner*s Report to the City Council with respect to Use Per, it and Variance .Requests considered on July 23, 1968. There being no Objections, MaYor Bertucelli ordered the Report accepted and placed on f~: The next matter was the request of the City Manager for authorization of City Staff to negotiate a contract with the fire of Yuill-Thornton, Warner and Levikew for architectur services in connection with construction of an indoor swiaIing pool. Councilman Steinkaap moved, seconded by Councilman Aborn that the Recreation and Parks Co~ission be authorized to negotiate a contract with the fire of Yuill-Thornton, Waxier and Levikew. Mayor Bertucelli requested that the motion contain the date of April 1969 as the com- pletion date for the whole project and it was also requested by Councilman Aborn that the motion contain the prevision that the Recreation and Parks Department subait monthll reports to the City Council relative to the progress of the project. The requests of ~ayor Bertucelli and Councilmen Ahern were included inthe motion and second~h was regularly carried. The next iteawas the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 10, 1968 from the Director of Public Works subedtting for approval Change Order No. I for the installation of approxi .... -- -~ ~k- ---a~,~,:+ ,n ~arrv additional conductors, for added:phase controls a PROPERTY: procedure for introduction. Councilman Rocca moved that reading of the ordinance in 1st Reading/Introduction its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Ahem moved that the ordinance entitleds "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 569 ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY STALLo TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY,'" the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, and seconded by Councilman Rocca and passed by the following roll call vote. ORDINANCE ORDERING REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD STRJJCTURES & INSTALLATION OF UNDER- GROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1: 1st Reading/Introduction Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern F. Frank l~ini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next matter for Council's consideration was the ordinance ordering removal of overhead structures, wires and facilities and installation of underground facilities in Underground Utility District No. 1 Discussio~ followed after which October 7, 19&Swan fixed as the date on which affectm property owners must be ready to receive the underground service, and November 4, 1968 was fixed as the timewithin which such work must be done. Mayor Bertucelli ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance wi read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regar< procedure for introduction. Councilman Mammini moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Rocca and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Maaea!nt moved that the ordinance entitled: "mN ORDINANCE ORDERING REMOVAL OF OV~J~HEAD STRUCTURES, WIRES AND FACILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND WIRES AND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1," the entire reading of which has beer duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the followi~ roll call vote. Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J, Bertucelli, Patrick E, Ahern~ F. Frank Mamdni, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RL CAMINO WIDENING PROJECT s The next item was the coemunication dated July 16, 1968 from Mr. Alan S. Hart, Dtvisim of Highways, concerning proposed E1Camino Real Widening Project between south of Smsa1 Lane in San Bruno and 0.1 edle north of Orange Avenue in South San Francisco. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 18, 1968 from the Director of Public Works recommending that the City Council authorize expenditure of $275,000.00 as the Cityes share of the E1Camino Real Widening Project. P.C. RESO. NO. 2094 AMENOMERT OF GENERAL PLAN: Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Counctlmm~ Maemini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. Planning Coesission Resolution No. 2094 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CO, MISS] OF THE CITYOF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE GENERAL PLAN OFTHE CITY B~ AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED NATURAL RESOURCES ADDENDUM TO THE I~)R~ING-LIVINGAREAS ELINT THEREOF" was the next itm for Counciles attention. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucellt requested that the resolution be considere¢ together with the General Plan when it was considered. CITY PLANNEReS REPORTs The next ttem was the City Planneres Report to the City Council with respect to Use Permit and Variance Requests considered o~July 23, 1968. There being no objections, MaYor Bertucelli ordered the Report accepted and placed on t AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR INDOOR SWlMI~NG POOL: The next matter was the request of the City Manager for authorization of City Staff to negotiate a contract with the firm of Yuill-Thor~ton, Warner and Levikow for archite~tt services in connection with construction of an indoor swimming pool. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the Recreation and Parks Comeission be authorized to negotiate a contract with the firm of Yuill-Thornton, and Levikew. Mayor Bertucelli requested that the motion contain the date of April 1969 as the com- pletion date for the ~d~ole project and it was also requested by Councilman Ahern that the motion contain the prevision that the Recreation and Parks Department submit ~onthJ reports to the City Council relative to the progress of the project. The requests of Mayor Bertucelli and Councilman Ahern were included in the motion and secondwt~lch was regularly carried. " CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 1968 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 10, 1968 from the Director of Public Works submitting for approval Change Order No. 1 for the installation of approx~ mately 100 ft. of 1~" cendBLt to carry additional conductors for added~phase controls Sp. Airport Boulevard - San Marco Avenue Intersection. CHANGE ORDER NO. I 1968 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTs CHANGe- ORDER NO. ? RECL/U4ATION GRADING C.C.& F. NOS. 2 & 2As $1TENSION OF TIME OF COMPLETION TO PIOM~ CONSTRUCTION CO. CON~ ACCEPTANCE OF NORKt AUTHO- RIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF CI)MPLETION - C.C.& F. NOS. 2&2As TENNIS .COURT li~ROYEI/ENTS FI~IAL ACCEPTANCE AND' AffrNORIZATZON TO FILE NOTICE OF COmPLeTIONs APPOINTMENT OF HARBOR SUPERINTENDENTs ..... /<2_00o AWARD OF ¢20NTRACT ,,~..TON DUMP PICY,,UP FOR ~INAs Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilmen Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public WOrks be approved and accepted. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 11, 1968 from the Director of Public Works submitting for approval Change Order No. 7 to the Piombu Construction Company contract for Reclamation Grading, Stage 2, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Units' No. 2 and No. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, tlmt the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 22, 1968 from the Director of Public Works recom- mending extension of time of completion to July 16, 1968 te the Piombo Construction Company contract for Reclamation Grading, Stage 2, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes IndustrialPark, Units No. 2 and No. 2At acceptance of work and authorization to file Notice of Completiom. was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Aborn end regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works for the extension of time of cmapletionl acceptance of work be approved and accepted and Notice of Cmapletion filed. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 15, 1968 frOm the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks advising of work completion of Tennis Court Improvements at Orange Memorial Parkl recommending final acceptance and authorization to file Notice of COmpletion. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved and accepted and Notice of Completion filed. Mayor Bertucellt at this time invited the residents of South San Francisco to view their new tennis courts at Orange Memorial Park. The next matter to be considered by the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 5, 1968 from City Manager Aiello recommending that Mr. Merwin Henson be appointed Harbor Superintendent effective August 16, 1968, with further recmmendation that Edward Le~hTbe ~3po~n~ Assistant Harbor Superintendent and cltl~ified Harbor I~!nt~naneecMan Itl retroactive to 3uly 1, 1968 and George Flllipo be classified Harbor Maintenance Man II retroactive to July 1, 1968. Councilman Mamaini then moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and accepted in the matter of the appointment of the Marina Superintendent. Councilman Rocca seconded the m~tten, stating:that it include the three conditions which included the the reclassification of Mr. Leahy and Mr. Fillipo,.retroactive to ~uly 1, 1968. Councilman Mmmaini commented that his motion contained all of the conditions mentioned. Mayor Bertucelli requested the Ctty Manager to forward a letter to Mr. Hanson advising him as to the conditions of his appointment in that he was leaving a Civil Service position for an appointed one and that his answer be filed with the City. City Manager Aiello stated that he would have such a letter filed setting forth his under- standing of the condition. Motion as made was regularly carried, Councilman Ahern voting "No" stating that he would like to explain why he cast such a vote. He remarked that among the twenty-five applicants, the man who had been working there for three years was one of the two men who was recOm- mended for the position. He stated that during his tenure on the City Council, it had been his philosophy that the City should try to advance within the department and that when the City selected personnel from another department, it could hurt the initiative of the employees. He further stated that he could not understand how a man could be two ou~ of twenty-five, conducting harbor operations under very adverse conditions, and still not be selected. He concluded by stating that personnel within a department--whewerk hard and wish to get ahead, should be considered. Councilman Maamini commented that he was a firm believer that the people of South San Francisco and the tax payers were entitled to the best possible man for the Job. In reviewing the applications, it was his opinion that Mr. Hanson was better qualified and that he was the one that should be appointed. Councilman Rocca stated that while it was the policy to advance people from within the ranks, nevertheless, the City's duty was to select a person who, it would seem, best filled the position for the benefit of the City. In this case, it was the opinion of the City that Mr. Hanson was the one best suited for the position. Councilman Steinkamp concurred in the comments of Councilmen Mammini and Rocca, stating that he felt the City should obtain the best possible qualified man. Mayor Bertucelli remarked that the City surveyed the personnel within the department, stating that he, too, felt appointments should come from within the ranks but thatthe man who had been selected was well qualified for this job. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 24, 1968 from the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor submitting compilation of bids received fora-ton Dump Pickup to be used at the Marina and recommending award of contract. City Manager Atello declared the bids received, stating that the low bidder was Arata International and he concurred in the recommendation of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. AW~I~ OF ~ONTI~CT -~TON DUMP PICKUP FOR MARINA s (CONTINUED) DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 1 CZ)OD AND WELFAREI COMMENDATION TO ClT~ MANAGER AIELLOs DI SCUSSIO~ CONCFJ~IING FRANCISCO TERRACE F1.OOD CONTROLs DISCUSSION CONCERNING WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENSION s REAPPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY ~OARDA~ PLANNING CO~AISSION s AD3OURNMENT TO CONFERENCE ROOM~ DISCUSSION CONCERNING WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXTENSION PRO3ECT s Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mamaini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract be made to Arata International. Monthly Reports were received free the followings Police Department - June 1968 Library- June 1968 Building I~spection Department - June 1968 San Mateo County Public Health Department - Sanitation Section - June 1968 There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the reports accepted and placed on file. Dermrtment of Alcoholic Beveraee Controls (a) Notice of Withdrawal of APplication by Ralph and Lupe Ortiz for On Sale Beer at 231 LUx Avenue. (b) Application as filed by Lola and Robert McFatridge for Off Sale Beer & Nine at 498 Baden Avenue. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the reports placed on file. There being nothing 'further, tiayor Bertucelli asked if any member of the City Council had anything they wished to offer. There being none, he then asked~ anyone present in the audience wished to offer any- thing under Good and Welfare. Mr. Edward Toby, President of the Westborough Homeowners' Association, at this time read a statement commending City Manager Aiello for the work which he performed in the capacity of City Manager, stating that the entire City would suffer this loss as a result of his resignation. He extended his bestwishes for success to City Manager Aiello, extending, as well, birthday greetings. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, asked as to what progress was made with regard to Francisco Terrace Storm Drain, stating that he did not see any survey stakes or activity. Director of Public Works Louis Goss stated that meetings had been-heldwith the fire of Nolte Engineers, that surveyerl~eert.~ia~'~the riel'dana that so~e plans were to be sub- matted within the next thirty days. He further remarked that meetings had been held with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, .Pacific Telephone Company, Southern Pacific Railroad and San Francisco Water Department concerning this matter and that progress was continuing. Mayor Bertu6elli at this time s~ated that the emetia~, this. evening would b® adjourned to the Conference RoOm at which time the matter of the Westb~rough Boulevard Extension would be discussed with County representatives. Mrs. Ortner asked if this was an open meeting and could she attend to which the Mayor replied that it was an open meeting and that everyone was welcome to be in attendance. She further remarked for the record that she had requested about a year and a half ago that the Council spell out the working conditions in the specifications for the project. She further stated that she had requested of Mr. Sans of the County Engineeres office, a letter of information relative to these working conditions and felt that this hadnot been spelled out closely enough and that the City Council shoeld have a little more to say about what should be written into the specifications for the protection of the people in the area. Brief discussion followed at which time:City Manager Aielto stated that the resolution which had been passed set forth the conditions and that an attempt had been made to include all of the conditions for the controls desired. He further commented that emergency work, particularly in the winter time, might be neededl that there weuld be times in rain stores where it would be necessary for the contractor to do emergency work late at night to control erosion in the interest of the home owners. Both Councilmen Ahern and Steinkaep agreed that dust control was of importance. MaYor Bertucelli at this time offered for Council's confirmation the following reappoint- merits to the Library Boards Mrs. Ruth Boyd and Mr. Victor Robinson to succeed themselves and Mr. Gordon Boblitt to succeed himself as a me~ber of the Planning Commission. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that Mayor Bertucellits reappointments be confirmed. Mayor Bertucelli at this time adjourned the meeting to the Council Conference Room. Time of adjournments 8s46 p.m. At 8s46 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting to the Council Conference Roam for the purpose of discussing the Westborough Boulevard Extension project and the location and installation of the pedestrian overpass. City Council then heard a presentation by Mr. James Fitzgerald, Chairman of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Mr. Sans of the County Engineer"s office and from members of the audience. Mayor Bertucelli explained the purpose of the meeting, stating that. the City Council had been led to ~elieve no access would be available on either side of the roadway and that an overpass was to have been constructed as well. Supervisor Fitzgerald at this time summarized the matter of the roadway from the first time it had been discussed to the present date, explaining the changes which had been DI SCUSS[OB~ **CONCERNING WESTIK~ROUGH BLVD. EXTENSION PRO3ECT s (CO~T[HUED) made during its discussion. Theseincluded the matter of drainage, landscaping, pedestrian overpass and other related matters, He concluded by stating that the City would have to determine whether or not a roadway was desired and that this information would have to be known in a reasonable time so that work aould be commenced or monies used for another project. Discussion followed at which time mention was made that the only access road was to be one which was to service the water wells of the California Golf Club and it would be large enough to accommodate only a service truck. In answer to Krs. Ortnar"s question, Mr. Sans of the County Engineer"s office explained what constituted anaexpressway after which she stated that in answer to her question, they were told that they could not have access roads to the rear of their properties. Further lengthy discussion followed by the members of the City Council, Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Sans relative to the matter of access rights, pedestrian overpass and matters relating to the construction of the Westborough Boulevard Extension after which Mr. Fitzgerald suggested that the matter be referred to the offices of the District Attorney and City Attorney to confer on the matter after which each could report to its separate Board or Council. Mr. David Frtedenberg and Mr. Edward Toby, representing the Westborough Homeowners" As'sociation, at this time brought up the matter of the overpass which they had re- quested for their area, urging that consideration be given to its construction as well as the one on Camaritas, citing the safety factors of children and pedestrians going to and from proposed playground and school areas. Mayor Bertucelli at this time made the following statement: 'We want the children and pedestrians to have a safe way to thelntermediate School and the park. I think that this should be referred to the City Manager, Chief of Police and Director of Public Works so that they may meet w/th the School officials. I would like to have them determine need, design and location for such an overpass on a 50/50 cost basis." He then brought to the attention of Mr. Friedenberg and Mr. Toby the sections of the Education Code which had to do with the construction of overpasses in the proxindty of school sites, Section 1~804 and Section 1~05. Further discussion followed after whic~ Councilman Ahern moved that the matter of the Westborough pedestrian overpass be referred to the City Manager, Cht~ of Police, Director of Public Works and Councilman I~ni, as the Cityts representative to the School Board, to meet with the School Board to determine the matter of design, location of such an overpass, cost of whichwas to be born on a 50/50 basis' Councilman Stetnkamp seconded the motion which was regularly carried. , ~ Mayor Bertucelli then called on Mr. Callan, present, to explain as to what final plans had been made by his firm with regard to the improvement of the upper WestbDrough Blvd. It was explained at this time that Mr. Tronoff of the Tronoff Engineering firm was requested to proceed but to this time, had not presented any plans. Further discussion followed at which time Mayor Bertucelli authorized the City Attorney to meet with the District Attorney the following morning and review the complete matter after which each could report to its separate body. It was Mayor Bertucellt"s suggestion that the date for finalization be set for October 25, 1968 for action by City Council at their meeting of Noveed3er 4, 1968. Brief discussion followed concerning the dates as suggested by Mayor Bertucelli at which time Supervisor Fitzgerald requested a Progress Report during the month of September after which Mayor Bertucelli requested that a Progress Report be submitted for the City Council Study meeting, Wednesday, September 18, 1968. There being nothing further, Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournments 10:35 p.m. APPI~VED s ~/ Mayor RESPEGTFULLY SUBt4I TTED, *The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.