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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1962-05-21REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~E CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, MAY 21, 1962 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: C LA IMS: SSF MARINA CLAIMS: LITTLEF IELD/KIMBALL WAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: PERSON & SWANSON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIMS: 8 O0 p.m. C(.uncil Chambers, City Hall T ~e meeting was called to order by Mayor Ryan at 8:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Due to the ab- sence of Reverend Norman H. Barbour of St. Elizabeth's Epis- copal Church, no invocation was ~lven. Present: A~sent: Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahern, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Mayor Ryan asked if there was a motion approvin~ the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1962. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1962, be approved as submitted. Mayor Ryan then asked if there was a motion approving the reg- ular claims as submitted for payment. City Attorney Noonan remarked that a separate motion could be taken on the claims of Joseph Bettancourt for work done on the fire house since a nctice of intent to file lien had been received. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly car- ried, that the regular claims totaling $48,144.9~ be approved for payment. City Attorney Noonan then stated that a motion could be adopted tkat the claim of Joseph Bettancourt for $11,971.68 and the further claim of $170.32 be approved for payment with the pro- xriso that the check not be delivered until the lien claim had been satisfactorily disposed of. ConnciIman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried. S~uth San Francisco Marina CIaims: (~) Healy Tibbitts Construction Company claim dated January ! 31, 1962, in the amount of $350]00 for work completed as of January 31, 1962. (~) Healy Tibbitts Construction Company claim dated May 5, , 1962, in the amount of $104,187.00 for work completed as ! of April 30, 1962. (~) Dames and Moore claim dated March 23, 1962, in the amount of $2,000.00 for work completed as of March 16, 1962. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by ~ouncilman Rocca and reg- ularly carried, that the claims as submitted for the South San Francisco Marina be approved for payment. L~ttlefield and Kimball Way Assessment District Claim: (~) Title Insurance and Trust Company claim dated April 3, , 1962, in the amount of $I4.00 f~r baIance due on Title fee. CounciIman Rocca moved, seconded by CounciIman Ahem and re~u- ].arly carried, that the claim as submitted for the Littlefield a~d Kimball Way Assessment District ~e approved for payment. Person and Swanson Assessment Distrist Claims: John A. Blume & Associates claim dated May 8, 1962, in the amount of $7,698.32 for engineerin~ services, to be disbursed as follows: Person and Swanson Assessment District, $7,571.07 and Major Street Project No. 50, $127.25. California Water Service Compan~ claim dated May 4, 1962, in the amount of $2,336.47 for .~i~ht fire hydrants in the Person and Swanson Industrial Tract. (c) Chas. L. Harney, Inc. claim dated April 30, 1962, in the amount of $35,719.20 for work ascomplished through April 30, 1962, to be disbursed as follows: Person and Swan- son Assessment District, $34,803.00 and Major Street Project No. 50, $916.20. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and reg- ularly carried, that the claims as sabmitted for Person and Swanson Assessment District be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING -- TIDEWATER 0IL CO.: PUBLIC HEARING -- PONDEROSA ROAD IMPRV. PROJECT-- DIVIDED ASSESSMENT: SWIM SIGN UP DAYS -- MAY 18 AND 25: BLOOD BANK WEEK -- MAY 27 - JUNE 2nd: NATIONAL HIGHWAY WEEK -- MAY 20 - MAY 26: JUDO WEEK -- RESOLUTION NO. 3474 SPRUCE AVE. IMPRV. LEO/FRANCES FERKO -- GRANT DEED: RESOLUTION NO. 3475 SPRUCE AVE. ±MPRV. PUC ALLOCATION/ CROSSING FUND: RESOLUTION NO. 3476 ISSUANCE OF FERMITS FOR FIREWORKS SALES: RESOLUTION NO. 3477 AUTH. DIRECTOR - CIVIL DEFENSE: There being no objections, Mayor Ryan again continued the Pub- lic Hearin~ on Tidewater 0il Company Use Permit for a sign at 264 South~irport Boulevard, to the next regular meeting. Although not listed as an item on the Agenda, Mayor Ryan then opened the Public Hearing on the divided assessment of the P~nderosa Road Improvement Project. He asked if any written protests had been received, to which the City Clerk replied none had been received by his office. He then asked if anyone present in the audience had any oral protest they wished to offer. T~ere being none, Mayor Ryan closed ~he Public Hearing. T~e City Clerk announced that the following proclamation was issued by the Mayor's office: A Proclamation proclaimin~ the days of May 18th and May 25th, 1962, as "Swim Si~n Up -" _ Days in the City of South San Francisco. The City Clerk announced that the following proclamation was issued by the Mayor's office: A .Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 27th through June 2~d, 1962, as "Blood Bank Week" iu South San Francisco. The ~ity Clerk announced that the following proclamation was i~su~d by the Mayor's office: A IProclamation proclaimin~ the week of May 20th through May 26!th, 1962, as "National ~ighway Week". Although not appearing as an item on the Agenda, Mayor Ryan proclaimed the week of May 21st through May 26th, 1962, as "Judo Week", in South San Francis~o. He briefly explained the festivities which were to be held in conjunction therewith and the hopes that John Cahill would be able to have a Judo team in the coming Olympics. Council then took action on the firs~ resolution. Councilman Ahem introduced: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FROM LEO FERKO AND FRANCES FERKO, HIS WIFE -- SPRUCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes, tone. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE CALI- FCRNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO MAKE ALLOCATION FROM CROSSING PROTECTION FUND FOR PROTECTION OF SPRUCE AVENUE RAIL- RCAD CROSSING NO. EM-12.5". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, P8trick E. Ahern, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS FOR IS- SUANCE OF PERMITS FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES PURSUANT T0 CITY ORDINANCE NO. 479". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. inter-Office Memorandum dated May 17, 1962, received from the City Manager concerning the authorization for Assistant De- fense Director A. Brauns to sign contracts. cOuncil then took action on the next resolution. -Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER AND/OR THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE FALLOUT SHELTER LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN- C£SCO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, a~d Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. RESOLUTION NO. 3478 TRAVELERS POLICY GA-378620 -- AMENDED RATES: RESOLUTION NO. 3479 WEED ABAT~'.MENT -- ORDERING REMOVAL OF WEEDS: RESOLUTION NO. 3480 PONDEROSA ROAD IMPRV. AMENDED ASSESSMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 3481 AIRPORT ~LVD. SEWER DIST. - AMENDED ASSESSMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 3482 ENDORSING BONb ISSUE COUNTY HALL OF JUSTICE/REC 0RDS: ORDINANCE NO. 480 LITTER, ETC.: 2nd Reading/ Adoption: PERSON & SWANSON -- EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISER -- INCREMENT NO. 2: Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman A~ern introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF T}~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZIFG AMENDMENT OF RATES -- TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY GROUP POLICY GA-378620". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Council then took action on the next ~esolution. Councilman Abern introduced: "A RESOLUTION 0F'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING WEEDS UPON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND VACANT AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NI-ISANCE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDER ABATING SAID NUISANCE". Roll call vote was as foIlows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. R~an, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CONFIRMINR AN AMENDED ASSESSMENT -- PONDEROSA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes, note. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Council then took action on the next resolution. Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI?Y OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ORDERING THE FILING OF AN AMENDED ASSESSMENT -- AIRPORT BOULEVARD SEWER DISTRICT". Ro~l call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, and Andrew Rocca. Noes, nose. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzt. ATvhou~h not appeariu~ as an item on the A~enda, Council then ~ook action on another resolution. Eouncilman Ahem intro- duced: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ENDORSING THE $2,900,0£.0 BOND ISSUE BALLOT MEAS- URE FOR THE JUNE PRIMARY TO FINANCE EXPANSION OF HALL OF JUS- TICE AND RECORDS". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Leo J. Ryau, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, anm Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. City Attorney Noonan explained the ordinance which was ready for second readin~ and adoption, stazin~ that a motion could be adopted by Council if they so desured that readin~ of the crdinance in its eutiret~ be waived and that it be passed and adopted by the readiu~ of title only. Councilman Ahem so w.oved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Cit~ Attorney Noonan then remarked that a motion could be adopted by Council that the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE THROWING OR DEPOSITING OF LITTER IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN~ISC0; REGULATING THE DIS- ?RIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL HANDBILLS; CONTROL- LING THE DEPOSITING OF LITTER ON PRIVATE PREMISES; PROVIDING A LIEN FOR CITY CLEARANCE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS" be read for the second time by ~itle and be passed and adopted, the readin~ in its entirety having been duly waived. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded b~ Councilman Ahem. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, a~d Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman G. J. Rozzi. Letter dated May 9, 1962, received from Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton requestiu~ permission to e~ploy Mr. Lee Marks to ap- oraise Parcels 3 and 4, owned by Jacobsen and Stewart-Warner, az a service fee of $500.00. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Aheru and reg- ularly carried, that the request be approved and authoriza- tion made for the payment of the $500.00 fee to the appraiser; payment of which is to be made from the Improvement District funds. JET PROBLEM: MR. & MRS. RAY GIANNECCHINI USE PERMIT PoC. RES0. N0. 1496: MR. & MRS. RAY GIANNECCHINI VARIANCE APPLICATION P.C. RES0. NO. 1497: ROBERT L. FAUBEL VARIANCE APPLICATION P.C. RES0. NO. 1498: EL CAMINO CHARTER 'LINES, INC. USE PERMIT P.C. RESO. NO. 1499: MR./MRS. C. LENCIONI USE PERMIT P.C. RESO. NO. 1500: POLETTI REALTY USE PERMIT P.C. RESO. NO. 1501: SLICK AIRWAYS -- REQUEST FOR SIGN: At this time Mayor Ryan reported and commented on the activi- ties of himself and City Attorney Noonan at the recently held United States Conference of Mayors in Miami. He particularIy commented on the Resolutions Commitoee on which they were both actively engaged, having had a part in the preparation of the resolution, which he then read in full to the Council. He publicly commended the City Attorne~ for his work in the prep- aration of this resolution, stating that the City was now a part of a national organization rather than Just an individual small city. At the request of Mayor Ryan, the letter received from the Win- ston Manor Community Association conmending the Council for their action was read in full after which, there being no ob- Jections, the letter was accepted and ordered filed. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1496 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request to erect two apartments over existirg apartment and 4-car garage at 408 Second Lane - Lot 38, and East 25' of Lot 37, Block ll8, South San Francisco. ~ouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommerdation of the Planning $ommission be approved and accepted. VARIANCE Resolution No. 1497 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request to maintain existing block line on alle~ at 408 Second Lane - .Lot 38 and East 25' of Lot 37, Block llU, South San Francisco. ~ouncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. vARIANCE Resolution No. 1498 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission he granted for the request for an 8 foot encroachment into required 20 foot rear yard for addition to existing structure at 12~1 Douglas Way - Lot 4, Block 31, Subdivision #7. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommeodation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1499 was received from the PIanning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request ~o park and store buses at 972 E1Camino Real - Lots 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43, Block 1, Town of Baden, subject to the con- dition that if bus line is still operating at this location at the end of two years, they reapply to Commission for a Use Permit. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by ~ouncilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1500 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission b~ ~ranted for the request to construct a single family residence and attached ~arage on the Lane to the rear of 822 Miller Avenue - East 16-~/3 feet of Lot 8 and West 16-2/3 feet of Lot 7, Block 76, South San Francisco. Ccuncilman Rocca moved, seconded by ~ouncilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. USE PERMIT Resolution No. 1501 was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request to renew original Plannin~ Commission Resolution No. 1392, ap- proving 8' x 12' sign, 14~ overall height on the 180' north of Country Club Drive and E1Camino Real on a one year basis. COuncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request of Slick Airways to erect a 4' x 6' directional sign ou City property, subject to the condition that a permit, to be prepared by the City Attorney, be executed by them. C°uucilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Co~mission be approved and accepted. PONDEROSA ROAD -- PORTION TO BE VACATED: RENAMING OF STREET: ZONING STUDY -- SPRUCE/MYRTLE AVES.: PONDEROSA HILLS STREET IMPRV. -- ENGINEERt S REPORT: EXTENTION - ELIGIBLE LIST -- POLICE OFFICER: HOUSING AUTHORITY -- EXPIRATION OF TERM ERNEST ORESTI: HIGHLANDS BAPTIST CHURCH -- ANNEXATION: MEMORIAL PARK COMFORT STATION:-- BID RECEIVED: . oog MONTHLY REPORTS: Ir.ter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from the Planning Commission recommendin~ ~hat a portion of Ponder- osa Road adjacent to Lot 36, Block 6, Avalon Park #3, be vacated to Mr. E. W. Hulet, subject to the conditions as set forth in a mamo~andum from the Director of Publi~ Works to the City Manager, dated March 22, 1962. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Cowmissiou be approved and accepted. Znter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from the Planning Commission recommending permission be granted for the request of Associated Construction and Engineering Company to change the name of a private roadway, off of Sylvester and Associated Road, from Bluxome Street to Baker Street. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Conmission be approved and accepted. Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 16, 1962, was received from the Planning Commission concerning t~e rezoning of Spruce and ~rtle Avenues and recommending that the zonin~ study of these s~reets be included in the Master Plan studies which are due Jo be completed in the next 60 to 90 days. CoUncilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. In~er-0ffice Memorandum dated May 10, 1962, was received from ~ae Director of Public Works concernin~ the Division of Assess- ment No. 8 of the Ponderosa Hills Street Improvement Project on property owned by Guiseppe Gioffre, originally Parcel 49, Block 113 of Assessors Map Book SSF 13, which has been divided into four parcels, and submitting the Engineer"s Report. There being no objections, Mayor Ryan ordered the communica- accep d ti~n te and filed. Inter~0ffice Memorandum dated May 11, 1962, was received from the Personnel Board requesting permission to extend the eligible list for Police Officer, expiring June 2, 1962. CoUncilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the request as submitted be approved. It~ was brought to the attention of the City Council at this time that the term of Ernest 0resti, with the Housing Author- ity, had expired on March 31, 1962. T~ere bein~ no objections, Mayor Ryan deferred this matter to t~e next r~gular me,ting of the Council. A copy of the San Mateo County Boundary Commission Resolution No. 717, and a copy of the County Cl~rkts letter dated May 3, 196~, concerning the proposed annexation of territory desig- nated as Highlands Baptist Church property to the City of South San Francisco was received. TLere being no objections, Mayor Ryan ordered these items ac- cepted and filed. City Manager Aiello stated that only one bid had been received for the construction of a Comfort Station in Memorial Park. He further commented on the Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 21, 1962, received from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks concernin~ this bid. Councilman Rocca then moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the bid be rejected on the basis that the City did not have a competitive bid. M~nthly reports were received from: ttLibrary - April, 1962 Chief of Police - April, L96~ c) City Garage - Work Schedule for May -- through August, 1962. There being no objections, Mayor Ryan ordered the reports accepted and filed. GOOD AND WELFARE: COMMENDING CITY MANAGER AIELLO: DEDICATION -- HARBOR WAY FIRE HOUSE: COMMENDATION -- MAYOR RYAN AND CITY ATTY. NOONAN: ANNEXATION STUDY REPORT: JET AIRCRAFT: AD JOURNMENT: There being nothing further, Mayor Pyan requested City Clerk ROdondi to read in full the letter dated May 16, 1962, re- ceived from Mayor Roy Archibald of the City of San Marco, commending City Manager Aiello and expressing his cityts ~hanks for Mr. Aiellots address to a San Marco City Citizens' Committee on bay front development in which that city is now involved. Mayor Ryan, on behalf of the Council, expressed h~s thanks to the City Manager. Mayor Ryan at this time announced the dedication date of the new fire house on Harbor Way, statinE that a display of the latest life saving apparatus would be shown and inviting the attendance of the public. Councilman Rocca then briefly commended the work of Mayor Ryan and City Attorney Noonan at the rece.ntl~ held United S~ates Conference of Mayors in Miami. Co'uncilman Rocca at this time commented on the report recently forwarded to the Council by Anita Ro0ertson regarding annexa- tion benefits and costs as prepared by William Spangle. There being nothing further, Mayor Ryan asked if any member of the audience had anything they wished to offer. Mr~. Victor Boido suggested caution be used in the matter of jet aircraft and the Airport since trey were responsible for a large amount of business and that Oakland was spending large amounts of money on airport development and encoura_~ing the location of jet aircraft there. Eiscussion followed, at which time City Attorney Noonan com- Tented on the purpose of the Resolution which was proposed at the United States Conference of Mayors and stating that it was the intent to preserve the airport and have them as good neigh- bors. He then read the Resolution in full, after which further discussion followed. Th, to Ti' ~re bein~ nothing further, Mayor R~an adjourned the meetin~ June 4,-1962, at 8:00 p.m. ne of adjournment: 8:40 p.m. RES PECTFULLY SUBMITTED City Clerk APPROVED: