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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1968-08-19RE~UL~ ~ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~E CITY OF SO~I~ SA~ FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, AU~JST 19, 1968 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ONDER: PLEDGE OF AT.T.~IANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS: PUBLIC g~ING -- SO. AIRPORT BLVD. FIRE SERVICE ASSESSMENT DIST.: RESOLUTION NO. ~895 A~ORIZINO A~RE~(ENT SAN MAT~0 COUNTY -- TRANSIENT 0CC~PANCY TAX: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to or,er by Mayor Bertucelli at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. N~ invocation was given due to the absence of Reverend Robert Nelson of the Grace Covenent Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank ~ammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. None. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a ~otion approving the ~inutes of the regular ~eetiug of August 5, 1968. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1968 be approved as submitted. Mayor Bertocelli then asked if there was a motion approving the regular as submitted for payment. Conncilman Ahem ~ved, seconded by Councilman Stelukamp ann regularly carried, that the regular claims totaling $87,8~2.~8 be approved for ps, sent. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as submitted for pa~ment. Councilmen Rocca m~ved, seconded by councilnan Mammini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1 totaling $~0.00 be approved for payment. Mayor Bertueelli declared the public hearing cloned, asking if any written protests ha~ been received, to which the City Clerk replied that a written protest had Been filed by the American Chesterfield & Manufacturing Cc~pany, Inc. over the signature of Ronal~ P. Sihell, vies president. At the request of Mayor Bertucelli the letter dated A~ust 15, 1998 was rea~ by the City Clerk. Mayor Bertucelli asked if anyone present wished to register an oral protest. Mr. Si~ell orally protested, along with the letter sent, stating that the type of water line desired now should have been placed originally as he feels they are ~aying for this for~ of installation twice. Discussion followed, at which time Mr. Doss stated the present line is inadequate to handle the grovth and was requested by the Fire Chief to afforA proper fire protection. Fire Chief Marchi stated the original line was adequate when developnent first started but that growth nude tbs_ new line necessary. He re~rked that this also was ree~ae~ed by the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau. Further discussion followed, at which time it was pointed out that this new water line has been requested by a majority of the property owners. Rcs Sibell then asked if the old line would be removed; he w~s informed it will rennin and the new line will interconnect, thereby affording better water service and better fire protection. After discussion and there being no f~rther oral protests, Mayor Bertucelli declared the public hearing closed. The next itea wa~ the co~aunieation dated July R3, 1968 from County Manager Stallings submitting a cOpy of County resolution No. 2~O0, authorizing execution of agreement concerning the transient occupancy tax, together with agreement. City Attorney Noenan explained the resolution. A brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A NESOL~ION AUTHORIZING EXECraTION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATE0 OF THE A~P~ENT CONCERNIN0 TRANSIENT 0C~ANCY TAX". Roll ~ll vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. BertucellA, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mam~tni, Andrew Rosen, and Warren Steinkaa~. Ness, none. Absent, n~ae. 29 AWARD CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS -- VETERANS M~ORIAL MONt~ENT: RESOLUTION NO. ~897 CALLING BIDS -- REROOFING UPPER ELEVATION MAGNOLIA CENTER: RESOLUTIONS -- continued: TAXES... BUDGET... SAL~-~IES · · · ........... ~ ooo RESOLUTION NO. ~898 OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RES. IFTE~TION NO. ~810 - SERVICE ASSESSMENT DIST.: RESOLUTIONS -- dropped: RESOLUTION NO. k899 ENGINEER' S REPORT -- SOUTH AIEPORT BLVD. FIRE SERVICE ~SESSMENT DIST.: The next item for Council's consideration was the award of contract specifi- cations for theveterans memorial monument. The bids received were first declared by City Manager Aiello, who recossaended the award be made to the Lafayette Manufacturing Company of San Francisco. Brief discussion followed, after 'ahieh Councilman Ahem intreduced the follow- ing resolution: "A RF230LUTION OF AWARD OF CO~FRACT SPECIFICATIONS A~D GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR VETERANS Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Inter-office memorandum was received fr~a the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks, dated August 8, 1968, requesting approval of plans and specifications and authorization to call for bids for reroofing the upper elevation at Magnolia Center. The City Attorney explained the resolution, after which Councilman Mammini introduced: "AKESOL~IONAPPNOVINGPLANSAND SPE~IFICATIONS~ AUTHORIZING THE ~RKAND CALLING BIDS FOR BEROOFINGUPPER ~.~VATION - MAGNOLIA CENTER". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Ma~aini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinka~p. Noes, none. Absent, none. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli requested that the following resolutions be continued to the adjourned regular meeting of August 26, 1968 at which time they would Se considered: A ].~soumIoN Fnn~ ,mm ,~,ntmT o~' ~ P~Uimm ~ PmPm~ TAXES FOR ,mm FISCAL ~ A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR ~IE FISCAL YgAR 1968-69. A 1LESOI/FfION APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-69. A RESOL~0N ESTABLIS]~TNG SALARY SC~D_~_.FR AND INCREASES FOR ~ FISCAL A RESOLIFffION FIXING THE .AMOI.~I"~ OF ~JE i~UII~D Fl~a PROPER~ TAXES IN ~ WEST PARK PAI~S AND PARK'WATS ~~CE DIS~I~XCT FOR ~ FISCAL YmR 1968-69. A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-69 -- WEST PARE PARKS AND PAKKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. The next resolution was explained by Mr. Kenneth Jones of the fir~ of Wilson, Jones, Morton &Lynch (bond counsel) who stated that, if Council desired, the adoption of this resolution would overrule the single protest received. Councilman Ahern then introduced: "A RESOLUTION O~NG PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF iNT~TAON NO. ~810 -- SOU~HAIRPORT BOULEV~ FIRE SERVICE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Ma~aini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinka~p. Noes, none. Absent, none. At this time Mr. Jones stated that the next two resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS -- SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD FIRE SERVICE ASSESSME~T DISTRICT A RESOIJJTION OI~D~ING REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS SOUffH AIRPORT BOULEVARD FL~E SERVICE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT had been prepared in the event they would be needed to make changes or reduc- tions as a result of the bids received. Since neither one was needed, he requested these resolutions be dropped from the agenda. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. Mr. Kenneth Jones of Wilson, Jones, Morton &Lynch explained the nex~reJolution, after which Council~anAhern introduced: "A RESOLUTION AND O~DERADOPTING ENGINEEI~'S REP01FFCONFII~MINGTHEASSESSME~TAND OBDERING THE WORKAND ACQUIBI- nONS -- SOUU~AI~RT~~ FIRE SERVICE ASSESSME~TDISTR~CT". Roll call vote was as follmm: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Ma~aini, Andrew Rocca, and ~arren Steinka~p. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION -- continued: SOUTH AIRPORT BLVD. FIRE SERVICE ASSESSMENT DIST. RESOLUTION NO. COLLECTION OFFYCER -- SOUT~ AI~PORT BLVD. FIRE SERVICE ASSESSMENT DIST.: RESOLU~ON NO. ~901 BOUNDARIES ~IFICATION -- CABOT, CABOT & FO~ES U4T/T NO. 1: RESOLUTION NO. BOU~)AR~ MODIFICATION -- CABOT, CAI~2T & FORBES UNIT NO. 2: RESOLUTION NO. ~9o3 CHA~ES/MUD IFICATIONS -- CABOT, CABOT & FORBES UNIT NO. l: ~SOLUTION NO. CNANGES~IFICATIONS -- CABOT, CABOT & FORBES UNIT NO. 2: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES UNIT NO. 2-A: RESOLUTION NO. %906 SF~T.~ PROPOSALS -- CABOT, CABOT & FORBES UNITS NO. 2 and 2-A... CABOT COURT: IMPRO¥~mtg~r BOND B~DS -- CABOT UNIT NO. 2 T~I~D SAtW. $5~0,000: RESOLIFI~ON NO. I~PROVEMENT BOND BIDS -- CABOT UNIT N0. 2-A THIRD ~ $~50,000: Mr. Jones stated that at the request of the City Attorney the following A RESOLUTION OF AWASD OF CONTRACT -- SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVAED FIRE SERVICE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT would be continued to the adjourned reamlar meeting of August 26, 1968 -- pending clarification of the grant of easement. This resolution was accompanied by inter-office memorandum dated August 6, 1968 from the Director of Public Works advising of bids received and recommend- ins award of contract. There being no objections, the resolution was ordered continued by the Mayor. ~r. Jones explained the next resolution, after which Councilman Nammini intrc~luced: "A RESOLU~ON DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER -- SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD FIRE SERVICE ASSESSME~TDISTRICT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mr. Jones explained that the next series of resolutions, which concerned work being done in Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Unit l-C, were all in order; he mentioned the changes involved and the work to be doue. Councilman Rocca then in~oduced: "A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING P~OPOS~ MODIFICA- TION IN THE BOt~D~ OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND OF J~'r~'lON TO OI~DER A ~ODIFICATION IN SAID BOUNDARIES -- CABOT, CABOT & FOI~ES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 1". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Namsaini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Comncilman Mammini then introduced: "A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED NODIFICA- TION IN THE ~ARIES OF ASBESSNEIPI~ DISTRICT AND OF INTF~T£ON TO OI~DER A MODIFICATION IN SAID BOUNDARIES -- CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OEDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS -- CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 1". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertmcelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank~ni, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Comncil~an Rocca introduced: "A ~ESOI2~ION O~DERING C~ANGES AND ~ODIFICATIONS -- CABOT, CAB~&FOR~ES INDUSTRIAL PARK~TNO. 2". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Mammini introduced: "A RESOLUTION O~DERING CHANGES AND NODIFICATIONS -- CABOT, CABOT&FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARKUNIT NO. 2-A". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinksmp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXINO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED -- CABOT, C~T & FOI~ES I~DUSTRIAL PARK ~ NO. 2 ~ UNIT NO. 2-A ASSESSNENT DISTRICTS - CABOT COURT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinks~p. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Mammini introduced: "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS -- CABOT, CABOT & FOKBES INDUSTRIAL' PA~K ~T NO. 2 ASSESS- NENT DISTRICT...THIRD SALE $~50,000". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertmcelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Steinkamp introduced: "A RESO~ON CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROV~ BONDS -- CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PABK UNIT NO.. 2-A ASSESSMENT DISTRICT...TNIRD SALE $550,000". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkam~. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 4909 CALLING BIDS -- SOB"Itt SPRUCE AVE. S~I~ DRAINAGE IMPR. PROJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 4910 AMENDING GRADING PERMIT (~USIDE ~R) -- ARTKUR HASXXNS, INC.: WEST PARK PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAI~I~NANCE DISTRICT -- continued resolutions: O~DINANCE NO. 578 DOCt~ARY STAMP TAX SALE REAL ESTATE: 2nd reading/adoption Oi~INANCE NO. 579 ~VAL OVEP~EAD WIRES/ UNDERGROUND FACILITIES UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1: 2nd reading/a~option SILT R~OVAL -- CHES~ AVENUE: WATER LINE INSTALLATION -- STONEGATE RIDGE: RATE INCREASE -- SObWFH SAN FFJ~CISCO SCAVE~GER COMPANY: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLU~ION APPROVING ~ AND SPECIFICATIONS, A~THORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR S(NPI~ SP~E AVENUE STOI~ DRAINAGE IMPRO~ PROJECT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The City Attorney explained the next resolution, after which Councilman Maw~tni introduced: "A ~ESOLUTION AMENDING GRADING PE~IT (HILLSIDE MANOR)". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, PatriCk E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. A resident of Westborough at this time asked concerning the continuance of the resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE A~0UIFf OF KEW~U~. REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES IN THE WEST PARK PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE F(LR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-69 -- WEST PARK PARKS AND PARk"JAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT to the adjourned meeting of August 26. Re stated that the residents would like to be present to ask questions and 5:0Op.m. was an inconvenient time. Mayor Bertucelli remarked that Couucil was still working on the budget and the tax rate could not be set until all budget items had been confirmed. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance and advised Council regarding the procedure for adoption and passage. Comncilman Rocca moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading of title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern, and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Ahernmoved that the ordinance entitled: "AH ORDINANCE AMEHDING O~DINANCE 56~E~TIT~.~ 'AN ORDINANCE OF~C~OF SO~N~CI~O ~ING A~~~ ST~ T~ ON ~ ~ OF ~P~P~'", the enti~ re~ing of ~ich~s ~en duO.ired, ~ ~ssed and ~d, seconded by Counei~n SteinS, and~ssedby ~ foll~ng roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Aborn, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney noonan read the title of the ordinance and advised Council regard- ing the procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Mammini moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading of title only, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp, and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Rocca moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN O~DINANCE O~DERING REMOVAL OF O~AD STRUCk, WIRES AND FACILITIES AND INSTAL~ATION~OF U~DERGROUNDWIRESA~D FACILITIES IN UNDE~GROU~D UTILITY DISTRICTN0. 1", the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Mammini, and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertmcelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Communication dated M~y 22, 1968was received from Dan Coleman Associates concerning the City's claim for removal of silt from storm line installed by the Lowrie Paving Company on Chestnut Avenue. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the matter continaed; he referred it to the City Attorney, the Director of~blic Works, and the City Manager for follow-up and report. Communication dated February 14, 1968 was received from the California Water Service Company concerning water line installation in Stonegate Ridge. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered this matter continued and referred to the City Attorney, the Director of Public Works, and the City Manager for follow-up and report. Communication dated July 22, 1968was received from the South San Francisco Scavenger Company concerning a rate increase. Mayor Bertucelli stated that if there were no objections, no action would be taken on this since there was insufficien~ information at this time. Brief dissuasion followed, at which time the City Attorneysuggested that Council consider denial in view of the fact the cempany which offered the proposal was going through a reorganization program ann ~eeking refinancing of this project; the City should not have to act as a financl~ agency but the applicant should secure his own financing. Comncilmma R~cca then moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and reWalarly carried, that the application requesting a rate increase be denied at this time. CLAIM AGAINST CITY WILLIAM G. RICH: PLANNER'S REPOR~: SPRUCE AVE. WI~ENING/ IMPROV~E~T -- CANAL STREET TO ECR: CHAN~E ORDER NO. 1 -- 1968 STREET IMP~0VEMENT: ADDITIONAL WORK -- 1968 STREET EX~gNSlON -- REPORT: PROPERTY PURCHASE -- Sa us? AVE.: ~O~LY I~PORTS: PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS -- WESTBOROUGH BLVD. AND GALWAY PLACE: ASSE~SMEF~ PAYMENTS -- S~ AIRPORT BLVD. FIRE SERVICE ASSESSMENT DIST.: ~he next item for Council's attention was the claim against the City as filed By William George Rich, alleging personal injuries as a result of a fall at 100 South Maple Avenue. Councilman Rocca ~oved, seconded by Councilman Mamaini and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier for the City. The next item was the City Planner's report to the City Council with respect to Use Permit and Variance requests considered on A~gust 12, 1968. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the report accepted and placed on file. Inter-office memorand~a dated August 5, 1968 was received from the Director of Public Works submitting copy of letter dated August 1 from ~eorge $. Nolte, consulting civil engineers, concerning plans and specifications for th~_ widening and improvement of Spruce Avenue from South Canal Street to E1 Camino Real. Brief discussion followed concerning the preliminary plans, after which Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Steinka~, that the reco~enda- tion of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. City Attorney Noonan suggested the motion contain that authorization be given for the preparation of preliminary plans, as reco~ended by the Director of Public Works; that authorization be given for the payment of $~,200.00 with credit to the City of that sum, deduction to be made from the design fees if the project proceeds to final design. Councilman Rocca accepted the City Attorney's suggested motion as part of his original motion. Councilman Stein~-p accepted this amendment to his second. Motion as made, amended, and seconded was regularly carried. Inter-office memorandum dated A~ast 7, 1968 was received from the Director of Public Works submitting change order No. 1 for the 1968 Street Improvement project, rec~nding approval. Councilman Ma~aini reeved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the reco~endations of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. Councilman Rocca abstained fr~a voting. Inter-office memorandum ~ated Angust 8, 1968 was received from the Director of Public ~orks reco~aending additional work to be included in the contract work now being done by L. C. Smith Co~pa~ for the 1968 Street I~provement project. Discussion followed concerning the savings involved by doing it at this time, after which Councilman Ahernmoved, aeconded byCouncilman~ni and regularly carried, that the recem~endations of the Director of Public ~orks Be approved and accepted. Councilman Rocca abstained from voting. Report from the City Attorney was received concerning the Westboro~ghBoulevard extension, which was accepted and ordered filed at the request of the Mayor. Inter-office memorandum dated August 16, 1968 was received from the City Manager recc~aending the p~rchaae of property at 822 West Orange Avenue, withholding of $1,000.00 to accomplish five items of work and tenants to remain at the monthly rental of $180.00. Councilman 8teinka~ moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the reco~aendations of the City Manager be approved and accepted; the City Manager be authorized to complete the necessary escrowwiththe title company for the perchase of the property. Monthly reports were received from the following: Fire Department - July, 1968 Building Inspection Department - July, 1968 City Clerk's Report - June, 1968(tentative) Parking DistrictNo. 1 - June, 1968(tentative). There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the reports accepted and placed on file. C~amunication dated July 25, 1968 was received from Mr. Edward Toby of the Westborough H~eowners' Imprint Association concerning a pedestrian overpass at Westborough Boulevard andS alway Place. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the ccemunication accepted and filed. Communication dated July 31, 1968was received from Walter H. Sallivan& Sons Real Estate Company withregard topay~ent of assessment in the South Airport Boulevard Fire Service Assessment District prior to issuance of bonds. There being no objections, May~r Bertucelli ordered the co~aunication accepted and filed. :LE. /C T"rEs -- ~STH ANm3~ CONGRESS OF CITIES: GOOD and WELFARE: ARTS/CULTURAL C0~ITTEE: FIt~NC ISCO TERRACE DRAINAGE: WESTBOROUGH CO~0N GREEN 109: DISCUSSION -- WESTBOROUGH OVE~P~S: Co~aunication dated August 1, 1968 was received from the National League of Cities inviting City officials to the ~th Annnal Congress of Cities in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 7-11, 1968. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the communication accepted and filed. There being nothing further, May~r Bertucelli asked if anyone on the Council wished to offer something under Good and Welfare. Councilman Mamaini asked when in the near future a meeting would be held with regard to the Arts and Cultural Com~ittee. Mayor Bertucelli replied that it would be very soon now that the matters of budget were almost concluded. There being nothing further, the Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had something they wished to offer. Mr. Grimes of Francisco Terrace asked as to the progress of the Francisco Terrace storm drain matter. Director of Public Works Goss stated the Council had called for bids this evening, that the bids would be ready for the next meeting and were scheduled to be opened on September 3, 1968 at 3:00 p.m. He further remarked that the award of contract could be made that evening with the contractor to start work on September 10. Discussion then followed concerning the matter of preliminary plans for the widening of Spruce Avenue and Spruce Avenue drainage, during which time it was pointed out that the two are different in nature. A resident of Westborough spoke on Common Green 109, stating the work was to have been completed in thirty days and had not been; a water meter was to have been installed and had not been. He suggested the City pursue action against the guaranty bond for completion. City Manager Aiello outlined the work which was completed, stating the City would not make acceptance until all work had been performed. Ne also pointed out the difficulties which would be encountered if action were taken against the bond. Another resident suggested ~the calling of a study session with Caesar Callan Homes, representatives of the Water Department, landscape specialist John Hoffman, City Attorney Noonan, and the Westborough Homeowners Association for a solution to this and other matters as well. A resident of Westborough requested Council support in obtaining the installation of the water meter. City Manager Aiello stated the City should not have to pay for the meter but should see that installation is made. Discussion then followed concerning the length of time needed to fully cc~plete the project, after which the City Manager remarked that landscape specialist Hoffman is constantly working on the project. Mr. Edward Toby of the Westborough Homeowners Association spoke on the letter they had forwarded earlier to the City Council regarding the overpass which they had requested and on which they had spoken at the previous meeting. He gave a su~aary on the background to this request, their contact with the Police Department on it, the hazardous condition that exists, and the delays taking place. Further discussion followed; mention was made the plans for this installation had been requested of Mr. Tronoff, engineer for Callan, and these have not Been furnished yet. Mr. Toby asked as to what could be done to get coapliance from Caesar Callan Hms. City Attorney Noonan outlined the matter from the time the area was not within the City, the period of time it has been within the City, the discussions held, the information requested of the developer, and what will ~ required before further action can follow. In reply to Councilman Mannini,s question, Police Chief Fabbri stated he feels the traffic lights are necessary. Mayor Bertucelli asked the Director of Public Works Goss to request plans from the engineering firm, co~enting that this Council always is interested in the safety of its residents. Mr. Toby then asked if s~ae word could be expected within ten days, to Which Mr. Goss replied the plans should be in at that time. After further discussion Councilman Rocca requested .the record show that the City Council charged the Director of Public Works with the responsibility of having plans from Mr. Tronoff, engineer for Caesar Callan Hc~es, in ten days or advise the Mayor. Councilman Mammini requested the City Attorney apply legal pressure. Mr. Dave Friedenberg spoke on the Joint meeting with the School Board, request- ing Councilman Nammini as the City's representative call this meeting. Council- man Ma~aini replied he felt if this request came from the H~aeowners Association it would have mere effect and he would follow up with his own letter. Mr. Frie- denberg then remarked on the widening of Westborough Boulevard, citing the lack of visibility uphill as well as downhill, creating a serious hazard condition. He asked if information is available as to how far in the future this project is. Further discussion followed regarding the savings Which would be realized if the project were coordinated with the Westborough extension as one project. Mr. Friedenberg concluded by asking that when the contract is signed by the City, it do whatever is necessary to expedite this matter. DISCUSSION -- ~ESTBOROUGH OVERPASS: (continued) Mr. Dave Morrow, director of the Westboro~gh Homeowners Association, requested that consideration be given to the safety of the children and residents of the area, rather than the savings involved. There heing nothing further, Councilman Rocca moved, seconde~ by Councilman Nazaaini and regularly carried that the ~eeting be adjourned to Monday, A~gust 26, at 5:00 Time of ad~ourmaent - 9:~ p.m. RESPECTFULLY ~, City Clerk APPROt~fD: