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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1969-02-03RBGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1969 ~IM~: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS: SO. AIRPORT BLVD. FIRE SERVICE ASSESS~IENT DIST. CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. lA CLAIM: CABOT, CABOT & PORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2 CLAIM: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2A CLAIM: HARBOR WAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bertucelli at 8:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recfted~ In the absence of Reverend R. Eugene Linamen, Reverend Jack Nelson, Assistant Pastor of the Hillside Boulevard Church of God, gave the Invocation. Present: Councilman Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp Absent: None Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meetings of January 6 and 20, 1969 and the adjourned regular meeting of January 21, 1969. At the request of City Clerk Arthur Rodondi that the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting~of January 21, 1969 be continued and there being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meetings of January 6 and 20, 1969 be approved as submitted. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $45,552.96, be approved for payment. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as subntitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammtni and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $1,959.14, be approved for payment. South Airport Boulevard Fire Service Assessment District: (a) California Water Service Company claim dated January 17, 1969 in the amount of $5,153.00 for Services per Agreement of August 26, 1968. (b) Carlisle Company claim dated January 21, 1969 in the amount of $312.76 for the printing of Improvement Bonds. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for South Airport Boulevard Fire Service Assessment District be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. lA Claim: Wilsey & Ham claim dated January 21, 1969 in the amount of $1,063.92 for Modification to Street Light System. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. lA be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claim: Wilsey & Ham claim dated January 21, 1969 in the amount of $2,910.02 for Invoices Nos. 5159, 5160, 6161, 5162, 5163 and 5164 for Services through December 31, 1968. Councilman Mammint moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claim: Wilsey & Ham claim dated January 21, 1969 in the amount of $2,910.02 for Invoices Nos. 5159, 5160, 5161, 5162, 5163 and 5164 for Services through Decen~ber 31, 1968. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Mammtni and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A be approved for payment. Harbor Way Assessment District Claim: California Water Service Company claim dated January 8, 1969 in the amount of $1,078.66 for relocation of three Fire Hydrants. HARBOR WAY ASSESS~NT DISTRICT CLAIM~ (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 5036 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONVEYANCE TO CALl F. WATER SERVICE - SO. AIRPORT BLVD. FIRE SERVICE ASSE.C~4ENT DIST~ RESOLUTION NO. 5037 AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF COMMON GREENS IN WEST PARK 1 AND 2~ RESOLUTION NO. 5038 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT TO ARTHUR HASKINS - SPRUCE & MYRTLE AVENUES ~ RESOLUTION NO. 5039 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT - SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL Al RPORT ~ RESOLUTION NO. 5040 APPROVING RELOCATION OF EXISTING SPUR TRACK - SO. PACIFIC CO. ~ RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO AUEI~ ORD. NO. 511~ RESOLUTION NO. 5041 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF VESSEL CF 0502 XC~ RESOLUTION NO. 5042 COMMENDING HERMAN SEGELKE~ Harbor Way Assessment District Claim= (Continued) Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Harbor Way Assessment District be approved for payment. City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution which would authorize execution of the conveyance to California Water Service Company certain water facilities in accordance with a previous agreement after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled= "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A ODNVEYANCE TO CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE IN THE SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD FIRE SERVICE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS." Roll call vote was as follows= Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that the second resolution would extend the Agreement with Munkdale Brothers, Inc., for the maintenance of Common Greens in West Park 1 and 2, after which Councilman Rocca introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION AUTHO- RIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ~JNKDALE BROTHERS, INC. -- MAINTENANCE OF COMMON GREENS IN WEST PARK 1 AND 2." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick £. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the Grading Permit application from Arthur Haskins for filling of site fronting on proposed Myrtle Avenue Extension and Spruce Avenue~ together with Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 22, 1969 from Assistant Public Works Neville as addressed to the Director of Public Works submitting his recommendations. City Attorney Noonan explained that the resolution would authorize issuance of a Grading Permit to Arthur Haskins for the Bocci-Cortest property on Myrtle Avenue, after which Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A GRADING PERMIT TO ARTHUR HASKINS AND OWNERS TO GRADE A SITE ON SPRUCE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPOSED MYRTLE AVENUE EXTENSION." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The Grading Permit application from the San Francisco International Airport for deposit of fill material in tidelands area within Airport property limits, together with the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 27, 1969 from the Director of Public Works sub- mitting his recommendations, was the next matter for Council's consideration. City Attorney Noonan stated that the resolution which would authorize issuance of a Grading Permit for the proposed grading work along the northern boundary line of the San Francisco International Airport would carry, in addition to the recommendations of the Director of Public Works, the further conditions as requested by the City Council. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT - SAN FRANCISCO INTFJ~NATIONAL AIRPORT." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the communication dated January 3, 1969 from the Southern Pacific Company requesting permission to relocate an existing spur track across East Grand Avenue and accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 15, 1969 from Director of Public Works Louis Goss recommending approval. After an explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Mammtni introduced 'the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION APPROVING RELOCATION OF EXISTING SPUR TRACK ACROSS EAST GRAND AVENUE - VICINITY OF LITTLEFIELD AVENUE." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Stetnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 511 PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT FOR WEST PARK UNITS NO. 1 and NO. 2." City Attorney Noonan requested, with Council's permission, that this matter be considered under an Ordinance which would be presented later on the Agenda. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. City Attorney Noonan explained that this resolution would be of considerable benefit to the City and comes at the recommendation of Administrative Assistant Laurence Ross after which Councilman Rocca introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF TITLE TO VESSEL CF 0502 XC." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mamadni, Andrew Rocca and Warren Stetnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution commending Herman Segelke for winning the 1968 Ford Punt, Pass and Kick National Competition. Mayor Bertucelli at this time presented to Herman Segelke a tentative resolution of commendation and assured him the formal resolution would be forthcoming. Mayor Bertucelli congratulated him on behalf of the City Council for his achievement. Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION COINDING HER~ SEGELKE." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5043 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION PROVIDING .FOR TAX REFORMs RESOLUTION NO. 5044 AUTHORIZING GRANT OF EASF~ENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE & PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES, ORDINANCE CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS SO. A1 PORT BLVD. s 1 st Reading/Introduction ORDINANCE NO. 586 APPROVING BOTIEFF ANNEXATION s 2nd Reading/Adoption ORDINANCE NO. 587 AMENDING ORD. NO. 353 1 st Reading/Adoption CLAIM AS FILED BY RANDOLPH 8TANTON, MINOR% BUSINESS LICENSE APPLI- CATION TO CONDUCT A FLEA MARKETs City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution concerns the tax reform and was similar to the resolutions adopted in Daly City and Indio, California, and was ready for adoption after which Councilman Rocca introduced the resolution entitleds "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR TAX REFORM." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution would authorize execution of the Grant of Easement for storm waters and other public utility services across the 10-acre park in Westborough and which was provided for in the agreement after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitleds "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT OF AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE WATER MAINS AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next matter was the first reading and introduction of the ordinance concerning the issuance of Revenue Bonds for the South Airport Boulevard area. City Attorney Noonan requested, with Council's permission, that the ordinance be continued so that it could be presented with related items concerning South Airport Boulevard area at the meeting of February 17, 1969. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. Mayor Bertucelli ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Rocca moved that the ordinance entitleds "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED BOTIEFF ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted,~seconded by Councilman Ahem and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick S. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan described the ordinance and advised the Council that as an urgency ordinance, it was subject to passage immediately upon introduction. Mayor Bertucelli ordered the title of the ordinance and the Statement of Facts constituting the urgency read. The title of the ordinance and the Statement of Facts constituting the urgency were read. Councilman Mammtni moved that the reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the following roll call vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitleds "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO' (PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT)," be introduced and passed as an urgency ordinance, the reading in its entirety having been duly waived, said ordinance to be effective immediately as an urgency ordinance as authorized by the Government Code, seconded by Councilman Rocca and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. ^hern, F. Frank Mammint, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next matter for Council's attention was the claim as filed in behalf of Randolph Stanton, a minor, alleging personal injuries sustained on or about December 11, 1968 in the vicinity of Baden and Acacia Avenues. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim he denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. The next item was the Business License application from Aletha Yates requesting permission to conduct a flea market at 1 Linden Avenue. Mayor Bertucelli remarked if there were no objections, the matter would he continued and scheduled for a Council Study meeting. Mrs. Aletha Yates, the applicant, was present in the audience and spoke on the matter, stating that she wished to use the old Bayshore Bowling Alley to conduct retail sales of new and used merchandise. At this time, Mayor Bertucelli called on Police Chief Fabbri for his comments. Police Chief John Fabbri outlined the conditions under which his department would approve issuance of a license if Council approved such an application, commenting that these were contained in an Inter-Office Memorandum which had~een submitted to Council previously. Discussion then followed concerning the matter of temporary vendors, daily license fees to be paid by such temporary vendors;~, as well as the accounting for sales tax payment. Councilman Ahern stated that this type of an operation seemed to be of serious concern to the Police Chief and suggested that the matter should be scheduled for a Study meeting. Mayor Bertucelli remarked that the members of the City Council wished to know more about the matter before acting on it. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLI- CATION TO CONDUCT A FLEA MARKETI (CONTINUED) PLANNING DEPARTMENT STUDY "IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL HOUSING PROBLEMS: $A-7 C.C. & F. NO. 2s CITY PLANNER'S REPORT~ WESTBOROUGH MATTF. RS s WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTs WEST PA}a( 1 AND 2 2~ ACRE PARK SITE~ GALWAY PLACEs Further discussion followed at which time Mrs. Yates stated that she would have to have a reply by the following day or lose the lease on the building. After discussion, Mayor Bertucelli stated that if there were no objections, the matter would be continued to March 5, 1969 at which time it would be scheduled for Council Study meeting on that evening. He asked gms. Yates if she objected to this continuance and she replied that she did not. At the request of Councilman Steinkamp, Police Chief Fabbri gave gms. Yates a copy of the recommendations which he had made relative to the issuance of such a license in order that she could review these conditions and be in a position to answer Council at the Study meeting. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 14, 1969 from City Planner Daniel Pass recommending approval of the study "Identification of Local Housing Problems~ South San Francisco," for inclusion in the appendices of the Housing Element of the General Plan. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recon~nendation of the City Planner be approved and accepted. The next matter was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 14, 1969 from City Planner Pass recommending approval of SA-7, request of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, to subdivide approximately 94 acres of industrial land, into 46 parcels, located in Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park No. 2, at the easterly end of Forbes Boulevard, in the M-2-H District, upon the condition that the subdivider comply with the requirements of the City's department heads. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Planner be approved and accepted. The next item was the City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to Use Permit and Variance Requests considered on January 27, 1969. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Report accepted and placed on file. At this time the City Attorney stated that there are four matters related to Westborough escrow which carry out the instructions of the City Council. First is the Westborough Boulevard matter and this Inter-Office Memorandum of February $, 1969 states that the City has received $182,396.00 and the purpose of this escrow is the improvement of Westborough Boulevard. He stated that the reason for the memorandum~Was that Council may desire the Director of Public Works to accumulate plans and specifications and present them for bid, because we, in the agreement, stated to have this improvement done within a reasonable time. The Right of Way for the improvement was acquired pursuant to Resolution No. 5032. He stated if Council desired a motion to refer this to the Director of Public Works for the purpose of presenting the plans and specifications for hid with the understanding he first has to complete negotiations with the County for the County's participation. Councilman Ahem commented that the City commence proceedings on the project and, in the meantime, ascertain what the County is going to do. Mayor Bertucelli requested that the Director of Public Works report back to the members of the City Council. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the Director of Public Works present plans and specifications for the purpose of obtaining bids with the understanding that he first complete negotiations with the County of San Mateo for their participation. City Attorney Noonan stated that the next item concerned the 2~-acre park site as con- tained in his Inter-Office Memorandum of February 3, 1969, that a fund of $35,000.00 had beenplaced in escrow with the Transamerican Title Company and which is releasable to the City in accordance with the terms of the escrow and requires that the developers file an application for a Grading Permit to rough grade the park site to ~ 1' of the finished grade on or before February 15, 1969 and within 15 days after issuance of the Grading Permit by the City, the title company was to disperse the $35,000.00 to the City for the landscaping of said park site. Developers are required to complete the rough grading within 30 days after issuance of the Grading Permit and if they fail to do so, City may undertake to do the grading work and charge the developers for the cost thereof. Upon completion of the grading work, City may commence the landscape development of the park. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks and the Landscape Specialist confer with Anthony M. Guzzardo Associates and others so that plans and specifications are ready for approval and call for .bid on May 5, 1969. City Attorney Noonan stated that the next item concerned the matter of West Park 3 regarding the matters of Galway Place and the fire station construction as contained in his Inter- Office Memorandum of February 3, 1969. He stated that a fund of $55,000.00 had been established in accordance with the agreement related to West Park 3 for the purpose of improvi'ng Galway Place from the intersection with Westborough Boulevard westerly to the fire station site located at the westerly terminus of the 10-acre park site. Further explanation by the City Attorney followed during which time he mentioned that the developers had the right to substitute a corporate surety bond for the $55,000.00 cash deposit. City Attorney Noonan then explained the contents of the agreement, remarking that the City Council may, therefore, desire to authorize the architect to complete the working drawings for the fire station building and submit same to the Council so that Council may authorize the call for bids. The Council may also desire to have the Director of Public Works maintain contact with the developers so that if developers do not plan GALWAY PLACE: (CONTINUED) WEST PARK 1 AND 2 RELATED ITEMS OF WORK: REAPPOINTMENT OF MESSRS. COULTER & MANJARREZ TO RECREATION COMMISSION t FRANK TO LIBEAEY BOARD; GRANEY TO PF. qS~)NNEL BOARD: ! ~° o ~, ~ ---~P~ 0o0 GOOD AND WELFARE: INTRODUCTION OF COUNCILMAN MAMMINI' S FAMILY~ WESTBOROUGH STATEMENT ~ HF~MAN SEGELKE COMMENDATION ~ COLMA CREEK ROUTING MAP TO BE PRESENTED TO ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSt COLMA CREEK SILT: DISCUSSION CONCERNING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES: STATEMENT CONCERNING WEST PARK: DISCUSSION CONCERNING REAR YARD SETBACKS: to commence construction on May 1, he may obtain the consent from Developers II for City to commence the work in time for City to call for bids on April 21, 1969. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the City proceed in accordance with the recommendations of the City Attorney. City Attorney Noonan then stated that the last item concerned related items of work in West Park 1 and 2, among which were street lights, sidewalks, and the like. He stated that a fund of $8,000.00 which was provided for in the agreement between City and the developers had been received and deposited with the City Clerk for dispersement on joint instructions of the City and the developers. He stated that Council may desire to have the Director of Public Works arrange for the con~31etion of the work by the developers. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the recommendations of the City Attorney as outlined be approved and accepted. Mayor Bertucelli at this time commended the City Attorney for his work in this matter, stating that now that the sales had been consummated, monies would be available to develop all of the projects which were discussed. Councilman Steinkamp concurred in the Mayor's comments, stating that now the City could expect progress in this area. Mayor Bertucelli at this time offered for Council's confirmation the following appoint- ments~ the reappointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission of Mr. George Coulter and Mr. Joseph Manjarrez; the appointment to the Library Board of Mr. Frank Frank as recommended by Councilman Ahern; and the appointment of Mr. Edward Graney to the Personnel B~a~d as recommended by Councilman Steinkamp. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the appointments as reco~ended by the Mayor he confirmed. There being nothing further, Mayor Bertucelli asked if any member of the City Council had anything they wished to offer under ~ood and Welfare. Councilman Mammtni at this time introduced to the members of the City Council and those present, his daughter and son and the Japanese Exchange student presently living with his family. Councilman Rocca briefly commented on the matter of the development of Westborough, stating that to some it appeared to be rather slow but that the reason was the planning involved and the time it took to finalize all of these items. He concluded by stating that he was pleased that the matters had been completed and that the judgment employed was good and that the City would gain as a result. Councilman Ahern at this time commended Herman Segelke for his having won the 1968 Ford Punt, Pass and Kick National Competition and the representation which he made for the City of South San Francisco. Mayor Bertucellt informed those present that the Director of Public Works was presently in the process of completing a map which would show the routing of Colma Creek and which was to be presented to the Army Corps of Engineers so that the problems that exist would he corrected. He co,~,ented on the work wh[ch the City performed for the residents of Francisco Terrace in the installation of the new drain line and which alleviated their problem. At the request of Mayor Bertucelli, the Director of Public Works briefly commented on the work which the City was performing at the present time in the removal of silt from Colma Creek as well as a meeting which was to he held with County officials concerning this problem. There being nothing further, Mayor Bertucelli asked if anyone present in the audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare Mrs. Robert Whitehead, 5 Sonora Avenue, brought to the attention of the City Council the matter of a resolution which was adopted some time in OctOber and was to provide rental assistance to low-income families. She explained the calls which were made to the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo as well as to the Housing Authority of the City of South San Francisco and hyWhom she was informed that no such assistance could be given since no such program was in effect. The~ likewise informed Mrs. Whitehead they had no knowledge or receipt of the resolution which had been adopted. She then introduced Mrs. Jackie Collum, 113 Bradford Drive, who informed Council that she had made application for this assistance and had been notified that the City of South San Francisco was not in the program. She likewise informed Council of the discussion which she had with the County office and the local Housing Authority and was unable to receive any assistance in this regard. Lengthy discussion then followed concerning this matter after which City Attorney Noonan stated that he would check on the matter the following day. Mr. Bruce Rosengren, 2684 DuhallowWay, at this time mentioned that the residents of his area would be most pleased and happy when all of the matters as they concern the West Park development would be concluded. Mr. Louis Poletti, 333 E1Camino Real, brought to Council's attention the matter of rear yard setbacks as they affect the development of industrial properties. He stated that in some areas, there exists the requirement of a 15-foot rear yard setback while in other areas, the requirement is only for 10 feet. He stated that in the areas where a 15-foot requirement exists, it necessitated the filing of a variance in which it was necessary to submit a number of documents which is time consuming and, in many cases, delays the person whb wishes to develop these properties. He remarked that it was his feeling that GOOD AND WELFARE~ (CONTINU~D) ADJOURNMENTs the ordinance which governed such matters was outdated and suggested to the Council that the ordinance be updated in order that it would be uniform throughout and thereby eliminate this extra procedure. Lengthy discussion then followed at which time mention was made by Mayor Bertucelli that it was the desire and wishes of the City Council to expedite all matters and that if proper application were made ~or the variance, nO undue delay would take place. City Attorney Noonan explained the ordinance which was referred to by~lro Poletti and which was the subject of the Study Agenda item discussed some time previously by the City Council. He also explained the method of the granting of Variance and Use Permits by the City Council. He further remarked that a change in any of the City's ordinances requires a great deal of study and investigation before they are concluded. He then briefly outlined the steps necessary for a person to follow in making application for a Variance or Use Permit. Further discussion followed at which time the members of the City Council remarked that it was their desire that items be acted upon quickly with no undue delay. Mr. Poletti concluded by stati'ng that his request at this time was for unifOrmity/in the rear yard setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet by either repealing or amending the ordinance in this regard. There being nothing further, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, February 5, 1969, at 7500 p.m. Time of adjournment= 9=25 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPI~OVED= Ci~Cl erk *The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.