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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1960-06-20REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1960 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MI NUTES: CLA I MS: PONDEROSA HILLS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIMS: SO. S.Fo IND. PARK 2-C, ZONE CLAIM: c~- SSF IND0 PARK 2-C ZONE 2 CLAIMS: PERSON & SI~ANSON PUBLIC HEARINGS - I NDUSTillAL TRACT, CHANGES & MODIFICATIONS: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rocca at 8:03 p.m. Pledge or'Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after which invocation was given by the Reverend Allen L. Lewis of the Burl Burl Methodist Church. Present: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern Absent: None Mayor Rocca asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regula~ meeting of June 6, 1960. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1960, be approved as submitted. Mayor Rocca then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the regular claims in the amount of $27,833.66 be approved for payment as submitted. Council then took separate action on claims for the following assessment district, the first group being claims for the Ponderosa Hills Assessment District which were received as follows: O. C. Jones claim dated 6/14/60 received from Edmund T. Dady, Engineer of Work, for Progress Payment No. 2 in amount of $8,397.24. Enterprise-Journal claim dated 3/17/60 for legal advertising in the amount of $21.25. A. Carlisle & Company claim dated 5/31/60 for printing Improvement Bond Series No. 58 in amount of $225.65. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried, that the claims for the Ponderosa Hills Assessment District be approved for payment as submitted. The next claim for Council action was for the South San Francisco Industria Park Unit No. 2-C, Zone 1, from Cooper & Clark, dated 5/23/60, for Field Density Tests in the amount of $1,127.28. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the claim be approved for payment as submitted. The next two claims were for South San Francisco Industrial Park Unit No. 2-C, Zone 2, as received from the following: Cooper & Clark claim da~ d 5/23/60 for Field Density Tests in the amount of $483.12. Utah Construction & Mining Co. claim dated 5/20/60 for 4th Progress Payment in the amount of $12,235.78. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the claims for South San Francisco Industrial Park 2-C, Zone 2, be approved for payment. The last claim for separate action was also for South San Francisco Industr Park Unit No. 2-C, Zone 2, as received from Dale Williams, Inc. dated 6/2/~ for 2nd Progress Payment in amount of $3,691.75. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim be appr¢ for payment. Proceeding on to the matter of public hearings, Council first took up the matter of the Person & Swanson Industrial Tract, this hearing having been continued from the meeting of June 6, 1960, and the Person & Swanson Assess menu District - Changes ana Moai£ications, this nearing aiso having 0een continued from the meeting of Juue O, 19~0. At this time, Mr. Ernest Wxls¢ of the f~rm of K~rkbriae, Wilson, Harzfeld and Wallace, gave a summary of the work which had been done in this Assessment District, the meetings whi( had been held among the interested property owners and the resulting change and modifications which had been made, after which he called on Mr. Stan Kangas of the firm of Lawrence G. Brian, Engineers, who gave a detailed ex- planation of the Assessment DistriCt, reciting from the Person and Swanson Preliminary Estimate dated October:3, 1959, revised 11/13/59 and 12/30/59, Page 1 of Road Improvements South End; Page 2, items of benefit to Person i Swanson Tract only; Page 3, Road Improvements inside Person & Swanson Trac~ Page 4, Road Improvements between~.Colma Creek and Freeway Street. After ! Kangas completed his detailed explanation of the Assessment D~trict, Rich~ Lyons, attorney at law, representing three of the property owners, namely, Stewart Warner, Raymond Jacobsen and Milprint, Inc., protested in their be. hal!, setting forth the objections which he had concerning the formation of the Assessment District and the affect which it had on their particular piece of property. He likewise requested a two weeks continuance on the public hearing, At this time, Fred Royce, representing Ken Royce, Inc. remarked that in th, interest of progress, his firm did not object to this matter. Mr. Kangas ~ave a detailed explanation to questions asked by Mr. Wilson concerning th ROLL CALL: MI NUTES: CLA I MS: PONDEROSA HILLS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIMS: SO. S.Fo IND. PARK 2-C, ZONE 1 CLAIM: SSF IND. PARK 2-C ZONE 2 CLAIMS: PERSON & SWANSON PUBLIC HEARINGS - INDUSTRIAL TRACT, CHANGES & MODI FI CAT IONS: Present: Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Rya and Patrick E. Ahern Absent: None Mayor Rocca asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regu meeting of June 6, 1960. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1960, be approved as submitted. Mayor Rocca then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the regular claims in the amount of $27,833.66 be approved for payment as submitted. Council then took separate action on claims for the following assessment district, the first group being claims for the Ponderosa Hills Assessment District which were received as follows: O. C. Jones claim dated 6/14/60 received from Edmund T. Dady, Engine of Work, for Progress Payment No. 2 in amount of $8,397.24. Enterprise-Journal claim dated 3/17/60 for legal advertising in the amount of $21.25. A. Carlisle & Company claim dated 5/31/60 for printing Improvement Bond Series No. 58 in amount of $225.65. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried that the claims for the Ponderosa Hills Assessment District be approved f. payment as submitted. The next claim for Council action was for the South San Francisco Industr: Park Unit No. 2-C, Zone 1, from Cooper & Clark, dated 5/23/60, for Field Density Tests in the amount of $1,127.28. Councilman Ahern moved, second~ by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the claim be approved for payment as submitted. The next two claims were for South San Francisco Industrial Park Unit No. 2-C, Zone 2, as received from the following: Cooper & Clark claim da~ d 5/23/60 for Field Density Tests in the amount of $483.12. Utah Construction & Mining Co. claim dated 5/20/60 for 4th Progress Payment in the amount of $12,235.78. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried that the claims for South San Francisco Industrial Park 2-C, Zone 2, be approved for payment. The last claim for separate action was also for South San Francisco Indusl Park Unit No. 2-C, Zone 2, as received from Dale Williams, Inc. dated 6/2j for 2nd Progress Payment in amount of $3,691.75. CounciLman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim be app~ for payment. Proceeding on to the matter of public hearings, Council first took up the matter of the Person & Swanson Industrial Tract, this hearing having been continued from the meeting of June 6, 1960, and the Person & Swanson Assef menu District - Changes aha Moaiiications, tn~s nearing aiso having 0een con~znued from ~ne meeting of June O, 19~0. At tflis time, Mr. Ernest Wxl! of the fxrm of Klrkbriae, Wlison, Harzfeld and Wallace, gave a summary of the work which had been done in this Assessment District, the meetings wh~ had been held among the interested property owners and the resulting chanf and modifications which had been made, after which he called on Mr. Stan Kangas of the firm of Lawrence G. Brian, Engineers, who gave a detailed e~ planation of the Assessment District, reciting from the Person and Swanso~ Preliminary Estimate dated October~3, 1959, revised 11/13/59 and 12/30/59, Page 1 of Road Improvements South End; Page 2, items of benefit to Person Swanson Tract only; Page 3, Road Improvements inside Person & Swanson Tra¢ Page 4, Road Improvements between Colma Creek and Freeway Street. After Kangas completed his detailed explanation of the Assessment D~trict, Ric[ Lyons, attorney at law, representing three of the property owners, namely, Stewart Warner, Raymond Jacobsen and Milprint, Inc., protested in their b~ hal~, setting forth the objections whiqh he had concerning the formation of the Assessment District and the affect which it had on their particular piece of property. He likewise requested a two weeks continuance on the public hearing, At this time, Fred Royce, representing Ken Royce, Inc. remarked that in t~ interest of progress, his firm did not object to this matter. Mr. Kangas gave a detailed explanation to questions asked by Mr. Wilson concerning t~ various changes and modifications which had been made in the Assessment Di trict and as they affected the property owners. At this time, Mr. Hoffma of John Blume & Associates, further explained to Council the assessments a they had been estab~ish~d~nd.~he study and deliberation which had gone into the cnanges ana moa~xlca~lons. RESOLUTION NO. 3028 ORDERING CHANGES & MODIFICATIONS - PERSON & SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT: Mr. Cartwright, General Counsel and Secretary for Person & Swanson, at thi time summarized some of the negotiations which had taken place concerning this Assessment District. Further discussion followed, at which time the members of the City Council and the interested parties discussed the Asses ment District, after which Mr. Wilson remarked that if Council were pre- pared to proceed, he had several resolutions which could be adopted at thi time. Council then indicated that they were ready to proceed with the matter. Mr. Wilson then explained the first resolution which was prepared for Council attention, after which Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTI ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS - PERSON AND SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, Go J. Rozzi Emilio COrtesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. RESOLUTION NO. 3029 OVERRULING PROTESTS PERSON & SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT: 5 o7 The second resolution was then explained by Mr. Wilson, after which Counci man Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2771 - PERSON AND SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortes Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. RESOLUTION NO. 3030 ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT - PERSON & SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT: Mr. Wilson explained the third resolution, setting forth in detail the bla which were to be filled in and the addition of the words "as modified" in certain section~,after which Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERI THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS - PERSON AND SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT". Roll ca vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. RESOLUTION NO. 3031 The fourth resolution was then explained by Mr. Wilson, which also require CREATING SAN BRUNO the filling in of certain blanks and the striking out of a portion of BLVD. AREA GRADING Section 7, after which Councilman Ryan introduced: "A RESOLUTION CREATING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - SAN BRUNO BOULEVARD AREA GRADING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - PERSON AND SWANSON PERSON & SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT: RESOLUTION NO. 3032 DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER PERSON & SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT: INDUSTRIAL TRACT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andre~ Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahem. The last resolution concern~g the Person and Swanson Industrial Tract also and was explained by Mr. Wilson, after which Councilman Rozzi introduced: "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER - PERSON AND SWANSON INDUSTRI TRACT'. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. At this time, City Attorney Noonan stated that at the request of Council he had prepared a motion concerning the Person & Swanson Industrial Tract and Assessment District which he read as follows: "Move that as Person and Swanson and Bothin et al have executed an agreement regarding improvements of their respective lands as of the 1st day of June 1960 and said agreement expresses undertak- ings between the parties thereto referring therein to City of South San Francisco in certain instances that City hereby estab- lishes that it in no way obligates itself or assumes any obliga- tions thereunder and no action of City is to be construed as implied adoption of its terms or its obligations nor representa- tions to parties to said contract or others. That further City does declare that it will participate in the improvement of said area as follows: (1) City will contribute from Major Street and Gas Tax Funds to the Person and Swanson Development by acquiring a right-of- way or irregular width for the widening and realignment of Airport Boulevard from its junction with the easterly end of the right-of-way as designated by the Director of Public Works easterly to the underpass of the Bayshore Freeway, and the construction therein of grading, 8" untreated rock base pave- ment with the 3" plant mix surface and portland cement con- crete curbs, gutters and traffic islands. (2) City will contribute from Major Street and Gas Tax Funds one-half the cost of constructing a bridge across Colma Creek opposite the northerly end of San Bruno Avenue, said one-half not to exceed THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000.00), said cost to be determined by lowest responsible bid accepted for construction of said project wit~ the proviso that City may approve an increase in said one-half of a sum not to exceed a maximum of ten percent (10%) or THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,500.00) should City after receipt of bids determine reasonableness of increased cost of constructing said project. (3) City will approve with respect to the property of Bothin et al the installation of a road immediately west of the Person and Swanson properties and parallel to the San Francisco Water Department's pipeline of 34' curb to curb with necessary drain- age and street improvements to the standards of said City, said improvements to be undertaken at the sole cost of Bothin and other property owners in the said proposed assessment district. Move further that registered mail notice be given to all of the property owners in the proposed Person and Swanson improvement district and the Bothin et al improvement district of this motion.? After City Attorney Noonan had completed reading the motion, Councilman Rozzi so moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried. After adoption of the motion, City Attorney Noonan stated that all the other mat ters as pertained to this particular item could be taken care of under th~ grading contract and permits to be issued. RESOLUTION NO. 3033 ACQUILINA GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT TO CITY: RESOLUTION NO. 3034 ADOPTING BUDGET & APPROVING AGREEMENT GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY J STREETS: ~.~/~~ HELEN KELLER D A Y PROCLAMATION: SWETT CLAIM - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PARKING DISTRICT - NOTICE TO PAY OR OUIT: UTAH CONSTRUCTION & MINING COMPANY PROPOSAL FOR NEW PUMPING STATION SSF IND. PARK UNIT 2-.C: ...~ ~ ~ ~ SERRA HIGHLANDS IMPR. ASSN. REQUEST FOR ELECTRIC STOP LIGHT AT KING DRIVE & JUNIPERO SERRA: CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. REQUEST FOR WATER RATE / INCREASE: .~;ID SIGN ORDINANCE: B. J. RODONDI RESUBDIVISION REQUEST: (LOTS 21, 22 & 23, BLOCK 126) GEORGE UCCELLI RESUBDIVISION REQUEST: (PARCEL 24, MAP 21) L. H. COMER VARIANCE PERMIT RESOLUTION #1268 PONDEROSA HILLS SUBDIVISION: 5'0 5-0 Council then proceeded on to the remainder of resolutions and proclamations City Attorney Noonan explained the next which was ready for Council action, after which Councilman Ryan introduced: ~' A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACCEPTING A GRANT OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASE MENT FROM PAUL A. AQUILINA AND JOSEPHINE F. AQUILINA TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Ro G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. The next resolution was then explained by the City Attorney, after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMEN FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. The last item concerned a proclamation recognizing Helen Keller's 80th birr day on June 27, 1960, and designating Sunday, June 26, 1960, as "Helen Kell Day"° Mayor Rocca so proclaimed from the chair. There being no ordinances, Council proceeded to the next item which appeare under unfinished business and which was the claim of Mr. Swett on the acqui ition of property for the Parking District purposes, this matter having bee held over from the meeting of June 6, 1960. City Attorney Noonan briefly explained to Council the appraisal which had been received from Barrel Ebbersole concerning the removal of the fixtures. Brief discussion followe at which time City Attorney Noonan remarked that Council could authorize hi: to serve Mr. Swett with a 3-day notice to pay or quit. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the City Attorney proceed as previously authorized. The first item under new business concerned the proposal of Utah Constructi and Mining Company to construct a new pumping station in Industrial Park Unit No. 2-C and to finance further contingencies in Industrial Park 2-C Assessment District (no written communication received for this item). Bri discussion followed, at which time City Attorney Noonan stated that at the request of Council he had prepared a motion concerning the matter as fol- lows: "Move that the plans for the construction of a new pumping station to serve South San Francisco Industrial Park No. 2-C, Zone 1 and Zone 2, be approved and said improvements, upon completion, be acquired by appropriate proceedings in the respective improvement district, said cost of acquiring not to exceed the sum of the balance of the funds in said respective improv. ment districts after payment of all other sums due and owing for constructi. improvements, contingencies and other expenses incurred by said improvement districts." After the City Attorney had completed reading the motion, Coun- cilman Ahern so moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried. Communication was received from the Serra Highlands Improvement Association advxsing of their naving written ~o the State Department of Public Works advising of their interest in having an electrically controlled stop light installed at King Drive and Junipero Serra Blvd., requesting the help and support of the City in this regard. Brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the City Manager be instructed to contact the State Divisional Highways supporting the request of the Serra Highlands Improvement Association. Fur ther discussion followed, at which time Joseph Powers, president of the Serra Highlands Improvement Association, gave a summary of the need for thi installation and the dangers that existed presently. Communication dated June 7, 1960, was received from McCutchen, Doyle, Brown Enersen, attorneys at law, concerning the application by the California War Service Company 'for increase of water rates. Brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regular carried, that the City file a protest with the Public Utilities Commission. Inter office memorandum dated June 15, 1960, was received from the Planning Commission recommending adoption of the proposed sign ordinance as a matter of policy until such ordinance is officially adopted by the City Council. Discussion followed, at which time Councilman Cortesi requested that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting. There being no objections Mayor Rocca so ordered. Memorandum dated June 15, 1960, was received from the Planning Commission recommending denial of therequest of B. J. Rodondi to resubdivide a portion of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Block 126, into three parcels. Discussion followed, at which time, there being no objections, Mayor Rocca ordered the matter held over to the next regular meeting. Inter office memorandum dated June 15, 1960, was received from the Planning Commission recommending denial of the request of George Uccelli to resub- divide Parcel 24, Map 21, into two parcels. Councilman Ryan moved, seconde by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. Variance Permit Resolution No. 1268, as applied for by L. H. Comer, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending approval of the request f a 5 ft. encroachment into the required 15 ft. front yards, Lots 1, 6, 7 and 10; and a 5 ft. encroachment into required 20 ft. rear yards, Lots 5, 6 and 14; 11 ft. and 13 ft. encroachments into required 20 ft. rear yards, Lots 10 and 11; and 6 ft. encroachment into required 15 ft. front yard, Lot 14, Ponderosa Hills Subdivision, subject to the condition that the request for a 13 ft. encroachment into required 20 ft. rear yard on Lot 11 shall not be included in this approval. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be approved and accepted. ~GR ~JOR city ~ vote wa~ as foiIows: Ayes,' c~uncilmen~Andrew Rocca, STREETS: J~]~' Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. HELEN KELLER D A Y PROCLAMAT ION: The last item concerned a proclamation recognizing Helen Keller's 80th birt] day on June 27, 1960, and designating Sunday, June 26, 1960, as "Helen Kell~ Day". Mayor Rocca so proclaimed from the chair. SWETT CLAIM - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PARKING DISTRICT - NOTICE TO PAY OR QUIT: There being no ordinances, Council proceeded to the next item which appeare, under unfinished business and which was the claim of Mr. Swett on the acquit ition of property for the Parking District purposes, this matter having bee] held over from the meeting of June 6, 1960. City Attorney Noonan briefly explained to Council the appraisal which had been received from Barrel Ebbersole concerning the removal of the fixtures. Brief discussion followe, at which time City Attorney Noonan remarked that Council could authorize hi] to serve Mr. Swett with a 3-day notice to pay or quit. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the City Attorney proceed as previously authorized. UTAH CONSTRUCTION & MINING COMPANY PROPOSAL FOR NEW PUMPING STATION SSF IND. PARK UNIT 2:C: © The first item under new business concerned the proposal of Utah Constructi and Mining Company to construct a new pumping station in Industrial Park Unit No. 2-C and to finance further contingencies in Industrial Park 2-C Assessment District (no written communication received for this item). Bri discussion followed, at which time City Attorney Noonan stated that at the request of Council he had prepared a motion concerning the matter as fol- lows: "Move that the plans for the construction of a new pumping station to serve South San Francisco Industrial Park No. 2-C, Zone 1 and Zone 2, be approved and said improvements, upon completion, be acquired by appropriate proceedings in the respective improvement district, said cost of acquiring not to exceed the sum of the balance of the funds in said respective improv ment districts after payment of all other sums due and owing for constructi improvements, contingencies and other expenses incurred by said improvement districts." After the City Attorney had completed reading the motion, Coun- cilman Ahern so moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and regularly carried. SERRA HIGHLANDS IMPR. ASSN. REQUEST FOR ELECTRIC STOP LIGHT AT KING DRIVE & JUNIPERO SERRA: 5o o communication was received from the Serra Highlands Improvement Associatloz advising of their having written {o the State Department of Public Works advising of their in~erest in having an electrically controlled Stop light installed at King Drive and Junipero Serra Blvd., requesting the help and support of the City in this regard. Brief discussion followed, after whic~ Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the City Manager be instructed to contact the State Division~Highways supporting the request of the Serra Highlands Improvement Association. Fux ther discussion followed, at which time Joseph Powers, president of the Serra Highlands Improvement Association, gave a summary of the need for th~ installation and the dangers that existed presently. CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. REQUEST FOR WATER RATE / INCREASE: ~4' ] I D Communication dated June 7, 1960, was received from McCutchen, Doyle, Brow~ Enersen, attorneys at law, concerning the application by the California Wa~ Service Company 'for increase of water rates. Brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regula~ carried, that the City file a protest with the Public Utilities Commission. SIGN ORDINANCE: Inter office memorandum dated June 15, 1960, was received from the Plannin[ Commission recommending adoption of the proposed sign ordinance as a matte~ of policy until such ordinance is officially adopted by the City Council. Discussion followed, at which time Councilman Cortesi requested that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting. There being no objectiom Mayor Rocca so ordered. B. J. RODONDI RESUBDIVISION REQUEST: (LOTS 21, 22 & 23, BLOCK 126) GEORGE UCCELLI RESUBDIVISION REQUEST: (PARCEL 24, MAP 21) L. H. COMER VARIANCE PERMIT RESOLUTION #1268 PONDEROSA HILLS SUBDIVISION: 5o 5"0 Memorandum dated June 15, 1960, was received from the Planning Commission recommending denial of ~erequest of B. J. Rodondi to resubdivide a portion of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Block 126, into three parcels. Discussion followed at which time, there being no objections, Mayor Rocca ordered the matter held over to the next regular meeting. Inter office memorandum dated June 15, 1960, was received from the Plannin Commission recommending denial of the request of George Uccelli to resub- divide Parcel 24, Map 21, into two parcels. Councilman Ryan moved, second by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. Variance Permit Resolution No. 1268, as applied for by L. H. Comer, was re ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending approval of the request a 5 ft. encroachment into the required 15 ft. front yards, Lots 1, 6, 7 an 10; and a 5 ft. encroachment into required 20 ft. rear yards, Lots 5, 6 an 14; 11 ft. and 13 ft. encroachments into required 20 ft. rear yards, Lots 10 and 11; and 6 ft. encroachment int~ required 15 ft. front yard, Lot 14, Ponderosa Hills Subdivision, subject to the condition that the request for 13 ft. encroachment into required 20 ft. rear yard on Lot 11 shall not be included in this approval. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be approved and accepted. A-1 SHOES VARIANCE PERMIT RES. #1269: 503 0 variance permit Resolution No. 1269, as applied for by A-1 Shoes, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recommending approval of the request A-1 SHOES VARIANCE APPLICATION RESOLUTION #1269 (CONTINUED): ~0 5~ for a double-faced projecting sign to extend 1 foot beyong maximum 1 foot projection over public property at 221 E1Camino Real, subject to the con- dition that the total area of all signs appurtenant to the use of A-1 Shoe Store shall not exceed 300 square feet. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. GERALD CARLSON USE PERMIT RESOLUTION #1270: Use Permit Resolution No. 1270, as applied for by Gerald Carlson, was re- ceived from the Planning Commission, recomending denial of the request for erection of a single-faced, unilluminated roof sign, 12 ft. x 4 ft. at 988 E1Camino Real. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved~and accepted. OPERATION OF DOG POUND BY COUNTY OF SAN MATEO: The next item concerned the contracts to be executed with San Mateo County and the Peninsula Humane Society for operation of the City's Dog Pound. Brief discussion followed, after which it was decided that pending the City Attorney's review of the contracts as received, the City Council would pro- ceed with the balance of the agenda items. SO. So F. JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST TO CONDUCT CARNIVAL 7/7/ TO 7/10, INC.: Although not appearing as an item on the agenda, Council at this time con- sidered the oral request of the South San Francisco Junior Chamber of Com- merce for permission to conduct a carnival from July 7, 1960 to July 10, 1~ inclusive, further requesting the waiver of the usual business license fee. Discussion followed, at which time it was mentioned that all monies realized would be used for the promotion of youth activities within the City by the Junior Chamber of Commerce since it was a non-profit organizatJ Councilman Ryan then moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly car- ried, that permission as requested be granted with the usual license fee being waived, permission conditioned on proper police supervision being a- vailable at all times, proper inspection of all of the interested agencies and whatever bonds and insurance certificates are required being posted. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - GAS TAX ALLOCATION: CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 PONDEROSA HILLS SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT: .5~ O~ Communication dated June 2, 1960, was received from the Division of Highwa~ together with a memorandum dated June 13, 1960, from Director of Public Works Goss, which concerned the Memorandum of Agreement for the year 1960-t on the City's Gas Tax Allocation. This matter having earlier been taken care of under resolutions, no fuether action was taken at this time. Communication dated June 10, 1960, was received from Edmund T. Dady, recom- mending a Change Order with regard to Item 24 of Ponderosa Hills ImprovemeI as it concerned the reinforced concrete retaining walls. Accompanying thil communication was a memorandum from the Director of Public Works dated June 15, 1960, recommending approval of the Change Order. Councilman Aheri moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and Change Order No. be authorized. MONTHLY REPORTS: There being no objections, Mayor Rocca ordered accepted and filed the repo~ /~ for the month of May 1960 from the Police Department, Fire Department, ~/ Poundkeeper, Library and City Clerk's Office, also the San Marco County Health and Welfare Departme~ . DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: Received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control were the follow- ing: Transfer of On-Sale General Licemse as applied for by Steven L. Bach( Jr. & Nello Barsi, dba Bombay Club; Transfer of Off-Sale General License as applied for by Angelo Colombo & Marie Colombo, 507 Linden Avenue: and Notice of Transfer from Mainini & Barsi at 208 Linden Avenue, So. S. F. to McDowell, Fauss & O'Sullivan, 2107 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City for On-Sal~ General License. There being no objections, Mayor Rocca ordered these fil~ RESOLUTION NO. 3035 CONTRACT FOR DOG POUND WITH SAN MATEO COUNTY AND PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY: GOOD & WELFARE: RESOLUTION NO. 3036 APPROPRIATION FOR JET AIRCRAFT PROBLEM: ff~_ ~ ~ Council then returned to the matter of the execution of the contract for the conducting of dog pound activities within the City by San Marco County and the Peninsula Humane Society. City Attorney Noonan at this time ex- plained the resolution which was to be adopted by Council concerning the m~ ter. After explanation, Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO A] THE PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL CATCHER AND ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICE~ IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan and Patrick E. Ahern. There being nothing further, Council proceeded on to the matter of Good an, Welfare. Councilman Ryan at this time brought to Council's attention the matter of jet aircraft flights over the City, citing the recent incident which occurred approximately one week previously and which was the second instance where a disabled craft had to return to the airport in its flight over the City, which was a further danger to life and property. He furthe~ remarked that he had a resolution prepared which he introduced at this time, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPOINTING A SUBCOMMITTEE AND ORDERING HEARINGS TO DETERMINE MEANS OF ALLEVIATING THE MENACE TO HEALTH, SAFETY AND PROPERTY OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO", explaining that it authorized the approp. riation of monies and space for the receipt and processing of complaints from residents concerning the flight of aircraft over the City. Discus- sion followed, at which time, Councilman Cortesi suggested obtaining the assistance of neighboring cities as well as the North County Council of Cities to help in this matter. Further discussion followed concerning the amount to be budgeted by Council when it considers the City's budget. Rol call on the resolution as introduced by Councilman Ryan was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Andrew Rocca, G. J. Rozzi, Emilio Cortesi, Leo J. Ryan an Patrick E. Ahern. At this time, City Attorney Noonan remarked that he had prepared a motion which Council could consider adopting and was as follows: MOTION RE REQUEST TO FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY FOR INVESTIGATION OF TWO DANGEROUS FLIGHTS OVER SOUTH S. Fo: "Move that request be made to the Federal Aviation Agency for investi- gation into the two dangerous flights over South San Francisco, to wit:- 1. Pan American DC-7 Aircraft on Saturday, May 28, 1960, Four Engine Flying Tiger Constellation on Saturday, June 18, 1960, and that further the Federal Aviation Agency determine whether said dangerous'flights were caused by improper maintenance of the aircraft, unsafe conditions of the aircraft, improper loading of the aircraft, improper operation of the aircraft or other causes which may violate safety laws, rules and regulations and should violations be found that appropriate penal action be taken as required by law by way of fine or penalty and further should the aircraft be determined to be an unsafe instrument or improperly maintained, the certificate to operate same be suspended." After the City Attorney had completed reading the motion, Councilman Roz: so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried. There being nothing further from any members of the Council under Good and Welfare, Mayor Rocca asked if anyone in the audience had anything th, wished to offer. There being nothing, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded b; Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to the next regular meeting of July 5, 1960, at 8 p.m. Time of adjournment - 10:37 p.m. RE.~~CTFULLY SUBM I TTE D,