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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1943-10-18REGULAR ~..~EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO i[ELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1943. The regular meeting of the ciby council of the city of South San Francisco was held in the City Hall Monday evening, October 18, 1943. The meeting was called to order at ~ o'clock p. m. by ~ayor D. W. Ratto Roll call found the followinE members of the council present: V. B0ido, D. W. Ratto M. Minucciani and Reese Lloyd. Absent Councilman Geo. W. Holston The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no errors or omissions they were approved as read. A communication was received from Mrs. Fred E. Burris, Chairman Improvement Committee, Southwood Tract, advising the council the residents of Southwood were ready to go a- head with the ~rection of th~ children's bus shelter that had been disDussed at the council meeting in February whereby the city would furnish the materials. They advised that the cost would be $135.00. On motion by Councilman Minucctani, seconded by Councilman Lloyd./it was agreed to purcl~ase the lumber from the South City Lumber Co. and duly ca,tied . A communication was received from tl~e Housing Authority of South San Francisco, en- closing a letter from A. E. Ryan, South San Francisco Transit Company, in which ~1r. Ryan asks the assistance of the Housing Authority in obtaining a pennit to operate a bus route from Lindenville to the Western Pipe and Steel Company, through Peck's Lots and Paradise Valley. The Clerk was instructed to ask Mr. Ryan and the Trans- portation Committe of the Chamber of Commerce to appemr before the ~eeting of the City Council November l, 1943, to.discuss the matter. County Tax Collector A communication was received from Ralph MacArthur/advising the city council he had a bid of $28.00 each on Lots l, ~ and 1V Block C, Peck's Sub, asking the city's approval to sell same. The clerk was instructed to inform Mr. ~acArthur that tt~e city object- ed to the sale of these lots at this price. A communication was received from Paramount Pest Control Service su~mit~ a $15.00 per month to control the rodents at the city dump in South San ~rancisco. The clerk was instructed to write the company for more detailed informatio~ as to what the city would receive in the way of service, etc. A communication was received from the Navy League of the United States informing the city of the annual observance of Navy Day to be held throughout the state on October ~Tth, 1943. ~ayor Ratto asked that the matter be given publicJ!ty in the local paper. The communication was ordered filed. A communcation was received from the California War Chest, Inc. asking~the city to proclaim "War Chest Week". ~layor Ratto asked ~he Enterprise" to publicize "~ar Chest Week". A communcation was received from fiombo Bros. acknowledging receipt of the city's letter of October 5, 1943 and a bill of the Pacheco Electric Company for $20.00 which the city paid~ and advising tha~ .~ claims pertaining to the accident of September 20, 1943, were being handled by their insurance company. A communcation was received from Piombo Bros. answering the city' s letter of October 5th, 194~, in which the city asked fo~~. a statement concerning the cause of the accident September 20th, 1943. They advise the city that they have not as yet~- termined the~ cause of the accident. Mayor Ratto brought up the matter of the Piombo Bros. trucks not stopping at Bethlehem Lane and Grand Avenue. Chief of Police Belloni was asked to look into the matter. A communication was received ~rom Armour and Company asking permission to erect a couple of'~elp wanted"signs along the Bayshore Hmghway. On motion by.Councilman Minucciani seconded by Councilman Lloyd and duly carried permission.was granted. A communcation was received from the Division of Highways advising the city that the construction work on Industrial way was completed October 7, 1943; that tt~e city was to maintain said road at its own expense from said date of competion. Co~muncation ordered filed. A Report of Inspection was received from the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Compan~ covering equipment located in the ?ity Hall and Li%rary and making certain recommendations. The report was referred to Fire Chief Welte. The Pacific Gas and Electric comPany submitted new schedules for lighting as adopted by San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, sh~wing ~n increase in cost to the City of South San Francisco of $1J.40 per month. On motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by ~ouncilman ~inucaia~ and duly c~r~8 the schedules as. submitted were accepted~ show- ng an--increase in-~He Hours ~f Ii~ing as well as in ~ne cos~. A report from the Department of Health of San Mateo County was received regarding the premises operated by HeEnan Gambero on Bayshore Highway and recommending that this rooming house be condemned. The matter was referred to the city attorney. Council- man Lloyd brought up the matter of the unsanitary condition of the alleys in the business district of this city and also the vacant lots. THe clerk w as instructed to bring the matter to the attention of the Health Inspector. A credit statement was received from ~etal The~mit Corporation showing a credit of $16.70 due the city for tins cans. 0rde~ed filed. R. A. Klassen, Works Engineer, submitted a report on the streets of Lindenville, pointing out that the present condition of the street areas is such that when the city is asked to take over the cleaning and maintenance of th~ streets, if any repairs be required that the cost should not be borne by the city. The contmunication ~as orde~red filed until such time as the City is asked to accept the streets. council meeting in February whereby the city would fur~isn the ~terials. They advised that the cost would be $135.00. On motion by Council~uan Minucciani, seconded by Councilman Lloyd./it was agreed to purchase the lumber from the South City Lumber Co. and duly ca~ried . A communication was received from tt~e Housing Authority of South San Francisco, en- closing a letter from A. E. Ryan, South San Francisco Transit Company, in which Er. Ryan asks the assistance of the Housing Authority in obtaining a permit to operate a bus route from Lindenville to the Western Pipe and Steel Company, through Peck's Lots and Paradise Valley. The Clerk was instructed to ask Mr. Ryan and the Trans- portation Committe of the Chamber of Commerce to appear before the Meeting of the City Council November l, 1943, to discuss the matter. County Tax Collector A communication was received from Ralph MacArthur/advising the city council he had a bid of $25.00 each on Lots l, 2 and 17 Block C, Peck's Sub, aaking the city's approval to sell same. The clerk was instructed to inform Mr. MacArthur that t~e city object- ed to the sale of these lots at this price. A communication was received from Paramount Pest Control Service su~zt~t ~_~ a .bid~£ $15.00 per month to control the rodents at the city dtunp in South San ~ancisco. The clerk was instructed to write the company for more detailed informatio~ as to what the city would receive in the way of service, etc. A communication was received from the Navy League of the United States informing the city of the annual observance of Navy Day to be held throughout the state on October 27th, 1943. Mayor Ratto asked that the matter be given public~!ty in the local paper. The connn~ication was ordered filed. A come, cation was received from the California War Chest, Inc. asking~the city to proclaim "War Chest Week". Mayor Ratto asked'The Enterprise" to publicize "~¥ar Chest Week". A communcation was received from fiombo Bros. acknowle~ng receipt of the city's letter of October 5, 1943 and a bill of the Pacheco Electric Company for $25.00 which the city paid~ and advising that~m ~ ~ claims pertaining to the accident of September 20, 1943, were being handled by their insurance company. A communcation was received from Piombo Bros. answering the city' s letter of October 5th, 1943, in which the city asked fo~. a statement concerni~ the cause of the accident September 20th, 1943. They advise the city that they have not as yet~- termined the' cause of the accident. Mayor Ratto brought up the matter of the Piombo Bros. trucks not stopping at Bethlehem Lane and Grand Avenue. Chief of Police Belloni was asked to look into the matter. A communication was received ~rom Armour and Company asking permission to erect a couple of '~elp wanted"signs along the Ba~vshore Highway. On motion by ~Councilman Minucciani seconded by Councilman Lloyd and duly carried permission.was granted. A co~m~uncation was received from the Division of Highways advising the city that the construction work on Industrial way was completed October V, 1943; that t~e city was to maintain said road at its own expense from said date of competion. Cormnuncation ordered filed. A Report of Inspection was received from the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company cove~ing equipment located in the City Hall and Librar~y and making certain recommendations. The report was referred to Fire Chief Welte. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company submitted new schedules for lighting as adopted by San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, sh~wing ~n increase in cost to the City of South San Francisco of $13.40 per month. On motion by CounciLman Lloyd, seconded by ~ouncil~an Minucoia~i a~d duly c~ried the schedules.as. ~ubmitted were accepted~ show- ng anlnorease ~n ~ne hours ~f' Itgn~ng as we±z as ~n ~ne cos~. A report from the Department of Health of San Mateo County was received regarding the premises operated by Herman Gambero on Bayshore Highway and recommending that t~is rooming house be condemned. The matter was referred to the city attorney. Council- man Lloyd brought up the matter of the unsanitary condition of the alleys in the business district of this city and also the vacant lots. Tlie clerk w as instructed to bring the matter to the attention of the Health Inspector. A credit statement was received from ~.~etal Ther~it Corporation showing a credit of $16.70 due the city for tins cans. 0rde~ed filed. R. A. Klassen, Works Engineer, submitted a report on the str~ts of Lindenville, pointing out that the present condition of the street areas is such that when the city is asked to take over the cleaning and maintenance of th~ streets, if any repairs be required that the cost should not be borne by the city. The coHLmunication was orde.red filed until such time as the City is asked to accept the streets. ~ The Cyclone Fence ~ompany su~xnitted a bid of ~243.57 to furnish labor and material to re- pair the back stop'at Orange Avenue Park, to include stretching three strands of barb wi~ on roll existing posts. Mayor Ratto said~eback stop at the park had been sliced and destroyed about two or tlmree times before~ swings had been cut and a barbecue pit at the park destroyed and asked Chief of Police ~elloni what could be done about stopping this destruction of ~ark proRerty. Chief Belloni said that Floyd Hunter had cha~ge of the recreational facilities. Councilman Minucciani said that more than 5200.00 damage was done to park equipme, nt and facilities, ouncmlman Boido was of the ooinion that a back stop would not be needed and especially since there was so ruch destruction to the eej~ip- merit. It was suggested that ~r. Hunter be informed of the damage. City Attorney Cole- bered.suggested contacting .the school suoerintendent in order that he mmoht work with th~ children for a better understandin~ with ~respect to the care of property and equipment. '~,~eberd to ,follow this matter up. Regarding the bid for the ~iajor Ratto asked Mr. C~ repair of the back stop Councilman ~ Lloyd moved ,that the ~,~tter be referred to the park commis~sioner with authority to act. The motion was seconded by Councilman Minucciani and duly carried, Claims in the amount of $ 4,710.13 were next presented to the council for payment: J. P. Quinlan, Postmaster Enterprise Press S,. City Lumber Co. Kelly' s Welding Shop Su'bwa~ SerTice Station Michael Ochoa Ro ckaway Quarry Litex Products Co. American Rubber Mfg. Co. The Texas Co. Fire Engineering Fed~al Laboratories Dr. Werth~im. So. San Francisco Hospital So. City Laundry Robinson Druggist Hallawell Seed Co. Frank Giffra and Sons Union 0il Co~ F. Pariani Scampini and Zanetti California State Personnel Board Railway Express Agency Pacific Intermountain Express Crawford Typewriter Co. So. San 'Francisco C. of C. New Lincoln Market Partick Co, San Nateo County Title Co. California Pest Control Co. Union Paving Co. Enterprise Engine & Foundry Co. Thomas I. Nurphy Dudley Perkins Ohio Chemical Co. M. Common A. L. Young Machinery Co. Frank Pariani Gladding McBeau Co. A. Carlisle Co. Galvin Mfg. C~Z~!. .... R. G. Clifford ..... B~-unton Automotive Service Kaar Engineering Co. pacific Tele. and Tele. Co. Superior Laundry Galvin Mfg. Corp. R. A. Klassen 200-3~ stamps civ. defense ~000 sheets mime~raph paper civ.def. street material case for police dept. park materials welding repair tire police dept. " stret imp. intepreting crusher run headlight masks fire hose gas subscription- 2 years ~terlals alcoholic examinations fire dept. wash Sept. supplies seed prune~ and hammer p~r,'c plug repair police Buick supplies park examinations police ara fire dept. h a u! i ng ,, Service 5 machinss~qua~terly Sept. advertising dog food rubber stamp daily report supplies Grader rental 1 chimney plate securing evidence Sandoval case battery, etc. motorcycle oxygen repairs Dod, ge Bro om core repair Street equipment sewer pipe mauila folders freight equipment rental outfall sewer II II materials steel panels city phones ~ wash Sept. 50 W Trans fees En~,_~neering Sept. 6.00 4.64 V.~9 8.34 90.06 25.50 4.23 14.53 10.00 5.60 18.90 329.83 39 3. 00 15.48 25.oo 15.00 3.72 1.33 3.08 4.61 .65 49.V1 1.44 20.00 2.85 6.29 3V. 50 25.00 8.30 .81 1.50 12.56 24.61 1.79 25.00 16.17 13.8~ 1 10.85 28.19 4.69 80.01 6.05 14.4~ 920; 15 801.31 59.3V 1V. 63 137.33 3.83 638*. 51 220.27 Calculation weed assessments: Klassen 2 hrs- ~3.00; Brian 5 hfs 6.25 genl. exp. 1.80; profit 3.30- Proposed widening Ind. Way-Klassen 20 hrs. 30.00; transporation 4.00; genl. exp. 6.80; profit 12.24- Genl. Ad. of Streets- Klassen 44 hrs. 66.00; transportation 12.00; genl. exp. 15.60 profit 28.08 -C~lma Creek maintenance *Klassen 12 hrs. 18.00; transportation 2.00; genl. expense 4.00; profit 7.20 F. Casagrande street labor 79.86 A. Soldani Sunday labor 7.26 " vacation period for 1943 96.80 J. Gallt street labor' 79.86 J. Tacchi " 72.60 F. Parenti park labor 83.12 A. Ferrario " 79.86 J. Ferrario " 50.82 M. Laufer " 50.82 F. Mandoli " 87.12 J. Souza Janitor recreation hall ~ 32.00 J. Hicke~ vacation period 1943 and~ overtime · 163~3~ total $4 710. bered.suggested contacting ,the sc~,ool suoerintendent in order that he might work with children for a better understandin~ With 'respect to the care of property and equipment Major Ratto asked l,~(r. Coleberd to ~follow this ~tter up. Regardln~ the bid for the repair of the back stop Councilman, Lloyd moved ,that the =~tter be referred to the pa: commis~sioner with authority to act. The motion was seconded by Councilman Minucciani and duly carried, Claims in the amount of $ 4,710.13 were next presented to the council for payment: J. P. Quinlan, Postmaster Enterprise Press S~. City Lumber Co. Kelly' s Welding Shop Subway, Service~ Station Michael Ochoa Rockaway Quarry Lite~ Products Co. American Rubber Mfg. Co. The Texas Co. Fire Engineering Fed~al Laboratories Dr. Werth~im. So. San Francisco Hospital So. City Laundry Robinson Druggist Hallawell Seed Co. Frank Giffra and Sons Union 0il Co,- F. Pariani Scampini and Zanetti California State Personnel Board Railway Express Agency PaCific Intermountain Express Crawford Typewriter Co. So. S~u~Francisco C. of C. New Linco~ln Market Partick C~, San Mateo County Title Co. California Pest Control Co. Union Paving Co. Enterprise Engine & Foundr~y Co. Thomas I. Murphy Dudley Perkins Ohio Chemical CO, M. Common A. L. Young Machinery Co. Frank Pariani Gladding McBean Co. A. Carlisle Co. Galvin Mfg. C~ ..... R. G. Clifford ~ BEznton Automotive Service Kaa~ Engineering Co. Pacific Tele. and Tele. Co. Superior Laundry Galvin Mfg. Corp. 200-3~ stamps civ. defense 2000 sheets mimegraph paper ely.def. street material case for police dept. park materials welding repair tire police dept. " stret imp. inteprettng crusher run headlight masks fire hose gas subscrip~tion- 2 years m~te[ials alcoholic examinations fire dept. wash Sept. supplies seed prune~ and hammer spark plug repair police Buick supplies park examinations police and fire dept. haul ing ,, Service 5 machinss.qua~terly Sept. advertising dog food rubber stamp daily report supplies Grader rental I chimney plate securing evidence Sandoval case battery, etc. motorcycle oxygen repairs Dod~ge Bro om core repair Street equipment sewer pipe manila folders freight equipment rental outfall sewer I! materials steel panels city phones wash Sept. 50 W Trans R. A. Klassen fees Engineering Sept. Calculation weed assessments: Klassen 2 hfs - ,~3.00; Brian 5 hfs 6.25 6.00 4.84 7.49 8.34 90.06 25.50 4.23 14.53 10.00 5.60 18.90 329.53 39..~83 3.00 15.48 25. O0 oo 3.72 1.33 3.08 4.61 .~5 49.71 1.44 20.00 2.85 ~.2g 37.50 25.00 8.30 .81 1.50 12.56 24.61 1.79 25.00 15.17 13.8~ 1 10.85 28.19 4.69 80.01 6.05 14.4~ 920 ~ 15 801.31' 59.37 1V. 63 137.33 3.83 638~. 51 220.27 genl. exp. 1.80; profit 3.30- Proposed widening Ind. Way-Klassen 20 hrs. 30.00; transporation 4.00; genl. exp. 6.80; profit 12.24- Genl. Ad. of Streets- Klassen 44 hrs. 66.00; transportation 12.00; genl. exp. 15.60 profit 28.08 -C~lma Creek maintenance *Klassen 12 hrs. 18.00; transportation 2.00; genl, expense 4.00; profit 7.20 F. Casagrande street labor 79.86 A. Soldant Sunday labor 7.26 # vacation period for 1943 98.80 J. Galli street labor 79.86 J. Tacchi " 72.60 F. Parenti~ park labor 83.12 A. Ferrario " 79.86 J~ Ferrario " ' 50.82 M, Laufer " 50.82 F. Mandoli " 87. 12 J. Souza Janitor recreation hall 32.00 J. Hic~e~ vacation period '1943 .and overtime . 163~3~ total - $4 The claims having been audited h~y the finance committee Councilman Lloyd moved they be paid;the motion was seconded by Councilman Minucciani and duly carried. The month.ly report of the Library and~tae City Treasurer for the month of September were submitted and accepted as read. Chief of Police Louise Belloni submitted the following nsmes f~appointment as special police officers at the various factories in this city: Harry Tipton, Florence G. Heneise; Sandra B. Ogden; Deana 0scamou; George Shamblen; Manuel Rabello. On motion by Council- ms~u ~'~.loyd seconded by Councilmsn ~inuccimni and duly carried tme appointments were confirmed; said police officers to serve without expense to the city. -Chief of Police Belloni asked t~at the city council cancel t~e appointments of the. following special police officers employed as guards: John B. Blanchfield, Glen C. Campbell, Thomas S. Donlin, George L. Felch, Ralph T. Fountain, Karl J. Hokans, Milton H. Howe, Ronald M. MacPherson, James L. Mildon, Ben J. Niklas, Buc~ely Nimy, Walter D. Schranz, James Stout, Bertram York, Mrs. Catherine A. Weaver; On motion by Councilman Lloyd~ seconded by Councilman Minucciani and duly carried the request was granted. Under new business, Councilman Minucciani brought up the matter of the street department having to Haul tree and sD_rub! cuttings, etc. left by r~sidents of the city on the curb; that the street department is ~horthanded and the service should be discontinued. On motion by Councilman ~inucciani, ~seconded by Councilman Lloyd and duly car~ried, se~vi6e of hauling away-tree cuttings, etc. would be discontinued commencing November l, 1943. Pete Uccelli appeared before tt~e city council and asked permission to lease the Eucalyptus Park, 3-1/3 acres for $100.00 per year, commencing the first of the year. On motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman ~inucciani and duly carried per- mission was granted. City Attorney Coleber~ was asked to draw up a lease. R. A. Kl~ssen, Works Engineer, presented plan and profile for improvement of Third and Fourth Lanes, between Laurel and Chestnut Avenue, in the rear of Hollycraft Co. homes. Councilman Lloyd suggested that Klassen contact the balance of' the owners on these ~ la. nes with a view of completing the improvement of the lahes.' In thi~ connection Councilma~ Lloyd introduced resolution No. 915 of the City of South San ~?rancisco adopting Plan and Profile for this improvement. The resolution was adopted by the unanimous~ vote of all members of the council present, as follows: V. Boido, M. Minucciani D. W. Rat~o~ Reese Lloyd. Absent, Councilman Geo. W. Holston. Recorded ~n book of Resolutions Vol 3 page 39V. Attest 'Daniel McSweeney, City Clerk' by Elizabeth 0ttenf~eld, Deputy R. A. Klassen, Works Engineer brought up the matter of the repair of B Street from Orange Avenue south. The city council asked him to submit an approximate cost of the job. There appearing no further business before the council, Councilman Minucciani moved to adjourn t~ Monday, November l, 194J, at 8 o'clock p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lloyd and duly carried. Ti~e of a~journment 9.45 p. m. Respectfully submitted Approved:. Dan'~~, SweSney, City Clerk Mayor of,the City of South San Francisco.