HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-01-04 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY; JANUARY 4, 1971
TIME
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
CLAIMS:
PARKING DISTRICT
NO. I CLAIMS:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT
NO. 2 CLAIM:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT
NO. 2A CLAIM:
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF 1963 CONSTRUC-
TION FUND CLAIM:
SO MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL
ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM
DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT CLAIM:
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ahem at 8:02 p.m.
The Pledge of A.~legiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence of Reverend Carl E.
Curtright, First Assembly of God Church, no Invocation was given.
Present: Councilman Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba,
F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp.
Absent: None
The first item was the approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 30,
1970 and the special meeting of December 12, 1970.
Accompanying was the communication dated December 16, 1970 from the law firm of Wilson,
Jones, Morton & Lynch requesting change in the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5,
1970.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 30, 1970 and the special meeting of
December 12, 1970 be approved and accepted.
City Attorney Noonan stated that it would be assumed from the motion that the proposed
amendment as requested is rejected and that the City Clerk would like to have a motion
to that effect.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that
the request for a change in the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 1970 be
rejected and that the Minutes stand approved as submitted.
Mayor Ahern then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted
for payment.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the regular claims, totaling $85,426.02, be approved for payment.
Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. I
as submitted for payment.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularlY carried, that
the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, in the amount of $20.27 be approved
for payment.
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claim:
Wilsey & Ham claim dated December 15, 1970 in the amount of $83.09 for Engineering
Services through November 30, 1970.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that
the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2, be
approved for payment.
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claim:
Wilsey & Ham claim dated December 15, 1970 in the amount of $83.09 for £ngineering
Services through November 30, 1970.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be
approved for payment.
Municipal Improvement Bonds of 1963 Construction Fund Claim:
Title Insurance and Trust Company claim dated December 2, 1970 in the
amount of $141.00 for Escrow Fee.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the claim for Municipal Improvement Bonds of 1963 Construction Fund be approved for
payment.
.So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump and Storm Drainage Assessment District Claim:
Wenrick & Associates claim dated November 30, 1970 in the amount of $3,339.00
for Progress Payment No. 5.
Councilman STeinkamp moved that the claim as submitted for South Maple Avenue=South
Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm Drainage Assessment District be approved for payment.
Councilman Mammini requested to know if this claim was the prime contractor's to which
he was assured it was. Councilman Mammini then seconded the motion which was regularly
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
SO. AIRPORT BLVD.
IMPROVEMENT:
50%O
PUBLIC HEARING
~ONING AMENDMENT
WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK 3:
RESOLUTION NO. 5475
AWARD OF CONTRACT
AIR CONDITIONING OF
CITY HALL:
RESOLUTION - ACTION
OF EMINENT DOMAIN &
QUIET TITLE ARATA
PROPERTY:
RESOLUTION NO, 5476
REQUESTING LEAGUE OF
CALIF. CITIES & LEGIS-
LATURE TO APPROVE THE
PROGRAM OF UTILIZING
SURPLUS AIRCRAFT
M~LIT~RY - IN FIGHTING
FOREST FIRES:
RESOLUTION NO. 5477
COMMENDING JOHN KIEFER:
RESOLUTION NO. 5478
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH
STATE - PARCEL ADJACENT
TO COLMA CREEK:
RESOLUTION NO. 5479
APPROVING PLANS & SPECS,
AUTHORIZING WORK & CALL
FOR BI DS FOR LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS, MUNI C I PAL
SWIMMING POOL PROJECT
1971:
RESOLUTION NO. 5480
AUTHORIZING SWIMMING
POOL LANDSCAPING:
The next item was the continued Public Hearing - South Airport Boulevard Improvement -
Produce Avenue to Utah Avenue.
Mayor Ahern stated that Director of Public Works Louis Goss had commented earlier that
the matter would be finalized on the 18th of January, and that if there were no objections,
it would be continued until that time.
Discussion followed at which time Councilman Mammini asked Director of Public Works Goss
if he was certain it would be finalized by January 18, 1971 or should he have additional
time.
Director of Public Works Goss then explained the meeting which was to be held on
January 14, 1971 with the Greater Highway Subcommittee and that it was his feeling that
after the meeting of the 14th, the County Engineer would have reviewed the plans and that
the City could then be in a position to request the calling of bids at the meeting of
the 18th. He further suggested that the City withhold the award of contract until the
County Board of Supervisors and the Greater Highway Subcommittee had approved the plans.
Further discussion followed after which Councilman Bertucelli remarked that the State
of California had already awarded its contract on the widening of the underpass.
There being no objections, the matter was continued to the next regular meeting.
The next item was the Public Hearing - Zoning Amendment - Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3
Rezoning Certain Lots Now Designated as PC-DF to PC-SF and Rezoning Certain Lots Now
Designated PC-SF, PC-P to PC-DF.
Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing opened, askiing if any written protests had
been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received.
Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer.
There being none, Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing closed.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 28, 1970 from the
Director of Public Works advising of bid opening on December 29, 1970 and recommendation
for award of contract of the City Hall Air Conditioning System.
Director of Public Works Louis Goss declared the bids received, stating that the Iow
bidder was South San Francisco Heating and Air Conditioning with the Iow bid of $8,997.00.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the
resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
Mayor Ahern stated that the resolution authorizing combination action of Eminent Domain
and Quiet Title - Arata property - would be dropped from the agenda to be rescheduled.
There being no objections, it was so ordered.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the program of utilizing
surplus military aircraft in fighting for~t fires after which Councilman Borba intro-
duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
AND THE MEMBER CITIES THEREOF AND STATE AND NATIONAL LEGISLATORS TO APPROVE THE PROGRAM
OF UTILITIZING SURPLUS MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN FIGHTING FOREST FIRES,"
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank~J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution commending John Kiefer, Supervisor,
Election-Registration, County Clerk's Office, on his retirement after thirty years of
faithful performance to the County of San Mateo after which Councilman Steinkamp intro-
duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN KIEFER."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertuceili,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution,while not appearing on the evening's
agenda, authorizes execution of renewal of agreement with the State of California for
rental of property adjacent to Colma Creek, after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced
the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENEWAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - PARCEL ADJACENT TO COLMA CREEK."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William AG Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution was related to the first item
appearing under Reports on the evening's agenda and concerns the landscaping of the
Tennis Drive parking area.
Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS,
MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL PROJECT 1971."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonen explained a similar resolution re~ating,to Item 2 under Reports con-
cerning landscape improvements to Orange Memorial Park Swimming Pool.
RESOLUTION NO. 5480:
(CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORD. 353 AS
AMENDED AND PARTICULARLY
ORD. 575 PASSED MAY 13,
1968:
Ist Reading/Introduction
~CLA!!M AGAINST THE CITY
AS FILED BY MR. JOHN
DE CASTRO:
CLAIM AS FILED BY MR.
MARINO DONATI, CO-
OWNER OF BURl-BURl
LIQUORS:
CLAIM AS FILED BY',MR.
LOUIS DECKER, BURl-BURl
DELICATESSEN:
P.C. RESO. NO. 2111
AMENDMEN] PROPOSAL TO
GENERAL PLAN:
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF PLANS & SPECS -
IMPROVEMENTS TO TENNIS
DR. - SWIIMMING POOL
PARK NG~--0 0 ~
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
REQUEST - LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS TO ORANGE
MEMORIAL PARK SWIMMING
DEPT. OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL:
HILLSIDE BLVD. PEDES-
TRIAN WALK:
Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SWIM-
MING POOL LANDSCAPING."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan stated that the next item was an ordinance concerning the West
Park No. 3.
Mayor Ahern 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 pro-
cedure for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp 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 Mammini and passed by a unanimous vote.
Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 353, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 575 PASSED MAY 13,
1968," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by
Councilman Bertucelli and passed by the following roll call vote.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
The next item was the communication dated December I0, 1970 from Mr, John DeCastro
alleging damages as a result of flood waters of November 29, 1970 to his home at
674 Railroad Avenue.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that
the claim of Mr. John DeCastro be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier
and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and
related sections of the Government Code.
The communication dated December 21, 1970 from Mr. Marino Donati, Co-owner of Buri-
Buri Liquors, alleging damages in the amount of $750 as a result of flood waters sus-
tained on November 28, 1970 at 13 Camaritas Avenue, was the next item to be considered.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the
claim of Mr. Marino Donati, Co-owner of Buri-Buri Liquors, be rejected and referred to
the City's insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with
Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code.
The next matter was communication dated December 17, 1970 from Mr. Louis Decker, Buri-
Buri Delicatessen alleging damages in the approximate amount of $1,000 as a result of
mud and water at II Camaritas Avenue on November 28, 1970.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the
claim of Mr. Louis Decker, Buri-Buri Delicatessen, be rejected and referred to the City's
insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code
Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code.
The next item was the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2111 entitled; "RESOLUTION OF
THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT
THE GENERAL PLAN BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED ADDENDA TO THE GENERAL OBJECTIVES,
GOALS AND POLICY STATEMENT THEREOF, AND TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE PLAN
DIAGRAM ATTACHED THEREWITH."
Mayor Ahern suggested that if there were no objections, this matter would be continued to
the next study meeting.
There being no objections, it was so ordered.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 23, 1970 from the Superin-
tendent of Recreation and Parks requesting approval of plans and specifications and
authorization to call for bids for Improvements to Tennis Drive and related Swimming
Pool parking.
Having been acted upon under Resolutions, no further Council action was necessary.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 23, 1970 from the Superin-
tendent of Recreation and Parks requesting appropriation of funds to accomplish Landscape
Improvements to Orange Memorial Park Swimming Pool.
Since this matter was concluded under Resolutions, no further Council action was necessary.
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control:
Application as filed by SUSSEX IMPORT CO., LTD., for Distilled Spirits Manufacturer's
Agent Distilled Spirits Importer's at 291 Utah Avenue.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordere the report placed on file.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December I1. 1970 from Thomas E. Moore,
JuniO.r Civil Engineer, advising of cost estimate to provide a paved walk along the most
southerly side of Hillside Boulevard between Holly and Chestnut Avenues,
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that plans
and specifications be prepared to provide paved walk along the most southerly side of
Hillside Boulevard between Holly and Chestnut Avenues and advertise for bids.
REQUEST OF STUDENTS OF SO. The next item was the commun~cation dated Decmeber 9, 1970 from Students of South San
S.F. HIGH SCHOOL FOR ORD.
PROHIBITING SALE OF NON-
RETURNABLE BOTTLES & CANS:
Francisco High School proposing an ordinance to prohibit the sale of non-returnable bottles
and cans in the City of South San Francisco.
Accompanying were the communication dated December 7, 1970 as addressed to David Fassler
and Maureen Kirwin from Congressman Paul N. McCIoskey, Jr., concerning the subject and
communication dated December 30, 1970 from Mr. Donald F. Gamma, President of Citizens
for Responsible Government, urging support of the proposed ordinance.
City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the matter after which Councilman Mammini moved,
seconded by Councilman Steinkamp that the communications be accepted and be read into
the records, and any statements including the ordinance which was presented this afternoon
by the young students of South San Francisco High School, a model ordinance based on an
ordinance of Bowie, Maryland.
Discussion then followed at which time Mr. David Fassler read in its entirety the model
ordinance from Bow~ie;.Maryland, after which Councilman Bertucelli asked as to how long a
period the merchants would be allowed to dispose of their present supply.
Discussion followed in this re§ard after which the date of July I, 1971 was agreed upon.
City Attorney Noonan then requested of the oroponents of the model ordinance that there
be certain corrections made into the model ordinance, one of which Section 18 of the
charter be removed; and that in its place, certain sections of the Government Code and
Health and Welfare Code as they apply to the City of South San Francisco be inserted.
This was agreed by the proponents.
Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
Mr. David Fassler at this time read his statement to the Mayor and Members of the City
Council and those present in the audience concerning the matter of non-returnable containers
which is herein incorporated and made a part of the proceedings in this regard
Discusscion then followed at which time Mr. Robert Bowen, S*udent of South San Francisco
High School, stated that he supported the ordinance, presenting to the City Council a
petition which had been circulated and signed by over 450 people who likewise supported
this measure. He stated that they had also recieved a communication from State Senator
Arlen Gregorio commending them for their actions.
Mayor Ahern then asked Mr. Bowen whether or not they had discussed this subject with
the merchants to which he stated that they had not in a direct sense.
Mayor Ahern then commented that in fairness to the merchants, it would be well to discuss
this matter with them.
Mr. Robert Polzoni, 717 Parway, commented that his father who managed Sunshine Gardens
Brentwood Market, did not forsee any problem in the disposition of the mentioned bottled
goods as contained in the ordinance.
Councilman Steinkamp commended the students for their efforts in the fight against litter,
suggesting that the City proceed in this regard.
Mr. Geral'd Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, expressed his endorsement to the adoption
of such legislation.
Councilman Borba suggested that the matter be pursued on a County-wide and State-wide
level, suggesting that they find out what other cities Dre doing in this regard.
Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri, 478 Avalon Drive, stated that she did not desire any more
non-returnable bottles and favored the adoption of this ordinance,
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SALE Discussion then followedat which time City Attorney Noonan commented on the ordinance
OF CERTAIN NON-RETURNABLE after which Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance which was read in its entirety by
OR DISPOSALBE BEVERAGE Mr. David Fassler be introduced, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the
CONTAINERS: following roll call vote.
Ist Reading/Introduction
~51 ~ Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
~ ~ William A. Borba, F, Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
PETITION REQUESTING
OPENING OF STA.~,~CASE
BETWEEN HEMLOCK &
LARCH AVES.:
REQUEST FROM SCHOOL DIST.
FOR CITY'S PARTICIPATION
IN MAINTENANCE PAINTING
OF PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS
ON HILLSIDE BLVD.:
The next item was the petition as signed by 25 residents requesting the opening of the
staircase between Hemlock and Larch Avenues off Jefferson.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern reauested the matter be continued in order that
the Members of the City Council would make a field inspection of the area.
The communication dated December 3, 1970 from the South San Francisco Unified School
District requesting City's participation in Maintenance Painting of Pedestrian Overpass
on Hillside Boulevard was the next matter for Council's consideration.
Councilman Steinkamp moved that the City contribute the sum of $1~000 towards the cost
of the maintenance painting.
Discussion then followed concerning City's participation after which CouncilMan Steinkamp
restated his motion that the City would contribute I/3 of the cost of the maintenance
painting of the pedestrian overpass on Hillside Boulevard.
Councilman Mammini seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY
OF SAN LEANDRO FORWARDING
RESO. NO. 70-267 URGING
STATE LEGISLATURE TO
ENACT SAFETY FLARE
LEGISLATION:
The next item was the communication dated December 15, 1970 from the City of San Leandro
requesting support for their Resolution No. 70-267 which urges the State Legislature to
enact mandatory automobile safety flare legislation.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern requested the Acting City Manager to communicate
the City's feelings in this regard after which Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by
Councilman mammini and regularly carried that the City support the action and recommend
this legislation to the State Le~.islature.
TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
RESO. NO. 316-1970 RE:
PROBLEM OF LITTER &
WASTE DISPOSAL CREATED
BY SALE OF BEVERAGES IN
DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS:
The next item was the Tewn of Portola Valley Resolution No. 316-1970 -"A RESOLUTION URGING
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND THE COUNTY SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
TO SEEK ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM OF LITTER AND WASTE DISPOSAL CREATED BY THE SALE
OF BEVERAGES IN DISPOSABLE, NON-RETURNABLE CONTAINERS."
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried that
the resolution of the Town of Portola Valley be accepted and placed on file and that
the Town of Portola Valley be notified that the City Council is in complete accord with
the resolution.
GOOD AND WELFARE:
There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern asked if any member of the City Council had
anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare.
INFORMATION CONCERNING Councilman Bertucelli stated that he wished to inform the public that there would be a
MEETING WITH ARMY CORPS meeting tomorrow, January 5, 1971, at 2:00 p.m. with the Army Corps of Engi, neers. Wilsey
OF ENGINEERS, WILSEY & HAM,and Ham, and Senator McCIoskey and invited the public to attend.
SENATOR McCLOSKEY:
Councilman Steinkamp remarked that he would like to direct some attention to the improve-
JC/c~~ meat in the lighting of the Veterans' Memorial on the front lawn of the City Hall.
Mayor Ahern referred the matter to Acting City Manager Ross for further attention.
There being nothing further from City Council, Mayor Ahern asked if any member of the
audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare.
INQUIRY CONCERNING COM-
PLETION OF WORK ON
WESTBOROUGH BLVD.:
Mr. Robert Albright, 2501Albright Way, asked of Director of Public Works Goss as to
when the improvement of Westborough Boulevard from Olympic to Callan Boulevards would
be completed.
Director of Public Works Goss stated that he had met with the contractor and reviewed
the items of work to be completed and that twenty working days of clear weather could
complete the work.
Discussion then followed during which time the matter of delays by the contractor was
mentioned as well as the opening and closing of certain portions which were being improved
and which caused traffic congestion as well as the matter of penalty provisions which
would be imposed by the delays of the contractor.
MATTER OF MUD SLIDES ON
S I DEWALK ON WESTBOROUGH
BOULEVARD:
I NQU I RY CONCERN I NG
LANDSCAPING OF MEDIUM
STRI P:
Mr. Albright then brought to the attention of the City Council the matter of mud slides
in the area of Westborough Boulevard which posed a hazard to children going to and from
school who were forced to walk in the street rather than on the sidewalk where the mud
existed.
Mr. Albright also brought to the attention of the City Council the matter of the improveme~
of the center divider of the highway to which the Director of Public Works replied that
this was a separate item under the Landscape Specialist.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern requested Acting City Manager Ross to check on
this matter and inform Mr. Albright.
INQUIRY CONCERNING Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, at this time brought up the matter of dirt
RESTRICTION ON DIRT HAUL hauling trucks during the peak hours of traffic which posed a traffic hazard and potential
DURING PEAK TRAFFIC HOURS: danger to motorists, asking as to whether or not some restrictions might be ~imposed
during this peak-hour period.
~]~)3(~ Discussion followed at which time Police Chief Rosario mentioned that a meeting had been
held with the truckers in this regard but that the City could not restrict the movement on
truck haul routes but that an attempt was being made to work something out with the dirt
haulers.
Further discussion followed at which time mention was made that the truckers would prefer
to haul on more direct routes through the City of San Bruno but that this was not avail-
able since they were not designated as truck routes and therefore had to utilize the
routes they were now using.
I NQU I RY CONCERN I NG
SIDEWALKS ON HILLSIDE
BOULEVARD AND TRUCKS
USING HILLSIDE BLVD.:
A woman in the audience asked as to what was being done with regard to the installation of
sidewalks on Hillside Boulevard. She also commented that dirt haul trucks were using
Chestnut Avenue as a route, presenting a danger to students walking to and from school
in that area.
Police Chief Rosanostated that he would investigate this matter.
I NOU I RY CONCERN I NG
SIDEWALKS ON CHESTNUT
AVENUE:
She then asked as to what was being done concerning the installation of sidewalks on
Chestnut Avenue to which the Director of Public Works explained some of. the areas which
had now been provided with sidewalks.
At the request of Mayor Ahern, Director of Public Works was asked to check the matter
and report to Council.
INQUIRY CONCERNING DRAIN- A representative of Phillips Petroleum Company then spoke, stating that he understood
AGE IMPROVEMENT TO SERVICE that the matter of South Airport Boulevard Improvement, and in particular, the drainage
STATION - SO. AIRPORT BLVD:as it affected their service station, was to be discussed this evening.
GOOD AND WELFARE:
(CONTINUED)
I NOU I RY CONCERN I NG DOG
COMPLA I NTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Director of Public Works Goss stated that the plans were presented today, but were
received too late to be checked and that he had been informed that the drainage correction
was to be included and would check this matter for him.
Councilman Bertucelli then asked ~cting City Manager Ross if he had received any further
complaints from Mrs. Blandini, 675 Pine Terrace,concerning the matter of dogs.
Acting City Manager Ross stated, in accordance with Council's action earlier, the
additional man from the Peninsula Humane Society commenced his duties today for the area
of South San Francisco only and that he was an experienced man and that he had received
no further complaints fr~ Mrs. Blandini.
At the request of Councilman Steinkamp, Acting City Manager Ross stated that a press
release would be given as to the phone number and other information to the public in
order that they might contact the Humane Society.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Man~nini and regularly carried, that
the meeting be adjourned to January 5, 1971 at 2:00
Time of adjournment: 9:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
City Cherk
* The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim.
The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.