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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1946-08-19174 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~UTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1946. PLACE.: TIME: ROLL CALL: EALL.i TO ~ ORDER: MINUTES.: Council Chambers, CITY Hall, South San Francisco. 8:00 o'clock p.m. Present: Councilmen Geo. W. Holston, Chas. K. Elder, Leo Ferko, Adolph Sani, Emilio Cortesi. Mayor Ferko called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock p.m. The City Clerk having forwarded copy of the minutes of the prev. ious meeting to all members of the city council, Mayor Ferko asked if any errors or omissions were noted. There being none the minutes were approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE: Communication was received from the Senate Committee on State ad Local taxat{on. On motion duly made, seconded and carried same was lald over until after the League of California Cities conference in San Diego. Communication was received from the Dept. of Public Health, State of California, requesting information on the city's sewage disposal. Motion was made, seconded and carried that they be advised that the city, in con- Junction with the City of San Bruno, has an outfall sewer running into deep water and aame is practically completed. Communication was received from Pacific Coast Building Officials Confer- ence with reference to proposed changes in uniformbuildtng code. Same was referred to the Building Inspector. Communication was received from California Mdssion Trails Assn. asking for a contribution to their advertising fund. Same was ordered filed. QUITCLAIM DEED STATE HIGHWAY: Communication was received from Division of Highways stating quitclaim deed and Joint-use agreement in connection with the construction of Bay- shore Highwayw covering a portion of the easement belonging to the City ~? across the property of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co., had been forwarded to the Works Engineer sometime ago, and asked that same be executed and returned to the State. This matter was laid over until the City Attorney and Works Engineer could check on same. RECREATION CO~,~ISSION: Communication was received from the Booster's Club submihting the follow- ing names for consideration as members of the Recreation Commission: Frank Reiger, Laurence Dilley, Lester Immerman Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be filed for future reference. Communication was received from the Paradise Valley Imp. Club recommending Mr. Frank Reiger as a member of the Recreation Commission. Same was ordered filed. GRAND AVE. & MISSION ROAD SERVICE STATION: Communication was received from the Planning Commission advising against the rezoning of property to permit building of service station at Grand Ave. and Mission Road. Councilman Elder moved, seconded by councilman Holston, that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study. MAYFAIR VILLAGE NO. 2 BIDS: Councilman Elder ~oved, seconded by councilman Holston, that the bids for improvement work in Mayfair Village No. 2 be opened. Three bids were submitted, as follows: Edward Keeble Total amount Union Paving Co. " 46,565.95 L. C. Smith " " 43,1~4.51 RESOLUTION .#1136: The bid of L. C. Smith being the lowest, councilm~m Sand introduced a Mayfair Village resolution of the City of South San Francisco awarding the contract to No.2 Award: L.C. Smith. The resolution was adopted b2 the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Recorded in Volume~4, ~ook of Resolutions, at Page 104. BUILDING .PERMITS: Steven L. Bacho, Jr. submitted request for permit ~o erect garage at 1025 Bayshore Highway. As the building inspector~ approved plans, motion was made, seconded and carried that permission be granted, with the stip- ulation that no wre~king of vehicles be done at this location. D. J. Daly submitted request to do street work required to reach proposed dwellings West of Chestnut Ave. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be referred to the Planning Commission. James Gratterola submitted request for permit to move building from Bey- shore Highway to 219 Lux Ave. Motion was made seconded and carried that permission be granted. Communication was received from San Mateo County Planning Commission, attaching copy of Airways. Transportation Plan and Study. Same was ordered filed. State Reconstruction and Reemployment Commission forwarded Bulletin No.1 covering airport survey. Same was ordered filed. Chief of Police Belloni submitted appointment of All H. Carlson as guard at Belair Depot. On motion duly made, seconded and carried this appoint- ment was approved, Mr. Carlson to serve without remune~a$ion from the city. Buri Buri Homes, Inc. requested that Charles Q. Williams be deputized as a Gommunlcatlon was recelved from the senate Committee on State ~Local taxation. On motion duly made, seconded and carried same was laid over until after the League of California Cities conference in San Diego. Communication was received from the Dept. of Public Health, State of California, requesting information on the city's sewage disposal. Motion was made, seconded and carried that they be advised that the city, in con- Junction with the City of San Bruno, has an outfall sewer running into deep water and aame is practically completed. Communication was received from Pacific Coast Building Officials Confer- ence with reference to proposed changes in uniform buildtng code. Same was referred to the Building Inspector. Communication was received from California Ydssion Trails Assn. asking for a contribution to their advertising fund. Same was ordered filed. QUITCLAIM DEED STATE HIGRWAY: Communication was received from Division of Highways stating quitclaim deed and Joint-use agreement in connection with the construction of Bay- shore Highway~ covering a portion of the easement belonging to the City ~ across the property of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co., had been forwarded to the Works Engineer sometime ago, and asked that same be executed and returned to the State. This matter was laid over until the City Attorney and Works Engineer could check on same. RECREATION CO~,~ISSION: Communication was received from the Booster's Club submi~ting the follow- ing names for consideration as members of the Recreation Commission: Frank Reiger, Laurence Dilley, Lester Immerman Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be filed for future reference. Communication was received from the Paradise Valley Imp. Club recommending Mr. Frank Eelger as a member of the Recreation Commission. Same was ordered filed. GRAND AVE. & MISSION ROAD SERVICE STATION: Communication was received from the Planning Commission advising against the rezoning of property to permit building of service station at Grand Ave. and Mission Road. Co~ncilman Elder moved, seconded by coun~ilman Holston, that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study. MAYFAIR VILLAGE NO. 2 BIDS: Councilman Elder ~oved, seconded by councilman Holston. that the bids for improvement work in Mayfair Village No. 2 be opened. ~hree bids were submitted, as follows: Edward Keeble Total amount $48,.~52.~5 Union Paving Co. " 46,~6~.~5 L. C. Smith " " %3,1?4.S1 RESOLUTION #1136: The bid of L. C. Smith being the lowest, councilman Sant introduced a Mayfatr Village resolution of the City of South San Francisco awarding the contract to No.2 Award: L.C. Smith. The resolution was adopted b2 the unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Recorded in Volume'4, Book of Resolutions, at Page 104. BUILDING .PERMITS: Steven L. Bacho, Jr. submitted request for permit to erect garage at 1025 Bayshore Highway. As the building inspector' approved plans, motion was made, seconded and carried that permission be granted, with the stip- ulation that no wre~king of vehicles be done at this location. D. J. Daly submitted request to do street work required to reach proposed dwellings West of Chestnut Ave. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be referred to the Planning Commission. James Gratterola submitted request for permit to move building from Bey- shore Highway to 219 Lux Ave. MOtion was made seconded and carried that permission be granted. Communication was received from San Mateo County Planning Commission, attaching copy of Airways~ Transportation Plan and Study. Same was ordered filed. State Reconstruction and Reemployment Commission forwarded Bulletin No.1 covering airport survey. Same was ordered filed. Chief of Police Belloni submitted appointment of All H. Carlson as guard at Belair Depot. On motion duly made, seconded and carried this appoint- ment was approved, Mr. Carlson to serve without ~emuneration from the city, Buri Buri Homes, Inc. requested that Charles Q. Williams be deputized as a police officer for Buri Buri Homes, without remuneration from the city. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried that same be referred to the Chief of Police, with recommendation that appointment be made. ~ANCE PERMITS: The following requests for permission to hold dances at PTaternal Hal were received: Richard Woellfell, San Francisco Aug..~lst from 8 to 12 Italian Catholic Federation Sept.28th ~ 8 to 12 Motion was made, seconded and carried that permission be granted on payment of the necessary fee. GRADE CROSSING GRAND AVE. & BAYSHORE: Mr. Mattis and Mr. Weymouth of the Division of Highways addressed the City Council with reference to the purchase of additional right of wal near Grand Ave. and Bayshore Highway. They asked that the council approve the expenditure of $18,000. from the 1/&~Street of Major Imp ortance Funds'to purchase right of way in connection with the constru ion of a grade separation on the Grand Ave. crossing on the main line of the Southern Pacific Co. Mayor Ferko Stated this money was needed for improvement of Linden and Grand Aves., but possibly the Southern Pacific Co. and the industries would meet the expense of a grade cros ing~ and he would meet the various individuals at an early date. Councilman Sani felt that a grade crossing was necessary, and in orde that the State would not be held up on work on the freeway, made a motion that the City Council go on record as favoring the expenditure of $18,000. out of the 1/&~ Gas Tax Fund and that the necessary steps be taken to raise this money from the Southern Pacific Co. and the industries. Councilman Holston seconded the motion and same was cart BUILDING INSPECTOR:Mr. A. J. Welte submitted his resignation as Building Inspector, effe ive August 19, 3946. Councilman Sani moved that ~e resignation be accepted. Councilman Elder seconded t he motion and same was regularl~ carried. In accepting this resignation Mayor Ferko instructed~e Ci~ Clerk to write Mr. Welte commending him for past services. Councilman Sani moved that Gildo Rozzi be appointed Building Inspectol effective A~gust 19th, for a period of 90 days. Councilman Cortesi seconded the motion and same was regularly carried. TAXI CABS: Messrs. Stubbs & Stubbs, Attorneys at law, addressed a communication the City Council asking consideration of Elliott F. Stewart, doing business ~s South San Francisco Taxi Co.,intention to operate 6 to 10 cabs in the future. This matter was laid over for the present. GRAND AVE. WIDENING:. Committee appointed by the City Planning Commission, conaisting of Messrs. Kauffmann, Sani and Nieri, presented petition of property owners for the widening of Grand Ave. from Bayshore Highway to Spruce AVE. This petition was signed by owners of 2B8~.$0~!'~ of property, wh~ with the city owned 5§0 feet made a total of 24~?.50 feet. Mr. Eauf~ stated there were only four objectors. Councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Holston, moved that the Works Engineer prepare plans and specifications for the widening of Grand Ave. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $~146.46 were presented to the finance commit' for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and carried the claims' w, ordered paid. ORDINANCE #248 BURI-BURI NO.2 ANNEXATION: ORDINANCE ~249 AVALON PARK ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 248, approving the annexation of Rancho Buri-Buri Nnit No. 2, was brought up-for the second reading. On motion of councilma~ Elder, seconded by councilman Sani, reading of the ordinance was dis- pensed with. The ordinance was passed by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Recorded in Volume 2, Book,Of Ordinances, at Page 34V. Ordinance No.249, approving the annexation of Avalon ~Park, was broug~ up for the second reading. On motion of councilman Elder, seconded bl councilman Sani, and regularly carried, the reading of the ordinance was dispensed with. The ordinance was passed by the unanimous vote o~ all members of the council. Recorded in Volume 2, Book of Ordinances at Page ORDINANCE #280 AMENDING ~lZ~: Ordinance No.2~O, amending Ordinance No.lZV, was brought up for the second reading. On motion of councilman Elder, seconded by councilma~ Sani, reading the ordinance was d~spensed with. The ordinance was passed by the unanimous vote of all members of ~zhe council. Recorded in Volume 2, Book of Ordinances, at Page RESOLUTION #11~: Councilmmn Cortesi introduced a resolution of the City of South San Approving Francisco approving diagram submitted by Charles T. Broughton, Works Brentwood Diagram: Engineer, covering work described in resolution of intention No. lO4~. The resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of th, council. Recorded in Volume 4, Book of Resolutions, at Page ELM COURT: WORKS ENGINEER APPOINTMENT :~ Motion was duly made, seconded and regGlarly carried that the original specifications for Elm Court ~re~$'L~wor~.be approved. Councilman Sani moved that Mr. J. E. Estes b~ appointed Works Enginee~ effective August 19th. Councilman Ce~tesi seconded the motion, and same was regularly carried. Mr. Rodondi brought up the matter of drainage on property from "C" St to the railroad tracks. On motion of councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Holston, and regularly carried, the matter was referred to the Works Engineer. The City Employees' Association addressed a communication to the City Council requesting clarification of various matters concerning city employees. Councilman Holston moved, seconded by councilman Cortesi, ortance ~unds'to purchase right of way in connection with the construct. ion of a grade separation on the Grand Ave. crossing on the main line of the Southern Pacific Co. Mayor Ferko stated this money was needed for improvement of Linden and Grand Aves., but possibly the Southern Pacific Co. and the industries would meet the expense of a grade cross- ing~ and he would meet the various individuals at an early date. Councilman Sani felt that a grade crossing was necessary, and in order that the State would not be held up on work on the freeway, made a motion that the City Council go on record as favoring the expenditure of $18,000. out of the 1/4~ Gas Tax Fund and that the necessary steps be taken to raise this money from the Southern Pacific Co. and the industries. Councilman Holston seconded the motion and same was carrie BUILDING INSPECTOR:Mr. A. Jo Welte submitted his resignation as Building Inspector, effect ire August 19, 9946. Councilman Sani moved that ~e resignation be accepted. CounciLman Elder seconded t he motion and same was regularly carried. In accepting this resignation Mayor Ferko instructed~e City Clerk to write Mr. Welte commending him for past services. Councilman Sani moved that Gildo Rozzi be appointed Building Inspector, effective A~gust 19th, for a period of 90 days. Councilman Cortesi seconded the motion and same was regularly carried. TAXI CABS: Messrs. SSubbs &, Stubbs, Attorneys at law, addressed a communication to the City Council asking consideration of Elliott F. Stewart, doing business ~s South San Francisco Taxi Co.,intention to operate 6 to 10 cabs in the future. This matter was laid over for the present. GRAND AVE. WID~ING:~ Committee appointed by the City Planning Commission, conaisting of Messrs. Kauffmann, Sani and Nieri, presented petition of property owners for the widening of Grand Ave. from Bayshore Highway to Spruce AVE. This petition was signed by owners of 288~.50~'~ of property, whic with the city owned ~§0 feet made a total of 24M~.80 feet. Mr. Eauffma stated there were only four objectors. Councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Holston, moved that the Works Engineer prepare plans and specifications for the widening of Grand Ave. CLAIMS: Claims in the amount of $Z146.46 were presented to the finance committe for approval. On motion duly made, seconded and carried the claims wet ordered paid. ORDINANCE #248 BURI-BURI NO.2 ANNEXATION: ORDINANCE ~249 AVALON PARK ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 248, approving the annexation of Rancho Buri-Buri Unit No. 2, was brought up-for the second reading. On motion of councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Sani, reading of the ordinance was dis- pensed with. The ordinance was passed by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Recorded in Volume 2, Book,of Ordinances, at Page 34V. Ordinance No.749, approving the annexation of Avalon ~Park, was brought up for the second reading. On motion of councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Sant, and regularly carried, the reading of the ordinance was dispensed with. The ordinance was passed by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Recorded in Volume 2, Book of Ordinances, at Page ORDINANCE #250 AMENDING #I~V: Ordinance No.250, amending Ordinance No.lZV, was brought up for the second reading. On motion of councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Sani, reading the ordinance was dispensed with. The ordinance was passed by the unanimous vote of all members of ~he council. Recorded in Volume 2, Book of Ordinances, at Page RESOLUTION #113~: Councilman Cortesi introduced a resolution of the City of South San Approving Francisco approving diagram submitted by Charles T. Broughton, Works Brentwood Diagram: Engineer, covering work described in resolution of intention No. 1043. The resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all members of the council. Recorded in Volume 4, Book of Resolutions, at Page ELM COURT: Motion was duly made, seconded and regularly carried that the original specifications for Elm Court ~re~$~.wo~.be approved. WORKS ENGINEER APPOINTMENT:~ Councilman Sani moved that Mr. J. E. Estes b~ appointed Works Engineer, effective August 19th. Councilm~zn Co~tesi seconded the motion, and same was regularly carried. Mr. Rodondi brought up the matter of drainage on property from "C" St. to the railroad tracks. On motion of councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Holston, and regularly c~rried, the matter was referred to the Works Engineer. The City Employees' Association addressed a communication to the City Council requesting clarification of various matters concerning city employees. Councilman Holston moved, seconded by councilman Cortesi, that the matter be laid over to caucus meeting Tuesday night. The motion was carried. _176 ~r. Sendner, of Paradise Valley, asked when street signs might be stalled in Paradise Valley. Councilman Cortest stated metal posts with cross pieces were contemplated and as soon as prices and material could be obtained the signs would be installed. Mr. T~usty, of Paradise Valley, asked when Paradise Valley and South- wood Parks would be seeded, lie was advised that until piping was put in no seed would be planted~ and pipe was unobtainable at the present time. Councilman Elder moved that ~v..Broughton be retained until all sewer work now under const~uction and work in Brentwood No. 1 is completed. · Councilman Sant seconded the motion and same was regularly carried. ADJOURNNENT TO AUGUST 20th: On motion of councilman Elder, seconded by councilman Sani, and re- gularly carried, the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, August 20th, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Time of Adjournment 1050 p.m. Approve~: .~' l Mayor. Respectfully submitted