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Monday. January 3, 1955
Journal of Proceedings
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
January 3, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Quorum present.
President Pro Tern Arnold presiding. (See below.)
Supervisor Christopher on authorized leave.
Supervisors McAteer and McCarty noted present at 2: 10 p. m.
Appointment of President Pro Tern.
Supervisor Halley moved the appointment of Supervisor Arnold as
President Pro Tern. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Communications.
From his Honor the Mayor, accepting resignation of Supervisor
Marvin E. Lewis.
Ordered filed.
From Supervisor Marvin E. Lewis, tendering his resignation.
Privilege of the Floor.
There being no objection, the privilege of the floor was extended
to Supervisor Marvin E. Lewis.
Supervisor Lewis: Mr. Chairman and members of the Board, this
is undoubtedly the last time I will address you inside the railing of
these Chambers. I only wish Supervisor George Christopher were
here today because out of the original members of the Board, only
George and myself remain of that group. Edward Mancuso was also
a member of that group but I see Mr. Mancuso sitting on the other
side of the railing and he is now Public Defender. I am going to
take away many cherished memories of the time spent in these
Chambers, and my many discussions in the affairs of the Board. I am
happy to say there never was any animosity between the members
of the Board and never any personalities and we voted the way we
saw fit. There are many trying days ahead and this is a great chal-
lenge. You must make up your minds on the question of traffic,
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2 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
of parking, and most important, the problem of moving people. I say
San Francisco is fortunate in having the caliber of men it has on
this Board of Supervisors. I want to thank every member of the
Board for the fine spirit of cooperation and to assure you that I am
proud to have been a member of this Board.
Acting President Arnold expressed the wish, on behalf of the Board,
that Mr. Lewis would enjoy every success in his new post.
Communications (Continued).
From City of San Bruno, requesting privilege of floor in connection
with calendar item proposing to appropriate $330,000 for maintenance
and reconstruction of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Measure re-referred to Finance Committee; filed.
From Supervisor Ivan T. Coyak of Contra Costa County, addressed
to Supervisor Christopher, inviting members of Board to testimonial
dinner to be given Supervisor H. L. Cummings on January 15, 8 p. m.,
at Diablo Country Club, Danville.
Members of Board to notify Clerk of intention to attend.
From Citizens' Participating Committee for Urban Renewal, notice
of meeting to be held in the Directors' Room, Crocker Bank Building,
Tuesday, January 4, 3 p. m.
Copies given to each Board member.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, December 13, and Mon-
day, December 20, 1954, were considered read and approved.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
2:00 o'clock Special Order, dealing with the designation of portions
of Post and O'Farrell Streets, as streets on which no stopping is
permitted, and identified as File Nos. 12421-6, 12421-4, and 12421-5,
be taken up.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
measures involved be taken up seriatim for the purpose of re-re-
ferring them to the Police Committee, to be considered in conjunction
with legislation in the committee relating to making portions of Post
and O'Farrell Streets one-way streets.
Supervisor Ferdon expressed the opinion that the measures should
be heard today.
Supervisor McCarty inquired of Deputy City Attorney Thomas
Blanchard if the law provided for a public hearing before the Board.
Mr. Blanchard replied that in his opinion a public hearing was
mandatory before the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Carberry raised the question if sufficient time had
elapsed during which a notice of public hearing had been given.
Mr. Blanchard replied that when the pending measures were origi-
nally considered by the Board, a public hearing was then in order.
Since consideration of the measures had been postponed from No-
vember 15, no further notice of public hearing was necessary.
The roll was thereupon called and the motion to re-refer the
measures under consideration to the Police Committee, lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 3
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Consideration of Measures Seriatim.
The following from the Joint Finance, Police, Streets and Public
Utilities Committee was taken up:
Designating O'Farrell Street Between Market and Divisadero Streets,
and Post Street, Between Market Street and Presidio Avenue, as
Streets on Which "No Stopping" Is Permitted from 7:00 A. M. to
6:00 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted; Exempting Trucks
Engaged in Loading and Unloading of Merchandise.
File No. 12421-6, Resolution No. . (Series of 1939) .
November 15, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
Privilege of the Floor.
Acting President Arnold inquired if there were parties present in
the Chambers who desired to speak on the pending subject.
Mr. J. D. Sullivan, representing the Hotel Employers group, was
accorded the privilege of the floor. He suggested an amendment but
withdrew it when it was pointed out by Supervisor McAteer that
the language he desired incorporated was already contained in the
pending measure.
Captain Otto Meyer, Director of Traffic, spoke against the pending
measure, stressing the belief that its enactment would not be of
assistance.
There being no objection, consideration of the pending measure
was ternporarily postponed.
The following measures were presented by Supervisor Halley as
substitutes for the preceding measure:
Designating Post Street Between Market and Taylor Streets, and
O'Farrell Street, Between Market and Taylor Streets, as Streets on
Which "No Stopping" Is Permitted from 7:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M.,
Sundays and Holidays Excepted; Exempting Trucks Engaged in
Loading and Unloading of Merchandise.
File No. 12421-4, Resolution No. . (Series of 1939).
November 15, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
Acting President Arnold inquired if there was anyone present in
the Chambers who would like to be heard on the pending measure.
No one expressed such a desire.
Director of Traffic Otto Meyer stated his department was opposed
to the measure.
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed.
Designating Post Street Between Taylor Street and Presidio Avenue,
and O'Farrell Street, Between Taylor and Divisadero Streets, as Streets
on Which "No Stopping" Is Permitted at Specified Hours, Sundays
and Holidays Excepted; Exempting Trucks Engaged in Loading and
Unloading of Merchandise.
File No. 12421-5, Resolution No. (Series of 1939).
November 15, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
Privilege of the Floor.
Acting President Arnold asked if there was anyone present in the
Chambers who would like to be heard on the pending measure. No
one expressed such a desire.
Director of Traffic Otto Meyer stated his department was opposed
to the measure.
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed.
4 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
measures considered hereinabove and identified as Files Nos. 12421-6,
12421-4 and 12421-5, be re-referred to Police Committee for con-
sideration in conjunction with pending legislation in the committee
making portions of Post and O'Farrell Streets one-way streets.
Supervisor Dobbs expressed the belief that since only one person
appeared on such an important matter, no public hearing was held
in the actual sense of the word.
Supervisor Ferdon asserted the Board had just concluded a public
hearing, the measures should be acted upon one way or the other,
and accordingly, he would vote against re-reference.
Substitute Motion.
Supervisor McCarty moved as a substitute that consideration of
the pending measures be continued until the first Monday in February.
He contended that a public hearing had been held but that con-
sideration should be continued until a report has been received
from the Police Committee on the Post and O'Farrell one-way street
matters identified as File No. 12421-6.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Supervisor McCarty renewed his substitute motion that the public
hearing on the pending measure (File No. 12421-6) be continued
until the first Monday in February, Special Order, 2:00 P. M., and
that the Police Committee bring in its recommendations with respect
to its matters before that date. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Supervisor McCarty renewed his substitute motion that the public
hearing on the pending measure (File No. 12421-4) be continued
until the first Monday in February, Special Order, 2:00 P. M., and
that the Police Committee bring in its recommendations with respect
to its matters before that date. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Supervisor McCarty renewed his substitute motion that the public
hearing on the pending measure (File No. 12421-5) be continued
until the first Monday in February, Special Order, 2:00 P. M., and
that the Police Committee bring in its recommendations with respect
to its matters before that date. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Disapproving
Application to Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Geary
Boulevard 132^4 Feet West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second
Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12500
December 27, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 5
Supervisor Halley moved continuance for one week; seconded by
Supervisor McCarty and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Denying Application to Rezone
Property Located on the South Side of Geary Boulevard 132^ Feet
West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second Residential District
to Commercial District.
File No. 12500-2, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
December 27, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
Consideration continued one week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Passed for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Appropriating $6,881.25, Public Defender, for Contractual Services,
Materials and Supplies, Law Books and Equipment.
File No. 12446, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
December 27, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
There being no objection, consideration of the foregoing was
temporarily postponed pending outcome of action on the following
measure:
Appropriating $18,985, Public Defender, for One Position of General
Clerk-Stenographer; Three Positions of Attorney, Criminal; and One
Position of Investigator, Abolishing Position of General Clerk-
Stenographer (Part Time), and for Equipment.
File No. 12447-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
December 27, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Public Defender Edward
T. Mancuso who stressed the necessity for passage of the pending
measures.
Amendment.
Supervisor McCarty expressed the belief that two positions of
Attorney, Criminal, should prove sufficient and accordingly moved,
seconded (courtesy) by Supervisor McAteer, that one position of
Attorney, Criminal, be deleted.
Motion lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 5.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was passed ior
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
6 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Public Defender, Section 10—
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12447-2, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
December 27, 1954— Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Resumption of Consideration of File No. 12446 Entitled: "Appropriating
$6,881.25, Public Defender, for Contractual Services, Materials and
Supplies, Law Books and Equipment."
The roll was called on the foregoing measure and it was passed
for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Amending Section 1.23 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939) by
Authorizing Membership of the Hetch Hetchy Water Supply, Power
and Utilities Engineering Bureau in the American Water' Works
Association.
File No. 12627, Ordinance No. 8942 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $9,500, Recreation and Park, for Purchase of Certain
Land Located at the Northwest Corner of Twentieth Street and San
Bruno Avenue Required for McKinley Square.
File No. 12638, Ordinance No. 8943 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $650, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, for the
Payment of Compensation Insurance Benefits.
File No. 12639, Ordinance No. 8944 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola Ferdon HalW
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9. ' ' Halley>
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $3,000, Public Works, Bureau of Architecture, for Con-
struction of a Wooden Observation Tower for the Ground Observer
Corps, Parkmerced.
File No. 12655, Ordinance No. 8945 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote-
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Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 1
Re-reference to Committee.
The following measure from Finance Committee without recom-
mendation, heretofore considered, was taken up:
Appropriating $330,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund for Maintenance and Reconstruction of Joint Highway District
No. 10.
File No. 12530, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
(For purpose of paying assessments levied by Joint High-
way District No. 10 in the following amounts:
District Resolution No. 550 ^f^lil
District Resolution No. 551 rr'I??'??
District Resolution No. 552 bb,4id.oo
Amount assessed represents City's share of all necessary
project expenditures made by the District over and above
the amounts previously assessed for the same purposes.)
December 20, 1954— Consideration continued to January 3, 1955.
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Carberry mentioned that he had arrived at certain
contusions with respect to the pending measure and stressed the
importance of meeting the city's obligations as soon as possible.
He thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley that the
subject measure be re-referred to Finance Committee and hoped that
?hecomS!ttee would submit the matter to the Board the following
Monday with a "do pass" recommendation.
There being no objection, the measure was re-referred to the Fi-
nance Committee.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Confirming Sale of Certain Surplus Water Department Land Located
in San Mateo County to Vladimir Vucinich for $65,000.
File No. 11429-2, Resolution No. 15070 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty— 2.
Confirming Lease of City-Owned Property Located at the Southwest
Corner of Lombard and Franklin Streets to Rancho Lombard Motel.
File No. 11745-2, Resolution No. 15071 (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, Supervisor McAteer was excused from
voting due to a personal interest in the measure.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
8 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $7,100, Youth Guidance Center, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 12656, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola— 3.
Appropriating $18,700, San Francisco Airport, from 1949 Airport Bond
Fund, for Construction of Two Commode Washer Houses and Im-
provements to Air Mail and Cargo Building.
File No. 12665, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer Mc-
Carty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Appropriating $1,000, Log Cabin Ranch School, for Replacement of
Recreational and Other Equipment Destroyed by Fire.
File No. 12667, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Appropriating $1,200, Public Works, for Maintenance and Repair Work
at the Log Cabin Ranch School.
File No. 12668, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer Mc-
Carty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished James George Nicklen.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15075 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer Mc-
Carty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Elizabeth Brehm.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15074 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola 3.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 9
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished W. L. Welsh.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15076 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated December 28, 1954.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15077 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for January and February; List Dated January 3, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15078 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Authorizing Cancellation of Personal Property Assessments for Various
Years.
File No. 12046, Resolution No. 15080 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Authorizing Correction of Duplicate and Erroneous Personal Property
Assessments for Various Years.
File No. 12046, Resolution No. 15079 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Errors in 1954-55 Assessment Roll.
File No. 12047, Resolution No. 15081 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
Various Fiscal Years.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15082 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola — 2.
10 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes, Assessments, Penalties and Tax
Sales on Property Owned by Either the City and County or the San
Francisco Unified School District.
File No. 12669, Resolution No. 15084 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of Five Members of the Public Utility Com-
mission's Staff and Two Members of the City Attorney's Staff at the
Annual Conference of the California Municipal Utilities Association,
to Be Held in Sacramento During Period February 22-25, 1955.
File No. 12671, Resolution No. 15085 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of City Librarian at the Midwinter Conference
of the American Library Association to Be Held at Chicago, Illinois,
January 30-February 4, 1955.
File No. 12672, Resolution No. 15086 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Rose A. Cutler and
George A. Cutler, et ux., for $700, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12673, Resolution No. 15087 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from George Vowinkle
for $5,000, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12674, Resolution No. 15088 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Madeline Burke
for $600, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12675, Resolution No. 15089 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 11
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Stephen Vincent
McPherson for $1,550. and from Susan Gertrude O'Connor for $2,000,
Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12676, Resolution No. 15090 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending Section 55 of the Annual Salary Ordinance, Department of
Public Health — General Office, Bureau of Child Hygiene, by Changing
the Title of Position of Director of Child Hygiene to Read Director,
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health.
File No. 12658, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $795, Public Health, Bureau of Mental Hygiene, for
Employment of a Temporary Part-Time Stenographer.
File No. 12666, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Authorizing Exchange of Easements With the Capital Company Re-
quired for Bay Division Pipe Line No. 3, Near Moffett Field, Santa
Clara County.
File No. 12670, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $45,343, San Francisco Airport, for Creation of Positions
of 21 Janitors, 2 Foreman Janitors, 1 Supervisor of Janitors and 1
Chauffeur.
File No. 12678-1, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 70 and 70.2, Public
Utilities Commission, San Francisco Airport — A Companion Measure
to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12678-2, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
12 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
Final Passage.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $6,800, Public Health, Central Office, from the General
Fund Compensation, for Sick Leave Replacements, Central Office,
San Francisco Hospital, and Hassler Health Home; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 12696, Ordinance No. . . . . (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty, as a recommendation of the Finance Com-
mittee, moved final passage. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley
and finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
(See later action for rescission and reference to Finance Com-
mittee.)
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following off-calendar recommendation of his Honor the Mayor
was taken up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Thomas C. Howe, Jr., Director of the California
Palace of the Legion of Honor, January 17-19; Fred D. Parr, Recrea-
tion and Park Commissioner, January 2-14, 1955, Both With Per-
mission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15072 (Series of 1939).
Superivsor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $3,150, Public Health, for Position of Plumbing Inspector
for Period to June 30, 1955, to Correct a Clerical Error; an Emergency
Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12686-1, Ordinance No. 8946 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved passage; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 55.4, Public Health —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item; an Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12686-2, Ordinance No. 8947 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 13
Supervisor Arnold moved passage; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
Board rescind its action whereby it had heretofore finally passed
the emergency measure identified as File No. 12696, relating to an
appropriation of $6,800, Public Health, for sick leave replacements.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Mayor to Appoint a Committee for the Commemoration of
the Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations to Be Held in San
Francisco in 1955.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12328-5, Resolution No. 15083 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Supervisor McCarty Excused from Voting.
Supervisor McCarty requested permission to excuse himself from
voting since he was directly connected with the measure.
No objection and so ordered.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, MeMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Appropriating $12,250, Sheriff, for Materials and Supplies, Foodstuffs
and Wearing Apparel for County Jails; an Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12714, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Requesting Mayor to Furnish Information Re Activities of Congressional
Legislative Representative.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the Mayor be importuned to
furnish the Board with a resume of the projects engaged in and
accomplished by virtue of the services of Francis V. Keesling, Jr.,
the City's Congressional Legislative Representative, during his in-
cumbency. The Supervisor explained that the reason motivating the
foregoing request was that the tenure of office of Board members
averaged less than four years and that the present Congressional
Legislative Representative has served the City about seven years.
Supervisor Carberry also requested that the Mayor furnish him
with a statement evaluating the need for such a position, giving
consideration to part-time vs. full-time needs.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
14 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
Matters to Be Considered by Commercial and Industrial Development
Committee.
Supervisor Carberry announced the Commercial and Industrial De-
velopment Committee would meet on January 20th, at which time it
would consider the following matters:
(a) Relocation of the present Wholesale Produce Market;
(b) Reclamation of tidelands;
(c) Observance of San Francisco's 50th Anniversary of the 1906
Fire and Earthquake
Communication from California Palace of the Legion of Honor Con-
cerning Safety of "Little Theatre."
a ?yPervisor Halley presented a communication addressed to him as
Acting Mayor, from Paul Verdier, President of the California pSace
~i,™6 L+eglor\of Honor, regarding measures which have been taken to
eliminate certain fire hazards in the Legion's "Little Theatre.''
(See later action for reference to Finance Committee.)
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Agreement to Be Entered into by the Mayor With Marvin
t£^JBZ2£&« the Latter as a Part-Time °-***3
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12693, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939)
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam— Edward L. Nolan.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15073 (Series of 1939).
a Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows-
MoIZ^Zc^M^lt^t^' Dobbs' ErtoIa> P^n, HaUey,
Absent: Supervisor Christopher 1.
Reference to Committee.
C°XwiniS pernor Goodwin J. Knight on His Appointment of
^oLltCCBeleTgeMcTn^0f ^ ^^ BouA °f ^SSL^
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12712, Resolution No. . (Series of 1939) .
^Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Er-
Opposition.
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Governo • everv tfmp hT™ \ bG 3 g°°d policv of commending the
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MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 15
Substitute.
Suoervisor McCarty moved as a substitute that a letter of con-
grSSSXS be written to Ralph J. McGill for the signal honor
bestowed upon him by the Governor.
There being no objection, substitute motion withdrawn.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McCarty asked that the communication heretofore pre-
sented by Supervisor Halley from Paul Verdier, President of the
Cal lornia Palace of the Legion of Honor, regarding steps which have
been taken to eliminate certain fire hazards existing in the Utile
Theatre" be referred to Finance Committee; that the Clerk direct a
communication to the Directors of the California Palace of the Legion
S Honor, asking them to close the "Little Thea re' completely as all
fire hazards had not been eliminated; further that *e clerk °f the
Board inform the directors of said Legion of Honor that the Finance
Committee would consider the communication from Paul Verd er at
its reeular meeting on Wednesday, January 5, and invite their at-
tendance as well as the attendance of representatives of the Fire
Department.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply; communication
referred to Finance Committee.
Appointment of Supervisor J Eugene McAteer as a Member of Com-
mittee to Study Future Expansion and/or Relocation of Youth Guid-
ance Center.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon that
Supervisor J Eugene McAteer be appointed as a member of the
committee to be selected by the Honorable Melvyn I. Cronm Judge
^Juvenile Court, and whose function it shall be ^udypannm
and future expansion, and/or relocation of the Youth Guidance
Center, pursuant to provisions of Resolution No 15036 (Series ot
1939) adopted by the Board on December 20, 1954.
No objection and motion carried.
Reauesting City Departments to Consider Construction of Additional
Fountains upon Rebuilding of Civic Center Plaza.
Supervisor Ferdon asked that a communication, under his signa-
ture be directed to the Art Commission, City Planning Commission,
Recreation and Park Commission and to the Chief Administrative
Officer calling their attention to an article appearing in the editorial
Son of the San Francisco News under date of December 29, 1954,
£ which thl suggestion was made by H. N. Gump, that upon the
reconstruction of the Civic Center Plaza following the completion
of underground facilities connecting with the Civic Auditorium the
landscaping plans for said Civic Center Plaza be drawn to include two
or more fountains more imposing than the ones now in existence.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Commending Governor Goodwin J. Knight on His Appointment of
Matthew J. Dooley as a Member of the State Public Utilities Com-
mission.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12712-1, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
16 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955
Congratulating Ralph J. McGill on His Apointment as a Member of
the Appeals Board of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12713, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Congratulating Matthew J. Dooley on His Appointment as a Member
of the State Public Utilities Commission.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12713-1, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
ADJOURNMENT,
the Bo<
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5-10
p. m., adjourned.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors January 17, 1955.
and ctnfv !ffC?rat% Cl6rk °f lhe Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
/^ Hand c°rrect copy of the Journal of Proceedings of \5& B?arf
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
January 10, 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present :
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Quorum present.
President Pro Tern. Byron Arnold presiding. (See below.)
Supervisors Christopher and Ferdon on authorized leaves.
Appointment of President Pro Tern.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
Supervisor Byron Arnold be appointed President Pro Tern.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Approval of Journal of Proceedings.
There being no objection, the Journal of Proceedings for Monday,
December 27, 1954, was considered read and approved.
Communications.
From County Supervisors' Association of California, notice of
Institute to be held in Senate Chambers, State Capitol, Sacramento,
for new Supervisors, during period February 2, 3 and 4, 1955.
Copies to Board members; filed.
From the President of the Board, telegram appointing Supervisor
William C. Blake to duties on committees formerly performed by
Marvin E. Lewis.
Ordered filed.
From League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, urging that
action be taken to select a representative to serve on the Executive
Committee of the Peninsula Division.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
From his Honor the Mayor, urging adoption of proposed measure
in connection with certain legislation pending before the Congress of
the United States and affecting the Hetch Hetchy Project.
( 17)
18 MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955
Adopted.
The following measure, from the Mayor, was taken up:
Opposing Legislation Granting Tuolumne County Water District No. 2
Right to Construct Power Plant at Early Intake; Supporting Legisla-
tion Amending Section 6 of the Raker Act, Permitting San Francisco
to Sell Power and Water to Corporations Under Jurisdiction of the
State; and Support Amendment to Section 6 of the Raker Act Per-
mitting San Francisco to Sell Water and Power With Preference to
Public Bodies, Cooperative and Non-Profit Organizations and Con-
tracting With Private Corporations on a Five-Year Cancellation.
File No. 12732, Resolution No. 15109 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Communications (Continued).
From his Honor the Mayor, quoting telegram received from Con-
gressman William S. Mailliard, advising that he is protesting the
closing of the Mint in San Francisco and urging that the City and
County support him in his position.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
From Adult Probation Department Committee, calling Supervisor
McMahon's attention to the 1954 Grand Jury Report which recom-
mends increase in personnel of the Adult Probation Department.
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
From Consulting Engineers Association of California, addressed to
Supervisor McAteer, attaching copy of 1954 Directory.
Ordered filed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Disapproving
Application to Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Geary
Boulevard 132^ Feet West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second
Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12500
January 3, 1955 — Consideration continued to January 10, 1955.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that con-
sideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Denying Application to
Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Geary Boulevard 13254
Feet West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second Residential District
to Commercial District.
File No. 12500-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
January 3, 1955 — Consideration continued to January 10, 1955.
Consideration continued one week.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 19
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $6,881.25, Public Defender, for Contractual Services,
Materials and Supplies, Law Books and Equipment.
File No. 12446, Ordinance No. 8948 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $18,985, Public Defender, for One Position of General
Clerk-Stenographer; Three Positions of Attorney, Criminal; and One
Position of Investigator, Abolishing Position of General Clerk-
Stenographer (Part-Time), and for Equipment.
File No. 12447-1, Ordinance No. 8949 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Public Defender, Section 10 —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12447-2, Ordinance No. 8950 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $7,100, Youth Guidance Center, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 12656, Ordinance No. 8951 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $18,700, San Francisco Airport, from 1949 Airport Bond
Fund, for Construction of Two Commode Washer Houses and Im-
provements to Air Mail and Cargo Building.
File No. 12665, Ordinance No. 8953 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $1,000, Log Cabin Ranch School, for Replacement of
Recreational and Other Equipment Destroyed by Fire.
File No. 12667, Ordinance No. 8955 (Series of 1939).
Filially Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
20 MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955
Appropriating $1,200, Public Works, for Maintenance and Repair Work
at the Log Cabin Ranch School.
File No. 12668, Ordinance No. 8956 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Adopted.
Authorizing and Directing Clerk to Initiate Request for Supplemental
Appropriation of $68,000 for Professional Advice on Transit Problems.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be authorized and directed
to initiate a request for a supplemental appropriation of $68,000 for
the purpose of securing expert professional services to advise the
Board of Supervisors in connection with the technical problems in-
volved pertaining to File No. 12476.
File No. 12476-1
December 27, 1954 — Consideration continued to January 10, 1955.
Motion to Continue Consideration.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
consideration of the pending measure be continued until February 7th.
Discussion.
Supervisor Carberry explained that while he intended to go along
with Supervisor Dobbs' motion to continue the matter, he suggested
that the sum of $68,000 be reduced to $43,000 and that the difference,
the sum of $25,000, be earmarked for the purpose of employing
outside consulting services.
Supervisor Carberry inquired of Deputy City Attorney Thomas
Blanchard if the sum in question constituted a utility deficit appro-
priation. Mr. Blanchard replied that while the Supervisor's question
may be considered a technical one, his opinion was that the funds
sought would not come from the utility fund but from the General
Fund. Mr. Blanchard further pointed out that the Board today had
only a motion before it, for the preparation of an appropriation
ordinance and that this type of measure did not require a two-third
vote of the membership of the Board.
Motion defeated by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon— 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Halley, McCarty— 5.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Explanation of Vote.
Supervisor McAteer explained that he could not understand why
the city could not do the work instead of hiring outside help; how-
ever, if outside help is considered necessary, why had not considera-
tion been given to those who live either in San Francisco or in the
bay area. The Supervisor produced a directory of consulting engineers
whose services may be available, and pointed out that he would vote
against the pending appropriation as well as ones in the future
unless he is convinced that qualifications of local engineers are in-
sufficient to cope with existing requirements.
Supervisor McCarty pointed out that he, personally, had no
quarrel with Supervisor McAteer 's argument; however, the only
thing before the Board was a motion calling for the preparation of
an appropriation ordinance.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 21
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the sum of $68,000 be reduced to $43,000 for the purpose employing
professional services, and the balance of $25,000 be used for outside
consulting services.
Supervisor Dobbs expressed opposition to the motion, advising
that as a member of the Finance Committee, he had heard negative
and affirmative arguments, and that the subject appropriation was
based on the assumption that the city would make a survey at the
same time that one would be made by the Bay Area Rapid Transit
Commission. Supervisor Dobbs pointed out that City Engineer
Wadworth had declared that it would take the city at least six
months to do the work for which funds are being sought, and by the
end of that period, the Transit Commission would have completed
its work. He urged the Board members to cast a negative vote.
There being no objection, Supervisor Halley withdrew his second,
whereupon Supervisor McAteer seconded the motion.
Supervisor McAteer reminded Supervisor Dobbs that only a mo-
tion for the preparation of funds was being considered by the Board,
namely for $43,000 and $25,000 respectively, and when these appro-
priations are actually considered by the Board, the City Attorney's
office could then be importuned for opinions on legal questions which
may arise.
Motion defeated by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McCarty,
McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Halley, McCarty, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Amending Section 55 of the Annual Salary Ordinance, Department of
Public Health — General Office, Bureau of Child Hygiene, by Changing
the Title of Position of Director of Child Hygiene to Read Director,
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health.
File No. 12658, Ordinance No. 8952 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Appropriating $795, Public Health, Bureau of Mental Hygiene, for
Employment of a Temporary Part-Time Stenographer.
File No. 12666, Ordinance No. 8954 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
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Authorizing Exchange of Easements With the Capital Company Re-
quired for Bay Division Pipe Line No. 3, Near Moffett Field, Santa
Clara County.
File No. 12670, Ordinance No. 8957 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Appropriating $45,343, San Francisco Airport, for Creation of Positions
of 21 Janitors, 2 Foreman Janitors, 1 Supervisor of Janitors and 1
Chauffeur.
File No. 12678-1, Ordinance No. 8958 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 70 and 70.2, Public
Utilities Commission, San Francisco Airport — A Companion Measure
to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12678-2, Ordinance No. 8959 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Edna Basford.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15095 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Louise and Eugene Cash.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15096 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for January and February; List Dated January 10,
1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15097 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 23
Authorizing Settlement of Claim of the City and County Against Harry
A. Lawton by the Acceptance of $1,458.33.
File No. 12692, Resolution No. 15098 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Granting Extension of Time to April 30, 1955, for Awarding of Depart-
ment of Public Works' Contract for the Improvement of Ward Street
Between Goettingen and Brussels Streets.
File No. 12700, Resolution No. 15099 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Controller to Pay to Carl W. Swensen, Contractor, In-
surance Proceeds Deposited With the Treasurer, in the Sum of
$31.03, to Cover Damages Caused by Windstorm and Repaired by the
Contractor.
File No. 12702, Resolution No. 15100 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from City Title Insur-
ance Company for $892.74, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12705, Resolution No. 15101 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Edith Lillian
Hawthorne for $4,000, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12706, Resolution No. 15102 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Stephen Poltera
for $400, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12707, Resolution No. 15103 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Fixing Date of Monday, January 24, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing of
Objections to Correction of Clerical Errors in 1954-55 Assessment
Roll Which Will Increase Amount of Taxes Payable.
File No. 12708, Resolution No. 15104 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Taxes Due to Erroneous Assess-
ments.
File No. 12709, Resolution No. 15105 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $8,500, Public Library, for Employment of Part-Time
Librarians and Pages.
File No. 12677, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Ratifying Attendance of the Secretary of the Recreation and Park
Commission at the Meeting of the California Legislature's Joint
Interim Committee of Marine Affairs and Bay Area Development
Held in San Diego on December 16, 1954.
File No. 12687, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $600, Public Works, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 12688, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Kate Hanck Against
the City and County by the Payment of $750.
File No. 12690, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Henry Fung
Against the City and County by Payment of $100.
File No. 12691, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 25
Appropriating $1,500. Public Works, for Repair of Metal Sash at County
Jail No. 4; and Rescinding Appropriation Made for Electrical Service
in Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1954-55.
File No. 12694, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $3,350, Public Works, to Provide Washroom Facilities
in Nursery and for Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repairs at Youth
Guidance Center; and Rescinding Appropriation Made for Replace-
ment of Window Glass in Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1954-55.
File No. 12697, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Controller to Deduct Moneys from the Salaries or Wages
of Officers and Employees of the City and County and the San
Francisco Unified School District on Assignments Thereof, and to
Charge Fees for Performing Such Services; Repealing Specific Ordi-
nances Relating Thereto.
File No. 12710-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $6,166, Controller, for Position of Senior Bookkeeper and
Position of Key Punch Operator, I.B.M., Machine Rental and Equip-
ment.
File No. 12710-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 67 and 67.2 — A
Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12710-3, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $6,800, Public Health, for Sick Leave Replacements; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 12696, Ordinance No. 8960 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
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Appropriating $12,350, Sheriff, for Materials and Supplies, Foodstuffs
and Wearing Apparel for the County Jails ; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12714, Ordinance No. 8961 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of joint Finance and Streets Com-
mittee was taken up:
Rescinding Resolution No. 14624 (Series of 1939) Entitled, "Authorizing
the Construction, at City Expense, of a Sewer and Appurtenances in
the West Side of Dolores Street Between Thirtieth and Randall
Streets."
File No. 12022-1, Resolution No. 15094 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of Portions of Hawes,
Griffith and Fitch Streets, and of Kirkwood, La Salle and Newcomb
Avenues.
File No. 11995-1, Resolution No. 15093 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Public Health and Welfare Com-
mittee was taken up:
Requesting San Francisco's Delegation to the State Legislature to
Introduce and Prosecute to Accomplishment Legislation Providing
for the Creation of a Bay Area Pollution Control District.
File No. 9574-4, Resolution No. 15091 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Harry J. Stewart, Member of the Retirement Board,
February 3-8; Mrs. Clarissa Shotall McMahon, Supervisor, January
10-22; Charles T. McDonough, Civil Service Commissioner, January
17-February 1, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15106 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 27
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Urging Board to Support Dolwig Bill Relating to Butano Forest.
President Pro Tem. Byron Arnold presented a telegram directed to
George Christopher, President of the Board, from William Werder,
Chairman of the San Mateo Board of Supervisors, urging Board
action in connection with pending Dolwig Bill which would appro-
priate $1,750,000 on a non-matching basis, for the acquisition of
Butano Forest.
Referred to County State and National Affairs Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Protesting Contemplated Cessation of the Coin-Making Operation of
the San Francisco Mint.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12733, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs objected, and suggested that the Director of the
Mint be invited to attend the meeting of the committee to which the
measure is sent.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Approving Freeway Agreement Covering Certain Sections of State
Highway Route No. 2 and Authorizing Chief Administrative Officer
and Director of Public Works to Execute Same.
Supervisor Blake presented — from Streets Committee:
File No. 11426-1, Resolution No. 15092 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Adopted.
Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ferdon.
Presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 12736, Resolution No. 15111 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
28 MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955
Report on "Malone" Transit Plan.
Supervisor Dobbs requested the Clerk to obtain a report on the
feasibility of the "Malone" Plan of rapid transit from the City En-
gineer.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to corn-ply.
Adopted.
Requesting Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for the Purpose of
Determining Whether or Not an Invitation Should Be Extended to
the Republican or Democratic Parties for the Holding of Their 1956
National Conventions in San Francisco.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 12737, Resolution No. 15112 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Re-reference to Committee.
Adding Portions of Division Street to List of Streets on Which Parking
Is Prohibited, at Specified Hours, Every Day.
Supervisor Ertola presented — from the Police Committee:
File No. 12597, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer requested that representatives of the Southern
Pacific Company be invited to attend the committee hearing on the
matter.
Re-referred to Police Committee.
Urging Board of State Harbor Commissioners to Retain Its Chicago
Promotion and Cargo Solicitation Office and to Open a Similar Office
in New York City.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12734, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Supervisor Dobbs raised objection to immediate consideration, sug-
gesting that a representative of the Board of State Harbor Commis-
sioners be in attendance at the committee hearing so that the Board's
views may be had in the matter.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Accepting Gift of $5,000 from California Academy of Sciences for the
Installation of "Statue of Whales" in Golden Gate Park.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 12735, Resolution No. 15110 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 29
Meeting of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry informed the Board of a meeting of Joint
Highway District No. 10 to be held in the Health Center Building
on Thursday of this week. He mentioned that he had just received
a report from the District's Engineer showing that to bring the
roadway program up to date, from the County Line to Crystal Springs
Road in San Bruno would cost in the neighborhood of $251,000,
approximately $83,000 of which would be paid by the State, and
$25,000 by the County of San Mateo and $142,250 by the City and
County of San Francisco. A motion will also be before the District
to have San Francisco pay up all of its outstanding bills. Another
matter that will come before the District is a possible reorganization
of the membership, in that all members may only serve for a two-
year term. Supervisor Carberry concluded his statement by men-
tioning that the District would also consider the feasibility of adopt-
ing a strict accounting procedure affecting expenditures made by it.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee
for Thursday, January 27, 1955, at 3:30 p. m.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for
the Proper Observance of Columbus Day, October 12, 1955.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12049, Resolution No. 15107 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for
the Proper Observance of Veterans' Day, November 11, 1955.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12049, Resolution No. 15108 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Commending Herman Wertsch.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12738, Resolution No. 15113 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Bla
[cAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
30 MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955
Welcome Home to Eddie Erdelatz.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 12739, Resolution No. 15114 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Adopted.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby au-
thorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supplemental appro-
priation of $150,000 from such funds as are legally available, in order
to comply with the provisions of Resolution No. 14987, adopted by
the Board of Supervisors at its meeting on December 6, 1954, and
approved by the Mayor on December 7, 1954.
File No. 12742
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Announcement of Committee Meetings.
Supervisor McCarty announced the following committee meetings:
Joint Public Utilities and Police, Thursday, January 27, 2:30 p. m.
Public Utilities, Thursday, January 27, 3: 00 p. m.
Adopted.
Endorsing Legislation to Bring the 1960 Winter Olympics to California.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12740, Resolution No. 15115 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McMahon introduced a communication from the Adult
Probation Committee which directed the Supervisor's attention to a
report from the 1954 Grand Jury on the need for additional personnel
in the Adult Probation Department.
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
Report from Director of Public Health on Heating of Residential
Buildings.
Supervisor McMahon requested that a report be obtained from
the Director of Public Health as to whether there has been any health
problems as a result of alleged insufficient heating of residential
buildings.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 31
Adopted.
Authorizing Subordination of Lien of the City and County for Indigent
Aid Extended to Marion and Cy Dimond to a New First Deed of
Trust to Be Executed to the First Western Bank and Trust Company
in Sum of $3,270 Principal, Plus Interest at 5 Per Cent Per Annum,
from the Date of the Execution of Said First Deed of Trust and to
a Second Mortgage Executed by Said Marion and Cy Dimond to the
Hebrew Free Loan Association in the Sum of $656.50 Principal,
Without Interest.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12741, Resolution No. 15116 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon — 2.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:25
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors January 31, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY. JANUARY 17, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
January 17, 1955. 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Ferdon and McMahon on authorized leaves.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, January 3, 1955, was
considered read and approved.
Communications.
From the Redwood Empire Supervisors' Unit, notice of meetings to
be held in San Rafael on February 17th and in Sacramento on Feb-
ruary 18th.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From Shoreline Highway Association, notice of meeting to be held
at some point along the Sonoma Coast on February 16th.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, notice of
dinner meeting to be held at Bob's, North Burlingame, 7 p. m.,
January 20th.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From the Mayor, letter from Congressional Legislative Representa-
tive, outlining projects worked, and report, outlining in specific detail,
the various phases of the projects worked.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From the Parking Authority, copies of report of the General
Manager on the subject of "Sessions of Committee on Parking, and
Convention of American Municipal Association, Philadelphia, No-
vember 28-December 1, 1954," and "Mechanical Garages and other
parking facilities in representative American Cities."
Copy to Board members; filed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Disapproving
Application to Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Geary
Boulevard 132^2 Feet West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second
Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12500
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34 MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955
Supervisor Halley moved continuance for one week; seconded by
Supervisor Carberry and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Denying Application to Rezone
Property Located on the South Side of Geary Boulevard 132^ Feet
West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second Residential District to
Commercial District.
File No. 12500-2, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Consideration continued one week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $8,500, Public Library, for Employment of Part-Time
Librarians and Pages.
File No. 12677, Ordinance No. 8962 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Ratifying Attendance of the Secretary of the Recreation and Park Com-
mission at the Meeting of the California Legislature's Joint Interim
Committee of Marine Affairs and Bay Area Development Held in
San Diego on December 16, 1954.
File No. 12687, Ordinance No. 8963 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $600, Public Works, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 12688, Ordinance No. 8964 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Kate Hanck Against
the City and County by the Payment of $750.
File No. 12690, Ordinance No. 8965 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Henry Fung Against
the City and County by Payment of $100.
File No. 12691, Ordinance No. 8966 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY. JANUARY 17, 1955 35
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $1,500, Public Works, for Repair of Metal Sash at County
Jail No. 4; and Rescinding Appropriation Made for Electrical Service
in Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1954-55.
File No. 12694, Ordinance No. 8967 (Series of 1939).
Aves: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $3,350, Public Works, to Provide Washroom Facilities
in Nursery and for Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repairs at Youth
Guidance Center; and Rescinding Appropriation Made for Replace-
ment of Window Glass in Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1954-55.
File No. 12697, Ordinance No. 8968 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Controller to Deduct Moneys from the Salaries or Wages
of Officers and Employees of the City and County and the San
Francisco Unified School District on Assignments Thereof, and to
Charge Fees for Performing Such Services; Repealing Specific Ordi-
nances Relating Thereto.
File No. 12710-1, Ordinance No. 8969 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $6,166, Controller, for Position of Senior Bookkeeper
and Position of Key Punch Operator I.B.M., Machine Rental and
Equipment.
File No. 12710-2, Ordinance No. 8970 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon— 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 67 and 67.2 — A
Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12710-3, Ordinance No. 8971 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer. McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
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Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for January and February; List Dated January 17,
1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15123 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Confirming Sale of City-Owned Surplus Land Located at Northwest
Corner of Stanley Street and Orizaba Avenue to Berek Sztulman for
$8,000.
File No. 10218-3, Resolution No. 15117 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Confirming Sale of City-Owned Surplus Land Located at the Southwest
Corner of Bright and Stanley Streets to First Church of the Nazarene,
for $950.
File No. 10218-4, Resolution No. 15118 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Statement by Mayor Regarding Information Requested Concerning Past
Activities of Congressional Legislative Representative.
The privilege of the floor was accorded his Honor, Mayor Elmer
E. Robinson, who made a lengthy statement in answer to a request
made by Supervisor Carberry with respect to the past activities and
accomplishments of Congressional Legislative Representative Francis
V. Keesling, Jr. The Mayor emphasized the excellent work performed
by Mr. Keesling and declared that he favored the continuance of
such a position on a part-time basis and that in appointing former
Supervisor Marvin E. Lewis to the post, effective on the approaching
resignation of Mr. Keesling, he believed the best interests of the city
would be served in the legislative halls of Congress.
Supervisor Christopher stated he would prefer to see the position
on a full-time basis due to his belief that a part-time attorney might
find himself serving some of his clients whose interests might con-
flict with those of the city, and thus be in the unenviable position
of serving two masters. He, however, assured the Mayor that he
intended to go along and vote for the appointment of Marvin E.
Lewis as a part-time Congressional Legislative Representative.
The privilege of the floor was next extended to former Mayor
Roger D. Lapham, who likewise spoke at some length, dwelling par-
ticularly on the necessity of having a qualified man at Washington,
D. C, and probably on a full-time basis. He pointed out, however,
that in the eventual selection of the representative, the Board
members should bear in mind that former Supervisor Marvin E.
Lewis does not possess the know-how of Francis V. Keesling, Jr.,
insofar as experience in contacting the various Congressmen, heads
of various bureaus, departments and commissions at Washington,
was concerned and that he was not detracting from the ability of
Mr. Lewis.
Supervisor Byron Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
stated that his committee would consider the proposed contract with
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 37
Marvin E. Lewis at its meeting on Wednesday, January 19, at 3:00
p. m.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of the Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Exempting Position of L210, Assistant Superintendent of School
Cafeterias, from Residence Requirements of the Charter, Effective
only for Next Following Civil Service Examination.
File No. 12731, Resolution No. 15135 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Continuation of Consideration of Recommendations of Finance Com-
mittee.
Confirming Sale of City-Owned Surplus Land Located at Bright and
Stanley Streets to James A. Mayer, et ux., for $19,700.
File No. 10218-5, Resolution No. 15119 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Attendance of Civil Engineer, Public Utilities Engineering
Bureau, at the Convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers
to Be Held at San Diego, February 9-11, 1955.
File No. 12717, Resolution No. 15125 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed, Without Cost, from California Ever-
green Nurseries, Required for the Widening of San Diego Avenue at
De Long Street.
File No. 12718, Resolution No. 15126 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 4.
Re-reference to Committee.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Doyle Estate
Company for $48,500, Required for a Firehouse Site.
File No. 12719, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer raised the question as to the necessity for
purchasing the property at this time in view of the recent report
that had been rendered declaring the area blighted. It was his
thought that under the orderly process of the Redevelopment Act
the City and County of San Francisco could exercise its right of
eminent domain and procure the property at a lesser figure.
38 MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955
Supervisor Arnold suggested that the measure be re-referred to
committee and that a representative of the Fire Department be
requested to be in attendance to furnish the committee with the
information desired by Supervisor McAteer.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs, that the pending measure be re-referred to committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Lease, with Andrew S. Berwick, for Use of Space at 140-150
Potrero Avenue, Required for the Storage of Voting Machines.
File No. 12720, Resolution No. 15127 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Approving Second Amendatory Contract Amending Contract for an
Advance (U.R. Calif. A-8), Between the Redevelopment Agency and
the Housing and Home Finance Agency of the United States, Dia-
mond Heights Project No. UR Calif. 2-1.
File No. 12721, Resolution No. 15128 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Approving Second Amendatory Contract Amending Contract for an
Advance (UR Calif. A-ll), Between the Redevelopment Agency and
the Housing and Home Finance Agency of the United States, Western
Addition Project No. UR Calif. 2-2.
File No. 12722, Resolution No. 15129 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Discharging Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and Tax Collector, Bureau
of Delinquent Revenue Collection, from Further Accountability for
Indebtedness Incurred by Wards, Their Estates or Legally Respon-
sible Relatives for Maintenance and/or Medical Care Furnished by
the City and County of San Francisco, for the Reason that Collection
of the Accounts Is Improbable.
File No. 12725, Resolution No. 15130 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Conveyance of Quitclaim Deed to Peninsula Title Guaranty
Company, for Clarence Kavanaugh, to Portion of Alameda Pipe Line
Right of Way Located in San Mateo County, for $750.
File No. 12726, Resolution No. 15131 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
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Authorizing Cancellation of First Installment of Taxes for the Year
1954-55 on Certain Property Acquired by the State of California for
Highway Purposes.
File No. 12727, Resolution No. 15132 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Attendance of the General Manager and the Supervisor of
Maintenance, Recreation and Park Department, at the Sixth Annual
California Conference of the American Institute of Park Executives,
Inc., to Be Held at Carmel, January 23-25, 1955.
File No. 12729-1, Resolution No. 15133 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Attendance of the General Manager and the Superintendent
of Recreation. Recreation and Park Department, at the Seventh
Annual California Recreation Society Conference to Be Held at Santa
Cruz, February 13-16, 1955.
File No. 12729-2, Resolution No. 15134 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Rejecting Claim of Delta Lines, Inc., for Cancellation of Taxes on
Possessory Interest in Property Under the Jurisdiction of the State
Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12750, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Excused from Voting.
Supervisor McAteer asked that he be excused from voting on the
pending measure as well as on the following three measures identified
by Files No. 12750-1, 12750-2, and 12750-3, due to the fact that he
was connected with property located on land coming under the
jurisdiction of the Board of State Harbor Commissioners.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved that Supervisor McAteer
be so excused; seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Rescission of Action.
Supervisor Halley called the Board's attention to the fact that
Supervisor Blake was likewise connected with an industry which
operated on land coming under the jurisdiction of the Board of State
Harbor Commissioners and suggested that the Supervisor be likewise
excused from voting. He thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Arnold, that the Board rescind its action whereby it had heretofore
adopted the measure identified as File No. 12750.
No objection and motion carried.
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Supervisor Halley thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Ar-
nold, that Supervisor Blake be excused from voting on measures
identified as Files Nos. 12750, 12750-1, 12750-2 and 12750-3.
No objection and motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Rejecting Claim of Matilda Huey for Cancellation of Taxes on Posses-
sory Interest in Property Under the Jurisdiction of the State Board
of Harbor Commissioners for the Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12750-1, Resolution No. 15139 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — -2.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Rejecting Claim of King Knight Company for Refund of Taxes Paid
on Its Possessory Interest in Property Under the Jurisdiction of the
State Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12750-2, Resolution No. 15140 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Rejecting Claim of Smith-Rice Company for Refund of Taxes Paid on
Its Possessory Interest in Property Under the Jurisdiction of the
State Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12750-3, Resolution No. 15141 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $3,600, Public Works, for Installation of Overhead Type
Doors and Extension of Automatic Lighting Circuit, Engine Company
No. 27, Fire Department; Rescinding Certain Maintenance and Repair
Appropriations in Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1954-1955.
File No. 12689, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of the District Supervisor, Child Welfare Divi-
sion, Public Welfare Department, at the National Conference on
Adoption Sponsored by the Child Welfare League of America to Be
Held at Chicago, Illinois, January 26-29, 1955.
File No. 12723, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $855,820, Municipal Railway, for Costs in Connection
With the Rearrangement of the Cable Car Lines as Required by
Section 119.3 of the Charter.
File No. 12724, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
In reply to a query by Supervisor Carberry, Deputy City Attorney
Thomas Blanchard asserted that, in his opinion, in view of existing
charter provisions, only a majority vote was required to pass the
pending measure.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $397.38, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, to Provide Funds Required for Extras in Excess of 10 Per Cent
of Amount of Contract With Fay Improvement Company for the
Reconstruction of Twenty-seventh Avenue Between Cabrillo and
Fulton Streets.
File No. 12730, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $150,000, Board of Supervisors, for Civic Celebration
Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations.
File No. 12742-1. Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of County, State and National
Affairs Committee were taken up:
Protesting Contemplated Cessation of the Coin Making Operation of
the San Francisco Mint.
File No. 12733, Resolution No. 15136 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Urging Board of State Harbor Commissioners to Retain Its Chicago
Promotion and Cargo Solicitation Office and to Open a Similar Office
in New York City.
File No. 12734, Resolution No. 15137 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
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Adopted.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of Mangels
Avenue.
File No. 12006-1, Resolution No. 15121 (Series of 1939).
(Not in conflict with the Master Plan.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $16,650, Public Works, Public Buildings, Maintenance
and Repairs, from the Emergency Reserve Fund, for the Renewal of
the Main Switchboard in the Main Library and for the Renewal of
Main Service Feeder and Subfeeders Throughout the Building; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 12760, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to committee; seconded by
Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Appropriating $425,172, Municipal Railway, for the Replacement and
Leasing of 100 Motor Coaches.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12770, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Approval of Schedules.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the schedules showing dates for filing and for consideration by the
Board of Supervisors of bond issues proposed for submission at the
election to be held on November 8, 1955, and the schedule of hearings
on salary standardization be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Memorializing the Secretary of the Navy to Take Such Action as Will
Assure an Equitable Distribution in the Assignment of Ships and
Personnel that Are Being Transferred from the Atlantic Fleet to
the Pacific Fleet.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12762, Resolution No. 15142 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 43
Announcement of Matters to Be Heard by the Commercial and In-
dustrial Development Committee.
Supervisor Carberry. Chairman of the Commercial and Industrial
Development Committee, announced that his committee would meet
on Thursday, January 20, at 2 p. m. to hear progress reports on
(1) Reclamation of tidelands; (2) Proposed relocation of the Whole-
sale Produce Market, and (3) Proposal to properly observe the
fiftieth anniversary of the Fire of 1906.
Adopted.
Expressing Appreciation to Miss Arlene Francis and the Members of
"Home's" Staff Who Devoted Time and Talent to the Presentation
of San Francisco on Television.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 12763, Resolution No. 15143 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
In Memoriam — Miss Ruth Amy Quinan.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15122 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for the Proper
Observance of Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, and Washington's
Birthday, February 22, 1955.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12049, Resolution No. 15124 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
McAteer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Congratulating and Commending the San Francisco Chronicle on the
Ninetieth Anniversary of Its Founding.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12764, Resolution No. 15144 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
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Reference to Committee.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Initiate a Program of San Francisco
Bay Area Cooperative Action.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12765, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for
the Proper Observance of St. Patrick's Day.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12766, Resolution No. 15145 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Acceptance of Gift in Amount of $20,000 from the Shrine
to Be Used Soley to Defray the Costs of the Reconstruction of the
Kezar Press Box.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12767, Resolution No. 15146 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Arnold.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Commending the Shrine Organization for Its Gift of $20,000 Toward
Defraying the Cost of Reconstructing the Kezar Press Box.
Jointly presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 12767-1, Resolution No. 15147 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Unanimously adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Commending Charles Albert Adams.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12768, Resolution No. 15148 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Report from State Legislation Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented a report from the State Legislation
Committee on measures pending before the State Legislature.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
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Statement on Proposed Expansion of the Metropolitan Oakland Inter-
national Airport.
Supervisor Halley called the Board's attention to the fact that
meetings had been held by the members of the County, State and
National Affairs Committee with the Chief Administrative Officer,
the City Attorney and with members of the City Council and the
City Manager of the City of Alameda, in connection with possible
interference with the safety of the southern crossing by the proposed
expansion of the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, and
that he had been assured by the Director of the Department of
Public Works and by the Chief Administrative Officer, that such
proposed expansion will not jeopardize the southern crossing in any
manner.
Adopted.
Amending Resolution No. 14338 (Series of 1939), by Authorizing the
President of the Board to Appoint Three Members of Said Board to
Attend the 1955 Convention of the United States Conference of
Mayors.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 11801-1, Resolution No. 15120 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Blake.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5: 17
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors January 31, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Vol. 50 No. 4
Monday, January 24, 1955
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
January 24, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Ferdon on authorized leave.
Communications.
From Director of Property and Chief of the Fire Department, re-
porting on queries propounded by Supervisor McAteer in connection
with the proposed purchase of certain property located at Drumm and
Sacramento Streets for a firehouse site.
Considered in connection with calendar item; filed.
From Central Council of Civic Clubs, favoring a proposed appro-
priation of $237,113.19 to be used for the payment of assessments
levied on the City by Joint Highway District No. 10.
Considered in connection with calendar item; filed.
From his Honor the Mayor, submitting recommendations on park-
ing, traffic and transit as requested by Supervisor Christopher.
Referred to proper committees.
From Bay Counties Water Problems Committee, notice of meeting
to be held in Santa Cruz County Court House Annex, Santa Cruz,
10 a. m., Friday, January 28, 1955.
Copy to Board members; filed.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor McMahon moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following measures out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
The following from the Public Health and Welfare Committee, with
recommendation "Do Pass after amendment," were taken up:
Present: Supervisors McMahon, Carberry. McCarty.
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Passage for Second Reading.
Regulating the Installation, Maintenance, Extension and Alteration of
Plumbing and the Sale, Installation and Use of Gas Appliances; Pro-
viding for Inspection and Establishing Permits and Fees; Providing
Penalties for Violation; Providing for Inclusion in the San Francisco
Municipal Code and Repealing Certain Ordinances Relating to the
Aforementioned Subject.
File No. 9770, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendments are as follows:
Section 1212:
Add Pages 70a and 70b.
Delete first 3 paragraphs, Page 71.
Add Page 72, due to substitution of Paragraph 5.
Add Page 74, due to addition of new paragraph, com-
mencing at line 5.
Delete Paragraph (d), Page 74, and redesignate sub-
sequent paragraphs, Page 75.
Section 1214:
Place period after word "combustion" on Line 4, Page
75, and delete balance of section, Pages 75 and 76.
Section 1220:
New. This provides for the effective date of the ordi-
nance as of May 1, 1955.)
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption of the proposed amendments;
seconded by Supervisor McMahon.
Supervisor McMahon, Chairman of the Committee, explained that
agreement between city officials, interested parties and labor was
reached on all points with the exception regarding the use of transite
pipes, and the committee felt that the objections were not valid
enough to warrant an amendment to the legislation.
The roll was thereupon called on the proposed amendments and
they carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
The roll was then called on the measure, as amended, and it was
passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Re-referred to Committee.
Regulating the Production, Transportation, Processing, Distribution and
Sale of Milk, Cream and Milk Food Products and Imitations in
the City and County of San Francisco and Milk, Cream and Milk
Food Products and Imitations Produced or Processed in Other
Counties for Consumption in the City and County of San Francisco;
Providing for the Inspection of the Foregoing; Establishing Permits
and Fees for the Foregoing and Providing Penalties for the Violation
Thereof; Providing for the Inclusion of the Provisions of This Ordi-
nance in the San Francisco Municipal Code; and Repealing Certain
Ordinances Relating to the Aforementioned Subject.
File No. 12123, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
In Section 1 delete the words "Milk Code" and add in lieu
thereof the words "Dairy and Milk Ordinance" so that the
ordinance shall be known as "The Dairy and Milk Ordi-
nance.")
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 49
Supervisor Christopher Excused from Voting.
Supervisor Christopher mentioned that since he had a personal
interest in the measure in that he was connected with the milk
business, he asked that he be excused from voting thereon. Accord-
ingly, Supervisor Halley so moved; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the measure be re-referred to committee for further study.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Disapproving
Application to Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Geary
Boulevard 132^ Feet West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second
Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12500
January 17, 1955 — Consideration continued to January 24, 1955.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to the following:
Julian Elkind, the appellant, who explained why he desired to have
the property rezoned.
Roy Pratt and Mary Water spoke against the rezoning.
City Planning Director Paul Oppermann explained the city's posi-
tion and the reasons why the appellant's application was disapproved.
The appellant, upon inquiry by the President, declined to rebut.
Refused Adoption.
The Clerk read the following measure:
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4329, Dated October 7, 1954, Denying Application to
Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Geary Boulevard 132^
Feet West of Twenty-eighth Avenue, from Second Residential Dis-
trict to Commercial District.
File No. 12500-2, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
January 17, 1955 — Consideration continued to January 24, 1955.
The President then explained to the members of the Board that a
vote "Aye" on the pending measure would disapprove the decision of
the City Planning Commission and sustain the appeal; a vote "No"
would sustain the City Planning Commission and overrule the appeal.
Eight votes would be required to override the City Planning Com-
mission.
Refused adoption by the following vote:
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
50 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Objections to Correction of Clerical Errors in 1954-1955
Assessment Roll Which Will Increase Amount of Taxes Payable.
File No. 12708
Adopted.
There appearing no protestants, the following measure was con-
sidered:
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Errors in 1954-1955 Assessment Roll.
File No. 12708-2, Resolution No. 15162 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of Certain Portions of Homans Street.
File No. 7556
(Pursuant to notice of intention given in Resolution No.
15033 (Series of 1939).)
Consideration Continued.
There appearing no protestants, the following recommendation of
Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of Certain Portions of Homans Street.
File No. 7556-2, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
consideration be postponed for one week so that the Department of
Public Works could furnish him with full and complete information
involving a 50-50 exchange of property with the Southern Pacific
Company.
No objection and motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of a Portion of De Boom Street.
File No. 11919
(Pursuant to notice of intention given in Resolution No.
15035 (Series of 1939).)
Adopted.
There appearing no protestants, the following recommendation of
Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of De Boom Street.
File No. 11919-2, Resolution No. 15151 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 51
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, hereto!
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $3,600, Public Works, for Installation of Overhead Type
Doors and Extension of Automatic Lighting Circuit, Engine Com-
pany No. 27, Fire Department; Rescinding Certain Maintenance and
Repair Appropriations in Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1954-1955.
File No. 12689. Ordinance No. 8972 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the District Supervisor, Child Welfare Divi-
sion. Public Welfare Department, at the National Conference on
Adoption Sponsored by the Child Welfare League of America to Be
Held at Chicago, Illinois, January 26-29, 1955.
File No. 12723, Ordinance No. 8973 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $855,820, Municipal Railway, for Costs in Connection
With the Rearrangement of the Cable Car Lines as Required by Sec-
tion 119.3 of the Charter.
File No. 12724, Ordinance No. 8974 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $397.38, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, to Provide Funds Required for Extras in Excess of 10 Per Cent
of Amount of Contract With Fay Improvement Company for the
Reconstruction of Twenty-seventh Avenue Between Cabrillo and
Fulton Streets.
File No. 12730, Ordinance No. 8975 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $150,000, Board of Supervisors, for Civic Celebration
Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations.
File No. 12742-1. Ordinance No. 8976 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Arnold moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following measure out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
52 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955
The following measure from Finance Committee with recommenda-
tion "Do Pass After Amendment" was taken up:
Passed for Second Reading as Amended.
Appropriating $330,000 for Maintenance and Reconstruction of Joint
Highway District No. 10, Special Road Improvement Fund.
File No. 12530, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Fran-
cisco:
Section 1. Appropriation of $330,000 is made from the following
sources of Special Road Improvement Fund in amounts indicated:
Source Amount
Unappropriated Balance of Special Road Improve-
ment Fund . . $300,000
Construction of Union Street — Baker Street — Steiner
Street — Greenwich Street — Appropriation No.
448.913.00 30,000
to Appropriation No. 448.985.00 (Joint Highway District No. 10 —
Maintenance and Reconstruction — Special Road Improvement) for
maintenance and reconstruction of Joint Highway District No. 10,
Special Road Improvement Fund.
Approved as to form: /s/ Dion R. Holm, City Attorney.
By William F. Bourne, Deputy.
Funds Available: /s/ H. D. Ross, Controller.
Approved: /s/ Elmer E. Robinson, Mayor.
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Amend the foregoing measure to provide for the appro-
priation of $237,113.19 to pay assessments of Joint Highway
District No. 10 from Special Road Improvement Fund and
repeal appropriation of funds heretofore made and no longer
required.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor Dobbs.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
The measure then read:
Appropriating $237,113.19 to Pay Assessments of Joint Highway District
No. 10 from Special Road Improvement Fund and Repealing Appro-
priation of Funds Heretofore Made and No Longer Required.
File No. 12530, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Fran-
cisco:
Section 1. Appropriation of $237,113.19 is hereby made from the
Unappropriated Balance of Special Road Improvement Fund to Ap-
propriation No. 448.985.01, Joint Highway District No. 10, to provide
for the payment of the following assessments in the following manner:
Assessment No. 468 $ 37,808.00
495 46,351.35
530 51,000.00
550 129,273.17
551 134,144.59
552 66,413.56
$464,990.67
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 53
Less: To be transferred by District from
previous payments account Unit No. 6 141,666.00
$323,324.67
Less: Maintenance costs to be held in
suspense pending legal determination 86,211.48
$237,113.19
Section 2. The appropriation of $276,825 now in Appropriation
No. 448.985.00 is hereby repealed.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Anna and John Susoeff.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15156 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished John J. Connolly.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15153 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Mike and Marika Mitchell.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15155 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Mary Tabeau.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15157 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Mary and John Maloff.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15154 (Series of 1939) .
54 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Public Welfare Department
for Aid Extended to Mike and Marika Mitchell.
File No. 12043, Resolution No. 15158 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for January and February; List Dated January 24,
1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15159 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Errors in 1954-1955 Assessment Roll.
File No. 12047, Resolution No. 15160 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Accepting Gift of $1,236 from The College City-Lakeside Presbyterian
Church to Defray the Expenses of Continuous Night Lighting of
Mount Davidson Cross for the Calendar Year 1955.
File No. 12684, Resolution No. 15161 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Doyle Estate
Company for $48,500, Required for a Firehouse Site.
File No. 12719, Resolution No. 15163 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property from W. A. Robison,
Administrator of the Estate of Dorothy Terrano, Deceased, for $3,500,
Required for the Widening of Mansell Street.
File No. 12745, Resolution No. 15164 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
MONDAY. JANUARY 24, 1955 55
Discharging Director of Public Health and Tax Collector, Bureau of
Delinquent Revenue Collection, from Further Accountability for In-
debtedness Incurred by Patients, Their Estates, or Legally Respon-
sible Relatives for Hospitalization and/or Medical Care Furnished by
the City and County of San Francisco, for the Reason that the Col-
lection of the Accounts Is Improbable.
File No. 12746, Resolution No. 15165 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Waiving the Statute of Limitations as to the Payment of Warrant in
Amount of $152.87 in Favor of Oscar A. Larson, Operating Engineer,
and Directing Controller to Cancel Same and to Provide for Its Re-
issuance.
File No. 12747. Resolution No. 15166 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the iollowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Acceptance of a Gift of $1,000 from an Anonymous Donor,
to Be Used for the Children's Ward, San Francisco Hospital.
File No. 12751, Resolution No. 15167 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by
the State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 12753, Resolution No. 15168 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes Due to Erroneous Assessment for
the Year 1954.
File No. 12757, Resolution No. 15169 (Series of 1939).
(Lot 2, Block 2717.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of Municipal Court Judges at the Annual Con-
ference of Traffic Court Judges and Prosecutors, to Be Held at
Berkeley, January 24-28, 1955.
File No. 12758, Resolution No. 15170 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
56 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending Ordinance No. 8861 (Series of 1939), Relating to the Im-
provement of Ward Street Between Goettingen and Brussels Streets,
by Increasing the Amount of City Aid from $3,700 to $4,200.
File No. 12442-1, Ordinance No. .. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $24,325, Public Works, Bureau of Architecture, from
1954 San Francisco Hospital and Laguna Honda Home Bond Funds,
for 11 Positions as Follows: 1 Architect; 2 Senior Architectural Drafts-
men; 7 Architectural Draftsmen; 1 Junior Draftsman, Required for
the Preparation of Plans and Specifications in Connection With the
Rehabilitation of the Two Institutions.
File No. 12728-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 52, Public Works,
Bureau of Architecture — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 12728-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of Director of Bureau of Personnel and Safety,
Public Utilities Commission, at the Fifth Statewide Meeting of the
California Industrial Safety Conference to Be Held at Los Angeles,
February 3-4, 1955.
File No. 12743, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Amending Section 1.9 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), by Au-
thorizing Membership of the Department of Public Works in the
California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association and Federation
of Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association, and by Deleting from
Said Section, Membership in the California Sewage Works Association.
File No. 12744, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 57
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Mary C. Mills
Against the City and County by the Payment of $200.
File No. 12748, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $1,608.78, Civil Service, for Equipment to Record Oral
Interviews.
File No. 12749, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of B. H. Van Brunt
Against the City and County by the Payment of $2,000.
File No. 12754, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $650, Public Health, for Contractual Services and Repair
to Automotive Equipment.
File No. 12755, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobb*
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $1,839, Public Health, for Alterations at Chest Clinic and
for Telephone Service at Sunset Health Center and Tuberculosis
Bureau.
File No. 12756, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $16,650, Public Works, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Renewal of Main Service Switchboard, Main Service Feeder
and Subfeeders Throughout the Main Library; an Emergency Meas-
ure.
File No. 12760, Ordinance No. 8977 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
58 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955
The following from Finance Committee with recommendation "Do
Pass After Amendment" were taken up:
Appropriating $19,050, Public Welfare Department, for Creation of
Positions of: 10 Social Service Workers; 1 Child Welfare Worker;
and 1 Senior Social Service Worker.
File No. 12759-1, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Reduce amount available in indicated source of appro-
priation as follows:
From To
General Fund Compensation Reserve
Appropriation No. 460.199.00 $10,000 $6,450
Reduce total appropriation from $19,050 to $15,500.
Delete positions of Child Welfare Worker and Senior So-
cial Service Worker.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor McCarty and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Passed for Second Reading, as amended, by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 66, Public Welfare
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12759-2, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Delete positions of Child Welfare Worker and Senior Social
Service Worker to conform with appropriation measure
above.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor McCarty and adopted by the following vote:
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Passed for Second Reading, as amended, by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Commercial and Industrial De-
velopment Committee was taken up:
Requesting Appointment of Citizens' Committee to Investigate a Proper
Celebration and Submit General Proposals for Observance of 50th
Anniversary of San Francisco's Rebirth Following the 1906 Disaster,
and Centennial Anniversary of San Francisco's Organization as a
City and County.
File No. 10394-3, Resolution No. 15149 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
MONDAY. JANUARY 24, 1955 59
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
Appropriating $3,375, Public Works, for Payment of Temporary
Salaries, Bureau of Building Repair; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12769. Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee; sec-
onded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection, motion
earr
Appropraiting $1,200, Sheriff's Department, from the Emergency Re-
serve Fund, for Use of Employees' Cars and for Fee Tags; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 12785, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee; sec-
onded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following off-calendar recommendation of his Honor the
Mayor was taken up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Charles J. Foehn, Member of Board of Education,
March 7-13; Bert W. Levit, Member of Board of Education, February
16-22 and 23-27; Supervisor J Eugene McAteer, April 10 to May 31,
1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040. Resolution No. 15152 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Commending the San Francisco Real Estate Board on the Anniversary
of Its Golden Jubilee.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12786, Resolution No. 15171 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Appropriating $9,000, Municipal Court, for the Employment of Six
Temporary Deputy Clerks; an Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12797, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
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Adopted.
A Tribute to Rabbi Rudolph I. Coffee.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12787, Resolution No. 15172 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold,. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Meeting With San Mateo County Supervisors for the
Purpose of Considering Proposed Legislation Pertaining to Inter-
county Tideland Reclamation.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 11584-2, Resolution No. 15150 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
McAteer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to
Arrange for a Civic Observance in Honor of Saint Francis, the Patron
Saint of the City and County of San Francisco.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 12788, Resolution No. 15173 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Carberry announced a joint meeting of the Education,
Parks and Recreation and Commercial and Industrial Development
Committee for Tuesday, February 8th at 2 p. m. to consider the
measure identified as File No. 12078 entitled "Requesting the State
Commission on Beaches and Parks to study the feasibility of de-
veloping the Ferry Building and adjacent area as a state park and
historical monument."
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim Week of February 13,
1955, as "Negro History Week."
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12789, Resolution No. 15174 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
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Caucus on Board's Budget.
The President of the Board suggested that a caucus of the Board
members be held next Monday, January 31, 1955, at 1:30 p. m. to
consider the Board of Supervisors' budget for the fiscal year 1955-56.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to notify each member
of such a meeting.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim Week of January 31, 1955,
as "San Francisco Symphony Foundation Week."
Supervisor Dobbs presented on behalf of Supervisor Ferdon:
File No. 12790, Resolution No. 15175 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portions of Waverly Place and
Brenham Place to Permit Celebration of Chinese New Year.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12791-1, Resolution No. 15176 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Granting Revocable Permission to the Chinese New Year Festival
Committee to Erect a Grandstand on the West Side of Kearny Street
Between Clay and Washington Streets.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12791-2, Resolution No. 15177 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim Month of May as "Paint
Up, Clean Up and Fix Up Month," and to Appoint a Citizens' Com-
mittee to Effectuate Said Program.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12792, Resolution No. 15178 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Commending W. Lansing Rothschild.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12793, Resolution No. 15179 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Reference to Committee.
An Ordinance Prohibiting Furnishing to Persons Under the Age of
Eighteen Years Certain Publications Prominently Featuring an Ac-
count of Sex and Crime and Depicting by the Use of Drawings or
Photographs the Commission or Attempted Commission of Certain
Designated Crimes of Vice, Violence or Bloodshed; and Providing for
the Inclusion of This Ordinance in the San Francisco Municipal Code.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 3034-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Joint Public Health and Welfare and Police Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for
the Observance of "Old Timers' Baseball Day" and Dedicating of
Plaque Honoring San Francisco's Representatives in Baseball's Hall
of Fame.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 12794, Resolution No. 15180 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Reaffirming Policy With Respect to Payment of Overtime After 40
Hours.
Supervisor McAteer reaffirmed his oft-taken stand that he would
vote against any measure that did not authorize the payment of time
and one-half for time worked over 40 hours per week. He empha-
sized that he saw no objection to working employees longer than 40
hours per week, but when such was the case, he insisted that such
employees be compensated at premium time. He further stated that
in accordance with this position he would vote against the budget
if monies were not made available for the payment of overtime for
time worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Officially Designate the Air Force
Association as the Agency Authorized to Arrange and Conduct Fitting
Commemorative Services on the Tenth Anniversary of V-J Day.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12795, Resolution No. 15181 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon— 2.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 63
Extending Felicitations to the Chinese People on "The Year of the
Sheep."
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12796, Resolution No. 15182 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon— 2.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Blake called a meeting of the Streets Committee for
Thursday, January 27, 1955, at 2: 00 p. m.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:20
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors February 14, 1954.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY. JANUARY 31, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
January 31, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Carberry noted present at 2: 10 p. m.
Supervisor Arnold excused from attendance. (See below.)
Supervisor Carberry excused from attendance at 5: 00 p. m.
Supervisor Christopher explained that Supervisor Arnold was ill
and had requested to be excused from attendance.
No objection and request granted.
There being no objection, the Journals of Proceedings for Monday,
January 10, and Monday, January 17, 1955, were considered read and
approved.
Communications.
From Mayor Robinson advising that Mr. Francis V. Keesling, Jr.,
has requested that his contract with the City as Congressional Legis-
lative Representative be terminated as of the end of February rather
than March 15; also that Marvin E. Lewis is prepared to accept the
position on March 1, 1955.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From the family of the late Dewey Mead, thanking the Board for
its expression of sympathy.
Filed.
From the State Legislative Committee, minutes of the meeting of
January 25, 1955.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved sus-
pension of the rules to permit the following measure to be taken up
out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Congratulating Joseph Paul DiMaggio on His Election to Baseball's
Hall of Fame.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12820, Resolution No. 15183 (Series of 1939).
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Supervisor McCarty, seconded by all members of the Board, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved that
the Board rescind the action by which it had adopted the foregoing
measure.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken
up:
Ordering the Vacation of Certain Portions of Homans Street.
File No. 7556-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved that
consideration be temporarily postponed to permit the Director of
Property to secure certain information for presentation to the Board.
No objection and motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of Portions of Hawes, Griffith and Fitch Streets, and Por-
tions of Kirkwood, La Salle and Newcomb Avenues.
File No. 11995
There being no protestants present the Clerk presented the fol-
lowing recommendation of Streets Committee:
Ordering the Vacation of Portions of Hawes, Griffith and Fitch Streets,
and Portions of Kirkwood, La Salle and Newcomb Avenues.
File No. 11995-2, Resolution No. 15185 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Amending Ordinance No. 8861 (Series of 1939), Relating to the Im-
provement of Ward Street Between Goettingen and Brussels Street,
by Increasing the Amount of City Aid from $3,700 to $4,200.
File No. 12442-1, Ordinance No. 8978 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1955 67
Appropriating $24,325, Public Works, Bureau of Architecture, from 1954
San Francisco Hospital and Laguna Honda Bond Funds, for 11 Posi-
tions as Follows: 1 Architect; 2 Senior Architectural Draftsmen; 7
Architectural Draftsmen; 1 Junior Draftsman, Required for the Prepa-
ration of Plans and Specifications in Connection With the Rehabilita-
tion of the Two Institutions.
File No. 12728-1, Ordinance No. 8979 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 52, Public Works, Bu-
reau of Architecture — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12728-2, Ordinance No. 8980 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of Director of Bureau of Personnel and Safety,
Public Utilities Commission, at the Fifth Statewide Meeting of the
California Industrial Safety Conference to Be Held at Los Angeles,
February 3-4, 1955.
File No. 12743, Ordinance No. 8981 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
• Amending Section 1.9 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), by Au-
thorizing Membership of the Department of Public Works in the
California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association and Federation
of Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association, and by Deleting from
Said Section, Membership in the California Sewage Works Association.
File No. 12744, Ordinance No. 8982 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Mary C. Mills
Against the City and County by the Payment of $200.
File No. 12748, Ordinance No. 8983 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $1,608.78, Civil Service, for Equipment to Record Oral
Interviews.
File No. 12749, Ordinance No. 8984 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of B. H. Van Brunt
Against the City and County by the Payment of $2,000.
File No. 12754, Ordinance No. 8985 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $650, Public Health, for Contractual Services and Repair
to Automotive Equipment.
File No. 12755, Ordinance No. 8986 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold— 1.
Appropriating $1,839, Public Health, for Alterations at Chest Clinic
and for Telephone Service at Sunset Health Center and Tuberculosis
Bureau.
File No. 12756, Ordinance No. 8987 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $237,113.19 for Maintenance and Reconstruction of Joint
Highway District No. 10, Special Road Improvement Fund, and Re-
peal of Appropriation of Funds No Longer Required.
File No. 12530, Ordinance No. 8992 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $15,500, Public Welfare Department, for Creation of Ten
Positions of Social Service Worker.
File No. 12759-1, Ordinance No. 8988 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 66, Public Welfare
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12759-2, Ordinance No. 8989 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The following recommendation of the Public Health and Welfare
Committee, heretofore considered, was taken up:
Regulating the Installation, Maintenance, Extension and Alteration of
Plumbing and the Sale, Installation and Use of Gas Appliances; Pro-
viding for Inspection and Establishing Permits and Fees; Providing
Penalties for Violation; Providing for Inclusion in the San Francisco
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1955 69
Municipal Code and Repealing Certain Ordinances Relating to the
Aforementioned Subject.
File No. 9770, Ordinance No. 8991 (Series Oi 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The Board resumed consideration of the following measure hereto-
fore considered and temporarily postponed:
Ordering the Vacation of Certain Portions of Homans Street.
File No. 7556-2, Resolution No. 15184 (Series of 1939).
Mr. Earl Cutting, Director of Property, explained the reasons why
the vacation of the street in question and exchange of property with
the Southern Pacific Company would be advantageous to the City.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Anna Lawless.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15188 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated January 25, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15189 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
erdon. Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
\uthorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for February and March; List Dated January 31, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15190 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
rerdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for February and March; List Dated January 31, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15191 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
"erdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of
Taxes for Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15192 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payments of
Taxes for Various Fiscal Years.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15193 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of
Taxes for Various Fiscal Years.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15194 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of a Representative of the Tax Collector's
Office at the Annual Meeting of the County Tax Collectors and Audi-
tors to Be Held at Sacramento, February 8-11, 1955.
File No. 12779, Resolution No. 15217 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of a Representative of the Tax Redemption
Division of the Controller's Office, at the Annual Convention of the
County Auditors and County Tax Collectors to Be Held at Sacra-
mento, February 9-11, 1955.
File No. 12780, Resolution No. 15218 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Ordering Annual Audit of Controller's Books for the Fiscal Year
1954-1955.
File No. 12803, Resolution No. 15219 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $2,050, Water Department, for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 12773, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Appropriating $1,170, Purchasing, for Position of Storekeeper; Abolish-
ing Position of Laborer.
File No. 12775-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 37.2 and 37.5 — A
Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12775-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $695,630, Recreation and Park, from the 1947 Recreation
Bond Fund, for Construction of Recreation Center and Swimming
Pool at Garfield Square, and Swimming Pool at Balboa Park; Re-
scinding Certain Appropriations and Modifying Other Appropriations
Heretofore Allocated for Various Projects.
File No. 12776, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The Chair explained that his Honor, the Mayor, was present to
address the Board.
Mayor Robinson explained that on January 13th he had signed
Resolution No. 15112, which had been presented by Supervisor Dobbs,
authorizing the appointment of a committee to explore the question
of whether or not San Francisco should extend an invitation to
(either the Republican or Democratic National Committee to hold
their convention in San Francisco in 1956. Unfortunately, no person
has shown any inclination to serve on such a committee and so far
no progress has been made in the matter.
The Mayor explained that his Executive Secretary had contacted
both the Republican and Democratic National Committeewomen from
California and each had stated that if San Francisco is going to
extend an invitation to either party, the invitation should be ac-
companied with a guaranty of $250,000.
The Mayor further stated that in view of the fact that he did not
know of anybody who would be willing to serve on the committee,
or guaranty the sum of $500,000 for the conventions, he would appre-
Bciate being informed by the Board as to what further action they
would like him to take.
Supervisor Dobbs remarked that when he had presented the reso-
lution it was his thought that both political parties, as well as
capital and labor, would join in a campaign to raise any moneys
I necessary to bring the national conventions to San Francisco, and
that he was very disappointed at the little interest displayed in such
an undertaking.
The Board resumed consideration of the calendar.
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Authorizing the Department of Public Works and Its Director, Subject
to the Chief Administrative Officer, to Proceed With the Construction,
Acquisition and Completion by the City and County of San Francisco
of an Exhibit Hall Under the Southerly One-Half of the Civic Center
Plaza, Subject to Rights Reserved by the Recreation and Park Com-
mission and Subject to Appropriation of Funds Therefor.
File No. 12782, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 86(a), Health Service
System, by Adding Thereto Positions of One Office Assistant and
One Senior Clerk.
File No. 12783, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $9,000, Municipal Court, for Employment of Six Tem-
porary Deputy Clerks; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12797, Ordinance No. 8990 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Extension of the Existing Concrete Retaining Wall on the
North Side of Crisp Road to the Southwesterly Line of Oakdale
Avenue.
File No. 12698, Resolution No. 15213 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Extension of San Diego Avenue from De Long Street to
Palmetto Avenue, and the Widening of Palmetto Avenue Between
San Diego Avenue and Head Street.
File No. 12699, Resolution No. 15214 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Changing the Name of Ellis Street Between St. Joseph's Avenue and
Its Westerly Termination, to Terra Vista Avenue.
File No. 12436, Resolution No. 15197 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
MONDAY. JANUARY 31. 1955 73
An Ordinance Regulating the Planting of Trees, Shrubs and Ground
Cover in the Street and Sidewalk Areas; Authorizing the Establish-
ment of an Official and Sidewalk Planting Program for the City and
County of San Francisco, Under the Jurisdiction of the Department
of Public Works, and Providing for Penalties for Violations, and
Repealing Ordinance No. 3845 (Series of 1939).
File No. 10406, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Accepting Roadways and Curbs of Certain Streets and Intersections in
Midtown Terrace Subdivision No. 2.
File No. 12642, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Conditionally Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Hawes
Street and Thomas Avenue.
File No. 12703, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The following recommendations of Police Committee were taken
up:
Deleting Portions of California Street from, and Adding Portion of
Said Street to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted to Sixty
Minutes, During Specified Hours, Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12417-1, Resolution No. 15196 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Grove Street, Between Polk and
Larkin Streets, for an Undetermined Number of Days Between Au-
gust 14 and 31, 1955, and Granting Permission to Institute of Radio
Engineers to Erect and Maintain a Canvas Cover Over Said Street.
File No. 12509, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Designating Certain Intersections as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 12514, Resolution No. 15199 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that
the Board rescind its action by which it adopted File No. 12509.
No objection and motion carried.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Grove Street, Between Polk and
Larkin Streets, for an Undetermined Number of Days Between Au-
gust 14 and 31, 1955, and Granting Permission to Institute of Radio
Engineers to Erect and Maintain a Canvas Cover Over Said Street.
File No. 12509, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry stated that he objected to the closing of
Grove Street and permitting the erection of a tent thereon because
of the inconvenience that it created to both vehicular and pedestrian
traffic. He requested that the matter be continued until such time
as Mr. Swanson could be present.
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved that
consideration be temporarily postponed and that Mr. Brooks be re-
quested to be present.
No objection and motion carried.
Adding Portions of Crespi and Cardenas Drives to List of Streets on
Which Parking Is Restricted to Two Hours, 8 A. M. to 4 P. M.,
Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12515, Resolution No. 15200 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Adding Holloway Avenue, Between Denslowe and Stratford Drives, to
List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted to Two Hours,
7 A. M. to 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12537, Resolution No. 15201 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Deleting Portions of Various Streets from List of Streets on Which
Stopping Is Prohibited, 4 P. M. to 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays
Excepted.
File No. 12593, Resolution No. 15203 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Deleting Kearny Street, Between Market and California Streets from,
and Adding Geary Street, South Side Between Market and Taylor
Streets to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited, 7 A. M.
to 4 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12594-2, Resolution No. 15204 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Adding Kearny Street, Between Market and California Streets, to List
of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited, 9 A. M. to 4 P. M.,
Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12594-3, Resolution No. 15205 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Deleting Geary Street, South Side Between Market and Taylor Streets,
from List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited 7 A. M. to
6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12594-4, Resolution No. 15206 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Adding Kearny Street, Between Market and California Streets and
Geary Street, South Side, Between Market and Taylor Streets, to
List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited at Specified Hours,
Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12596, Resolution No. 15209 (Series of 1939).
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Adding Portion of Division Street, North Side, to List of Streets on
Which Parking is Prohibited, 7 P. M. to 6 A. M. Daily.
File No. 12597, Resolution No. 15210 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Rescinding Designations of Certain "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 12611, Resolution No. 15211 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs — 2.
Adding Mission Street, Between Whittier Street and Sickles Avenue
to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted to Two Hours,
7 A. M. to 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12659, Resolution No. 15212 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Ferdon. Halley — 4.
The Board resumed consideration of the following measure hereto-
fore considered and temporarily postponed.
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Authorizing Temporary Closing of Grove Street, Between Polk and
Larkin Streets, for an Undetermined Number of Days Between Au-
gust 14 and 31, 1955, and Granting Permission to Institute of Radio
Engineers to Erect and Maintain a Canvas Cover Over Said Street.
File No. 12509, Resolution No. 15198 (Series of 1939) .
Mr. Brooks explained that it was necessary to close the street to
provide sufficient area for the holding of the convention.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that
consideration be continued for a period of one week.
Supervisor Christopher explained that he would vote against the
motion to continue the matter because he believed that the Conven-
tion and Tourist Bureau should have the authority to assure the
conventions that they could use Grove Street for exhibit space.
Supervisor Carberry requested permission to withdraw his motion.
No objection and request granted.
Mr. Swanson of the Convention and Tourist Bureau explained the
necessity for the erection of the tent and the damage that would be
done to San Francisco as a convention center if permission were not
granted for the closing of the street.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
In view of the fact that Mr. Swanson was present, Supervisor Mc-
Ateer asked him to explain the attitude of the Convention and
Tourist Bureau with respect to securing the National Convention of
the Republican and Democratic Parties, and also subsidizing such
conventions.
Mr. Swanson explained that the Convention and Tourist Bureau
had not made it a practice to subsidize conventions coming to San
Francisco.
If there was any demand that San Francisco get these conventions,
the Convention and Tourist Bureau would do everything in its powers
to secure them. Believe that San Francisco has ample room to house
the conventions in either the Cow Palace or the Civic Auditorium.
If the City was to subsidize the National Conventions and then
charge the smaller conventions we would soon find out that the
smaller conventions either would stop coming to San Francisco, or
would expect a subsidy.
Designating Northeast and Southwest Corners of Presidio Avenue and
Washington Street as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 12683, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
measure be re-referred to Police Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Designating Northeast and Southwest Corners of Forty-first Avenue
and Lincoln Way as a "Stop" Intersection.
File No. 12777, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
measure be re-referred to Police Committee.
MONDAY. JANUARY 31. 1955 77
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Approving Change from Angle to Parallel Parking on the South Side
of Irving Street, Between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, and on the
South Side of Clement Street, Between Tenth and Twelfth Avenues.
File No. 1277.S, Resolution No. 15216 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Police Department to Remove All Existing "Stop" Signs
Upon the Installation of Modern Three-Light Electric Signals and
Satisfactory Operation Thereof.
File No. 12538, Resolution No. 15202 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Adding Kearny Street, into Geary Street to List of Street Intersections
from Which Left-Hand Turns Are Prohibited — All Times.
File No. 12595-1. Resolution No. 15207 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The following from Police Committee, with recommendation "Do
Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Adding Portions of Certain Streets to List of Streets Intersections from
Which Left-Hand Turns Are Prohibited at Specified Hours, Sundays
and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12595-2, Resolution No. 15208 (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Delete the following:
Eddy Street, from Jones Street to Franklin Street, inclusive;
McAllister Street, from Polk Street to Fillmore Street, inclu-
sive, 4 p. m. to 6 p. m.)
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved the
amendment as printed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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The following presented by the Clerk was taken up:
Fixing Date of Monday, February 7, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing
Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its
Resolution No. 4362, Disapproving Application for a Variance from
the Provisions of the Minimum Lot Size Ordinance, Affecting Prop-
erty on the Southerly Line of Lincoln Way and the Easterly Line of
Forty-fifth Avenue.
File No. 12761-1, Resolution No. 15215 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The following appearing on the Emergency Calendar was taken up:
Appropriating $4,500, Youth Guidance Center, Juvenile Hall, for Ma-
terials and Supplies; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12808, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor, the Mayor, was taken
up:
Leaves of Absence — Michael J. Buckley, City Planning Commissioner,
February 3-21 ; Philip Green, Chief Probation Officer, Youth Guidance
Center, February 2-6, 1955, Both With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15186 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Declaring as a Policy that the Portion of San Francisco Harbor Now
Under the Control of the State of California Should Be Returned to
and Revested in the City and County of San Francisco; Providing that
After Consultation With Interested Parties, Proper Officials Prepare
a Bill to Put Such Policy into Effect and Providing that When Drawn,
Such Bill Shall Be Submitted to the Board of Supervisors for Such
Action as Said Board Deems Advisable.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12818-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adop-
tion.
Upon the objection of Supervisor Ferdon, the foregoing measure
was referred to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Supervisor Halley announced a meeting of the County, State and
National Affairs Committee, Thursday, February 3, 1955, 3:00 p. m.
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1955 79
Supervisor Carberry announced a meeting of the Commercial and
Industrial Development Committee, Friday, February 4, 1955, 2:00
p. m. Subject: Relocation of Wholesale Produce Market.
Supervisor Carberry requested permission to be excused from
attendance.
No objection and request granted.
Requesting Controller and Department of Public Works to Compile
Information Relative to Proposed Acquisition of Harbor of San
Francisco.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12818-2, Resolution No. (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Appointment to Disaster Council.
Supervisor Christopher announced that he was appointing Super-
visor Charles A. Ertola to serve as a member of the Disaster Council,
vice Dewey Mead, deceased.
Welcome to Supervisor and Mrs. John J. Ferdon.
Supervisor Dobbs, on behalf of the Board, extended a welcome to
Supervisor and Mrs. John J. Ferdon upon their return to San
Francisco.
In Memoriam — Thomas J. Guzzetti.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15187 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Providing for the Installation of "Yield Right of Way" Signs.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 12819, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Referred to Police Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk prepare the legislation
and refer it to the City Attorney for approval.
No objection and request granted.
Request for Preparation of Legislation Relative to Sale of Certain Comic
Books.
Supervisor Halley presented a copy of an ordinance from New
Orleans relative to the sale of certain types of comic books, and
requested that the Clerk refer this, and other copies received from
different cities, to the City Attorney for his study looking toward
the preparation of legislation to be enacted by the Board of Super-
visors.
Re/erred to Joint Public Health and Welfare and Police Commitete.
Requesting His Honor, the Mayor, to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to
Arrange for the Proper Observance of Memorial Day.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12049, Resolution No. 15195 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5: 10
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors February 14, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 7, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Feb-
ruary 7, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Communications.
From the Mayor, questioning the sufficiency of charges provided
in new plumbing ordinance to meet the costs of regulation and in-
spection required.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From the Mayor, addressed to all department heads, calling atten-
tion to the fact that June 20, 1955, is the last date for submission of
proposed bond issues to the Municipal Finance and Taxation Sub-
committee of the San Francisco Forward Committee.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From Great Highway Club, supporting appeal from decision of
City Planning Commission, disapproving application for a lot vari-
ance on property located at Forty-fifth Avenue and Lincoln Way.
Considered in connection with calendar item; filed.
From the Mayor, advising that he will approve a supplemental
appropriation request in amount of $1,732,000 for land acquisition,
clearance of land, etc., relating to the Minnatoma Parking Plaza
Project and Fifth and Howard, conditionally.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From the Mayor, copy of letter addressed to the Parking Authority,
advising that he was re-referring the matter of the so-called Ellis-
O'Farrell Garage to them, with the request that it determine if the
need still exists for the project.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Introduction of Distinguished Guests.
The President of the Board introduced Mr. Lloyd Graybiel who
spoke on the excellent work being performed by boy scouts as a
consequence of "Good Turn-Conservation Week."
He introduced Eagle Scout Jim Lowery, who spoke of the effects
of the "Good Turn-Conservation" program being carried out in
San Francisco.
The Eagle Scout then proceeded to confer the honor of Tender f<>ut
Scout upon Supervisors Carberry, Ertola and Blake, and "Honorary
Den Mother" on Mrs. McMahon.
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Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor Dobbs moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following measure out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adopted.
Commending San Francisco Boy Scouts for "Good Turn-Conservation."
File No. 12838, Resolution No. 15224 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by all members of the
Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11. '
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Halley moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following recommendation of the County
State and National Affairs Committee out of order. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion carried
Adopted.
Reaffirming Policy that the Portion of San Francisco Now Under
Control of the State of California Should Be Returned to and Revested
in he City and County of San Francisco, and Authorizing and Di-
recting the Controller and Department of Public Works to Secure
File No. 12818-3, Resolution No. 15246 (Series of 1939).
Discussion.
™w herViS°r L?cAteer stated he would vote for the pending measure
only because it was requesting information and not one of ™mmit
SS^ H£ Te,ntl(?ed that when other legislation came before the
Board which dealt concretely with the problem of taking over San
Francisco Harbor, he would ask that he be excused from voting due
to his business status on the waterfront. voting due
Supervisor Blake stated he would ask for similar courtesy
Supervisor McMahon stated her position in that her aonroval of
the pending measure did not commit her affirmative vote on" mTfinai
Francisco glSlatl°n dGSigned t0 have the Harbor -storTd to San
hn?UtPhe,rtVlSOrv,CfJ*berr7.stated he would vote ^ favor of the measure
voL^^ — ations which ^^SSTSi
the7^!^^^^^"61113011 CaHed and the m— was adopted by
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of thP Pit,, r>i-,„ •
by Its Resolution No 4362 Disannul;™ a y, .Pla.nmn& Commission
from the Provisions of the M nimum Kt ^P h n'^ ^ & Variance
Property Located on the Southerly L^ne uJ '"T ' AffeCting
Easterly Line of Forty-fifth Avenue. *y a°d the
File No. 12761
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1955 83
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to the following:
Peter J. McManus, the appellant.
Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning.
Explanation of Voting.
The President announced that a vote "Aye" would sustain the
appeal and override the decision of the City Planning Commission;
a vote "No" would sustain the City Planning Commission and deny
the appeal. Eight votes are required to override the decision of the
City Planning Commission.
The Clerk then read the following:
Refused Adoption.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4362, Denying Application for a Variance from the Provisions
of the Minimum Lot Size Ordinance Affecting Property Located on
the Southerly Line of Lincoln Way and the Easterly Line of Forty-
fifth Avenue.
File No. 12761-2, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939).
Refused adoption by the following vote:
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of a Portion of Mangels Avenue.
File No. 12006
A hearing was held in which Paul Fay, Jr., was permitted the
privilege of the floor. At the conclusion of the hearing, the fol-
lowing recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Adopted.
Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of Mangels Avenue.
File No. 12006-2, Resolution No. 15233 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
The following from Police Committee, without recommendation,
was taken up:
Designating Post Street, Westbound, Between Market Street and Pre-
sidio Avenue, and O'Farrell Street, Eastbound, Between Divisadero
and Market Streets, One-Way Streets for a Period of 120 Days on
an Experimental Basis.
File No. 12579, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Motion to Adopt.
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
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Privilege of Floor.
Supervisor McCarty moved the privilege of the floor to anyone who
desired to speak. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there
being no objection, motion carried.
The following proponents were heard:
Otto Meyer, Director of Traffic, Police Department;
Ralph G. Wadsworth, City Engineer;
Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning;
Ross Shoaf, Traffic Engineer;
Philip F. Landis, representing the San Francisco Parking and
Transit Council and certain downtown groups.
The following opponents were heard:
John B. Quigley, owner of the Drake- Wiltshire Hotel;
Dan London, representing the St. Francis Hotel;
Fred Garau, Kat's Blouse Store, 112 Geary Street;
Alex Hoffer, Maurice Hotel, 761 Post Street;
Thomas Trodden, Secretary, San Francisco Garage Owners' Asso-
ciation.
There being no further protestants, the measure was taken into the
hands of the Board.
Discussion.
Supervisor McAteer asked questions of Otto Meyer, Director of
Traffic, and of Ralph Wadsworth, City Engineer.
Supervisor Dobbs stated he had the greatest respect for the city
agencies involved and for the San Francisco Parking and Transit
Council, but that it was clear to him that the only course to pursue
would be to reject the pending legislation and adopt the towaway
program. Supervisor Dobbs concluded by saying that while he never
did care for the towaway restriction, it seemed in this instance to
do the least harm.
It is undeniable that business on both Post and O'Farrell Streets
will be hurt but the real problem is not so much the movement of
traffic as providing parking facilities in the downtown area. When
we have sufficient parking stalls, we will then be in a better position
to evaluate the use of one-way streets.
Supervisor McCarty spoke in favor of the one-way street legisla-
tion.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to two more opponents,
namely Mrs. Margaret Barnett and Mrs. J. Long.
Explanation of Votes.
Supervisor McAteer explained that insofar as his vote was con-
cerned, he intended to vote in favor of the measure for the simple
reason that it provided a trial period of 120 days, and that at the
conclusion of such a period, a hearing will again be held at which
the merchants will be heard as well as agencies of city government,
for the purpose of determining whether to continue the measure or
not. He concluded by stating that he was not convinced just what
legislation was needed, but that in order to make up his mind, he
would go along with the pending measure.
Supervisors Halley, Arnold and Carberry raised queries which
were answered by Otto Meyer, Director of Traffic, and Ross Shoaf
Traffic Engineer.
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 7, 1955 85
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was
refused adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty— 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Mc-
Mahon — 6.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Reference to Police Committee.
The following measures from the Joint Finance, Police, Streets and
Public Utilities Committee, heretofore considered, were taken up:
Designating O'Farrell Street Between Market and Divisadero Streets,
and Post Street, Between Market Street and Presidio Avenue, as
Streets on Which "No Stopping" Is Permitted from 7:00 A. M. to
6:00 P.M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted; Exempting Trucks En-
gaged in Loading and Unloading of Merchandise.
File No. 12421-6, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
January 3, 1955 — Consideration continued to February 7, 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon moved reference to Police Committee; seconded
by Supervisor Halley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
(The following measures are presented by Supervisor Halley as
substitutes for the preceding measure.)
Designating Post Street Between Market and Taylor Streets, and
O'Farrell Street, Between Market and Taylor Streets, as Streets on
Which "No Stopping" Is Permitted from 7:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M.,
Sundays and Holidays Excepted; Exempting Trucks Engaged in
Loading and Unloading of Merchandise.
File No. 12421-4, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
January 3, 1955 — Consideration continued to February 7, 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon moved reference to Police Committee; seconded
by Supervisor Halley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1,
Designating Post Street Between Taylor Street and Presidio Avenue,
and O'Farrell Street, Between Taylor and Divisadero Streets, as
Streets on Which "No Stopping" Is Permitted at Specified Hours,
Sundays and Holidays Excepted; Exempting Trucks Engaged in
Loading and Unloading of Merchandise.
File No. 12421-5, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
January 3, 1955 — Consideration continued to February 7, 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon moved reference to Police Committee; seconded
by Supervisor Halley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer— 9.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $2,050, Water Department, for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 12773, Ordinance No. 8996 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $1,170, Purchasing, for Position of Storekeeper; Abolish-
ing Position of Laborer.
File No. 12775-1, Ordinance No. 8997 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 37.2 and 37.5 — A
Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12775-2, Ordinance No. 8998 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $695,630, Recreation and Park, from the 1947 Recreation
Bond Fund, for Construction of Recreation Center and Swimming
Pool at Garfield Square, and Swimming Pool at Balboa Park; Re-
scinding Certain Appropriations and Modifying Other Appropriations
Heretofore Allocated for Various Projects.
File No. 12776, Ordinance No. 8999 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing the Department of Public Works and Its Director, Subject
to the Chief Administrative Officer, to Proceed With the Construc-
tion, Acquisition and Completion by the City and County of San
Francisco, of an Exhibit Hall Under the Southerly One-Half of the
Civic Center Plaza, Subject to Rights Reserved by the Recreation and
Park Commission and Subject to Appropriation of Funds Therefor.
File No. 12782, Ordinance No. 9000 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 86(a), Health Service
System, by Adding Thereto Positions of One Office Assistant and
One Senior Clerk.
File No. 12783, Ordinance No. 9001 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1955 87
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeCarty — 1.
An Ordinance Regulating the Planting of Trees, Shrubs and Ground
Cover in the Street and Sidewalk Areas; Authorizing the Establish-
ment of an Official and Sidewalk Planting Program for the City and
County of San Francisco, Under the Jurisdiction of the Department
of Public Works, and Providing for Penalties for Violations, and
Repealing Ordinance No. 3845 (Series of 1939).
File No. 10406, Ordinance No. 8993 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeCarty — 1.
Accepting Roadways and Curbs of Certain Streets and Intersections in
Midtown Terrace Subdivision No. 2.
File No. 12642, Ordinance No. 8994 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 11.
Conditionally Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Hawes
Street and Thomas Avenue.
File No. 12703, Ordinance No. 8995 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 11.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Confirming Sale of Surplus Board of Education Land Located on the
South Line of Greenwich Street, West of Kearny Street, to North
Baker for $15,000.
File No. 11011-2, Resolution No. 15232 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Roxie E. Sebock.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15236 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Margaret White.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15237 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished John Bernal.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15234 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Geraldine Files.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15235 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated February 1, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15234 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for February and March; List Dated February 7, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15239 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of a Portion
of Block 1735, for an Amount Not to Exceed $22,500, Required for
a Firehouse Site.
File No. 12695, Resolution No. 15241 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Transferring Jurisdiction of Certain Hetch Hetchy Land from Public
Utilities Commission to the Department of Public Works, Required
for the Alignment of Portola Drive Between Burnett Avenue and
Twin Peaks Boulevard and Authorizing Payment of $3,300 Therefor.
File No. 12771, Resolution No. 15243 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Re-reference to Committee.
Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Land from the State of California
for $9,000, Required for McKinley Square.
File No. 12798, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to Finance Committee.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Temporary Transfer of Funds Pending Receipt of Second
Installment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12800, Resolution No. 15244 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1955 Bl
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ei tola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 11.
Confirming Oil and Gas Lease of Certain Land Located in Kern County
to the Union Oil Company of California.
File No. 12805, Resolution No. 15245 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Consideration Continued.
Appropriating $600, Board of Supervisors, Required for the Payment
of Increase in Amount of Annual Dues in County Supervisors' Asso-
ciation.
File No. 12662-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk ascertain how the
amount of dues is determined, and whether it would be any less for
5 Supervisors than it is for 11 Supervisors.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor Ferdon moved continuance for one week to permit
further study on the measure. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs
and, there being no objection, motion earned.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $425,172, Municipal Railway, for Replacement and Leasing
of 100 Motor Coaches.
File No. 12770, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $20,000, Municipal Railway, for Claims and Litigation
Expenses.
File No. 12772, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Appropriating $40,420, Recreation and Park, from 1947 Recreation Bond
Fund, for Equipment Required for Eureka Valley and Upper Noe
Recreation Centers and Hamilton Recreation Center and Swimming
Pool.
File No. 12807, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $5,356, Recreation and Park, for Two Positions of
Gardener and Two Positions of Playground Director.
File No. 12781-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 14.2 and 14.3, Recrea-
tion and Park — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12781-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Amending Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Membership Ordinance,
by Adding Section 1.36 Thereto, Public Defender, by Authorizing
Membership in the Public Defender and Legal Aid Association.
File No. 12806, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $1,200, Sheriff, from the Emergency Reserve Fund, for
Contractual Services and Materials and Supplies; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 12785, Ordinance No. 9002 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted as Amended.
The following measure from Finance Committee, with recom-
mendation "Adoption After Amendment," was taken up:
Authorizing Agreement to Be Entered into by the Mayor and Marvin
E. Lewis for Employment of the Latter as a Part-Time Congres-
sional Legislative Representative.
File No. 12693, Resolution No. 15240 (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Provide that the term of the contract shall be for the
period March 1, 1955, to June 30, 1955, rather than from
March 16, 1955, to June 30, 1955.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor Dobbs.
Discussion.
Supervisor Ferdon expressed opposition to the amendment. He
contended he had no intention of indulging in personalities nor did
he have any quarrel with former Supervisor Lewis, but he did not
believe the position merited the expenditure. He stated he was given
to understand that Mr. Lewis had been assured of a sufficient number
of votes for the job upon his resignation as a member of the Board,
but that he had not been asked whether or not he would vote for
Mr. Lewis' appointment. He expressed the opinion that the city's
representatives in Congress were well qualified to represent the City
and County of San Francisco. However, he did not intend to jeopard-
ize the chances of a former member of the Board who had been
given assurance that he would be given the assignment upon his
resignation.
Supervisor McCarty pointed out that the city's representatives in
Congress were busy enough without saddling them with the addi-
tional duties of pursuing every matter which involved the City and
County of San Francisco, and, in many cases, necessitated conferences
with various persons, bureaus and commissions.
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 7, 1955 91
Supervisor Carberry mentioned that he had informed Supervisor
Lewis upon the letter's resignation as a member of the Board, that
he intended to write the Mayor for a summary of accomplishments
by the present Congressional Legislative Representative, Francis V.
Keesling, Jr. He further stated he listened attentively to what the
Mayor said regarding the activities of Mr. Keesling as well as the
remarks made by former Mayor Roger D. Lapham on the subject.
Supervisor Carberry mentioned he had received a communication
from Mr. Keesling in response to a request from him, pertaining to
his activities, and suggested that the letter be sent to the appropriate
committee for the purpose of considering the advisability of placing
the position on a full-time basis. He mentioned one point, however,
that Mr. Keesling had suggested that the Mayor appoint a Citizens'
Committee to assist in the work of protecting the city's interest in
Washington, D. C.
Supervisor Christopher asked that his statement made on De-
cember 27. 1954. when this matter was considered, be repeated for
the record, as follows:
Members of the Board, permit me to make a statement, for the
record, on the matter of Supervisor Lewis' proposed appointment
to the office of Congressional Legislative Representative.
In reiteration of my views expressed some four years ago and often
expressed since then, the fact is I have often wondered first of all,
as to the necessity for the presence of a representative in Washing-
ton, but in voting for it, I felt that if there were any doubts, the
benefit of such doubts should be given the Mayor; therefore I voted
for it.
Then there was also the question in my mind if we did need a
representative in Washington, whether the position should be full-
or part-time. If we did need a representative at all, it was my
opinion that it should be a full-time one, so that there would not be
any conflict if he had to represent the city against one of his clients.
The third point is the ability of our representative to get along
with our two Congressmen so that there would not be any bickering
that might impair our activities. With these mental reservations, I
shall vote for the appointment of Mr. Lewis.
The roll was thereupon called on the amendment and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon — 2.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
(See later action for rescission and new vote.)
Adopted.
The following recommendation of County, State and National
Affairs Committee was taken up:
Appointing Supervisor James L. Halley as a Member of the Executive
Committee, Peninsula Division, League of California Cities.
File No. 12752, Resolution No. 15242 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendations of his Honor the Mayor were taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — J. Rufus Klawans, Member of Board of Trustees,
War Memorial, February 11-20; Mayor Elmer E. Robinson, February
20; Fred D. Parr, Vice-President of the Recreation and Park Com-
mission, February 9-16; Edward T. Mancuso, Public Defender, Feb-
ruary 12-14; Dr. Herbert C. Clish, Superintendent of Schools, February
2-11, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15223 (Series of 1939).
Motion to Adopt.
Supervisor Arnold, moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Leave of Absence — Honorable Elmer E. Robinson, Mayor, for an
Indeterminate Number of Days for the Purpose of Conferring With
Representatives of the United Nations Assembly in New York on
Arrangements Relating to the Commemorative Meeting to Be Held
in San Francisco During June, 1955.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15222 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Appropriating $50,080, District Attorney, for Rental of Offices at 617
Montgomery Street for Period of One Year from April 1, 1955.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12849, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $15,000, Adult Probation, for Rental of Offices at 604
Montgomery Street for One Year from April 1, 1955.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12850, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim Period of February 20-26,
1955, as "Citizen-Soldier Week," and Urging Support of the Re-
cruitment Program of the 271st and 728th AAA Gun Battalions of the
California National Guard.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12839, Resolution No. 15225 (Series of 1939).
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Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Requesting Mayor to Proclaim Week of February 12-22, 1955, as
"Freedom Week" in San Francisco.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12840, Resolution No. 15226 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopfcd by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Supervisor Arnold presented a communication from the Civil
Service Commission, transmitting to the Board schedules of com-
pensations recommended by said Commission, pursuant to the provi-
sions of Sections 151 and 151.1 of the Charter; also proposed ad-
ministrative provisions of the Salary Standardization Ordinance for
the fiscal year 1955-56.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Congratulating the Far East Lines on the Addition of the "Golden Bear"
to Its Present Fleet, and Publicly Commending the Officers for Their
Faith in the Future of San Francisco.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12841, Resolution No. 15220 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Reference to Committee.
Adopting Policy of Reducing to a Minimum the Closing of Grove
Street, Between Polk and Larkin Streets, and Directing Police De-
partment to Facilitate Flow of Traffic on Adjacent One-Way Streets
When Street Is Closed.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 12842, Resolution No. .. (Series of 1939).
Referred to Police Committee.
Report from Bay Area Rapid Transit Commission.
Supervisor Carberry requested that a progress report of activities
be obtained from the Bay Area Rapid Transit Commission.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Commending the Downtown Center Corporation on the Imminent
Opening of Its Off-Street Parking Facility.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12843, Resolution No. 15227 (Series of 1939).
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Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by all members
of the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Commending the Council for Civic Unity on Its Tenth Anniversary.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12844, Resolution No. 15228 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by all members
of the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Commending and Congratulating John Herzog, Past National President,
National Association of Power Engineers.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12845, Resolution No. 15221 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by all members
of the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Carberry introduced a communication from Congres-
sional Legislative Representative Francis V. Keesling, Jr., reporting
on functions and activities of his position.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the foregoing measure
be referred to committee with the thought in mind that possibly the
position of Congressional Legislative Representative could be made
a full-time one.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Request for Further Efforts to Deter Federal Government from
Abandoning Coin-Making Operations at the San Francisco Mint.
Supervisor Ertola requested that the city's Congressional Legisla-
tive Representative be importuned to do everything possible to thwart
the plan of the Federal Government to abandon its coin-making
operations at the San Francisco Mint.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Commending and Congratulating the University of San Francisco Dons,
the Outstanding Basketball Team of 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 12846, Resolution No. 15229 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim June 26-29, 1955, as "San Francisco
Founding Days," and to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to Arrange
for the Appropriate Observance Thereof.
Supervisor Fcrdon presented:
File No. 12847, Resolution No. 15230 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Fixing Date for Hearing Proposed Schedule of Rates for Sale of Electric
Energy.
Supervisor McCarty introduced a communication, with attachments,
from the Public Utilities Commission, proposed to establish a schedule
of rates for sale of electric energy at Moccasin, California.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola, that the Board approve the date of Monday, February 21, 1955,
at 2: 00 p. m. to consider such proposed rates.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Commending Observance of Catholic Press Month.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12848, Resolution No. 15231 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Statement by Supervisor McCarty Concerning Legislation on One-Way
Streets.
Supervisor McCarty stated he was disappointed with the Board's
action in refusing to approve the one-way street legislation affect-
ing Post and O'Farrell Streets, and that he saw no reason to
reevaluate what he considered extremely important and valid rea-
sons for effectuating the measure. He stated that he considered the
matter of such urgency that he intended to bring before the Board
such legislation as would effectuate the intent of the measure defeated
today, with the hope that some of the members who voted against
the measure would see fit to change their minds.
Request for Consideration of Appointment of Board Member to Bay
Area Rapid Transit Commission.
Supervisor McMahon requested that the proper committee consider
the advisability of having a member of the Board appointed as a
member of the Bay Area Rapid Transit Commission.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Carberry moved rescission of Board action whereby
the Board adopted the measure identified as File No. 12693 entitled:
"Authorizing agreement to be entered into by the Mayor and Marvin
E. Lewis for employment of the latter as a part-time Congressional
Legislative Representative." Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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The roll was thereupon called on the foregoing measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 6:20
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors March 7, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Vol. 50 No. 7
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Feb-
ruary 14. 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present :
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Arnold noted present at 2: 15 p. m.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, January 24, and Monday,
January 31, 1955, were considered read and approved.
Communication.
From the Mayor, advising that he has appointed Supervisor Byron
Arnold as Acting Mayor during the periods February 13-17 and on
February 20, 1955.
Filed.
Introduction of Distinguished Guest.
The President of the Board introduced the Honorable Dr. Don
Biegun, Special Delegate to the United States and the Western Hemi-
sphere, to attend the local function of the Histadrut, the General
Labor Federation of Israel, on February 24th.
Mr. Biegun spoke briefly on the affairs of his homeland and the
pleasure he is deriving in being permitted to visit the United States,
and particularly, San Francisco.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Christopher moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following measure out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Ertola, and there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim Week of February 17-24, 1955, as
"Histadrut Week."
File No. 12864, Resolution No. 15268 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Dobbs moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following measures out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Halley and there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adopted.
Inviting the Republican Party to Hold Its 1956 Convention in San
Francisco.
File No. 12737-1, Resolution No. 15247 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted.
Supervisor Dobbs moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he
is hereby authorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a sup-
plemental appropriation of $100,000 from such funds as are legally
available, to the credit of the Chief Administrative Officer for the
purpose of providing funds for bringing the 1956 Republican National
Convention to San Francisco. $150,000 is to be available from other
sources for this purpose.
File No. 12868.
Motion seconded by all members of the Board and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Appropriating $600, Board of Supervisors, Required for the Payment
of Increase in Amount of Annual Dues in County Supervisors'
Association.
File No. 12662-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $425,172, Municipal Railway, for Replacement and
Leasing of 100 Motor Coaches.
File No. 12770, Ordinance No. 9003 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
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Appropriating $20,000, Municipal Railway, for Claims and Litigation
Expenses.
File No. 12772, Ordinance No. 9004 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $40,420, Recreation and Park, from 1947 Recreation Bond
Fund, for Equipment Required for Eureka Valley and Upper Noe
Recreation Centers and Hamilton Recreation Center and Swimming
Pool.
File No. 12807, Ordinance No. 9008 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $5,356, Recreation and Park, for Two Positions of
Gardener and Two Positions of Playground Director.
File No. 12781-1, Ordinance No. 9005 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 14.2 and 14.3,
Recreation and Park — a Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12781-2, Ordinance No. 9006 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Membership Ordinance,
by Adding Section 1.36 Thereto, Public Defender, by Authorizing
Membership in the Public Defender and Legal Aid Association.
File No. 12806, Ordinance No. 9007 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Mayor's Request for Reconsideration of File No. 12579, Designating
Post and O'Farrell Streets as "One-Way" Streets.
From his Honor the Mayor, communication referring to File No.
12579, "Designating Post and O'Farrell Streets One-Way Streets — All
Times, for a period of 120 days on an experimental basis," and,
pursuant to Charter Section 14, requesting the Board to reconsider
the measure.
File No. 12579.
The Clerk read a communication from his Honor the Mayor recom-
mending reconsideration.
Move to Reconsider.
Supervisor McCarty accordingly moved that the measure men-
tioned in the Mayor's letter be reconsidered. Motion seconded by
Supervisors Halley and McAteer.
Discussion.
Supervisor Carberry stated the Mayor should be extended the
courtesy of having the measure reconsidered, and that he would
accordingly vote in favor of reconsideration.
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Supervisor Blake declared he had spent considerable time making
a spot survey of traffic on Post and O'Farrell Streets as well as talking
to many people, and that the proposed trial period of 120 days will
prove ample time within which to decide the feasibility of making
such streets one-way thoroughfares. He concluded by saying he
would vote for the trial period.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to reconsider and it
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs — 2.
Discussion.
Supervisor Ertola asserted that the measure intended a trial period
only and that if such period failed to substantiate the feasibility of
such a plan, the Board could refuse to extend it, or could attempt
other methods.
Supervisor Dobbs: I feel that the question of damage is being
overlooked. The picture has not changed since last Monday. I have
the highest respect for our various city agencies but unfortunately,
damage to business is not within their orbit to determine. What is
being asked today is to damage these businessmen and then deter-
mine how much damage has been done. The Board should approve
a lesser procedure of damaging these businesses and it would be a
more orderly and proper approach to the problem. I haven't seen
any evidence that would change my mind. I hope the Board will
be consistent and reaffirm its position taken last Monday.
Supervisor McAteer queried Otto Meyer, Director of Traffic, as to
the reason the Police Department prefers to make Post and O'Farrell
Streets one-way streets.
The Director of Traffic replied that the proposed one-way street
pattern was for the purpose of providing ingress to and egress from
the Golden Triangle Area.
Supervisor McAteer suggested that a committee be set up com-
posed of Phil Landis of the San Francisco Parking and Transit
Council, Joseph D. Sullivan of the Hotel Employers' Association and
a third party, and that such committee submit a progress report
every thirty days.
Supervisor Arnold suggested that a study be made of the move-
ment of traffic and also the effect of such proposed measure would
have on the merchants and property owners, and should it be found
that little or no adverse effect would ensue, the one-way street pro-
gram could be put on a permanent basis.
Supervisor Carberry suggested the appointment of a committee by
the President of the Board to study the matter.
Supervisor McCarty: It is my opinion that business will be helped
during the trial period. I am satisfied with studies and recommenda-
tions which have been made. The trial period has been suggested
by the Parking and Transit Council after public hearings on the
matter. The opponents have given us no evidence that their business
will be hurt. All evidence has been the other way. A recent publi-
cation in New York City shows that since one-way streets have been
installed, business has increased 80 per cent. I have no objection to
appointing a committee to make a study during the trial period.
The Clerk read the pending measure:
Designating Post Street, Westbound, Between Market Street and Pre-
sidio Avenue and O'Farrell Street, Eastbound, Between Divisadero
and Market Streets, One-Way Streets for a Period of 120 Davs on
an Experimental Basis.
File No. 12579, Resolution No. 15257 (Series of 1939).
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The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarthy — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, McMahon — 4.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the President of the Board be
empowered to appoint a committee of lay members to serve in an
advisory capacity to the Board, for the purpose of studying and
compiling results of the 120-day experimental trial of one-way traffic
on Post and O'Farrell Streets.
Supervisor Carberry suggested that perhaps former Chief of Police
Michael J. Riordan might be considered as a member of the com-
mittee.
Referred to Police Committee.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Sarah Ferguson.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15253 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished John Jacobi.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15254 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Leon Del Marty.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15251 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished James Downing.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15252 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for February and March; List Dated February 14,
1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15255 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of
Taxes for the Fiscal Years 1953-54 and 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15256 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Land from the State of California
for $9,000, Required for McKinley Square.
File No. 12798, Resolution No. 15258 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Silvio Gabrielli,
Attorney in Fact for Carmela Olivi, for $3,900, Required for McLaren
Park.
File No. 12809, Resolution No. 15260 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property from William Cos-
tello, for $1,003.43, Required for School Project No. 13.
File No. 12810, Resolution No. 15261 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Declaring the San Francisco News to Be the Official Newspaper of
the City and County of San Francisco for the Year Ending March
31, 1956.
File No. 12822, Resolution No. 15265 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Accepting Gift of One Four-Harness Foot Treadle Loom from the
Women of the Moose for Use in the Occupational Therapy Division
at Laguna Honda Home.
File No. 12823, Resolution No. 15266 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
(Supervisor Dobbs dissenting.)
Appropriating $68,000, Board of Supervisors, for Securing Reports and
Expert Professional Services to Advise the Board of Supervisors on
Further Improvement of the Municipal Railway to Integrate and
Coordinate Its Facilities and Operations With the Contemplated
Projected Interurban Rapid Transit System.
File No. 12476-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Discussion.
Supervisor Dobbs reiterated his negative position heretofore ex-
pressed, contending that the expenditure of the proposed funds was
a useless gesture.
Supervisor Ferdon suggested the funds be given the Municipal
Railway to improve its facilities. He pointed out that a number of
surveys have been made, that this will be just another survey, and
the Board has no assurance that anything will be done after it has
been completed. He concluded by saying that the city has enough of
documents and enough of advice right now.
Supervisor Carberry expressed opposition.
Supervisor McCarty pointed out that $43,000 of the $68,000 re-
quested would be spend by city agencies.
Supervisor Arnold mentioned that the $68,000 were from funds
of the Board of Supervisors, and that if and when expenditures are
to be made, the request will be before the Board, and to a query by
Supervisor McAteer as to the expenditure of $25,000 for consulting
services, he pointed out that such funds would be used to employ
a nationally known firm versed in transit problems.
Supervisor McAteer suggested no action be taken until the Bay
Area Rapid Transit Commission had formulated its own plan.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it
passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Halley, McCarty, Mc-
Mahon — 6.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer
—5.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measures out of order. No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Commercial and Industrial
Development Committee were taken up:
Designating the South Basin Area as Redevelopment Area F.
File No. 10759-4, Resolution No. 15248 (Series of 1939).
Motion to Defer Consideration.
Supervisor Arnold mentioned he had received a wire from the San
Francisco Real Estate Board asking for a delay as well as a similar
request from Golden State Limited. He accordingly moved, seconded
by Supervisor Halley, that consideration of the pending measure be
continued for one week.
Supervisor Carberry, Chairman of the Commercial and Industrial
Development Committee, pointed out that his committee, for the
period of the last ten months, had conducted exhaustive hearings,
at which all interested citizens and organizations were invited and
heard, and that he was opposed to any further delay.
Supervisor McAteer likewise expressed opposition to further post-
ponement, contending that all interested parties had been heard.
There being no objction, Supervisor Arnold withdrew his motion.
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to committee.
Motion lost for want of a second.
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Supervisor Carberry again reiterated his opposition to further pub-
lic hearings at the moment, stating the public would eventually be
heard when the matter has reached the "tentative plan" stage of
the proceedings.
Supervisor Halley moved that consideration of the pending meas-
ure be continued for one week. Motion seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Supervisor McCarty mentioned that the redevelopment act pro-
vided for the taking of many steps before final fruition, and along
the line public hearings must be had. The pending matter should be
disposed of today.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to continue considera-
tion and it lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Halley — 2.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Fer-
don, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the pending measure be re-referred
to committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and lost by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 6.
To a query by Supervisor Carberry, Eugene J. Riordan, Director of
the Redevelopment Agency, stated that his agency has the authority
to reduce the size of the project.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
There being no objection, Supervisor McCarty obtained permission
to excuse himself from further Board deliberation at 6:00 p. m.
(Supervisor Arnold dissenting.)
Designating Area Comprising the Wholesale Produce Market as
Redevelopment Area E.
File No. 10759-5, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved consideration be continued for one
week. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McAteer, McMahon — 4.
Recommendations of Finance Committee (Continued).
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Sale, at Public Auction, of Certain Surplus Water Depart-
ment Land Located Near Mountain View, Santa Clara County.
File No. 12799, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from Atlas Realty Company, Without
Expense to the City, to an Easement for the Maintenance, Repair
and Use of Existing Underground Fire Alarm Cable, Located in
Lakeshore Country Club Acres.
File No. 12811, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $1,060, Public Health, Laguna Honda Home, for Tempo-
rary Salaries.
File No. 12815, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $320, Public Works, Sewage Pumping Stations, for
Holiday Pay.
File No. 12824, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $55,080, District Attorney, for Rental of Offices at 617
Montgomery Street, for Period April 1, 1955 to March 31, 1956.
File No. 12849, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $15,000, Adult Probation, for Rental Offices at 604 Mont-
gomery Street for Period April 1, 1955 to March 31, 1956.
File No. 12850, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $4,500, Youth Guidance Center, Juvenile Hall, from
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Materials and Supplies; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 12808, Ordinance No. 9009 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Granting Revocable Permission to the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran
Ebenezer Church to Construct a Parking Bay on the North Side of
Portola Drive, East of Sydney Way.
File No. 12801, Resolution No. 15259 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Removal of Cable Car Tracks on Certain Streets.
File No. 12812, Resolution No. 15262 (Series of 1939).
Thomas A. Brooks, Chief Administrative Officer, in reply to a query
by Supervisor McAteer, assured the Supervisor that no track removal
work would be performed on O'Farrell Street during the 120-day
trial period of the one-way street plan.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertdla, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Approving Subdivision Map of Talbert Court, Being a Portion of
Block 6250.
File No. 12817, Resolution No. 15263 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portion of Chula Lane for a Period
of Four Months from February 1, 1955, and Granting Permission to
Erect and Maintain a Scaffold Along the Northerly 4 Feet Thereof.
File No. 12821, Resolution No. 15264 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Declaring Intention to Change or Modify the Official Grades on Por-
tions of Bright and Stanley Streets.
File No. 12827-1, Resolution No. 15267 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Exchange With Southern Pacific Company of Certain
Vacated Portions of Homans Street for Land Required for the
Extension of Tunnel Avenue.
File No. 12629, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Consideration Continued.
Ordering the Improvement of Twenty-fifth Street Between Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and Third Street, Including the Crossings of Twenty-
fifth Street at Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Tennessee Streets.
File No. 12804, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, consideration was postponed for one week
to permit Supervisor McAteer to inspect the area.
Passage for Second Reading.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Chilton Avenue Between Bos-
worth and Chenery Streets.
File No. 12814, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Approving Grade Map Showing Proposed Establishment of Grades on
Portions of Folsom, Banks, Prentiss, Nevada and Rosenkranz
Streets.
File No. 12837, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAtoer, McCarty, MeMahon — 11.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Oliver M. Rousseau, Public Utilities Commissioner,
February 19-20; Victor S. Swanson, Public Utilities Commissioner,
February 8-23; Dr. Ellis D. Sox, Director, Department of Public
Health, February 9-12; Supervisor James Leo Halley, March 4-6,
March 24-April 3, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15249 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the Controller be authorized to pay
from such funds as are legally available for the purpose such ex-
penses as are incurred in connection with the 1955-56 salary standard-
ization hearings by the Board of Supervisors and its staff.
File No. 11901-1.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance at Various Meetings.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
any member of the Board who so desires, be and he is hereby author-
ized to attend the Shoreline Highway Association meeting on Wednes-
day, February 16, at Bodega Bay; the meeting of the Supervisors'
Unit, Redwood Empire Association at San Rafael on Thursday, Feb-
ruary 17, and the meeting of the State Highway Commission at
Sacramento on Friday, February 18, 1955, provided funds are avail-
able for the purpose.
File No. 12870.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
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Offering Assistance in Housing Delegates to 1956 Republican Party
Convention.
President George Christopher presented a telegram from Henry
W. Plymore, Manager, San Jose Chamber of Commerce, offering
assistance in accommodating some of the delegates to the 1956 Repub-
lican Party Convention which it was expected would be held in San
Francisco.
The President directed the Clerk to acknowledge the telegram,
thanking the Chamber for its generous offer and to refer the matter
to the San Francisco Convention and Visitors' Bureau for its attention.
Request for Progress Report on Proposed New Federal Office Building.
Supervisor Christopher requested that the Clerk obtain from the
City Planning Commission a progress report with respect to discus-
sions had by that agency in connection with the construction of the
proposed new Federal Office Building.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Preparation of Legislation Relating to the Formation of a Citizens'
Committee to Arrange for the Welcoming of the 1956 Republican
Party Convention.
Supervisor Dobbs requested that in the event San Francisco is
awarded the 1956 Republican Party Convention, that a resolution be
prepared calling for the appointment of a Citizens' Committee whose
function it shall be to arrange for the proper conduct of said conven-
tion.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Commending the Standard Oil Company on the 28th Anniversary of Its
Sponsorship of the Standard Hour and Urging Its Continuance.
Supervisor Dobbs presented on behalf of Supervisor Ferdon:
File No. 12865, Resolution No. 15269 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
In Memoriam, Josua Eppinger, Sr.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15250 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint an Honorary Committee to Act as
Official Hosts and Hostesses for the 10th Annual San Francisco
National Sports and Boat Show, March 4-13, 1955.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12866, Resolution No. 15270 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Request for Report on Feasibility of Utilizing Space Under Freeways.
Supervisor McAteer presented an article which shows that Los
Angeles had utilized space under freeways for the construction of
a truck terminal.
Supervisor McAteer asked that the Chief Administrative Officer
refer the article to the proper department for investigation and report
as to the feasibility of utilizing similar space here.
Motion Re Preparation of Legislation Relating to the Granting of
Franchises.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the City Attorney be requested to
prepare an ordinance prescribing the method of procedure for the
granting of franchises, permits or privileges across, over, on or in
public properties of the City and County of San Francisco, but not
limited to streets, highways and other thoroughfares.
File No. 12869.
Referred to Police Committee.
Adopted.
Memorializing the President of the United States to Approve the Appli-
cation of the Pan-American Airways for Modification of Its Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to Obviate Necessity for a Stop
at Mid-Pacific Island on Its California-Orient Route.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 12867, Resolution No. 15271 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 6:00
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors March 7, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH.
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Feb-
ruary 21, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Communications.
From Controller attaching copy of a report by the Board of State
Harbor Commissioners, containing substantially the financial data
requested by the Board in its Resolution No. 15246, relating to pro-
posed return of the Port of San Francisco to the City.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From Foremost Dairies, Inc., and San Francisco Real Estate Board,
objecting to proposed redevelopment of 28-block area encompassing
the Wholesale Produce Market area; also letter from Mrs. Selma
Leven.
Considered in connection with calendar matter; filed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Making a Finding Concerning a Proposed Schedule of Rates for Sale
of Electric Energy at Moccasin, California.
File No. 12851-1, Resolution No. 15282 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved the adoption of the foregoing measure.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer.
Harry E. Lloyd, Chief Engineer and General Manager, Hetch
Hetchy, explained that only a small store at Moccasin as well as
the State Hatchery were involved in the subject rates.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted.
Approving Schedule of Rates for Sale of Electric Energy at Moccasin,
California.
File No. 12851-2, Resolution No. 15283 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved the adoption of the foregoing measure.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
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112 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $600, Board of Supervisors, Required for the Payment of
Increase in Amount of Annual Dues in County Supervisors' Associa-
tion.
File No. 12662-1, Ordinance No. 9014 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
(Supervisor Dobbs dissenting.)
Appropriating $68,000, Board of Supervisors, for Securing Reports and
Expert Professional Services to Advise the Board of Supervisors on
Further Improvement of the Municipal Railway to Integrate and
Coordinate Its Facilities and Operations With the Contemplated
Projected Interurban Rapid Transit System.
File No. 12476-2, Ordinance No. 9012 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Halley, McCarty, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, Mc-
Ateer— 5.
Authorizing Sale, at Public Auction, of Certain Surplus Water Depart-
ment Land Located Near Mountain View, Santa Clara County.
File No. 12799-1, Ordinance No. 9015 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from Atlas Realty Company, Without
Expense to the City, to an Easement for the Maintenance, Repair and
Use of Existing Underground Fire Alarm Cable, Located in Lakeshore
Country Club Acres.
File No. 12811, Ordinance No. 9016 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $1,060, Public Health, Laguna Honda Home, for Tem-
porary Salaries.
File No. 12815, Ordinance No. 9018 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $320, Public Works, Sewage Pumping Stations, for
Holiday Pay.
File No. 12824, Ordinance No. 9019 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955 113
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $55,080, District Attorney, for Rental of Offices at 617
Montgomery Street, for Period April 1, 1955, to March 31, 1956.
File No. 12849, Ordinance No. 9010 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $15,000, Adult Probation, for Rental of Offices at 604
Montgomery Street for Period April 1, 1955, to March 31, 1956.
File No. 12850, Ordinance No. 9011 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Commercial and Industrial De-
velopment Committee, heretofore considered, was taken up:
(Supervisor Arnold dissenting.)
Designating Area Comprising the Wholesale Produce Market as Re-
development Area E.
File No. 10759-5, Resolution No. 15288 (Series of 1939).
February 14, 1955 — Consideration continued to February 21, 1955.
Communications Reaa.
The Clerk read a wire from the San Francisco Real Estate Board,
objecting to the proposed redevelopment of the 28-block area in
which the Wholesale Produce Market was located.
Supervisor Arnold pointed out that it was the Real Estate Board's
desire that further study should be given to the proposed enlarged
area; that about one thousand property owners had no knowledge
of the pending measure which embraced an area greater than that
covered by the Wholesale Produce Market. The Supervisor likewise
mentioned that he had received many other letters and phone calls
protesting adoption of the subject measure.
He thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
measure be re-referred to committee and that all interested parties
be notified and afforded an opportunity to express their positions.
Supervisor Carberry asked Supervisor Arnold to explain his posi-
tion with respect to the development of the Diamond Heights and
Western Addition areas, which was done.
Supervisor McAteer next discussed the various steps which must
be taken to effectuate a redevelopment program, directing his re-
marks to the various property owners and interested parties seated
in the Chambers. He assured them that the adoption of the pending
measure would not cloud title to their respective holdings, and that
in the course of the several steps to be taken, a public hearing before
the Board was mandatory, at which time all interested parties would
be heard. He likewise mentioned that a public hearing before the
114 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955
Redevelopment Agency was mandatory prior to adoption of the
Tentative Plan by the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor McCarty asked Director of Planning Paul Oppermann
if the Director would recommend that the pending measure be re-
referred to committee for further study. Mr. Oppermann replied
that he would not so recommend.
Supervisor McCarty stated that, in his opinion, the request of
Supervisor Arnold to re-refer the matter to committee constituted
an attempt to rewrite the law. Re-reference merely meant a waste
of time and duplication of effort. All interested parties will have
ample opportunity to be heard before the Board.
Supervisor Arnold stressed the importance of correctly initiating
the proceedings; that if the first step was wrong, the members of the
Board should not be burdened with the remainder of the required
steps. The people involved have millions invested and they haven't
the time to keep watch on the City Hall or on the Board calendars.
If the first step is wrong, why delay, as has been the case with other
redevelopment projects. The Supervisor mentioned that the City has
been buying land at McLaren Park for 25 years and the fact is still
not known whether or not there will be a park in that area.
Supervisor Arnold asked Thomas A. Brooks, the Chief Adminis-
trative Officer, if, in the event property is considered a nuisance,
are there sufficient laws to order demolition or improvement of the
property. Mr. Brooks replied that there are suffcient laws on the
books to cope with the situation.
Supervisor Carberry stated that more than 50 hours had been
devoted to hearings on the subject, and that Supervisor McAteer's
explanation of the various procedural steps obviated any possibility
of property owners not being given a proper hearing.
Supervisor Halley declared that the Federal Housing Act of 1954
permitted use of federal funds for urban renewal, and that the Com-
mercial and Industrial Development Committee might consider the
area in question as an urban x-enewal area.
Mr. Goldberg, attorney for the Redevelopment Agency, pointed
out that under the Housing Act, blighted areas as such, in connection
with the urban renewal program, cannot be considered for funds,
and that there is no existing state legislation on urban renewal.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to re-refer the pending
measure to committee and it lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Halley, McMahon — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty— 6.
The roll was then called on the measure and it was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Twenty-fifth Street Between Pennsylvania
Avenue and Third Street, Including the Crossings of Twenty-fifth
Street at Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Tennessee Streets.
File No. 12804, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955 115
Final Passage.
Authorizing Exchange With Southern Pacific Company of Certain Va-
cated Portions of Homans Street for Land Required for the Extension
of Tunnel Avenue.
File No. 12629, Ordinance No. 9013 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Chilton Avenue Between Bosworth
and Chenery Streets.
File No. 12814, Ordinance No. 9017 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approving Grade Map Showing Proposed Establishment of Grades on
Portions of Folsom, Banks, Prentiss, Nevada and Rosenkranz Streets.
File No. 12837, Ordinance No. 9020 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Public Welfare Department
for Aid Extended to Arely and Claude Ratcliff .
File No. 12043. Resolution No. 15275 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for February and March; List Dated February 21,
1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15276 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing the Removal of Approximately One Thousand Abandoned
Trolley Poles.
File No. 12826, Resolution No. 15278 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11. ,
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Gladys Burke for
$1,025, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 12833, Resolution No. 15279 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between the State of California
and the City and County of San Francisco Whereby the City Will
Perform Design Engineering Work on State Highway Freeway
Projects Within the City and County.
File No. 12835, Resolution No. 15280 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Cancellation of First Installment of 1954-55 Taxes on
Property Acquired by the State for Highway Purposes.
File No. 12836, Resolution No. 15281 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Cancellation of Second Installment of 1954-55 Taxes on
Property Acquired by the State for Highway Purposes.
File No. 12853, Resolution No. 15284 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Rejecting Claim of B-H-S Machinery Sales Company for Cancellation
of Penalty Attached to Taxes Due for the Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 12857, Resolution No. 15285 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Rejecting Claim of Siversen Columbia Machine Works, Inc., for Refund
of Taxes Paid on Its Possessory Interest in Property Under the
Jurisdiction of the State Board of Harbor Commissioners for the
Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 12861, Resolution No. 15286 (Series of 1939).
Supervisors Blake and McAteer requested permission to abstain
from voting due to interests on waterfront.
No objection and so ordered.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $7,500, Public Works, from 1944 Sewer Bond Fund, for
Relocation of Sewer Running South from San Marcos Avenue Along
the Easterly Side of Lot 32, Block 2882.
File No. 12605, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the foDowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955 117
An Ordinance Fixing and Determining Rates of Compensation to Be
Paid Municipal Officers and Employees, Whose Offices and Positions
Are Allocated to Classes Specified Herein and Compensations for
Which Are Subject to the Provisions of Sections 35.5.1 and 36.2 of
the Charter; Providing that Said Rates of Compensation Shall Be
Effective Beginning July 1, 1955.
File No. 12802, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,500, War Memorial, for Compensation Insurance for
the Remainder of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 12829, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,540.31, Fire Department, for Payment of Retroactive
Wages and Emergency Overtime to Hydrantmen-Gatemen.
File No. 12858, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
To a query by Supervisor McAteer, Mrs. Kathleen Dolen of the
Civil Service Commission stated that the Hydrantmen-Gatemen were
paid overtime at the straight time rate. The Supervisor accordingly,
in consonance with his position heretofore taken, declared that he
would vote against the measure as he believed that all work in
excess of 40 hours per week should be compensated for at the rate
of time and one-half.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
No: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $175, Treasurer, for Use of Employees' Cars.
File No. 12860, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approving Lease Agreement to Be Entered into Between the Recreation
and Park Department and Jack Dominic Conidi for the Operation of
the Cafeteria and Refreshment Sales at Lincoln Park Golf Course
Clubhouse.
File No. 12862, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Referral to Civil Service Commission.
The following from Finance Committee was taken up:
Proposed Amendments to Administrative Provisions and Schedules of
Compensation Presented by the Civil Service Commission for Inclu-
sion in the Salary Standardization Ordinance of 1955, to Be Enacted
Pursuant to the Provisions of Charter Sections 151 and 151.1.
File No. 11901
118 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955
On behalf, and as recommendations, of the Finance Committee,
Supervisor Arnold presents the following:
[Note: Matter in double parentheses denotes matter stricken out;
italics are new matter.]
(A) I offer as proposed amendments to the administrative provi-
sions of the proposed Salary Standardization Ordinance to become
effective July 1, 1955, File No. 11901, the following:
1. Section IV. Additional Compensation.
(a) For Services Requiring Continuous Direct and Personal Con-
tact with Persons Suffering from Contagious Disease: Employees,
other than physicians, assigned to positions in the Hassler Health
Home, Isolation Division, Chest Clinic or Tuberculosis Wards of the
San Francisco Hospital, or the Morgue of the Coroner's Office or of
the San Francisco Hospital whose duties require continuous, direct
and personal contact with patients suffering, or persons who have
died ((from)) with contagious diseases shall be paid Ten Dollars
($10.00) per month more than the amount to which they are other-
wise entitled. The extra compensation referred to shall be paid only
upon certification by the ((Director of Public Health)) officer in
charge that employees are performing duties which entitle them to
the extra compensation as provided in this section.
2. Section IV. Additional Compensation.
(b) For Extended Work Week Schedule: When the appointing
officer shall establish an extended work week for a position as pro-
vided in Section II, subdivision (c) hereof, the employee occupying
such position shall be paid additional compensation for such extended
work week schedule at ((straight time rates)) one and one-half
times the rate of compensation fixed herein for the normal work
schedule. ((Occupants of such positions regularly required to work
four hours on the sixth day shall receive 10% above the rate fixed
herein for a normal work schedule and occupants of such positions
regularly required to work eight hours on the sixth day shall receive
20% above the rate fixed herein for a normal work schedule. Posi-
tions in which the occupants may be required to work an extended
work week schedule at straight time shall be enumerated in the
annual salary ordinance.) )
3. Section IV. Additional Compensation.
(e) For Shift Work: A shift is a tour of duty of eight hours work
completed within nine hours. Where more than one shift is worked,
the shifts shall be designated, successively, commencing with the
day shift, as first, second and third. Employees whose compensations
are fixed herein on a monthly basis who are required to work a
second ((or third)) shift of eight hours shall be paid ((6*4%))
10% more than the amount to which they are otherwise entitled
and such employees who are required to work a third shift of eight
hours shall be paid 15% more than the amount to which they are
otherwise entitled. This provision shall not apply to employees
whose compensations are fixed herein on a per diem or hourly basis.
First shift shall consist of a minimum of eight hours work.
The data presented to and considered by the Board as warranting
such proposed amendments is the data prepared and submitted by
the Civil Service Commission in its "Salary and Wage Survey,"
bmitted'to the Board of Supervisors, February 7, 1955, and I move
that the Clerk be authorized and directed to transmit the proposed
amendments and data referred to, to the Civil Service Commission
lor review, analysis and report, together with a report as to what
other Hi.mges, and the cost thereof such proposed amendments
would require to maintain an equitable relationship with other rates
in the schedule of compensations proposed by the Civil Service
Commission.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955 119
(B) I offer all of such requests as, supported by necessary data
and filed with this Board, seek adjustment in the schedule of com-
pensation set forth in the Salary and Wage Survey of the Civil
Service Commission, submitted to this Board on February 7, 1955,
as proposed amendments to said schedule of compensations and I
move with respect to such proposed amendments to the schedule of
compenations, that the data presented to and considered by this
Board as warranting such proposed amendments, be transmit) >.
the Civil Service Commission for review and analysis, and report
thereon to this Board, together with a report as to what other
changes, and the cost thereof, such proposed amendments would
require to maintain an equitable relationship with other rates in
said schedule.
For the purpose of this motion, the highest salary rate or range
requested, by employees or their representatives, to be established
for each particular classification in, or in connection with, the data
submitted and relied upon as warranting an adjustment in the
schedule of compensations proposed by the Civil Service Commission
is hereby proposed as an amendment to said schedule of compensa-
tions, and the Clerk of the Board is authorized to tabulate such
requested rates or ranges of salary and transmit such tabulation to
the Civil Service Commission together with such data.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Rene A. Vayssie, Public Library Commissioner,
March 19-May 15; Supervisor William C. Blake, February 19-20;
Supervisor George Christopher, April 24-26, 1955, All With Permission
to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15273 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he
is hereby authorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supple-
mental appropriation of $1,000 from such funds as are legally avail-
able, to the credit of Appropriation No. 401.111.00, Allowance for
Overtime — Board of Supervisors, to provide sufficient funds for the
payment of overtime during the balance of the current fiscal year.
File No. 12907
Supervisor Dobbs seconded the motion and it was adopt rd by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
120 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955
Endorsing Senate Bill No. 487 Relative to Compensation of Justices and
Judges of Courts of Record.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12905, Resolution No. 15272 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty— 1.
Reference to City Engineer for Report.
Supervisor Carberry presented a communication from the Manager
of the Municipal Railway on suggested fares, attaching comments
thereon, and asked that the communication and the report be referred
to the City Engineer for analysis and report.
No objection and so ordered.
Commending Those Responsible for Bringing the 1956 GOP Convention
to San Francisco.
Supervisor Christopher suggested that the Board commend those
members of the Board who had played an important part in bringing
the 1956 GOP Convention to San Francisco and that such commenda-
tion likewise include the Downtown Association, particularly its
Executive Secretary, Thomas Gray.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to address a communica-
tion to the Downtown Association.
Leave of Absence for Supervisor George Christopher.
Supervisor Christopher mentioned that he had been asked to go
to Omaha, Nebraska, by the San Francisco Women's Bowling Associa-
tion, during the period April 24-26, for the purpose of attempting
to bring the next bowling tournament to San Francisco in 1956. He
mentioned that this would not cost the city anything and asked that
permission be granted him to absent himself during the period
hereinabove mentioned.
No objection and permission was granted to Supervisor Christopher,
and authorization to be included in resolution heretofore adopted on
leaves of absence.
Request for Expeditious Action Re New Airline Terminal.
Supervisor Christopher called the Board's attention to the desira-
bility of having the new proposed airline terminal completed before
the delegates from the United Nations and those attending the Re-
publican Party Convention assemble here. He suggested that Director
of Planning Paul Oppermann, as well as the interested airline
officials meet with the Public Utilities Committee for the purpose
of arriving upon a definite solution of the problem.
Supervisor McCarty stated that he had been informed the airline
people were in the midst of negotiations for a permanent terminal
and that such negotiations were nearing completion.
Supervisor Christopher's suggestion was referred to the Public
Utilities Committee.
Adopted.
Supervisor Dobbs moved that the Clerk of the Board be authorized
and directed to submit a supplemental budget request for the fiscal
year 1955-56 in the amount of $150,000 for the 1956 Republican Con-
vention, said funds to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Chief
Administrative Officer.
File No. 12906
Motion seconded by Supervisors Halley and McCarty.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955 121
Discussion.
Supervisor McAteer declared that he would like to see some sort
of a written guarantee that the $150,000 will be forthcoming from
private industry.
Supervisor Dobbs objected to the suggestion of Supervisor McAteer,
terming it a "slap in the face" to have to go before the downtown
group and ask them for a promissory note, in view of the fact that
at the time the Board appropriated the sum of $100,000, it also
accepted the guarantee of the downtown group that the $150,000
would be raised by them.
Supervisor McCarty pointed out that the Downtown Association
had sent its representative, Thomas Gray, back east in an attempt
to land the GOP Convention for San Francisco in 1956; had suc-
ceeded upon the representation that the sum of one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars would be supplied by private capital.
Supervisor Blake spoke in favor of the City appropriating the sum
of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars and even if this sum is not
returned by private capital, the city will be assured the equivalent
by way of added business, goodwill and other means.
Supervisor McAteer stated he respected the opinion of Supervisor
Dobbs and as he had no intention of compelling the businessmen to
to sign a piece of paper, he would go along and vote for the appro-
priation.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted.
Requesting Appointment of a Citizens' Committee to Cooperate in
Arrangements for and Conduct of the 1956 National Convention of the
Republican Party in San Francisco.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 12737-2, Resolution No. 15277 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Motion Authorizing Issuance of Requisition for Rental of Bleachers for
St. Patrick's Day.
Supervisor Ertola moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is
hereby authorized to issue a requisition for a purchase order for
the rental, transportation, erection and removal of bleachers, etc.,
the type of stands and their locations to be designated at a later
date by the Committee in charge thereof, in connection with the civic
celebration of St. Patrick's Day to be held during March, 1955; the
cost of which shall not exceed the sum of $500, provided funds are
legally available for such purpose.
File No. 12908
Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
122 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955
Reference to Rules Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon mentioned that while San Francisco has been
successful in landing the Republican Convention, efforts should be
continued to land other large conventions as well, and that some
form of a continuing committee should be created whose function
it would be to cooperate with local governmental agencies as well as
private organizations toward that end.
Referred to Rules Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ferdon announced a meeting of the Judiciary Com-
mittee for Thursday, March 3, at 3: 30 p. m.
Adopted.
Commending William M. Coffman.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12904, Resolution No. 15287 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley requested that legislation be prepared making
it the policy of the Board that the present procedural steps that must
be executed in connection with the redevelopment of a blighted area
shall be concluded within a period not to exceed 180 days.
Referred to Commercial and Industrial Development Committee.
Opinions Requested of City Attorney.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk ascertain from the
City Attorney information on the following points:
(1) Whether funds subject to disbursement pursuant to the pro-
visions of the Federal Housing Act of 1954 may be used for the
furtherance of the urban renewal program recently instituted locally.
(2) Whether or not it is necessary that a state enabling act be
passed before such funds, subject to the provisions of the Federal
Housing Act of 1954, may be utilized in connection with the urban
renewal program.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Information Requested of Recreation and Park Department.
Supervisor McAteer asked the Recreation and Park Department
to investigate the parking of a panelled truck on land under the
jurisdiction of the Commission, and bounded by Hyde, Larkin, Beach
and Jefferson Streets. The truck was apparently used for sleeping
quarters. Likewise, the parking of three trailers by the Exley Com-
pany. Mr. McDevitt, Secretary of the Recreation and Park Commis-
sion, promised to look into the matter and advise the Education,
Parks and Recreation Committee at its next meeting.
Supervisor McAteer also called the Board's attention to the fact
that it was his understanding that the Recreation and Park Com-
mission intends to abandon the handball courts located in Golden
Gate Park, and that he had been besieged by handball enthusiasts
to oppose such proposed action.
The Supervisor asked that the Recreation and Park Commission
be asked to attend the meeting of the Education, Parks and Recrea-
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955 123
tion Committee on March 3rd, and be in a position to supply the
committee with such information as it may have on the subject.
Reference to Redevelopment Agency.
Supervisor McAteer presented a communication from the Diamond
Heights Property Owners Association, commenting on the plans to
redevelop that area, and asked that it be referred to the Executive
Director of the Redevelopment Agency for reply, and that said
Director send a copy of his reply to each member of the Board.
No objection and so ordered.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McCarty asked that the Board go on record as opposing
proposed Senate Bill No. 1754, which adds or amends the Elections
Code, relative to the positions of the names of all candidates for
a partisan office on a voting machine.
Supervisor McCarty asked the Chief Administrative Officer if
the passage of the aforementioned bill would result in the dis-
continuance of the use of voting machines and Mr. Brooks' reply
was in the affirmative.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved that the Board go on record
as opposing SB 1754. Supervisor Halley objected, contending that
possibly the bill might contain beneficial provisions as well.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Earl F. Clark.
Jointly presented by Supervisors Arnold and Halley:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15274 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:50
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors March 7, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Feb-
ruary 28, 1955,2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors McAteer and McMahon noted present at 2: 15 p. m.
Supervisor Dobbs noted present at 2:30 p. m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $7,500, Public Works, from 1944 Sewer Bond Fund, for
Relocation of Sewer Running South from San Marcos Avenue Along
the Easterly Side of Lot 32, Block 2882.
File No. 12605, Ordinance No. 9021 (Series of 1939).
(In conformity with Master Plan.)
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
An Ordinance Fixing and Determining Rates of Compensation to Be
Paid Municipal Officers and Employees, Whose Offices and Positions
Are Allocated to Classes Specified Herein and Compensation for
Which Are Subject to the Provisions of Sections 35.5.1 and 36.2 of
the Charter; Providing that Said Rates of Compensation Shall Be
Effective Beginning July 1, 1955.
File No. 12802, Ordinance No. 9022 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
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126 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1955
Appropriating $2,500, War Memorial, for Compensation Insurance for
the Remainder of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 12829, Ordinance No. 9024 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $2,540.31, Fire Department, for Payment of Retroactive
Wages and Emergency Overtime to Hydrantmen-Gatemen.
File No. 12858, Ordinance No. 9025 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $175, Treasurer, for Use of Employees' Cars.
File No. 12860, Ordinance No. 9026 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Approving Lease Agreement to Be Entered into Between the Recreation
and Park Department and Jack Dominic Conidi for the Operation of
the Cafeteria and Refreshment Sales at Lincoln Park Golf Course
Clubhouse.
File No. 12862, Ordinance No. 9027 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Twenty-fifth Street Between Pennsylvania
Avenue and Third Street, Including the Crossings of Twenty-fifth
Street at Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Tennessee Streets.
File No. 12804, Ordinance No. 9023 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon— 3.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Public Welfare Department
for Aid Extended to Bobbie L. and Dorothy Jones.
File No. 12043, Resolution No. 15297 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1955 127
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, MeAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Public Welfare Department
for Aid Furnished Fay Dong, also Known as Thelma Kibby and
Thelma Tayco.
File No. 12043, Resolution No. 15298 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, MeAteer, McMahon — 3.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated February 21, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15299 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, MeAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for February and March; List Dated February 28,
1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15300 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, MeAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for March and April; List Dated February 28, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15301 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, MeAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of a Representative of the Controller's Office
at the Annual Conference of The Municipal Finance Officers' Associa-
tion of the United States and Canada, to Be Held at New Orleans,
Louisiana, May 1-5, 1955.
File No. 12873, Resolution No. 15302 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley. McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, MeAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Gladys H. Burke
for $700, Required for School Project No. 53.
File No. 12875, Resolution No. 15303 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, MeAteer. McMahon — 3.
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Authorizing Cancellation of Portion of Tax Levied Against Chelsea
Milling Company for the Fiscal Year 1948-49.
File No. 12879, Resolution No. 15304 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Re-reference to Committee.
Approving Requisition No. 7 and Certificate of Purposes in Support
Thereof for an Advance of Funds in the Sum of $10,975 to the Re-
development Agency by the Housing and Home Finance Agency for
the Period April 1, 1955, to and Including May 31, 1955, Under
the Provisions of Contract for Advance (UR-California A-ll), as
Amended, for Western Addition Approved Redevelopment Project
Area No. A-l.
File No. 12884, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to Committee; seconded by
Supervisor Ferdon and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Approving Requisition No. 9 and Certificate of Purposes in Support
Thereof for an Advance of Funds in Amount of $11,435, to the
Redevelopment Agency by the Housing and Home Finance Agency
for the Period April 1, 1955, to and Including May 31, 1955, Under
the Provisions of Contract for Advance (US-California A-8), as
Amended, for Diamond Heights Approved Redevelopment Project
No. B-l.
File No. 12885, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to Committee; seconded by
Supervisor Ferdon and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted as Amended.
Authorizing Attendance of the Sheriff, the Chief Clerk, Sheriff's Office,
and the Confidential Secretary to the Sheriff at the Annual Con-
vention of the California State Sheriffs' Association, to Be Held at
Sacramento, March 23-25, 1955.
File No. 12886, Resolution No. 15305 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved an amendment to the foregoing to in-
clude authority for the under-sheriff to attend the convention. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Blake and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon 3.
Adopted.
Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Taxes Due to Erroneous Assess-
ments.
File No. 12889, Resolution No. 15306 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
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Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Taxes on Property Acquired by the
State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 12894, Resolution No. 15307 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Taxes on Property Acquired by the
State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 12895, Resolution No. 15308 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $8,185.84, Juvenile Hall, for Retroactive Wages Due
Litigants Employed in the Youth Guidance Center, in the Case of
Robert F. Graham et al., vs. City and County, Superior Court Action
No. 412,545.
File No. 12871, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Re-reference to Committee.
Appropriating $500, De Young Memorial Museum, for Payment of
Hospitalization and Medical Expenses for Adolph Panzer, Injured
While on Duty.
File No. 12872, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to Committee. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Blake and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Exchange of Certain Land Between the City and County
of San Francisco and the Milprint Inc., Required for the Realignment
of San Bruno Road.
File No. 12876, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Nancy Bavuso
Against the City and County by the Payment of $300.
File No. 12878, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
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Appropriating $25,763, San Francisco Airport, for Contractual Services,
Maintenance of Automotive Equipment and Materials and Supplies.
File No. 12882, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim of Sidrid H. Nielsen
Against the City and County by the Payment of $375.
File No. 12887, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Amending Various Sections of the Annual Salary Ordinance to Reflect
Cost of Living Adjustments Authorized Under Provisions of Ordi-
nance No. 8701, Enacted Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 151.3
of the Charter, Effective January 24, 1955.
File No. 12880, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $2,825, Public Health, Central Office, Bureau of Statistics,
for Purchase of Photostat Equipment.
File No. 12888, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $1,120, Recreation and Park, for Position of Senior Clerk-
Stenographer; Abolishing Position of General Clerk-Stenographer.
File No. 12890-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Introduction of Congressman Clair Engle.
The President of the Board introduced Congressman Clair Engle
of Tuolumne County, who spoke at length on the necessity and
urgency of permitting Tuolumne Water District No. 2 to utilize one
nl three power drops on the Hetch Hetchy Project, namely, Red
Mountain Bar, Early Intake and Cherry Valley, for the purpose of
constructing a powerhouse thereon, the revenue of which would be
used to I'maiue water and irrigation works in the Sierra counties.
Congre Engle hastened to explain that if such permission
were granted, half of the revenues from such a project would accrue
to the City and County of San Francisco. He pointed out that since
the three sites have not been developed by San Francisco, although
the city has had the opportunity so to do over a period of many years,
it was the Water District's intention to obtain the authority to de-
velop one of them, and to use the funds as mentioned above.
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Supervisor Christopher objected to permitting Butte County to
share in the profits which may accrue from the development of any
of the power silos mentioned, pointing out that some $200,000,000
had been spent by the City and County of San Francisco in the
development of the Hetch Hetchy projects.
Congressman Engle: If San Francisco is unwilling to further de-
velop the power on Hetch Hetchy Project, Butte County will be
happy to take over. Butte County will be happy to lease Early Intake
or Red Mountain Bar.
Supervisor Christopher: If the Board were to develop Early Intake,
would such action forestall any further request for development on
the Hetch Hetchy Project?
Congressman Engle: We are trying to develop Early Intake. If
San Francisco wants that one, we will be glad to have Cherry Valley.
We intend to ask for a hearing on the Early Intake legislation.
When Mr. Turner has the authority to make this offer (refers to press
release wherein Mr. Turner purportedly was willing to enter into a
lease of a power site), we will be glad to accept it. We have no
desire to fight with San Francisco. These power drops should be
developed, and we propose to undertake it. We shall do everything
on earth to have it done because we have to have revenues to com-
plete our own development, and we do not want taxpayers saddled
with lots of expenses in having the Tuolumne Water District.
Supervisor Christopher: I believe Congressman Engle is right when
he says we should sit down and try to settle this. When it comes,
however, to the proposition of sharing in profits that would accrue as
a result of the development of the projects, I cannot agree.
To a query by Supervisor Halley, Congressman Engle stated: The
legislation does not propose consumptive use of the water. All we
want to do is put a wheel in the water and then we will take the
power out of the wheel, sell it and divide the profits with San Fran-
cisco. We do not intend to participate in the profits as they accrue
today. What we want is to develop one of the power drops ourselves,
and then participate in the profits with the City and County of San
Francisco.
To a query by Supervisor McCarty as to the situation which led
Congressman Engle to introduce his proposed legislation. Congress-
man Engle replied that his District needed help in developing do-
mestic and irrigation projects.
Supervisor McCarty: Since there is no immediate need for water
or power, since you want to undertake the development of power,
you want to undertake the project for the purpose of profit-sharing?
Congressman Engle: San Francisco is not developing Early Intake.
What we propose to do is to develop Early Intake, then share the
profits with the people of San Francisco.
Supervisor McCarty: Did you say you want to develop Early Intake
because San Francisco has failed to develop it?
Congressman Engle: We want to finance a project which is other-
wise beyond our means.
To a query as to whether or not the Tuolumne Water District
would have a case should San Francisco develop all of its pov
sites on the Hetch Hetchy Project, Congressman Engle replied: We
will have no case at all, if San Francisco develops all of the power
drops on Hetch Hetchy.
Congressman Engle, at the conclusion of the discussion, thanked
the Board members for their courtesy in permitting him to make his
presentation on the subject matter.
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Recommendations of Finance Committee (Continued).
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 14.1, Recreation and
Park Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12890-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $325, War Memorial, for Payment of Claim of Esther C.
Longfellow Against the City and County.
File No. 12896, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Amending Part II, Chapter X (Public Works Code) of the San Fran-
cisco Municipal Code, by Adding, Amending or Deleting Various
Sections Thereof.
File No. 10444, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer stated he could not determine from the copy
of the measure he had before him just what the amendments were
nor what constituted present language, and suggested that copies of
the measure be supplied each member in such form as to differentiate
between old and proposed new language.
Thereupon Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry, that consideration be continued for two weeks.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer— 7.
No: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures were taken up:
(In each of the foregoing instances. Supervisor Dobbs moved refer-
ence to the Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Fer-
don and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $8,500, Municipal Court, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Jurors and Witness Fees, and Contractual Services (Tabu-
lating Service) ; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12915, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $60,000, Recreation and Park Department, from the
Following Sources: ($30,000) from Accrued Estimated Revenues of
the Recreation and Park Department Fund, and ($30,000) from the
Emergency Reserve Fund, for the Extension of the Present Salt Water
Intake Line for Fleishhacker Pool; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12938, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
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Appropriating $5,000, Superior Court, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Examination of the Insane; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12939, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
R< u-rrcd to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Supervisor Clarissa Shortall McMahon, March 5-16;
Charles T. McDonough, Civil Service Commissioner, March 1-6, 1955,
Both With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15290 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to Recognize the
National Defense Value of the Panama Canal, and the Necessity for
Altering Present Financial and Fiscal Policies in Connection There-
with.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12942, Resolution No. 15289 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
In Memoriam — Joseph A. "Joe Shreve" Foreman.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15291 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Preparation of Resolution Re Kress Contribution to Cultural Arts.
Supervisor Carberry requested the Clerk to prepare a resolution
for him for presentation at the next regular meeting of the Board
scheduled for Monday, March 7, expressing the Board's appreciation
of Kress' contributions to the city's cultural arts.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
134 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1955
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim Week of July 21-27, 1955,
as "San Francisco Fall Fashion Festival Week" and to Appoint a
Citizens' Committee for the Proper Observance Thereof.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12943, Resolution No. 15293 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
In Memoriam — Raymond H. Schubert.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15292 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Request for Information on Status of Disaster Corps.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk ascertain from Ad-
miral A. G. Cook, Director, San Francisco Disaster Corps, whether
he had received advice from the State Civilian Defense Corps in
connection with reports emanating from a nuclear fission scientist
that as a result of rapid developments in the atomic field, present
civilian defense methods are outmoded.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Congratulating C. Lyn Fox on His Promotion to Major General, United
States Army Reserve.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12944, Resolution NO. 15294 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Commending William Randolph Hearst, Jr.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12946, Resolution No. 15296 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Reference to Committee.
Request to Study Report of Hoover Commission Recommending Closing
of Seven Bay Area Hospitals.
Suj McCarty called the Board's attention to a press release
wherein the Hoover Commission proposed to recommend the closing
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1955 135
of seven Bay Area hospitals, and requested that the committee study
the matter with a view of possibly adopting a recommendation against
such closing.
Referred to County. State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for an Annual
Cable Car Festival.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 12945, Resolution No. 15295 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:50
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors March 21, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, March
7, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McMahon on authorized leave.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, February 7, Monday,
February 14, and Monday, February 21, 1955, were considered read
and approved.
Communications.
From Redwood Empire Association, Supervisors' Unit, notice of
meetings to be held on Wednesday, March 23d and on Thursday,
March 24th, Sacramento, California.
Copy to each member of Board; filed.
From County Supervisors' Association, notice of meeting of Board
of Directors, Friday, March 18th, Elks Building, Sacramento.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
Introduction of Distinguished Guest.
The President of the Board introduced Thomas J. Mellon, Presi-
dent of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, who pledged the
cooperation of his organization so that hand in hand with the Board
of Supervisors, every effort will be exerted toward making our city
a better place in which to live.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $8,185.84, Juvenile Hall, for Retroactive Wages Due
Litigants Employed in the Youth Guidance Center, in the Case of
Robert F. Graham et al., vs. City and County, Superior Court Action
No. 412,545.
File No. 12871, Ordinance No. 9028 (Series of 1939).
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138 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Exchange of Certain Land Between the City and County
of San Francisco and the Milprint Inc., Required for the Realignment
of San Bruno Road.
File No. 12876, Ordinance No. 9029 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Nancy Bavuso
Against the City and County by the Payment of $300.
File No. 12878, Ordinance No. 9030 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Amending Various Sections of the Annual Salary Ordinance to Reflect
Cost of Living Adjustments Authorized Under Provisions of Ordi-
nance No. 8701, Enacted Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 151.3
of the Charter, Effective January 24, 1955.
File No. 12880, Ordinance No. 9031 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Appropriating $25,763, San Francisco Airport, for Contractual Services,
Maintenance of Automotive Equipment and Materials and Supplies.
File No. 12882, Ordinance No. 9032 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim of Sidrid H. Nielsen
Against the City and County by the Payment of $375.
File No. 12887, Ordinance No. 9033 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Appropriating $2,825, Public Health, Central Office, Bureau of Statistics,
for Purchase of Photostat Equipment.
File No. 12888, Ordinance No. 9034 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher Dobbs
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
MONDAY. MARCH 7, 1955 139
Appropriating $1,120, Recreation and Park, for Position of Senior Clerk-
Stenographer; Abolishing Position of General Clerk-Stenographer.
File No. 12890-1, Ordinance No. 9035 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 14.1, Recreation and
Park Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 12890-2, Ordinance No. 9036 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Appropriating $325, War Memorial, for Payment of Claim of Esther C.
Longfellow Against the City and County.
File No. 12896, Ordinance No. 9037 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following measures from Finance Committee were taken up:
(In each of the following instances involving a measure from Fi-
nance Committee, Supervisor Arnold moved its adoption or passage.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.)
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment Letter Dated March 1, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15312 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for March and April; List Dated March 7, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15313 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Lease of Building at 617 Montgomery Street Required for
Offices of the District Attorney.
File No. 12933, Resolution No. 15316 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
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Authorizing Lease of Space in Building Located at 604 Montgomery
Street Required for Offices of the Adult Probation Officer.
File No. 12934, Resolution No. 15317 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $8,500, Municipal Court, for Jurors and Witness Fees;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12915, Ordinance No. 9038 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Appropriating $60,000, Recreation and Park, for Extension of Present
Salt Water Intake Line for Fleishhacker Pool; an Emergency Meas-
ure.
File No. 12938, Ordinance No. 9039 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Appropriating $5,000, Superior Court, for Examination of Insane; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 12939, Ordinance No. 9040 (Series of 1939) .
Request for Study of Weinberger Bill on Expense for Examination of
Insane.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the proper committee study the
Weinberger bill relating to meeting expenses in connection with the
examination of the insane, for the purpose of possibly taking action
thereon.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee was taken
up:
Amending Section 65, Article 2, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal
Code Relating to Operation of Stores at the County Jails.
File No. 12664, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955 141
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Joint Education, Parks and
Recreation and Commercial and Industrial Development Committee
was taken up:
Requesting the State Commission on Beaches and Parks to Study the
Feasibility of Developing the Ferry Building and Adjacent Area as
a State Park and Historical Monument.
File No. 12078, Resolution No. 15314 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Adopted.
The following measure, presented by the Clerk, was taken up:
Fixing Date of Monday, March 14, 1955, for Hearing the Appeal from
the Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolution No.
4374, Disapproving Application to Rezone Property Located on the
Southeast Corner of Clay and Broderick Streets from Second Resi-
dential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12898-1, Resolution No. 15315 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Reference to County, State and National Affairs and Finance Committee.
The following recommendation of County, State and National
Affairs Committee was taken up:
Endorsing Legislation Providing for the Appropriation of $1,750,000 on
a Non-Matching Basis for the Acquisition of Certain Portions of
Butano Forest for State Park Purposes.
File No. 9347-4, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to the Joint County, State and
National Affairs and Finance Committee in view of existing diffi-
culties between the owners of the Butano Forest properties and the
counties involved with respect to the price for the land, and because
of the further question of using funds contributed by the City and
County as its share toward the purchase of the forest lands, to defray
the cost of instituting eminent domain proceedings against the prop-
erty owners.
Referred to Joint County, State and National Affairs and Finance
Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Thomas C. Howe, Director, California Palace of
the Legion of Honor, March 18-20; Paul Oppermann, Director of
Planning, March 27-April 6; Dr. Watt A. Long, Associate Super-
intendent of Schools, March 11-18; Harold L. Zellerbach, President
142 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
of the Art Commission, March 18-May 20; Dr. Herbert C. Clish,
Superintendent of Schools, March 5-8, 1955; All With Permission to
Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15310 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented a report from the Mayor's Legislative
Committee and moved that Pages 93 to 108 therein be referred to
the County, State and National Affairs Committee for study. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Blake and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
References to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $2,400, Recreation and Park, for Employment of Tem-
porary Golf Starters and Janitors for Golf Courses, Kezar, Etc., for
Remainder of Current Fiscal Year; an Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12967, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $10,000, Recreation and Park, for Accident Compensation;
an Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12968, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $2,271, District Attorney, for Operating Expenses; an
Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12969, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Memorializing the House Armed Services Committee to Recommend
Enactment of H.R. 4393, Providing for the Construction and Con-
version of Certain Modern Naval Vessels and Other Purposes.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12970, Resolution No. 15318 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
irr^S:i?SviperVil0nS Ar.ri°1Ad' Blake' Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955 143
Memorializing the Defense Sub-Committee of the House Appropriations
Committee to Approve the 1956 Appropriation for the Department
of the Navy insofar as It Relates to the Construction and Conversion
of Naval Vessels as Contained in H.R. 4393.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12970-1, Resolution No. 15319 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Endorsing Proposals Set Forth in Sections 401 and 402 of H.R. 4179
and S. 798, Providing for Equal Division of New Warship Construc-
tion upon the Pacific Coast and for Construction of Sufficient Vessels
to Maintain Shipyard Facilities Adequate to Meet the Requirements
of the National Security.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 12971, Resolution No. 15320 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Designating Portion of O'Farrell Street as a "Through Highway" for
a Period of 120 Days on an Experimental Basis.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12974, Resolution No. 15322 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon introduced AB 2850 relating to an appropriation
of funds for the improvement of the San Francisco Yacht Harbor.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Endorsing the Aims and Purposes of the Campaign to Raise Funds for
the Construction of a Gymnasium at the University of San Francisco.
Jointly presented by Supervisors Ferdon and McAteer:
File No. 12972, Resolution No. 15321 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
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MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
In Memoriam — Sister Mary Bernard.
Jointly presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15311 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance at Meetings.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that any
member of the Board who may so desire, be authorized to attend
the meetings of the Redwood Empire Association's Supervisors' Unit
to be held on Wednesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 24, 1955,
at Sacramento, California, and the meeting of the Board of Directors
of the County Supervisors' Association to be held at Sacramento on
Friday, March 18, 1955.
File No. 12976.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Welcoming Participants in the All-Western and National Contract
Bridge Championships.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 12973, Resolution No. 15309 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Consideration of Salary Standardization Measure.
Supervisor Arnold began a dissertation on the results of the
findings of the Finance Committee on the Salary Standardization
Survey; however, he yielded to Supervisor Carberry for the purpose
of making the following statement:
Supervisor Carberry: I believe this entire Board owes a great
debt to the Finance Committee for the many hours they put in,
in examining the data submitted; there were 9045 employees in-
volved. I received today, for the first time, the recommendations of
the Finance Committee in which there are dissenting votes on a
number of recommendations, and it appears to me that the Board
should hold all recommendations over for at least 48 hours to permit
each member of the Board to study the data and find the best pos-
sible results.
Supervisor Carberry accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs, that the Board now recess to a time to be determined by the
President of the Board which would permit of a reasonable study
by each member of the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
Motion lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs— 5.
Noes: Supervisors Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955 145
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, spoke
brielly of the meetings held by his committee on the salary question
and that the committee's recommendations reflected the best pos-
sible judgment of the committee and reached in accordance with
charter provisions.
Supervisor Arnold mentioned that (1) his committee supported
the stand taken by the Civil Service Commission that no premium
pay should be given employees at the Coroner's Morgue who come
in contact with persons who have died from contagious diseases;
(2) that the Committee favors an amendment to the administrative
provisions to provide that such employees as are authorized regu-
larly to work a 5%- or 6-day work week shall be paid time and
one-half rather than straight time in excess of 40 hours; (3) that
the Committee supports the stand of the Civil Service Commission
that the proposal to change the premium pay for second and third
shifts from 6J4 per cent to 10 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively,
be denied.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved the following:
(1) On behalf of and as a recommendation of the Finance Com-
mittee, that the proposed amendments to Section IV (a) and Section
IV (e) of the administrative provisions of the Salary Standardization
Ordinance of 1955, File No. 11901-2, proposed by this Board on
Monday, February 21, 1955, as well as the proposed amendment to
the administrative provisions relating to activities of attorneys rec-
ommended by the Civil Service Commission, be refused adoption.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
(2) On behalf of and as a recommendation of the Finance Com-
mittee, and as a substitute for the amendment heretofore proposed
by the Board of Supervisors to Section IV (b) of the administrative
provisions of the Salary Standardization Ordinance of 1955, pursuant
to Charter Sections 151 and 151.1, File No. 11901-2, the amendments
to Section 11(c) and Section IV (b) now recommended by the Finance
Committee, the adoption of said amendments.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
(3) As a recommendation of the Finance Committee, and as a
substitute for the amendments heretofore proposed by the Board
of Supervisors to the Salary and Wage Survey of the Civil Service
Commission, submitted to this Board on February 7, 1955, that the
amendments now recommended by the Finance Committee be ap-
proved and adopted as amendments to said Salary and Wage Survey
and included in File No. 11901-2, Salary Standardization Ordinance
of 1955. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Supervisor McCarty stated he differed in instances with respect
to compensations for certain classifications; however, he pointed out
that the Finance Committee had done a splendid job. He concluded
by saying that he would make certain motions accompanied by basic
reasons for such action.
Amendments.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
T-300, Child Welfare Worker, be accorded a range of $350-420 per
146 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Carberry moved as an amendment, that classification
T-300, Child Welfare Worker, be accorded a range of $355-415 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
No. T-300, Child Welfare Worker, be accorded a range of $350-410.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
T-157, Social Service Worker-, be accorded a range of $320-370.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
At the request of Supervisor Carberry, Mr. William L. Henderson,
Personnel Director and Secretary, Civil Service Commission, ex-
plained those classifications which were related to the foregoing class.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-222, General Clerk, be accorded a range of $280-335 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon— 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-228, Senior Clerk, be accorded a range of $335-410 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon — 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Mr. Henderson of the Civil Service Commission mentioned those
classes related to the foregoing.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-309, Key Punch Operator, I.B.M., be accorded a range of $260-320
per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955 147
Mr. Henderson mentioned those classes relating to the foregoing.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-311, Bookkeeping Machine Operator, be accorded a range of $290-
350 per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-408, General Clerk-Stenographer, be accorded a range of $280-335
per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer.
Supervisor Arnold moved as an amendment to the amendment,
that in view of the statement by Mr. Henderson that distinct skills
are required, that classification B-408, General Clerk-Stenographer,
be accorded a range of $275-335 per month. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Ferdon and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-454, Telephone Operator, be accorded a range of $270-320 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Ferdon moved as an amendment that classification
B-327, Photostat Operator, be accorded a range of $280-335 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer.
Supervisor Arnold moved as an amendment to the amendment
that the range be established at $270-330 per month. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Dobbs and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Halley moved as an amendment that classification B-512,
General Clerk-Typist, be accorded a range of $275-335 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
(See subsequent action for rescission and new vote.)
Motion Relating to Tour of Duty in Offices of Registrar of Voters and
Tax Collector.
Supervisor Arnold moved on behalf of and as a recommendation
of the Finance Committee an amendment to sub-section (c) of
section IV to delete from said section the words, "by straight time
payment" so that the section shall read as follows:
(c) For Extra Duty During Specified Periods in the Offices of tne
Registrar of Voters and Tax Collector: At the discretion of the re-
spective appointing officers, employees of the following offices may
be required to work a four- or eight-hour tour of duty on Saturday
during certain periods provided that time worked on Saturday shall
be compensated in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b)
of this section.
148 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
In the office of the Registrar of Voters, three months prior to an
election and fifteen days after an election; in the office of Tax Col-
lector, November 1st to December 20th, March 1st to May 15th, and
during the month of August; and the staff of the License Bureau
and cashiers in the Tax Collector's office during the months of July
and January.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-104, Janitor, be accorded a range of $270-310 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Recess.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that
the Board now recess to reconvene at the hour of 8:00 p. m.
No objection and motion carried.
The Board recessed at 5: 45 p. m.
Reconvening.
The Board reconvened at 8:00 p. m., all members being present
with the exception of Supervisor McMahon who is on authorized
leave.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-106, School Janitor, be accorded a range of $280-320 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-102.1, School Janitress, be accorded a range of $270-310 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C- 106.1, Working Foreman School Janitor, be accorded a range of
$320-360 per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-lll, Assistant Supervisor of School Janitors, be accorded a
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955 149
range of $365-400 per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer and adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-112, Supervisor of School Janitors, be accorded a range of $415-485
per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-152, Watchman, be accorded a range of $275-315 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-2, Kitchen Helper, be accorded a range of $235-270 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ferdon — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-82, Cook Manager, Secondary School Cafeteria, be accorded a rate
of $2.15 per hour. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-84, Assistant Cook, Secondary School Cafeteria, be accorded a rate
of $1.79 per hour. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and lost by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon — 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-86, Cook Manager, Elementary School Cafeteria, be accorded a rate
of $1.79 per hour. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
150 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-92, School Cafeteria Helper, be accorded a* rate of $1.45 per hour.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon — 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-94, School Cafeteria Helper (Male), be accorded a rate of $1.65 per
hour. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and lost by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-116, Orderly, be accorded a rate of $230-280 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon — 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-116, Orderly, be accorded a range of $220-280 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Ertola and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, McAteer — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon— 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-122, House Mother, be accorded a range of $265-305 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-132, Practical Nurse, be accorded a range of $245-295 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-134, Licensed Vocational Nurse, be accorded a range of $245-295 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-152, Flatwork Ironer, be accorded a range of $210-270 per month
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following
vote: "
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Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon — 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-154, Laundress, be accorded a range of $210-270 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Halley and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-156. Starcher. be accorded a range of $210-270 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Ertola and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the Board rescind its action
whereby it had heretofore refused to adopt a motion relating to
range of compensation for classification of 1-116, Orderly. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved as an amendment that
classification 1-116, Orderly, be accorded a range of $220-280 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-204, Porter, be accorded a range of $220-275 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-206, Porter Sub-Foreman, be accorded a range of $245-295 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-208, Porter Foreman, be accorded a range of $265-315 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
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Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-210, Head Porter, be accorded a range of $300-360 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-120, Senior Orderly, be accorded a range of $245-295 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ferdon — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
1-254, Seamstress, be accorded a range of $235-285 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-412, Senior Clerk-Stenographer, be accorded a range of $335-410
per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
J-78, Stockman, be accorded a range of $320-360 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
J-80, Foreman Stockman, be accorded a range of $360-420 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs— 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Rescission.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry,
that the Board rescind its action whereby it had adopted the motion
establishing a range of $360-420 for classification of J-80, Foreman
Stockman. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher Dobbs
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
L-452, X-Ray Technician, be accorded a range of $300-350 per month.
MONDAY. MARCH 7, 1955 153
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Halley moved as an amendment that classification L-152,
Dental Hygienist, be accorded a range of $360-420 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Ertola and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Recess.
There being no objection, a ten-minute recess was ordered.
The Board of Supervisors reconvened at 10:45 p. m.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
O-60.1, Foreman Gardener, be accorded a range of $400-440 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-454, Telephone Operator, be accorded a range of $260-310 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and adopted by the
following vote: ,
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
B-458, Chief Telephone Operator, be accorded a range of $310-375
per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-104, Janitor, be accorded a range of $265-305 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ferdon — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-102, Janitress, be accorded a range of $255-295 per month. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-104. 1, Car Cleaner, be accorded a range of $275-315 per month.
154 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon— 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-107, Working Foreman Janitor, be accorded a range of $305-345
per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ferdon— 4.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-108, Foreman, Janitor, be accorded a range of $350-385 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that classification
C-110, Supervisor of Janitors, be accorded a range of $400-470 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon — 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Halley moved as an amendment that classification
T-300, Child Welfare Worker, be accorded a range of $350-410 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon — 5.
• Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Privilege of Floor — Denied.
Supervisor Halley moved the privilege of the floor to Dr. Ellis D.
Sox, Director of the Department of Public Health. Motion seconded
by Supervisor McAteer and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Ertola, Halley, McAteer — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
McCarty— 6.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Rescission.
Supervisor Carberry moved that the Board rescind its action
whereby it had, earlier in the meeting, refused to adopt a motion
establishing a range of $275-335 per month for classification B-512,
General Clerk-Typist. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955 155
Supervisor Carberry moved as an amendment that classification
B-512, General Clerk-Typist, be accorded a range of $275-330 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Carberry moved as an amendment that classification
B-510, Braille Typist, be accorded a range of $275-330 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Carberry moved as an amendment that classification
B-516, Senior Clerk-Typist, be accorded a range of $330-405 per
month. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and adopted by the
following vote:.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Christopher moved as an amendment that classification
Y-2, Director, M. H. DeYoung Memorial Museum, be accorded a
rate of $1175 per month. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry
(courtesy) and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola — 2.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Ertola moved as an amendment that classification Q-65,
Fingerprint Technician, be accorded a range of $310-365 per month.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Christopher and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Arnold pointed out that it was the feeling of the Finance
Committee that since the Mayor expected to retire after his current
term and the Chief Administrative Officer is compelled to retire
next year, that no action be taken requiring compensations for execu-
tive positions at this time until such time as the Civil Service
Commission has conducted its survey.
Supervisor McAteer moved as an amendment that classification
Z-6, Sheriff, be accorded a rate of $1200 per month. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor Arnold again pointed out that he believed all positions
in the executive class should await a survey by the Civil Service
Commission.
The roll was thereupon called on the amendment and it lost by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
156 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955
Adoption of Amendments.
Supervisor Arnold moved as a substitute for the amendments here-
tofore proposed by the Board of Supervisors to the Salary and Wage
Survey of the Civil Service Commission, submitted to this Board
on February 5, 1955, that the amendments recommended by the
Finance Committee as well as those adopted by the Board today,
be approved, and adopted as amendments to said Salary and Wage
Survey and included in File No. 11901-2, Salary Standardization
Ordinance of 1955. Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty.
Supervisor Dobbs explained that the subject of salary standardiza-
tion had become a terrific burden for the members of the Finance
Committee to carry. The members do their best but it seems that
nobody is happy about the results. He stated he hoped to present
legislation which would provide a more satisfactory method of
standardizing salaries than the present method, which should be
dispensed with.
Supervisor McCarty: I know that conclusions reached by each
member of the Finance Committee were done so in good conscience
and in all fairness. I respect the rights of the members of the Board
and I know they voted without prejudice.
Supervisor Christopher: I know the Finance Committee has done
a most conscientious job. These members should be commended in
the highest degree.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending motion and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved that the Salary Standardiza-
tion measure be passed for second reading. Motion seconded by
Supervisors Dobbs and McCarty and passed for second reading by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 12
o'clock midnight, adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors March 28, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, March
14. 1955. 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McMahon on authorized leave.
Communication.
From League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, extending
invitation to dinner meeting to be held on Thursday, March 17, 7
p. m., Hawaiian Gardens, located south of San Jose on Almaden Road.
Copy to Board members; filed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4374, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property Located on the Southeast Corner of Clay and Broderick
Streets from Second Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12898
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer,
that consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one
week. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4374 Denying Application to Rezone Property Located on
the Southeast Corner of Clay and Broderick Streets from Second
Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12898-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Consideration continued one week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Amending Section 65, Article 2, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal
Code Relating to Operation of Stores at the County Jails.
File No. 12664, Ordinance No. 9041 (Series of 1939).
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, was taken up:
Amending Part II, Chapter X (Public Works Code), San Francisco
Municipal Code, by Adding, Amending and Deleting Various Sections
Thereof.
File No. 10444, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Salary Standardization Ordinance, Sections 151 and 151.1, Effective
July 1, 1955.
File No. 11901-2, Ordinance No. 9045 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon— 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Laura Campbell.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15327 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Julius Klevesahl.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15328 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Michael Prince.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15329 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9. ' '
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1955 159
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Louise Rader.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15330 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for March and April; List Dated March 14, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15331 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payments of
Taxes for the Fiscal Year 1953-54 and 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15332 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Arnold, that
the Board rescind its action whereby it had heretofore finally passed
the measure relating to salary standardization for the year 1955 and
identified as File No. 1 1901-2.
No objection and motion carried.
Motion
Supervisor Arnold explained that there were certain clerical errors
that should be rectified and accordingly moved that the following
corrections be made: that the range for B352, Storekeeper, be shown
at $270-325 per month; that the range for B354, General Storekeeper,
be shown at $325-400 per month, and that the rate for Ol, Chauffeur,
Special Equipment, such as Eductor, Compressor, mounted on truck,
Flushers, Motor Broom, Spray Truck and Water Truck, be set at the
Ol rate, eight yards and over. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs
and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Statement by Deputy City Attorney.
To a query by a member of the Board, Deputy City Attorney
Thomas Blanchard advised that the foregoing motion was not an
actual amendment of the Salary Standardization Ordinance within
the purview of the charter and that the measure should be finally
passed today. The President announced that the Board would abide
by the opinion of the Deputy City Attorney.
Final Passage.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
160 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1955
Temporary Postponement.
Authorizing Attendance of the Controller and the Chairman of the
Finance Committee of the Board of Supervisors at the Annual Con-
vention of the United States Conference of Mayors to Be Held in
New York City, May 19-21, 1955.
File No. 11801-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, consideration of the foregoing measure
was temporarily postponed.
Adopted.
Approving Requisition No. 7 and Certificate of Purposes for an Advance
of Funds in the Sum of $10,975, to the Redevelopment Agency by
the Housing and Home Finance Agency of the United States, for the
Period April 1, 1955, to and Including May 31, 1955, Under the Pro-
visions of Contract for Advance (UR Calif. A-ll) as Amended, for
Western Addition Approved Redevelopment Project Area No. A-l.
File No. 12884, Resolution No. 15335 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Approving Requisition No. 9 and Certificate of Purposes for an Advance
of Funds in the Sum of $11,435 to the Redevelopment Agency by the
Housing and Home Finance Agency of the United States for the
Period April 1, 1955, to and Including May 31, 1955, Under the Pro-
visions of Contract for Advance (UR Calif. A-8), as Amended, for
Diamond Heights Approved Redevelopment Project Area No. B.l.
File No. 12885, Resolution No. 15336 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from the Regents of the University of
California to Certain Land Required for the Widening of Clarendon
Avenue.
File No. 12893, Resolution No. 15337 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Discharging the Director of Public Health and Tax Collector, Bureau
of Delinquent Revenue Collection, from Further Accountability for
Indebtedness Incurred by Patients, Their Estates, or Legally Re-
sponsible Relatives for Hospitalization and/or Medical Care Fur-
nished by the City and County of San Francisco for the Reason that
the Collection of the Stated Amounts Is Improbable.
File No. 12900, Resolution No. 15339 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Robert Duncan,
et ux., for $12,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 12912, Resolution No. 15340 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Brtola, Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing the Acceptance of $3,000 from the Estate of Grace R.
Anderson, Deceased, for the Use and Benefit of Fleishhacker Zoo.
File No. 12916, Resolution No. 15341 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Controller to Transfer Unexpended Balances in the 1927
Bernal Cut Bond Fund and in the 1927 Boulevard Bond Fund to the
General Fund.
File No. 12917, Resolution No. 15342 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Louis Heinzman
for $1,200, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 12922, Resolution No. 15343 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from George Warren
Pierce, et ux., for $11,000, Required for the Hillsborough Aqueduct
Tunnel.
File No. 12926, Resolution No. 15344 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Hugh Cunningham
for $12,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 12927, Resolution No. 15345 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Charles D. Toland,
Jr., et ux., for $12,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 12928, Resolution No. 15346 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
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Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Evangelina Schnepf
for $8,250, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 12930, Resolution No. 15347 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Franz Gerstl for
$13,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 12931, Resolution No. 15348 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Robert P. and
Alice F. Willson for $6,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola
Drive Widening.
File No. 12935, Resolution No. 15349 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Lease Between the City and Philip F. and
Irene Sabatini, Covering Ground Floor Space in Building at 3165
Steiner Street, Required for the Marina-North Beach Health Center.
File No. 12936, Resolution No. 15350 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of the Director of Planning at the Annual
Meeting of the American Institute of Planners, to Be Held at Kansas
City, Missouri, March 31-April 2, 1955.
File No. 12948, Resolution No. 15351 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
fferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of Five Representatives of the Municipal Rail-
way at the Pacific Northwest Regional Conference of The American
Transit Association, to Be Held at Victoria, B. C, April 20-22, 1955.
File No. 12949, Resolution No. 15352 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9. P er' *>"on,
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
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Authorizing Attendance of the District Attorney and Chief Assistant
District Attorney at the District Attorneys' Association Convention
to Be Held at Palm Springs, California, April 13-15, 1955.
File No. 12950. Resolution No. 15353 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold,' Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Adjustment of Inventory of the Department of Public
Works to Reflect the Loss by Theft of a Portable Type Electric Drill.
File No. 12952, Resolution No. 15355 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer expressed the opinion that a department head
should be permitted to make his own adjustment in cases of theft
without the necessity of coming to the Board for approval, and that
a sum could be set, say, at one or two hundred dollars, beyond which
the matter could be handled by the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Lease Between the City and Louis and Tosca
Donati Covering Ground Floor Space in Building Located at 4465
Mission Street, Required for the Excelsior District Branch Library.
File No. 12953, Resolution No. 15356 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Conduct of the Annual San Francisco Flower Show in the
Rotunda of the City Hall on August 25 and 26, 1955.
File No. 12955, Resolution No. 15359 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Providing for the Issuance of $1,100,000 Principal Amount of City and
County of San Francisco Recreation Bonds — 1947, Designated Series
E, Being a Part of an Issue of $12,000,000 Authorized at an Election
Held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 4, 1947;
Prescribing the Date and Form of Said Bonds and of the Coupons
to Be Attached Thereto; Fixing the Maximum Rate of Interest on
Said Bonds and Prescribing the Maturities Thereof; Authorizing the
Execution of Said Bonds and Coupons; and Providing for the Levy of
a Tax to Pay the Principal and Interest Thereof.
File No. 12956-1, Resolution No. 15360 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
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Providing for the Issuance of $4,000,000 Principal Amount of City and
County of San Francisco School Bonds — 1948, Designated Series G,
Being a Part of an Issue of $48,890,000 Authorized at an Election
Held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 2, 1948;
Prescribing the Date and Form of Said Bonds and of the Coupons
to Be Attached Thereto; Fixing the Maximum Rate of Interest on
Said Bonds and Prescribing the Maturities Thereof; Authorizing the
Execution of Said Bonds and Coupons; and Providing for the Levy of
a Tax to Pay the Principal and Interest Thereof.
File No. 12957-1, Resolution No. 15361 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher,' Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Providing for the Issuance of $1,800,000 Principal Amount of City and
County of San Francisco Firehouse Bonds — 1952, Designated Series A,
Being a Part of an Issue of $4,750,000 Authorized at an Election
Held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 4, 1952;
Prescribing the Date and Form of Said Bonds and of the Coupons
to Be Attached Thereto; Fixing the Maximum Rate of Interest on
Said Bonds and Prescribing the Maturities Thereof; Authorizing the
Execution of Said Bonds and Coupons; and Providing for the Levy
of a Tax to Pay the Principal and Interest Thereof.
File No. 12958-1, Resolution No. 15362 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Directing Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to Advertise Notice of Sale
of Various Bond Issues.
File No. 12959, Resolution No. 15363 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing the City Attorney to Enter into an Agreement for the
Purpose of Securing Legal Opinions Regarding the Sale of Bonds
Approved by the Electorate at Various Elections.
File No. 12961, Resolution No. 15364 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon 3.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Designate Thursday August 25
1955, as "Dahlia Day."
File No. 12975, Resolution No. 15323 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
FeX; Halfe" McCarty-08d' B'ake' Carberry' Ch™^. Erto.a,
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon— 3.
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Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $100,000, Board of Supervisors, for the 1956 Republican
National Convention.
File No. 12868-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Re-reference to Committee.
Appropriating $5,840, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Two Positions
of Principal Attorney, Civil, and One Position of Legal Stenographer,
on a Temporary Basis in the Office of the City Attorney.
File No. 12901, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Request for Information.
Supervisor McCarty asked Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blan-
chard whether it was the intention of the City Attorney, in the event
the pending measure was passed, to promote employees now in his
office to the positions of Principal Attorneys, Civil, and then have
outside help come to take the place of those promoted. Mr. Blanchard
stated he could not answer the question but would check into it.
City Attorney Dion R. Holm informed the Board of the heavy load
which his office was carrying and that he had two men in mind
whom he believed would be of tremendous help in connection with
the pending measure.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that
the measure be re-referred to committee for further study.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, Dobbs, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—5.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Halley — 4.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $1,000, Board of Supervisors, for Overtime Allowance.
File No. 12907-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $4,035, Police, for Purchase of One Fully-Equipped Solo
Motorcycle, and Two Fully-Equipped Lightweight Sedans.
File No. 12913, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $119,069.55, Water Department, for Operating Expenses.
File No. 12914, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs. McAteer, McMahon — 3.
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Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of George P. Harrison,
a Minor, by His Guardian Ad Litem, Robert D. Harrison, Against
the City and County by the Payment of $750.
File No. 12920, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Exchange of Easements With the Atlas Realty Company
in the Vacated Area of Colby Street.
File No. 12929, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $300, Chief Administrative Officer, to Defray Expenses
of San Francisco Fish and Game Warden Reserve Incurred in En-
forcing Provisions of State Fish and Game Code Within the City
and County.
File No. 12937, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $200,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Reconstruction of Portions of Pine Street, O'Farrell Street
and Jones Street; and Modifying Appropriations Made for Various
Projects.
File No. 12940, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $1,418, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Position of Junior Engineer, Civil.
File No. 12941-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 46(b), Public Works
Bureau of Engineering— A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 12941-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon 3.
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Appropriating $3,000, Public Works, Sewage Treatment Plants, for
Temporary Salaries.
File No. 12954, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Creating Twelve Positions of Assistant Clerk in the Office of the Board
of Supervisors for the Purpose of Countersigning Various Bonds.
File No. 12960, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Approving Permission to Continue the Charging of Admission to the
Maritime Museum Pursuant to Terms of Agreement of Modification
of Lease of Aquatic Park Building and Certain Adjacent Land Areas,
and Approving Such Further Extension or Extensions of Time for
the Charging of Such Admissions as May Be Granted by the Recrea-
tion and Park Commission.
File No. 12963, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $1,060, County Clerk, for Payment of Overtime.
File No. 12966, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $500, De Young Memorial Museum, for Compensation
Insurance for the Remainder of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 12872-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $2,400, Recreation and Park, for Temporary Salaries;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12967, Ordinance No. 9042 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
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Appropriating $10,000, Recreation and Park, for Accident Compensation;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12968, Ordinance No. 9043 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $2,271, District Attorney, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Operating Expenses; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12969, Ordinance No. 9044 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
The following from Finance Committee, with recommendation "Do
Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Appropriating $2,350, Public Utilities, General Office, for Contractual
Services, Allowance for Use of Employees' Cars, and Materials and
Supplies.
File No. 12962, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Reduce amounts available in indicated source of
appropriation as follows:
From To
Unappropriated Balance, Airport Operating
Fund $962 $758
Unappropriated Balance, Municipal Railway
Operating Fund 463 364
Unappropriated Balance, Water Operating
Fund 462 364
Unappropriated Balance, Hetch Hetchy
Project Fund 463 364
Reduce amount of appropriation for Contractual Services
from $1,650 to $1,150, to provide $500 for Travel Expense
rather than $1,000.
Reduce total appropriation from $2,350 to $1,850.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendments; seconded by
Supervisor Dobbs.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended and
it was passed jor second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Changing the Name of Moscow Street Between Madison Street and
Peru Avenue to Valmar Terrace.
File No. 12854, Resolution No. 15333 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Approving Record of Survey Map, California State Highway Control,
Mission and Thirteenth Streets to Van Ness Avenue and Turk Street.
File No. 12855, Resolution No. 15334 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Revoking Permission to Occupy a Portion of the Sub-Sidewalk Space
on the Easterly Side of Steuart Street Between Howard and Folsom
Streets.
File No. 12899, Resolution No. 15338 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McMahon — 2.
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of Second
Avenue Between Irving Street and Parnassus Avenue.
File No. 11917-1, Resolution No. 15325 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Granting Revocable Permission to Cahill Brothers, Inc., et al to Occupy
Sub-Sidewalk Space on the North Side of Market Street Between
Front and Pine Streets.
File No. 12951, Resolution No. 15354 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Reference to Finance Committee.
Ordering the Improvement of Clarendon Avenue Between Olympia
Way and Laguna Honda Boulevard, and of Olympia Way Between
Clarendon Avenue and Midtown Terrace Subdivision.
File No. 12828, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer moved reference to Finance Committee since
the improvement contemplated was to be financed by sewer bond
funds. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
vays on Portions of Aerial
Locations.
File No. 12834, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Accepting the Stairways on Portions of Aerial Way and at Other
Locations.
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon— 1.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Ordering the Improvement of Charter Oak Avenue Between Helena
Street and 250 Feet South, and of Helena Street Between Elmira
Street and Charter Oak Avenue, Including the Intersection of Charter
Oak Avenue and Helena Street, and Extending City Aid in Approxi-
mate Amount of $12,300.
File No. 12892, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed.
Passage for Second Reading.
Dedicating Certain Areas for Public Street Purposes as Portions of
Chenery and Diamond Streets.
File No. 12921, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Talbert Street from Visitacion
Avenue to 200 Feet Northerly.
File No. 12932, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Re-reference to Committee.
Changing the Sidewalk Width on the South Side of Dwight Street
Between Goettingen and Brussels Streets from 10 to 20 Feet.
File No. 12947, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved re-reference to Streets Committee; motion
seconded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Resumption of Consideration of File No. 12892 Relating to the Im-
provement of Portion of Charter Oak Avenue.
Supervisor Halley read a portion of Section 192 of the Public Works
Code which outlined procedure whereby the City could assume not
more than two-thirds of the expense of any improvement work.
Supervisor Arnold called for closer cooperation between the Fi-
nance and Streets Committees in matters of this kind.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved reference to Finance Com-
mittee; motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry.
Supervisor Halley sent for the Clerk of the Board who explained
that as a general rule such matters as the one under consideration
are handled by the Streets Committee and not by the Finance Com-
mittee.
Supervisor Arnold stated that in view of the statement by the
Clerk of the Board, he would withdraw his motion for reference to
the Finance Committee.
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Controller Harry Ross, in reply to a query by Supervisor Halley,
stated that all appropriations for city aid are handled by the Finance
Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved that consideration be continued for one
week and that the Clerk in the meantime assemble such information
as may be available upon the type of legislation generally referred
to the Streets Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
President Christopher suggested reference to the Finance Com-
mittee.
Supervisor Carberry moved, as a substitute, that the measure be
referred to the Finance Committee.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Supervisor Arnold declared that when the matter of city aid is
considered at budget time, it will be given detailed study.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to defer consideration
for one week and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of County, State and National
Affairs Committee were taken up:
Endorsing A.B. 1515, Providing for the Appropriation of $1,750,000 on
a Non-Matching Basis for the Acquisition of Certain Portions of
Butano Forest for State Park Purposes.
File No. 9347-5, Resolution No. 15324 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon— 1.
Re-reference to Committee.
Resumption of Consideration of File No. 11801-2, Authorizing Attend-
ance of Controller and Chairman of the Finance Committee at Annual
Convention of United States Conference of Mayors to Be Held in
New York City, May 19-21, 1955.
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to Finance Committee. Mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of County, State and National
Affairs Committee (continued), were taken up:
Recommending Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 12999, Resolution No. 15365 (Series of 1939).
Supplying Copies of Bills to Members of the Board.
Supervisor Ferdon suggested that the Clerk be requested to initiate
a supplemental budget request for such funds as may be necessary
to adequately supply the members of the Board with copies of bills
which are introduced in the State Legislature so that more diligent
study may be given them. The Supervisor believed the cost would
not exceed $180 per year.
Referred to Finance Committee.
172 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1955
Seriatim Consideration.
The following measures affect the Disaster Council and Corps:
Supervisor Halley moved that the foregoing measure be taken up
seriatim. Motion seconded by Supervisor Blake and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
1787, providing that a state of emergency would automatically exist
by the issuance of responsible military authorities of an alert warn-
ing, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
1788, to permit the Governor to direct the holding of civil defense
drills and grant somewhat the same power to responsible authorities
during the holding of such drills as is now held only in time of
emergency, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that SB
1291, extending Civil Defense Act of 1950 to expiration date of 1957,
be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that SB
1293, to provide $250,000 for mobile generators, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
The following measure affects the Chief Administrative Officer:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
101, amending the Agricultural Code, Section 818, to include "and
live insect larvae which have penetrated the flesh" in connection
with standards for potatoes, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
The following measure affects the Registrar of Voters:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
78, establishing a $5.00 filing fee for county committeeman candi-
dates, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
224 and AB 228, eliminating the necessity of publishing lists of
polling places (more than one time), in connection with advertising
the list of candidates at presidential and direct primary elections,
be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
The following measure affects the Department of Public Works:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
3249 and AB 3542, clarifying existing legislation applying to the
southern crossing, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
1786, affecting the Disaster Corps, and providing that members of
such corps when operating during a state of extreme emergency or
authorized drills, are not liable for civil damages on account of
personal injuries and death, be approved.
Supervisor Arnold stated that after a study of the bill he believed
it contained sufficient safeguards.
No objection and motion carried.
(See subsequent action where Supervisor McCarty voiced his orrao-
sition to the foregoing bill.) ^l
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Supervisor Halley thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake,
that the pending measure be now adopted.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Opposing Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 13000, Resolution No. 15366 (Series of 1939).
Seriatim Consideration.
Supervisor Halley moved seriatim consideration. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Blake and, there being no objection, motion carried.
The following measure affects the Disaster Corps:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that AB
1292, granting authority for installation of red lights or sirens on
vehicles that are owned by the State or State employees when such
vehicle is to be used for civil defense purposes, be opposed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Fer-
don, Halley — 7.
Noes: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
At this time Supervisor McCarty made known his opposition to
AB 1786, heretofore approved and contained in File No. 12999, relat-
ing to civil damage suits in event of personal injuries or death suffered
by members of the Disaster Corps.
The following bills affect the Chief Administrative Officer:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that SB
133, requiring copies of birth and death certificates to the local De-
partment of Public Health, be opposed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that AB
1437, requiring the City, in its contractual dealings with moving
contractors, to issue purchase orders without prices and without any
basis for encumbering appropriations, be opposed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
The following measures affect the Registrar of Voters:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
following bills be opposed: AB 424, providing for issuance of paper
ballots to persons who become ill after the deadline for application
for absentee ballots five days before election; AB 2213, requiring
the Registrar to employ not less than one registration clerk for each
1,000 residents; AB 2447, requiring memberships of precinct boards
to be equally divided as to party affiliations.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
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The following measures affect the Tax Collector:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
following bills be opposed: AB 6, reducing base for sales tax on sale of
new car by amount allowed for trade-in; AB 74, removing drugs from
category of property subject to sales tax; AB 291, removing medicines
from sales tax applicability; AB 773, exempting household furniture
from personal property tax; AB 774, exempting personal property
from taxation; AB 910, exempting medicine and baby lotions from
sales tax applicability; AB 931, exempting restaurant meals from state
sales tax; AB 1031, exempting from city sales tax purchases made
by a resident of another city which imposes a use tax; AB 2083,
exempting from city sales tax purchases made by non-residents;
AB 2942, exempting light draft vessels from local property taxes
and make them subject to a state tax, which would be deposited in
a Marine Affairs Fund.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
The following bill affects the Department of Public Works:
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that AB
2532, calling for the construction of a new tube across the estuary
between Oakland and Alameda, using for the purpose funds to be
raised for the southern crossing and approaches, be opposed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McMahon — 2.
Supervisor Halley moved that the pending measure be adopted.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $3,623, Adult Probation Department, from the Emergency
Reserve Fund, for Expenses of Moving the Adult Probation Depart-
ment from Its Present Location at 550 Montgomery Street to the New
Location at 604 Montgomery Street; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 12993, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved reference to Finance Committee. Mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence— Theodore T. Dolan, Director of Health Service
Board, April 13-21; William D. Kilduff, Vice-President of the City
Planning Commission, Two Months Beginning April 6- Harry J
Stewart, Member of Retirement Board, March 16-20; Dion R Holm
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City Attorney, March 20- April 3; Supervisor James L. Halley, March
12-13; Mrs. Eugene M. Prince, City Planning Commissioner, Two
Weeks Commencing March 14, 1955, All With Permission to Leave
the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15326 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Blake.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Authorizing Transmission of Notices to City Departments.
Supervisor Arnold requested that permission be granted the Clerk
of the Board to notify all departments of the new provisions of the
Salary Standardization Ordinance relating to the extended work
week.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Appointment of Committee to Extend Cooperation to Board of State
Harbor Commissioners.
Supervisor Blake requested that the President of the Board be
authorized to appoint a committee for the purpose of meeting with
the newly-appointed members of the Board of State Harbor Com-
missioners and to extend to them the Board's well wishes and to
assure them of the Board's cooperation in every way possible.
There being no objection, the President appointed Supervisors
Blake, Carberry and Halley.
Request for Early Action on Appointment of Committee to Study
One-Way Street Problem.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the Police Committee give
early consideration to his request made some time ago that the Presi-
dent of the Board be authorized to appoint a committee to study the
effect of the legislation making Post and O'Farrell Streets one-way
streets.
Supervisor Ertola, Chairman of the Police Committee, advised
Supervisor Carberry that this matter would be heard by his com-
mittee on Thursday, March 17, at 3 p. m.
Communication.
President Christopher presented a communication from the City
Attorney advising that he and other city officials were going to
Washington, D. C, and would be away during the period March
23-26 for the purpose of appearing before the congressional com-
mittee on irrigation and reclamation and inquired if any member of
the Board desired to accompany the officials, he would like to be
so informed.
Supervisor Ferdon expressed the opinion, which was concurred
in by the Board members, that it would be better if no members
accompanied the city officials to Washington, D. C, and that the
Clerk so inform the City Attorney.
176 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1955
Inquiry into Elaborateness of Portola Drive Firehouse.
President Christopher informed the Board that he was writing
to the Chief of the Fire Department inquiring into the necessity of
elaborately reconstructing the Portola Drive Firehouse, and that he
was sending a copy of his letter to the Finance Committee, with the
request that that committee consider the reply from the Fire Chief.
Reference to Police Committee.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Phelan Avenue Between Judson and
Ocean Avenues to Vehicular Traffic Between the Hours of 11 A. M.
and 4 P. M., Sunday, May 29, 1955.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13002, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Police Committee.
Inquiry into Necessity of Submitting Bond Issues on Early Intake.
Supervisor Christopher informed the Board that he was sending
a communication to the Manager of Utilities concerning the sub-
mission of bond issue for the construction of a power house at
Early Intake and suggesting that the project may be financed
through the medium of revenue bonds rather than general obligation
bonds. He asked that the Finance Committee study the reply which
would be forthcoming from the Manager of Utilities.
Copy of President Christopher's letter sent to the Finance Com-
mittee.
Suggestion to Mayor to Charter Planes to Support USF Basketball
Team at Kansas City.
President Christopher suggested that the Mayor be asked to assume
leadership in calling together a group of people for the purpose of
chartering one or more planes to fly to Kansas City and extend
moral support to the basketball team from the University of San
Francisco in their quest for the NCAA title.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee to
be held on Thursday, March 17th, 1955, at 3:00 p. m.
Letter of Congratulations to U.S.F. Dons.
Supervisor Ferdon asked that a letter be directed to the University
of San Francisco basketball team congratulating them on their
winning the Regional NCAA basketball title and wishing them well
in their quest at Kansas City for the national NCAA title.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Congratulating St. Ignatius High School on Winning Their Second
Consecutive Tournament of Champions Title.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13003, Resolution No. 15368 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
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Reference to Rules Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that consideration be given to the
adoption of a policy of congratulating or commending an institution
for its athletic prowess on behalf of the Board, instead of having
the measure introduced by an individual member of the Board.
Referred to Rales Committee.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of the State Legislation Committee
were taken up:
Recommending Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13004, Resolution No. 15369 (Series of 1939).
Seriatim Consideration.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Board consider the following recommendations of the State Legisla-
tion Committee seriatim.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that SB
1274, making an appropriation for the construction of an additional
fire boat for San Francisco Harber, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that SB
1284, amending various sections of the Health and Safety Code,
relating to owner participation in community redevelopment plans,
be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
2701 and 2702, adding Section 143 to, and amending Section 142,
respectively, of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to the
overpayments of public assistance, be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
References to Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that AB
2752, adding Section 5614.1 to the Streets and Highway Code, re-
lating to the repairs and liability due to defective sidewalks, be re-
ferred to committee. .
Referred to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that AB
862, 2219 and 2220, dealing with collective bargaining by public
employees of this state and its political subdivisions, be referred to
committee.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Motion to Adopt.
Supervisor Halley thereupon moved adoption; seconded by Super-
visor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
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Opposing Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13005, Resolution No. 15370 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley presented the following recommendations of the
State Legislation Committee and moved that they be considered
seriatim. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved that AB 2782, providing for educational
leaves of absence with pay for employees of the State Department
of Welfare and of any County Welfare Department, be opposed. Mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that AB
2976, providing for the application of civil service provisions of the
charter to employees of the Housing Authority, and for the blanket-
ing of incumbents who have held positions for twelve consecutive
months preceding July 1, 1955, be opposed.
No objection and motion carried.
References to Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved that SB 1261, providing that employees
of the Municipal Court of San Francisco shall receive a 10% premium
for night shift duty, rather than the 6J/4% now provided, be referred
to committee.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved that AB 2850, making an appropriation
for the improvement of Yacht Harbor, be referred to committee.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Supervisor Halley moved that AB 432, amending Section 27706 of
the Government Code to permit the Public Defender to represent a
defendant who is otherwise financially able to hire counsel, be
opposed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and, there being
no objection, motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that AB
189, amending Section 3082 of the Welfare and Institutions Code,
relative to the time in which aid shall be paid to the needy blind,
be opposed.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley thereupon moved adoption of the pending meas-
ures. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Reference to Finance Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is
hereby authorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supple-
mental appropriation of $2,000, to credit of Contractual Services, to
provide sufficient funds for the payment of a Court Reporter, includ-
ing necessary transcriptions, to report the meetings of the State
Legislation Committee of the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13008
Referred to Finance Committee.
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1955 179
Adopted.
Commending Phil Woolpert, Basketball Coach of the University of San
Francisco, Upon His Selection as the "Coach of the Year."
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13006, Resolution No. 15371 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McAteer presented a suggested amendment to Section
6 of the Administrative provisions of the Salary Standardization
Ordinance, affecting employees governed by Section 151.3 of the
Charter, which ordinance is to be presented by the Civil Service
Commission to the Board on or before April 1st.
Ame?idment referred to the Finance Committee.
Adding Section 168.1.5.2 to the Charter, Relating to and Increasing
Allowances for Certain Members of the Police Department.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13007
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Urging Proper Liaison Between City Agencies.
Supervisor McCarty stressed the necessity of having proper liaison
between city agencies, pointing out an instance where it is alleged
that General Butler, head of the San Francisco Airport, had stated
that San Francisco would have no objection to having the airline
terminal located in Union Square provided there that would be
off-street loading and unloading facilities for the buses. The above
alleged statement, Supervisor McCarty noted, was in direct con-
tradiction to the avowed policy of the Board, and that General Butler
should have consulted with the departments involved before issuing
such a statement.
Another instance where liaison is lacking revealed an alleged
statement by the Parking Authority to the effect that an airline
terminal could be constructed in the Civic Center.
Congratulating Administrative Head of New U.C. Medical Center.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the Clerk direct a letter to
the Adminstrative Head of the U.C. Medical Center, congratulating
him on the approaching opening of the institution.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the Clerk of the Board be authorized
and directed to proceed to Los Angeles to study methods in effect
for determining and fixing salaries and working conditions of per-
sons engaged in public employment, and to report his findings to the
Board, the expenses of such trip to be paid out of such funds as
are available for the purpose.
File No. 13009
Supervisor Halley suggested that the Finance Committee likewise
study the method in use by the State of California in the fixing of
such salaries and working conditions.
Referred to Finance Committee.
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Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Christopher requested that the proper committee study
the advisability of reestablishing the Administrative Coordinating
Council which operated during the regime of former Mayor Roger
D. Lapham, and designed to correlate and coordinate departmental
policies (liaison).
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 6:20
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors April 4, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
March 21, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Arnold noted present at 3: 10 p. m.
Supervisor Carberry noted present at 2: 32 p. m.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, February 28, 1955, was
considered read and approved.
Communications.
From the Assessor, requesting that measure appearing on Board's
calendar, and urging enactment of state legislation which would
exempt shipping and ship repair firms from possessory interest assess-
ments, be returned to committee so that his office could express its
views on the subject.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
From the City Attorney, suggesting that the measure purporting to
absolve shipping and/or ship repair firms from the payment of pos-
sessory interest assessments be amended in certain respects.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing Temporarily Postponed.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4374, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property Located on the Southeast Corner of Clay and Broderick
Streets from Second Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12898.
March 14, 1955 — Consideration continued to March 21, 1955.
There being no objection, hearing was temporarily postponed pend-
ing arrival of Supervisors Arnold and Carberry.
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Temporarily Postponed.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4374, Denying Application to Rezone Property Located on
the Southeast Corner of Clay and Broderick Streets from Second
Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12898-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
March 14, 1955 — Consideration continued to March 21, 1955.
Consideration temporarily postponed.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of having the Board consider the following measure out of
order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
The following recommendation of County, State and National
Affairs Committee was taken up:
Urging Enactment of State Legislation Exempting Shipping and/or
Ship Repair Interests from Possessory Interest Assessments.
File No. 12259, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Halley informed the Board that the City Attorney had
recommended certain amendments to the proposed legislation; fur-
ther, Assessor Russell L. Wolden had requested that the measure be
re-referred to committee for further study. Accordingly he moved,
seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the subject measure be re-
referred to committee. No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley announced that the County, State and National
Affairs Committee would meet on Wednesday, March 23, at 4 p. m.
to consider the referenced measure.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
passed for second reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $100,000, Board of Supervisors, for the 1956 Republican
National Convention.
File No. 12868-1, Ordinance No. 9048 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $1,000, Board of Supervisors, for Overtime Allowance.
File No. 12907-1, Ordinance No. 9050 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $4,035, Police, for Purchase of One Fully-Equipped Solo
Motorcycle, and Two Fully-Equipped Lightweight Sedans.
File No. 12913, Ordinance No. 9051 (Scries of 1939).
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955 183
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $119,069.55, Water Department, for Operating Expenses.
File No. 12914, Ordinance No. 9052 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of George P. Harrison,
a Minor, by His Guardian Ad Litem, Robert D. Harrison, Against
the City and County by the Payment of $750.
File No. 12920, Ordinance No. 9053 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Authorizing Exchange of Easements With the Atlas Realty Company
in the Vacated Area of Colby Street.
File No. 12929, Ordinance No. 9055 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $300, Chief Administrative Officer, to Defray Expenses
of San Francisco Fish and Game Warden Reserve Incurred in Enforc-
ing Provisions of State Fish and Game Code Within the City and
County.
File No. 12937, Ordinance No. 9057 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $200,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Reconstruction of Portions of Pine Street, O'Farrell Street
and Jones Street; and Modifying Appropriations Made for Various
Projects.
File No. 12940, Ordinance No. 9058 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $1,418, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Position of Junior Engineer, Civil.
File No. 12941-1, Ordinance No. 9059 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
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Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 46(b), Public Works,
Bureau of Engineering — a Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 12941-2, Ordinance No. 9060 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $3,000, Public Works, Sewage Treatment Plants, for
Temporary Salaries.
File No. 12954, Ordinance No. 9061 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Creating 12 Positions of Assistant Clerk in the Office of the Board of
Supervisors for the Purpose of Countersigning Various Bonds.
File No. 12960, Ordinance No. 9062 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Approving Permission to Continue the Charging of Admission to the
Maritime Museum Pursuant to Terms of Agreement of Modification
of Lease of Aquatic Park Building and Certain Adjacent Land Areas,
and Approving Such Further Extension or Extensions of Time for
the Charging of Such Admissions as May Be Granted by the Recrea-
tion and Park Commission.
File No. 12963, Ordinance No. 9064 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $1,060, County Clerk, for Payment of Overtime.
File No. 12966, Ordinance No. 9065 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Appropriating $500, De Young Memorial Museum, for Compensation
Insurance for the Remainder of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 12872-1, Ordinance No. 9049 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $1,850, Public Utilities, General Office, for Contractual
Services, Allowance for Use of Employees' Cars, and Materials and
Supplies.
File No. 12962, Ordinance No. 9063 (Series of 1939) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
passed for second reading, were taken up:
Amending Part II, Chapter X (Public Works Code), San Francisco
Municipal Code, by Adding, Amending and Deleting Various Sections
Thereof.
File No. 10444, Ordinance No. 9046 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Accepting the Stairways on Portions of Aerial Way and at Other
Locations.
File No. 12834, Ordinance No. 9047 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Ordering the Improvement of Charter Oak Avenue Between Helena
Street and 250 Feet South, and of Helena Street Between Elmira
Street and Charter Oak Avenue, Including the Intersection of Charter
Oak Avenue and Helena Street, and Extending City Aid in Approxi-
mate Amount of $12,300.
File No. 12892, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Ferdon — 2.
Final Passage.
Dedicating Certain Areas for Public Street Purposes as Portions of
Chenery and Diamond Streets.
File No. 12921, Ordinance No. 9054 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Talbert Street from Visitacion
Avenue to 200 Feet Northerly.
File No. 12932, Ordinance No. 9056 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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NEW BUSINESS
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Alexander Levay.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15374 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for March and April; List Dated March 21, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15375 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Error in 1954-55 Assessment Roll.
File No. 12047, Resolution No. 15376 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Refund of Amount Paid as Personal Property Taxes by the
American Foreign Insurance Association.
File No. 12249, Resolution No. 15377 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from San Francisco College for Women
to Easements Required for the Installation of a Pump Station and
Pump Lines.
File No. 12925, Resolution No. 15388 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Authorizing Lease Between the City and County and Hanni and Girerd,
Inc., Covering Ground Floor Space in Building at 1745 California
Street, Required by the Purchasing Department.
File No. 12982, Resolution No. 15393 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from James DeTarr
Abajian and Elizabeth Abajian for $22,500, Required for the Market
Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 12984, Resolution No. 15394 (Series of 1939).
Mr. Earl Cutting, Director of Property, explained the procedure of
disposing of property purchased by the city.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Tax Collector to Issue a Corrected Deed to City and
County of San Francisco of Certain Land Located in the Vicinity of
Madison and Woolsey Streets, and Authorizing Acceptance Thereof.
File No. 12985, Resolution No. 15395 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Chief of the Department of Electricity
at the State Conference of The International Municipal Signal Associ-
ation to Be Held at Santa Barbara, April 15-16, 1955.
File No. 12995, Resolution No. 15400 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Exempting Position of L368, Director of the Bureau of Maternal and
Child Health, from the Residence Requirements of the Charter, Effec-
tive Only for Next Following Civil Service Examination.
File No. 12996, Resolution No. 15401 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Anna Zanca Against
the City and County by the Payment of $1,000.
File No. 12980, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of Lillie A. Sweeney Against the
City and County by the Payment of $200.
File No. 12981, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — I.
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Appropriating $1,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Extension of San Diego Avenue from De Long Street to
Palmetto Avenue.
File No. 12986, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Dorothy J. Daniels
Against the City and County by the Payment of $900.
File No. 12991, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Noes: Supervisors Ertola, Ferdon — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claims and Litigation of Joseph Goldman
and Richard Goldman, a Minor, by His Guardian Ad Litem, Joseph
Goldman, Against the City and County by the Payment of $1,250
to Joseph Goldman and the Sum of $250 to Richard Goldman.
File No. 12992, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $3,000, War Memorial, for Overtime Allowance.
File No. 12997, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs — 2.
Amending Ordinance No. 8976 (Series of 1939) Entitled "Appropriating
$150,000 for Civic Celebration Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary
of the United Nations," by Providing That Said Appropriation May
Also Be Used to Defray Extraordinary Expenses of the City in
Connection With Said Meeting.
File No. 12742-2, Ordinance No. 9066 (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $3,623, Adult Probation, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Overtime, Contractual Services, Materials and Supplies,
Equipment, Fuel and Lubricants and Other Expenses; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 12993, Ordinance No. 9066 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supevisors Arnold, Dobbs — 2.
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955 189
Passed for Second Reading as Amended.
The following measure, from Finance Committee with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Establishing a Procedure for the Leasing of Land and Improvements
Owned, Controlled, or to Be Acquired by the City and County of
San Francisco for Public Off-Street Parking Lots and Garages,
Except Land and Improvements Under the Jurisdiction of the Recrea-
tion and Park Commission or the Public Utilities Commission;
Assigning Departmental Jurisdiction and Administration in Connec-
tion Therewith; Directing the Terms of Leases and Fixing of Rates
and Charges, Hours of Operation, Types of Parking and Like Regu-
lations; Directing Annual Surveys of Rates Charged by Lessees and
Providing for Modification of Lease Terms.
File No. 12883, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
In the last sentence of Section 7, following the wording,
"Regulations established by the lessee for the operation of
a facility," add the words:
"and parking rates and charges"
and at the end of the same sentence, delete the words "to
accomplish the purposes herein set forth." The complete
sentence would then read as follows:
"Regulations established by the lessee for the operation
of a facility and parking rates and charges shall at all times
be subject to review and change by the Board.")
Supervisor Dobbs moved the foregoing amendment; motion sec-
onded by Supervisor McCarty and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended and it
was passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold — 1.
Passed for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Bright Street Between Shields
and Garfield Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $5,300.
File No. 12523, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarthy, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher — 2.
(See subsequent action for rescission and continuance for one
week.)
Resumption of Consideration of Appeal of Joseph T. Hart.
The appeal of Joseph T. Hart from the decision of the City Plan-
ning Commission, heretofore considered, was taken up:
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was accorded the following proponents:
Albert Picard, attorney, representing appellant Joseph T. Hart.
Norman H. Lueck, 2024-A Broderick Street.
Mrs. Margaret R. Ostramm, 3024 Clay Street.
Opponent: Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning.
190 MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955
Discussion.
General discussion ensued, with questions being asked by various
Supervisors of Mr. Picard, Mr. Oppermann and Mr. Hart.
Mr. C. H. Potts of the Bureau of Building Inspection advised the
Board that Mr. Hart filed application No. 164116 on April 7, 1955,
and that it was approved by the City Planning Commission. The City
Planning Commission then forwarded the application back to the
Bureau of Building Inspection for its approval. The Bureau then
forwarded it to the Bureau of Fire Prevention on April 13th. The
Bureau approved the application with certain qualifications. Later on
it was disapproved by the City Planning Commission and the applica-
tion cancelled on May 21st.
Supervisor Dobbs asked Mr. Potts whether the filing of an appli-
cation implies that a person so filing must pick up his permit before
starting work. Mr. Potts stated it does.
Mr. David L. Stewart, Building Inspector, was questioned by sev-
eral members of the Board, principally Supervisor McAteer, who
asked him whether he told Mr. Hart that it was all right to go
ahead with the work after he had filed his application. Mr. Stewart
stated he did. However, Mr. Stewart did say that Mr. Hart should
have known that before having any work done, he had to pick up
his permit, since his application for a permit on a prior alteration
job had been rejected.
Supervisor Halley asked Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard
if the Board could stipulate that the property would only be used
as a real estate office. Mr. Blanchard stated that the Board had no
such power.
Supervisor Carberry asked Mr. Blanchard if consideration of the
pending measure could not be postponed for one week. He was
informed that pursuant to the provisions of Section 117 of the Char-
ter, the Board had to act on the matter today.
Supervisor Dobbs recommended that the practice of permitting
spot zoning be stopped today. He called the Board's attention to the
fact that his committee which has been studying the proposed new
zoning ordinance, has now under advisement the proposed abolish-
ment of all non-conforming uses.
Supervisor McCarty expressed the opinion that Mr. Hart should
be permitted to continue the business which had been a going con-
cern for some time. All that he is attempting to do at the present
time is to improve his property.
Supervisor McAteer termed the entire procedure of filing applica-
tions for alterations as being totally ridiculous, claiming a state of
confusion exists between the departments whose function it is to
pass upon the legality of such application. He thereupon requested
that a meeting be had of all interested departments so that a pro-
cedure may be evolved which would show in proper order, the actions
of the departments involved in connection with the approval or
denial of an application for alteration and/or reconstruction work.
Referred to Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Committee.
There being no further discussion, the Clerk read the following
measure:
Refused Adoption.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4374, Denying Application to Rezone Property Located on
the Southeast Corner of Clay and Broderick Streets from Second
Residential District to Commercial District.
File No. 12898-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
March 14, 1955 — Consideration continued to March 21, 1955.
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955 191
Explanation of Voting.
The President explained the voting procedure as follows: An "Aye"
vote overrides the City Planning Commission and sustains the appeal;
a "No" vote sustains the City Planning Commission and denies the
appeal. Eight "Aye" votes are required to override the City Plan-
ning Commission.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was
refused adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 4.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
Board rescind its action whereby it had heretofore passed File No.
12523 relating to the improvement of portions of Bright Street, to
second reading.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Supervisor Arnold moved continuance for one week for the purpose
of permitting an inspection of the area. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Halley, and there being no objection, motion carried.
Consideration continued one week.
Adopted as Amended.
The following recommendations of County, State and National
Affairs Committee were taken up:
Recommending Enactment of AB 2703 and AB 2752 in the State
Legislature.
File No. 13028, Resolution No. 15402 (Series of 1939).
Discussion on AB 2703.
Supervisor McCarty objected to the approval of AB 2703, contend-
ing that its passage would place the city in a more favorable position
than would be enjoyed by a private corporation.
Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard agreed that under the
present language of the bill, agents and employees of private firms
and corporations could be called as adverse witnesses whether or
not they participated in the transaction or occurrence, the subject
of the action, whereas agents or employees of a municipality could
only be called as adverse witnesses when they were such participants.
Supervisor Halley requested that AB 2703, as well as the remarks
of both Supervisor McCarty and Deputy City Attorney Blanchard
be referred to the State Legislation Committee hearing scheduled for
Friday, March 25. No objection and so ordered.
Discussion on AB 2752.
Supervisor McCarty contended that the 24 hours' notice as set forth
in the bill does not constitute sufficient time for owners to make
repairs to their sidewalks, and accordingly moved that the pending
bill be re-referred to the State Legislation Committee so that further
study may be given to the time limitations. Motion seconded by
Supervisor McAteer.
Supervisor Arnold expressed opposition to the bill, contending that
the city should not assume any responsibility with respect to claims
for damages as a result of defective sidewalks. The property owner,
192 MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955
Supervisor Arnold maintained, should be aware of the condition of
his sidewalk at all times.
To a query by Supervisor Halley, Deputy City Attorney Thomas
Blanchard stated that the law as at present makes the city liable
for damages as result of accidents due to defective sidewalks.
The roll was thereupon called and the motion to re-refer the
measure lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 8.
Supervisor McCarty stated he would vote against the measure due
to the short time allowed to repair the sidewalk.
Supervisor Arnold contended that since the city does not put in
the sidewalk, it should not be held responsible for its repair.
Supervisor McCarty asserted that under the law the property owner
is legally responsible for damages for injuries caused by a defective
sidewalk when he or his family causes the condition to exist.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended and it
was adopted by the folowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarthy, McMahon — 4.
Adopted.
Opposing Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 13029, Resolution No. 15403 (Series of 1939).
(AB 862, 2219, 2220 deals with collective bargaining by
public employees of this State and its political subdivisions.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee was taken
up:
Amending Article 3, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code,
Relating to the Employees' Retirement System, by Amending Sections
200, 201, 235, 237.2 and 237.3, 261 and 262, by Providing There Shall
Be No Limitation on the Allowable Salary Basis for Retirement
Purposes, Unless an Individual Member Affirmatively Elects to Have
a Limitation of Nine Hundred ($900) Dollars Per Month on Such
Salary Basis, and Providing That Members' Contributions of Addi-
tional Amounts as Hereby Authorized Shall Be Subject to Specified
Limitations.
File No. 12650-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
(There being no objection, Supervisors Blake and McAteer were
excused from voting on the following two recommendations of the
Finance Committee, due to interest in property under the juris-
diction of the Board of State Harbor Commissioners.)
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955 193
Rejecting Claim of Fisherman's Grotto No. 9 for Refund of Taxes Paid
on Its Possessory Interest in Property Under Jurisdiction of the State
Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 12977, Resolution No. 15390 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Rejecting Claim of Exposition Fish Grotto for Refund of Taxes Paid
on Its Possessory Interest in Property Under Jurisdiction of the
State Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 12978, Resolution No. 15391 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Rejecting Claim of Royal Insurance Company for Refund of a Tax
Penalty in the Amount of $703.61 Assessed Against and Paid Under
Protest by the Said Royal Insurance Company.
File No. 12979, Resolution No. 15392 (Series of 1939).
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Re-reference to Committee.
The following recommendations of Police Committee were taken up:
Amending Resolution No. 14149 (Series of 1939), to Permit Trucks to
Make Left-Hand Turns from Bay Street Into Van Ness Avenue,
Between 7 A.M.-9 A.M., and 4 P.M.-6 P.M., Sundays and Holidays
Excepted.
File No. 11430-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved re-reference to committee; seconded
by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Amending Resolution No. 15257 (Series of 1939), Designating Post and
O'Farrell Streets as One-Way Streets, All Times, for a Period of
120 Days on an Experimental Basis, to Provide That Said Period
Shall Commence from March 13, 1955.
File No. 12579-1, Resolution No. 15378 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Re-Reference to Committee.
Motion.
That the President of the Board be Empowered to Appoint a Commit-
tee of Three Lay Members to Serve in an Advisory Capacity to the
Board, for the Purpose of Studying and Compiling Results of the
120-Day Experimental Trial of One-Way Traffic on Post and O'Far-
rell Streets.
File No. 12579-2.
194 MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
consideration of the balance of the calendar matters be continued
one week.
The President ruled the motion out of order.
Supervisor Dobbs Excused.
There being no objection, Supervisor Dobbs was excused at 6:20
p. m.
Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that the
pending motion be re-referred to Police Committee, as he believed
that a Citizens' Committee should be selected by the executive branch
of the city government.
Supervisor Carberry asserted that the President should be author-
ized to appoint a committee of three members to study the matter.
Supervisor Arnold ventured the opinion that the President of the
Board should appoint a committee of members of the Board, the
committee to consist of not less than three and less than 12.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was re-referred to
committee by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Adopted.
Designating the Northeast and Southwest Corners of Presidio Avenue
and Washington Street as "Stop Intersections."
File No. 12683, Resolution No. 15379 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Designating Northeast and Southwest Corners of Forty-first Avenue
and Lincoln Way as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 12777, Resolution No. 15380 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Adding Broadway, South Side, Between Columbus Avenue and Kearny
Street to List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited, 7 A.M. to
9 A.M. and 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12825, Resolution No. 15381 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Approving Angle Parking on the West Side of Scott Street, Between
Post and Sutter Streets.
File No. 12831, Resolution No. 15382 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Rescinding Designation of Certain Stop Intersections.
File No. 12859, Resolution No. 15383 (Series of 1939).
(California Street:
Parker Avenue, southwest corner;
Jordan Avenue, southwest corner;
Spruce Street, northwest and southwest corners;
Locust Street, southwest corner;
Laurel Street, northeast and southwest corners;
Tenth Avenue, all four corners.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Designating the Northwest and Southeast Corners of Twentieth Avenue
and Ortega Street as "Stop Intersections."
File No. 12877, Resolution No. 15384 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portion of Lake Merced Boulevard
from Skyline Boulevard to the Juncture at the South End of Lake
Merced, During the Holding of the U. S. Open Golf Championship
on June 16-18 and on June 19, Should There Be a Tie Which Would
Necessitate a Playoff on That Date.
File No. 12903, Resolution No. 15385 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Adding the East Side of Seventh Street, Between Market and Stevenson
Streets to List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited, 4 P.M.
to 6 P.M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12918, Resolution No. 15386 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Deleting East Side of Seventh Street, Between Market and Stevenson
Streets, from List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted to 60
Minutes Between 7 A.M. and 6 P.M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted,
and Adding Same to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted
to 60 Minutes, Between 7 A.M. and 4 P.M., Sundays and Holidays
Excepted.
File No. 12919, Resolution No. 15387 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
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Authorizing the Temporary Closing of Thirty-seventh Avenue Between
Ortega and Pecheco Streets Between the Hours of 9 A.M. and 3 P.M.,
April 23, 1955.
File No. 12987, Resolution No. 15396 (Series of 1939).
(For the purpose of conducting a Bicycle Safety Inspection
for all children owning bicycles in the Sunset District.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Designating the Southwest Corner of O'Farrell Street and St. Joseph's
Avenue as a "Stop Intersection."
File No. 12988, Resolution No. 15397 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon— 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Approving Angle Parking on the West Side of Broderick Street Between
Pacific Avenue and Broadway.
File No. 12989, Resolution No. 15398 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs— 1.
Adding Broderick Street, East Side, Between Pacific Avenue and Broad-
way, to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited Day or
Night.
File No. 12990, Resolution No. 15399 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measures were taken up:
(In each of the following instances, Supervisor Arnold moved
reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, and there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $63,100, Public Health, San Francisco Hospital, from
the Emergency Reserve Fund, for Contractual Services, Materials and
Supplies, Heat, Light and Power; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13018, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $8,500, Fire Department, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Maintenance and Repair of Automotive Equipment, and
Maintenance and Repair of Equipment in the Firehouses; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13032, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
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OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence: Francis P. Walsh, President, Civil Service Com-
mission, March 25-27; Bert W. Levit, Member of the Board of
Education, March 30- April 3; Supervisor James L. Halley, March 24-
April 4; Mayor Elmer E. Robinson, March 18-20; Supervisor George
Christopher, March 18-20, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the
State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15373 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
The following recommendation of the Finance Committee was
taken up:
Appropriating $5,840, City Attorney, for Creation of Two Positions of
K8, Principal Attorney, Civil, and One Position of Legal Stenog-
rapher, on a Temporary Basis.
File No. 12901, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Amendment.
Supervisor Arnold moved as an amendment that the language
"K8, Principal Attorney Civil," be changed to read "Attorney, Civil"
and that the question of compensation be left to the discretion of the
City Attorney. Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended and
it was passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs— 1.
Request for Meeting With State Division of Highways.
Supervisor Carberry called the Board's attention to the advisability
of hearing from the State Division of Highways with respect to its
plans affecting San Francisco, and accordingly moved, seconded by
Supervisor Arnold, that the President of the Board extend an invita-
tion to Mr. B. W. Booker, Chief Assistant Engineer, State Division
of Highways, and his staff, to meet with the Streets and Highways
Committee of the Board of Supervisors, for the purpose of acquaint-
ing that body with the State's plans for this city.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
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Reference to Committee.
Adopting a Policy of Recommending to All City Departments Immedi-
ate Consideration of the Use by Lease or Other Means from the State
of California, of Usable Space Under Freeways for Necessary Parking
and/or Storage of Equipment.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13033, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Streets Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee
for Wednesday, March 23, 1955, at 3: 30 p. m.
Request for Preparation of Legislation Re Establishment of Safety
Engineering Department.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the City Attorney be asked to
prepare legislation looking to the establishment of a Safety Engineer-
ing Department.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Commending William Randolph Hearst, Jr., on His Exclusive Inter-
views in the Kremlin With the Four Top Rulers of Soviet Russia,
and Frank Conniff, Editorial Assistant, and J. Kingsbury Smith,
European General Manager of International News Service, for Their
Invaluable Assistance to Mr. Hearst's Journalistic Mission.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12946-1, Resolution No. 15389 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs- — 1.
Endorsing AB 806 and SB 593, Relating to Number and Compensation
of Municipal Court Attaches and Deputies.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13034, Resolution No. 15372 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved the recommendations of the State Legis-
lation Committee relating to AB 5, AB 3759, and SB 1232 and SB 1974,
be approved. Motion seconded by Supervisor Christopher.
Supervisor Ferdon objected, and the President thereupon referred
the measures to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Requesting City Planning Commission to Reconsider Previous Decision
on Rezoning Application.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk, under his own signa-
ture, direct a communication to the City Planning Commission, ask-
ing that body to reconsider its previous action in denying the appli-
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cation of Joseph T. Hart to rezone property located at Clay and
Broderick Streets from Second Residential District to Commercial
District, to permit Mr. Hart to continue operating his real estate
office at said location under the same non-conforming use status as
has been enjoyed since 1910.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Request to Prepare Legislation Placing Post and O'Farrell Streets —
One Way, All Times, on a Permanent Basis.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk have prepared for him
legislation which would make the temporary one-way street status on
Post and O'Farrell Streets, a permanent one.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Request for Report on Terms of Agreement Between the City and the
P. G. and E. Affecting Sale of Hetch Hetchy Power.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the City Attorney supply the
Board with data with respect to the terms and conditions of the
contract now in effect between the City and County of San Fran-
cisco and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company relative to the pur-
chase of Hetch Hetchy power by the latter, so that each member of
the Board may become thoroughly conversant with the subject
matter.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor McMahon announced a meeting of the Public Health
and Welfare Committee for 2 p. m., Tuesday, March 22, 1955.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 6:55
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors April 11, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In the meeting of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
March 28, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Arnold noted present at 2: 45 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 2: 20 p. m.
Supervisor Halley on authorized leave.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, March 7, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor Christopher moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola,
that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the fol-
lowing measure out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of the County, State and National
Affairs Committee was taken up:
Urging Enactment of State Legislation Exempting Shipping and/or
Ship Repair Interests from Possessory Interest Assessments.
File No. 12259-1, Resolution No. 15411 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon explained the measure in detail.
The Clerk read a communication from the Assessor outlining that
official's objection to the passage of the measure.
Supervisor McCarty urged adoption.
Supervisors McAteer and Blake requested permission to abstain
from voting due to indirect interest.
No objection and so ordered.
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The roll was thereupon called and the measure was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley — 2.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Anna Zanca Against
the City and County by the Payment of $1,000.
File No. 12980, Ordinance No. 9075 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of Lillie A. Sweeney Against the
City and County by the Payment of $200.
File No. 12981, Ordinance No. 9076 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $1,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Extension of San Diego Avenue from De Long Street to
Palmetto Avenue.
File No. 12986, Ordinance No. 9077 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Dorothy J. Daniels
Against the City and County by the Payment of $900.
File No. 12991, Ordinance No. 9078 (Series of 1939) .
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon— 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claims and Litigation of Joseph Goldman
and Richard Goldman, a Minor, by His Guardian Ad Litem, Joseph
Goldman, Against the City and County by the Payment of $1,250 to
Joseph Goldman and the Sum of $250 to Richard Goldman.
File No. 12992, Ordinance No. 9079 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
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Appropriating $3,000, War Memorial, for Overtime Allowance.
File No. 12997, Ordinance No. 9080 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Amending Ordinance No. 8976 (Series of 1939) Entitled "Appropriating
$150,000 for Civic Celebration Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary
of the United Nations," by Providing That Said Appropriation May
Also Be Used to Defray Extraordinary Expenses of the City in
Connection With Said Meeting.
File No. 12742-2, Ordinance No. 9071 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $5,840, City Attorney, for Creation of Two Positions of
Attorney Civil, and One Position of Legal Stenographer, on a Tem-
porary Basis.
File No. 12901, Ordinance No. 9074 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Establishing a Procedure for the Leasing of Land and Improvements
Owned, Controlled, or to Be Acquired by the City and County of
San Francisco for Public Off-Street Parking Lots and Garages,
Except Land and Improvements Under the Jurisdiction of the
Recreation and Park Commission or the Public Utilities Commission;
Assigning Departmental Jurisdiction and Administration in Connection
Therewith; Directing the Terms of Leases and Fixing of Rates and
Charges, Hours of Operation, Types of Parking and Like Regulations;
Directing Annual Surveys of Rates Charged by Lessees and Providing
for Modification of Lease Terms.
File No. 12883, Ordinance No. 9072 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Bright Street Between Shields
and Garfield Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $5,300.
File No. 12523, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry moved continuance for two weeks to permit
and inspection of the area. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon
and, there being no objection, motion carried.
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Final Passage.
Ordering the Improvement of Charter Oak Avenue Between Helena
Street and 250 Feet South, and of Helena Street Between Elmira
Street and Charter Oak Avenue, Including the Intersection of Charter
Oak Avenue and Helena Street, and Extending City Aid in Approxi-
mate Amount of $12,300.
File No. 12892, Ordinance No. 9073 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Amending Article 3, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code,
Relating to the Employees' Retirement System, by Amending Sections
200, 201, 235, 237.2 and 237.3, 261 and 262, by Providing There Shall
Be No Limitation on the Allowable Salary Basis for Retirement
Purposes, Unless an Individual Member Affirmatively Elects to Have
a Limitation of Nine Hundred ($900) Dollars Per Month on Such
Salary Basis, and Providing that Members' Contributions of Addi-
tional Amounts as Hereby Authorized Shall Be Subject to Specified
Limitations.
File No. 12650-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Consideration of the foregoing measure was temporarily postponed
pending appearance of additional members of the Board.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Public Welfare Department
for Aid Extended to Stella De Rezza.
File No. 12043, Resolution No. 15358 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated March 22, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15408 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for April and May; List Dated March 28, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15409 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
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Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of
Taxes for the Fiscal Years 1953-54 and 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15410 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Nicolino Clemente,
Administrator of the Estates of Harry C. Payson and Gertrude Payson
Atkinson, Deceased, for $600, Required for School Project No. 50.
File No. 13011, Resolution No. 15412 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisor's Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Halley — 3.
Final Passage.
Resumption of Consideration of Recommendation of Judiciary Com-
mittee.
Consideration of the following measure was taken up:
Amending Article 3, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code,
Relating to the Employees' Retirement System, by Amending Sections
200, 201, 235, 237.2 and 237.3, 261 and 262, by Providing There Shall
Be No Limitation on the Allowable Salary Basis for Retirement
Purposes, Unless an Individual Member Affirmatively Elects to Have
a Limitation of Nine Hundred ($900) Dollars Per Month on Such
Salary Basis, and Providing that Members' Contributions of Addi-
tional Amounts as Hereby Authorized Shall Be Subject to Specified
Limitations.
File No. 12650-2, Ordinance No. 9067 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Adopted.
Recommendations of Finance Committee (Continued).
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Madeline Burke,
for $2,600, Required for School Project No. 50.
File No. 13012, Resolution No. 15413 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by
the State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13016, Resolution No. 15414 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
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Authorizing Attendance of One Representative of the Public Utilities
Commission at the Convention of The American Association of Airport
Executives, to Be Held at Tucson, Arizona, April 16-20, 1955.
File No. 13022, Resolution No. 15415 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Gordon L. Johnson
and Nelly Shea for $3,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola
Drive Widening.
File No. 13023, Resolution No. 15416 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Acceptance of Easement from Odessa R. Young to Provide
Ingress to and Egress from Property Located on Portion of Twenty-
fifth Avenue.
File No. 13026, Resolution No. 15417 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Acceptance of Easement from State of California for Fills
and Slopes Along Winston Drive, from Stonestown to Lake Merced
Boulevard.
File No. 13027, Resolution No. 15418 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Authorizing the Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by
the State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13030, Resolution No. 15419 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Sale at Public Auction of Surplus City-Owned Land Lo-
cated on Easterly Line of Midway Street North of Francisco Street.
File No. 13013-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of the City and County Against
Melvin E. Garner by the Acceptance of $376.38, and Dismissal of
Related Litigation.
File No. 13014, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1955 207
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. McAtecr, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Appropriating $996.08, Retirement System, for Contractual Services and
for the Purchase of a Typewriter.
File No. 13021, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $63,100, San Francisco Hospital, from the Emergency
Reserve Fund, for Contractual Services, Materials and Supplies, Heat,
Light and Power; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13018, Ordinance No. 9068 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Appropriating $8,500, Fire Department, from Emergency Reserve Fund,
for Maintenance and Repair of Automotive Equipment and Mainte-
nance and Repair of Equipment in Firehouses; an Emergency Meas-
ure.
File No. 13032, Ordinance No. 9069 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Public Health and Welfare Com-
mittee was taken up:
Urging State Legislature to Provide for the Continuation of Child Care
Centers.
File No. 13047, Resolution No. 15420 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adopted.
The following measures from Streets Committee were taken up:
(In each of the following instances involving a Street Committee
measure, Supervisor Blake moved either adoption or passage for
second reading. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon.)
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of Cityview
Way.
File No. 11903-1, Resolution No. 15357 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
208 MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1955
Consideration Continued.
Changing the Width of Sidewalks on the South Side of Dwight Street
Between Goettingen and Brussels Streets from 10 to 20 Feet.
File No. 12947, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved continuance for one week and that the
Director of Public Works be requested to submit a report as to
whether he would authorize the vacation of the inner 14 feet if the
Board were to approve the pending legislation. Motion seconded by-
Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Ordering the Improvement of Dwight Street Between Brussels and
Goettingen Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $4,600.
File No. 12983, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one week.
No objection and motion earned.
Passage for Second Reading.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Oxford Street Between Burrows
and Bacon Streets.
File No. 13025, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of County, State and National
Affairs Committee were taken up:
Recommending Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 13048, Resolution No. 15421 (Series of 1939).
(AB 2636, 2627, 2701, 2850; SB 780.)
Supervisor Ferdon explained in detail the purport of the pending
measure.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Opposing Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 13049, Resolution No. 15422 (Series of 1939).
(AB 1079; SB 1063.)
Supervisor McCarty moved seriatim consideration. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Ertola.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Ferdon moved opposition to AB 1079. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1955 209
Supervisor Ferdon moved opposition to SB 1063; motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Police Committee was taken up:
Motion.
That the Board of Supervisors be empowered to appoint a com-
mittee of three private citizens to serve in a fact-finding capacity to
such Board of Supervisors for the purpose of studying and compiling
results of the 120-day experimental trial of one-way traffic on Post
Street and O'Farrell Street.
File No. 12579-2
Discussion.
Supervisor McCarty asked whether the committee intended to
make traffic checks; whether funds will be required; whether the
committee will be able to persuade the business people in the area
involved to permit inspection of their books periodically for the
purpose of determining the effect of the present regulations on their
respective callings.
Supervisor Ferdon pointed out that his committee had agreed that
no funds would be contributed by the city and county, and that no
member of the Board nor any member of the city's official family
would serve on the proposed committee.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending motion was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $22,466, Recreation and Park Department, General Divi-
sion, from the Emergency Reserve Fund, for Materials and Supplies,
Contractual, Maintenance and Repair; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13059, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection, mo-
tion carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Charles T. McDonough, Civil Service Commis-
sioner, April 2-9; Harry J. Stewart, Member of Retirement Board,
210 MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1955
April 3-9; Ralph J. A. Stern, Member of the Board of Trustees of
the War Memorial, April 6-May 24; Harry D. Ross, Controller,
April 12-17, to Accept Invitation Extended by Mr. David M. Wood,
Chairman of the Section of Municipal Law of the American Bar
Association, to Attend the Pacific Southwest Regional Meeting of the
Association, to Be Held in Phoenix, Arizona; Mayor Elmer E. Robin-
son, April 22-27; Ratification of Leave of Absence for Thomas C.
Lynch, District Attorney, March 25-27, 1955, All With Permission to
Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15405 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
San Francisco Fire Department Praised.
Supervisor Blake called the Board's attention to the fact that fire
insurance rates have dropped, testifying to the splendid work of the
San Francisco Fire Department.
Progress Report on Activities of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry rendered a progress repot on the activities of
Joint Highway Distict No. 10 of which he is a member.
Reference to Committee.
Amending Article 3 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code
Which Will Make Available Certain Service Credits to Members of
the Retirement System, Subject to the Provisions of Sections 165 and
165.2 of the Charter.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13074, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that
the Retirement Board be requested to prepare an actuarial report
of proposed amendment to Sections 200, 211 and 243 of the Municipal
Code, relating to retirement of employees, cost of said actuarial re-
port to be paid by proponents and not by City and County of San
Francisco.
File No. 13074-1
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $2,950, for Reproduction of 1955-56 Mayor's Budget
Recommendations for Board of Supervisors; an Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13060, Ordinance No. 9070 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1955 211
Supervisor Dobbs moved passage; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Appropriating $100,000, Public Welfare Department, for Aid to Non-
Resident Indigents; an Emergency Measure.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13072, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Fixing Schedules of Compensation, Effective July 1, 1955, to Be Paid
Certain Employees Subject to the Provisions of Section 151.3 of the
Charter.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13073, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Endorsing Grand National Junior Livestock Exposition and Requesting
his Honor the Mayor to Proclaim the Period April 2-6, 1955, as
"Grand National Junior Livestock Week."
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13071, Resolution No. 15407 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Er-
tola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley — 2.
Request for Proper Solicitor Safeguards.
Supervisor McCarty requested that the Police Committee investi-
gate the feasibility of having the Police Department institute safe-
guards which will protect the housewife from misrepresentations and
other devices which may be used by door-to-door solicitors. (Super-
visor McCarty suggested as one possible deterrent, the bonding of all
such solicitors.)
Referred to Police Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the Board of Supervisors oppose
any state legislation designed to outlaw the addition of fluorides to
water. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee, with
the request that that body send the matter on to the Mayor's State
Legislation Committee for study.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Monsignor Richard Collins.
Presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15406 (Series of 1939).
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Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley—1.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:40
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors April 18, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
April 4, 1955, 2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Dobbs noted present at 2: 16 p. m.
Supervisor McMahon noted present at 2: 30 p. m.
Excused from Attendance.
There being no objection, Supervisor McAteer was excused from
attendance.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, March 14, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From Downtown Association, invitation to luncheon of Board of
Directors, 12:10 p. m., Wednesday, April 13, Green Room, Merchan-
dise Mart.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, advising of meeting
to be held on April 12, 1955, 10:30 a. m., 333 Pine Street, for the
purpose of discussing site for the new building for federal offices
and courts.
Members requested to attend if conveniently possible; copy to each
member.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing Sale at Public Auction of Surplus City-Owned Land Located
on Easterly Line of Midway Street North of Francisco Street.
File No. 13013-1, Ordinance No. 9081 (Series of 1939).
(213)
214 MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of the City and County Against Melvin
E. Garner by the Acceptance of $376.38, and Dismissal of Related
Litigation.
File No. 13014, Ordinance No. 9082 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $996.08, Retirement System, for Contractual Services and
for the Purchase of a Typewriter.
File No. 13021, Ordinance No. 9083 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following measures from Streets Committee, heretofore con-
sidered, were taken up:
(Note: In each of the following instances where a Streets Com-
mittee measure is involved, Supervisor Blake moved either passage
for second reading or final passage. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.)
Crfanging the Width of Sidewalks on the South Side of Dwight Street
Between Goettingen and Brussels Streets from 10 to 20 Feet.
File No. 12947, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Ordering the Improvement of Dwight Street Between Brussels and
Goettingen Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $4,600.
File No. 12983, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Final Passage.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Oxford Street Between Burrows
and Bacon Streets.
File No. 13025, Ordinance No. 9085 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955 215
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Inez Arnaudo.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15424 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Public Welfare Department
for Aid Extended to Jean and Joseph Galarza.
File No. 12043, Resolution No. 15425 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated March 29, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15426 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for April and May; List Dated April 4, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15427 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Personal Property Assessments
for Various Years.
File No. 12046, Resolution No. 15429 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Personal Property Assessments
for Various Years.
File No. 12046, Resolution No. 15428 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
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Rejecting Claim of General Petroleum Corporation for Refund of Taxes
Paid on Its Possessory Interest in Property Under the Jurisdiction
of the State Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Fiscal Year,
1954-1955.
File No. 12881, Resolution No. 15430 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved that Supervisor Blake be excused from
voting. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of Three Representatives of the Public Utilities
Commission at the Eighth Annual Meeting of the Airport Operators'
Council, to Be Held at Seattle, Washington, April 24-28, 1955.
File No. 13024, Resolution No. 15434 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Subordination of Lien of the City and County of San
Francisco, for Indigent Aid Extended to Alice Chandler, to a New
First Deed of Trust to Be Executed by Said Alice Chandler to the
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association.
File No. 13031, Resolution No. 15435 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Statement by City Attorney on Hearings in Washington, D. C.
City Attorney Dion R. Holm, at the invitation of the Board, gave
a detailed report of the hearings held before a congressional com-
mittee on the Engle Bill which had for its purpose the taking over
of a power site and the development of power for the Tuolumne
Irrigation District. Mr. Holm advised that the City had made a good
showing at the hearings but that it should make every effort to
obtain public approval of bond issues which would insure prompt
development of its remaining power sites.
Recommendations of Finance Committee (Continued).
Adopted.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Sven Ivan Sand-
berg, et ux., for $15,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13037, Resolution No. 15436 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955 217
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Paul R. Enright,
et ux., for $14,800, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13051, Resolution No. 15437 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Lease of Ground Floor Space at 2201 Sutter Street from
Ernest Patrucco, Required for the West Side Health Center.
File No. 13052, Resolution No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
(See subsequent action for rescission and re-reference to Com-
mittee.)
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Real Property Acquired
by the State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13058, Resolution No. 15438 (Series of 1939).
.ldopred by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty. McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Ordering the Improvement of Clarendon Avenue Between Olympia
Way and Laguna Honda Boulevard, and of Olympia Way Between
Clarendon Avenue and Midtown Terrace Subdivision.
File No. 12828, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $3,275,000, Public Works, from 1954 Exhibit Hall Bond
Fund, for the Construction of an Exhibit Hall.
File No. 13053, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ertola, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $1,400, Sheriff, for Purchase of Automobile.
File No. 13055, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
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Appropriating $6,200, Public Works, for Replacement of Boiler at 150
Otis Street.
File No. 13056, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $990, Police, for Payment of Meritorious Awards.
File No. 13057, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $100,000, Public Welfare, for Aid to Non-Resident Indi-
gents ; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13072, Ordinance No. 9084 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $33,030, Mayor, Disaster Corps, from the Emergency
Reserve Fund, for the Purchase and Installation of 22 New T%, H. P.
Sirens; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13075, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the Board rescind its action whereby
it had heretofore adopted File No. 13052, entitled: "Authorizing lease
of ground floor space at 2201 Sutter Street from Ernest Patrucco,
required for the West Side Health Center."
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objec-
tion, motion carried.
Re-reference to Committee.
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to committee so that further
study may be given to the possibility of utilizing the Hamilton Square
Playfield facilities as a health center and thus obviating the necessity
of renewing the lease.
No objection and motion carried.
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955 219
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Joseph J. Dyer, Jr., Secretary of the Art Commis-
sion, April 15-May 20; Dr. Herbert C. Clish, Superintendent of
Schools, March 30-April 6; William Coffman, Recreation and Park
Commissioner, April 22-May IS; Fred D. Parr, Vice-President of the
Recreation and Park Commission, March 30-April 6; Louis Sutter,
President of the Recreation and Park Commission, April 11-May 20;
William Stephen Allen, Art Commissioner, One Week Commencing
April 4; Supervisor James L. Halley, July 8-18, 1955, All With Per-
mission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15423 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
(See subsequent action granting a leave of absence to Supervisor
James L. Halley.)
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNCATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Endorsing AB 898 and 1218, Relating to Positions and Compensation
in the Superior Court.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13089, Resolution No. 15439 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Taking Up of Special Order Scheduled for 4:00 P. M.
The President of the Board inquired of Deputy City Attorney
Thomas Blanchard if the Board could not take up the Special Order
scheduled for 4:00 p. m., even though that particular time had not
as yet arrived. Mr. Blanchard stated that he saw no objection to so
doing.
SPECIAL ORDER— 4:00 P.M.
Awarding of Bid or Rejecting All Bids by Board of Supervisors Not
Later Than 4:00 P. M. (P.S.T.), April 4, 1955, at the Chambers of
the Board of Supervisors, City Hall, Civic Center, San Francisco.
$1,100,000 City and County of San Francisco Recreation Bonds —
1947, Series E;
$4,000,000 City and County of San Francisco School Bonds— 1948,
Series G;
$1,800,000 City and County of San Francisco Firehouse Bonds— 1952,
Series A.
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Bank of America N.T.&S.A. Successful Bidder.
The Clerk read a communication from the Controller advising
that Bank of America, N.T.&S.A., was the successful bidder for the
$6,900,000 bonds which had been placed on the market for bid.
Adopted.
The Clerk thereupon read the following recommendations of the
Finance Committee:
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A., in Connection With the
Sale of $1,100,000 City and County of San Francisco Recreation Bonds
—1947, Series E.
File No. 12956-2, Resolution No. 15431 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A., in Connection With the
Sale of $4,000,000 City and County of San Francisco School Bonds —
1948, Series G.
File No. 12957-2, Resolution No. 15432 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A., in Connection With the
Sale or $1,800,000 City and County of San Francisco Firehouse
Bonds — 1952, Series A.
File No. 12958-2, Resolution No. 15433 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer— 1.
Request for Preparation of Legislation.
Supervisor Christopher requested that a resolution be prepared
for him calling for the inclusion of the 54 million dollar bond issue
for Early Intake and Cherry Valley in the Hetch Hetchy Project
Master Pan.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Amending Section 35.4 of the Charter to Provide for the Designation of
an Assistant Director of Traffic from Rank of Sergeant or Higher,
by the Chief of Police.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13092
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Amending Section 35.8 of the Charter to Provide for an Increase in the
Contingency Fund of the Chief of Police from $10,000 to $20,000.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13093
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955 221
Adding Section 34.3 of the Charter, Establishing Positions of Confiden-
tial Secretary in the Offices of the City Attorney and Public Defender.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13091
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim the Week of April 16-23,
1955, as "Youth Week."
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13090, Resolution No. 15440 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented a list of recommendations of the
Mayor's State Legislation Committee promulgated as a result of its
meeting held on Friday, April 1, 1955.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Halley announced a meeting of the County, State and
National Affairs Committee to be held on Thursday, April 7, 1955,
at 4:00 p. m.
Request for Leave of Absence.
Supervisor Halley requested that he be granted a leave of absence
for the period July 8 to 18, 1955, with permission to leave the state.
Upon motion of Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry, and there being no objection, permission was granted, the
leave to be incorporated in the measure heretofore adopted by the
Board granting leaves to other officers of the City and County.
Adjournment in Memory of Ellen J. Donovan.
Supervisor McMahon moved that when the Board adjourns it does
so out of respect to the memory of her aunt, Ellen J. Donovan, who
recently passed away.
No objection and motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:00
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
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MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955
Approved by the Board of Supervisors April 25, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, April
11, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McAteer on authorized leave.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, March 21, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From County Supervisors' Association of California, notice of meet-
ing of Board of Directors, Elks Building, Sacramento, April 29, 1955.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, attaching certified
copy of adopted resolution, opposing Senate Bills Nos. 332, 333 and
388.
Consideration continued two weeks.
From San Francisco Citizens' Committee on Alcoholism, addressed
to Supervisor Christopher, urging additional funds with which to
operate the Adult Guidance Center.
Referred to joint Public Health and Finance Committee.
From Gerald J. O'Gara, Legislative Representative, Golden Gate
Bridge and Highway District, urging postponement of consideration
of calendar item favoring passage of SB 332 and 333, until the City
Attorney has ruled on the legality of transferring jurisdiction of the
Golden Gate Bridge to the State of California as well as other perti-
nent questions.
Consideration continued two weeks.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
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224 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of County, State and National
Affairs Committee was taken up:
Recommending Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 13114, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939).
(AB 427, 2703, 3032, and SB 332 and 333.)
Supervisor Halley moved that consideration of SB 332 and 333
relating to the transfer of the jurisdiction of the Golden Gate Bridge
from the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District to the State of
California, be continued for a period of two weeks for the purpose
of having the City Attorney rule on certain points raised by the
counsel for the Bridge District.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of Portion of Second Avenue Between Irving Street and
Parnassus Avenue.
File No. 11917
(Pursuant to notice of intention given in Resolution No.
15325 (Series of 1939).)
Adopted.
There appearing no protestants, the following recommendation of
Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of Second Avenue Between Irving
Street and Parnassus Avenue.
File No. 11917-2, Resolution No. 15441 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Clarendon Avenue Between Olympia
Way and Laguna Honda Boulevard, and of Olympia Way Between
Clarendon Avenue and Midtown Terrace Subdivision.
File No. 12828, Ordinance No. 9086 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955 225
Appropriating $3,275,000, Public Works, from 1954 Exhibit Hall Bond
Fund, for the Construction of an Exhibit Hall.
File No. 13053, Ordinance No. 9089 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $1,400, Sheriff, for Purchase of Automobile.
File No. 13055, Ordinance No. 9090 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $6,200, Public Works, for Replacement of Boiler at 150
Otis Street.
File No. 13056, Ordinance No. 9091 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $990, Police, for Payment of Meritorious Awards.
File No. 13057, Ordinance No. 9092 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Final Passage.
The following from Streets Committee, heretofore Passed for
Second Reading, were taken up:
Changing the Width of Sidewalks on the South Side of Dwight Street
Between Goettingen and Brussels Streets from 10 to 20 Feet.
File No. 12947, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
(See subseqtient action for expunging of record and new vote.)
Ordering the Improvement of Dwight Street Between Brussels and
Goettingen Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $4,600.
File No. 12983, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
(See subsequent action for expunging of record and new vote.)
226 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955
Re-reference to Committee.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, was taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Bright Street Between Shields
and Garfield Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $5,300.
File No. 12523, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Discussion.
Supervisor Arnold suggested that those members of the Board
who haven't had the opportunity of visiting the site, do so, and
moved that consideration be continued for two weeks. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Carberry.
Supervisor McCarty called the Board's attention to the fact that
consideration had heretofore been continued for two weeks for the
purpose of having the members visit the area, and he therefore saw
no reason for deferring the matter further.
In answer to a query by Supervisor McCarty, Mr. Lloyd Whaley
of the Engineering Department, stated that the same formula for
applying city aid had been used in the present measure as has been
applied in the past.
The roll was thereupon called and the motion lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, McCarty — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the pending measure be re-referred to committee for the purpose
of studying the procedure used in levying assessments and the method
used in evaluating land values.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of reconsidering the following
measures heretofore finally passed by the Board.
No objection and motion carried.
Final Passage.
The following measures from Streets Committee were taken up:
Changing the Width of Sidewalks on the South Side of Dwight Street
Between Goettingen and Brussels Streets from 10 to 20 Feet.
File No. 12947, Ordinance No. 9087 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved that the vote by which the foregoing
measure was heretofore passed be expunged. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Supervisor Halley thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola,
that the foregoing measure be finally passed.
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955 227
Ordering the Improvement of Dwight Street Between Brussels and
Goettingen Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $4,600.
File No. 12983, Ordinance No. 9088 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved that the vote by which the foregoing
measure was heretofore passed be expunged. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Supervisor Halley thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola,
that the foregoing measure be finally passed.
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Lucy Tonda.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15443 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for April and May; List Dated April 11, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15444 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Correction of Certain Clerical Errors in 1954-1955 Assess-
ment Roll.
File No. 12047, Resolution No. 15445 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of
Taxes for the Fiscal Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15446 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
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Authorizing Lease of Ground Floor Space at 2201 Sutter Street from
Ernest Patrucco, Required for the West Side Health Center.
File No. 13052, Resolution No. 15447 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Owned by the
City and County of San Francisco or by the San Francisco Unified
School District.
File No. 13065, Resolution No. 15448 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Samuel J. Schen-
berg et ux., for $14,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13076, Resolution No. 15449 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of Assistant Director, Bureau of Accounts,
Public Utilities Commission, at the Annual Conference of the Munici-
pal Finance Officers' Association to Be Held at New Orleans,
Louisiana, May 1-5, 1955.
File No. 13077, Resolution No. 15450 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Sale No. 742 of the 1953-54 Delinquent
Taxes on Property Sold to the State.
File No. 13078, Resolution No. 15451 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of Superintendent of the Bureau of Sewer Re-
pair and Sewage Treatment and the Superintendent of the Southeast
Sewage Treatment Plant, at the 27th Annual Convention of the
California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Association to Be Held at
Riverside, California, April 27-29, 1955.
File No. 13079, Resolution No. 15452 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955 229
Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of Certain
Real Property Located at Twenty-sixth and Church Streets, Required
for a Firehouse Site, at a Cost Not to Exceed $22,500.
File No. 13082, Resolution No. 15453 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Director of Property to Sell at Public Auction All Buildings
and Improvements, Owned or Hereafter Acquired by the City in
Connection With the Purchase of Real Property Required for the
Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13083, Resolution No. 15454 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Dora Lewin, a
Widow, by Her Guardian Louis Lewin, Against the City and County
by the Payment of $2,000.
File No. 13061, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $25,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for City Aid on Various Improvements.
File No. 13062, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $669,160.49, Public Utilities, from 1949 Cherry Valley Dam
Bond Fund, for the Continued Construction of the Cherry River
Project.
File No. 13064, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Re-reference to Committee.
Appropriating $35,000, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Aerial Topo-
graphic Mapping of Portions of the Hetch Hetchy Project; Detailing
of the Area from the Confluence of the Cherry and Tuolumne Rivers
to the Reservoirs at O'Shaughnessy, Lake Eleanor and Cherry Valley
Dams.
File No. 13063, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Questions were asked concerning any connection the pending
measure may have with the proposed $54,000,000 bond issue for the
construction of Hetch Hetchy facilities. In order to ascertain the
proper answers to such questions, Supervisor Arnold moved, sec-
onded by Supervisor Carberry, that the measure be re-referred to
committee.
No objection and motion carried.
230 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955
Re-reference to Committee.
Amending Section 1.9 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Member-
ship Ordinance, by Authorizing the Department of Public Works to
Acquire an Associate Membership in the Highway Research Board.
File No. 13080, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs raised certain questions in connection with the
necessity for the associate membership which were not answered
to his satisfaction; accordingly, he moved, seconded by Supervisor
Arnold, that the measure be re-referred to committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending Section 1.36 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Member-
ship Ordinance, by Authorizing the Public Defender to Acquire
Membership in The National Legal Aid Association.
File No. 13081, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located at Eighteenth
Street and Treat Avenue.
File No. 13084-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $22,466, Recreation and Park, for Materials and Supplies,
Contractual Services and Maintenance and Repair; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13059, Ordinance No. 9093 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $33,030, Mayor, for Purchase and Installation of 22 New
iy2 Horsepower Sirens for San Francisco Disaster Council and Corps;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13075, Ordinance No. 9094 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
The following from Finance Committee, with recommendation "Do
Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
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Appropriating $2,320, City Planning, for Temporary Salaries, Contractual
Services, Materials and Supplies.
File No. 12965, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Delete appropriation of $1,620 for temporary salaries.
Reduce total of appropriation from $2,320 to $700.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure as amended was
passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisor;; Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of County, State and National
Affairs Committee were taken up:
Recommending Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 13114-1, Resolution No. 15455 (Series of 1939).
(A.B. 427, A.B. 2703, A.B. 3032.)
Discussion.
Supervisor Halley explained the purport of the subject bills.
Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard agreed with the premise
reached by Supervisor McCarty that the passage of AB 2703 would
grant the city more privileges than would be accorded a private
corporation.
There being no objection, the subject bills were taken up seriatim:
Roll Call on AB 427:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Roll call on AB 2703:
Ayes: Supervisors Christopher, Halley — 2.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, McCarty, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Measure disapproved.
Roll Call on AB 3032:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and
it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Opposing Enactment of Certain Bills in the State Legislature.
File No. 13115-1, Resolution No. 15456 (Series of 1939).
(S.B. 995, and A.B. 3762 and A.B. 3770.)
232 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955
Discussion.
Supervisor Halley explained the purport of the subject bills.
There being no objection, the subject bills were taken up seriatim:
Roll Call on SB 995:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Reference to State Legislation Committee.
Supervisor McCarty expressed surprise to the city's opposition to
the passage of AB 3762, which would have the effect of depositing
monies received from the Long Beach tidelands oil royalties in the
State's General Fund. He pointed out that the Supreme Court re-
cently ruled that the City of Long Beach was not entitled to such
revenues.
Supervisor Blake suggested that a portion of such royalties might
well be used to improve San Francisco Harbor facilities.
AB 3762:
Supervisor Carberry moved reference of AB 3762 to the State
Legislation Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Roll Call (Continued).
Roll Call on AB 3770:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Urging Enactment of A.B. 131 Relating to "Yield Right of Way" Signs.
File No. 13116, Resolution No. 15457 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $3,800, Public Works, General Office, from the Emer-
gency Reserve Fund, for Telephone and Telegraph Service; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 13107, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee; sec-
onded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
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OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Henry C. Maginn, Police Commissioner, April
10-18; Dr. Watt A. Long, Associate Superintendent of Schools, April
10-15; Supervisor Harold S. Dobbs, May 16-June 3, 1955, All With
Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15442 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption: seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Budget Schedule Approved.
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, requested
that the Board approve the schedule prepared for hearing and adop-
tion of the 1955-56 budget.
No objection and the budget schedule was considered approved.
Adopted.
Memorializing the President and the Secretary of the Navy to Take
Such Steps as Will Assure the Construction of the Contemplated
Super Aircraft Carrier by the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13119, Resolution No. 15458 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberrv, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Request for Information and Action by Congressional and Legislative
Representatives.
Supervisor Blake requested that the Clerk write to the city's Con-
gressional Representatives at Washintgon. D. C, as well as to its
Legislative Representative, ascertaining from them all data regarding
the proposal to transfer APO from San Francisco to Seattle, and to
do everything in their power, if such a move is contemplated, to
thwart such proposed action.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Declaring as a Public Policy the Adoption of a Program for the De-
velopment of Tidelands on San Francisco Bay Between Hunter's
Point and the San Mateo County Line and Setting Priority as to
Methods to Be Employed for Such Development.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 1 1584-3, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Commercial and Industrial Development Committee.
234 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955
Adopted.
Supporting the Aims and Purposes of the Educational Campaign of the
American Cancer Society's San Francisco Branch.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13120, Resolution No. 15459 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
McCarty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Congratulating the People of Israel on the Occasion of the Seventh
Anniversary of the Establishment of Israel as an Independent Nation.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13121, Resolution No. 15460 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Extending Wishes for Success to the San Francisco Baseball Team.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13122, Resolution No. 15461 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
McCarty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Director of Public Works to Attend the Third National
Air Pollution Symposium to Be Held at Pasadena, California, April
18-20, 1955.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13123, Resolution No. 15462 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Joint Committee.
Supervisor Christopher introduced correspondence from the San
Francisco Citizens' Committee on Alcoholism, urging appropriation
of additional funds with which to operate the Adult Guidance Center.
Referred to Joint Public Health and Finance Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor McMahon announced a meeting of the Joint Public
Health and Finance Committee for Wednesday, April 13, 1955, at
2:30 p.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955 235
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for the Proper
Observance of Mother's Day, May 8, 1955.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13124, Resolution No. 15463 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Protesting Proposed Closing of United States Navy Typewriter Shops.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13125, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Urging the Califorina State Junior Chamber of Commerce to Designate
San Francisco as Its Convention Site for 1956.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13126, Resolution No. 15464 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Request for City Aid in Purchase of Traffic Officers' Habiliment.
Supervisor McCarty requested that the Clerk ascertain from the
City Attorney if ways and means cannot be found whereby the City
will bear the expense of providing traffic officers with habiliment
of a design as is being proposed by the Police Commission.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:25
p. m.. adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
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MONDAY. APRIL 11, 1955
Approved by the Board of Supervisors May 9, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, April
18, 1955. 2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon — 6.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, McAteer, Mc-
Carty— 5.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Arnold and Blake noted present at 2: 35 p. m.
Supervisor Carberry noted present at 2:37 p. m.
Supervisor McCarty noted present at 2: 39 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer on authorized leave.
"Youth in Government" Day.
The President of the Board announced to the assemblage that
today was being honored as "Youth in Government Day" and the
following students had been selected to serve as counterparts of offi-
cials as noted:
As members of the Board: Steve Zolezzi, Galileo; Arnold Louis
Ghigliazza, Balboa; James Ryan, Polytechnic; Robert Louis Grant,
George Washington; Thomas Casey, Mission; Sheila Gill, Presenta-
tion; Marilyn Musante, St. Peter's Academy; Bruno Viscoui, Galileo;
George Gerrans, Abraham Lincoln; Roy Jarel, Abraham Lincoln;
John Phillips, Abraham Lincoln; Art Von Wronski, Abraham Lincoln.
As City Attorney: Dan Kirby, Balboa.
As Director of Public Works: Georgette Setrow.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, March 28, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From Redwood Empire Association, Supervisors' Unit, suggesting
attendance at meeting of the Senate Governmental Efficiency Com-
mittee, April 21, 9 a. m., Room 4203, Sacramento, re consideration
of SB 1789, amending the Public Resources Code relating to state-
owned beach and park lands.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
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238 MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
From Congressman Wm. S. Mailliard, attaching copy of communi-
cation addressed to him by Assistant Postmaster General regarding
plans to the handling of military mail from San Francisco and Seattle.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Milton Marks, Jr., expressing opposition to rates set forth in
salary standardization ordinance affecting employees subject to the
provisions of Section 151.3 of the Charter, as they relate to certain
types of machinists.
Clerk to write Mr. Marks regarding statement of Supervisor Arnold.
From Public Utilities Commission, attaching proposed resolution,
and requesting approval of abandonment of a portion of Municipal
Railway Bus Line No. 81.
Made Special Order of Business for Monday, May 2, 1955.
From Supervisor James L. Halley, Minutes of meeting of State
Legislation Committee, in which recommendations are made for and
against certain proposed legislation.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Dora Lewin, a
Widow, by Her Guardian Louis Lewin, Against the City and County
by the Payment of $2,000.
File No. 13061, Ordinance No. 9096 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Appropriating $25,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for City Aid on Various Improvements.
File No. 13062, Ordinance No. 9097 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $669,160.49, Public Utilities, from 1949 Cherry Valley
Dam Bond Fund, for the Continued Construction of the Cherry River
Project.
File No. 13064, Ordinance No. 9098 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 239
Amending Section 1.36 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Mem-
bership Ordinance, by Authorizing the Public Defender to Acquire
Membership in The National Legal Aid Association.
File No. 13081, Ordinance No. 9099 (Series of 1939) .
(Membership fee — $50.00 per year.)
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley. McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located at Eighteenth
Street and Treat Avenue.
File No. 13084-1, Ordinance No. 9100 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $700, City Planning, for Contractual Services, Materials
and Supplies.
File No. 12965, Ordinance No. 9095 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished William Gratz.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15468 (Series of 1939).
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Release of Lien Erroneously Recorded by the Public
Welfare Department for Aid Extended to Joan Lucille Dugan.
File No. 12043, Resolution No. 15469 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for April and May; List Dated April 18, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15470 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
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Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Isabelle Lane,
et al., for $7,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13085, Resolution No. 15473 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from Joint Highway District No. 10
to Right of Way Easements Located in San Mateo County, Required
for the Sunset Supply Line.
File No. 13087, Resolution No. 15474 (Series of 1939).
(No expense to the city.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Dale F. Farnow,
et al., for $12,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13094, Resolution No. 15475 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Simone Marie
and Amy Elizabeth DeTurk, for $13,000, Required for the Market
Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13095, Resolution No. 15476 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Walter A. Wright,
et ux., for $14,800, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13096, Resolution No. 15477 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from J. J. Schmidt,
et ux., for $22,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13097, Resolution No. 15478 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs
Ertola. F< rdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
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Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Hilda M. Gerwin
for $11,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13098, Resolution No. 15479 (Series of 1939).
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Easements Located in San Mateo
County from Green Hills Country Club for $15,930, Required for the
Sunset Supply Line.
File No. 13099, Resolution No. 15480 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Richard Slepin,
et ux„ for $13,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13102, Resolution No. 15482 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Conveyance of Quitclaim Deed to the Southern Pacific
Company, for $1,000, to Pipe Line Easement Located on Water De-
partment Property Near Centerville, Alameda County.
File No. 13112, Resolution No. 15484 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Authorizing Settlement of Claim of the City and County Against James
R. Marston by the Acceptance of $1,500.
File No. 13105, Resolution No. 15483 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, MeCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of James R. Marston Against the
City and County by the Payment of $70.
File No. 13050, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, MeCarty — 9.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Fixing Schedules of Compensation, Effective July 1, 1955, to Be Paid
Certain Employees Subject to the Provisions of Section 151.3 of the
Charter.
File No. 13073, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
242 MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
Discussion.
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, explained
that the rates set forth in the measure were in keeping with contracts
in effect and recommended passage.
Communication.
The Clerk read a communication from Milton Marks, Jr., Attorney
at Law, in which he asked that his letter of April 13, addressed to
the Finance Committee, dealing with certain protests of Machinists'
rates, be read to the Board.
Supervisor Arnold informed the Board that Mr. Marks' letter was
carefully studied by the Finance Committee. The Civil Service
Commission had informed the Finance Committee that they, too, had
studied the contents of Mr. Marks' letter. Mr. Arnold further pointed
out that the City Attorney had, some time ago, ruled that it was
mandatory upon the Finance Committee as well as upon the Board
of Supervisors to accept the certifications of the Civil Service Com-
mission with respect to items subject to the provisions of Section
151.3 of the Charter unless it is clearly shown that there has been
an abuse of discretion on the part of the Civil Service Commission.
There has not been any showing of any abuse of discretion and the
Finance Committee is satisfied that the Civil Service Commission has
given careful consideration to the contents of Mr. Marks' letter.
The President directed the Clerk to inform Mr. Marks of the state-
ments of Supervisor Arnold.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was
passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Amending Section 1.9 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Mem-
bership Ordinance, by Authorizing the Department of Public Works
to Acquire an Associate Membership in the Highway Research Board.
File No. 13080, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $734, Real Estate, to Provide Additional Funds for Rental
of Premises at 550 Montgomery Street to June 30, 1955, to House
the Offices of District Attorney, Adult Probation Department and
Public Defender.
" File No. 13109, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer— 1.
Appropriating $300, Public Works, Bureau of Building Inspection, for
Materials and Supplies.
File No. 13111, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 243
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Commercial and Industrial De-
velopment Committee was taken up:
Declaring as a Public Policy the Adoption of a Program for the De-
velopment of Tidelands on San Francisco Bay Between Hunter's
Point and the San Mateo County Line, and Setting Priority as to
Methods to Be Employed for Such Development.
File No. 11584-3, Resolution No. 15466 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed, Without Cost to the City,
from Alice B. and W. D. Brown, of Certain Street Area in Collier
Street.
File No. 13131, Resolution No. 15485 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Adopting Policy of Recommending to All City Departments Immediate
Consideration of the Use by Lease or Other Means from the State
of California, of Usable Space Under Freeways for Necessary Parking
and/or Storage of Equipment.
File No. 13033, Resolution No. 15471 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed, Without Cost to the City, from
Apparel City, of Certain Real Property Required for the Widening
of Dorman Way.
File No. 13070, Resolution No. 15472 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing the Construction of a Turn-Around at the Dead End of
Twelfth Avenue South of Cragmont Avenue.
File No. 13100, Resolution No. 15481 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
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Passage for Second Reading.
Changing and/or Modifying the Official Grades on Portions of Bright
and Stanley Streets.
File No. 12827-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(In each of the following instances, Supervisor Arnold moved
reference to Finance Committee; motion seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $4,261, Public Health, Hassler Health Home, from the
General Fund Compensation Reserve and the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Operating Expenses; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13138, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $6,880, Public Works, Building Repair, from the Emer-
gency Reserve Fund, for Fuel Oil for Heating the City Hall, Main
Library, Civic Auditorium, Health Center Building and Hall of Justice
for the Balance of the Fiscal Year; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13139, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $5,840, Department of Electricity, from Special Road
Improvement Fund, for the Purchase of Materials and Supplies to
Insure the Proper Maintenance and Repair of Traffic Signals for the
Balance of the Current Fiscal Year; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13141, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $7,403, Municipal Court, for Payment of Permanent Em-
ployees of Municipal Court Temporarily Appointed to Higher Classi-
fications; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13142, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Supervisor Byron Arnold, May 17-June 10; Charles
H. Kennedy, Art Commissioner, April 23-26; Dr. Francis J. Herz,
Recreation and Park Commissioner, April 20-May 1 ; Harry J. Stewart,
Member of Retirement Board, April 27-May 14; Thomas C. Howe,'
Jr., Director of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, May 20-
June 3; Charles T. McDonough, Civil Service Commissioner, April
19-May 1 ; Ratification of Leaves for Dr. Herbert C. Clish, Super-
intendent of Schools, April 13-20; Russell L. Wolden, Assessor, April
15-19; Fred D. Parr. President of the Recreation and Park Commis-
sion, April 14-15 and April 19-26, 1955, All With Permission to Leave
the State.
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 245
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15467 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Acknowledging the Satisfaction of Certain Conditions Contained in the
Quitclaim Deed Dated June 2, 1953, Given by the City to Robert J.
Gotelli and A. P. Rolandelli, in Connection With the Vacation of a
Portion of Verdi Place.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13137, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Statement on 1955-1956 Budget.
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, mentioned
that his committee would be faced with the following problems
concerning the 1955-1956 budget: (1) Reduction in cost of govern-
ment by reducing services to the people; or (2) Adoption of additional
sources of revenue to supplement funds accruing from ad valorem
taxation.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing and Directing the Joint Committee on Finance and Ju-
diciary to Conduct Studies Looking to Reduction in Cost of Municipal
Government and to the Development of New Sources of Revenue.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13150, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Joint Finance and Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim May 28, 1955, as
"Armenian Independence Day."
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13147, Resolution No. 13465 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Statement on Proposed Budget.
Supervisor Christopher: Unless there is immediate action taken in
connection with the fiscal policy of the City and County of San
Francisco, if we believe this is a big budget, I am quite sure that
next year's budget will be a most destructive and staggering one.
I don't want to take issue with any studies that might be offered,
but I don't want to see this matter delayed in a mess of surveys,
studies and procrastination. I think this is a matter that you and I
will have to contend with and any delay in arriving at conclusions
246 MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
will only make matters worse. It may be that we will have to offend
one or two groups of people but the responsibility rests solely upon
us. I would like to suggest that perhaps after Mr. Arnold's committee
has met, that they might consider calling in the entire Board into
the committee, and then decide issues jointly. I hope this matter
will not be delayed and studied for a period of months. Next year
the budget will have to include those items deleted by the Mayor
and to be studied by the next administration. So I would suggest,
Mr. Arnold, as soon as you are able, you call in the entire Board
and the Mayor, and determine at the earliest possible moment, the
solution to this very serious problem confronting the ad valorem
taxpayer of San Francisco.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Christopher called the Board's attention to the fact
that the federal government had seen fit to remove certain functions
from San Francisco and this has likewise applied to private industry.
He now understands that the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
now finds it impossible to keep its Washington, D. C, office open and
will shortly close its doors. The Supervisor mentioned the fact that
Seattle and Los Angeles, as well as other major cities, have offices
operating in Washington, D. C, and have found that such an or-
ganization in that city to be of extreme importance, and reiterated
the necessity of keeping San Francisco's Washington office open, in
order to compete with those cities.
The Supervisor suggested that the committee call in the repre-
sentatives from the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce with a
view of arriving at a solution which will provide for the continued
operation of the Chamber's Washington office.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Public Hearing on 1955-1956 Budget.
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, announced
that there would be a public hearing before the Board at 2:00 p. m.,
Monday, April 25, 1955, on the budget estimates for the fiscal year
1955-1956.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor the Mayor to Proclaim Week of May 16-21, 1955,
as "Chemical Progress Week."
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13148, Resolution No. 15486 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee
for Thursday, April 21st at 2: 00 p. m.
Request for Historical Data on Tidelands Legislation.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk ascertain the historical
background in connection with legislation introduced at Sacramento
some years ago and which was defeated, relating to the reclamation
of tidelands located between Hunter's Point and the County Line
and upon receipt of such information, it be transmitted to the Com-
mittee on Commercial and Industrial Development.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 247
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented the minutes of the State Legislation
Committee covering meeting held on April 15th, containing recom-
mendations and opposition to certain bills in the State Legislature.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Expressing Appreciation to Dr. Jonas E. Salk on His Great Contribution
to Medical Science.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13149, Resolution No. 15487 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by all members of the
Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer— 1.
Fixing Time for Hearing Proposal to Abandon Portion of Municipal
Railway Bus Line No. 81.
Supervisor McCarty presented a communication from the Public
Utilities Commission requesting Board approval to abandon portion
of Municipal Railway Bus Line No. 81.
Consideration made a Special Order of Business for Monday, May 2,
1955, 3:00 p. m.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McCarty: Some weeks ago there was introduced in
the State Legislature a bill which would vest title to certain land
under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Harbor Commissioners
in the abutting property owners. That bill created considerable
comment as to its propriety with the result that it was withdrawn.
However, the premise upon which the bill was submitted intrigued
me to the point of inquiry. It was premised on the fact that that
land which was under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Harbor
Commissioners is valueless insofar as the harbor use for it was
concerned. Approximately 93 years ago, the city transferred certain
harbor land to the state for the purpose of developing and operating
the Port of San Francisco. If it is true that that portion of land
to which reference is made in the bill is absolutely valueless to the
State Board for port purposes, then I assume the State should vest
title in San Francisco. I have had many conversations with shipping
interests and people in transportation business. I have been advised
by a reliable person that the Port of San Francisco is not operating
to the fullest extent and will never be able to utilize, for port pur-
poses, the land now subject to the State Board of Harbor Commis-
sioners. In addition, it will never be able to utilize, for port purposes,
all of the piers which now exist.
Supervisor McCarty mentioned that lands which may be relin-
quished by the State Board could be utilized for waterfront hotels
and apartments, in the same manner as exploited by South American
cities. He asked that the Commercial and Industrial Development
Committee study this matter.
Referred to the Commercial and Industrial Development Com-
mittee.
248 MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:30
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors May 2, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY. APRIL 25, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, April
25, 1955, 2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McAteer on authorized leave.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday April 4, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From Milton Marks, Jr., attorney at law, protesting rates of pay
established for certain classes in the "M" per diem group classification.
Ordered filed.
From Lafayette Club, invitation to cocktail party at St. Francis
Yacht Club, Thursday, May 19, 1955.
Copy to each member; filed.
From Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin, invitation
to attend solemn Mass, consecrating the Centenary of the Order in
California, Sunday, May 1, 1955, 10:30 o'clock, St. Mary's Cathedral.
Copy to each member; filed.
From Redwood Empire Supervisors' Unit, notice of hearing on SB
1789, which would reimburse counties and cities for taxes lost due
to state ownership of lands, etc.
Copy to each member; filed.
From the City Attorney, Opinion No. 943, regarding constitution-
ality of SB 332 and 333, transferring Golden Gate Bridge to the
California Toll Bridge Authority.
Ordered filed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Public Hearing on Budget Estimates for the Fiscal Year 1955-1956 as
Submitted to the Board of Supervisors by his Honor the Mayor.
File No. 12906
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250 MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955
The President inquired if there were anyone present who would
like to speak on the proposed 1955-56 budget. Dr. Lawrence Arnstein,
Executive Director of the San Francisco Social Hygiene and Health
Association, urged restoration of certain deletions made in the budget
for the Department of Public Health by his Honor the Mayor. No
other person desired to speak on the subject.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed Vacation
of Portion of Cityview Way Located West of Panorama Drive.
File No. 11903
(Pursuant to notice of intention given in Resolution No.
15357 (Series of 1939).)
There appearing no protestants, the following recommendation of
Streets Committee was taken up:
Adopted.
Vacation of Portion of Cityview Way Located West of Panorama Drive.
File No. 11903-2, Resolution No. 15489 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of James R. Marston Against the
City and County by the Payment of $70.
File No. 13050, Ordinance No. 9102 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
(See subsequent action for rescission and new vote.)
Fixing Schedules of Compensation, Effective July 1, 1955, to Be Paid
Certain Employees Subject to the Provisions of Section 151.3 of the
Charter.
File No. 13073, Ordinance No. 9103 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Amending Section 1.9 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Mem-
bership Ordinance, by Authorizing the Department of Public Works
to Acquire an Associate Membership in the Highway Research Board.
File No. 13080, Ordinance No. 9104 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955 251
Appropriating $734, Real Estate, to Provide Additional Funds for Rental
of Premises at 550 Montgomery Street to June 30, 1955, to House the
Offices of District Attorney, Adult Probation Department and Public
Defender.
File No. 13109, Ordinance No. 9105 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $300, Public Works, Bureau of Building Inspection, for
Materials and Supplies.
File No. 13111, Ordinance No. 9106 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor McMahon moved that the Board rescind its action
whereby it had heretofore passed the measure identified as File
No. 13050, to final passage. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola,
and, there being no objection, motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was
finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberrv, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 9.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Changing or Modifying the Official Grades on Portions of Bright and
Stanley Streets.
File No. 12827-2, Ordinance No. 9101 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Refused Adoption.
The following recommendation of County, State and National
Affairs Committee, heretofore considered, was taken up:
Recommending Enactment of Senate Bills Nos. 332 and 333 in the State
Legislature.
File No. 13114-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Discussion.
Supervisor Halley apprized the Board that he had received an
opinion from the City Attorney in which doubts were cast upon the
constitutionality of Bills Nos. 332 and 333, and accordingly moved,
seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that the pending measure be re-
referred to the State Legislation Committee for further study and
clarification.
252 MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955
Supervisor McCarty objected to re-reference, contending that since
the Senate Transportation Committee was meeting on the bills to-
morrow, the Board should state its position, one way or the other.
Supervisor Halley expressed the opinion that the State Legislation
Committee should be accorded the opportunity of reviewing the City
Attorney's opinion, and suggested that action be taken to have con-
sideration on the pending bills at Sacramento continued until such
time as the Legislation Committee has had sufficient time within
which to study the legal opinion.
Supervisor Carberry stated he was in accord with the argument
advanced by Supervisor McCarty that the city should state its posi-
tion inasmuch as the Senate Transportation Committee would meet
on Tuesday, April 26.
There being no objection, Supervisor Halley withdrew his motion.
Supervisor McCarty pointed out that the financial condition of
the bridge is such that the contingent liability upon the city is very
remote. The bridge is paying its way and adding millions to surplus.
Does the city desire to turn over the 14-million dollar surplus to
the California Toll Bridge Authority? Furthermore, about 150 em-
ployees undoubtedly would get their walking papers and the Toll
Bridge Authority would employ their own group. The Toll Bridge
Authority, Supervisor McCarty concluded, has been none too friendly
to San Francisco over the years.
Supervisor Ferdon: This Board passed resolution after resolution
for reduction and these were ignored up to this year. What we are
trying to do here is to integrate this bridge into the state highway
system. I feel this is intelligent legislation. I do not think that we
should proceed, however, after having read the City Attorney's
opinion. I cannot see anything wrong with Supervisor Halley's sug-
gestion that the matter be referred to the Mayor's Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley, that the pending legislation be re-referred to the Mayor's
State Legislation Committee and that Mr. Cleary be asked to see
that no action be taken at Sacramento until the entire matter has
been clarified.
Supervisor McCarty moved as a substitute, seconded by Supervisor
Arnold, that the Board go on record as opposing enactment of Senate
Bills Nos. 332 and 333.
The President of the Board ruled the substitute motion out of
order because, in substance, it merely reflects an action that must
be taken on the calendar matter. He suggested that the proper thing
to do would be to vote down the pending motion for re-reference
and then vote on the calendar item.
The roll was thereupon called and the motion to re-refer the
matter to the State Legislation Committee lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, McCarty,
McMahon — 6.
Absent: Superivsor McAteer — 1.
Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon and Dobbs stated they would vote
against the pending measure because of doubts expressed by the City
Attorney as to the constitutionality of the pending bills.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was
refused adoption by the following vote:
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955 253
State Legislative Representative Notified of Board Action.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk immediately by tele-
phone, inform Don Cleary, the City's Legislative Representative at
Sacramento, of the Board's action in connection with proposed enact-
ment of Senate Bills Nos. 332 and 333.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following measures from Finance Committee were taken up:
(In each of the following three instances, Supervisor Arnold moved
adoption; motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.)
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated April 19, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15491 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for April and May; List Dated April 25, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15492 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for May and June; List Dated April 25, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15493 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Police Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Phelan Avenue Between Judson and
Ocean Avenues on Sunday, May 29, 1955, Between 11 A. M. and 4
P. M., to Permit the Holding of a Bicycle Race for Children Who
Reside in the Sunnyside District.
File No. 13002, Resolution No. 15494 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adding the Intersection of McCoppin and Market Streets to List of
Intersections at Which Double Turning Lanes Are Permitted.
File No. 13039, Resolution No. 15*95 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
254 MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955
Adding Portola Drive, South Side, Between Evelyn Way and Laguna
Honda Boulevard, to List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited,
Between 7 A. M. and 9 A. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13040, Resolution No. 15496 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adding South Van Ness Avenue, West Side, from Southerly Line of
Freeway On-Ramp to Army Street, to List of Streets on Which
Stopping Is Prohibited Between 4 and 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays
Excepted.
File No. 13041, Resolution No. 15497 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adding South Van Ness Avenue, West Side, from Southerly Line of
the Freeway On-Ramp to Seventeenth Street, to List of Streets on
Which Parking Is Restricted to 60 Minutes Between 7 A. M. and
4 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13042, Resolution No. 15498 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Approving Angle Parking on the North Side of Union Street Between
Kearny and Montgomery Streets.
File No. 13044, Resolution No. 15499 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adding Union Street, South Side, Between Kearny and Montgomery
Streets, to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited Day or
Night.
File No. 13046, Resolution No. 15500 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adding Byington Street, Eastbound, to List of One- Way Streets.
File No. 13068, Resolution No. 15501 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Designating Certain Intersections as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 13104, Resolution No. 15503 (Series of 1939) .
(Northwest and southwest corners of O'Farrell and Polk
Streets and O'Farrell and Fillmore Streets.)
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955 255
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer— 2.
Approving Angle Parking on Certain Streets, and Change from Angle
to Parallel Parking on Portion of Golden Gate Avenue.
File No. 13103, Resolution No. 15502 (Series of 1939) .
(Ninety degree angle parking on Parker Avenue, east side,
between Fulton Street and Golden Gate Avenue. Thirty
degree angle parking on Golden Gate Avenue, south side,
beginning at point 80 feet east of southerly prolongation of
east line of Chabot Terrace, and continuing easterly to west
line of Masonic Avenue. Change from angle to parallel
parking on Golden Gate Avenue, south side, between Parker
Avenue and a point 66 feet east of southerly line of Chabot
Terrace.)
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adding Portions of Mission Street and France Avenue to Parking
Meter Zone No. 21.
File No. 13117, Resolution No. 15504 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Adding Portions of Mission Street and France Avenue to List of Streets
on Which Parking Is Restricted to 60 Minutes Between 7 A. M. and
6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13118, Resolution No. 15505 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Designating Eddy and Laguna Streets, Northeast and Southwest
Corners, as a "Stop" Intersection.
File No. 13127, Resolution No. 15506 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portion of East Lake Merced Boule-
vard on Sunday, June 5, 1955, Between 8 A. M. and 6 P. M., to
Permit Holding of Annual Optimist Coaster Derby.
File No. 13129, Resolution No. 15507 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
256 MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955
Designating Jackson and Scott Streets, All Four Corners, as "Stop"
Intersections.
File No. 10621-1, Resolution No. 15488 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending the Traffic Code by Adding Section 32.3 Thereto, Relating
to Parking Control Within the Property Lines of the Laguna Honda
Home.
File No. 13038, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Consideration Continued.
Supervisor Dobbs moved continuance for one week to permit a
study of the measure. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Dobbs moved rescission of Board action whereby con-
sideration of the pending measure was continued for one week.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objec-
tion, motion carried.
Supervisor Ferdon, a member of the Police Committee, explained
that passage of the measure would enable the Police Department to
have jurisdiction of the grounds about the institution insofar as
parking privileges were concerned.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was passed for
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of County, State and National
Affairs Committee were taken up:
File No. 13168
Approve State Legislation.
The Committee on County, State and National Affairs recommends
that the following bills now pending before the Legislature of the
State of California be approved:
(Supervisor Ferdon excused from voting.)
AB 146, to provide for amendments to the Health and
Safety Code with reference to the Hospital Survey and Con-
struction Program financed jointly by state and federal funds
participating with local government in the construction of
hospital and public health facilities, to include rehabilitation
centers, nursing homes, and increased funds available for
mental health facilities and for chronic hospitals.
(Note: Approved in present form — without amendments.)
AB 1419, to provide for retention of rails on Bay Bridge
until the plan for Bay Area mass transit is complete to de-
termine if the rails will be required in the future.
Supervisor Halley moved that Supervisor Ferdon be excused from
voting on AB 146. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there
being no objection, motion carried.
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955 257
Supervisor Halley moved adoption of AB 146. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer— 1.
Supervisor Halley moved adoption of AB 1419; motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Adopted.
File No. 13169
Oppose State Legislation.
The Committee on County, State and National Affairs recommends
that the following bills now pending before the Legislature of the
State of California be opposed:
AB 108, extending life of Section 17708 of the Health and
Safety Code which allows cooking and sleeping in the same
room.
AB 393, making it mandatory to receive segregated bids on
all contracts over $20,000 in value.
AB 3697, allowing a fire escape ladder to terminate on the
roof of an adjoining building on permission by the Division
of Housing.
SB 1642, relating to minimum amount of state highway
funds which may be expended by the State in San Francisco.
S.C.A. 28, providing that any property owned by a county,
city or county, or municipal corporation, located outside
thereof, would be subject to taxation if the said property is
supported in whole or in part by charges for services.
Supervisor Halley explained the purport of each measure. At the
conclusion the roll was called on the recommendation to oppose the
foregoing bills and it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Hon. Clarissa Shortall McMahon, Supervisor, April
27-May 8; Hon. Francis McCarty, Supervisor, May 17-June 1, 1955,
Both With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15490 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— It-
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1
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ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Accepting from Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Rheem a Gift of $4,700 for
the Use and Benefit of the M. H. DeYoung Memorial Museum.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13177, Resolution No. 15508 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Adopted.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13183
Motion.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby
authorized to deposit with the Treasurer of the City and County
of San Francisco two checks amounting to $50.20 received from the
Southern Pacific Company, representing refunds of unused trans-
portation, to the credit of the travel account of the late Supervisor
Dewey Mead; and the Controller is hereby authorized to close out
said travel account.
Supervisor Arnold so moved; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $6,880, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Fuel, Oil for the City Hall and Hall of Justice; an Emergency
Measure.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13139, Ordinance No. 9107 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved passage; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Blake announced a meeting of the Streets Committee
for Thursday, April 28, 1955, at 2: 00 p. m.
Adopted.
Endorsing AB 313 Relating to the Rehabilitation of the Palace of Fine
Arts.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13178, Resolution No. 15509 (Series of 1939) .
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955 259
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Endorsing and Commending for Public Support San Francisco's Fourth
Annual Teenage Road-e-o.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13179, Resolution No. 15510 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Congratulating the Order of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary on the Centenary of Their Foundation in California.
Jointly presented by Supervisors Ferdon, Dobbs and McMahon:
File No. 13180, Resolution No. 15511 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisors Dobbs
and McMahon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Announcement of Caucus.
Supervisor Christopher announced that a caucus of Board members
would be held immediately after the adjournment of today's meeting.
Reference to Committee.
Amending the Charter to Provide for the Establishment of a Traffic
Commission.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13184
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Endorsing AB 3689, as Amended, Providing for Designation of Hyde
Street Pier as a State Park, and Providing for the Purchase of Certain
Historic Vessels to Be Moored at Said Park.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13181, Resolution No. 15512 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer — 2.
260 MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955
Report on Status of South Basin War Housing Removal.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the Clerk obtain a progress report from the Redevelopment Agency
and the City Planning Commission as to the status of the South
Basin area insofar as removal of temporary war housing is concerned,
preparatory to use of the area as a wholesale produce market.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Declaring It the Policy of the City and County of San Francisco to
Hold an Annual Cable Car Festival.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 13182, Resolution No. 15513 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Carberry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Distribution of Data Concerning Proposed San Francisco Courthouse
Bond Issue.
Supervisor Arnold presented data on the proposed Courthouse
Bond Issue and requested that copies be supplied the members of
the Board.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:50
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors May 9, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, May 2,
1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley
—6.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon
—5.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Arnold noted present at 2: 35 p. m.
Supervisor Dobbs noted present at 2: 15 p. m.
Supervisors McAteer and McMahon on authorized leaves.
Supervisor McCarty excused from attendance. (See below.)
Supervisor McCarty left word, asking that he be excused from
attendance. There being no objection, request granted.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, April 11, and Monday,
April 18, 1955, were considered read and approved.
(See subsequent action for rescission of motion approving Journal
of Proceedings for Monday, April 11, 1955.)
Communications.
From Philip F. Landis, Chairman of the San Francisco Parking
and Transit Council, suggesting that the Board consider another type
of arrangement in connection with the appointment of a committee
to study one-way street traffic on portions of Post and O'Farrell
Streets.
Referred to Police Committee.
From San Francisco Municipal Conference, letter addressed to
Supervisor James L. Halley, Chairman of the County, State and
National Affairs Committee, requesting his Committee hold a hear-
ing on SB 593 and AB 806, relating to salaries for employees of the
Municipal Court.
Motion.
Supervisor Ertola moved that the subject matter be discussed at
this time. There being no second, motion tost and the President
thereupon referred the letter to the County, State and National Affairs
Committee.
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262 MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955
From Acting Mayor, Byron Arnold, quoting telegram received
from Congressman John F. Shelley, regarding intention of the Quar-
termaster General of the Army to discontinue movement of perishable
foods intended for the Pacific, through the City of Seattle, and that
if present plans are approved, future shipments will go through
San Francisco, and urging that San Franciscans approve the pro-
posed plan.
Reference to Maritime Committee.
Supervisor Blake suggested that the mattter be referred to the
Mayor's Maritime Committee and that the Clerk of the Board inform
our congressional representatives at Washington, D. C, as well as our
Legislative Representative and urge their support of the proposed
plan of the Army.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Police Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Amending the Traffic Code by Adding Section 32.3 Thereto, Relating to
Parking Control Within the Property Lines of the Laguna Honda
Home.
File No. 13038, Ordinance No. 9108 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following from Finance Committee were taken up:
(In each of the following measures, Supervisor Dobbs moved
adoption or continuance for one week. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Ferdon and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Eva Dollin.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15517 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Leon Del Marty.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15518 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 4.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Lucie Gezelin.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15519 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Fefdon Han?— 7°rS ^^ Carberry' Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 4.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955 263
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Reuben Lindenbaum.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15520 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Michael Prince.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15521 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated April 26, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15522 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for May and June; List Dated May 2, 1955.
. File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15523 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15524 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Consideration Continued.
Confirming Lease of Property Located at the Northwest Corner of
McKinnon Avenue and Phelps Street to Arthur R. Viargues.
File No. 10530-3, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from the Housing
Authority of the City and County of San Francisco for $40,483.45,
Required for School Project No. 27.
File No. 13132, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
264 MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955
Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of Certain
Land Located in San Mateo County, Required for the San Francisco
International Airport.
File No. 13152, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Gordon C. Dettner,
et ux., for $13,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13156, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Maude Marston
for $35,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13157, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Authorizing Transfer of Jurisdiction of Certain Real Property from the
Police Department to the Department of Public Works.
File No. 13167, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Authorizing Exchange of Certain Easements With the State of Cali-
fornia, and Located in the Vicinity of the Dumbarton Bridge, San
Mateo County, Required for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13160, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Consideration continued one week.
Appropriating $3,361, Public Works, Bureau of Street Repair, from
Special Road Improvement Fund, for Truck Hire for the Remainder
of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 13155, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Appropriating $202,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Traffic Signals.
File No. 13134, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Consideration continued one week.
Appropriating $3,800, Public Works, General Office, from Emergency
Reserve Fund for Telephone and Telegraph; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13107, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Attendance of Three Members of the Water Department
at the Conference of the American Water Works Association, to Be
Held at Chicago, Illinois, June 12-17, 1955.
File No. 13128, Ordinance No. 15525 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955 265
Acknowledging the Satisfaction of Certain Conditions Contained in
Quitclaim Deed Dated June 2, 1953, Given by the City to Robert J.
Gotelli and A. P. Rolandelli in Connection With the Vacation of
Portion of Verdi Place.
File No. 13137, Resolution No. 15526 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $3,600, Public Health, Emergency Hospitals, for Holiday
Pay and Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13108, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Appropriating $574,747, Water Department, for Diamond Heights Water
System and Western Addition Redevelopment Project.
File No. 13110, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Ronald S. Zimmer-
man Against the City and County by the Payment of $3,500.
File No. 13130, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Appropriating $11,583, Electricity, for Installing Underground Fire
Alarm System on Chestnut Street Between Van Ness Avenue and
Scott Street.
File No. 13135, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Appropriating $500, Board of Permit Appeals, to Provide Fees for
Members Attending Regular Meetings to Be Held During the Re-
mainder of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 13136, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
266 MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955
Appropriating $398, Public Welfare, for Position of General Clerk-
Typist; Abolishing Position of General Clerk.
File No. 13144-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 66, Public Welfare
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13144-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Dismissal of Litigation Relating to the Abatement of a
Certain Nuisance Alleged to Have Been Maintained on Property at
3125 Turk Street.
File No. 13145, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Dismissal of Litigation Relating to the Abatement of a
Certain Nuisance Alleged to Have Been Maintained on Property
Located at 238-40 St. Joseph Avenue.
File No. 13146, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing the City Librarian and One Member of the Staff to Attend
a Library Workshop to Be Held at the State Library, Sacramento,
California, June 1-4, 1955.
File No. 13153, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Consideration Continued.
(In each of the following two instances, Supervisor Halley moved
continuance for one week. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs
and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $4,261, Hassler Health Home, for Operating Expenses;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13138, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Appropriating $5,840, Electricity, from Special Road Improvement Fund,
for Maintenance and Repair of Traffic Signals; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13141, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955 267
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Rescinding Action on Designation of Site for Fifth and Howard Parking
Plaza, and Companion Measures.
File No. 11187-6, Resolution No. 15514 (Series of 1939).
(Rescind: Resolution 13919 (Series of 1939) Designating
site on Fifth and Howard Streets; Resolution 13920 (Series
of 1939) Approving Joint Working Agreement; and Reso-
lution 14804 (Series of 1939) Approving and Adopting Lease
Form. Project to be constructed by private, rather than
public action and now proposed and guaranteed by Systems
Auto Parks and Garages, Inc., of Los Angeles.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Attendance of Superintendent of Airport Operations at
the Semi-Annual Business Meeting and Aviation Conference of the
California Association of Airport Executives to Be Held at Long
Beach, California, May 18-20, 1955.
File No. 13161, Resolution No. 15527 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Attendance of the Assistant Actuary, Retirement System,
at the Meeting of the Actuarial Club of the Pacific States, to Be
Held at Coronado, California, June 1-3, 1955.
File No. 13162, Resolution No. 15528 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Attendance of the Treasurer at the Convention of the
State Association of County Treasurers to Be Held at Santa Barbara,
California, June 15-17, 1955.
File No. 13163, Resolution No. 15529 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Exempting Position of F401a, Junior Engineer, Civil, from Residence
Requirements of Charter.
File No. 13164, Resolution No. 15530 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
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Authorizing Attendance of the Public Defender and Six Deputies at
the Semi-Annual Meeting of the Public Defender and Legal Aid
Association, to Be Held at Fresno, May 5-8, 1955.
File No. 13170, Resolution No. 15531 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $1,050, Fire Department, for Purchase of Land on North
Side of Ocean Avenue, West of Phelan Avenue, for a Proposed
Firehouse Site.
File No. 13165, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
(Supervisor Dobbs excused from voting.)
Appropriating $1,750,000, Board of Supervisors, from 1947 Off-Street
Parking Bond Fund, for the Acquisition of Certain Real Property,
With Midblock Frontage, Within Area of O'Farrell and Ellis Streets,
and Between Powell and Stockton Streets, for a Proposed Public
Parking Garage.
File No. 10053-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed
pending appearance of Supervisor Arnold.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Granting Revocable Permission to Madeline Shoemaker and Louis K.
Shostak to Place a Gate Across Acme Alley at Grand View Avenue.
File No. 13173, Resolution No. 15532 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Passage for Second Reading.
Creating Underground District No. 143 on Chestnut Street Between Van
Ness Avenue and Lyon Street.
File No. 12923, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Missouri Street,
Turner Terrace and Watchman Way, Including Certain Intersections.
File No. 13154, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955 269
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(In each of the following cases. Supervisor Dobbs moved refer-
ence to Finance Committee; motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon
and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $4,042, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, from
the Emergency Reserve Fund, for Contractual Service — Towel Serv-
ice; Inspection Maintenance — Elevators Various Buildings; Materials
and Supplies, Building Maintenance; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13185, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $2,500, City Attorney's Office, from the Emergency Re-
serve Fund, for Payment of Litigation Expenses; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13186, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $1,998, Public Works, Sewage Pumping Station, from the
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Gasoline and Oil, Contractual Services
and Materials and Supplies; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13190, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Charles T. McDonough, Civil Service Commis-
sioner, May 1-6; Supervisor William C. Blake, April 27-May 2; Bert
W. Levit, Member of Board of Education, May 1-5; Thomas J.
Riordan, Fire Commissioner, April 29-May 16, 1955, All With Per-
mission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15515 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Resumption of Consideration of File No. 10053-2, Relating to an Ap-
propriation of $1,750,000 for Parking Garage Within Area Bounded
by O'Farrell, Powell, Ellis and Stockton Streets.
The privilege of the floor was extended to the following:
Mr. Elmer G. Johnson, Executive Vice-President, Building Owners'
and Managers' Association of San Francisco.
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Mr. Johnson suggested that an authoritative study be made before
any action is taken by the Board of Supervisors. No evidence, he
pointed out, has been noted that such a public parking garage is
necessary. He recommended that the Board employ the noted Urban
Lands Institute to make a survey for the needs of a public parking
garage in this area and that the Parking Authority be informed of
its findings.
Mr. George A. Gore, Vice-President, Downtown Center Corpora-
tion, presented statistical data showing that his garage had space
available through the day for additional cars, and suggested that
before the Board passed the pending measure, it determine if a need
actually exists for another public parking garage in the area under
study.
Supervisor Arnold mentioned that various city agencies had ap-
proved the purchase of the land, and recommended its passage.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was passed for
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Roll Call (Continued).
Reference to Mayor.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from the Gov-
ernor of the State of California, requesting that all Mayors and
Chairmen of Boards of Supervisors call together in an old-fashioned
Town Meeting the interested agencies, organizations and individuals
of the community to evaluate existing facilities and programs and to
study the local aspects of juvenile delinquency and juvenile de-
linquency prevention.
The President directed that the foregoing communication be re-
ferred to the Mayor for such action as he may see fit to take.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Christopher presented correspondence from Herbert W.
Nichols, Acting Secretary of "Friends of Bennie Bufano," urging
endorsement of a resolution calling for some sort of goodwill or
friendship festival in June, 1955, during the commemoration of the
Founding of the United Nations.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Declaring Policy for Establishment of a Street Traffic Management
Program.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13197, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Distribution of Copies of Measure.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that copies of the measure herein-
above introduced by him be sent to the various departments and
agencies enumerated therein, as well as to such individuals who may
have an interest in the program.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Request for Reference to Judiciary Committee.
Supervisor Halley requested that at the conclusion of the hearing
by the Finance Committee on the measure hereinabove introduced
by Supervsior Ferdon, that it refer the same to the Judiciary Com-
mittee for its consideration and study.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955 271
Consideration Continued.
SPECIAL ORDER— 3:00 P.M.
From the Public Utilities Commission.
Disapproving Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service on Bus Line
No. 81 on Jennings Street from Gilman Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue
(One Block), and All That Portion Known as the Donner-Double
Rock Loop.
File No. 13159, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for a period of
one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Roll Call (Continued).
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
the Board rescind its action whereby it had, earlier in the meeting,
approved the Journal of Proceedings for Monday, April 11, 1955.
No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of the Streets Committee was taken
up:
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Bright Street Between Shields
and Garfield Streets, and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $5,300.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12523, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Endorsing AB 677, Providing New Highway Facilities.
Supervisor Christopher presented a telegram from Fred J. Moore,
Jr., Humboldt County Clerk, urging endorsement of AB 677, pro-
posing new highway facilities which will protect certain state parks
in Humboldt County, and providing an appropriation for such work.
Supervisor Christopher accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Arnold, that the Board go on record as endorsing AB 677, adding
Section 555 to the Streets and Highways Code, and which will
improve highway facilities in such manner as to protect certain state
parks in Humboldt County, and making an appropriation therefor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Notification.
Supervisor Christopher directed that Don Cleary, Legislative Rep-
resentative at Sacramento, be immediately informed of the Board's
action, and that Fred J. Moore, Jr., be likewise apprized.
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MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Frank Finley Merriam.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15516 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Commending Matthew C. Carberry.
Supervisor Arnold commended Supervisor Carberry most highly
for his progressive manner in advancing the cause of tidelands rec-
lamation. All the members of the Board joined in such commenda-
tion.
Caucus.
The President of the Board announced a caucus for next Monday,
May 9, 1955, at 1:30 p. m.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:45
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors May 23, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, May 9,
1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 4.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Arnold noted present at 2:25 p. m.
Supervisor Blake excused from attendance. (See below.)
Supervisor Dobbs noted present at 2: 35 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer on authorized leave.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, April 11, and Monday,
April 25, 1955, were considered read and approved.
Supervisor Blake Excused.
Supervisor Blake left word that he be excused from today's meeting.
Supervisor Halley so moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
Communications.
From Redevelopment Agency, submitting progress report in con-
nection with declaring the South Basin Area a redevelopment area.
Copy to Supervisor Carberry; referred to Commercial and Indus-
trial Development Committee.
From Redwood Empire Supervisors' Unit, notice of meeting of
Senate Finance Committee, Thursday, May 12, 4 p. m., Sacramento,
on SB 1789, which would reimburse counties for taxes lost due to
state-owned lands.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Mayor's Committee on Shipping, Shipbuilding and Ship Re-
pair, commenting on proposal of Quartermaster General to ship
perishable foods destined to the Pacific area, through San Francisco.
Copy to each member; filed.
From the Mayor, recommending the appointment of Joseph L.
Alioto as a member of the Redevelopment Agency, vice Cyril Magnin,
resigned.
Resolution adopted appointing Joseph L. Alioto; filed.
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274 MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Extending Invitation to the Young Democratic Clubs of America to
Hold Their 1955 Convention in San Francisco and Favoring Financial
Aid.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13226, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following from Finance Committee heretofore considered, were
taken up:
(Note: In each of the following instances involving consideration
of measure from Finance Committee, Supervisor McCarty moved
either adoption or passage for second reading. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Halley.)
Confirming Lease of Property Located at the Northwest Corner of
McKinnon Avenue and Phelps Street to Arthur R. Viargues.
File No. 10530-3, Resolution No. 15540 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from the Housing
Authority of the City and County of San Francisco for $40,483.45,
Required for School Project No. 27.
File No. 13132, Resolution No. 15545 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of Certain
Land Located in San Mateo County, Required for the San Francisco
International Airport.
File No. 13152, Resolution No. 15546 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955 275
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Gordon C. Dettner,
et ux., for $13,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13156, Resolution No. 15547 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake. Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Maude Marston for
$35,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13157, Resolution No. 15548 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs. McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Transfer of Jurisdiction of Certain Real Property from
the Police Department to the Department of Public Works.
File No. 13167, Resolution No. 15549 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Exchange of Certain Easements With the State of Cali-
fornia, and Located in the Vicinity of the Dumbarton Bridge, San
Mateo County, Required for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13160, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $3,361, Public Works, Bureau of Street Repair, from
Special Road Improvement Fund, for Truck Hire for the Remainder
of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 13155, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $202,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Traffic Signals.
File No. 13134, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon.
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
276 MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Appropriating $3,800, Public Works, General Office, from Emergency
Reserve Fund for Telephone and Telegraph; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13107, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
May 2, 1955 — Consideration continued one week.
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed
pending appearance of Supervisor Dobbs.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $3,600, Public Health, Emergency Hospitals, for Holiday
Pay and Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13108, Ordinance No. 9118 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $574,747, Water Department, for Diamond Heights Water
System and Western Addition Redevelopment Project.
File No. 13110, Ordinance No. 9119 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer- — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Ronald S. Zimmer-
man Against the City and County by the Payment of $3,500.
File No. 13130, Ordinance No. 9120 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $11,583, Electricity, for Installing Underground Fire
Alarm System on Chestnut Street Between Van Ness Avenue and
Scott Street.
File No. 13135, Ordinance No. 9121 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $500, Board of Permit Appeals, to Provide Fees for
Members Attending Regular Meetings to Be Held During the Re-
mainder of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 13136, Ordinance No. 9122 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955 277
Appropriating $398, Public Welfare, for Position of General Clerk-
Typist; Abolishing Position of General Clerk.
File No. 13144-1, Ordinance No. 9123 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey. McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 66, Public Welfare
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13144-2, Ordinance No. 9124 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs. McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Dismissal of Litigation Relating to the Abatement of a
Certain Nuisance Alleged to Have Been Maintained on Property at
3125 Turk Street.
File No. 13145, Ordinance No. 9125 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs. McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Dismissal of Litigation Relating to the Abatement of a
Certain Nuisance Alleged to Have Been Maintained on Property
Located at 238-40 St. Joseph Avenue.
File No. 13146, Ordinance No. 9126 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing the City Librarian and One Member of the Staff to Attend
a Library Workshop to Be Held at the State Library, Sacramento,
California, June 1-4, 1955.
File No. 13153, Ordinance No. 9127 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer— 3.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Appropriating $4,261, Hassler Health Home, for Operating Expenses;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13138, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed
pending appearance of Supervisor Dobbs.
Appropriating $5,840, Electricity, from Special Road Improvement Fund,
for Maintenance and Repair of Traffic Signals; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13141, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed
pending appearance of Supervisor Dobbs.
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MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $1,050, Fire Department, for Purchase of Land on North
Side of Ocean Avenue, West of Phelan Avenue, for a Proposed Fire-
house Site.
File No. 13165, Ordinance No. 9129 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
(Supervisor Dobbs excused from voting.)
Appropriating $1,750,000, Board of Supervisors, from 1947 Off-Street
Parking Bond Fund, for the Acquisition of Certain Real Property,
With Midblock Frontage, Within Area of O'Farrell and Ellis Streets,
and Between Powell and Stockton Streets, for a Proposed Public
Parking Garage.
File No. 10053-2, Ordinance No. 9115 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Creating Underground District No. 143 on Chestnut Street Between
Van Ness Avenue and Lyon Street.
File No. 12923, Ordinance No. 9117 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Missouri Street,
Turner Terrace and Watchman Way, Including Certain Intersections.
File No. 13154, Ordinance No. 9128 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Bright Street Between Shields
and Garfield Streets, and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $5,300.
File No. 12523, Ordinance No. 9116 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955 279
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Isabel Luhman.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15542 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Rufina Camacho.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15541 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for May and June; List Dated May 9, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15543 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Year 1954-1955.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15544 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Discussion on Civilian Defense.
At the invitation of the President of the Board, Admiral A. G.
Cook, head of the San Francisco Disaster Council and Corps, appeared
before the Board members and explained the confusion that sur-
rounded the "yellow alert" of last Thursday.
Supervisor Christopher criticized the Disaster Council for failing
to adequately prepare the people of San Francisco as to what to do
in case of alerts. Admiral Cook replied that the Council has utilized
the radio and press to the fullest advantage in the dissemination of
information to the public.
Supervisor Ferdon deplored the lack of a close liaison between
the city and state, and between the state and the federal govern-
ment, and called upon the Board to consider the creation of a com-
mittee of the Board which would be of assistance to the local disaster
corps in the dissemination of vital civil defense information. He
thereupon introduced the following measure:
Reference to Committee.
Requesting Study Looking to the Establishment of a Standing Committee
of the Board of Supervisors Relating to Civilian Defense.
File No. 13227, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Rules Committee.
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Admiral Cook agreed that the formation of such a committee would
be of material assistance to his council.
Supervisor Christopher disagreed with the thought that the Board's
committee should assist in civilian defense matters, and that the
responsibility of civilian defense rested with the Mayor, as com-
mander-in-chief.
Supervisor McCarty assailed the federal government for not pro-
viding cities with funds with which to carry on the work of civilian
defense and that the Board should go on record memorializing the
federal government to assume the responsibility of allocating funds
to cities in the furtherance of civilian defense preparations.
Supervisor Ferdon ventured the thought that the creation of a
Board committee on civilian defense would assist in constantly
bringing before the public an awareness of the necessity of adequate
knowledge and preparation in event of local disaster.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk write to the Mayor,
advising him of the Board's hearing and of the necessity for a more
appropriate educational civilian defense program.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
There being no further discussion, the hearing on civilian defense
was terminated.
SPECIAL ORDER— 3:00 P.M.
The following measure from the Public Utilities Commission was
taken up:
Refused Adoption.
Disapproving Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service on Bus Line
No. 81 on Jennings Street from Gilman Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue
(One Block), and All That Portion Known as the Donner-Double
Rock Loop.
File No. 13159, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
No interested parties appeared to speak on the measure; thereupon
the roll was called and the foregoing measure was refused adoption
by the following vote:
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Resumption of Consideration of Measures Consideration of Which Was
Temporarily Postponed.
Appropriating $3,800, Public Works, General Office, from Emergency
Reserve Fund for Telephone and Telegraph; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13107, Ordinance No. 9109 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $4,261, Hassler Health Home, for Operating Expenses;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13138, Ordinance No. 9110 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
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Appropriating $5,840, Electricity, from Special Road Improvement Fund,
for Maintenance and Repair of Traffic Signals; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13141, Ordinance No. 9111 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Recommendations of Finance Committee (Continued.)
Designating Site on Fifth and Mission Streets for Use as a Public
Off-Street Parking Facility; Determining Necessity for Acquisition
Thereof, and Requesting Submittal of Joint Working Agreement in
Connection Therewith.
File No. 12569-1, Resolution No. 15538 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Approving Joint Working Agreement Between the City and County of
San Francisco and the Parking Authority, Relative to the Acquisition
of Land, Leasing of Property, and the Construction of Off-Street
Parking Facility at Fifth and Mission Streets, and Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute Agreement in Connection Therewith.
File No. 12569-2, Resolution No. 15539 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by the
State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13172, Resolution No. 15550 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Edith Cordes for
$8,750, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13174, Resolution No. 15551 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deeds from Joint Highway District No. 10
and the California Pacific Title Insurance Company to Water Pipe
Line Easements Located in San Mateo County Required for the
Sunset Supply Line, San Andreas Branch.
File No. 13175, Resolution No. 15552 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
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Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of a Right
of Way Easement Required for the Proposed Hillsborough Aqueduct
Tunnel Located in San Mateo County, for a Sum Not to Exceed $2,500.
File No. 13176, Resolution No. 15553 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Waiving the Statute of Limitations and Authorizing the Controller to
Issue Warrant in Favor of Kathleen B. Mino in Sum of $3.82.
File No. 13188, Resolution No. 15554 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of Two Representatives of the Civil Service
Commission at the Western Regional Conference of the Civil Service
Assembly of the United States and Canada, to Be Held at Hoberg's,
Lake County, California, May 23-25, 1955.
File No. 13189, Resolution No. 15555 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Fixing Patient Day Rates for Services Furnished by City and County
Institutions and Repealing Resolution No. 14564 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13191, Resolution No. 15556 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $20,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Extension of Existing Wall on North Side of Crisp Road
to Southwesterly Line of Oakdale Avenue.
File No. 13166, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $4,042, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Operating Expenses; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13185, Ordinance No. 9112 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
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Appropriating $2,500, City Attorney, from Emergency Reserve Fund,
for Payment of Litigation Expenses; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13186, Ordinance No. 9113 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Re-reference to Finance Committee.
The following measure from Finance Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Appropriating $9,245, Fire Department, for Overtime and Holiday
Allowance.
File No. 13187, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
(Allowance for overtime — Uniformed Force $4,460
Holiday overtime — Uniformed Force 4,600
Holiday overtime — Miscellaneous
(Pumping Stations) 185
Proposed amendment is as follows:
Delete $4,600 for holiday overtime — Uniformed Force.
Reduce total of appropriation from $9,245 to $4,645.)
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to Finance Committee; mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
The following measure from Joint Finance and Streets Committee,
with recommendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Appropriating $4,200, Public Works, from 1944 Sewer Bond Funds, for
the Purpose of Defraying Two-Thirds of the Cost of the Main Sewer
and Manholes in Innes Avenue Between Hawes and Ingalls Streets.
File No. 13017, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Reduce amount of appropriation from $4,200 to $2,100, to
provide funds to defray one-third of the cost.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor McCarty.
No objection and motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and
it was passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Joint Finance and Streets Com-
mittee was taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Innes Avenue Between Hawes and Ingalls
Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of $2,100.
File No. 12248, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
284 MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955
Final Passage.
The following measure from Finance Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Appropriating $1,998, Public Works, Sewage Pumping Stations, from
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Gasoline and Oil, Contractual Services
and Materials and Supplies ; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13190, Ordinance No. 9114 (Series of 1939).
(Gasoline and Oil $ 180
Contractual Services 1,345
Materials and Supplies 473
Proposed amendment is as follows:
Reduce appropriation for Gasoline and Oil from $180 to $80;
Reduce appropriation for Materials and Supplies from $473
to $240;
Reduce total appropriation from $1,998 to $1,665.)
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor McCarty.
No objection and motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and
it was finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(Note: In each of the following instances, Supervisor Arnold moved
reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor
McCarty and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $38,763.84, Retirement System, from the Emergency Re-
serve Fund, for Compensation Insurance Under the Workmen's Com-
pensation Laws of the State of California for the Balance of the
Current Fiscal Year; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13199, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $3,000, Recreation and Park, for Temporary Salaries and
Material and Supplies for Recreational Units; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13200, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $10,000, Public Works, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Heat, Light and Power for Sewage and Waste Treatment
Plants; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13207, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $2,560, Public Works, Bureau of Sewer Repair, from the
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Overtime and Truck Hire; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13208, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
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Appropriating $1,474, Coroner's Office, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for the Payment of Temporary Salaries; an Emergency Meas-
ure.
File No. 13222, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Super-
visors, May 13-20; Mayor Elmer E. Robinson, May 16-23; Oliver M.
Rousseau, Public Utilities Commissioner, May 16-23; Sidney M. Ehr-
man. Member of Board of Trustees of the War Memorial, May 6-June
1, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15534 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Motion Authorizing Supervisor Harold S. Dobbs to Visit City of New
Orleans.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
enroute home to San Francisco from the convention of the United
States Conference of Mayor, Supervisor Harold S. Dobbs be author-
ized to visit the City of New Orleans to make a study of municipal
affairs and operations, particularly those relating to port facilities and
administration.
File No. 11801-3
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
Approving Appointment of Joseph L. Alioto to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City and County of San Francisco, Vice Cyril Magnin,
Resigned.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13228, Resolution No. 15536 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
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Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Christopher introduced a communication from the Chief
Administrative Officer, posing several questions relative to city policy
with respect to the proposed construction of a federal courthouse
and office building.
Referred to Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Requesting Finance Committee to Find Ways and Means of Meeting
Deficit of $2,400 Involved in the Conduct of the Fifth Annual Model
United Nations' Conference.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13229, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Reference to State Legislation Committee.
Supervisor Christopher introduced correspondence from the Board
of State Harbor Commissioners, urging approval of SB 736 (as
amended), proposing to equalize method of taxing cotton in bales
produced in California.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee for ref-
erence to the State Legislation Committee.
References to Committees.
Supervisor Dobbs introduced the following communications:
1. From Peerless Oil Company, posing questions with respect to
sales tax on sale of fuel for space heating and water heating purposes
in San Francisco.
Referred to Finance Committee.
2. From M. Fisher and Son, requesting amendment to the Billboard
Ordinance, by prohibiting such signs on the east side of Bayshore
Boulevard from Paul to Fitzgerald Street.
Referred to Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting his Honor the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee for
the Proper Observance of Independence Day.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12049, Resolution No. 15535 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Commending the Helpers of the Holy Souls on Their Centenary
Observance.
Jointly presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13230, Resolution No. 15537 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955 287
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon presented a communication from the City At-
torney, advising that his office was presently drafting an agreement
between the City and County of San Francisco and The Guardsmen,
which will enable the organization to use the buffalo paddocks in
Golden Gate Park for the staging of a world's championship rodeo on
June 4 and 5, 1955.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Authorizing the Police Department to Remove Existing "Stop" Signs
and to Replace Them With "Yield Right-of-Way" Signs.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 12819, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Police Committee.
Adopted.
Urging Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District to
Provide a Reduction in Tolls from 30 Cents to 25 Cents for Pas-
senger Automobiles.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 10322-2, Resolution No. 15533 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Reaffirming Policy and Requesting the Federal Government to Release
the Lands in The Presidio of San Francisco as Recommended by the
Hoover Commission.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 11082-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Urging Legislative and Other Action to Provide for the Relinquishment
of Surplus Lands Located at Fort Mason, for Private Development.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13232, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Memorializing Congressional Committees to Immediately Conduct
Hearings in the San Francisco Bay Area in Connection With Possible
Release of Federally-Owned Lands.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13233, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Consideration of Recommendations of State Legislation Committee.
The following recommendations of the State Legislation Committee
were presented by Supervisor Halley:
SB 1886, to require provisions and requirements of the State
Building Standards Commission applying to building regulations or
standards of State agencies to apply also to ordinances, rules and
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regulations of cities or counties relating to building regulations or
standards.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing bill. Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
AB 1159, to provide for establishment of locally administered
community mental health programs.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing bill. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
AB 2358, relating to destruction of records.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as approving
passage of the foregoing bill. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
AB 3517, relating to destruction of records.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing measure. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer— 2.
AB 147, setting up a San Francisco Bay Area Air Pollution Control
District.
Supervisor Halley moved reference to the County, State and Na-
tional Affairs Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
AB 1329, relating to time of attachment of liens.
Supervisor Halley moved reference to the County, State and Na-
tional Affairs Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
AB 1124, relating to the lien of tax on personalty.
Supervisor Halley moved reference to the County, State and Na-
tional Affairs Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
SB 388, to provide that if the need for a new bridge arises, the
Toll Bridge Authority may reimpose tolls on bridges which have
become toll-free and would offer competition to the new bridge.
Super-visor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the forgoing measure. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor McCarty said he wanted to know what effect the bill
would have on the southern crossing, if passed.
Supervisor Halley thereupon moved reference of the measure to
the County, State and National Affairs Committee and requested
further that the Clerk ascertain from the City Attorney just what
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955 289
effect SB 388 would have on the construction of the second bay
crossing.
No objection and motion carried.
SB 1249 and AB 2574, to dissolve Joint Highway District No. 10
and permit the State to take over its operations.
Supervisor Halley moved the Board go on record as approving the
foregoing measures. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, McAteer — 4.
AB 2932, amending the Parking Law of 1949; AB 2933, amending
the Parking Law of 1949; AB 2269, to provide for use of unvented
gas heaters in buildings in existence on September 30, 1955; AB 2573,
similar in scope and character to AB 108, which allows cooking and
sleeping in the same rooms; AB 3453, to provide that the quantity
marked on a retail food package shall be the net amount of the com-
modity at the time when placed in the package or container by the
retailer.
Supervisor Halley moved re-reference of the foregoing measures to
the County, State and National Affairs Committee. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
AB 3762, relating to distribution of revenues derived from oil pro-
duction on the tidelands in the City of Long Beach.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing bill. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor McCarty spoke against the motion, citing a recent
opinion rendered by the State Supreme Court in which the ruling
was made that the City of Long Beach was not entitled to the royalties.
The Supervisor pointed out that such royalties amount to over 34
million dollars a year, which sum should be transferred to the State's
General Fund and sufficient funds permitted the City of Long Beach
to maintain its harbor. He therefore urged that the Board defeat the
pending motion and vote for the approval of the bill.
There being no objection, Supervisor Halley withdrew his motion.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved that the Board go on record
as approving the Allen Bill, as amended. Motion seconded by Super-
visors Ferdon and Christopher and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 4.
Supervisor McCarty asked that the Clerk of the Board immediately
contact Don Cleary, the City's Legislative Representative at Sacra-
mento, and inform him of the Board's action.
AB 3806, dealing with the establishment of the Hunters Point
Reclamation District.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
the State Legislation Committee bring in a recommendation "do pass"
with respect to the foregoing measure.
Supervisor Halley mentioned the fact that the Board had the right,
under the law, to make its own recommendations, exclusive of those
made by the State Legislation Committee.
290 MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955
Supervisor Arnold thereupon withdrew his original motion and
moved approval of the pending bill. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Carberry and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
AC A 41, prohibiting any city and county from imposing any income
tax.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing measure. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
AB 859, to permit the State Conciliation Service of the Department
of Industrial Relations to conduct a vote amongst the employees of
any publicly owned utility for the purpose of establishing what bona
fide labor organization represents a majority of the members.
Supervisor Arnold moved reference of the foregoing bill to the
County, State and National Affairs Committee. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion carried.
AB 3678, proposing change of title from San Francisco Fish and
Game Refuge to San Francisco Game Refuge, and repealing Section
190 of the Fish and Game Code.
Supervisor Halley moved reference to the County, State and Na-
tional Affairs Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
AB 2074, providing that no subcontractor shall be listed in the bid
of any general contractor unless he shall have had filed a sealed copy
of his bid with the County Recorder at least 24 hours prior to the
bid opening time and shall have had filed a copy of this bid with the
general contractor at least 12 hours prior to the bid time.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing bill. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
AB 2075, providing that in all subcontracts in an amount of $2,500
or more, the subcontractor must provide a 10 per cent bid bond, or
check, for the benefit of the general contractor and also provide for
the general contractor's protection, labor and materials bonds in
an amount of 50 per cent of the amount of the subcontractor's bid.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing bill. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
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Reference to Committee.
Adding Section 168.1.5.2 to the Charter, Relating to and Increasing
Allowances to Members of the Police Department Who Were Mem-
bers of the Retirement System Under Section 168 or Section 168.1.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13007-1
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Study of Cost of Making Actuarial Survey.
Supervisor McCarty asked that the Finance Committee consider
providing funds to cover cost of making an actuarial survey in con-
nection with the charter amendment hereinabove introduced by him,
the Retirement System having estimated the expense in the neighbor-
hood of $850.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreement Between the Secretary-
General of the United Nations and the City and County of San
Francisco, Relating to Arrangements for the Commemoration in San
Francisco of the Tenth Anniversary of the Signing of the United
Nations Charter.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13234, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Report Requested of Controller.
Supervisor McCarty asked that the Clerk send a copy of the agree-
ment hereinabove mentioned to the Controller for report.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Approval of AB 2008.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as approving
AB 2008, as amended, providing for the designation of the Ferry
Building and adjoining area as an historical monument and providing
funds therefor.
File No. 12078-1
Supervisor Carberry seconded the motion and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
RECESS.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the Board now recess until the
hour of 2:00 p. m. Thursday, May 12, 1955, at which time it will con-
sider the budget for the fiscal year 1955-1956 and such other matters
as may properly come before the Board. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Halley and, there being no objection, motion carried.
The Board recessed at the hour of 5: 25 p. m.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
292 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Thursday,
May 12, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board met in recessed session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McAteer on official leave of absence.
Supervisor Carberry excused from attendance at 2:45 p. m. for
30 minutes.
Supervisor Arnold explained that the Finance Committee had given
very serious consideration to the budget and had reduced it by over
$2,000,000, but even with said reduction the budget as recommended
by the Committee totaled $5,470,139 more than the current budget.
Supervisor Arnold then explained the various items that necessi-
tated the increase, i.e., the school budget, increase in employments,
and salary increases pursuant to salary standardization. Also, that
during the month of July it would be necessary to review the salaries
of policemen, firemen and per diem employees.
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
Board proceed to consider the various departmental budgets and the
Finance Committee recommendations in connection therewith, com-
mencing with Index 1.
Supervisor Halley requested that he be excused at 6 p. m.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor Carberry requested that he be excused for 30 minutes
to attend a meeting of Joint Highway District No. 10.
No objection and request granted.
The motion of Supervisor Arnold carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved that the
following recommendation of the County, State and National Affairs
Committee be taken up out of order.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Approving S.B. 736, as Amended, Proposing to Equalize Method of
Taxation of Cotton in Bales Produced in California.
File No. 13248
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 293
Recommendations of the Finance Committee.
Budget— 1955-1956.
INDEX 1— BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page Line Item From To Reduction
6 22 Legisative Expense $10,000 $5,000 $5,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Board of Supervisors budget after amendment as recommended
by the Finance Committee and inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet 1, line 6 — Republican Convention — $150,000.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 2— MAYOR
Page Line Item From To Reduction
13 30 Legislative Expense $49,500 $48,000 $1,500
14 24 Mayor's Special Fund 6,500 4,500 2,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Mayor's budget after amendment as recommended by
the Finance Committee and inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
1 17 Official Printing and
Advertising $ 3,000
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
INDEX 2.76— MAYOR, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Redevelopment Agency's budget as submitted by the
Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
INDEX 2.77— MAYOR, PARKING AUTHORITY OF
SAN FRANCISCO
Page Line Item From To Reduction
20 10 Fees and Other Compensa-
tions— Members Parking
Authority $ 1,750 $ 1,000 $ 750
22 2 Other Professional Services 2,000 -0- 2,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Parking Authority's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
294 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 2.78— MAYOR, SAN FRANCISCO DISASTER COUNCIL
AND CORPS
Page Line Item From To Reduction
28 17 Postage $ 2,300 $ 1,800 $ 500
30 2 Use of Employees' Cars 300 -0- 300
30 14 City Directory 70 -0- 70
30 15 Stationery and Office Supplies 2,400 2,000 400
30 16 Photography Supplies 600 -0- 600
32 8 Tape Recorder 225 -0- 225
32 11 Film Splicer 40 -0- 40
43 3 Maintenance and Repair —
Automotive Equipment ... 220 50 170
43 4 Maintenance and Repair —
Other Equipment 2,000 500 1,500
45 7 Rescue and First Aid
Radio Network 10,000 -0- 10,000
45 8 Mobile Communications
Control Center 27,500 -0- 27,500
45 9 Conelrad Receivers 300 -0- 300
45 10 Goneet Communicator 230 -0- 230
48 5 Miscellaneous Contractual . . . 3,000 1,500 1,500
48 16 Small Tools 762 -0- 762
48 17 Shop and Field Supplies 522 75 447
48 18 Lumber and Millwork 200 100 100
48 19 Miscellaneous Hardware 240 50 190
48 20 Electrical Supplies 746 100 646
48 23 Drygoods and Wearing
Apparel 1,272 -0- 1,272
48 24 Household and Institutional
Supplies 408 50 358
48 25 Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals 2,192 -0- 2,192
48 26 Hospital and Laboratory
Supplies 2,348 -0- 2,348
50 7 Pump Units 1,800 -0- 1,800
50 8 Rescue Equipment 7,500 -0- 7,500
50 9 Medical Equipment 935 -0- 935
55 9 Range Spotting Telescope 95 -0- 95
55 10 Public Address 900 -0- 900
60 13 1 1/2 Inch Fire Hose 3,810 -0- 3,810
60 14 Gleason Valves 13,518 -0- 13,518
60 15 Pump Tank Extinguishers . . . 1,015 -0- 1,015
60 16 Ceiling Hooks 1,160 -0- L160
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the San Francisco Disaster Council and Corps' budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
In response to inquiry by Supervisor Halley as to whether or not
the reductions as recommended by the Finance Committee would
impair the efficient operations of the Disaster Council, Admiral Cook
replied that inasmuch as he had just received a copy of the Finance
Committee recommendations he would require a little time to study
them before he could intelligently answer the question.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved that
consideration of the departmental budget be temporarily postponed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 295
INDEX 3— ASSESSOR
Page Line Item From To Reduction
64 6 Cashier — 1 $ 6,000 -0- $6,000
64 10 Key Punch Operator,
IBM — 1 24,560 21,440 3,120
64 11 Tabulating Machine
Operator, IBM — 1 33,495 29,895 3,600
64 22 Land Appraiser —3 89,580 73,740 15,840
64 25 Building Appraiser —8 165,440 123,200 42,240
64 28 Property Auditor —2 168,220 157,660 10,560
66 2 Administrative Aide . . .— 1 5,760 -0- 5,760
68 8 Local Fares 1,700 1,500 200
68 12 Maintenance and Repair,
Automotive Equipment . . 500 100 400
68 31 Professional and Special
Services 5,000 -0- 5,000
70 2 Tires and Tubes 67 -0- 67
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Assessor's budget as recommended by the Finance
Committee after inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
1 11 Local Fares $ 3,480
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 4— CITY ATTORNEY
Page Line Item From To Reduction
77 19 Senior Librarian — 1 $4,620 -0- $4,620
79 6 Travel Expense 1,250 1,000 250
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the City Attorney's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the fol-
lowing supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 9 Senior Attorney, Civil $ 9,000
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McAteer — 3.
INDEX 5 — DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Page Line Item From To Reduction
90 5 Temporary Salaries $ 250 -0- $ 250
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the District Attorney's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the follow-
ing supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
3 7 Moving Expense $ 850
3 9 Telephone and Telegraph 1,178
4 20 Equipment 5,000
5 14 Improvements 6,240
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McAteer — 3.
296
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 6— TREASURER
Page Line Item From
101 1 Overtime $ 775
S
To
500
Reduction
$ 275
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Treasurer's budget after amendment as recommended
by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the following sup-
plement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 6 Contractual Services — Local Fares $ 100
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McAteer — 3.
INDEX 7— SHERIFF
Page Line Item From To Reduction
125 14 Pipe and Plumbing Supplies $ 900 $ 300 $ 600
125 19 Institutional Supplies 2,500 1,500 1,000
125 22 Wearing Apparel 9,000 7,000 2,000
127 10 Other Foodstuffs 12,000 10,000 2,000
131 8 Mattresses 2,000 1,500 500
131 17 Communication Equipment . . 2850 -0- 2,850
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Sheriff's budget after amendment as recommended by the
Finance Committee and after inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
1 8 Permanent Salaries (Farmer Sub-Foreman) ... $ 3,960
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McAteer — 3.
INDEX 8— PUBLIC DEFENDER
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Defender's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McAteer — 3.
INDEX 9— POLICE DEPARTMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
146 20 Laboratory
Technician — 1 $ 6,612 -0- $6,612
146 21 Physical Evidence
Technician — 1 5,880 -0-
149 15 Policeman —9 6,584,598 6,542,478
153 3 Maintenance and Repair —
Automotive Equipment . . 125,000
153 23 Other Contractual
Services 2,600 1,100
156 2 Tires and Tubes 8,100 7,000
164 30 Electronic Equipment 1,833 -0-
166 3 3-Wheelers Motorcycles 11,189 -0-
166 5 2-Wheelers Motorcycles 7,720 -0-
166 8 Van Type Auto,
Mobile Laboratory 6,575 -0-
5,880
42,120
115,000 10,000
1,500
1,100
1,833
11,189
7,720
6,575
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 297
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Police Department's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the fol-
lowing supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 18 Telephone Operator $ 1,116
2 19 General Clerk-Typist 3,420
2 23 Fingerprint Technician 3,720
5 4 Equipment — Microscopic 234
5 7 Bullet-proof Vests 515
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 10— FIRE DEPARTMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
190 25 Inspector Fire
Prevention —3 $ 178,188 $160,944 $17,244
202 22 Promotion of Fire Safety. . . 2,500 1,000 1,500
209 8 Beds and Chairs 10,500 -0- 10,500
209 19 Pumping Engines 100,000 40,000 60,000
209 24 1/2-ton Pickup Truck 1,250 -0- 1,250
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Fire Department's budget after amendment as recommended
by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 11— BOARD OF PERMIT APPEALS
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Board of Permit Appeals' budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 12— RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
252 23 Operating Engineer .. —2 $ 53,508 $44,148 $9,360
256 22 Plumber — 1 18,519 12,346 6,173
256 30 Wire Fence Erector .. . — 1 11,582 5,791 5,791
258 2 Laborer —1 148,780 144,530 4,250
260 2 Locker Room Aide
(part-time) as needed 12,127 8,000 4,127
260 4 Playground Director
(part-time) as needed 214,142 200,570 13,572
260 9 Lifeguard (part-time)
as needed 32,351 29,000 3,351
260 1 1 Matron, Swimming Pool
(part-time) as needed 12,990 10,000 2,990
260 13 Swimming Instructor
(part-time) as needed . . . 2.802 600 2,202
262 5 Travel Expense 1,300 900 400
262 18 Cleaning and Laundry 8,300 6,000 2,300
262 19 Laundry, S. F. State
College 936 750 186
262 26 Pest Control 300 -0- 300
298 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 12— REACREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT (Cont)
Page Line Item From To Reduction
264 19 Maintenance and Repair
Buildings 8,000 6,500 1,500
264 23 Aquatic Park Building —
Roof Repair 5,000 4,000 1,000
264 35 Conservatory — Repair and
Repaint Exterior 20,000 15,000 5,000
266 6 Main Yard Shops — Repair
Roof— G. G. Park 3,500 2,000 1,500
266 27 Funston Playground —
Floodlight 5,000 2,500 2,500
268 2 Maintenance and Repair
Automotive Equipment . . 44,000 35,000 9,000
268 8 Heat, Light and Power 80,000 75,000 5,000
270 18 Drygoods and Wearing
Apparel 6,500 5,000 1,500
270 20 Drugs and Chemicals 4,000 3,500 500
270 25 Horticultural Supplies 11,000 10,000 1,000
270 26 Recreational Supplies 23,190 22,310 880
272 27 Soil and Fertilizer 12,500 10,000 2,500
278 11 Electric Hair Dryers 1,000 -0- 1,000
280 12 % Pickup Truck 2,400 -0- 2,400
280 25 Farmall Tractor 4,700 -0- 4,700
280 27 Automobile Heaters 160 -0- 160
282 15 Toro 30-inch Spartan
Tractor Mower Units 1,200 720 480
284 6 Portable Park Benches 2,000 1,000 1,000
284 10 Portable Bleachers 3,800 -0- 3,800
288 5 Fleishhacker — Convenience
Station Rehabilitation 6,250 5,000 1,250
288 11 Glen Park Fieldhouse and
Gym — Replace Pipes and
Returns 7,250 1,000 6,250
295 11 Builders and Miscellaneous
Hardware 250 100 150
295 17 Cleaning, Polishing and
Janitors' Supplies 650 300 350
295 33 Forage and Food for
Animals 54,000 53,000 1,000
303 3 Overtime 1,800 1,000 800
303 19 Wages— Temporary 32,000 30,000 2,000
305 23 Merry-Go-Round Repairs —
Fleishhacker Playfield . . . 5,000 4,000 1,000
305 25 Merry-Go-Round Repairs —
Children's Quarters 3,000 2,500 500
317 2 Overtime 150 100 50
319 24 Reroof Tool Shed-
Harding Golf Course 500 100 400
323 3 Replacement Parts of Other
Machinery 1,600 900 700
323 11 Pipe and Plumbing Supplies
(tournament) 280 -0- 280
323 21 Horticultural Supplies 2,200 1,900 300
323 22 Horticultural Supplies
(tournament) 2,000 -0- 2,000
325 23 Aerifier 390 -0- 390
327 16 Replacement of Pipes —
Sharp Park 3,500 -0- 3,500
327 19 Replacement of Pipes —
Clubhouse, Lincoln Park . . 3,250 -0- 3,250
327 23 Replacement of Steam and
Hot Water System —
Clubhouse, Harding Park. 3,250 2,000 1,250
INDEX 12
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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 299
-REACREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT (Cont.)
Item From To Reduction
Temporary Salaries 14,000 11,667 2,333
Other Contractual Services . 1,300 630 670
Parking Area 6,300 5,000 1,300
Telegraph Hill—
Coit Tower Heat 5,750 -0- 5,750
347 23 Great Highway —
Sidewalk and Curb 6,500 -0- 6,500
349 4 Palace Fine Arts-
Improve Drainage 6,000 -0- 6,000
351 3 McLaren Park, Land
Purchase 221,500 121,500 100,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Recreation and Park Department's budget after amendment
as recommended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of
the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 General Clerk-Stenographer — $3,420
5 Senior Clerk-Stenographer 4,455
7 Permanent Salaries $ 1,035
25 Repairs— Card Shelter 1,250
3 15 Overtime — Commissary 663
4 3 Overtime — Recreational Units 3,770
7 Use of Employees' Cars 120
10 Transportation — Out of Town Assignments 1,364
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Resumption of Consideration of the Departmental Budget for the San
Francisco Disaster Council and Corp (Index 2.78).
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, renewed his
motion for approval of the budget as recommended by the Finance
Committee.
Supervisor Halley inquired of Admiral Cook whether or not the
reduction of $500 for postage would work a hardship on his depart-
ment.
Admiral Cook replied that he believed that all items originally
included in his budget were necessary for the efficient operation of
the Disaster Council, and that the item for postage was required to
carry out the information dissemination program that was to be
undertaken by the Disaster Council.
Supervisor Arnold explained that the Finance Committee had
recommended a reduction of $500 for postage in accordance with
past experience. Last year the amount of $1,800 was budgeted and
during the first six months of the current fiscal year $1,211 was
expended and it is estimated that during the last six months only
$589 would be used, therefore in line with past experience it was
the thinking of the Finance Committee that the amount allowed for
this item should be $1,800.
Supervisor Halley explained that he would vote in favor of the
recommendations of the Finance Committee on the condition that
if additional funds were required the Board would entertain such
requests.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
300 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 14— PUBLIC LIBRARY
Page Line Item From To Reduction
356 10 General Clerk-
Stenographer — 1 $ 7,440 $ 4,020 $ 3,420
356 11 General Clerk-
Typist — 1 26,285 22,865 3,420
358 5 Supervisor Children's
Work —1 4,740 -0- 4,740
358 10 Librarian —3 144,011 133,031 10,980
366 8 Maintenance and Repair
Other Equipment 130 100 30
366 10 Heat, Light and Power 23,700 22,700 1,000
366 11 Telephone and Telegraph .. . 2,100 2,000 100
366 12 Postage 2,850 2,600 250
366 14 Subscriptions 15,000 14,200 800
366 18 Rental Recordak Machines . 2,300 2,000 300
372 3 Replacement for Machinery 200 25 175
372 7 Electrical Supplies 1,275 1,000 275
372 9 Fuel, Illuminants,
Lubricants 2,500 2,300 200
372 15 Stationery 6,500 6,000 500
372 16 Film for Recordak 1,000 875 125
372 29 Books 190,000 120,000 70,000
372 31 Books— West Sunset Branch 20,000 10,000 10,000
374 33 Cash Register 1,300 800 500
377 6 Rent 13,485 12,660 825
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Public Library's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the fol-
lowing supplements after adding thereto: Sheet 4, Line 7, Plans,
Borings and Services of Bureau of Architecture for Park Merced-
Stonestown Branch Public Library — $14,250:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 7 Junior Operating Engineer $ 693
8 Operating Engineer 1,215
18 Librarian (part-time) 11,048
19 Pages (part-time) 6,781
4 7 Plans and Borings, Park Merced-Stonestown
Branch Library 14,250
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 15— WAR MEMORIAL
Page Line Item From To Reduction
399 19 Cleaning and Renovating . $ 1,500 $ 1,000 $ 500
401 11 Paint and Painters' Supplies 450 300 150
401 14 Cleaning, Polishing and
Janitors' Supplies 2,400 2,100 300
410 2 Canopy Replacements 4,850 -0- 4,850
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved that
the supplemental budget request for Public Liability Insurance be
reduced from $8,000 to $3,000.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Bla
rtola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty,
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 301
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the War Memorial's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the follow-
ing supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 5 Overtime $7,722
26 Public Liability Insurance 3,000
32 Services of Other Departments — Gardener 149
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 1— BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Supervisor Dobbs presented a communication from Mayor Robin-
son, addressed to Supervisor Arnold, advising that the Citizens' Fund
Raising Committee for the Republican National Convention had
informed him that they would not need all or any part of the $150,000
requested in the supplemental departmental budget estimate.
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Arnold, moved that the
Board rescind the action whereby it had approved the Board of
Supervisors' budget.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Arnold, moved that the
supplemental budget request on Sheet 1, Line 6, Republican Con-
vention, $150,000, be deleted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved ap-
proval of the Board of Superivsors' budget after amendment as
recommended by the Finance Committee, as follows:
Page Line Item From To Reduction
6 22 Legislative Expense $10,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 15.01— ART MUSEUM
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Art Museum's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
302 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 16— ART COMMISSION
Page Line Item From To Reduction
415 23 Furthering Visual Arts $10,000 $ 7,500 $ 2,500
417 23 Exhibition— Equipment 2,500 2,000 500
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ap-
proval of the Art Commission's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee.
Commissioner Hagopian advised the Board that the Commission
would accept the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
Supervisor Christopher requested temporary postponement in order
to receive a breakdown of publicity and advertising.
Superivsor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
INDEX 17— CALIFORNIA PALACE OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Page Line Item From To Reduction
423 6 Holidays $1,329 $1,100 $ 229
425 3 Freight, Express, Drayage . . 1,600 1,000 600
425 4 Travel Expense 650 500 150
425 11 Postage 2,000 1,750 250
425 12 Printing, etc 4,200 3,950 250
425 16 Other Rentals of Equipment. 1,400 1,300 100
425 17 Engineering Services 15 -0- 15
425 18 Other Professional and
Special Services 2,950 2,500 450
425 20 Other Contractual Services . 1,500 1,200 300
427 19 Architects' Survey of
Building Exteriors 4,000 1,000 3,000
429 23 Total— Exhibitions 10,650 10,000 650
431 12 Fuels, Illuminants, Lubricants 3,200 2,500 700
431 15 Drygoods, Notions, Fabrics . . 300 200 100
431 16 Bottled Water 75 -0- 75
431 19 Stationery, Classroom and
Office Supplies 2,000 1,600 400
431 20 Photographic Supplies 100 50 50
435 7 Reference Books 375 300 75
435 8 Colored Slides 225 200 25
435 9 Reproductions 225 200 25
437 4 Miscellaneous Insurance .... 1,500 800 700
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after
inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 20 Services of Other Departments
(Salary Standardization) $ 150
1 (2d) 16 Replace Radiators 500
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 17.1— ACHENBACH FOUNDATION
Page Line Item From To Reduction
441 4 Travel Expense $ 100 $ 75 $ 25
441 8 Printing, etc 425 350 75
441 15 Paints and Painters' Supplies 100 50 50
443 12 Reference Books 75 50 25
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 303
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Achenbach Founda-
tion's budget after amendment as recommended by the Finance
Committee.
Motion caTried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 18— M. H. de YOUNG MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Page Line Item From To Reduction
451 10 Gallery Attendant — 1 $58,363 $54,943 $3,420
453 7 Holidays 2,000 1,900 100
455 2 Local Fares 50
455 3 Freight, Express, Drayage .... 25
455 4 Travel Expense 200
455 5 Maintenance and Repair
Automotive Equipment . . . 100
455 6 Maintenance and Repair
Office Equipment 150
455 7 Maintenance and Repair
Other Equipment 300
455 8 Heat, Light and Power 5,500
455 9 Telephone and Telegraph . . . 1,600
455 10 Postage . 2,800
455 11 Printing, Publishing, etc 400
455 12 Subscriptions 400
455 13 Cleaning and Renovating,
Towel Service 400
455 14 Rental of Office Machines
and Equipment -0-
455 15 Other Rentals of
Equipment 675
455 16 Engineering Service -0-
455 17 Other Contractual Services. . . 200
Total Contractual Services. 14,900 12,800 2,100
455 31 Roof Repairs 3,000 -0- 3,000
459 2 Tires and Tubes 50
459 3 Other Automotive and
Replacement Parts -0-
459 4 Replacement Parts for Other
Machinery and Equipment. -0-
459 5 Metals and Castings 100
459 6 Small Tools 25
459 7 Shop and Engine Room
Supplies . . 25
459 8 Aggregates and Other
Building Materials 25
459 9 Lumber and Millwork 1,500
459 10 Builders' and Miscellaneous
Hardware 100
459 11 Pipe, Plumbing and
Steamfitting Supplies 25
459 12 Electrical Supplies 200
459 13 Paint and Painters' Supplies. . 300
459 14 Fuels, Illuminants and
Lubricants 138
459 15 Household and Institutional
Supplies 350
459 16 Cleaning, Polishing, etc.,
Supplies 350
459 17 Drygoods, Notions and Fabrics 400
304 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 18— M. H. de YOUNG MEMORIAL MUSEUM (Continued)
Page Line Item From To Reduction
459 18 Wearing Apparel -0-
459 19 Bottled Water 170
459 20 Drugs and Chemicals 25
459 21 Hospital and Laboratory
Supplies 25
459 22 City Directory -0-
459 23 Stationery and Office Supplies 2,000
459 24 Photographic and Drafting
Supplies 600
459 25 Horticultural Supplies 25
Total Materials and
Supplies 9,000 6,433 2,567
461 20 Kodak Master View Camera . 279 -0- 279
461 21 Movie Projector 875 -0- 875
461 29 1-ton Portable Adj. Hoist ... 400 -0- 400
463 11 Miscellaneous Exhibits 2,000 1,000 1,000
466 18 New Skylights, Roofing and
Ventilation Over Galleries
22-33 82,905 -0- 82,905
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the M. H. deYoung Memorial Museum's budget after amendment
as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 19— CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Page Line Item From To Reduction
473 17 Fuel $ 3,000 $ 2,500 $ 500
473 22 Valve Repair and
Replacement 1,498 400 1,098
477 10 Light, Heat, Power 3,500
477 11 Janitorial Supplies 700
477 12 Exhibit Supplies -0-
477 13 Insurance 1,900
477 14 Building Maintenance -0-
Total Other Expenses 6,750 6,100 650
479 5 Studies and Plans 75,495 -0- 75,495
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the California Academy of Sciences' budget after amendment as
recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 20— MUNICIPAL COURT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
485 8 Jurors' Fees $27,570 $24,570 $3,000
485 25 Tabulating Service
(State Motor Vehicle) 10,000 -0- 10,000
487 4 City Directory 402 -0- 402
487 5 Books, Stationery and
Office Supplies 20,000 19,000 1,000
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 305
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Municipal Court's budget after amendment as recommended
by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 21— SUPERIOR COURT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
494 10 Jury and Witness Fees $65,000 $62,000 $ 3,000
494 21 Maintenance and Repair
Office Equipment 1,150 900 250
494 22 Telephone and Telegraph 2,950 2,850 100
494 24 Printing Court Calendars 9,100 8,700 400
494 34 Reporters' Transcriptions 40,000 33,325 6,675
496 3 Ice and Bottled Water 2,200 1,900 300
496 8 Stationery 400 200 200
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Superior Court's budget after amendment as recommended
by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 22— LAW LIBRARY
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Law Library's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 23— YOUTH GUIDANCE CENTER-
PROBATION OFFICE
Page Line Item From To Reduction
509 7 General Clerk-
Stenographer, 9 to 8 $35,370 $31,950 $ 3,420
511 13 Maintenance and Repair
Automotive Equipment . . . 2,400 2,100 300
16 Telephone and Telegraph ... . 9,054 8,834 220
18 Printing 20 -0- 20
511 19 Subscriptions 75 60 15
511 20 Window Washing Service . . 900 600 300
514 13 Stationery and Office Supplies 4,150 3,800 350
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Youth Guidance Center — Probation Office's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after
inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 6 Maintenance of Minors $20,625
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
306 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 24— YOUTH GUIDANCE CENTER— JUVENILE HALL
Page Line Item From To Reduction
524 13 Junior Operating
Engineer, 3 to 1 $13,470 $5,310 $8,160
14 Operating Engineer, 5 to 4 ... . 27,294 22,614 4,680
526 9 Temporary Salaries 22,000 21,000 1,000
531 2 Travel Expense 250 100 150
4 Maintenance and Repair —
Other Equipment 1,500 1,000 500
5 Heat, Light and Power 26,000 25,000 1,000
7 Pest Control 350 250 100
532 2 Replacement Parts, Machinery
and Equipment 725 500 225
3 Metals and Castings 128 28 100
4 Small Tools 600 100 500
7 Lumber, Tanbark, etc 257 50 207
11 Paint and Painters' Supplies . 245 50 195
14 Janitorial and Laundry
Supplies 4,500 4,000 500
19 Horticultural Supplies 150 50 100
535 3 Sugar 750 600 150
4 Dairy Products and Eggs . . . 20,000 19,000 1,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Youth Guidance Center — Juvenile Hall's budget after amend-
ment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion
of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 Working Foreman Janitor $ 1,242
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 24.2— YOUTH GUIDANCE CENTER-
LOG CABIN RANCH SCHOOL
Page Line Item From To Reduction
549 2 Travel Expense $ 200 $ 100 $ 100
3 Maintenance and Repair
Automotive Equipment .... 1,156 500 656
4 Maintenance and Repair
Other Equipment 900 800 100
551 2 Tires and Tubes 175 125 50
6 Aggregates and Building
Materials 2,000 1,000 1,000
10 Electrical Supplies 200 100 100
11 Paint and Painters' Supplies . 250 125 125
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Youth Guidance Center — Log Cabin Ranch School's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and
after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 1 Permanent Salaries $13,937
5 3 Wages— Cook —$1,730
4 Vacation Holidays, Sick Leave, Overtime 2,596
5 Total Wages 866
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 307
Resumption of Consideration of the Departmental Budget for the Art
Commission (Index 16).
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, renewed his
motion for approval of the Art Commission's budget after amendment
as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Mr. Hagopian informed the Board that the money for the publicity
agent had been the same for the past five years and the amount was
not only for the 10 concerts but for all publicity of the Art Com-
mission.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 25— ADULT PROBATION
Page Line Item From To Reduction
559 7 Probation Officer, 18 to 16 $96,660 $87,060 $9,600
561 8 Maintenance and Repair
Automotive Equipment . . . 800 500 300
10 Reproduction Bureau 300 100 200
15 Janitorial and Window
Washing 3,363 -0- 3,363
16 Other Contractual Services .125 50 75
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Adult Probation's budget after amendment as recommended
by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 26— CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Chief Administrative Officer's budget as submitted by the
Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 27— DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND RECORDS
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Director of Finance and Records' budget as submitted by the
Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 27.01— DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND RECORDS-
RECORDS CENTER
Page Line Item From To Reduction
588 3 Moving of Records $ 2,000 $ 1,200 $ 800
4 Travel Expense 425 -0- 425
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Director of Finance and Records — Records Center's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
308 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 28— DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND RECORDS-
TAX COLLECTOR
Page Line Item From To Reduction
601 4 Temporary Salaries $15,500 $13,500 $2,000
10 Maintenance and Repair —
Automotive Equipment .... 850 400 450
15 Printing 10,700 8,000 2,700
27 Tires and Tubes 150 75 75
29 Illuminants and Lubricants.. 475 300 175
31 Stationery 8,900 8,000 900
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Director of Finance and Records — Tax Collector's budget after
amendment as recommedned by the Finance Committee and after
inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 7 Services of Other Departments — Assessor $ 1,800
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 29— DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND RECORDS-
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Page Line Item From To Reduction
620 3 Lamps, Wires, etc $ 500 $ 350 $ 150
4 Gas, Oil, Lubricants 200 150 50
7 Addressograph Plates 1,500 900 600
9 Miscellaneous 500 400 100
17 Voting Machines 32,000 30,000 2,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Director of Finance and Records — Registrar of Voters' budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 30— DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND RECORDS-
RECORDER
Page Line Item From To Reduction
626 4 Temporary Salaries $ 400 $ 300 $ 100
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Director of Finance and Records — Recorder's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 31— DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND RECORDS-
COUNTY CLERK
Page Line Item From To Reduction
635 19 Stationery and Office
Supplies $8,300 $8,000 $ 300
21 Photographic and Drafting
Supplies 2,400 1,746 654
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 309
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Director of Finance and Records — County Clerk's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 32— PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
Page Line Item From To Reduction
641 5 Temporary Salaries $ 200 -0- $ 200
641 12 Maintenance and Repair Office
Equipment and Appliances 185 $ 150 35
641 14 Telephone and Telegraph ... 340 320 20
641 15 Postage 500 460 40
641 18 Other Professional Services . 20 -0- 20
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Administrator's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 33— PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
664 7 Stationery and Office
Supplies $11,000 $10,000 $1,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Purchasing Department's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the follow-
ing supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 Main Office — Storekeeper $ 603
2 5 Main Office — General Storekeeper 1,458
2 11 Other Departments — Storekeeper 2,412
2 12 Other Departments — Storekeeper 1,206
l(2d)19 Auto Machinist (eliminated by error) 5,403
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 34— REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
689 5 Block Books, Blueprints,
etc $ 1,250 $ 1,150 $ 100
689 6 Telephone and Telegraph ... 525 500 25
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Real Estate Department's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the fol-
lowing supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 5 Rent District Attorney's Office until Dec, 1955 $11,802
2 6 Rent Family Relations and Needy Children
Office to Dec, 1955 4,500
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
310 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 35— CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Page Line Item From To Reduction
697 1 Overtime $8,000 $6,000 $2,000
697 32 Heat, Light and Power 10,200 9,500 700
699 2 Hardware, Lumber, etc 600 500 100
699 3 Steamfitting Supplies 250 100 150
699 4 Electrical Supplies 450 200 250
699 5 Paints and Oils 400 200 200
699 6 Toilet Paper and Paper
Towels 1,150 1,000 150
699 17 Opera Chairs in Sets of Two . . 6,750 -0- 6,750
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Civic Auditorium's budget after amendment as recommended
by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the following
supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 3 Overtime $ 5,048
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk be directed to send a
communication to the Superintendent of the Civic Auditorium in-
quiring whether or not the amount requested in the budget for
"Opera chairs in sets of two," was based on the need for said chairs in
anticipation of forthcoming conventions.
No objection and request granted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Ertola, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
INDEX 36— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
GENERAL OFFICE
Page Line Item From To Reduction
717 9 Printing Annual Report $ 400 $ 100 $ 300
11 Rental Office Equipment 120 -0- 120
21 Stationery 4,000 3,500 500
22 Safety Printed Matter 50 -0- 50
719 4 Mailroom Equipment 942 -0- 942
5 Desk 250 -0- 250
8 Chair 117 -0- 117
723 4 Recreation Building 85,000 50,000 35,000
13 Nursery Building, Cottage 1 . . 10,000 -0- 10,000
16 Incinerator 5,200 -0- 5,200
28 Conversion of Civic Center
Power Plant from Fuel Oil
to Gas -0- 25,000
31 City Hall, City Attorney,
Alterations 16,200 -0- 16,200
728 27 New Sprinkler System 34,000 -0- 34,000
31 Meter Testing and Tank
Calibrating Station 35,000 -0- 35,000
730 5 Reinforced Concrete Fire
Cisterns 130,000 -0- 130,000
6 A.W.S.S. Extension, 10th
Ave. and Cabrillo to 10th
and Irving 10,000 -0- 10,000
33 Sewers in Subsiding Streets . 2,500 -0- 2,500
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Works — General Office's budget after amendment as
recommended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the
following supplement:
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 311
INDEX 36— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
GENERAL OFFICE (Continued)
Sheet Line Item Amount
C-2 4 Enclosure — Maintenance Yard $ 2,800
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Ertola, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
INDEX 36.04— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS —
ARCHITECTURE
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Works — Architecture's budget as sub-
mitted by the Mayor, after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 16 Overtime $ 1,000
2 17 Holidays 2,600
2 18 Temporary Salaries 27,100
2 2 Building Inspector— Sup. Const. (20) 130,680
4 Inspector ( 1 ) 7,320
5 Office Assistant ( 1 ) 3,060
7 General Clerk-Stenographer (4) 16,080
8 General Clerk-Typist (3) 11,595
9 Junior Draftsman (1) 3,900
10 Architect (7) 58,675
13 Architectural Draftsman (9) 47,375
14 Senior Architectural Dratsman (8) 55,370
21 Carfare and Telephone 400
22 Use of Employees' Cars 750
23 Auto Hire 1,800
24 Repairs, Automotive Equipment 43
25 Repairs, Office Equipment 500
26 Blueprints, etc 13,000
27 Postage 125
28 Photostats 500
3 4 Stationery and Office Supplies 2,000
5 Drafting Supplies 2,500
24 Fixed Charged— 45 Hyde Street 2,000
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Ertola, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
INDEX 37— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS
Page Line Item From To Reduction
752 11 Repairs — Automotive
Equipment $ 800 $ 700 $ 100
18 Tires and Tubes 150 100 50
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Works — Bureau of Accounts' budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and
after inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 9 Service Other Departments — Storekeepers $180
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McMahon — 2.
312 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 38— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUILDING REPAIR
Page Line Item From To Reduction
770 2 Carfare and Travel Expense $ 400 $ 250 $ 150
4 Repairs — Automotive
Equipment 6,000 5,000 1,000
5 Blueprinting, Photos, etc. . . 1,500 -0- 1,500
13 Pigeon Repellant — City Hall . . 2,000 -0- 2,000
15 Miscellaneous 200 100 100
23 Truck Hire 1,800 1,500 300
783 4 Ventilation System for
Rooms 6, 8, 9, 10,
Civil Service -0- 1,800
10 Partition to Ceiling Between
Windows, Room 2, Civil
Service -0- 600
785 8 Improve Ventilation Traffic
Fines Area 1st Floor,
Municipal Court, City Hall -0- 3,500
787 32 Install Ventilation Fan Room
411, Superior Court -0- 260
793 7 Safety Treads on Steps,
Hall of Justice -0- 700
10 Hall of Justice — Clean and
Paint Exterior of Water
Tanks and Pipes on Roof . 580 -0- 580
13 Hall of Justice — Reputty and
Paint Skylight Mullions . . 920 -0- 920
15 Hall of Justice — New 4-Wire
Panel and Feeders, 1st Floor 900 -0- 900
16 Hall of Justice — New 4-Wire
Panel and Feeders, 4th Floor 900 -0- 900
795 16 Hall of Justice — Refinish
Hardwood Floors,
Show-up Room 280 -0- 280
25 Remove Screen, Secure Windows
and Air Condition Kitchen,
County Jails 1 and 3,
Hall of Justice -0- 5,000
26 Hall of Justice— Paint
Women's Shower Room . . 400 -0- 400
28 Hall of Justice— Install Heater
in Both Women's Bathrooms 750 -0- 750
29 Kitchen Ventilation, Miscel-
laneous Work, Co. Jails
1 and 3, Hall of Justice ... -0- 5,000
32 Hall of Justice — Change
Large Window to Small
Panes, Exterior Corridor . . . 950 -0- 950
33 Hall of Justice— Install
Half Window 200 -0- 200
34 Hall of Justice — Repair Tile in
Bathrooms, Tiers 6 and 8 . 325 -0- 325
797 25 Install Ventilation, Rooms
107, 110, 117, Police,
Hall of Justice -0- 1,900
803 4 Disaster Council — Miscellaneous
Maintenance and Repair . . 1,375 -0- 1,375
15 Sheriff — Miscellaneous Main-
tenance and Repair 8,000 5,000 3,000
16 Sheriff — Elevator Repairs,
2 Elevators 1,500 1,000 500
17 Sheriff— Service PAX
System 500 -0- 500
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
313
INDEX 38— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUILDING REPAIR (Continued)
Page Line Item From To
22 Sheriff— Overhaul Effluent
Pump, Sewage Disposal
Plant 475 -0-
33 Sheriff— Repair Tar and Gravel
Roofs— Jails 2 and 4 5,000 2,000
805 15 Police — Miscellaneous mainte-
nance and Repairs 12,000 9,000
26 Police — Lay Asphalt Tile —
Assembly Room 800 -0-
27 Police — Lay Linoleum —
Business Office 500 -0-
30 Police — Re-roof Entire
Building 400 -0-
807 24 Police — Paint Garage,
110 Clara Street 750 -0-
31 Police — Paint Police Firing
Line Area 500 -0-
809 9 Police — Ingleside Station-
Repair Roof 2,875 -0-
17 Fire — Miscellaneous Mainte-
nance— Repair 15,000 14,000
813 5 Library — Miscellaneous
Maintenance — Repair 25,000 21,000
6 Library — Miscellaneous Re-
pairs— 6 Elevators 750 -0-
819 7 Library — Point up Main
Entrance (Staircase) 150 -0-
825 5 Log Cabin Ranch — Install
Fire Stops in Attic
Dormitory 800 -0-
6 Log Cabin Ranch — Altera-
tions to Water Supply 630 -0-
26 Purchaser — Miscellaneous —
Elevator Repairs 250 -0-
27 Purchaser — Replace Water
Heater 330 -0-
829 4 Public Works — Maintenance
Yard — Maintenance and
Repair 10,000 5,000
831 26 PW Sewage Treatment
Plants — Galvanize Metal
Chains for Doors, etc 500 -0-
833 7 PW Sewage Treatment
Plants — Repair to Digester
Seeding Box 600 -0-
835 14 PW Pumping Stations —
Balance and Service
No. 3 Motor — Commercial
Street Station 275 -0-
15 PW Pumping Stations — Balance
and Service No. 1 Motor —
Lakeside Street Station 325 -0-
17 Paint Exterior of Vicente
Street Station 250 -0-
23 Repair Broken Window
Glasses, Sea Cliff Station 2. 100 -0-
839 6 Public Health — Miscellaneous
Maintenance and Repair . . 10,200 8,000
841 28 Public Health— Adult Guid-
ance Center — Miscellaneous
Maintenance and Repair . . 800 400
Reduction
475
3,000
3,000
800
500
400
750
500
2,875
1,000
4,000
750
150
800
630
250
330
5,000
500
600
275
325
250
100
2,200
400
314 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 38— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUILDING REPAIR (Continued)
Page Line Item From To Reduction
31 Public Health— Venereal
Disease Clinic — Miscellaneous
Maintenance and Repair. . . 850 500 350
847 6 Public Welfare— Protect
Roofing with Catwalk to
Flagpole, etc 400 -0- 400
7 Public Welfare — Repairs to
Heating System 1,960 -0- 1,960
10 Public Welfare — Wash Down
Exterior of Building 4,600 -0- 4,600
21 Weights and Measures —
Farmer's Market — Paint
Men's and Women's
Lavatories and Washrooms 250 -0- 250
849 5 City Planning — Repair Roof
Over Library 520 -0- 520
851 6 Public Works— Building
Repair — Gasoline, Oil 4,646 3,800 846
7 Janitorial Supplies 9,264 8,000 1,264
13 Public Works — Building
Repair— Fuel Oil 35,100 32,000 3,100
866 13 Public Works— Building
Repair — Accident Com-
pensation, Medical 350 -0- 350
26 Public Works— Building
Repair — Brushes, Stencils,
Air and Paint Lines, etc. . . 2,400 1,200 1,200
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Works — Building Repair's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after
inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 Elevator Operator (40-hour week) (1) $ 4,656
7 Janitor (40-hour week) (4) 13,080
12 Watchman (40-hour week) (1) 3,330
30 Service Other Departments — Accounts 240
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McMahon — 2.
INDEX 39— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUILDING INSPECTION
Page Line Item From To Reduction
873 6 General Clerk-
Stenographer, 5 to 4 .... $18,990 $15,570 $ 3,420
877 16 Tires and Tubes 425 325 100
18 Stationery— Office Supp 1,810 1,600 210
879 7 Automobile 1,450 -0- 1,450
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Works — Building Inspection's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 315
INDEX 40— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
ENGINEERING
Page Line Item From To Reduction
900 7 Engineering Services $ 6,000 $ 5,900 $ 100
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Works — Engineering's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after
inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 18 Equipment— New $ 1,080
29 Equipment — Replacements 510
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 41— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
CENTRAL PERMIT BUREAU
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Works — Central Permit Bureau's budget as submitted
by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 42— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUREAU OF STREET CLEANING
Page Line Item From To Reduction
919 1 Overtime $ 2,300 $ 2,200 $ 100
8 Repairs — Automotive
Equipment 44,000 41,000 3,000
9 Motor Broom Core Refills . 6,885 6,250 635
10 Repainting — Automotive
Equipment 2,000 1,500 500
923 2 Materials and Supplies —
General 1,100 800 300
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Works — Street Cleaning's budget, after amendment as
recommended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the
following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 2 Services of Other Departments — Accounts $ 120
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 43— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUREAU OF SEWER REPAIR
Page Line Item From To Reduction
940 11 Rental of Equipment $ 300 -0- $ 300
24 Materials and Supplies —
General 34,000 $32,000 2,000
25 Tires and Tubes 1,000 800 200
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Works — Sewer Repair's budget after amendment as
recommended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the
following supplement:
316 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 43— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
BUREAU OF SEWER REPAIR (Continued)
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 Services Other Departments $ 480
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 43.01— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS— BUREAU
OF SEWER REPAIR AND SEWAGE TREATMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
957 3 Maintenance — Automotive
Equipment $ 1,000 $ 800 $ 200
957 18 Tires and Automotive
Supplies 300 200 100
19 Replacements and Spare
Parts 14,000 12,000 2,000
20 Plant and Shop Supplies 11,000 10,000 1,000
21 Fuels and Lubricants 2,500 2,400 100
22 Janitorial Supplies 2,100 2,000 100
23 Plant Chemicals 92,268 90,000 2,268
24 Laboratory Supplies 2,000 1,700 300
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Works — Bureau of Sewer Repair and Sewage Treat-
ment's budget after amendment as recommended by the Finance
Committee and after inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 Water Chemist (Extended Work Week) $ 1,548
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 43.02— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
SEWAGE PUMPING STATIONS
Page Line Item From To Reduction
983 3 Holidays $ 1,921 $ 1,500 $ 421
10 Temporary Salaries 2,138 1,500 638
985 3 Maintenance and Repair
of Equipment 3,500 2,700 800
4 Heat, Light, Power 18,500 17,500 1,000
5 Engineering Services 1,250 1,100 150
987 2 Tools — Shop and Janitorial
Supplies 1,500 1,000 500
3 Replacement Parts 1,000 500 500
4 Fuel and Lubricants 440 300 140
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Works — Sewage Pumping Stations' budget after amend-
ment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion
of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 5 Services Other Departments — Operating
Engineer $ 72
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 317
INDEX 44 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-
SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Works — Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund's
budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 45— ROAD COMMISSIONER— STREET REPAIR
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Road Commissioner — Street Repair's budget as submitted by
the Mayor and after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 17 Services Other Departments — Clerical $ 960
18 Services Other Departments — Street Cleaning ... 120
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 46— ROAD COMMISSIONER— STREET REPAIR-
BRIDGES AND TUNNELS
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Road Commissioner — Street Repair — Bridges and Tunnels'
budget as submitted by the Mayor and after inclusion of the following
supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 2 Watchman (5-day week) (1) $3,330
11 Services Other Departments 168
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 46.02— ROAD COMMISSIONER— MAINTENANCE-
STREET PLANTING
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Road Commissioner — Maintenance — Street Planting's supple-
mental budget as recommended by the Mayor and the Finance Com-
mittee:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 2 Gardener (11) $38,280
3 Sub-Foreman Gardener (1) $3,960
4 Foreman Gardener (1) 4,800
8 Overtime 250
13 Chauffeur ( 1 ) 5,465
17 Repairs — Sprinkling Systems, etc 570
18 Repairs — Automotive Equipment N 900
19 Postage 50
21 Services — Tree Surgeons 1,000
22 Mowing and Spraying 7,400
23 Miscellaneous Services 200
3 10 Materials and Supplies 4,142
33 Equipment 11,843
4 2 National Shade Tree Conference 25
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
318 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 47— ROAD COMMISSIONER— TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Road Commissioner — Traffic Engineering's budget as submitted
by the Mayor and after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 6 Signal Maintenance $ 2,197
24 Services Other Departments 30
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 48— ROAD COMMISSIONER-
SPECIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Road Commissioner — Special Road Improvement Fund's budget
as submitted by the Mayor and after inclusion of the following
supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
1 2 Administrative Cost $ 695
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 49— DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1060 11 Temporary Salaries $4,000 $3,500 $ 500
26 Electrical Material —
General 250 175 75
1072 3 Tires and Tubes 400 350 50
5 Replacement Parts for Other
Machinery and Equipment 4,734 4,500 234
8 Shop Supplies 450 350 100
9 Aggregates and Other
Building Material 775 400 375
10 Lumber and Millwork 1,300 1,000 300
11 Miscellaneous Hardware and
Pole Line Hardware 900 800 100
12 Pipe 460 300 160
18 Radio Material 12,320 7,000 5,320
19 Wire and Cable — General
Use— Replacements 8,286 3,000 5,286
20 Cable — New Tracts and
Underground Districts 6,029 5,000 1,029
22 Fuels and Lubricants 3,135 2,900 235
29 Stationery and Office Supplies 446 360 86
1077 18 Truck— Walk-in Type 3,889 -0- 3,889
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Electricity's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and after inclusion of the follow-
ing supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 3 Fire Dispatcher ( 1 ) $ 4,271
8 Overtime 838
3 5 Electrician $ 6,224
—4,807 1,417
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 319
INDEX 49— DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY (Continued)
Sheet Line Item Amount
7 Temporary Wages — Western Addition 11,472
21 Materials and Supplies, Western Addition 9,097
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 50.1 to 50.25— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH-
CENTRAL OFFICE
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1087 4 Transportation —
Non-Resident $1,300 $1,200 $ 100
19 Medical Service and Care 2,800 2,500 300
1091 21 Burial— Indigent Dead 18,000 17,000 1,000
1103 4 Maintenance and Repairs —
Equipment 175 50 125
1109 3 Travel Expense—
Non-Local 8,630 7,500 1,130
4 Maintenance and Repair —
Automotive Equipment .... 4,000 3,500 500
1115 5 Maintenance and Repair —
Other Equipment 165 50 115
Temporary Salaries 2,100 1,500 600
Maintenance and Repair —
Other Equipment 200 100 100
Health Education Aide,
1 to 0 3,960 -0- 3,960
Projector 490 -0- 490
General Clerk-Stenographer,
1 to 0 3,420 -0- 3,420
Housing and Industrial
Inspector, 4 to 2 19,680 9,840 9,840
Travel Expense — Local Fares 6,620 6,000 620
Photography, Blueprinting,
etc 200 100 100
Stationery and Office Supplies 1,400 1,000 400
Class "A" Coupe 1,500 -0- 1,500
Maintenance and Repair —
Other Equipment 180 50 130
Stationery and Office Supplies 1,000 700 300
General Clerk-Stenographer,
5 to 0 17,100 -0- 17,100
10 Porter (Sunset Health Center),
2 to 1 5,520 2,760 2,760
1189 13 Other Professonal and
Special Services 15,000 12,000 3,000
1194 4 Desks, Chairs, Stands 878 -0- 878
1208 10 Registered Nurse, 1 to 0 3,780 -0- 3,780
12 Psychiatric Social Service
Worker, 1 to 0 4,620 -0- 4,620
1210 9 Other Services 50 -0- 50
15 Allowance Use of Employees'
Cars 150 -0- 150
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Health — Central Office's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after
inclusion of the following supplements:
Index Sheet Line Item Amount
50.1 2 2 Medical Service and Care
(Outpatient, private hospital) $38,835
1127
1135
15
4
1149
5
1151
1155
26
3
10
1157
2
9
1159
1165
26
11
4
1171
1186
15
5
320 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 50.1 to 50.25— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH-
CENTRAL OFFICE (Continued)
Page Line Item From To Reduction
50.8 2 2 Phy-Specialist (part-time) (1) —8,160
3 Phy-Specialist (part-time) (2) 8,160
50.15 2 2 Psychologist (1) —5,040
3 Senior Psychologist (1) 5,760 720
50.25 2 2 Sick Leave 750
5 Temporary Salaries 1,765
2(2d)3 Physician-Specialist (1) 9,600
7 Registered Nurse (1) 3,780
5 Psychiatric Social Service Worker (2) 10,080
10 Drugs 5,000
20 Equipment 947
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 51— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—
LAGUNA HONDA HOME
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1241 7 Heat, Light, Power $71,000 $70,000 $ 1,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Health — Laguna Honda Home's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and
after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 3 Practical Nurse (—2) — $ 5,880
7 Licensed Vocational Nurse (2) 5,880
10 Overtime 2,701
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 53— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH-
SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1266 15 Seamstress — 2 $ 5,640 -0- $5,640
1268 21 Operating Engineer — 1 4,680 -0- 4,680
1276 4 Medical Social Service
Worker —1 4,200 -0- 4,200
1283 5 Maintenance and Repair —
Automotive Equipment . . . 918 500 418
7 Maintenance and Repair —
Other Equipment 6,000 5,500 500
1285 4 Replacement Parts Other
Machinery 7,000 5,800 1,200
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Health — San Francisco Hospital's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and
after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 8 Overtime $ 1,278
3 Practical Nurse ( — 13) — 38,220
4 Licensed Vocation Nurses (13) 38,220
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 321
INDEX 54— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH-
EMERGENCY HOSPITALS
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Public Health — Emergency Hospitals' budget
as submitted by the Mayor and after inclusion of the following
supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 2 Emergency Hospital — Surgeon (16) — $129,600
3 Emergency Hospital — Surgeon (part-time) (20) 129,600
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAtecr — 1.
INDEX 55— DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—
HASSLER HEALTH HOME
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1334 26 Mimeograph $ 625 -0- $ 625
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Health — Hassler Health Home's budget, after amend-
ment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 56— PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1340 12 B408 General Clerk-
Stenographer —2 $122,950 $116,110 $ 6,840
30 Personnel Officer — 1 4,260 -0- 4,260
1347 2 Local Fares 4,000 3,500 500
1349 3 Electrical Supplies 250 50 200
10 Stationery and Supplies 13,700 11,600 2,100
1359 4 Sprinkler System 34,000 -0- 34,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Welfare Department's budget after amendment as
recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 57— CORONER
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1362 4 Phonographic Reporter $5,700 $3,585 $2,115
1365 3 Maintenance and Repair —
Automotive Equipment . . . 850 750 100
4 Maintenance and Repair —
Office Equipment 200 150 50
9 Binding Registers, Necropsy
Reports, etc 555 300 255
20 Gasoline, Oil and Lubricants 600 400 200
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Coroner's budget after amendment as recommended by the
Finance Committee and after inclusion of the following supplements:
322 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 57— CORONER (Continued)
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 3 Coroner's Investigator (1) $ 4,625
5 Morgue Ambulance Driver (1) 4,438
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved tem-
porary postponement.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 58— AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Agricultural Commission's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer— 1.
INDEX 59— WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1382 17 Inspector, Weight and
Measures —1 $28,800 $24,480 $4,320
1383 3 Repairs — Automotive
Equipment 1,200 900 300
19 Gasoline and Oil 1,020 700 320
20 Stationery and Office Supplies 375 200 175
30 Truck 2,500 -0- 2,500
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Weights and Measures' budget after amendment
as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 59.50— FARMERS MARKET
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Farmers Market's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 60— CONTROLLER
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1397 5 Temporary Salaries $11,400 $10,000 $1,400
1399 29 Stationery and Office Supplies 22,000 20,000 2,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Controller's budget after amendment as recommended by the
Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 323
INDEX 61— DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
Page Line Hem From To Reduction
1408 3 General Clerk-
Stenographer — 1 $19,260 $15,840 $ 3,420
9 Zoning Administrator . — 1 9,000 -0- 9,000
13 Assistant City Planner . — 1 22,805 17,825 4,980
1410 2 Temporary Salaries 6,730 1,000 5,730
1412 11 Official Printing,
Advertising, etc 5,800 4,600 1,200
1414 5 Stationery and Office Supplies 900 500 400
7 Maps 1,050 -0- 1,050
1416 3 Desks 372 -0- 372
4 Typewriter Desk 220 -0- 220
5 Chairs 150 -0- 150
6 Posture Chair 50 -0- 50
7 Line-a-Time 30 -0- 30
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of City Planning's budget after amendment as
recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 62— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
GENERAL OFFICE
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1426 30 Legal Services, City
Attorney $109,040 $95,640 $13,400
1428 19 Cadillac Sedan 4,850 4,450 400
1430 4 Travel Expense 475 50 425
17 Printing and Advertising . . . 3,200 2,200 1,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Utilities Commission — General Office's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee, and after
inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 Chauffeur (6-day week) $ 1,530
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 57— CORONER
The Board resumed consideration of the Coroner's budget.
Supervisor Ferdon inquired of Mrs. Dolen whether or not employees
could assume additional duties of other classifications.
Mrs. Dolen explained that all classifications include a statement
"and performance of related duties as required." The Commission
permits employees to perform duties that are comparable.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 63— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1441 1 Overtime $ 900 $ 800 $ 100
To
Reduction
1,200
300
-0-
40,000
-0-
35,600
324 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
INDEX 63— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER (Continued)
Page Line Item From
26 Maintenance and Repair,
Other Alterations to Secure
Lower Rate 1,500
1447 3 Portola Drive, St. Francis
Circle to Claremont Blvd. . 40,000
4 Portola Drive, Claremont
Blvd. to Evelyn Way 35,600
9 Market St., 18th St. to
Corbett Ave 25,750 -0- 25,750
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Utilities Commission — Light, Heat and Power's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and
after inclusion of the following supplement:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 3 Undeground — Western Addition $92,350
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 64— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
Item From To Reduction
Crew Chief —3 $41,438 $27,758 $13,680
Gardener —1 7,530 3,960 3,570
Chief Security Officer —1 5,100 -0- 5,100
Supervisor of Buildings —1 5,520 -0- 5,520
Window Cleaner — 1 4,140 -0- 4,140
Repair of Buildings 12,000 9,000 3,000
Repair to Pavements,
Runways, etc 10,000 7,500 2,500
Printing and Advertising ...( 1,000 (1,000
(14,000 (5,000 9,000
Miscellaneous 1,500 600 900
Maintenance — Automotive
Equipment 14,382 13,500 882
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Utilities Commission — San Francisco Airport's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 65— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
MUNICIPAL RAILWAY
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1481 20 Overtime $ 6,000 $ 5,500 $ 500
1489 2 Conductor -positions *1,153 *1,000 *153
10 Motorman ^positions : 1 , 1 1 8 *1,000 *118
1491 27 Sick Leave — Platform
Personnel 287,607 275,201 12,406
1493 5 Repair of Buildings 8,000 6,000 2,000
6 Maintenance and Repair
Other Structures 3,000 2,000 1,000
14 Advertising 17,500 12,500 5,000
1497 4 Replacement Parts, Other
Machinery and Equipment 52,500 50,000 2,500
Page
Line
1454
17
23
27
29
32
1462
5
7
15
22
1464
8
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 325
INDEX 65— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
MUNICIPAL RAILWAY (Continued)
Page Lmo Item From To Reduction
6 Small Tools . .' 4,000 3,500 500
10 Cables 37,600 27,100 10,500
17 Drvgoods, Notions and
Fabrics 1,500 1,000 500
19 Drugs, Chemicals and Gases 800 400 400
22 Stationery and Office
Supplies 82,398 80,000 2,398
23 Photographic and Drafting
Supplies 900 500 400
1504 9 Rental of Motor Coaches . . . 735,098 705,098 30,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Utilities Commission — Municipal Railway's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and
after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
4 1 1 Tires and Tubes $150,000
23 Services Other Departments — City Attorney 6,410
27 Services Other Departments — Purchaser .... 2,313
30 Services Other Departments — General Office . . 893
33 Services Other Departments — Engineering Bureau 1,262
Supervisor Ferdon requested that a representative of the Public
Utilities Commission be asked to appear before the Board and explain
why there was not a reduction in the number of conductors inasmuch
as the Board has approved a one-man streetcar ordinance.
Supervisor Arnold suggested that the Board approve the budget
and send for Mr. Turner and inquire from him what has been done
with respect to the conversion of two-man streetcars to one-man
streetcars and also why employees are not called what they are so
that the Board can have a realistic picture of things the way they are.
No objection and Clerk directed to invite Mr. Turner to Monday's
meeting to answer questions by both Supervisors Ferdon and Arnold.
Supervisor McCarty now presiding.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
INDEX 66— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
WATER DEPARTMENT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1527 8 Maintenance and Repair —
Buildings $ 17,800 $ 12,500 $ 5,300
1529 17 Light, Heat and Power . . 300,000 275,000 25,000
1531 20 Stationery, Office Supplies . 17,000 15,000 2,000
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Utilities Commission — Water Department's budget after
amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and after
inclusion of the following supplements:
Item Amount
Chauffeur (6-day-week) $ 1,530
Water Chemist (6-day week) 774
Telephone Operator 1,116
Elevator Operator 1,044
Hoseman — Ships and Docks 2,628
Reservoir Keeper 5,328
Ranger 1,224
Sheet
Line
2
4
6
8
9
11
15
2
16
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INDEX 66— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
WATER DEPARTMENT (Continued
Sheet Line Item Amount
17 Ranger 2,448
19 Reservoir Keeper 1,332
20 Ranger 2,448
33 Services Public Utilities Commission 32
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Supervisor Christopher again presiding.
INDEX 67— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-
UTILITIES ENGINEERING BUREAU
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1562 1 Overtime $ 1,500 $ 1,000 $ 500
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Utilities Commission — Utilities Engineering Bureau's
budget after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee
and after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 4 Chauffeur (6-day week) $ 1,530
12 Blueprinting 1,300
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 68— PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION—
HETCH HETCHY PROJECT
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1579 2 Overtime $ 1,550 $ 1,350 $ 200
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Utilities Commission — Hetch Hetchy Project's budget
after amendment as recommended by the Finance Committee and
after inclusion of the following supplements:
Sheet Line Item Amount
2 3 Powerhouse Operator (5-day week) $ 4,380
4 Senior Powerhouse Operator 5,100
6 Junior Operating Engineer 1,440
7 Operating Engineer 1,620
9 Reservoir Keeper 3,840
3 3 Overtime 5,415
4 5 Services — General Office 30
7 Services — Engineering Bureau 3,012
5 4 Cottage— Early Intake 1,900
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 69— DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(County Offices, Etc.)
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
budget of the Department of Education, County Offices, etc., be
amended by reducing the number of Associate Superintendents as
follows:
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 327
INDEX 69— DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
'Unty Offices, Etc.) (Continued)
Sheet Line Item From To Reduction
2 4 Associate
Superintendents (—1) ... $15,000 $ 7,500 $ 7,500
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Department of Education, County Office's budget after amend-
ment as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 70— SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the San Francisco Unified School District's budget as submitted
by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 70.50— SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-
SCHOOL CAFETERIA FUND
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the San Francisco Unified School District — School Cafeteria Fund's
budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 70.933— SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-
CHILD CARE CENTER
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the San Francisco Unified School District — Child Care Center's
budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 70.950— COUNTY SCHOOL SERVICE FUND
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the County School Service Fund's budget as submitted by the
Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 71— CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Page Line Item From To Reduction
1615 1 Overtime $ 2,750 $ 1,250 $ 1,500
11 Fees and Special Compensa-
tion, Medical Examiners . . 1,050 750 300
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
328 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
of the Civil Service Commission's budget after amendment as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 72— EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Employees Retirement System's budget as submitted by the
Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 73— PUBLIC POUND
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Public Pound's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
INDEX 79— CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved approval
of the Capital Improvement Fund's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that
further action on the departmental budget, as approved by the Board
this day, be postponed until Monday, May 16, 1955.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Recommendations of County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented the following recommendations of the
County, State and National Affairs Committee:
File No. 13248
Favoring Enactment of Certain Bills Pending Before the State Legis-
lature.
A.B. 2932, amending the Parking Law of 1949, as amended by
committee.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
A.B. 2933, amending the Parking Law of 1949, as amended by
Committee.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 329
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeAteer — 1.
A.B. 147, relative to creation of Bay Area Air Pollution Committee.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved re-refer-
ence to Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeAteer — 1.
Opposing Enactment of Certain Bills Pending Before the State Legis-
1 J lllk ' " lature.
File No. 13249
A.B. 1329, relating to time of attachment of liens.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeAteer — 1.
A.B. 2269, to provide for use of unvented gas heaters in buildings
in existence on September 30, 1955.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeAteer — 1.
S.B. 388, to provide that if the need for a new bridge arises, the
Toll Bridge Authority may reimpose tolls on bridges which have
become toll-free and would offer competition to the new bridge.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeAteer — 1.
A.B. 2573, similar in scope and character to A.B. 108, which allows
cooking and sleeping in the same rooms.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Balke, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeAteer — 1.
A.B. 3453, to provide that the quantity marked on a retail food
package shall be the net amount of the commodity at the time when
placed in the package or container by the retailer.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Balke, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor MeAteer — 1.
A.B. 3678, proposing change of title from San Francisco Fish and
Game Refuge to San Francisco Game Refuge, and repealing Section
190, Fish and Game Code.
330 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Balke, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:25
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
JUL 5 1955
Approved by the Board of Supervisors
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing are
true and correct copies of the Journals of Proceedings of said Board
of the dates hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 20
Monday, May 16, 1955
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In the meeting of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
May 16, 1955, 2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Dobbs noted present at 2: 22 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer on authorized leave.
Supervisor McCarty excused from attendance. (See below.)
Supervisor McCarty Excused.
Supervisor McCarty left word that he be excused from attendance.
There being no objection, request granted.
Communications.
From League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, notice of
meeting to be held on Thursday, May 19, 1955, 7:30 p. m., Belmont
Casino, Belmont.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From the Mayor, progress report on plan of the Army Quarter-
master General to route through San Francisco all movement of
perishable foods destined for the Pacific.
Copy to Board members; filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following matter from the Finance Committee was taken up:
Recommendations in Connection With the Proposed Budget for the
Fiscal Year 1955-1956.
File No. 12906
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
annual budget for the fiscal year 1955-56 be amended as recom-
mended by the Finance Committee and as approved by the Board of
Supervisors at its meeting on Thursday, May 12, 1955.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
(331 )
332 MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that all
new positions set up under inter-departmental services in the 1955-
1956 budget be included, insofar as rates and classifications are con-
cerned, in accordance with the Civil Service classifications of positions
and the Salary Standardization Ordinance, but that any and all refer-
ence to the number of such positions be deleted and that the tenure
of such positions be determined by the Civil Service Commission.
He further moved that the Civil Service Commission include in
the Annual Salary Ordinance only those interdepartmental positions
which are filled by permanent appointments or are ordered filled as
permanent positions by the Civil Service Commission under the
authority granted by the Board of Supervisors.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that in
accordance with the recommendations of the Mayor and the respec-
tive Boards, Commissions and Department heads, the departmental
budget estimates for the fiscal year 1955-1956 be adjusted to make
effective July 1, 1955, the new compensation schedule set forth in the
Salary Standardization Ordinance, Charter Section 151 and 151.1,
Ordinance No. 9045 ("Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
Civil Service Commission be directed to establish in the Annual
Salary Ordinance rates of pay for employments known as disability
transfers in accordance with the rates of pay established by the Civil
Service Commission under the provisions of Section 156 of the
Charter, and that the Controller be directed to prepare the Annual
Appropriation Ordinance to reflect such rates of pay.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
increase in rates for interdepartmental services for construction work
performed outside San Francisco, as approved by the Public Utilities
Commission, be incorporated in and made a part of the Annual Salary
Ordinance for the fiscal year 1955-1956.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that the
Controller be directed to adjust the retirement allowances and social
security charges, in the 1955-1956 budget estimates, as adopted by
the Board of Supervisors, based upon personal service changes and
anticipated savings because of amounts transferred to compensation
reserves.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955 333
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved the
adoption of the budget, as amended in the Board of Supervisors, and
that the Controller be instructed to prepare the Annual Appropria-
tion Ordinance to reflect the budget as adopted by the Board of
Supervisors; and the Civil Service Commission be instructed to pre-
pare the Annual Salary Ordinance in conformity with the Civil
Service Commission classification of positions and the Salary Stand-
ardization Ordinance enacted by the Board of Supervisors, to reflect
the positions continued or created by the Board of Supervisors in
the adoption of the budget; the Annual Appropriation Ordinance and
the Annual Salary Ordinance to be transmitted to the Board of
Supervisors for its action on May 26, 1955.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Final Passage.
The following measures from Finance Committee were taken up:
(In each of the following three instances, Supervisor Arnold moved
final passage; seconded by Supervisor Halley.)
Authorizing Exchange of Certain Easements With the State of Cali-
fornia, and Located in the Vicinity of the Dumbarton Bridge, San
Mateo County, Required for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13160, Ordinance No. 9134 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Appropriating $3,361, Public Works, Bureau of Street Repair, from
Special Road Improvement Fund, for Truck Hire for the Remainder
of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 13155, Ordinance No. 9133 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $202,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Traffic Signals.
File No. 13134, Ordinance No. 9132 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Appropriating $20,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Extension of Existing Wall on North Side of Crisp Road
to Southwesterly Line of Oakdale Avenue.
File No. 13166, Ordinance No. 9135 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
334 MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Joint Finance and Streets Com-
mittee, heretofore Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $2,100, Public Roads, from 1944 Sewer Bond Fund, for
the Purpose of Defraying One-Third of the Cost of the Main Sewer
and Manholes in Innes Avenue Between Hawes and Ingalls Streets.
File No. 13017, Ordinance No. 9131 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Ordering the Improvement of Innes Avenue Between Hawes and Ingalls
Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of $2,100.
File No. 12248, Ordinance No. 9130 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Rebecca Israel.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15559 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for May and June; List Dated May 16, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15560 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty— 3.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deeds to Certain Lands, Without Cost, from
Frank Carraro, et ux., Gaetano Cardenti and Ida Robison, Required
for the Widening of Palmetto Avenue Between De Long Street and
Orizaba Avenue.
File No. 13217, Resolution No. 15566 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor Arnold moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following measure out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955 335
Passage for Second Reading.
Approving Agreement Between the Recreation and Park Commission
and The Guardsmen for the Conduct of a Rodeo in Golden Gate Park,
June 4 and 5, 1955.
File No. 13235, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Adopted.
Authorizing Execution of Agreement With the State of California for
Purchase of Lot 1-A, Block 1067, for $5.00, Required for the Geary
Elementary School.
File No.13218, Resolution No. 15567 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Everett J. Ellison,
et ux., for $14,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13221, Resolution No. 15568 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Cooperative Agreement With
the State of California Relative to the Reconstruction of the Inter-
section of Crescent Avenue and Alemany Boulevard at the Entrance
to the Farmers' Market.
File No. 13236, Resolution No. 15570 (Series of 1939).
Motion to Refer to Streets Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Arnold, that the
foregoing measure be referred to the Streets Committee.
There being no objection, Supervisor Halley withdrew his motion,
but requested that the Department of Public Works furnish the Streets
Committee of the Board of Supervisors with detailed plans and
specifications for the proposed reconstruction of Crescent Avenue at
Alemany Boulevard.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $55,700, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Re-Channelization, Lighting and Signals at the Intersection
of Crescent Avenue and Alemany Boulevard, the Entrance to Farmers'
Market.
File No. 13203, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Adopted.
Approving Revised Budget No. 7 and Extending Budget Period from
May 31, 1955, to and Including July 31, 1955, as Provided Therein,
and the Filing Thereof by the Redevelopment Agency With the
Housing and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administration,
for Final Planning and Surveying of Diamond Heights Approved
Project No. UR Calif. 2-1.
File No. 13212, Resolution No. 15562 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Approving Revised Budget No. 7 and Extending Budget Period from
May 31, 1955, to and Including July 31, 1955, as Provided Therein,
and the Filing Thereof by the Redevelopment Agency With the
Housing and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administration,
for Final Planning and Surveying of Western Addition Approved
Project No. UR Calif. 2-2.
File No. 13213, Resolution No. 15563 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Approving Requisition No. 8 and Certificate of Purposes for an Advance
of Funds to the Redevelopment Agency by the Housing and Home
Finance Agency for the Period June 1, 1955, to and Including July 31,
1955, Pursuant to Provisions of Contract for Advance (UR Calif.
A-ll), as Amended, for Western Addition Approved Redevelopment
Project No. UR Calif. 2-2, and the Use of Available Funds Held on
Deposit by the Treasurer During Said Period.
File No. 13214, Resolution No. 15564 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Approving Requisition No. 10 and Certificate of Purposes for an Ad-
vance of Funds to the Redevelopment Agency by the Housing and
Home Finance Agency for the Period June 1, 1955, to and Including
July 31, 1955, Pursuant to Provisions of Contract for Advance (UR
Calif. A-8), as Amended, for Diamond Heights Approved Redevelop-
ment Project UR Calif. 2-1, and the Use of Available Funds Held on
Deposit by the Treasurer During Said Period.
File No. 13215, Resolution No. 15565 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955 337
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $3,875, Public Health, Central Office, for Contractual
Services, Materials and Supplies.
File No. 13201, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Michael Virga and
Frances Virga Against the City and County by the Payment of $300.
File No. 13202, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McMahon— 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $3,000, Road Commissioner, Traffic Engineering, from
Special Road Improvement Fund, for New Signs on "49-Mile Drive."
File No. 13206, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $9,116.76, Recreation and Park, for Payment of Wages
Due Litigants Employed in the Recreation and Park Department for
Period July 1, 1946, to July 31, 1950, in Case of R. F. Graham et al vs.
City and County of San Francisco, Superior Court Action No. 412545.
File No. 13209, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $600, Public Library, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13210, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $1,680, Public Utilities, San Francisco Airport, for
Employment of Temporary Gardeners.
File No. 13211, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $1,000, Sheriff, for Temporary Salaries for Keepers.
File No. 13216, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
338 MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Aldina Bisordi
Against the City and County et al., by the Payment of $116.66.
File No. 13219, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McMahon— 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Emma Durakoff
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13220, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $38,763.84, Retirement System, from Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Compensation Insurance; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13199, Ordinance No. 9136 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $3,000, Recreation and Park, for Temporary Salaries and
Materials and Supplies; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13200, Ordinance No. 9137 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $10,000, Public Works, Sewage and Waste Treatment
Plants, from Emergency Reserve Fund, for Heat, Light and Power;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13207, Ordinance No. 9138 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $2,560, Public Works, Sewer Repair, from Emergency
Reserve Fund, for Truck Hire and Emergency Overtime; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13208, Ordinance No. 9139 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $1,474, Coroner, from Emergency Reserve Fund, for
Temporary Salaries; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13222, Ordinance No. 9140 (Series of 1939)
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955 339
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Adopted.
Motion Directing Clerk to Initiate Request for Supplemental Appro-
priation of $5,000 for Conduct of a Special Study of Street Traffiv
Management, Functions and Problems.
It is moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, that the Clerk
initiate a request for a supplemental appropriation of $5,000 out of
such funds as are legally available for the purpose, to provide for the
conduct in San Francisco of a special study of street traffic (including
transit and parking) management functions and problems, including
but not limited to analysis and appraisal of the work and responsi-
bilities of the various departments of city government involved and
exploration of interdepartmental relations, together with copies, suffi-
cient for widespread distribution, of a report and recommendation
for corrective action, which may encompass consolidation or other
re-organization of departmental activities or take such other form as
a solution may demand.
File No. 13197-1
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Consideration Continued.
The following measure from Finance Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Inviting the Young Democratic Clubs of America to Hold Their 1955
Convention in San Francisco.
File No. 13226, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Delete the last "Whereas" which reads as follows:
"Whereas, The National Committee of the Young Demo-
cratic Clubs of America require a $5,000.00 guarantee to be
presented by the Host City prior to their being nominated
as the Convention site;"
Delete the following from the "Resolved":
"and that they be granted the sum of $5,000 to bid for the
Convention at the National Committee meeting of the Young
Democratic Clubs of America.")
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor Ferdon.
Supervisor Ertola moved postponement for one week at request
of Young Democratic Clubs. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley
and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved the suspension of the rules for the purpose
of considering the following off-calendar measure out of order.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
340 MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955
Reference to Committee.
Recommending Amendments to AB 2850 and AB 3696 to Provide for
a Specific Site for a Small Boat Harbor, and for the Repayment of
Sum of $2,500,000 to the State.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13048-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Halley announced a meeting of the County, State and
National Affairs Commitete for Thursday, May 19, at 3:30 p. m.
Supervisor Halley Excused.
There being no objection, Supervisor Halley was excused from
further Board attendance at the hour of 3: 05 p. m.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
Appropriating $9,245, Fire Department, for Overtime and Holiday
Allowance.
File No. 13187, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
(Allowance for Overtime — Uniformed Force $4,460
Holiday Overtime — Uniformed Force 4,600
Holiday Overtime — Miscellaneous —
Pumping Stations 185
Proposed amendment is as follows:
Reduce holiday overtime appropriation from $4,600 to $2,200;
Reduce total appropriation from 9,245 to $6,845.)
Supervisor Dobbs moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor McMahon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure, as amended, was
passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee was taken
up:
Authorizing Settlement of Claim of the City and County Against
Leonard L. Schoenstein by the Acceptance of $296.33.
File No. 13195, Resolution No. 15561 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Passage for Second Reading.
Providing for the Amount Per Day for Traveling Expenses of Officers
and Employees on Official Business During the Fiscal Year 1955-1956.
File No. 13237, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
MONDAY. MAY 16, 1955 341
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's
supplemental calendar, were taken up:
(In each of the following instances, Supervisor Dobbs moved refer-
ence to Finance Committee; motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon
and, there being no objection motion carried.)
Appropriating $13,970, Fire Department, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Gas and Electric Service; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13245, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $1,509, Public Health, Adult Guidance Center, from Public
Health Nursing — Foodstuffs, for Contractual Services and Materials
and Supplies; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13256, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — H. C. Maginn, Police Commissioner, May 10-16;
Dr. Walter Heil, Director, M. H. DeYoung Memorial Museum, May
16-20; Guido Musto, Member of the Board of Trustees of the War
Memorial, May 15- July 15; J. Rufus Klawans, Member of the Board
of Trustees of the War Memorial, May 15-23; George J. Gallagher,
Director of Health Service Board, May 25-27; Dr. Watt A. Long,
Associate Superintendent of Schools, June 5-8," 1955, All With Per-
mission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15558 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Requesting the United States of America, Through the Public Housing
Administration, to Cease and Desist from the Sale and Demolition of
Temporary War Housing Located in South Basin from Returning
Privately-Owned Lands to the Owners Thereof, for a Period of Six
Months.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 10759-6, Resolution No. 15557 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
342 MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Congratulating Bishop Hugh A. Donohoe Upon the 25th Aniversary
of His Ordination as a Priest.
Presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13258, Resolution No. 15571 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreement Between the Secretary-
General of the United Nations and the Mayor, Acting for and on
Behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, Relating to the
Arrangements for the Commemoration in San Francisco of the Tenth
Anniversary of the Signing of the United Nations Charter.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13234, Resolution No. 15569 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:20
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors June 20, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, MAY 23, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, May
23, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer and McCarty on authorized
leaves.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, May 2, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From the New Providence Baptist Church, extending an invitation
to the members of the Board to be guests at the Special Fathers' Day
Program to be held on June 19, 1955, at 5 p. m.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From Director of Property, recommending that the Board approve
the use of its Chambers and of Room 228 on certain dates by veterans'
organizations.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
the requests made for use of the facilities indicated be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
The Clerk was directed to so inform the interested organizations.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of County, State and National
Affairs Committee was taken up:
(343)
344 MONDAY MAY 23, 1955
Recommending Amendments to A.B. 2850 and A.B. 3696, Relating to
Small Boats Harbor, to Provide for Specific Site for the Improvement
of Small Boats Harbor and for the Repayment of $2,500,000 to the
State.
File No. 13048-1, Resolution No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one week
so that a larger membership of the Board may be present.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $3,875, Public Health, Central Office, for Contractual
Services, Materials and Supplies.
File No. 13201, Ordinance No. 9142 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Michael Virga and
Frances Virga Against the City and County by the Payment of $300.
File No. 13202, Ordinance No. 9143 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Appropriating $3,000, Road Commissioner, Traffic Engineering, from
Special Road Improvement Fund, for New Signs on "49-Mile Drive."
File No. 13206, Ordinance No. 9144 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Appropriating $9,116.76, Recreation and Park, for Payment of Wages
Due Litigants Employed in the Recreation and Park Department for
Period July 1, 1946, to July 31, 1950, in Case of R. F. Graham et al vs.
City and County of San Francisco, Superior Court Action No. 412545.
File No. 13209, Ordinance No. 9145 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Appropriating $600, Public Library, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13210, Ordinance No. 9146 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty 4.
MONDAY, MAY 23, 1955 345
Appropriating $1,680, Public Utilities, San Francisco Airport, for
Employment of Temporary Gardeners.
File No. 13211, Ordinance No. 9147 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Appropriating $1,000, Sheriff, for Temporary Salaries for Keepers.
File No. 13216, Ordinance No. 9148 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Aldina Bisordi
Against the Ctiy and County et al, by the Payment of $116.66.
File No. 13219, Ordinance No. 9149 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McMahon — 6.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Emma Durakoff
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13220, Ordinance No. 9150 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Approving Agreement Between the Recreation and Park Commission
and The Guardsmen for the Conduct of a Rodeo in Golden Gate Park,
June 4 and 5, 19^5.
File No. 13235, Ordinance No. 9151 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Appropriating $6,845, Fire Department, for Overtime and Holiday
Allowance.
File No. 13187, Ordinance No. 9141 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Adopted as Amended.
The following measure from Finance Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," and heretofore considered,
was taken up:
Inviting the Young Democratic Clubs of America to Hold Their 1955
Convention in San Francisco.
File No. 13226, Resolution No. 15575 (Series of 1939).
346 MONDAY MAY 23, 1955
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Delete the last "Whereas" which reads as follows:
"Whereas, The National Committee of the Young Demo-
cratic Clubs of America require a $5,000.00 guarantee to be
presented by the Host City prior to their being nominated as
the Convention site;"
Delete the following from the "Resolved":
"and that they be granted the sum of $5,000 to bid for the
Convention at the National Committee meeting of the Young
Democratic Clubs of America.")
May 16, 1955— Consideration continued to May 23, 1955.
Supervisor Carberry moved the foregoing amendment; seconded
by Supei'visor McMahon, and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and
it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Providing for the Amount Per Day for Traveling Expenses of Officers
and Employees on Official Business During the Fiscal Year 1955-1956.
File No. 13237, Ordinance No. 9152 (Series of 1939).
($20.00 per day.)
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following measure from Finance Committee was taken up:
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for May and June; List Dated May 23, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15574 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Adopted as Amended.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee was taken
up:
Adopting Policy Endorsing the Proposed Construction and Location of
a New Federal Court House and Office Building.
File No. 13255-1, Resolution No. 15577 (Series of 1939) .
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Amendment.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that the pending measure be amended
to include the words "and County" in those instances where it is
required, so that the phrases should read "City and County of San
Francisco."
Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon and adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and
it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
The following measure from Judiciary Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
An Ordinance Declaring Policy for Establishment of Street Traffic
Management Program; Directing the Mayor to Engage the Services
of the Automotive Safety Foundation to Conduct in San Francisco a
Special Study of Street Traffic Management Functions and Problems;
Creating a Traffic Advisory Committee.
File No. 13197-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Include as members of the Traffic Advisory Committee:
A representative of the Parking Authority and the Di-
rector of Planning.)
Supervisor Ferdon moved the adoption of the foregoing amendment
provided it included the Manager of Utilities. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Carberry and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Supervisor Halley explained that his affirmative vote should not
be construed that he would be agreeable to an increase in amount of
funds requested for the survey.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure, as amended, was
passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(In each of the following instances, Supervisor Halley moved
reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor
McMahon and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $1,003.44, Municipal Court, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Payment of Salary and Expense of Judge Assigned to the
Municipal Court by Judicial Council of the State of California; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 13272, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Rejerred to Finance Committee.
348 MONDAY MAY 23, 1955
Appropriating $99,935, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, from
the Emergency Reserve Fund, for the Correction of Certain Fire
Hazards and Unsatisfactory Structural Conditions; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13273, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $146,210, Public Health, Central Office, to Be Made on
a Reimbursement Basis from the State of California, for Medical
Services and Care of Crippled Children, Department of Public Health,
Bureau of Child Hygiene; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13274, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning, June 10-
July 18; Charles T. McDonough, Civil Service Commissioner, May 20-
June 1; Leo H. Shapiro, Fire Commissioner, May 27-31; Albert S.
Samuels, Public Welfare Commissioner, May 31-July 11; Charles H.
Kennedy, Art Commissioner, June 2-17, 1955, All With Permission to
Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15573 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from William J. Samp-
son, et ux., for $15,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
The Clerk presented:
File No. 13239, Resolution No. 15576 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing the Director of the M. H. DeYoung Memorial Museum to
Attend the Annual Meetings of the Association of Art Museum Di-
rectors and the American Association of Museums to Be Held at
Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D. C, and to Visit Various American
Museums to Arrant for Exhibitions; Also to Stop at Chicago, Illinois,
to Discuss With Mr. Avery Brundage Plans Relevant to His Collec-
tion of Oriental Art, for a Period of 18 Days Commencing May 24 or
25, 1955.
The Clerk presented:
File No. 13264, Resolution No. 15578 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
MONDAY, MAY 23, 1955 349
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Request for Meeting With President of the United States in Connection
With Construction of Proposed Super Carrier at the San Francisco
Naval Shipyard.
Supervisor Blake moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Clerk be directed to request our Washington Legislative Counsel to
arrange a meeting with the President of the United States, at which
session there shall also be in attendance the city's congressional
representatives, for the purpose of impressing upon the Nation's Chief
Executive the advisability of having the proposed super carrier con-
structed at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.
No objection and motion carried.
Announcement of Meeting of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry announced a meeting of Joint Highway Dis-
trict No. 10 to be held on Thursday, May 26, 1955, 2:30 p. m., at 101
Grove Street, San Francisco.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Carberry presented a communication from the Rede-
velopment Agency to which was attached a copy of that agency's
resolution, requesting an appropriation of $5,000 to formulate plans
for the South Basin area.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From The Retired Municipal Employees' League of San Francisco,
addressed to Supervisor McCarty, and presented by Supervisor
Christopher to which was attached a proposed charter amendment
providing for an increase in the retirement pension in the sum of
$30 for all persons who retired prior to July 1, 1952, under the old
pension system, and requesting an actuarial survey in connection
therewith, the expense of such survey to be borne by the City.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim Week of June 6-11, 1955, as "Flares
for Safety Week."
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13278, Resolution No. 15579 (Series of 1939).
Superivsor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Respectfully Urging the President of the United States to Visit San
Francisco During the Forthcoming United Nations Commemorative
Session.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13279, Resolution No. 15580 (Series of 1939).
350 MONDAY MAY 23, 1955
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Urging Action in Support of Army's Plan to Center Shipments of Re-
frigerated Supplies Destined for the Far East, in San Francisco.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from Charles
Tait, Port Director for San Francisco, regarding the Army's plan to
center in the Bay Area all of its refrigerated cargo destined to the
Far East, and urging that every effort be made to support the Army's
plan.
Supervisor Christopher thereupon requested that the Clerk of the
Board acknowledge the communication from Mr. Tait; that copies
be sent to the city's Washington Legislative Counsel and to the
Mayor's office, with the recommendation that strong representation
be made by our Congressional representatives as well as by our
Legislative Representative on behalf of the Army's plan.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Congratulating Y.M.I, on First Anniversary of Its Orphans' Education
Program.
Supervisor Ferdon suggested that the Board members sign a letter
of commendation, directed to the Young Men's Institute, congratulat-
ing that organization on the first anniversary of its Orphans' Educa-
tion Program.
No objection and so ordered.
Report on State Toll Bridges.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk ascertain from the
proper state agencies full information as to the need for tolls on
state-operated bridgs, i.e., the San Francisco-Oakland, Dumbarton,
San Mateo-Hayward and Carquinez bridges; the minimum amount
of tolls necessary at the present time for the operating of such
structures and at what date in the future it is anticipated that such
bridges will become toll-free; provided, further, that when such
information is available that it be referred to the County, State and
National Affairs Committee.
Referred to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Henry W. McGowan.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15572 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Commending the San Francisco News for Its Fund-Raising Campaign
to Buy a Baby Elephant for the San Francisco Zoo.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13280, Resolution No. 15581 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
MONDAY, MAY 23, 1955 351
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Congratulating and Commending Glaser Brothers.
Jointly presented by Supervisors Halley and Christopher:
File No. 13281, Resolution No. 15582 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by all members of
the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Recommendations of State Legislation Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented the following recommendations of the
State Legislation Committee:
1. A.B. 3545— Smog Control Bill.
(The Committee recommends to the Board that the City and
County of San Francisco support the Smog Control Bill, pro-
viding all the nine Bay Counties are included; that if any
counties are excluded, San Francisco be afforded the same
privileges as the excluded counties and be permitted to join the
Smog Control District at the will and pleasure of the Board
of Supervisors. It was further recommended that the Assessor's
office review the taxing features of the bill and to recommend
to the Board of Supervisors their estimate of cost to the City
and County of San Francisco.)
Supervisor Halley moved the foregoing recommendation; seconded
by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor Ferdon stated he did not relish the feature of selectivity;
that unless the full nine Bay Area counties are included in the
measure, he would vote against the bill.
The question of county financing next arose, and pending a dis-
cussion of that particular feature, Supervisor Halley temporarily
withdrew his motion.
Discussion was had with respect to the financial burden which
must be assumed by the individual counties, and at the conclusion of
such discussion, Supervisor Halley moved that the Board oppose A.B.
3545, the Smog Control Bill, in its present form. Motion seconded by
Supervisor McMahon.
Supervisor Halley ventured the opinion that the bill should be
modified to assure the City and County of San Francisco that it will
not be saddled with a major portion of the expense.
Supervisor McMahon expressed the opinion that smog control, as
such, would not work unless and until all of the nine Bay Area
counties agreed to participate.
Supervisor Carberry believed that consideration should be post-
poned one week for the purpose of determining definite figures of
cost.
Substitute — Lost.
Supervisor Carberry thereupon moved as a substitute that con-
sideration be continued for one week and that the Clerk in the mean-
time obtain from the proper agency figures as to cost.
Motion lost for want of a second.
352 MONDAY MAY 23, 1955
Substitute — Withdrawn.
Supervisor Ferdon moved as a subsitute that we oppose the legis-
lation as amended and ask our representatives in Sacramento to
bring out of the committee a smog control bill to include the nine
Bay Area counties.
There being no objection, motion withdrawn.
The roll was thereupon called on Supervisor Halley's motion that
the Board oppose A.B. 3545, the Smog Control Bill, in its present
form, and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Motion Adopted.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that A.B.
3545, introduced in the State Legislature on January 21, 1955, be
amended to provide for the inclusion of the Counties of Solano,
Sonoma and Napa in the regional district; that a workable financial
provision be formulated and that if thus amended, the Board of
Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco recommends its
passage.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
2. A.B. 2449. Relating to qualification requirements for political
parties. _#,
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the foregoing measure.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
3. Water Bills. The City Attorney recommended that the Legisla-
tion Committee accept his recommendations on 174 additional water
bills. These bills were similar to the analysis made on March 11,
1955. The bills in question add nothing new to the former recom-
mendations made.
(The recommendations were turned over to the City Legislative
Representative to act accordingly.)
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Board go on record as approving the recommendation of the City
Attorney.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Report Requested of Controller.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that
the Controller be requested to furnish a report on the cost to the
city in the event that A.B. 2850 and A.B. 3696, relating to a specific
site for small boats harbor and for the repayment of $2,500,000 to
the state, are enacted into law by the State Legislature, and if bond
issues may be needed to repay the monies.
No objection and motion carried.
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1955 353
RECESS.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that when the Board recess this day it
do so to convene again on Thursday, May 26, 1955, at 2 p. m., at
which time consideration will be given to first passage of the Annual
Appropraition and Salary Ordinances, and to such other matters as
may properly come before the Board. Motion seconded by Supervisor
McMahon and, there being no objection, motion carried.
The Board of Supervisors recessed at the hour of 3:40 p. m.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Thursday,
May 26, 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Superivsors met in recessed session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs and McAteer on authorized leave.
Passage for Second Reading.
An Ordinance Appropriating All Estimated Receipts and All Estimated
Expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for the Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 1956.
File No. 13140, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
An Ordinance Enumerating All Positions Continued or Created by the
Board of Supervisors in Adopting the Annual Budget and Appropria-
tion Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1956; Continuing,
Creating or Establishing These Positions; Enumerating and Including
Therein All Positions Established Under the San Francisco Unified
School District and All Positions Created by Charter or State Law
for Which Compensations Are Paid from City and County Funds, and
Appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; Authorizing
Appointments or Continuation of Appointments Thereto; Specifying
and Fixing the Compensations and Work Schedules Thereof; and
Authorizing Appointments to Temporary Positions and Fixing Com-
pensations Therefor.
File No. 13086, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
354 THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1955
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 2:25
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors June 20, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing are
true and correct copies of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the dates hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 22
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Tuesday, May
31, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs and McAteer on authorized leaves.
Communications.
From the Mayor, copy of telegram directed to the Quartermaster
General of the Army, and copy of letter addressed to the San Fran-
cisco Port Director, dealing with the Army's plan to center in the
Bay Area all of its transpacific shipments of refrigerated cargo.
Ordered filed.
From the County Supervisors' Association of California, notice of
meeting of its Board of Directors, to be held at Santa Rosa, June 24-25,
1955.
Motion adopted authorizing attendance; ordered filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Appropriating $55,700, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Re-Channelization, Lighting and Signals at the Intersection
of Crescent Avenue and Alemany Boulevard, the Entrance to Farmer's
Market.
File No. 13203, Ordinance No. 9155 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
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356 TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1955
Re-Reference to Committee.
The following recommendation of County, State and National
Affairs Committee, heretofore considered, was taken up:
Recommending Amendments to A.B. 2850 and A.B. 3696, Relating to
Small Boats Harbor, to Provide for Specific Site for the Improvement
of a Small Boats Harbor and for the Repayment of $2,500,000 to the
State.
File No. 13048-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
May 23, 1955 — Consideration continued to May 31, 1955.
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved re-reference to committee; seconded by
Supervisor Carberry.
Discussion.
Supervisor Christopher requested the committee to study the feasi-
bility of establishing the small boats facilities at another location in
view of the present widespread objection to the Marina Yacht Harbor
extension, and that possibly an area in the Hunters Point district
might be studied.
Supervisor Halley suggested that the President's remarks might
be directed to the Recreation and Park Commission.
Supervisor Christopher accordingly directed that the Clerk send
a communication to the Recreation and Park Commission, asking
that body to study the advisability of finding a suitable area for the
berthing of small boats and that the Hunters Point area be given
consideration.
Supervisor Christopher asked that a copy of the letter be sent to
the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Supervisor Blake requested that the Clerk ascertain from the
Recreation and Park Commission just what is contemplated with
respect to the modernization of Yacht Harbor in the Marina.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
There being no objection, the motion heretofore made by Super-
visor Halley for re-reference of the subject matter to committee,
carried.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
An Ordinance Declaring Policy for Establishment of Street Traffic
Management Program; Directing the Mayor to Engage the Services
of the Automotive Safety Foundation to Conduct in San Francisco a
Special Study of Street Traffic Management Functions and Problems;
Creating a Traffic Advisory Committee.
File No. 13197-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following measures from Finance Committee were taken up:
(In each of the following instances, Supervisor Halley moved
adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.)
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1955 357
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated May 24, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15586 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for May and June; List Dated May 31, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15587 (Series of 1939).
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for June and July; List Dated May 31, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15588 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's
supplemental calendar, were taken up:
(In each of the following instances, Supervisor Halley moved
reference to Finance Committee; seconded by Supervisor Ertola and,
there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $1,400, Recreation and Park, General Division, for Over-
time to Monthly Employees; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13305, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $4,328, Recreation and Park, General Division, for Main-
tenance and Repair, Automotive Equipment and Food for the Animals
at the San Francisco Zoo; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13306, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $12,450, Superior Court, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Salaries and Expenses, Jury and Witness Fees, Grand Jury,
Jurors' Expenses', Reporters' Transcriptions, Materials and Supplies,
and Other Court Expenses; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13308, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
358 TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1955
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Gurdon Woods, Art Commissioner, June 15- July 5;
Edward J. Wren, President of the Public Welfare Commission, June
8-13; Harry J. Stewart, July 10-15; Ratification of Leave, Supervisor
Clarissa Shortall McMahon, May 28-29; Francis P. Walsh, Civil
Service Commissioner, May 28-30, All With Permission to Leave the
State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15583 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to Oppose Enactment
of Senate Bill No. 2038.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13319, Resolution No. 15590 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Requesting Formulation of Workable Plan to Berth Small Boats.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that
a communication be sent to the Recreation and Park Commission,
urging that body to collaborate with the City Planning Commission
and other interested groups, for the purpose of devising ways and
means whereby a workable plan may be formulated looking to the
availability of proper facilities for the berthing of small boats;
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee:
The President, however, suggested that Supervisor Carberry rnay
desire to write the Recreation and Park Commission under his own
signature regarding the matter, in which thought Supervisor Car-
berry concurred.
Reminding Bond Screening Committee of Bond Submission Deadline.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the Mayor be asked to remind
his Bond Screening Committee of the approaching deadline for the
submission of bond issues at the November 7, 1955, election.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to tomply.
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1955 359
Reference to Finance Committee.
President George Christopher presented a memo wherein it stated
that the City's Congressional Legislative Representative probably
would be unable to meet in caucus on June 6 with Board members
due to a start of a jury trial on June 3.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
Reference to Finance Committee.
Authorizing Director of Public Health to Accept Adjusted Method of
Computation of Aid on Behalf of the City and County of San Francisco
from the State Department of Public Health for the Fiscal Years
1947-48 and 1949-50.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13320, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Communication.
President George Chistopher presented a communication from a
W. L. Keehn of Santa Rosa, wherein claim is made that if the
Mayflower moving van which ran wild down the Clay Street hills
last Friday, killing seven persons, had been equipped with his brake
system, the tragedy would have been averted.
Referred to Police Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Requesting Board of Supervisors to Consult With Various Authorities
for the Purpose of Ascertaining What Legislative Measures Can Be
Taken to Minimize Dangers of Vehicles Traveling on Long and Steep
Hills.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13324, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Police Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Mrs. Annie Boxton.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15585 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portion of Jarboe Avenue on Sunday,
June 5, 1955.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13321, Resolution No. 15591 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
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Resolution Withdrawn.
Commending Baron Filippo Muzi-Falconi, Consul- General of Italy.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13328, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption. Before a second was given,
however, Supervisor Ferdon objected to that portion of the measure
wishing him success in his new post as Minister to Bulgaria, a
satellite of Russia.
There being no objection, Supervisor Ertola stated he would with-
draw the measure for the purpose of reframing it to overcome the
objections of Supervisor Ferdon.
Measure withdrawn.
Extending Invitation to Attend Rodeo Sponsored by The Guardsmen.
On behalf of The Guardsmen, Supervisor Ferdon extended a cordial
invitation to the Board members to attend the Rodeo to be given
in Golden Gate Park on June 4 and 5, 1955.
Adopted.
Honoring Members of San Francisco's Baseball Hall of Fame.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13322, Resolution No. 15592 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
In Memoriam — Reno F. Anderson.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15584 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Reference to Joint Committee.
Declaring Opposition to Any Plan Proposing Freeway Encroachment
on the Surface of Golden Gate Park or the Panhandle, and Submitting
Declaration of Policy in Connection Therewith.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 10951-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Joint Police, Education, Parks and Recreation and
Streets Committee.
Authorizing Attendance of Board Members at Meeting of Board of
Directors of the County Supervisors Association.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that any
member of the Board who may so desire, be authorized to attend
the meeting of the Board of Directors of the County Supervisors
Association to be held at Santa Rosa during June 24-25, 1955.
File No. 13323
There being no objection, motion carried.
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Adopted.
Fixing Prices to Be Charged for Excerpts from the Municipal Code in
Pamphlet Form and Repealing Resolution No. 14418 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13316, Resolution No. 15589 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Request for Information from Chrysler Corporation.
Supervisor McCarty requested the Clerk to communicate with the
Chrysler Corporation to determine the truth of the rumor that
vehicles manufactured by that company cannot be parked on hills
with set gears.
Referred to Police Committee.
Request for Information — Withdrawn.
Supervisor McMahon asked that the Police Committee communi-
cate with the traffic departments of various cities to determine what
laws those communicaties may have with respect to the parking of
trucks on hills, so that proper study may be given to the formulation
of legislation designed to prevent a recurrence of the tragedy of
last Friday when a Mayflower moving van ran wild down the Clay
Street hills, killing seven persons.
The President of the Board informed Supervisor McMahon that
the measure, heretofore introduced by him, designated as File No.
13324 and referred to the Police Committee, contained a request
similar to hers.
There being no objection, Supervisor McMahon withdrew her
request.
Motion to Recess.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
when the Board concluded its deliberations this day, it recess until
the hour of 4:30 p. m., Wednesday, June 1, 1955, at which time
consideration will be given to the final passage of the Annual Appro-
priation and Annual Salary Ordinances and to such other measures
as may properly come before the Board.
RECESS.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:00
p. m., recessed.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1955—4:30 P.M.
In meeting of Bpard of Supervisors, San Francisco, Wednesday,
June 1, 1955, 4:30 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in recessed session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer on authorized leaves.
Final Passage.
An Ordinance Appropriating All Estimated Receipts and All Estimated
Expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for the Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 1956.
File No. 13140, Ordinance No. 9154 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
An Ordinance Enumerating All Positions Continued or Created by the
Board of Supervisors in Adopting the Annual Budget and Appropria-
tion Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1956; Continuing,
Creating or Establishing These Positions; Enumerating and Including
Therein All Positions Established Under the San Francisco Unified
School District and All Positions Created by Charter or State Law
for Which Compensations Are Paid from City and County Funds, and
Appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; Authorizing
Appointments or Continuation of Appointments Thereto; Specifying
and Fixing the Compensations and Work Schedules Thereof; and
Authorizing Appointments to Temporary Positions and Fixing Com-
pensations Therefor.
File No. 13086, Ordinance No. 9153 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Adopted.
Commending Baron Filippo Muzi-Falconi, Consul-General of Italy.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13328, Resolution No. 15593 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1955 363
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:35
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors June 20, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing are
true and correct copies of the Journals of Proceedings of said Board
of the dates hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, June
6, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Communications.
From his Honor the Mayor, replying to request of the Board of
Supervisors that he give consideration to an educational program on
civilian defense.
Ordered filed.
From his Honor the Mayor, commenting on proposed ordinance
relating to the establishment of a Street Traffic Management Program.
File ordered sent to Mayor for review: communication filed.
From Supervisor John J. Ferdon, postcard transmitted by Dog
Defenders' League of California protesting alleged action of San
Francisco Poundmaster in lobbying against AB 3728.
Poundmaster to be requested to be in attendance at next meeting of
Board.
From the Central Council of Civic Clubs, addressed to Supervisor
Blake, objecting to the proposal removal of the National Cemetery
from the Presidio of San Francisco.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following measures from Finance Committee were taken up:
(In each instance where a measure from the Finance Committee
is involved, unless otherwise indicated, Supervisor McCarty moved
either adoption, passage for second reading or final passage. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Arnold.)
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished George Olding.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15599 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Oscar Antonio.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15600 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Public Welfare Depart-
ment for Aid Extended to Emily Thomson.
File No. 12043, Resolution No. 15601 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated May 31, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15602 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for June and July; List Dated June 6, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15603 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Error in 1954-55 Assessment Roll.
File No. 12047, Resolution No. 15604 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1953-54 and 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15605 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of Certain
Real Property Located at San Bruno Avenue and Mansell Street,
Required for the Widening of Mansell Street, at a Cost Not to Exceed
$8,750.
File No. 13224, Resolution No. 15610 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of Certain
Easements Required for the Southeast Collecting Sewers, Candlestick
Point Sewer Tunnel and Sewer, at a Cost Not to Exceed $2,650.
File No. 13225, Resolution No. 15611 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from C. J. Carroll for
$6,400, Required for School Project No. 50.
File No. 13246, Resolution No. 15612 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approving Appointment of Lawrence R. Palacios to the Redevelopment
Agency.
File No. 13250, Resolution No. 15613 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Real Property Acquired
by the State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13260, Resolution No. 15616 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Acceptance of Gift of $100 from Pan American Society,
Inc., for Library Purposes.
File No. 13261-1, Resolution No. 15617 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Acceptance of Gift of $31.40 from the San Francisco
Chapter of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, for
Library Purposes.
File No. 13261-2, Resolution No. 15618 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Real Property Acquired
by the State of California Required for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13262, Resolution No. 15619 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Real Property Acquired
by the State of California Required for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13263, Resolution No. 15620 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Waiving Statute of Limitations and Authorizing Payment of Warrant
in Sum of $66 to William F. Aylmard.
File No. 13268, Resolution No. 15621 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from John Mickelson,
et ux., for $15,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13271, Resolution No. 15622 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Transferring Jurisdiction from the Department of Public Health to the
Department of Public Works of Certain Real Property Required for
the Widening of Portions of Woodside Avenue, Portola Drive and
Twin Peaks Boulevard.
File No. 13285, Resolution No. 15623 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Acceptance of Gift of $4,000 from The Guardsmen for the
Purpose of Aiding and Assisting the Silver Tree Day Camp for San
Francisco Children.
File No. 13292, Resolution No. 15624 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Attendance of the Director of Public Welfare at a Seminar
to Be Given Under the Auspices of the Graduate School of Social
Welfare of the University of California, in Cooperation With the
Community Chest of San Francisco and the Oakland Area Community
Welfare Council, to Be Held on June 21-23 and June 28-30, 1955, at
San Francisco.
File No. 13293, Resolution No. 15625 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Ervin W. Larsen,
et ux., for $14,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13295, Resolution No. 15626 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Transferring Jurisdiction from the San Francisco Water Department to
the Fire Department of Certain Real Property Located on the North
Side of Ocean Avenue, West of Phelan Avenue, Required for a
Firehouse Site.
File No. 13298, Resolution No. 15627 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim of the City and
County Against Cahill Construction Company by the Acceptance of
$875.
File No. 13302, Resolution No. 15628 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim of City and County
Against Monson Bros, by the Acceptance of $1,200.
File No. 13303, Resolution No. 15629 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon asked that he be excused from voting due to
an indirect interest in the measure. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Halley and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of Three Representatives of the San Francisco
Public Library at the Annual Conference of the American Library
Association to Be Held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 3-9, 1955.
File No. 13309, Resolution No. 15630 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Director of Public Health to Accept Adjusted Method of
Computation of Aid on Behalf of the City and County from the State
Department of Public Health for the Fiscal Years 1947-48 and 1949-50.
File No. 13320, Resolution No. 15633 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Reassessment of Erroneously Assessed Property.
File No. 13310, Resolution No. 15631 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation by Robert Spencer
Against the City and County by the Payment of $150.
File No. 13238, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $5,000, Water Department, for Exchange of Property
With Stoneson Development Corporation Required for the Construc-
tion of the San Andreas Branch of the Sunset Supply Line.
File No. 13240, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Appropriating $13,900, Water Department, for Heat, Light and Power.
File No. 13242, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Appropriating $32,500, Municipal Railway, from 1947 Municipal Railway
Rehabilitation Bond Fund, for Construction of Underground Duct
Line on Portion of Chestnut Street.
File No. 13243, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $96,000, Municipal Railway, for Construction of Under-
ground Duct Line on Chestnut Street.
File No. 13241, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
(Note: In those instances where Supervisor Arnold is absent in
the consideration of matters from Finance Committee, and unless
otherwise noted, Supervisor McCarty moved passage for second
reading; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.)
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $800, Recreation and Park, for Employees' Auto Allow-
ance.
File No. 13244, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $7,955, Purchasing, Reproduction and Shops, for Equip-
ment.
File No. 13257, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Consideration Continued.
Appropriating $25,123, Public Pound, to Provide for Its Continued
Operation.
File No. 13259, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved continuance for one week and requested
the attendance of the Poundmaster for the purpose of explaining the
latter's stand on certain legislation before the State Legislature as
alleged by the Dog Defenders' League of California. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Finally Passed as Amended.
Appropriating $9,000, Recreation and Park, for Materials and Supplies
for the Remainder of the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 13269, Ordinance No. 9158 (Series of 1939).
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Supervisor Halley moved passage; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that the sum of
$9,000 be reduced to $6,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that Section 2 be
added to the measure in the nature of an emergency clause. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Halley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $141,819.74, Public Utilities, from 1949 Cherry Valley
Dam Bond Fund, for Construction of the Cherry River Project.
File No. 13270, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Lenora Goettel
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13297, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $500, Public Works, Engineering, for Printed Forms and
Equipment to Control Enforcement of Delinquent Sidewalk Repairs
as Contemplated Under Ordinance No. 9046 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13299, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $35,000, Public Works, for Completion of Fire Roads
Project at San Francisco Hospital; Modifying Appropriation Made
for Essential Fire Protection Project in Amount of $35,000 Under
Ordinance No. 8632 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13300, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Appropriating $390, Recreation and Park, for Purchase of Two Combina-
tion Motor Starters to Be Installed at the San Andreas Pumping
Station.
File No. 13301, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $1,500, Public Health, Adult Guidance Center, for Drugs
and Services; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13256, Ordinance No. 9157 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $146,210, Public Health, Central Office, for Crippled
Children's Program; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13274, Ordinance No. 9161 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $13,970, Fire Department, from Emergency Reserve Fund
for Gas and Electric Service for the Remainder of the Current Fiscal
Year; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13245, Ordinance No. 9156 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $1,003.44, Municipal Court, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Payment of Salary and Expense of Judge Assigned to the
Municipal Court by the Judicial Council of the State of California;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13272, Ordinance No. 9159 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Appropriating $99,935, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, from
the Emergency Reserve Fund, for Correction of Certain Fire Hazards
and Unsatisfactory Structural Conditions; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13273, Ordinance No. 9160 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Final Passage as Amended.
Appropriating $1,400, Recreation and Park, for Overtime; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13305, Ordinance No. 9162 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved final passage; seconded by Supervisor
Carberry.
Amendment.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that the appropria-
tion of $1,400 be reduced to $1,144.94. Motion seconded by Supervisor
McMahon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Ferdon — 2.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $4,328, Recreation and Park, for Maintenance and Repair
of Automotive Equipment and for Forage; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13306, Ordinance No. 9163 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved final passage; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Amendment.
Supervisor McCarty moved as an amendment that the appropria-
tion of $4,328 be reduced to $2,700; that the phrase "maintenance
and repair automotive equipment and" found in the title of the
measure, be deleted; that the appropriation designation "433.216.12.01
— Maintenance and Repair, Automotive Equipment, $1,628," found
in the body of the measure be deleted; that the phrase "to continue
the maintenance and repair of the department's automotive equip-
ment and mowers without interruption and" found in Section 2
of the measure be deleted.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Ferdon — 2.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $12,450, Superior Court, from Emergency Reserve Fund,
for Various Operating Expenses; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13308, Ordinance No. 9164 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Ferdon — 2.
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Appropriating $2,515, Public Health, Emergency Hospitals, from General
Fund Compensation Reserve and the Emergency Reserve Fund, for
Operating Expenses; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13314, Ordinance No. 9165 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Ferdon — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Repealing Resolution No. 11289 (Series of 1939), Granting Revocable
Permission to Dan Riordan and Carl Carlson to Occupy Helena Street
from the Westerly Line of Elmira Street Westerly, and to Erect a
Wooden Fence With Gate Across Same.
File No. 7652-1, Resolution No. 15594 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley explained that the street is being improved and
that all interested parties are in agreement.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of Collier Street.
File No. 10410-1, Resolution No. 15595 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing Execution of a Freeway Maintenance Agreement Between
the City and County and the State of California Covering That Section
of the James Lick Memorial Freeway Between Division and Fourth
Streets.
File No. 10684-1, Resolution No. 15596 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing the Improvements of the Intersections of Lincoln Way
With the Great Highway, South Drive and La Playa, by the Con-
struction of Traffic Islands and Other Channelization.
File No. 11560, Resolution No. 15597 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of Certain Portions of
Mangels Avenue Between Baden Street and Hammerton Avenue.
File No. 12784-1, Resolution No. 15606 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Granting Revocable Permission to Lucky Lager Brewing Company to
Encroach on the Unused East Sidewalk Area on Newhall Street from
a Point 35 Feet North of Egbert Avenue for Approximately 9 Feet
by the Construction of a Step.
File No. 13043, Resolution No. 15607 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Granting Revocable Permission to John Dominge and Anthony Flores
to Encroach on the North Sidewalk Area of Park Street from a Point
32 Feet West of Mission Street for Approximately 4 Feet by the
Construction of a Step.
File No. 13106, Resolution No. 15608 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Authorizing the Reconstruction of the Sewer and Pavement in Oak
Grove Street Between Bryant and Harrison Streets.
File No. 13196, Resolution No. 15609 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Granting Revocable Permission to Congregation Adath Israel to En-
croach on the Unused East Sidewalk Area on Twenty-sixth Avenue
South of Noriega Street by the Construction of a Low Curtain Wall.
File No. 13253, Resolution No. 15614 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Requesting Approval of Additions to Mileage of Maintained County
Roads Within the City and County of San Francisco, and Repealing
Resolution No. 14409 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13254, Resolution No. 15615 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Ordering the Improvement of Niantic Avenue (Southeast Roadway),
Between San Mateo and San Luis Avenues, Including the Intersec-
tions of Niantic and San Luis Avenues, and Extending City Aid in
Approximate Amount of $2,000.
File No. 13158, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
376 MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Ordering the Improvement of La Grande Avenue Between Russia
Avenue (Northerly Line) and Southerly Termination, Including an
Easement Sewer; Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of
$1,800, and Providing for Work in Front of City Property in Amount
of $5,600.
File No. 13192, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Ordering the Improvement of the Intersections of Bocana Street, Wool
Street and Powhattan Avenue; Bocana Street (West One-Half) Be-
tween 418.56 Feet and 490.30 Feet North of Eugenia Avenue; Bocana
Street (East One-Half) Between Wool Street and 61.64 Feet South;
Wool Street (West One-Half) Between Bocana Street and 61.56 Feet
Southerly; Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of $2,600, and
Providing for Work in Front of City Property in Amount of $300.
File No. 13205, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Dwight Street Between Dartmouth
and Bowdoin Streets.
File No. 13223, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Re-reference to Streets Committee.
The following measure from Streets Committee, without recom-
mendation, was taken up:
Approving and Accepting Performance Bond of Redwood Terrace Com-
pany as Principal and Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York
as Surety in Connection With Street Work in Postel Heights; Ter-
minating Performance Bond of City Title Insurance Company as
Principal and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as Surety.
File No. 8486-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Blake moved re-reference to Streets Committee be-
cause it was his understanding the property in question has again
been sold and a new bond was required. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Ferdon.
Supervisor Halley asserted that since finances were involved, the
matter should be referred to the Finance Committee, and accordingly
moved, as a substitute, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
subject matter be referred to the Finance Committee.
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 377
Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard suggested reference to
committee so that all legal questions may be studied.
The roll was thereupon called on the substitute motion and it
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Supervisor Ferdon objected to reference to Finance Committee,
contending the subject involved was one strictly under the juris-
diction of the Streets Committee, since no actual funds are involved.
Motion to Rescind.
Supervisor Dobbs accordingly moved rescission; seconded by Su-
pervisor McCarty.
Supervisor Halley raised the question as to who has the power to
determine whether the City and County should collect on a per-
formance bond.
Supervisor Arnold: Mr. Blanchard, are we jeopardizing our legal
position by substituting one surety for another? There is a distinct
legal problem or problems which should be studied by the Streets
Committee only "upon the advice of the City Attorney. Will therefore
vote now to have the matter re-referred to the Streets Committee.
Request for Information.
Supervisor Arnold requested that the City Attorney advise the
Board of Supervisors as to the legal aspects which might arise in
the pending matter, particularly whether, by releasing one surety
and accepting a substitute surety, the City and County of San Fran-
cisco would, in any way, jeopardize its position with respect to the
obligation of the City Title Insurance Company and the Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland; also, whether the performance bond
of the Redwood Terrace Company as principal and the Fidelity and
Casualty Company of New York as surety would be an acceptable
substitution for the performance bond of the City Title Insurance
Company as principal and the Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Controller likewise inform
the Board on any aspects of the subject matter which may come
within his purview.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to rescind and it
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Noes: Supervisors Ertola, Halley — 2.
Motion to Re-refer to Streets Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley, that the subject measure be re-referred to the Streets Com-
mittee for the purpose of studying the questions advanced by Super-
visors Arnold and Halley and to await a report from the City At-
torney.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
378 MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(Note: In each of the following instances, Supervisor Arnold moved
reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $354, San Francisco War Memorial, for Payment of Tem-
porary Stenographer in War Memorial; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13315, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $38,644, Youth Guidance Center, from the Emergency
Reserve Fund and from Estimated Revenues of the General Fund,
for the Purpose of Meeting Requirements for the Maintenance of
Minors in Foster Homes and Institutions for the Balance of the Cur-
rent Fiscal Year; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13331, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $720, Recreation and Park Department, Camp Mather,
for Allowance for Overtime and Temporary Salaries; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13335, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $2,100, Public Health, San Francisco Hospital, for the
Purchase of One Anesthesia Machine and One Audiometer; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13336, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $2,400, Public Utilities Commission, Airport, for Payment
of Services of Uniformed Members of the San Francisco Fire De-
partment Assigned to Duty at the San Francisco Airport; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13337, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $2,600, Recreation and Park Department, General Divi-
sion, for Contractual Services and Telephone and Telegraph; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 13338, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Thomas C. Lynch, District Attorney, June 7-9;
Mayor Elmer E. Robinson, July 1-31 ; Harold L. Zellerbach, President
of the Art Commission, June 15-23; Supervisor James L. Halley, June
10-12, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15598 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 379
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Meeting of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry announced that Joint Highway District No.
10 would meet at 101 Grove Street on Thursday, June 9, at 2:30 p. m.
Passage of Reclamation Bill.
Supervisor Carberry informed the Board that AB 3806 was passed
by the State Senate. This bill provides for the reclamation of 503
acres of valuable submerged lands.
Adopted.
Congratulating Sacred Heart High School Upon Winning the 1955
A. A. A. Baseball Championship.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13341, Resolution No. 15634 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Er-
tola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution on 1906 Catastrophe.
Supervisor Christopher presented Assembly Concurrent Resolution
adopted in the State Legislature relative to commemorating the 49th
anniversary of San Francisco's catastrophe of 1906.
Ordered filed.
Adopted.
Urging Display of Proper Decorations in Honor of United Nations'
Commemorative Sessions, June 20-26, 1955.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13342, Resolution No. 15635 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Reference to Public Utilities Commission.
Supervisor Christopher presented a wire from L. K. Lloyd of 332
Pine Street, advising of the probable existence of a serious parking
problem unless steps are taken to provide shuttle bus service to the
links where the U. S. Open Golf Championship will be conducted,
and suggesting that a five-cent fare be instituted for the occasion.
Referred to the Public Utilities Commission for consideration.
The Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of telegram and
to advise disposition of same.
Beautification of Freeways.
Supervisor Christopher advised the Board that he had written a
joint letter to the City Planning and Recreation and Park Commis-
sions, regarding the advisability of an intelligent planting program
affecting the banks of San Francisco's freeways, and directed that
380 MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
upon receipt of reports from the respective commissions, they be
referred to the Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Com-
mittee for study.
No objection and so ordered. Copy of Supervisor Christopher's
letter was also referred to the subject committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee
for Thursday, June 9, 1955, at 3: 00 p. m.
Adopted.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Grant Avenue Between Green and
Union Streets to Permit Holding of the Craftsmen's Street Fair on
Sunday, June 26, 1955.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13311, Resolution No. 15632 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Reference to Police Committee.
Authorizing and Requesting the Mayor to Enter into Contract With the
Automotive Safety Foundation for Traffic Management and Regula-
tion Study.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13197-3, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Police Committee.
Transmittal of File to Mayor.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk transmit the complete
file regarding proposal to establish a Street Traffic Management
Program to the Mayor for his review.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Consideration of Towaway Restrictions on Portion of Pine Street.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Department of Public Works,
City Planning Commission and the Police Department study the
advisability of imposing towaway restrictions on both sides of Pine
Street between Divisadero Street and Presidio Avenue between the
hours of 4 and 6 p. m.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Consideration of Recommendations of State Legislation Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented the following recommendations of the
State Legislation Committee:
SB 1749 — amending the fee schedule for the County Clerk's office.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Committee's action in opposing the bill be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
AB 1498 — relating to the destruction of public records.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Committee's action in opposing the bill be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
MONDAY, JUNE (5, 1955 381
AB 1511 — providing for the sale of bonds to finance the immediate
construct;' e highways, county roads, or city streets in
counties which id such action.
Supervisor Il.illey moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
Committo n in ap ne bill be concurred in.
No obi d.
AB 1159 — relating to community mental ill services. (Endorse with
request that Section 9042 be del ted from the measure.)
The Chief Administrative Officer spoke on the measure.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Board go on record as opposing
the measu. lion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor Ferdon urged support of the measure.
There being no objection. Supervisor Halley withdrew his motion.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved approval of AB 1159; motion
seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
AB 3158 — relating to publication of delinquent tax list. (Subject
to certain amendments.)
Supervisor Halley moved that the recommendation of the Com-
mittee be approved. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there
being no objection, motion earned.
Statement by Supervisor McAteer on Trip to Europe.
Supervisor McAteer thanked the Board for granting him a leave
of absence from April 10 to May 31, 1955. He mentioned that West
Germany would soon be in a position to make a very substantial con-
tribution to the defense of Western Europe. The Supervisor also
mentioned that several rides on the Wuppertal monorail had con-
vinced him this mode of transportation was far from being a
satisfactory one.
Adopted.
Commending Dr. Herbert C. Clish, Resigning San Francisco Superin-
tendent ol Public Schools.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13343, Resolution No. 15S36 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Er-
tola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
n, Halley, McA VTahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Reference to Judiciary Committee.
Amending Section 221 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code,
Relating to the Employees' Retirement System, to Allow Any Persons
Occupying the Position of Director of Any Art Gallery or Memorial
Museum Who Resign and Withdraw Their Contributions from the
Retirement System Within 60 Days Prior to the Date Upon Which
They Normally Would Be Required to Retire Because of Age, to
Continue in Employment by the City and County as a Director of an
Art Gallery or Memorial Mus:um, Without Limit as to Age.
Supervise
File No. 13344. Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Re/erred to Judiciary Committee.
382 MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McMahon presented a copy of a letter from Robert E.
Sinton, addressed to the Director of Traffic, regarding installation
of stop signs at Pacific Avenue and Divisadero Street.
Referred to Police Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:03
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors June 27, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, June
13, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Quorum present:
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Arnold and Dobbs noted present at 2: 30 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 2: 42 p. m.
Communications.
From Sister Renee Marie of The Little Sisters of the Poor, ad-
dressed to Supervisor Ferdon, thanking the Board for the memorial
on behalf of the late Sister Bernard.
Ordered filed.
From the Mayor, explaining his veto of File No. 13197-2, proposing
the establishment of a street traffic management program.
Veto sustained; referred to Judiciary Committee.
From Norman Paige, wire addressed to Marvin E. Lewis, and
presented by Supervisor Halley, relative to workings of Automotive
Safety Foundation.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
From American Society of Piano Technicians, Inc., San Francisco
Division, suggesting that the Mayor or his official representative
extend the hand of welcome upon the opening of the Society's
Annual Convention to be held at the Sheraton-Palace Hotel on
August 1st.
Referred to Mayor.
From the Mayor, advising of his departure from the city on Sep-
tember 7th for his trip to Rome and appointing Supervisors Arnold
and Halley as Acting Mayors.
Ordered filed.
From the Department of City Planning, approving proposed meas-
ures before the Board relating to "automatic" laundries.
Over two weeks in Board.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following measures from Finance Committee, heretofore con-
sidered, were taken up:
Appropriating $25,123, Public Pound, to Provide for Its Continued
Operation.
File No. 13259, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
June 6, 1955 — Consideration continued to June 13, 1955.
Mr. Charles W. Friedrichs of the Public Pound offered an ex-
planation to the satisfaction of Supervisor Ferdon, who had hereto-
fore requested postponement of the measure for one week.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
(See subsequent action for rescission and passage as an emergency
measure.)
Final Passage.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation by Robert Spencer
Against the City and County by the Payment of $150.
File No. 13238, Ordinance No. 9170 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $5,000, Water Department, for Exchange of Property
With Stoneson Development Corporation Required for the Construc-
tion of the San Andreas Branch of the Sunset Supply Line.
File No. 13240, Ordinance No. 9171 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $13,900, Water Department, for Heat, Light and Power.
File No. 13242, Ordinance No. 9173 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $32,500, Municipal Railway, from 1947 Municipal Railway
Rehabilitation Bond Fund, for Construction of Underground Duct
Line on Portion of Chestnut Street.
File No. 13243, Ordinance No. 9174 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $96,000, Municipal Railway, for Construction of Under-
ground Duct Line on Chestnut Street.
File No. 13241, Ordinance No. 9172 (Series of 1939).
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $800, Recreation and Park, for Employees' Auto Allow-
ance.
File No. 13244, Ordinance No. 9175 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $7,955, Purchasing, Reproduction and Shops, for Equip-
ment.
File No. 13257, Ordinance No. 9176 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $141,819.74, Public Utilities, from 1949 Cherry Valley
Dam Bond Fund, for Construction of the Cherry River Project.
File No. 13270, Ordinance No. 9178 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Lenora Goettel
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13297, Ordinance No. 9179 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $500, Public Works, Engineering, for Printed Forms and
Equipment to Control Enforcement of Delinquent Sidewalk Repairs
as Contemplated Under Ordinance No. 9046 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13299, Ordinance No. 9180 (Series of 1939).
Fiyially Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $35,000, Public Works, for Completion of Fire Roads
Project at the San Francisco Hospital; Modifying Appropriation Made
for Essential Fire Protection Project in Amount of $35,000 Under
Ordinance No. 8632 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13300, Ordinance No. 9181 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
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Appropriating $390, Recreation and Park, for Purchase of Two Com-
bination Motor Starters to Be Installed at the San Andreas Pumping
Station.
File No. 13301, Ordinance No. 9182 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor McMahon moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following calendar measures out of order.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendations of Public Health and Welfare
Committee were taken up:
Amending Section 5, Article 1, Chapter II of the San Francisco Munici-
pal Code, Relating to Commercial Districts, by Adding to Subsection
(n) Thereof, Automatic Laundries as Defined in Section 360 of the
Health Code.
File No. 1 1980-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Motion to Defer Consideration.
Supervisor McMahon moved continuance for one week; motion
seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Privilege of the Floor.
There being no objection, Mr. Albert Picard, attorney for the
group opposing the pending measure, requested a two-week con-
tinuance, pointing out that he would be unable to appear before the
Board next week due to a court commitment.
Supervisor Ferdon accordingly moved, as an amendment, that a
two-week continuance be had. Motion seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon and, there being no objection, motion carried.
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360,
Respectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, and Repealing Ordinances Nos. 3300 (New Series),
7233 (New Series), and 17.192 (Bill No. 813), Relating to Public
Laundries and Public Washhouses.
File No. 1 1980-3, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon moved a two-week continuance. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Niantic Avenue (Southeast Roadway),
Between San Mateo and San Luis Avenues, Including the Intersec-
tions of Niantic and San Luis Avenues, and Extending City Aid in
Approximate Amount of $2,000.
File No. 13158, Ordinance No. 9166 (Series of 1939) .
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955 387
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Ordering the Improvement of La Grande Avenue Between Russia
Avenue (Northerly Line) and Southerly Termination, Including an
Easement Sewer; Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of
$1,800, and Providing for Work in Front of City Property in Amount
of $5,600.
File No. 13192, Ordinance No. 9167 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Ordering the Improvement of the Intersections of Bocana Street, Wool
Street and Powhattan Avenue; Bocana Street (West One-Half)
Between 418.56 Feet and 490.30 Feet North of Eugenia Avenue;
Bocana Street (East One-Half) Between Wool Street and 61.64 Feet
South; Wool Street (West One-Half) Between Bocana Street and
61.56 Feet Southerly; Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of
$2,600, and Providing for Work in Front of City Property in Amount
of $300.
File No. 13205, Ordinance No. 9168 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Board rescind its action whereby it had, earlier in the meeting, passed
for second reading the measure designated as follows:
Appropriating $25,123, Public Pound, to Provide for Its Continued
Operation.
File No. 13259, Ordinance No. 9177 (Series of 1939).
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Inclusion of Emergency Clause.
Supervisor Arnold moved, as an amendment, that an emergency
clause be inserted in the measure, designated as Section 2, and that
the title of the measure be amended to reflect the emergency status.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
Final Passage.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty — 2.
388 MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955
Resumption of Consideration of Recommendations of Streets Committee.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Dwight Street Between Dart-
mouth and Bowdoin Streets.
File No. 13223, Ordinance No. 9169 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Carberry moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following calendar matter, under New
Business, out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Approving Recommendations of Parking Authority in Connection With
the Fifth and Mission Public Off-Street Parking Site and Authorizing
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to Request Appropriation in the
Amount of $2,000,000 from the 1947 Off-Street Parking Bond Fund
for the Purposes of Acquiring the Aforesaid Site Property and to
Accomplish Said Purpose.
File No. 12569-3, Resolution No. 15641 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Consideration of Mayor's Veto.
An Ordinance Declaring Policy for Establishment of Street Traffic
Management Program; Directing the Mayor to Engage the Services
of the Automotive Safety Foundation to Conduct in San Francisco a
Special Study of Street Traffic Management Functions; Creating a
Traffic Advisory Committee.
File No. 13197-2, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
(The above measure was returned vetoed and disapproved
by the Mayor on June 9, 1955, accompanied by the Mayor's
explanatory letter of the same date.)
Telegram Read.
Supervisor Halley read a telegram received by Congressional Rep-
resentative Marvin E. Lewis from Norman Paige, commenting on
the activities of the Automotive Safety Foundation.
Discussion.
Supervisor Ferdon mentioned that the members of the Board, with
the exception of Supervisor McAteer, who had been absent from
the Board for some time, were thoroughly familiar with the need
for the particular survey in question. He stressed the fact that city
departments would be happy to extend every possible cooperation
and the work would not interfere with their routine duties. He
further mentioned that the Board had, in the past, appropriated
large sums of money for other surveys.
Supervisor Blake stated that while he believed Supervisor Ferdon's
request was worthwhile, he believed that the Mayor had outlined
certain objections which should be ironed out, and was administering
the affairs of the city in a business-like manner.
Supervisor McAteer asked Barney Ward, Deputy City Attorney,
whether the efforts of Supervisor Ferdon constitute a violation of
Section 22 of the Charter. Mr. Ward replied that they did not.
Chief Administrative Officer Thomas A. Brooks, in reply to a
query, stated he did not believe that any assistance which may be
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required by the Automotive Safety Foundation would impose an
undue burden upon the employees of any of the departments under
his jurisdiction.
Supervisor Arnold expressed the opinion that everyone should be
m favor of the legislation proposed by Supervisor Ferdon, and
pointed out that the Mayor himself was in favor of the purpose of
the legislation; however, he had vetoed it, basing his veto on certain
outlined objections. The veto therefore should be sustained and the
measure referred to committee where the Mayor's objections may be
ironed out.
Supervisor McCarty stated he would vote to override the Mayor's
veto because he believed the survey should be conducted. He em-
phasized that there was no way of knowing how much material and
supplies, employees' cooperation and other assistance would be
required by the Automotive Safety Foundation. He did know, how-
ever, that the sum of $5,000 requested would merely pay for out-of-
pocket cost to the Foundation and would in no way be considered
as a fee. The Foundation had conducted many such surveys all over
the country and had recently concluded one in Los Angeles. So the
question, Supervisor McCarty pointed out, boils down to the query
"Do we want a survey?"
Supervisor Halley stated he had made inquiry concerning the
Automotive Safety Foundation, which was founded in 1937, and
would vote to sustain the Mayor's veto.
Supervisor Carberry declared that consideration of the pending
measure should be considered in the light of recent developments and
should be deemed to be good legislation. He. accordingly, would
vote to override the Mayor's veto.
Supervisor Dobbs stated he would vote to override the Mayor's
veto. He expressed the belief that the Mayor should have contacted
Supervisor Ferdon for the purpose of getting together and ironing
out any apparent differences which may have existed.
Question Put.
The President of the Board stated that the question before the
Board was: "Shall this ordinance be finally passed notwithstanding
the Mayor's veto?" A vote "Aye" will override the Mayor's veto;
a vote "No" will sustain the veto. Eight votes are required to over-
ride the Mayor's veto.
The roll was thereupon called and the Mayor's veto was sustained
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, McCarty,
McMahon — 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Halley, McAteer — 5.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that the legislation be referred to the
Judiciary Committee and that the Mayor be requested to submit
such recommendations as will overcome his objections thereto. Mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Request for Information.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk ascertain from the
Automotive Safety Foundation if fees are charged for their services.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following recommendation of Police Com-
mittee out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there
being no objection, motion carried.
390 MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955
Re-reference to Committee.
Amending Article 3, Chapter XI (Traffic Code), Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto a New Section Desig-
nated Section 71.1, Prohibiting Railway Trains or Railway Cars from
Obstructing Streets.
File No. 12455, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer inquired as to the reason for the motion to
re-refer the measure, whereupon Supervisor Ertola informed him
that representatives of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company were
not notified of committee hearings heretofore held.
There being no objection, motion carried.
The President of the Board dh'ected that registered letters be sent
to the interested parties in the event a committee hearing is scheduled
on the measure.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Police Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Re-reference to Committee.
Approving Change from Angle to Parallel Parking on Monterey Boule-
vard, South Side, Between Ridgewood Avenue and Foerster Street.
File No. 10545-1, Resolution No. . (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon advised that several parties on Monterey Boule-
vard had not been apprized of the Police Committee hearing held
on the subject matter and had expressed a desire to be heard in
connection therewith. The Supervisor accordingly moved, seconded by
Supervisor Dobbs, that the pending measure be re-referred to com-
mittee.
No objection and motion carried.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor McAteer moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following off-calendar item out of order.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Adopted.
Refusing Acceptance of Bequest of Objects of Art from the Estate of
Mary H. Knight.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13371, Resolution No. 15667 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for June and July; List Dated June 13, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15639 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15640 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Execution of Lease With the United States of America
as Lessee, Covering Certain Floor Space in the Building Located at
45 Hyde Street.
File No. 13318, Resolution No. 15660 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Land from the Housing Authority for
$450, Required for the Fitzgerald Avenue Pumping Station.
File No. 13327, Resolution No. 15661 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing the Establishment of a Revolving Fund for the Library
Department in the Sum of $1,000; Providing for Its Administration
and Reimbursement, and Repealing Bill No. 220, Ordinance No. 22.011.
File No. 13277, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $1,000, Public Library, for Revolving Fund Purchases.
File No. 13276, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $5,000, (Mayor) Redevelopment Agency, for Plans and
for Services, South Basin Redevelopment Area.
File No. 13283, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of Elizabeth Kistowski Against the
City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13313, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
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Appropriating $1,300, War Memorial, for Heat, Light and Power.
File No. 13325, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $2,400, Fire Department, for Purchase of a Class "B"
Automobile.
File No. 13326, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Lieutenant George L. Kelley and Inspector Clarence I.
Abels, Bureau of Fire Investigation, to Attend the Fire and Arson
Investigation Short Course to Be Held at University of California,
June 20-24, 1955.
File No. 13329, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $354, War Memorial, for Temporary Salaries; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13315, Ordinance No. 9183 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following from Finance Committee, with recommendation
"Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Appropriating $25,000, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Expenses to
Be Incurred in Connection With Pending Legislation Before the
Congress of the United States Regarding the Raker Act.
File No. 13312, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Reduce amount of appropriation from $25,000 to $15,000.)
Amendment.
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Dobbs and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was passed jor second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
MONDAY. JUNE 13, 1955 393
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing an Agreement Between the City and County of San Fran-
cisco and the State of California, Whereby the City Will Perform
Design Engineering Work on State Highway Freeway Projects
Within the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13332, Resolution No. 15662 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $1,250, Recreation and Park, for Installation of Field
Conduit at Kezar Stadium.
File No. 13330. Ordinance No. 9184 (Series of 1939).
Amendment.
Supervisor Arnold moved as an amendment the inclusion of an
emergency clause to be designated as Section 2, and the change in
the title of the measure to be reflect same as an emergency measure.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was finally passed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $38,664, Youth Guidance Center, for Maintenance of
Minors in Foster Homes and Institutions; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13331, Ordinance No. 9185 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Appropriating $720, Recreation and Park, Camp Mather, for Temporary
Salaries and Allowance for Overtime; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13335, Ordinance No. 9186 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,100, Public Health, San Francisco Hospital, for Pur-
chase of One Anesthesia Machine and One Audiometer; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13336, Ordinance No. 9187 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,400, Public Utilities, for Services of Uniformed Mem-
bers of the Fire Department Assigned at the San Francisco Airport;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13337, Ordinance No. 9188 (Series of 1939).
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Appropriating $2,600, Recreation and Park, General Division, for Con-
tractual Services, Telephone and Telegraph; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13338, Ordinance No. 9189 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted.
Motion Requesting Intra-Fund Transfer, Board of Supervisors, for
Overtime Allowance.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby au-
thorized to submit to the Controller a request for an intra-fund
transfer of $1,000 from Appropriation No. 401.298.00, Legislative
Expense, to Appropriation No. 401.111.00, Allowance for Overtime,
in order to provide sufficient funds for the payment of overtime
during the month of June, 1955.
File No. 13354
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of the Public Health and Welfare
Committee was taken up:
Adding Section 144.1 to Chapter V (Health Code), Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Authorizing an Outpatient Service in
the Psychiatric Division of the San Francisco Hospital.
File No. 13019, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted as Amended.
The following measure from Finance Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Authorizing Agreement to Be Entered into by the Mayor With Marvin
E. Lewis for Employment of the Latter as a Part-Time Congressional
Legislative Representative.
File No. 12693-1, Resolution No. 15642 (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
In the second sentence of the first resolved, substitute for
the language, "The term of said contract shall be for the
period July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1956," the following:
"The term of said contract shall be for the period July 1,
1955 through January 31, 1956.")
Amendment.
Supervisor Arnold moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor McCarty and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955 395
Discussion.
Supervisor McMahon expressed the opinion that the position should
be placed on a full-time basis, in which thought Supervisor Car-
berry concurred.
Supervisor McCarty pointed out that if such a position received
full-time status, the city would probably be required to pay a
fabulous price as compensation.
Supervisor Christopher stated that he has always entertained men-
tal reservations about the position in the past because of inherent con-
flicts between the City and County and the clients of the legislative
representative and he has arrived at the conclusion that the need does
not exist for a Washington lobbyist for the remainder of the calendar
year and he would vote accordingly.
Supervisor Blake emphasized the need of a Washington Legislative
Representative, pointing out that in the absence of one, the big jobs
in Washington will go to other cities who do have such representa-
tion. San Francisco should have one if this city is to continue to
enjoy the status of an international port.
Supervisor Ferdon expressed the opinion that the measure should
be sent back to committee to determine the feasibility of placing
the position on a full-time basis. A part-time basis, the Supervisor
pointed out, would involve a conflict of interests and, accordingly,
he would vote against the measure.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and
it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Police Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing the Police Department to Remove Existing "Stop" Signs
and Replace Them With "Yield Right of Way" Signs.
File No. 12819, Resolution No. 15643 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending Resolution No. 15398 (Series of 1939), to Provide That
Angle Parking on Broderick Street, West Side, Between Pacific
Avenue and Broadway, Shall Be at an Angle of 90 Degrees Instead
of 60 Degrees.
File No. 12989-1, Resolution No. 15644 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Designating the Northwest and Southwest Corners of Broadway and
Gough Street as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 13127-1, Resolution No. 15645 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
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Designating the Northwest and Southeast Corners of Sixteenth and
Sanchez Streets as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 13193, Resolution No. 15646 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Designating the Southeast and Northeast Corners of Mariposa and
Vermont Streets as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 13265, Resolution No. 15648 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Designating Broadway, Between Gough and Fillmore Streets, as a
"Through Highway."
File No. 13266, Resolution No. 15649 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry— 1.
Adding Washington Street, Between Fillmore and Webster Streets, to
List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted to Two Hours, Be-
tween 8 A. M. and 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13267, Resolution No. 15650 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Pacific Avenue Between Laurel and
Locust Streets on October 8, 1955.
File No. 13275, Resolution No. 15651 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Designating Certain Intersectioins as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 13288, Resolution No. 15653 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Deleting Masonic Avenue, Between Geary Boulevard and Euclid Avenue,
from List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted to Two Hours,
Between 7 A. M. and 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13289, Resolution No. 15654 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955 397
Establishing One-Hour Parking Restrictions Between 7 A. M. and
6 P. M., Sundays Excepted, for "Trucks Only" on Wentworth Place,
West Side, Between Jackson and Washington Streets.
File No. 13290, Resolution No. 15655 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Approving Angle Parking on Green Street, North Side, for a Distance
of 60 Feet, and Extending from 10 to 70 Feet West of Jones Street.
File No. 13291, Resolution No. 15656 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Grove Street Between Polk and
Larkin Streets from February 15 to March 1, 1956, and Granting
Permission to Pacific Automotive Show to Erect and Maintain a
Canvas Over Said Street.
File No. 13296, Resolution No. 15657 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Sunset Boulevard Between Taraval
and Wawona Streets on July 16, 1955, Between the Hours of 8 A. M.
and 6 P. M., to Permit the Conduct of the 18th Annual Ail-American
Soap Box Derby.
File No. 13304, Resolution No. 15658 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Adding Bay Street, Between Columbus and Van Ness Avenues, to List
of "Restricted Traffic Streets."
File No. 13307, Resolution No. 15659 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending Section 3, Article 1, Chapter XI (Traffic Code), Part II
of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto Subdivi-
sions (o) and (p), Denning "Bicycle" and "Sidewalk Bicycle."
File No. 13067, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
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Amending Sections 96 and 97 of Article 5, Chapter XI (Traffic Code),
Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, Relating to Bicycle
Riding.
File No. 13066, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Car berry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Motion Requesting Employees' Retirement System to Submit Actuarial
Report on Proposed Charter Amendment Affecting Miscellaneous
Officers and Employees.
File No. 13284-1
(It is moved that the San Francisco City and County Em-
ployees' Retirement System be authorized and requested to
prepare and submit to this Board of Supervisors an actuarial
report as to the cost and effect of the change in benefits
under the Retirement System as provided by a proposed
amendment to add to the Charter, Section 165.1.4 (the pro-
visions of which amendment are set forth in File No. 13284)
to increase retirement allowances of miscellaneous officers
and employees retired under Section 165 of the Charter
prior to July 1, 1952, said actuarial report to be submitted
on two bases:
(a) Covering those persons affected who retired prior to
July 1, 1947;
(b) Covering those persons affected who retired after June
30, 1947, but prior to July 1, 1952;
the cost of such actuarial report to be paid by the City and
County of San Francisco from such funds as are available
for the purpose.
The Clerk of the Board is hereby authorized and directed
to submit a request for a supplemental appropriation in
amount of $950 for the aforesaid purpose.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Motion Requesting Employees' Retirement System to Submit Actuarial
Report on Proposed Charter Amendment Affecting Members of the
Police Department.
File No. 13007-2
(It is moved that the San Francisco City and County Em-
ployees Retirement System be authorized and requested to
prepare and submit to this Board of Supervisors an actuarial
report as to the cost and effect of the change in benefits
under the Retirement System as provided by a proposed
amendment to add to the Charter, Section 168.1.5.2 (the
provisions of which amendment are set forth in File No.
13007-1) to increase allowances granted to or on account
of members of the Police Department, who were members
of the retirement system under Sections 168 or 168.1, the
cost of such actuarial report to be paid by the City and
County of San Francisco from such funds as are available
for the purpose.
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955 399
The Clerk of the Board is hereby authorized and directed
to submit a request for a supplemental appropriation in
amount of $850 for the aforesaid purpose.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs — 2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,065, M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, from the
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Gas and Electric Service; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13359. Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee; sec-
onded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning, Extension
of Leave. July 18 Through August 2; Oliver M. Rousseau, Public
Utilities Commissioner, July 1-5, July 8-11, July 15-18, July 22-25,
July 29-August 1 ; Ernest S. Williams, President of the City Planning
Commission, June 15-29; William Stephen Allen, Art Commissioner,
June 18-28, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15637 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Authorizing the Mayor and the Public Utilities Commission to Accept
the Offer of the United States of America, Acting Through the
Administrator of Civil Aeronautics, to Grant Federal Funds in the
Maximum Amount of $228,200 to the City and County of San Fran-
cisco for the Development of the San Francisco International Airport
Under Project No. 9-04-034-509.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13350, Resolution No. 15664 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola Ferdon
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
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Progress Report on One- Way Traffic on Portions of Post and O'Farrell
Streets.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the city agencies involved render a progress report with respect to
the one-way traffic flow on portions of Post and O'Farrell Streets.
No objection and motion carried.
Continuation of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry informed the Board that the recent session
of the State Legislature failed to develop any legislation which
would provide for the abolition of the Joint Highway District. He
praised the work of Don Cleary, State Legislative Representative,
and Barney Ward, representative from the City Attorney's office,
assigned to Sacramento.
Adopted.
Congratulating Rev. Lawrence J. Krause Upon the 25th Anniversary
of His Ordination as a Priest.
Supervisors Dobbs and Ferdon jointly presented:
File No. 13368, Resolution No. 15665 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Designating the Northeast and Southwest Corners of Pacific Avenue and
Divisadero Street as a "Stop" Intersection.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13345, Resolution No. 15663 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Request for Legislative Report.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that a report be forthcoming from
the City's Sacramento Legislative Representative and the repre-
sentative from the City Attorney's office, assigned to Sacramento,
outlining categorically those bills in which the City and County of
San Francisco evinced an interest, and which were (1) passed by
the Legislature; (2) defeated by the Legislature or tabled in com-
mittee, and (3) recommendations for future consideration by the
State body.
(Supervisor Ferdon pointed out that it may be necessary to adopt
legislation requesting the preparation of such a report.)
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Adopted.
Accepting Gift of a Baby Elephant for the San Francisco Zoo.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13280-1, Resolution No. 15652 (Series of 1939).
Superivsor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Proposing the Establishment of an Employees' Suggestion Plan.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13369, Resolution No. (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Request for City Attorney's Opinion.
Supervisor Halley requested that a copy of the foregoing measure
be transmitted to the City Attorney's office for the purpose of ascer-
taining whether the provisions of the proposal conflict with local
statutes.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Gus Lachman.
Jointly presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15638 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Urging Financial Support of TV Station KQED— Channel 9.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13370, Resolution No. 15666 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Preparation of Legislation Prohibiting On-Street Loading or Unloading
by Airport Buses.
Supervisor McCarty requested that the Clerk write the City At-
torney to prepare for him proposed legislation prohibiting on-street
loading and unloading by airport buses in San Francisco.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Memorializing the Civil Aeronautics Board to Provide a Direct Air
Route Between San Francisco and Europe Via a Great Circle Route.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13372, Resolution No. 15668 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
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Fixing Special Order to Study Extension of Rates for Special Shopper's
Bus in Downtown and Mission District Areas.
Supervisor McCarty presented communications from the Public
Utilities Commission, recommending the extension of the special
shopper's fare from July 1, 1955, to December 31, 1955, covering the
Downtown Financial, Civic Center and Mission (Miracle Mile) Dis-
tricts, and requested that consideration of the foregoing be set as a
Special Order for 3 p. m., Monday, June 27, 1955.
No objection and so ordered.
Proposal to Defer Holding of Meeting of Board on Monday, June 20,
1955.
Supervisor McCarty suggested that the regular Board meeting
scheduled for Monday, June 20, 1955, be deferred until Tuesday,
June 21, in order to permit the members of the Board to hear the
opening address by President Dwight D. Eisenhower before the
United Nations Commemorative Session.
Supervisor McAteer pointed out that the rules of the Board pro-
vided that meetings must be conducted on the established date,
unless it be a holiday, legal or by official proclamation, in which case
the scheduled meeting shall be held on the next regular business day.
There being no objection, Supervisor McCarty withdrew his sug-
gestion.
Adopted.
Congratulating and Commending The Guardsmen Upon the Success of
Their First World's Championship Rodeo.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 13235-1, Resolution No. 15647 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:30
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors July 5, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing the Establishment of a Revolving Fund for the Library
Department in the Sum of $1 000; Providing for Its Administration
and Reimbursement, and Repealing Bill No. 220, Ordinance No. 22.011.
File No. 13277, Ordinance No. 9193 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $1,000, Public Library, for Revolving Fund Purchases.
File No. 13276, Ordinance No. 9192 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $5,000 (Mayor), Redevelopment Agency, for Plans and
for Services, South Basin Redevelopment Area.
File No. 13283, Ordinance No. 9194 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of Elizabeth Kistowski Against the
City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13313, Ordinance No. 9196 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $1,300, War Memorial, for Heat, Light and Power.
File No. 13325, Ordinance No. 9197 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $2,400, Fire Department, for Purchase of a Class "B"
Automobile.
File No. 13326, Ordinance No. 9198 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1955 405
Authorizing Lieutenant George L. Kelley and Inspector Clarence I.
Abels. Bureau of Fire Investigation, to Attend the Fire and Arson
Investigation Short Course to Be Held at University of California,
June 20-24, 1955.
File No. 13329, Ordinance No. 9199 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
jSrtola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $15,000, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Expenses
to Be Incurred in Connection With Pending Legislation Before the
Congress of the United States Regarding the Raker Act.
File No. 13312, Ordinance No. 9195 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Public Health and Welfare Com-
mittee, heretofore Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Adding Section 144.1 to Chapter V (Health Code), Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Authorizing an Outpatient Service in
the Psychiatric Division of the San Francisco Hospital.
File No. 13019, Ordinance No. 9202 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Police Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Amending Section 3, Article 1, Chapter XI (Traffic Code), Part II of
the San Francisco Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto Subdivisions
(o) and (p), Defining "Bicycle" and "Sidewalk Bicycle."
File No. 13067, Ordinance No. 9191 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Amending Sections 96 and 97 of Article 5, Chapter XI (Traffic Code),
Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, Relating to Bicycle
Riding.
File No. 13066, Ordinance No. 9190 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
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NEW BUSINESS.
Re-reference to Committee.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Approving Agreement Between the City and County of San Francisco
and Lakeside Village Merchants' Association, Inc., Relating to Acqui-
sition of Sites and Leasing Thereof as Public Off-Street Parking Lots.
File No. 11235-3, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to committee. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Minnie Steel.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15671 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for June and July; List Dated June 20, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15672 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payments of Taxes
for the Fiscal Years 1953-54 and 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15673 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Wm. Fred Forsey,
et ux., for $15,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13351, Resolution No. 15680 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Corwin B. Buffing-
ton, et ux., for $15,750, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13352, Resolution No. 15681 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley. McAteer — 2.
MONDAY. JUNE 20, 1955 407
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Ethel E. Meri-
wether for $14,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13353, Resolution No. 15682 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Temporary Transfer of Funds Pending Receipt of First
Installment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13340, Resolution No. 15679 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Fixing Charge of $8.00 Each for Copies of the Charter of the City and
County of San Francisco and Repealing Resolution No. 8338 (Series
of 1939).
File No. 13355, Resolution No. 15683 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Re-reference to Committee.
Authorizing Release of Lien Against Property of Carmen Navarro (Also
Known as Clara Correa), Recipient of City and County Aid, in Con-
sideration of the Judgment in Superior Court Action No. 400,409.
File No. 13360, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to committee; seconded by
Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Approving Payment for Certain Repairs Made to the Crystal Palace
Salt Water Baths in the Amount of $1,170.89.
File No. 13361, Resolution No. 15684 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Subordination of Lien of the City and County of San
Francisco for Indigent Aid Extended to Ruth Jones to Allow Payment
to Ruth Jones by the Municipal Railway of the Sum of $2,635.66 in
Compromise of a Disputed Claim for Damages for Personal Injury.
File No. 13373, Resolution No. 15685 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
•sent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $1,065, de Young Memorial Museum, from the Emer-
gency Reserve Fund, for Gas and Electric Service; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13359, Ordinance No. 9200 (Series of 1939) .
408 MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Appropriating $500, Sheriff, for Payment of Overtime; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13365, Ordinance No. 9201 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Public Buildings, Lands and
City Planning Committee were taken up:
Granting Revocable Permission to the City Guide System of California,
Inc., to Encroach upon the Sidewalk Area, at Several Locations,
Not to Exceed One Foot, With Their Metal Case Which Is a Unit
of the City Guides.
File No. 12716-1, Resolution No. 15675 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Approving Request for Transfer of Temporary Public Housing to the
Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13317-1, Resolution No. 15676 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Approving Amendatory Agreement Between the City and County of
San Francisco and the Housing Authority Relating to the Operation
and Disposition by the Housing Authority of Certain War Housing
Projects, Transferred and Relinquished to It by the Federal Govern-
ment, and Authorizing Execution of Such Agreement.
File No. 13317-2, Resolution No. 15677 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 5464 (New Series), as Amended,
Relative to Use Districts, by Adding Thereto Certain Defined Types
of Private Schools as Uses Permitted in a First Residential District,
and Providing for Codification in the San Francisco Municipal Code.
File No. 13333, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1955 409
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(Note: In each of the following three instances, Supervisor Arnold
moved reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $20,240, Public Utilities, Airport, for Heat, Light and
Power; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13374. Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $625, Real Estate, Civic Auditorium, from the Emergency
Reserve Fund, for Heat, Light and Power for the Month of June,
1955; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13390, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Appropriating $418, Public Health, Emergency Hospital, for Sick Leave
Replacements; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13391, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Harry J. Stewart, Member of the Retirement Board,
June 23-26; Bert W. Levit, Member of the Board of Education, June
20-25; Charles J. Foehn, Member of the Board of Education, June
20-25; L. J. Clarke, City Librarian, June 29-July 15; Mrs. J. Henry
Mohr, Public Library Commissioner, June 29-July 15; Francis P.
Walsh, Civil Service Commissioner, July 1-4; Joseph S. Quan, Public
Library Commissioner, August 16-September 30, 1955, All With Per-
mission to Leave the State.
File No. 12040, Resolution No. 15669 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE
Adopted.
In Memoriam — John D. McGilvray.
Supervisor Blake presented on behalf of Supervisor Halley:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15670 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
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Congratulating Supervisor Francis McCarty and Press and Union
League Club.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola,
that Supervisor McCarty and the Press and Union League Club be
congratulated on the completeness of the arrangements for the United
Nations' Tenth Anniversary Commemorative Sessions, which start
today.
Supervisor McCarty was excused from participating in the voting.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Motion Authorizing Transmission of Telegram to U. S. Senators Re
Appropriation for Model of San Francisco Bay.
Supervisor Christopher moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty,
that the Clerk be directed to transmit a telegram to U. S. Senators
Knowland and Kuchel stressing urgency of voting for the appropria-
tion of $250,000 for a model of San Francisco Bay, and that everything
be done to secure immediate appropriation of $500,000 to commence
the project next year.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of a Portion of Cabrillo Street from
July 5-15, 1955, for Playground Purposes.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13385, Resolution No. 15886 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portion of Buchanan Street on
August 6, 1955, to Permit Holding of Annual Bon Festival (Japanese
Folk Dance), by the Buddhist Church of San Francisco.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13339, Resolution No. 15678 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Thirty-first Avenue Between Geary
and Clement Streets for the Period June 27 Through July 8, 1955.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 12072-1, Resolution No. 15674 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1955 411
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Request for Information Re Legislation Adopted by Other Communities
Relating to Sidewalk Defects.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk write to the City of
Rochester, N. Y., and other communities, to determine if legislation
exists relating to necessity of written notice of sidewalk defects to
support any possible claims for damages or injuries.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Congratulating the Olympic Club, Its Board of Directors, the Golfing
Committee and Others, for the Splendid Manner in Which the Recent
U. S. Open Golf Championship Was Conducted in San Francisco.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13394, Resolution No. 15687 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Expression of Thanks.
Supervisor McCarty: I am sure the Press Club joins me in ex-
pressing gratefulness for the very kind and thoughtful motion of
today. All of the members of the Press Club are, as I am, aware of
the Board's action authorizing the invitation and appropriating the
necessary monies which make this wonderful Tenth Commemorative
Session possible.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 2:30
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors July 11, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing are
true and correct copies of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the dates hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 26
Monday, June 27, 1955
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, June
27, 1955,2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, June 6, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From Laundry and Linen Supply Board of Trade of San Francisco,
requesting two weeks' postponement of automatic laundry measure.
Consideration continued four weeks; filed.
From City Attorney, reporting on the nature and estimated extent
of the costs which the city would be required to bear in event it filed
an eminent domain action for acquisition of parcels in Lakeside
Village Parking Project.
Ordered filed.
From Dr. Herbert C. Clish, resigning Superintendent of Schools,
expressing his appreciation of the Board's past courtesies.
Ordered filed.
From Controller, submitting copy of letter addressed to the City
Attorney to which was attached a copy of letter from the law firm
of Melvin, Faulkner, Sheehan and Wiseman, demanding that no
certification be made of finances set aside in connection with the
Ellis-O'Farrell Off-Street Parking Project.
Ordered filed.
From Police Department, report on one-way street operation on
Post and O'Farrell Street.
Copy to each member of Board; referred to Police Committee.
Introduction of Distinguished Guest.
The President of the Board introduced the Honorable Yehudah
Nadivi from Tel-Aviv, YAFO, a guest of the State Department. Mr.
Nadivi is traveling in the United States for the purpose of observing
the workings of our democratic processes.
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414 MONDAY JUNE 27, 1955
Mr. Nadivi thanked the Board for its courtesy in permitting him
to appear before it and expressed the feeling that his country will
continue to mature and maintain the most cordial relations with this
country.
Presentation of Awards.
The President informed the members of the Board that it had
adopted a resolution some time ago requesting the Board of Educa-
tion to conduct a contest which would result in the presentation of
a suitable memento to distinguished visitors. The committee in charge
of studying the various suggestions had selected the winners of the
three prizes offered and they are as follows:
First Prize: David Horn, 138 Parque Drive, Polytechnic High School.
Second Prize: Helen Hayward, 281 DeHaro Street, Polytechnic
High School.
Third Prize: Thomas Lew, 281 Francisco Street, Polytechnic High
School.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following off-calendar measures out of order.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Blake and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Adopted.
Designating Post and O'Farrell Streets One-Way Streets, All Times,
Until Midnight, July 25, 1955.
File No. 12579-5, Resolution No. 15698 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Blake.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Designating Portion of O'Farrell Street as a "Through Highway" Until
Monday, July 25, 1955.
File No. 12974-1, Resolution No. 15699 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Blake.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Supervisor Dobbs to Be Excused.
Supervisor Dobbs asked to be excused from Board attendance at
the hour of 2: 50 p. m.
No objection and so ordered.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following recommendations of the Public
Health and Welfare Committee out of order. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Amending Section 5, Article 1, Chapter II of the San Francisco Munici-
pal Code, Relating to Commercial Districts, by Adding to Subsection
(n) Thereof, Automatic Laundries as Defined in Section 360 of the
Health Code.
File No. 11980-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955 415
June 13, 1955 — Consideration continued to June 27, 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that consideration of the foregoing meas-
ure as well as its companion measure, identified as File No. 11980-3,
be continued for two weeks. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
There being no objection, Supervisor Ferdon withdrew his motion
and moved continuance for four weeks. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Dobbs.
Supervisor McMahon suggested that in the event the proponents
or opponents of the subject measures had anything new to present
they do so in writing, to the Public Health and Welfare Committee
in sufficient time for its consideration before July 25th.
The roll was thereupon called on continuance of consideration of
measures designated as Files Nos. 11980-2 and 11980-3 for four weeks
and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Section 354 and 360 Re-
spectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, and Repealing Ordinances Nos. 3300 (New Series),
7233 (New Series), and 17.192 (Bill No. 813), Relating to Public
Laundries and Public Washhouses.
File No. 1 1980-3, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
June 13, 1955 — Consideration continued to June 27, 1955.
Consideration continued for 4 weeks.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor McCarty moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following off-calendar measure out of
order. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing City Attorney to Intervene in Proceedings Before the
Federal Power Commission In Re Additional Supply of Natural Gas
to the San Francisco Bay Area.
File No. 13424, Resolution No. 15709 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following recommendation of Finance Com-
mittee out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Approving Agreement Between the City and County of San Francisco
and Lakeside Village Merchants' Association, Inc., Relating to Ac-
quisition of Sites and Leasing Thereof as Public Off-Street Parking
Lots.
File No. 11235-3, Resolution No. 15688 (Series of 1939).
June 20, 1955 — Re-referred to Finance Committee.
416 MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955
Discussion.
Supervisor McAteer expressed the opinion that the Parking Au-
thority should exert every possible effort to reach an agreement with
the owners of the property involved before resorting to the use of
eminent domain proceedings.
Supervisor Ferdon raised the question whether the city might be
liable for interest on the $12,000 deposited by the Lakeside Village
Merchants' Association.
Amendment.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved the following amendment: At
the end of Paragraph 5, on Page 5 of the Agreement, add the follow-
ing: "In no event shall City be obligated to pay interest on said de-
posit to Association." Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Blake moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following measure out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Adopted.
Urging Opposition to Amendment to the 50-50, Shipping Law.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13425, Resolution No. 15710 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs — 2.
Transmission of Telegram.
Supervisor Blake requested that the Clerk immediately wire the
City's Congressional Representative, as well as the Congressional
Legislative Representative, urging opposition to the proposed amend-
ment.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Judiciary Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Adding Section 34.2 to the Charter to Provide for the Position of
Confidential Secretary in the Offices of the City Attorney and Public
Defender.
File No. 13091
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955 417
Discussion.
Supervisor McCarty spoke on the matter, pointing out that it was
his understanding that the positions would be filled from civil service
employees within the respective departments in which event two
positions would be vacant.
Supervisor Christopher stated it would be a good idea to have the
full membership of the Board act on charter amendments submitted
to the people and suggested continuance.
Supervisor Ferdon accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, that consideration be continued until the full membership
of the Board is present.
No objection and motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER— 3:00 P.M.
(In connection with each of the following four measures, Super-
visor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.)
Making a Finding Concerning Proposal to Continue from July 1, 1955,
to December 31, 1955, a Five-Cent Fare on the Special Shopper's
Shuttle Service of the Municipal Railway in the Civic Center, Down-
town and Financial Areas of San Francisco.
File No. 11261-8, Resolution No. 15689 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon declared that the shuttle bus service at the five-
cent rate has proved to be a most popular one and saw no reason why
it should not be continued on a permanent basis and thus obviate
the necessity of coming before the Board every six months for
approval.
He thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that the
Public Utilities Commission consider placing the Downtown, Fi-
nancial Area and Civic Center five-cent shuttle bus service on a
permanent basis, and that consideration be likewise given to placing
the Mission Street (Miracle Mile) five-cent shuttle bus service on a
permanent basis after December 31, 1955.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola — 2.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure identified as File
No. 11261-8 and it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Approving Continuance from July 1, 1955, to December 31, 1955, of
Special Shopper's Shuttle Service of the Municipal Railway in the
Civic Center, Downtown and Financial Areas of San Francisco.
File No. 11261-9, Resolution No. 15690 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Making a Finding Concerning Proposal to Continue from July 1, 1955,
to December 31, 1955, a Five-Cent Fare on the Miracle Mile Special
Shopper's Shuttle Service of the Municipal Railway on Mission
Street, Between Fifteenth and Army Streets.
File No. 12478-3, Resolution No. 15696 (Series of 1939).
418 MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Approving Continuance from July 1, 1955, to December 31, 1955, of
Miracle Mile Special Shopper's Shuttle Service of the Municipal
Railway on Mission Street, Between Fifteenth and Army Streets.
File No. 12478-4, Resolution No. 15697 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Public Buildings, Lands and City
Planning Committee, heretofore Passed for Second Reading, was
taken up:
Amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 5464 (New Series), as Amended,
Relative to Use Districts, by Adding Thereto Certain Defined Types
of Private Schools as Uses Permitted in a First Residential District,
and Providing for Codification in the San Francisco Municipal Code.
File No. 13333, Ordinance No. 9203 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated June 21, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15693 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for June and July; List Dated June 27, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15694 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for July and August; List Dated June 26, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15695 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955 419
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State of
California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13334, Resolution No. 15700 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State of
California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13362, Resolution No. 15701 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of the Treasurer at the Convention of the
National Association of County Officials, to Be Held at Richmond,
Virginia, July 17-20, 1955.
File No. 13364, Resolution No. 15702 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Manager of the San Francisco Inter-
national Airport at the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Airport Operators' Council, to Be Held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
July 25 and 26, 1955.
File No. 13376, Resolution No. 15703 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from John C. Moraes,
et ux„ for $10,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13379, Resolution No. 15704 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Mary F. Wernham
for $12,750, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13380, Resolution No. 15705 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
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Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Grace L. Cline,
et al., for $14,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13381, Resolution No. 15706 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Marion A. Switzer
for $19,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13383, Resolution No. 15707 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $12,000, Public Works, from 1944 Sewer Bond Fund, for
Repair of Lake Merced Sewer Trestle.
File No. 13358, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Appropriating $100,000, Water Department, for Sutro Reservoir Dis-
tribution Redevelopment.
File No. 13377, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Amending Section 1.10 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Mem-
bership Ordinance, by Authorizing Membership of the Department of
Public Health in the Western Plumbing Officials Association, Inc.
File No. 13382, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $20,240, San Francisco Airport, for Heat, Light and
Power; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13374, Ordinance No. 9204 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955 421
Appropriating $625, Real Estate, from the Emergency Reserve Fund,
for Heat, Light and Power Required by the Civic Auditorium for the
Month of June; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13390, Ordinance No. 9205 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Information on Purchase of Real Property Required for the Market
Street-Portola Drive Widening.
Supervisor McAteer inquired into the status of land purchases
required for the Market Street-Portola Drive widening, and Earl
Cutting, Acting Director of Property, informed him that to date his
office had signed up about 30 parcels on Portola Drive; that he
expected to have the task of buying the necessary land completed
by the end of the year; that his office will probably have to resort
to eminent domain proceedings on some of the parcels.
Consideration Continued.
The following from Finance Committee, without recommendation,
was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment
Rendered in the Case of Dr. John Drew et al vs. David Jones et al.,
Superior Court Case No. 442,745.
File No. 13378, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved that consideration be continued for one
week at the request of Supervisor Dobbs. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Re-reference to Committee.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Approving Map of Midtown Terrace Subdivision No. 3 and Declaring
the Same to Be Open Public Streets.
File No. 13367, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
(Board accepts deed from Panorama Development Com-
pany, granting to City all land comprising Panorama Drive,
Starview, Knollview, Gladview, Skyview, Aquavista Ways,
Dellbrook Avenue and Olympia Way.
Board approves performance bond with Standard Building
Company as principal and United Pacific Insurance Company,
as surety, in sum of $120,000.00, being the amount estimated
by the City Engineer as the cost of the necessary street work.
Board approves Subdivision Tax Bond with the Standard
Building Company, as principal, and United Pacific Insurance
Company, as surety, in sum of $8,334.76, conditioned for the
payment of all taxes or special assessments collected as taxes
which are at the time of filing said map a lien against the
land or any part thereof as shown on said map. The sum of
$8,334.76 is twice the amount of taxes as estimated by the
Controller.)
Discussion.
Supervisor Carberry raised the question whether the subject
measure had been approved by the City Planning Commission. Mr.
Bryant Hall, Acting Director of Planning, stated that it had been so
approved.
422 MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955
Supervisor Arnold suggested to the Streets Committee that it
consider a declaration from the subdivider and an offer to dedicate
the lands in question for street purposes. If such a declaration were
proffered which would contain an offer of dedication for street
purposes, then the Board could either accept or reject it, and it would
not have all of the obligations of an owner.
Supervisor McCarty opposed the present measure on the grounds
that if the city accepted the deeds, and then proceeded to improve
the streets, it would then be liable for any damages which may
ensue as a result of such improvements.
Supervisor Arnold stated he wasn't satisfied with the measure as
it appeared on the calendar and moved its re-reference to committee
so that his thoughts and those expressed by Supervisor McCarty
may be given consideration. Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Ertola, Halley — 3.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Casitas Avenue Between Cresta
Vista Drive and Lansdale Avenue.
File No. 13349, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Fixing Date for Meeting of the Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board
of Equalization.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13426, Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Parkhurst Alley to All Vehicular and
Pedestrian Traffic for a Period of Three Months from July 1, 1955,
and Granting the Henderson Construction Company Permission to
Occupy Same.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13398, Resolution No. 15708 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
MONDAY. JUNE 27, 1955 423
Acknowledgment.
Supervisor Christopher stated that he had received a letter from
the Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressing thanks for
the cooperation extended by the City during the United Nations Com-
memorative Sessions beginning June 20, 1955.
Supervisor Christopher requested that a letter be directed to the
Secretary-General, thanking him for the sentiments expressed and
hoping that the United Nations will again meet in San Francisco in
the not too distant future.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
State Funds for Construction of Auditorium.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from the City
of Los Angeles regarding the construction of an auditorium by state
funds.
Supervisor Christopher: The City of Los Angeles is about to con-
struct a large auditorium at Sixth and Flower Streets, to be con-
structed by funds allocated by the state, to the Redevelopment
Agency of that city. We have several projects in mind, the one in
the South of Market area and the wholesale produce market. We
should construct a tremendous auditorium that would house 34,000
people and this would bring tremendous business to our city. It might
be possible to obtain state funds for this project. I suggest the matter
be referred to the proper committee for study.
Referred to the Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Com-
mittee.
Supervisor Ferdon suggested that the foregoing thought might be
conveyed to Don Cleary, the City's Legislative Representative, if the
committee believes the plan feasible.
Use of Gas Tax Funds for Transit Facilities.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from the City
Attorney regarding the use of gas tax funds for transit facilities.
Supervisor Christopher: I have written to the City Attorney in-
quiring whether gas tax funds may be used for the improvement of
our rapid transit system, the building of a subway, elevated struc-
tures and other improvements. The City Attorney has stated that
this would require a constitutional amendment. The State Highway
Department is going to construct a huge ferry boat out of gas tax
funds to cross the Carquinez Straits. I wrote the City Attorney again
about the appropriation of gas tax funds for the ferry boat. Mr.
Holm explained his thinking in the matter, which indicated that we
cannot use gas tax funds for the purposes described. I am going
to refer the matter to committee for further study, and for possible
reference to the City Attorney's office for the preparation of legisla-
tion to have a constitutional amendment approved by the people.
Referred to Streets Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee
for Thursday, July 7, 1955, at 2:00 p. m.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Herbert Bartholomew.
Supervisor Ferdon presented on behalf of Supervisor Dobbs:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15691 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.
424 MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Extending Wishes for Speedy Recovery.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk, on behalf of the
Board, send a letter to Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard,
wishing him a speedy recovery from his present illness.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Filing of Report of Sidewalk Defects.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk send a letter to the
City Attorney inquiring into the legality of enacting legislation which
will impose upon the property owner the responsibility of giving
notice, at the time of paying his property taxes, of sidewalk defects.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon mentioned that the U. S. Senate had already
passed S. 928 relating to the subject of air pollution, and that the
matter be referred to the appropriate committee for study and for
the feasibility of determining whether the committee would recom-
mend passage of the measure by the House.
Referred to the Public Health and Welfare Committee.
Study of Reports on One-Way Operation on Post and O'Farrell Streets.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Police Committee at its meet-
ing on July 7, 1955, consider the existing reports on one-way opera-
tions on Post and O'Farrell Streets, and that all the parties involved
be notified by means of appropriate public notice.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Phil Sapiro.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 12041, Resolution No. 15692 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Request for Leave of Absence.
Supervisor Halley requested that the necessary legislation be pre-
pared granting him a leave of absence for the period July 8 through
July 23, 1955.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Proposal That State Accept Certain Property from the City and County.
Supervisor McCarty presented a hand-written note, writer un-
known, urging that the State of California accept title to certain
city and county property.
Referred to Finance Committee.
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955 425
Proposal to Hold United Nations Commemorative Sessions in San
Francisco Every Ten Years.
Supervisor McCarty stated that the Press and Union League Club
was desirous of having the United Nations hold commemorative
sessions in San Francisco periodically and requested that the proper
resolutions be prepared calling for such meetings every ten years,
and that upon its preparation it be referred to the Finance Com-
mittee.
No objection and so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:30
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors July 18, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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Tuesday, July 5, 1955
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Tuesday,
July 5, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Carberry noted present at 2: 27 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 2:22 p. m.
Supervisors Christopher and McCarty excused from attendance.
(See below.)
Appointment of President Pro Tern.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that
Supervisor Ferdon be appointed as President Pro Tern.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisors Excused from Attendance.
The President announced that Supervisors Christopher and Mc-
Carty had left word asking that they be excused from attending
today's meeting, and Supervisor McCarty also desired to be excused
from attending the meeting to be held on July 11th as well.
No objection and permission granted.
Statement on Bond Measures.
The President announced that Supervisor McCarty had made the
request that consideration of the bond measures appearing on the
calendar be deferred until his return on July 18th.
Supervisor Halley stated that since he intended to be out of town
on the 18th, he would prefer that the bond measures be acted upon
at today's meeting.
No action taken on the foregoing requests.
Approval of Journals.
The Journal of Proceedings for May 9-12 and June 13, 1955, were
considered read and approved.
(427 )
428 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Communications.
From Department of Public Works, final draft of proposed building
code.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
From Bay Area Air Pollution Committee, invitation to meeting to
be held July 14, 2: 30 p. m., Mark Hopkins Hotel.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Chief Administrative Officer, advising that he has instructed
his personnel concerned with sidewalk encroachments, that request
for such should be approved prior to construction.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Department of Public Works, transmitting extra copies of
reports issued by said department and by the Municipal Railway
relative to one-way operation on Post and O'Farrell Streets.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Associated Fruit and Produce Dealers of San Francisco,
expressing cooperation in making more efficient use of the wholesale
produce area.
Referred to Commercial and Industrial Development Committee.
From the Assessor, advising that he has delivered into the custody
of the Clerk of the Board the 1955-56 Assessment Roll of the City
and County of San Francisco.
Ordered filed.
From American Institute of Architects, Northern Chapter, Park-
ing Authority, Lakeside Property Owners' Association, Salesian Boys'
Club, commenting on proposed bond issues.
Ordered filed.
From San Francisco Youth Council, urging submission of $7,000,000
recreation bond issue.
Referred to Finance Committee.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Consideration Continued.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that
consideration of the subject matter be continued until Monday,
July 11, 1955, at 2 p.m.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, McAteer, Mc-
Carty— 5.
(See Board of Equalization Journal No. 29.)
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing Held.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of Collier Street.
File No. 10410
(Pursuant to notice of intention given in Resolution No.
15595 (Series of 1939).)
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 429
Adopted.
There appearing no protestants, the following recommendation of
Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of Collier Street.
File No. 10410-2, Resolution No. 15714 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon — 6.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, McAteer, Mc-
Carty— 5.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing Held.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of Portions of Mangels Avenue Between Baden Street and
Hamerton Avenue.
File No. 12784
(Pursuant to notice of intention given in Resolution No.
15606 (Series of 1939).)
There appearing no protestants, the following recommendation of
Streets Committee was taken up:
Passage for Second Reading.
Ordering the Vacation of Portions of Mangels Avenue Between Baden
Street and Hamerton Avenue.
File No. 12784-2, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon — 6.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, McAteer, Mc-
Carty— 5.
Statement on Bond Issues.
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, stated he
had asked that all persons interested in the proposed submission of
various bond issues at the November 8, 1955, election be present
today for the purpose of expressing their views thereon. After the
public hearing has concluded, the measures should be re-referred
to the Finance Committee at which time the committee will likewise
consider the legislation prepared by the City Attorney's office re-
lating to the determination of public interest and necessity for such
submission, and that all persons who speak on the measures today
are also invited to attend the hearing before the Finance Committee
tomorrow at 3:00 p. m.
Public hearing temporarily deferred pending appearance of Super-
visor Carberry.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $12,000, Public Works, from 1944 Sewer Bond Fund, for
Repair of Lake Merced Sewer Trestle.
File No. 13358, Ordinance No. 9207 (Series of 1939).
430 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 4.
Appropriating $100,000, Water Department, for Sutro Reservoir Dis-
tribution Redevelopment.
File No. 13377, Ordinance No. 9208 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 4.
Amending Section 1.10 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Mem-
bership Ordinance, by Authorizing Membership of the Department of
Public Health in the Western Plumbing Officials Association, Inc.
File No. 13382, Ordinance No. 9209 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 4.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
The following measure from Finance Committee, without recom-
mendation, heretofore considered, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment
Rendered in the Case of Dr. John Drew et al. vs. David Jones et al.,
Superior Court Case No. 442,745.
File No. 13378, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
June 27, 1955 — Consideration continued to July 5, 1955.
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed,
pending appearance of Supervisor Dobbs.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Casitas Avenue Between Cresta
Vista Drive and Lansdale Avenue.
File No. 13349, Ordinance No. 9206 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
considered, was taken up:
Adding Section 34.2 to the Charter to Provide for the Position of
Confidential Secretary in the Offices of the City Attorney and Public
Defender.
File No. 13091
June 27, 1955 — Over, awaiting full Board membership.
Supervisor Halley moved continuance to July 25. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion carried.
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 431
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Confirming Lease of Certain Real Property Located on the Southwest
Corner of Galvez Avenue and Phelps Street to the Art Hogan Lumber
Company.
File No. 10530-4, Resolution No. 15715 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Aimold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Jennie Owens.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15717 (Series of 1939).
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Otis Furney.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15716 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated June 28, 1955.
File No. 12044, Resolution No. 15718 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for July and August; List Dated July 5, 1955.
File No. 12045, Resolution No. 15719 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payments of Taxes
for the Fiscal Year 1954-55 and 1955-56.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15720 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
432 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim of the City and
County Against Erbentraut and Summers, by the Acceptance of
$806.08.
File No. 13384, Resolution No. 15722 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Settlement of the Claim of the City and County Against
Violet M. Perez by the Acceptance of $790.74.
File No. 13386, Resolution No. 15723 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Against Property of the Estate of Laura
B. Pfeiffer, Deceased, Recipient of City and County Aid, in Con-
sideration of Repayment of Portion of Aid Heretofore Granted.
File No. 13393, Resolution No. 15713 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing the Director of Public Health to Accept Aid from the
State Department of Public Health for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13401, Resolution No. 15724 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Public Health Officials to Sign Documents for Narcotics
and Alcohol for Institutional Use During the Fiscal Year Beginning
July 1, 1955.
File No. 13402, Resolution No. 15725 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure from Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Bond Measures Proposed for Submission on the Ballot for the Election
on November 8, 1955:
File No. 12856 — Early Intake and Cherry Power Plants,
Together With Appurtenances $54,000,000
File No. 13395— Courts Building— Construction 13,000,000
File Mo. 13396 — Recreation-Park — Improvements
and Extensions 7,000,000
File No. 13397— Off-Street Parking Facilities 11,000,000
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 433
Committee of the Whole.
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the Board now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the
purpose of hearing from all interested parties relating to submission
of the subject bond issues.
No objection and motion carried.
The following persons were heard in connection with the respective
bond issues as designated:
File No. 12856 — Early Intake and Cherry Valley Power Plants —
$54,000,000:
James H. Turner, Manager, Public Utilities Commission;
Jerd Sullivan, Chairman, Mayor's Bond Screening Committee.
File No. 13395— Courts Building— Construction— $13,000,000:
Judge Timothy I. Fitzpatrick of the Superior Court introduced
Mr. Randall Larson, representing the Bar Association, Municipal and
Superior Courts;
Judge Leonore T. Underwood, Municipal Court;
Gerald Levin, Past President, San Francisco Bar Association;
Michael Goodman, representing the American Institute of Archi-
tects;
Mrs. Rose Walker, Improvement Club representative;
Robert Lilienthal, San Francisco Planning and Housing Association;
Ernest Born, Chairman, Mayor's Subcommittee on Engineering.
File No. 13396 — Recreation and Park — Improvement and Exten-
sions—$7,000,000:
Max Funke, General Manager, Recreation and Park Department;
Henry Roth, representing Marina-Presidio Heights;
Philip Dindia, representing Bernal Boosters;
Thomas Brown, representing the Golden Gate Tennis Club;
Father Larry Byrne, representing the Salesian Boys' Club;
Mr. Jolly, representing the McLaren Park Association;
Hugh Gallagher, President, San Francisco Maritime Museum.
File No. 13397— Off-Street Parking Facilities— $11,000,000:
Vining T. Fisher, General Manager, Parking Authority.
Motion to Rise and Report.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the committee now rise and report.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Introduction of Bond Measures Relating to Public Interest and
Necessity.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Supervisor Arnold presented the following measures:
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, To Wit:
The Planning, Designing, Construction and Completion of Two Power
Plants to Be Located in Tuolumne County, California, as Part of
the Hetch Hetchy Project of the City and County of San Francisco
for the Purpose of Supplying the City and County, Other Munici-
palities, Municipal Water Districts, Irrigation Districts, as Well as
Other Legal Consumers, With Electric Energy and Including the
Acquisition of All Lands, Easements, Rights of Way, Access Roads
434 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Diversion Dams, Tunnels, Surge Tanks, Penstocks, Gate Valves and
Other Necessary or Desirable Hydraulic Equipment, Powerhouses,
Equipment for the Latter, Bus Yard Switchgear, Transformers and
Other Necessary or Desirable Electrical Equipment, Alterations and
Additions to Existing Moccasin and Early Intake Switchyards,
Switchgear and Equipment, Transmission Lines Between Cherry
Valley and Early Intake, Early Intake and Moccasin and Between
Moccasin and Newark or Other Intermediate Terminal Yards, Syn-
chronous Condenser, and All Other Works, Properties, Appurtenances
and Structures Necessary or Convenient for the Completion of the
Power Development Described, and that the Estimated Cost of Said
Municipal Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid Out of
the Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of Said City and County.
File No. 12856-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, To Wit:
A Courthouse to Be Erected on Lands Owned by the City and County
Located at or Near the Civic Center of San Francisco, to House the
Civil Superior and Municipal Courts, the County Clerk's Office, the
Clerk of the Municipal Court, the Law Library, City Attorney,
Sheriff, Public Administrator, Recorder, and Other City and County
Officers Required to Be in Said Civil Courts Building, Garage Space,
and All Other Facilities Needful or Useful in a Courthouse, the
Planning, Engineering and Designing, Furnishing, Equipment, Ap-
purtenances and All Other Works, Properties and Structures Neces-
sary or Convenient for the Completion of a Courthouse, and That
the Estimated Cost of Said Municipal Improvement Is and Will Be
Too Great to Be Paid Out of the Ordinary Annual Income and
Revenue of Said City and County.
File No. 13395-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, To Wit:
The Acquisition of New Playgrounds and Recreation Centers, and
the Rehabilitation, Additions, Improvement and Enlargement of
Existing Playgrounds and Recreation Centers, the Acquisition of
Lands and the Improvement of Lands for Existing and New Play-
grounds and Recreation Centers, Construction of Buildings and Struc-
tures Consisting of Gymnasiums, Swimming Pools, Athletic Fields,
Grandstands, Club Rooms, Kitchen and Sanitary Facilities, Lighting,
Heating, Draining and Irrigation Systems, Furnishings, Apparatus,
Appurtenances and All Other Works, Properties or Structures Neces-
sary or Convenient for Public Playgrounds and Recreation Centers
Within the City and County of San Francisco, and That the Estimated
Cost of Said Municipal Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to
Be Paid Out of the Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of Said
City and County.
File No. 13396-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, To Wit:
Public Parking Lots, Storage Space, Garages, Single- or Multi-Level
Structures, and Other Off-Street Parking Facilities On, Under or
Above the Surface of Any Property, Including Public Parks, Squares,
Lands, Easements or Rights of Way to Be Acquired by Purchase or
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 435
Condemnation, Together With Buildings, Structures, Equipment, Ap-
proach Roads, Entrances, Exits, Fencing, Off-Street Parking Meters,
and Other Works, Property or Structures for the Accommodation
of Automotive Vehicles, and Necessary or Convenient for Adequate
Parking Facilities to Relieve the Congestion and to Facilitate Traffic
in the City and County of San Francisco, Provided That All Lands
and Sites so Acquired Be Subject to the Approval of the Planning
Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, and That the
Estimated Cost of Said Municipal Improvement Is and Will Be Too
Great to Be Paid Out of the Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue
of Said City and County.
File No. 13397-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Statement by Supervisor Halley.
Supervisor Halley: I want the record to show if the matters had
been voted upon today, the matter of submission of the various
bond issues to the people in November, that if I had been present,
I would have voted $54,000,000 for the power plants, $13,000,000 for
the Courts Building, would have voted for the Recreation and Park
improvements in amount of $7,000,000 and would have voted for the
recommendation of the Parking Authority in the sum of $11,000,000.
I regret that next week I will be absent from the city and will be
unable to vote on the recommendations of the Finance Committee
which will be before the Board next Monday.
The Chair wanted the record to show that Supervisor Halley men-
tioned the sum of $7,000,000 for Recreation and Park bond issue
although the resolution of public interest and necessity introduced
by Supervisor Arnold did not contain any figure.
Supervisor Arnold expressed the hope that consideration of the
bond measures might be deferred until Supervisor Halley returns
on July 25th.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Streets Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Approving Map of Midtown Terrace Subdivision No. 3 and Declaring
the Same to Be Open Public Streets.
File No. 13367, Resolution No. 15721 (Series of 1939).
(Board accepts deed from Panorama Development Com-
pany, granting to City all land comprising Panorama Drive,
Starview, Knollview, Gladview, Skyview, Aquavista Ways,
Dellbrook Avenue and Olympia Way.
Board approves performance bond with Standard Building
Company, as principal, and United Pacific Insurance Com-
pany, as surety, in sum of $120,000, being the amount esti-
mated by the City Engineer as the cost of the necessary
street work.
Board approves Subdivision Tax Bond with the Standard
Building Company, as principal, and United Pacific Insurance
Company, as surety, in sum of $8,334.76, conditioned for the
payment of all taxes or special assessments collected as taxes
which are at the time of filing said map a lien against
the land or any part thereof as shown on said map. The sum
of $8,334.76 is twice the amount of taxes as estimated by the
Controller.)
June 27, 1955 — Re-referred to Committee.
436 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Supervisor Arnold stated that re-reference to committee was
occasioned by the desire to delve into the exact legal status of the
measure. He has now been informed that certain portions of the
work had been performed and he was satisfied that the adoption
of the measure was now in order.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Halley moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following recommendation of the County,
State and National Affairs Committee out of order. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Urging His Excellency the Governor to Sign SB 1984, Providing for
an Investigation and Study of the Feasibility of Constructing a Toll
Crossing to Marin County, and the Inclusion of Rapid Transit
Facilities Thereon.
File No. 13454, Resolution No. 15712 (Series of 1939).
(Toll bridge, toll tube or other toll highway crossing to
connect with the Tiburon Peninsula in Marin County by way
of Angel Island.)
Supervisor Halley assured Supervisor Ferdon that adoption of the
pending measure will not interfere in the least with the construction
of the southern crossing.
Supervisor Halley likewise assured Supervisor Arnold that adop-
tion would not affect the financial obligation of the people of the
City and County of San Francisco insofar as it relates to the Golden
Gate Bridge.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Resumption of Consideration of File No. 13378, Relating to an Appro-
priation of $1,913.70 for Payment of Attorney's Fees and Courts Costs,
Superior Court Case No. 442,745.
Supervisors Dobbs and Ferdon objected to the measure, contending
that to pass it would constitute a great mistake and an unnecessary
expense.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure received the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Halley, McAteer — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola, McCarty — 3.
Before the result of the roll call was announced, Supervisor Halley
changed his vote from "Aye" to "No" and moved reconsideration,
said motion of reconsideration to be considered by the Board on
July 25th. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Over to July 25, 1955.
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 437
Requests for Information.
Supervisor Arnold requested that the City Attorney supply him
with an explanation of the judgment rendered against the city on
the subject litigation and his advice as to the rights and duties of
the city and county with reference to the proposed judgment.
Supervisor Halley requested that the City Attorney advise him
as to whether the Board of Supervisors could be compelled to pass
the appropriation by a writ of mandate.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of the Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing the Waiver of the Statute of Limitations to Permit Redemp-
tion of Bond and Interest Coupons.
File No. 13405, Resolution No. 15726 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Adopted.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Charlotte Pokorny,
for $13,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13406, Resolution No. 15727 (Series of 1939).
Adopted t>y the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Carl A. Chris-
tianson, et ux., for $14,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola
Drive Widening.
File No. 13407, Resolution No. 15728 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Elmer Delk, et ux.,
for $14,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13409, Resolution No. 15729 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of the Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
438 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $115,195, Various Departments, for Creation of 21 Posi-
tions as of July 1, 1955; Abolishing 21 Positions in the Same Depart-
ments for the Purpose of Validating Various Sections of the Annual
Salary Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13408, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $1,800, Board of Supervisors, for Payment of Actuarial
Surveys.
File No. 13284-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Charles M. Weile
Against the City and County by the Payment of $1,575.
File No. 13392, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Amending Section 1.9 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), by
Authorizing Membership of the Department of Public Works in the
National Shade Tree Conference.
File No. 13400, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of the Claim and Litigation of Alice Johnson
Against the City and County by the Payment of $600.
File No. 13403, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McMahon — 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1,
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located on the Southerly
Line of Jackson and Drumm Streets.
File No. 13410-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 439
Approving Concession Agreement to Be Entered into by the Recreation
and Park Commission and Ray de Haven for Golf Professional Privi-
leges at the Lincoln Park Golf Course.
File No. 13412, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Approving Concession Agreement to Be Entered into by the Recreation
and Park Commission and Allen H. Schoux for Golf Professional
Services at the Sharp Park Golf Course.
File No. 13413, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939 ) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $16,800, San Francisco Airport, for Purchase of Equip-
ment.
File No. 13414, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $3,125, Board of Supervisors, for Position of General
Clerk-Stenographer; Abolishing Position of General Clerk, Effective
August 1, 1955.
File No. 13416-1, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
There being no objection, the request of Supervisor Ferdon that
the Clerk, on behalf of the Board, send a letter to Arthur Sicotte,
attache of the Clerk's office, who retires on August 1, 1955, thanking
him for his excellent spirit of cooperation, and wishing him many
years of happiness and contentment, was approved.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 3, Board of Supervisors
— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13416-2, Ordinance No. .. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Supervisor James L. Halley, July 8-23; Adolfo
de Urioste, Vice-President of the Board of Education, July 10-31;
Harold L. Zellerbach, President of the Art Commission, July 17-27,
1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15730 (Series of 1939).
440 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Request for Bus Service.
Supervisor Blake presented a communication from merchants on
California Street, urging that bus service be substituted for the
abandoned cable car service.
Referred to Streets Committee.
Request for Joint Presentation of Port Exhibit by State and by the
City and County.
Supervisor Blake presented a communication from the Mayor's
Committee for Shipping, Shipbuilding and Ship Repair, suggesting
that the City and County of San Francisco collaborate with the State
of California in the presentation of a port exhibit at the 1955 State
Fair at Sacramento.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Communication Re Action on S. 2090.
Supervisor Blake presented a copy of a communication from the
Hon. John F. Shelley, Congressman, advising that the amendment
to S. 2090, affecting the 50-50 shipping law, had been defeated.
Ordered filed.
Communications Re Establishment of Department of Institutions.
Supervisor Carberry presented two communications sent to him
by the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the advisability of
creating a Department of Institutions, and called attention to the
fact that he had recommended such a charter amendment in 1948
but that it was never submitted to the electorate.
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
Adopted.
Congratulating the Mechanics' Institute of San Francisco on the 100th
Anniversary of Its Founding.
Supervisor Carberry presented on behalf of Supervisor Christopher:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15732 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to Urge the
Post Office Department to Issue a San Francisco Commemorative
Stamp.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 15731 (Series of 1939) .
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Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
.Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McCarty — 2.
Request for Funds for Expenses of International Troupe.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Finance Committee study the
advisability of appropriating the sum of $5,000 to insure the appear-
ance of a troupe of Chilean performers at the Fall opening of the
Livestock Exposition at the Cow Palace.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Request for Investigation of Complaint.
Supervisor McAteer presented a communication from Sagan Drive-
in Laundry and Dry Cleaning and requested that it be sent to the
City Planning Commission for detailed explanation of allegations
contained in the letter to the effect that Post Street would never
be made a one-way street; that copy of the letter be sent to the
Director of Public Works and to the Chief Administrative Officer, and
that the Board members be furnished with a copy of the reply from
the City Planning Commission.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Request for Information on Status of California Relief Map.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the Chief Administrative Officer
render a progress report on the status of the California Relief Map
to wit: how much money would be required to acquire the building
for the housing of the map as recommended by the City Planning
Commission; whether or not any consideration is being given for
inclusion of a specific amount for housing the map in next year's
budget; and whether Mr. Brooks has entertained any thought about
returning the map to the state authorities.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Charter Amendment — Section 35.5.2, Providing Uniforms for Members
of the Police Department.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13462
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Preparation of Charter Amendment.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the City Attorney prepare the
foregoing amendment in proper form for reference to the Judiciary
Committee.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Statement by Supervisor McAteer Relating to the Parking Authority.
Supervisor McAteer criticized the Parking Authority and prophe-
sied that the $11,000,000 bond issue sponsored by the Authority would
be defeated. He believed the people should be told what the
Parking Authority intended to do with the remaining $4,000,000 in
the original $5,000,000 off-street parking bond fund, approved in
1947, and they should be asked what they desire in the way of public
parking, and expressed the hope that the Board would examine the
proposed $11,000,000 bond issue very closely.
442 TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955
Request for Preparation of Charter Amendment.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the City Attorney be asked to
prepare a charter amendment for submission at the November 8,
1955, election, which will place the parking of automobiles — the
entire parking problem of the community — into the charter, under
the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, declaring same
to be a public utility.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Statement by Supervisor McAteer on the San Jose Public Parking
Problem.
The City of San Jose has voted $2,500,000 in revenue bonds to
provide off-street parking facilities. The revenues from parking
meters are pledged to amortize this debt. The interest on these bonds
is 2% per cent.
The City is now in the process of acquiring property to provide
four parking lots. Eighty per cent of the property has presently
been acquired through negotiation and it is expected that by Christ-
mas of this year the balance of the property will be acquired either
through negotiation or eminent domain.
The City, under its present program, will provide four parking
lots which will accommodate in the aggregate 1500 cars.
One lot is presently in operation; it is expected that another will
be in operation in two weeks; that a third will be in operation in six
weeks and that all four of the lots will be in operation by Christmas.
The lots will be operated by the City with municipal personnel
working on a part-time basis.
Parking demand in San Jose commences at about 10 a. m. and the
peak is found between 1:30 p. m. and 3:00 or 3:30 p. m.
The schedule of rates for parking is as follows:
1st hour . 10c
2nd hour 10c
3rd and each hour thereafter 15c
Maximum charge 65c
Evening parking 35c
Under the provisions of the revenue bond measure the rates can
be changed once a year, up or down.
Supervisor McAteer declared that if the submission of a charter
amendment is not possible he intended to submit a declaration of
policy which will probably be in the following form: "Shall auto-
mobile parking in San Francisco be designated as a public utility
and operated accordingly?"
Supervisor Ferdon declared that it would be illogical to submit
a bond issue for off-street parking and at the same time contemplate
the submission of a charter amendment which would disband the
Parking Authority.
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, stated
that the entire matter would be discussed at length at the meeting
of the Finance Committee scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p. m. in
Room 228, and requested that the Clerk so inform the representatives
of the Authority of such meeting.
Supervisor McAteer was informed of the dates beyond which it
would be impossible to consider the submission of charter amend-
ments and declaration of policy.
Supervisor McAteer stated he would contact Mr. Blanchard, Deputy
City Attorney, with respect to the proposed measures he' had in
mind.
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 443
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:50
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board ol' Supervisors July 25, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy oi the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, July
11, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Halley and McCarty on authorized leaves.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, June 20, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From the League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, notice
of dinner meeting at Sunnyvale on Thursday, July 21, 1955.
Copies to Board members; filed.
From State Legislature, Assembly resolution relative to the Tenth
Anniversary Commemorative Session of the United Nations.
Ordered filed.
Privilege of Floor to Congressional Legislative Representative, Marvin
E. Lewis.
The Congressional Legislative Representative informed the Board
of the plan of the West German Government and the German airlines,
the Deutsche Lufthansa, to inaugurate an airline route over the
Great Circle Route via either Los Angeles or San Francisco; that
in was his understanding that the City of Los Angeles had already
dispatched a delegation to Germany for the purpose of having that
government approve of the southern city as the logical western
terminus. He suggested that San Francisco likewise appoint a dele-
gation for the purpose of impressing upon the German Government
of the many advantages possessed by the San Francisco International
Airport.
Supervisor Christopher suggested that the Finance Committee on
Wednesday authorize such a trip after considering all of the facts.
Supervisor McMahon suggested that efforts be made to determine
whether Los Angeles is sponsoring the trip or if the funds are au-
thorized by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
Supervisor Arnold, Chairman of the Finance Committee, stated that
his committee would meet on the matter on Wednesday and make a
recommendation to the Board next Monday.
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446 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ertola moved the suspension of the rules for the purpose
of considering the following measure out of order. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Inviting the Deutche Lufthansa to Establish the West Coast Terminus
of Its Projected Great Circle Route at the San Francisco International
Airport.
File No. 13479, Resolution No. 15746 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Further Board Action.
Supervisor Christopher directed that a cablegram be immediately
dispatched to the proper authorities in Germany, notifying them of
the foregoing Board action; further, that the Board would appreciate
advice if a delegation from San Francisco would be of material
assistance in having the Deutsche Lufthansa establish their western
terminus at the San Francisco International Airport, and that such
information be made available, if possible, for consideration by the
Finance Committee for its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July
13, at 3 p. m.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Supervisor Christopher likewise stated that he would make a
personal phone call in an attempt to get quick action.
Mr. Lewis pointed out that both the German Consul and German
Embassy considered that the use of a San Francisco delegation to
Germany would be an excellent idea.
Supervisor Ferdon raised the question of whether such action by
the Board would be violating protocol. However, he was assured by
Mr. Lewis that such action would not be considered as violative.
There being no further discussion, the foregoing matter was
referred to the Finance Committee for further action.
Construction of Navy Carrier.
Mr. Marvin E. Lewis next brought up the subject of the proposed
construction of a navy carrier at the San Francisco Shipyard. He
pointed out that President Eisenhower's Secretary had asked him
that a brief be prepared on the matter and that it would be given
very serious consideration. Mr. Lewis stated that Senator Magnusson
is doing all in his power to have the construction of the carrier
assigned to Bremerton, Washington. It has been determined that
the preparation of the brief would entail an expense of $2,000 and
he had been assured by the Chief Administrative Officer that such
funds would be available. Mr. Lewis concluded by saying that he
has been directed by the Mayor to take this matter up with the Board
of Supervisors for the purpose of having the Board appropriate the
funds as quickly as possible.
Supervisor Blake thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola,
that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for action.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955 447
Surplus Land at Fort Funston.
Mr. Marvin Lewis: Two hundred and eight acres of land located
at Fort Funston were originally set aside for the veterans' hospital.
Then the Veterans' Administration decided not to build the hospital,
and the land went back into the custody of the General Services
Administration. It was then advertised for bid for a period of 90
days and if no bids were received, it would then be open to general
sale. Within the 90 days, the Army stated it wanted the entire 208
acres for docks, supply depots and the like. I pointed out that the
Army grabbed this particular land even while they had other land
available for the purposes in mind. Need must be shown for the land.
A letter should be sent by the Board direct to the General Services
Administration, reminding them that while it is not the desire of
San Francisco to interfere in any way with the national defense, it
wants to be sure that no land is taken unless absolutely necessary.
The President referred the matter to the County, State and National
Affairs Committee as well as to the Mayor for determination of policy.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of the Police Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Amending Article 3, Chapter XI (Traffic Code), Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto New Sections to Be
Designated Sections 71.1 and 71.2, Prohibiting Railway Trains or Rail-
way Cars from Obstructing Streets; Prescribing Penalties Therefor.
File No. 12455-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for a period of
four weeks.
The President introduced a communication from the A.T.&S.F.
Railroad in which they declared that they did not receive a registered
letter advising them of a Police Committee hearing until after the
date of the hearing. It was pointed out that the letter was sent
to 310 Sansome Street, and reforwarded from there to the correct
address.
Supervisor McAteer asserted that at the last meeting of the Police
Committee, Mr. Randolph Karr, representing the Southern Pacific
Company, had declared that he was speaking for all of the carriers.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Mr. Randolph Karr,
General Attorney for the Southern Pacific Company, who explained
that he had contacted various officials of the A.T.&S.F. Railroad
about the meeting of the committee.
Mr. Joseph S. Rogers, attorney-at-law, representing the A.T.&S.F.
Railroad, next spoke, advising that the matter of the Police Com-
mittee meeting had just been called to his attention by the Los
Angeles superintendent of the company. He stated he wanted more
time to consider the proposal, particularly that section where the
fine for violating the provisions of the measure was fixed at $250.
Supervisor McAteer declared that even if the A.T.&S.F. Railroad
had not been notified, sufficient public notice had been given, and
that the proposed 30 days' extension will accomplish absolutely
nothing.
448 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
Supervisor Arnold moved as a substitute, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the measure be re-referred to committee, for the
purpose of hearing from the A.T.&S.F. Railroad and from any other
parties who have not been heard.
Supervisor Blake asked the Southern Pacific counsel whom he
represented, and Mr. Karr replied that he represented all of the
interested railroads.
Supervisor Ferdon opposed re-reference to committee, pointing out
that continuance for 30 days would provide the counsel for the Santa
Fe Railroad sufficient time to present new data, and if such data
warrants further study, it could then be referred to committee.
Supervisor Ertola asserted that his committee had given the matter
every possible consideration; it had heard from all interested parties,
and that he, accordingly, would vote against re-reference.
Supervisor Dobbs stated he would like to have the Santa Fe look
over the proposed legislation and accorded the opportunity of being
heard in committee.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to re-refer to com-
mittee and it lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Dobbs — 3.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer,
McMahon — 6.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Supervisor Blake moved, as an amendment, that consideration be
continued for two weeks. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
There being no objection, the foregoing motion was withdrawn.
Supervisor McAteer expressed opposition, contending that all in-
terested parties have been heard.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to continue considera-
tion for a period of four weeks and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Ertola, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendations of Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that in
view of the fact that the full membership of the Board is not ex-
pected until July 25th, consideration of the following measure be
continued until that date.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Submission of $54,000,000 Bond Issue— Early Intake and Cherry Valley
Power Plants.
File No. 12856-1, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued to July 25, 1955.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955 449
Submission of $13,000,000 Bond Issue — Courts Building.
File No. 13395-1, Resolution No. . (Series of 1939) .
Consideration continued to July 25, 1955.
Submission of $7,000,000 Bond Issue — Extension and Improvement of
Recreational Areas.
File No. 13396-1, Resolution No. (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued to July 25, 1955.
Suspension of the Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
posed of considering the following off-calendar recommendation of
Finance Committee out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
Clerk of the Board be directed to request a supplemental appropria-
tion of $10,000 from such funds as are legally available for the pur-
pose, to be credited to the Chief Administrative Officer, to guarantee
the successful conduct of the Eleventh Grand National Livestock
Exposition to be held at the Cow Palace, October 28 through Novem-
ber 6, 1955.
File No. 13460-1
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
McAteer, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ertola, Halley, McCarty — 4
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
July 5, 1955 — Consideration continued to July 11, 1955.
(See Board of Equalization Journal No. 31.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $1,800, Board of Supervisors, for Payment of Actuarial
Surveys.
File No. 13284-2, Ordinance No. 9211 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Charles W. Weile
Against the City and County by the Payment of $1,575.
File No. 13392, Ordinance No. 9212 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
450 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
Amending Section 1.9 of Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), by Au-
thorizing Membership of the Department of Public Works in the
National Shade Tree Conference.
File No. 13400, Ordinance No. 9213 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of the Claim and Litigation of Alice Johnson
Against the City and County by the Payment of $600.
File No. 13403, Ordinance No. 9214 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, McAteer, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $115,195, Various Departments, for Creation of 21 Posi-
tions as of July 1, 1955; Abolishing 21 Positions in the Same Depart-
ments for the Purpose of Validating Various Sections of the Annual
Salary Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13408, Ordinance No. 9215 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located on the Southerly
Line of Jackson and Drumm Streets.
File No. 13410-1, Ordinance No. 9216 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Approving Concession Agreement to Be Entered into by the Recreation
and Park Commission and Ray de Haven for Golf Professional Serv-
ices at the Lincoln Park Golf Course.
File No. 13412, Ordinance No. 9217 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Approving Concession Agreement to Be Entered into by the Recreation
and Park Commission and Allen H. Schoux for Golf Professional
Services at the Sharp Park Golf Course.
File No. 13413, Ordinance No. 9218 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $16,800, San Francisco Airport, for Purchase of Equip-
ment.
File No. 13414, Ordinance No. 9219 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955 451
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $3,125, Board of Supervisors, for Position of General
Clerk-Stenographer; Abolishing Position of General Clerk, Effective
August 1, 1955.
File No. 13416-1. Ordinance No. 9220 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty— 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 3, Board of Supervisors
— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13416-2, Ordinance No. 9221 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of Portions of Mangels Avenue Between Baden
Street and Hamerton Avenue.
File No. 12784-2, Ordinance No. 9210 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Reuben Lindenbaum.
File No. 12042, Resolution No. 15735 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes Due to Erroneous Assessment.
File No. 12046, Resolution No. 15736 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
452 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1953-54 and 1954-55.
File No. 12048, Resolution No. 15737 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13430, Resolution No. 15742 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13431, Resolution No. 15743 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for July and August; List Dated July 11, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15745 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $500, War Memorial, for Payment of Claim of Edward
Riley Against the City and County.
File No. 13434, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Exchange of Real Property With and the Payment of $5,000
to the Stoneson Development Corporation, Required in Connection
With the San Andreas Branch of the Sunset Supply Line, San Mateo
County.
File No. 13435, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Appropriating $1,700, Water Department, for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 13436, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955 453
Re-reference to Committee.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located at Third Street
and Jamestown Avenue.
File No. 13438-1, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved re-reference to Finance Committee; mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Supervisor Arnold asked that the Clerk of the Board obtain the
following information from the Board of Education: When was the
property acquired; how long was it held for school purposes; when
did the Board of Education decide to dispose of it, and the reasons
therefor.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $3,070, Recorder, for Position of General Clerk; Abolishing
Position of General Clerk-Typist.
File No. 13439-1, Ordinance No. .. (Series of 1939).
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 33 — A Companion
Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13439-2, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Re-reference to Committee.
The following recommendations of Police Committee were taken
up:
Deleting Pacific Avenue, Eastbound, Between Larkin Street and
Columbus Avenue, from List of One-Way Streets, All Times.
File No. 6314-1, Resolution No. .. (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon pointed out that Pacific Avenue between Larkin
Street and Columbus Avenue is a narrow street and to permit two-
way traffic on same, with parking on both sides, would create a
traffic hazard. He suggested that the Police Committee consider
permitting parking only on one side of the street.
He accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
measure be re-referred to committee for further study.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Designating Franklin Street, from the Northerly Line of Market Street
to the Northerly Line of Francisco Street, as a "Through Highway."
File No. 11133-1, Resolution No. 15733 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McCarty — 3.
454 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
Adding Intersection of Jordan Avenue and Geary Boulevard to List of
Intersections from Which Left-Hand Turns Are Prohibited at All
Times, and Authorizing Installation of "Right-Turn Only" Signs
Thereat.
File No. 13363, Resolution No. 15738 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McCarty — 3.
Adding Judson Avenue, North Side, Between Foerster and Gennessee
Streets, to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Restricted to Sixty
Minutes Between 7 A. M. and 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13417, Resolution No. 15739 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McCarty — 3.
Adding Filbert Street, South Side, Between Jones and Leavenworth
Streets, to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited Day or
Night.
File No. 13418, Resolution No. 15740 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McCarty — 3.
Approving Angle Parking on Filbert Street, North Side, Between Jones
and Leavenworth Streets.
File No. 13423, Resolution No. 15741 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Halley, McCarty — 3.
Consideration Continued.
Adding Portions of Twenty-second and Guerrero Streets to Parking
Meter Zone No. 9.
File No. 13421, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Discussion.
Supervisor McAteer expressed the opinion that the area in question
was quite a large one and inquired of Captain Meyer if the residents
had been notified of the intention of the Police Department to place
meters therein. Captain Meyer replied that the Police Department
generally notifies the residents of the particular area affected.
Supervisor McAteer moved that the pending measure remain on
the calendar for a period of two weeks to permit the Clerk to
ascertain the following information from the Director of Traffic:
(a) Were the residents of the area affected notified of the proposed
amendments?
(b) How were they notified?
(c) The results of the survey of the residents.
(d) What merchants in the district were notified?
(e) How were the merchants notified?
(f ) The results of the survey of the merchants.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955 455
Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon, and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Speed Limit of 45 Miles Per Hour for Vehicular Traffic
on Stanley Drive Between Alemany and Lake Merced Boulevards.
File No. 13419, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Re-reference to Committee.
Authorizing the Establishment of Crosswalks on Grant Avenue at
Maiden Lane.
File No. 13420, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
foregoing measure be re-referred to committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(In each of the following instances, Supervisor Arnold moved
reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $9,216, War Memorial, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for the Creation of Two C104 Janitors at $265-305 Per Month
and One C152 Watchman at $270-310 Per Month; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13475-1, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 18, War Memorial —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13475-2, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Dr. Harold Spears, Superintendent of Schools, July
15-19; Thomas C. Lynch, District Attorney, July 9-24, 1955, Both
With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15744 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
456 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Fixing Schedules of Compensation, Effective July 1, 1955, to Be Paid
Certain Employees Subject to the Provisions of Section 151.3 of the
Charter.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13073-1, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Communication from Civil Service Commission.
Supervisor Arnold presented a communication from the Civil
Service Commission, in which request is made that the Board obtain
an opinion from the City Attorney regarding the legal procedure to
be followed in setting rates for platform men and bus operators in
accordance with data contained in the Commission's letter.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Request for City Attorney's Opinion.
Supervisor Arnold, in compliance with the request contained in
the letter from the Civil Service Commission hereinabove outlined,
requested that the City Attorney render an opinion as to whether the
highest wage schedule in effect on the Key System, on July 1, 1955,
under the facts recited in the letter from the Civil Service Commis-
sion dated July 11, 1955, and as the term "wage schedule" is defined
in Section 151.3 of the Charter, is $1.91 per hour for two-man car
operations, or whether the highest wage schedule in effect on July 1,
1955, is a wage schedule of $1.91 per hour effective July 1, 1955, to
March 1, 1956, and $1.95 per hour to be effective March 1, 1956,
and $1.98 per hour to be effective December 1, 1956.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Congratulating and Commending All Persons Whose Efforts Contributed
Toward Reestablishment of San Francisco as the Leading Port of
Embarkation for Troopship Operations.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 11722-1, Resolution No. 15734 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Congratulating U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that
the Board express its appreciation by transmitting a letter of thanks
to the United States Department of Agriculture for sending Harry
G. Clowes, Agricultural Economist, and Paul J. Hanlon, Industrial
Engineer, to this area for a two months' study of the entire wholesale
market situation, and for the talks given by William C. Crow, Chief
of the Transportation and Facilities Branch of the Department.
No objection and motion carried.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955 457
Communication from Assemblyman Maloney on Tideland Bill.
President George Christopher presented a communication from
Assemblyman Thomas A. Maloney, advising that the Governor had
signed AB 3806, the Tideland Reclamation Bill, and commending
Supervisor Carberry, Deputy City Attorney Barney Ward and Don
Cleary, State Legislative Representative, for their fine efforts in
connection therewith.
The President directed acknowledgment of the communication.
Suggested Action Relating to the Palace of Fine Arts.
The President of the Board requested that the proper committee
of the Board consider the following in connection with the Palace of
Fine Arts:
(a) Whether to consider the submission of a bond issue looking
to the rehabilitation of the structure;
(b) Whether to demolish the edifice and convert the area into a
recreational park.
Referred to the Recreation and Park Committee; also to the Recrea-
tion and Park Department and to the Mayor for determination of
policy.
Reference to Committee.
Charter Amendment — Adding Section 165.1.4, Relating to Increase in
Retirement Allowance of Miscellaneous Officers and Employees Re-
tired Under Section 165 or Under Section 165.2, Prior to July 1, 1952.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13482
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Charter Amendment — Amending Sections 9, 35, 35.4 and 60 of the
Charter, Relating to the Control and Regulation of Traffic.
Supervisor Ferdon presented on behalf of Supervisor Halley:
File No. 13184-1
(Substitute for the measure in file.)
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Frank M. Syce.
Jointly presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15747 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Reference of Smog Control Bill.
Supervisor McMahon requested that the Smog Control Bill re-
cently signed into law by the Governor, be referred to the proper
committee; that the committee, in turn, refer it to the City Attorney's
office for interpretation and determination as to what action may be
required by the Board of Supervisors and by the several departments
to effectuate the provisions of said measure.
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
458 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
Suggestion for Proper Care of Persons Fleeing from Burning Buildings.
Supervisor McMahon requested that consideration be given to
evolving a plan whereby proper care will be given to persons com-
pelled to flee a burning building. The Supervisor cited the case of
the fire which engulfed the Italian Village night club the other
evening, compelling persons to flee to the streets in nightgowns and
other skimpy wearing apparel. They were then left to shift for
themselves with no attention being paid to providing temporary
shelter.
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee for reference to
Admiral Cook for assistance in the evolving of a relief plan to take
care of such circumstances.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:50
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors August 1, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955—2:00 P. .M
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, July
18, 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 3:35 p. m.
Supervisor Halley on authorized leave.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, June 27, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From City Attorney, Opinion No. 972, ruling on the authority of
the Civil Service Commission to certify and the Board of Supervisors
to set wages of platform men, operators and bus drivers.
Ordered filed.
From San Francisco Maritime Museum, extending invitation to
Board members to attend the rechristening ceremonies of the "Pacific
Queen," Tuesday, July 19th, Pier 43, at 1 p. m.
Copy to Board members; ordered filed.
From Lloyd D. Hanford, Chairman of the Citizens' Participating
Committee for Urban Renewal, urging the adoption of a measure
currently before the Board relating to a workable program for urban
renewal.
Measure re-referred to Finance Committee; communication filed.
From Acting Mayor Charles A. Ertola, referring to telegram re-
ceived from the Honorable William Mailliard and John F. Shelley,
members of Congress, advising of a meeting to be held on Friday,
July 22, 10 a. m., Supervisors' Chambers, in connection with plans
for the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.
Members urged to attend; ordered filed.
From the Bay Counties Water Problems Committee, notice of meet-
ing to be held on July 22, Supervisors' Chambers, second floor, San
Joaquin Courthouse, Stockton.
Copies to Board members; ordered filed.
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460 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Arnold moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following recommendation of Finance
Committee out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
Re-reference to Committee.
Approving a Workable Program of Urban Renewal for the City and
County of San Francisco and Authorizing and Directing the Mayor
to Certify and Transmit Same to the Administrator of the Housing
and Home Finance Agency.
File No. 13484, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
It was learned that a number of residents of the Potrero Hills Dis-
trict had not been accorded the opportunity of appearing before the
committee and discussing the measure; accordingly, Supervisor Ar-
nold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the foregoing meas-
ure be re-referred to committee for further hearings.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
July 11, 1955 — Consideration continued to July 18, 1955.
(See Board of Equalization Journal No. 31.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $500, War Memorial, for Payment of Claim of Edward
Riley Against the City and County.
File No. 13434, Ordinance No. 9223 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Exchange of Real Property With and the Payment of $5,000
to the Stoneson Development Corporation, Required in Connection
With the San Andreas Branch of the Sunset Supply Line, San Mateo
County.
File No. 13435, Ordinance No. 9224 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955 461
Appropriating $1,700, Water Department, for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 13436, Ordinance No. 9225 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $3,070, Recorder, for Position of General Clerk; Abolishing
Position of General Clerk-Typist.
File No. 13439-1, Ordinance No. 9226 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 33 — A Companion
Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13439-2, Ordinance No. 9227 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Police Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Present: Supervisors Ertola, Blake.
Authorizing a Speed Limit of 45 Miles Per Hour for Vehicular Traffic
on Stanley Drive Between Alemany and Lake Merced Boulevards.
File No. 13419, Ordinance No. 9222 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty. McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Deferring Action on Ellis-O'Farrell Public Garage Project in Accordance
With the Recommendation of the Parking Authority.
File No. 10053-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that
consideration be continued one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing the Civil Service Commission to Conduct a Salary Stand-
ardization Survey During the Current Fiscal Year.
File No. 13294, Resolution No. 15751 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
462 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Public
Health and the Public Welfare Department.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15756 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for July and August; List Dated July 18, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15749 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15757 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Discharging Director of Public Health and Tax Collector, Bureau of
Delinquent Revenue Collection, from Further Accountability for
Indebtedness Incurred by Patients, Their Estates, or Legally Re-
sponsible Relatives, for Hospitalization and/or Medical Care Furnished
by the City and County of San Francisco, for the Reason that the
Collection of Such Amounts Is Improbable.
File No. 13455, Resolution No. 15758 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Lease With Leroy B. K. Sharman, et ux., for Store Space
in Building at 5009 Third Street Required for a Branch Library.
File No. 13457, Resolution No. 15759 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Leases With Various Parties for Space in Certain Buildings
Required for Branch Libraries.
File No. 13458, Resolution No. 15760 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Irene C. Kiger
for $3,000, Required for McLaren Park.
File No. 13463, Resolution No. 15761 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Lease With Russ Building for Space Required for Branch
Library Purposes.
File No. 13467. Resolution No. 15762 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from John R. Ricafort, et ux., for
$152, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13468, Resolution No. 15763 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from John Oyasun for $71, Required
for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13469, Resolution No. 15764 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Charles Strothers, for $30,
Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13470, Resolution No. 15765 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Exempting Position of T-157, Social Service Worker, from Residence
Requirements of the Charter, Effective only for Next Following Civil
Service Examination.
File No. 13471, Resolution No. 15766 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Approving a Revised Survey and Planning Application for Additional
Final Advance Funds to the Redevelopment Agency by the Housing
and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administration, for Final
Planning and Surveying of Diamond Heights Approved Project UR
Calif. 2-1.
File No. 12473-1, Resolution No. 15767 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
464 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
Approving Revised Survey and Planning Budget No. 8, Covering the
Period September 1, 1955, Through January 31, 1956, and the Filing
Thereof by the Redevelopment Agency With the Housing and Home
Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administration, for Final Planning
and Surveying of Diamond Heights Approved Project No. UR Calif.
2-1.
File No. 13473-2, Resolution No. 15768 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Approving a Revised Survey and Planning Application for Additional
Final Advance Funds to the Redevelopment Agency by the Housing
and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administration, for Final
Planning and Surveying of Western Addition Approved Project UR
Calif. 2-2.
File No. 13474-1, Resolution No. 15769 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Approving Revised Survey and Planning Budget No. 8, Covering Period
September 1, 1955, Through February 28, 1956, and the Filing Thereof
by the Redevelopment Agency With the Housing and Home Finance
Agency, Urban Renewal Administration, for Final Planning and Sur-
veying of Western Addition Approved Project No. UR Calif. 2-2.
File No. 13474-2, Resolution No. 15770 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Motion Authorizing Clerk to Submit Request for a Supplemental Ap-
propriation of $2,800 for Payment of Temporary Salaries, Clerk's
Office, Board of Supervisors.
File No. 13490
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Authorizing Compromise of Claims and Litigation of Suzanne Holland,
a Minor, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Raymond V. Hol-
land, and Raymond V. Holland, Against the City and County, by the
Payment of $2,500; $1,250 of Which Is to Be Paid to Suzanne Holland,
a Minor, and $1,250 to Be Paid to Raymond V. Holland.
File No. 13404, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
consideration be continued one week.
No objection and motion carried.
MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955 465
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Sale at Public Auction of Certain Surplus City-Owned
Land Located at Third Street and Jamestown Avenue.
File No. 13438-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
July 11, 1955 — Re-referred to Finance Committee.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $600, Chi;f Administrative Officer, to Provide Additional
Funds for an Ecological Study Now in Process at Lake Merced.
File No. 13472, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $9,216, War Memorial, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Two Positions of Janitor and One Position of Watchman;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13475-1, Ordinance No. 9228 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 18, War Memorial — A
Companion Measure to the Preceding Item; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13475-2, Ordinance No. 9229 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Fixing Schedules of Compensation, Effective July 1, 1955, to Be Paid
Certain Employees Subject to Provisions of Section 151.3 of the
Charter.
Fixing and Determining Schedules of Compensation to Be Paid Certain
Employees of the City and County of San Francisco and Employees
of the San Francisco Unified School District Allocated to Classi-
fications Specified Herein, Compensations for Which Are Subject to
the Provisions of Section 151.3 of the Charter and Fixing Schedules
of Compensation for Sub-Foreman, Foreman and General Foreman
of Such Crafts, and Fixing Schedules of Compensations for Classi-
fications for Which Schedules of Compensations Are Based upon
Schedules Established in Collective Bargaining Agreements as De-
scribed in Section 151.3 of the Charter; Providing That Said Schedules
of Compensations Shall Be Effective Beginning July 1, 1955.
File No. 13073-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
466 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
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Amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year
1955-1956, File No. 13140, Ordinance No. 9154 (Series of 1939), in
Order to Reflect Certain Revenue Appropriation Adjustments and
Expenditure Appropriation Adjustments Necessary to Meet Require-
ments for the Fiscal Year 1955-1956 Under the Provisions of Section
151.3 of the Charter.
File No. 13503-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Amending Ordinance No. 9153 (Series of 1939) (Annual Salary Ordi-
nance) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1956, and Particularly
Sections 11.3, 12.6, 15, 15.1, 17.2, 18a, 21.3, 37.1, 37.01, 37.5, 39.1, 42.2,
43, 43.1 43.2, 43.3, 48.1, 48.2, 50.1, 50a, 51a, 51b, 51.3, 53.4, 56.5, 60c,
62.2, 70.2, 70c, 72.4, 72.5, 72.5.1, 72.6, 73.5, 74.2, 74.3, 75.1, 75.2, and
83.4.1 Thereof, by Adjusting the Salary Schedules Effective as of
July 1 1955, to Provide Rates of Pay for Classes Subject to Section
151.3 of the Charter, and Sections 17.2, 36, 36.1, 48.1, 48.2, 72.5.1,
72.6 and 74.2 Thereof to Revise Rates of Pay in Conformity Therewith,
Effective as of July 1, 1955, of Disability Transfers from or to Posi-
tions the Compensations for Which Are Subject to Section 151.3 of
the Charter.
File No. 13503-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing the Construction of a Four-Foot Concrete Center Island
and the Installation of Safety Lighting on Divisadero Street Between
Waller and California Streets.
File No. 13432, Resolution No. 15752 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Approving Map of Wildwood Park and Declaring Certain Streets to Be
Open, Public Streets.
File No. 13433, Resolution No. 15753 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Amending Section 7 of Ordinance No. 7519 (Series of 1939), Relating
to Spur Track Permit Granted the Southern Pacific Company, by
Limiting the Switching of Cars Across Bryant Street at Juniper
Street to Between the Hours of 8 P. M. and 6 A. M.
File No. 9433-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon moved consideration be continued one week.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955 467
Passage for Second Reading.
Ordering the Improvement of Alpha Street Between Wilde Avenue and
a Line 64.87 Feet Southwest of Tucker Avenue, Including the Inter-
sections of Alpha Street at Goettingen Street and Tucker Avenue;
Tucker Avenue from Alpha Street Northwest to Existing Pavement,
and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of $5,800.
File No. 13415, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Flint Street Between Sixteenth
Street and De Forest Way, Including the Intersections of Flint Street
at De Forest Way.
File No. 13459, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,000, Municipal Court, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Salaries and Expenses of Judges Assigned to Municipal
Court by Judicial Council of the State of California; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13498, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved reference to Finance Committee; motion
seconded by Supervisor Arnold and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — William F. Carroll, Agricultural Commissioner,
August 1-21; Supervisor Harold S. Dobbs, August 5-8; Supervisor
Clarissa Shortall McMahon, August 8-21, 1955, All With Permission
to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15754 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Statement by Supervisor Byron Arnold Affecting Compensation Paid
to Members of the Fire and Police Departments.
Supervisor Arnold: Because no data was submitted by the Civil
Service Commission affecting the rates of pay for members of the
468 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
Police and Fire Departments, no action by the Board is necessary and
the report of the Civil Service Commission on the subject was ac-
cordingly filed in the Finance Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Roy L. Hudson, Supervisor of Maintenance, Recreation and
Park Department, to Attend the National Shade Tree Conference to
Be Held in Santa Barbara, August 1-5, 1955.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13508, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Meeting in Board's Chambers on Future Plans for the San Francisco
Naval Shipyard.
Supervisor Blake informed the Board of a meeting to be held in
the Supervisors' Chambers, on Friday, July 22, 10 a. m., at which
time future plans for the San Francisco Naval Shipyard will be dis-
cussed. He urged attendance by members of the Board.
Adopted.
Urging Secretary of Navy, Charles S. Thomas, to Recommend Con-
struction of a Super Carrier at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13119-3, Resolution No. 15748 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Requesting Mayor to Proclaim Week of August 8, 1955, as "Farmers'
Market Week," and August 12, 1955, as "Farmers' Market Day."
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13509, Resolution No. 15771 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Requesting the Recreation and Park Commission to Consider the Use
of Available Land in McLaren Park for Golf Course Purposes.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 10140-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Joseph Henry Jackson.
Presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15755 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Carberry.
MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955 469
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Charter Amendment — Amending Section 6, Relating to Absence from
State, and Vacancies.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13510
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Charter Amendment — Amending Section 35.4 to Provide for the Desig-
nation of Coordinator of Traffic from Among the Members of the
Police Department Having the Rank of Sergeant or Higher, Who
Shall Receive the Salary Attached to the Rank of Lieutenant of Police.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13092-1
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Protesting Excessive Noise Resulting from Unloading of Cars.
Supervisor Ferdon presented a petition signed by various parties
residing in the 1500 block on Taylor Street, complaining of excessive
noise caused by the unloading of cars at 1520 Taylor Street, a storage
place used by the James F. Waters and Co. automobile concern.
Referred to Police Committee — Clerk to acknowledge letter over
Supervisor Ferdon's signature.
Adopted.
Requesting Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to Arrange for the
Proper Welcome for Lily Pons.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 15750 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Request for Study Looking to the Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalk.
Supervisor McMahon requested that the Police Department be
asked to investigate the advisability of installing a pedestrian cross-
walk joining the New Montgomery Street entrance of the Sheraton-
Palace Hotel and extending across said street.
Referred to Police Committee.
Setting of Special Order for Board Consideration of Courts Building
Bond Issue.
Supervisor Arnold requested that Board consideration of the
$13,000,000 Courts Building Bond issue be made a Special Order of
Business, 3:00 p. m., Monday, July 25, 1955.
No objection and so ordered.
470 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 6:50
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors August 8, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 30
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MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, July
25. 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McCarty noted present at 3: 07 p. m.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Tuesday, July 5, 1955, was consid-
ered read and approved.
Communications.
From the German Consul General, acknowledging receipt of an
adopted resolution in which the City and County of San Francisco
has invited the Deutsche Lufthansa to establish its American West
Coast Terminus at the San Francisco International Airport, and
advising that he has transmitted the wording of the resolution to his
Government.
Ordered filed.
From Philip F. Landis, Chairman of the San Francisco Parking and
Transit Council, urging the adoption of one-way legislation affecting
Post and O'Farrell Streets.
Legislation adopted; ordered filed.
From Paul Mason, Governor's Office, acknowledging receipt of the
Board of Supervisors' resolution supporting Senate Bill No. 1984,
relating to a crossing to Marin County.
Ordered filed.
From Director of Traffic, reporting on questions propounded by
Supervisor McAteer relating to proposed regulations affecting Park-
ing Meter Zone No. 9.
Legislation adopted; ordered filed.
From the City Attorney, an explanation of rights and duties of the
City and County of San Francisco in connection with which a judg-
ment was rendered in the case of Dr. John Drew et al. vs. David
Jones et al., Superior Court Case No. 442745.
Consideration of legislation continued one week; copy to Board
members.
(471)
472 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Telegram from New Process Laundry and The City Laundry,
addressed to Supervisor Arnold; letters from New Method Laundry
and Dry Cleaners, addressed to Supervisors Arnold and Dobbs; tele-
gram from Tung Hing Tong, Chinese Owners' Association, all oppos-
ing the proposed "automatic laundry" measures.
Consideration of measures continued one week.
Requests from following for withdrawal of applications filed with
the County Board of Equalization: John Murphy, Application No. 21;
B. C. and Ella Lawson, Application No. 116; Maxwell Abbell, Appli-
cations Nos. 163 and 164.
Ordered filed.
From various possessory interest firms, presented by Attorney Alan
B. Aldwell, copies of form entitled "License to use space — non exclu-
sive."
Ordered filed.
From Alioto's Fish Grotto, Ltd., copy of Assignment of Space,
issued by the State Board of Harbor Commissioners, in connection
with possessory interest assessments.
Ordered filed.
From Alioto's, copy of statement of unsecured property taxes, 1955,
submitted in connection with possessory interest assessments.
Ordered filed.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
The President suggested that in view of the size of the Board
calendar, that the Chairmen of the Finance, Judiciary and Public
Health and Welfare Committee caucus for the purpose of deter-
mining which matters could be put over for one week. This was done
and the following action taken:
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
rules bo suspended for the purpose of considering the following mat-
ters from Finance Committee out of order. No objection and motion
carried.
Consideration Continued.
Reconsideration of measure from Finance Committee without
recommendation was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment of
Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment Rendered
in the Case of Dr. John Drew et al. vs. David Jones et al., Superior
Court Case No. 442,745.
File No. 13378, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
(On Tuesday, July 5, 1955, the following vote was recorded
on passage for second reading of the above measure:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Halley, McAteer — 4;
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4;
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola, McCarty — 3.
Before the result of the foregoing roll call was announced,
Supervisor Halley changed his vote from "Aye" to "No."
The vote on passage for second reading then stood:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, McAteer — 3;
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon— 5;
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola, McCarty — 3.
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 473
Thereupon Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Super-
visor Ferdon, that the vote whereby said measure was re-
fused passage for second reading, be reconsidered on July 25,
1955.)
Supervisor Arnold moved that consideration of the foregoing meas-
ure be continued for one week. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs. and there being no objection, motion carried.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Judiciary Committee out of order. No objection
and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Adding Section 34.2 to the Charter to Provide for the Position of
Confidential Secretary in the Offices of the City Attorney and Public
Defender.
File No. 13091.
July 5, 1955 — Consideration continued to July 25, 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
consideration of the foregoing be continued for one week. No objec-
tion and motion carried.
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry,
that the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the fol-
lowing recommendations of Public Health and Welfare Committee
out of order. No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Amending Section 5, Article 1, Chapter II of the San Francisco Munic-
ipal Code, Relating to Commercial Districts, by Adding to Subsection
(n) Thereof, Automatic Laundries as Defined in Section 360 of the
Health Code.
File No. 11980-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
June 27. 1955 — Consideration continued to July 25, 1955.
Supervisor McMahon moved that consideration of the foregoing
measure as well as the subsequent measure, identified as File No.
11980-3, be continued for one week. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Carberry and there being no objection, motion carried.
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360
Respectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, and repealing Ordinances Nos. 3300 (New Series),
7233 (New Series), and 17.192 (Bill No. 813), Relating to Public
Laundries and Public Washhouses.
File No. 11980-3, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measures out of order. No objection and motion carried.
474 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Reference to Committee.
Amending Section 155 of the Charter, Relating to Fire and Police
Disciplinary Procedure.
File No. 13535.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adding Section 60.1 to the Charter, Providing for the Establishment of
a Department of Institutions.
File No. 13536.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426.
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
July 18, 1955 — Consideration continued to July 25, 1955.
(See Journal of Proceedings No. 31.)
SPECIAL ORDER— 3:00 P.M.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee was taken
up:
Adopted.
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, to Wit:
A Courthouse to Be Erected on Lands Owned by the City and County
Located at or Near the Civic Center of San Francisco, to House the
Civil Superior and Municipal Courts, the County Clerk's office, the
Clerk of the Municipal Court, the Law Library, City Attorney, Sheriff,
Public Administrator, Recorder, and Other City and County Officers
Required to Be in Said Civil Courts Building, Garage Space, and All
Other Facilities Needful or Useful in a Courthouse, the Planning,
Engineering and Designing, Furnishing, Equipment, Appurtenances
and All Other Works, Properties and Structures Necessary or Con-
venient for the Completion of a Courthouse, and That the Estimated
Cost of Said Municipal Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to Be
Paid Out of the Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of Said City
and County.
File No. 13395-1, Resolution No. 15773 (Series of 1939).
($13,000,000)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Adopted.
Deferring Action on Ellis-O'Farrell Public Garage Project in Accord-
ance With the Recommendation of the Parking Authority.
File No. 10053-3, Resolution No. 15778 (Series of 1939).
July 18, 1955 — Consideration continued to July 25, 1955.
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 475
Amendments.
Supervisor McAteer moved the following amendments:
Delete the third "Whereas," reading as follows: "Whereas, it is the
policy of said Authority and the City and County of San Francisco
to stimulate and assist private enterprise in carrying out such objec-
tives";
Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
In the "Resolved" section, after the words ". . . forty-five (45)
days" delete the following language: ". . . in order to assist and not
to interfere with the accomplishments of private enterprise in accom-
plishing said objective."
Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted.
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, to Wit:
The Planning, Designing, Construction and Completion of Two Power
Plants to Be Located in Tuolumne County, California, as Part of
the Hetch Hetchy Project of the City and County of San Francisco
for the Purpose of Supplying the City and County, Other Muncipali-
ties. Municipal Water Districts, Irrigation Districts, as Well as Other
Legal Consumers, With Electric Energy and Including the Acquisi-
tion of All Lands, Easements, Rights of Way, Access Roads, Diver-
sion Dams, Tunnels, Surge Tanks, Penstocks, Gate Valves and Other
Necessary or Desirable Hydraulic Equipment, Powerhouses, Equip-
ment for the Latter, Bus Yard Switchgear, Transformers and Other
Necessary or Desirable Electrical Equipment, Alterations and Addi-
tions to Existing Moccasin and Early Intake Switchyards, Switchgear
and Equipment, Transmission Lines Between Cherry Valley and
Early Intake, Early Intake and Moccasin and Between Moccasin and
Newark or Other Intermediate Terminal Yards, Synchronous Con-
denser, and All Other Works, Properties, Appurtenances and Struc-
tures Necessary or Convenient for the Completion of the Power
Development Described, and That the Estimated Cost of Said Munic-
ipal Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid Out of the
Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of Said City and County.
File No. 12856-1, Resolution No. 15772 (Series of 1939).
($54,000,000)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, to Wit:
The Acquisition of New Playgrounds and Recreation Centers, and
the Rehabilitation, Additions, Improvement and Enlargement of Exist-
ing Playgrounds and Recreation Centers, the Acquisition of Lands
and the Improvement of Lands for Existing and New Playgrounds
476 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
and Recreation Centers, Construction of Buildings and Structures
Consisting of Gymnasiums, Swimming Pools, Athletic Fields, Grand-
stands, Club Rooms, Kitchen and Sanitary Facilities, Lighting, Heat-
ing, Draining and Irrigation Systems, Furnishings, Apparatus, Appur-
tenances and All Other Works, Properties or Structures Necessary
or Convenient for Public Playgrounds and Recreation Centers Within
the City and County of San Francisco, and That the Estimated Cost
of Said Municipal Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to Be
Paid Out of the Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of Said City
and County.
File No. 13396-1, Resolution No. 15774 (Series of 1939).
($7,000,000)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following recommendation of the Finance
Committee out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, and
there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Determining and Declaring That Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and County
of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvement, to Wit:
Public Parking Lots, Storage Space, Garages, Single or Multi-level
Structures, and Other Off-street Parking Facilities on, Under or
Above the Surface of Any Property, Including Public Parks, Squares,
Lands, Easements or Rights of Way to Be Acquired by Purchase
or Condemnation, Together With Buildings, Structures, Equipment,
Approach Roads, Entrances, Exits, Fencing, Off-street Parking
Meters, and Other Works, Property or Structures for the Accommo-
dation of Automotive Vehicles, and Necessary or Convenient for Ade-
quate Parking Facilities to Relieve the Congestion and to Facilitate
Traffic in the City and County of San Francisco, Provided That All
Lands and Sites so Acquired Be Subject to the Approval of the Plan-
ning Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, and That
the Estimated Cost of Said Municipal Improvement Is and Will Be
Too Great to Be Paid Out of the Ordinary Annual Income and
Revenue of Said City and County.
File No. 13397-1, Resolution No. 15775 (Series of 1939).
(Proposed by Finance Committee, $7,000,000)
Amendments.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that the sum of $7,000,000 as proposed by
the Finance Committee be increased to $11,000,000. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Halley.
Motion temporarily laithdrawn to permit introduction of another
amendment by Supervisor Arnold.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the proposed bond issue be amended by inserting after the word
"to-wit" appearing in the title and in Section 1 of the proposed
measure, the following language, "lands and sites for public parking."
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs.
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 477
Renewal of Amendment.
Supervisor Ferdon renewed his motion heretofore made, that the
sum of $7,000,000 as proposed for the bond issue by the Finance Com-
mittee, be increased to $11,000,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Halley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Discussion.
The City Attorney, Dion R. Holm, informed the Board that if all
of the bond measures are adopted unanimously, they could be incor-
porated into the measure calling for the special election and thus
obviate the necessity of additional publication with its attendant
increase in cost.
Statement in Opposition.
Supervisor McAteer stated he intended to vote against the measure,
pointing out that in 1947 the voters approved a $5,000,000 bond meas-
ure for off-street parking. Today there is still four million dollars
in the fund, and he cannot understand how the Parking Authority can
go before the electorate and ask for $11,000,000 more when funds
from the 1947 bond issue are still available. He pointed out, further,
the slow progress made by the Parking Authority since its inception
in 1949.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure, as amended, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendations of the Police Committee out of order. No objection
and motion carried.
Adopted.
Designating Post and O'Farrell Streets as One-way Streets — All Times.
File No. 12579-6, Resolution No. 15776 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry stated that he regretted that a committee was
not formed to accord the subject the consideration it deserved; how-
ever, the Board members had been supplied with reports from the
Police Department, Department of Public Works and the Municipal
Railway to assist them in arriving at a decision.
Captain Otto Meyer, Director of Traffic, Police Department, averred
that one-way traffic regulations on Post and O'Farrell Streets had
greatly expedited the movement of traffic.
Supervisor Dobbs declared that the Police Committee had failed
to lend sufficient emphasis to the statements of merchants that the
one-way status would result in loss of revenue, and that he, accord-
ingly, would vote against the measure.
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The roll was thereupon called and the measure was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Designating O'Farrell Street, From the West Line of St. Joseph's
Avenue to Market Street, as a "Through Highway."
File No. 12974-2, Resolution No. 15777 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of the Police Committee out of order. No objection
and motion carried.
Adopted.
Adding Portions of Twenty-second and Guerrero Streets to Parking
Meter Zone No. 9.
File No. 13421, Resolution No. 15780 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Recess.
The Board recessed at 6:45 p. m. as a County Board of Equaliza-
tion and reconvened as such at 8:00 p. m.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
Supervisor Carberry be appointed President Pro Tern. No objection
and motion carried.
Roll Call.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Quorum present.
Sitting as a Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Board now sit as a Board of Supervisors for the purpose of disposing
of its calendar. No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Compromise of Claims and Litigation of Suzanne Holland,
a Minor, By and Through Her Guardian Ad Litem, Raymond V.
Holland, and Raymond V. Holland, Against the City and County, By
the Payment of $2,500; $1,250 of Which Is to Be Paid to Suzanne
Holland, a Minor, and $1,250 to Be Paid to Raymond V. Holland.
File No. 13404, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 479
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Final Passage.
Authorizing Sale at Public Auction of Certain Surplus City-owned Land
Located at Third Street and Jamestown Avenue.
File No. 13438-1, Ordinance No. 9232 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Fixing and Determining Schedules of Compensation to Be Paid Certain
Employees of the City and County of San Francisco and Employees
of the San Francisco Unified School District Allocated to Classifica-
tions Specified Herein, Compensations for Which Are Subject to the
Provisions of Section 151.3 of the Charter, and Fixing Schedules of
Compensation for Sub-foreman, Foreman and General Foreman of
Such Crafts, and Fixing Schedules of Compensations for Classifica-
tions for Which Schedules of Compensations Are Based Upon Sched-
ules Established in Collective Bargaining Agreements as Described
in Section 151.3 of the Charter; Providing That Said Schedules of
Compensations Shall Be Effective Beginning July 1, 1955.
File No. 13073-1, Ordinance No. 9230 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year
1955-1956, File No. 13140, Ordinance No. 9154 (Series of 1939), in
Order to Reflect Certain Revenue Appropriation Adjustments and
Expenditure Appropriation Adjustments Necessary to Meet Require-
ments for the Fiscal Year 1955-1956 Under the Provisions of Section
151.3 of the Charter.
File No. 13503-1, Ordinance No. 9235 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Amending Ordinance No. 9153 (Series of 1939) (Annual Salary Ordi-
nance) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1956, and Particularly
Sections 11.3, 12.6, 15, 15.1, 17.2, 18a, 21.3, 37.1, 37.01, 37.5, 39.1 42 2
43, 43.1, 43.2, 43.3, 48.1, 48.2, 50.1, 50a, 51a, 51b, 51.3, 53.4, 56.5, 60c 62 2
70.2, 70c, 72.4, 72.5, 72.5.1, 72.6, 73.5, 74.2, 74.3, 75.1, 75.2, and 83.4.1
Thereof, By Adjusting the Salary Schedules Effective as of July 1,
1955, to Provide Rates of Pay for Classes Subject to Section 151.3
of the Charter, and Sections 17.2, 36, 36.1, 48.1, 48.2, 72.5.1, 72.6 and
74.2 Thereof to Revise Rates of Pay in Conformity Therewith, Effec-
tive as of July 1, 1955, of Disability Transfers from or to Positions
the Compensations for Which Are Subject to Section 151.3 of the
Charter.
File No. 13503-2, Ordinance No. 9236 (Series of 1939).
480 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $600, Chief Administrative Officer, to Provide Additional
Funds for an Ecological Study Now in Process at Lake Merced.
File No. 13472, Ordinance No. 9234 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Amending Section 7 of Ordinance No. 7519 (Series of 1939), Relating
to Spur Track Permit Granted the Southern Pacific Company, by
Limiting the Switching of Cars Across Bryant Street at Juniper Street
to Between the Hours of 8 P. M. and 6 A. M.
File No. 9433-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Final Passage.
Ordering the Improvement of Alpha Street Between Wilde Avenue and
a Line 64.87 Feet Southwest of Tucker Avenue, Including the Inter-
sections of Alpha Street at Goettingen Street and Tucker Avenue;
Tucker Avenue From Alpha Street Northwest to Existing Pavement,
and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of $5,800.
File No. 13415, Ordinance No. 9231 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Cax-berry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Flint Street Between Sixteenth
Street and De Forest Way, Including the Intersections of Flint Street
at De Forest Way.
File No. 13459, Ordinance No. 9233 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher. McMahon — 3.
NEW BUSINESS
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished John Dahlquist and Hosea
Darthard.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15783 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 481
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Release of Lien Erroneously Recorded by the Public Wel-
fare Department.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15784 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated July 19, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 15785 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer. McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Nonresidents for July and August; List Dated July 25, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15786 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer. McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Nonresidents for August and September; List Dated July 25, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15787 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 15788 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Granting Extension of Time to October 19, 1955, for Awarding of
Department of Public Works' Contract for the Improvement of La
Grande Avenue Between Russia Avenue and Its Southerly Termina-
tion.
File No. 13192-1, Resolution No. 15779 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Elake. Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola, Ferdon. Hal!.
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McMahon — 3.
482 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Authorizing Purchase of Easement From Frank Canardo, et Ux., for
$25, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13480, Resolution No. 15790 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement From Andrea Gotelli, et Ux., for
$301, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13481, Resolution No. 15791 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property From The Stoneson
Development Corporation, for $22,500, Required for a Library Site.
File No. 13493, Resolution No. 15793 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property From The Bank of
California, N. A., Administrator With the Will Annexed of the Estate
of Vera Chisholm Sheld, Deceased, for $3,500, Required for the Market
Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13496, Resolution No. 15794 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Consideration Continued.
Authorizing Renewal of Lease With Lloyd Swayne, et al., Covering
Second and Third Floors of Building Located at 680 Howard Street
and 33 Hunt Street, Required for the San Francisco Clinic.
File No. 13497, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
(Lease for one year beginning July 1, 1955, at rental of
$240 per month.)
Supervisor Ferdon moved continuance for two weeks for the pur-
pose of permitting him to obtain desired data. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Ertola, and there being no objection, motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Agreement With the State Department of Agriculture for
Reimbursement of Portion of Salary of Agricultural Commissioner for
the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13501, Resolution No. 15795 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of Supervisor of Maintenance, Recreation and
Park Department, at The National Shade Tree Conference to Be
Held in Santa Barbara, August 1-5, 1955.
File No. 13508, Resolution No. 15796 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY. JULY 25, 1955 483
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Consideration Continued.
Appropriating $3,500, Public Works, Bureau of Street Repair, for
Purchase of Fire Truck.
File No. 13476, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved continuance for two weeks. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, and there being no objection, motion
carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing and Directing the Controller to Refund to the Otis Elevator
Company the Sum of $234.60 Deposited With the City in Payment
of Electrical Inspection Fees.
File No. 13477, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Consideration Continued.
Appropriating $9,104.37, Controller, to Reimburse the San Francisco
Unified School District for Excess Costs at the Log Cabin Ranch.
File No. 13478, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved continuance for two weeks. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, and there being no objection, motion
carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $312.87, Public Works, Traffic Engineering, for Purchase
of Equipment.
File No. 13486, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
(Two IBM Card Cabinets.)
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Leo J. Walcom
Against the City and County, by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13489, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McCarthy— 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of James White
Against the City and County by the Payment of $356.
File No. 13491, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
484 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Authorizing the Payment of $11,825 and the Conveyance of Certain Land
to Fred H. Lawrence, et Ux., in Exchange for Certain Other Land
Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13492, Ordinance No (Series of 1939). .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $843.21, Fire Department, for Retroactive Holiday
Overtime.
File No. 13499, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Adopted as Amended.
The following, from Finance Committee, was taken up:
Approving the Workable Program for the City and County of San Fran-
cisco and Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Certify and Trans-
mit the Same to the Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance
Agency.
File No. 13483, Resolution No. 15792 (Series of 1939).
(Note: The Finance Committee recommends adoption of
the foregoing measure, after amendment of the "Workable
Program," approved by the measure, as follows:
Substitute for the last paragraph on page 8, of the "Work-
able Program," the following:
A report concerned with neighborhood and housing con-
ditions is being completed this year. Entitled "Housing and
Neighborhood Conditions- — A Classification of Areas for
Urban Renewal," the report contains a rating system based
on structural, neighborhood and occupancy characteristics.)
Supervisor McCarty moved the foregoing amendment; seconded
by Supervisor Dobbs, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon— 3.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Appropriating $2,000, Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, for the
Reconstruction of Sewers in Franconia Street Between Mullen and
Montcalm Streets.
File No. 13500, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 485
Consideration Continued.
Appropriating $1,000, Municipal Court, for Payment of Salaries and
Expenses of Judges Assigned to the Municipal Court by the State
Judicial Council; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13498, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that due
to the lack of the required membership to pass the pending measure,
consideration be continued for one week. No objection and motion
carried.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, were taken up:
(Note: In each of the following two instances, Supervisor Ferdon
moved reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Dobbs, and there being no objection, motion carried.)
Appropriating $4,095, Public Works, Building Repair, From the Emer-
gency Reserve Fund, for Permanent Salaries (Create One Position of
Janitor); Contractual Services; Repairs to Public Buildings, Material
and Supplies; and Equipment; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13525-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 42.1, Public Works,
Bureau of Building Repair — a Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13525-2, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee
Motion Transmitting Measures to Mayor.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the Clerk be instructed to take steps to have the measures relating
to one-way traffic on Post and O'Farrell Streets immediately trans-
mitted to Acting Mayor Clarissa Shortall McMahon for her signature.
No objection and motion carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence, Dr. Ellis D. Sox, Director, Department of Public
Health, July 23-August 7; Dr. William E. Hook, Medical Director,
Health Service System, July 27-August 1; Mrs. John J. Murray, Public
Welfare Commissioner, July 29-August 29; Sam. K. Harrison, Mem-
ber of Board of Trustees of the War Memorial, August 1-18; Max G.
Funke, General Manager, Recreation and Park Department, August
1-29; Thomas C. Howe, Jr., Director, California Palace of the Legion
of Honor, August 8-18, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15781 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Fer-
don.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Mc-
Carty—6.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Mahon— 5.
486 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Car berry presented the following charter amendments:
File No. 13531 — Amending Section 36, Fire Department, by Providing
Rates of Pay for Certain Classifications and Outlining Authority in
Connection With Assignment of Tours of Duty.
File No. 13532 — Amending Section 36.1, Fire Department, Providing for
Minimum Numerical Strength to Be on Duty at All Times.
File No. 13533 — Adding Section 36.1.5, Fire Department, Providing for
an Annual Clothing Allowance.
File No. 13534 — Adding Section 36.2^, Providing for the Appointment
of a Supervisor of Personnel.
All of the foregoing charter amendments were referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Supervisor Dobbs presented the following charter amendment on
behalf of Supervisor Arnold:
File No. 13530 — Amending Section 16 Relating to Emergency Measures
and Effective Date of Ordinances.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
The following charter amendments were presented by Supervisor
Ferdon:
File No. 13539 — Amending Section 9, Relating to Powers Vested in the
Board of Supervisors.
File No. 13540 — Amending Section 173, Relating to the Registrar of
Voters; Section 174, Relating to Municipal Elections; Section 175,
Relating to Nomination of Elective Officers; Section 176, Relating
to Material to Be Mailed to the Voters; Section 177, Relating to
Precinct Boards of Election; Section 180, Relating to Petitions; Sec-
tion 181, Relating to Special Election Fund.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Commending Edward S. Montgomery and Robert Byrant.
Jointly presented by Supervisors Halley and Blake and joined in by
all members of the Board:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15789 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Blake.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Request for Preparation of Leave of Absence.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Clerk request the Mayor to
approve a leave of absence for him for the period August 6, 7 and 8,
1955.
No objection and so ordered.
MONDAY. JULY 25, 1955 487
Reference to Committee.
The following charter amendments were presented by Supervisor
McAteer:
File No. 13537 — Amending Section 42 to Provide for Utilization of
Subsurface Space Under Parks and Squares for Public Off-street
Parking and Othtr Public Works and Improvements, and by Adding
Section 121.1, Vesting Control of Public Off-street Parking Lots,
Garages and Facilities in the Public Utilities Commission.
File No. 13538— Adding Sections 133.1 to 133.8, Inclusive, Relating to
the Establishment of a Parking and Transit Authority.
Both measures referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Request for Comments.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk direct a communica-
tion to all interested, boards, commissions and organizations, inviting
their comments on the foregoing measures. The letter was to be dis-
patched over the signature of the members of the Judiciary Com-
mittee.
Setting of Special Order of Business.
Disapproving Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service on the No. 56
Line — Cemeteries, Municipal Railway.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13529, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
considerate n of the foregoing measure be made a Special Order of
Business for Monday. August 8, 1955, 3:00 p.m.
No objection and motion carried.
Reference to Finance Committee.
Designating the Mayor as San Francisco's Official Representative to
Personally Present the Advantages of San Francisco, to Influence the
British Overseas Airways Corporation, and the Deutsche Lufthansa
to Select the San Francisco International Airport as the Pacific Coast
Terminal of Th:ir Projected Great Circle Polar Route.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13479-1. Resolution No. (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Helen Crlenkovich Morgan.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13441. Resolution No. 15782 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption: seconded by Supervisor Hal-
ley.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
488 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
ADJOURNED.
There being no further business, the Board of Supervisors ad-
journed at the hour of 9:00 p. m.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors August 15, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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Board of Equalization
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY. JULY 5, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Tuesday. July
5. 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met, sitting as a Board of Equalization.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Mahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Quorum present.
President Pro Tern. Supervisor Ferdon presiding. (See below.)
Supervisor Carberry noted present at 2:27 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 2:22 p. m.
Supervisors Christopher and McCarty on authorized leave. (See
below.)
Appointment of President Pro Tern.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that Su-
pervisor Ferdon be appointed President Pro Tern.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisors Christopher and McCarty Excused.
The President Pro Tern, announced that he had received word to
the effect that Supervisors Christopher and McCarty desired to be
excused from today's attendance; further that Supervisor McCarty
would also like to be excused from attending the meeting scheduled
for Monday, July 11th.
No objection and permission granted.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
Motion to Defer Consideration.
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that
the Board of Supervisors recess as a Board of Equalization until
2 p. m., Monday, July 11, 1955.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, McAtee:-. Mc-
Carty— 5.
Board of Equalization recessed at 2: 15 p. m.
( 489 )
490 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, July
11. 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met, sitting as a Board of Equalization.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Halley and McCarty on authorized leaves.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
Statement.
Supervisor Dobbs asked that the President Pro Tern, inform the
assemblage that since there were only nine members of the Board
present, those who had applications pending could avail themselves
of the privilege of having consideration of such applications con-
tinued for one week.
The President Pro Tern, complied with the wish of Supervisor Dobbs
and made the announcement. He then asked Deputy City Attorney
Thomas Blanchard to state just how much leeway the Board pos-
sessed insofar as continuing consideration of pending applications
was concerned. Mr. Blanchard replied that the Revenue and Taxation
Code of the State of California provided that the Board of Super-
visors shall consider applications not later than the third Monday
in July, but that 20 additional days are allowed to conclude con-
sideration of pending applications.
Consideration of Applications.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Henning, Roland J. and
Margaret L 7246 48 $ 5,200 $ 780 Building
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction of
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the assessment on the building be
reduced from $5,200 to $2,200. Motion seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Supervisor Christopher asked Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blan-
chard as to the proper function of the Board sitting as a Board of
Equalization. Mr. Blanchard replied that under the State Constitu-
tion, the Board of Supervisors sits as a Board of Equalization for the
purpose of acting on applications for equalization of assessments.
Supervisor Dobbs stated he would vote for the reduction in accord-
ance with the explanation outlined by the Deputy City Attorney.
MONDAY. JULY 11, 1955 491
The roll was thereupon called and the foregoing motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs. Ertola,
Ferdon. McAteer, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Halley. McCarty — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Ravella, Albino and
Antonia 6728 28 $ 2,450 $ 330 Building
The appellants did not appear; Supervisor Ferdon thereupon moved,
seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the application be denied.
Substitute.
Supervisor McAteer moved as a substitute, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola, that consideration be continued for one week.
Board action was temporarily postponed, pending outcome of fol-
lowing application:
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Harvey, Howard C. and
Lita M 6728 29 $ 2,450 $ 330 Building
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor McAteer moved that the assessment on the building be
reduced to $2,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 3.
Resumption of Consideration of Application of Albino and Antonia
Ravella.
Consideration was resumed in connection with the application of
Albino and Antonia Ravella and, there being no objection, motion
that consideration be continued one week, carried.
The Clerk was directed to notify the appellants accordingly.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Geis, George D.
and Pearl 714 3 $20,600 $22,000 Building
Gustave T. Allibert, Director, Baldwin and Howell, represented
the appellants. He was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction of
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold informed the Board that he was the attorney
for George D. Geis and his wife and asked to be excused from voting.
No objection and permission granted.
It was pointed out that the improvements at present are being
demolished.
Supervisor Dobbs accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon. that the assessment on the improvements be reduced to
$3,500.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola.
Ferdon — 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
492 MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Sailors. Duff M. and
Dorothy H 2766 25B $ 7,000 $ 460 Building
Mrs. Sailors appeared and requested postponement for one week;
accordingly, Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Fer-
don, that consideration be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Hilisman, Ray T.
and Geraldine 6023 1 $ 2,850 $ 350 Building
No appellants appearing, Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by
Supervisor Ferdon, that consideration be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Meyer, Milton 2979A 24A $ 5,000 $12,640 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a 15 per cent reduction in the amounts
assessed on the land and on the improvements.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Supervisor McMahon explained that there has been no showing
that other properties are assessed equally and inquired if a reduction
were possible.
Mr. Thomas Blanchard, Deputy City Attorney, stated that the
Board of Supervisors was sitting as a Board of Equalization and
possesses discretionary powers in the matter of equalizing assess-
ments.
Supervisor Arnold accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon. that the assessment on the land be reduced to $11,376.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs.
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer — 8.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Meyer, Milton 2989B 31 $ 3,600 $17,940 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction of
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
the assessment on the land be reduced to $16,140.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, McAteer — 8.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
RECESS.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Board of Equalization, now recess
to meet again on Monday, July 18, 1955, at 2 p. m.
No objection and motion carried.
Board of Equalization recessed at 5:00 p. m.
MONDAY. JULY 18, 1955 493
MONDAY, JULY 18. 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, July
18, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met, sitting as a Board of Equalization.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Halley on authorized leave.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 3:35 p. m.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Ravella, Albino
and Antonia 6728 28 $ 2,450 $ 330 Building
.Mrs. Lita M. Harvey, representing the applicants, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction of assessment and that the
application be denied.
Supervisor Ferdon moved a reduction of the assessment levied on
the building to $2,000; motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Buildine Land Requested
Sailors. Duff M.
and Dorothy H 2766 25B $ 7,000 $ 460 Building
The applicants tailed to put in an appearance: thereupon Super-
visor Ferdon moved that the application be rejected; motion seconded
by Supervisor Arnold and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building 1 .nd Requested
Hillsman, Ray T.
and Geraldine 6023 1 S 2,850 $ 350 Building
Supervisor Arnold moved continuance for one week. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion
curried.
494 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955 ,
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Schwampe, Rudi L.
and Stella A 3617 15 $ 4,000 $ 2,790 Building
The applicant, Rudi L. Schwampe, was examined under oath as
to the value of the property and the Director of Property recom-
mended no reduction of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Hirsch, Hedvig 3621 72 $ 1,070 Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
land and the Director of Property recommended a reduction to $900.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold so moved, seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Brook, Frieda 1163 16 $ 2,600 $ 1,480 Building
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Michelsen, Bertel
and Corrinne 600 12 $ 3,500 $ 6,200 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs. that the
recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
White. Mildred 3600 62 $11,250 $4,830 Building
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Mi >\I)AV. JULY l;:. 1955 495
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley. McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Daphne. Nicholas
and Virginia 874 1 $80,000 $25,160 Bldg. & Land
Supervisor Arnold moved continuance for one week. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Equalization
Name-oi Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Murphy. John 2979A 26 $13,750 $14,120 Bldg. & Land
The applicant did not put in an appearance; therefore, Supervisor
Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that consideration
of the application be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Continuance of Consideration of Possessory Interest Applications.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
consideration of all applications before the Board today on possessory
interests be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Cohn. Lewis W.
and Bessie 2988A 11 $ 6,300 $17,090 Bldg & Land
The applicant, Lewis W. Cohn, was examined under oath as to
the value of the property and the Director of Property recommended
no reduction in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the assessment on the
land by $1,700. Motion seconded by Supervisor Blake and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McCarty — 3.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
ne of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Dunajski. George J.
and Theresia 4153 2B $18,000 $ 750 Bldg. & Land
The applicant, George J. Dunajski, was examined under oath as
to the value of the property and the Director of Property recom-
mended no reduction and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Carberry moved that the recommendation of the Di-
rector of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley, McMahon — 3.
Lot Building
Land
Equalization
Requested
7 $ 2,450
$ 820
Building
49b MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Dunajski, George J.
and Theresia 6596 13J $ 5,900 $ 750 Bldg. & Land
The applicant, George J. Dunajski, was examined under oath as
to the value of the property and the Director of Property recom-
mended no reduction and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Carberry moved that the recommendation of the Di-
rector of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley, McMahon — 3.
Name of Applicant Block
Delillo, Agnes 6591
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that the
recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Lane, George W.
and Margaret 1 7253 40 $ 3,900 $ 630 Building
The appellants did not appear. Whereupon Supervisor Arnold
moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that consideration be con-
tinued for one week and in the interim the Assessor be requested to
furnish the Board with information bearing on the type of homes
located on Forest View Avenue, from Sloat Boulevard south which
bear resemblance to the property under consideration.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration continued one week.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Gravano, Pietro 2350 17 $3,000 $6,750 Bldg. & Land
The representative for the applicant, Attorney Leonardo S. Bacci,
was examined under oath as to the value of the property and the
Director of Property recommended no reduction of assessment and
that the application be denied.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
assessment on the land be reduced to $6,000.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Name of Applicant Block Lot
Frank, Richard L 975 14B
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor McAteer moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the assessment on the building be reduced to $10,000.
Building
Land
Equalization
Requested
$12,000
$ 4,530
Building
MONDAY, JULY 18. 1955 497
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Thaver. Fred H.
and Eleanore E 2062 1A S 3,200 $ 480 Building
The representative for the applicant, Attorney Howard R. Markuse,
was examined under oath as to the value of the property and the
Director of Property recommended no reduction of assessment and
that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
assessment on the building be reduced to $2,500.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty,
McMahon — 6.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola — 3.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Halley — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Supervisor Dobbs moved that consideration of the following ap-
plications be continued for one week:
Application No. 50 — Martinucci, Felice and Edith C: Application
No. 51 — Martinucci, Felice and Edith C; Application No. 83 — Pinto,
Joe and Pietro. Motion seconded by Supervisor McAteer and, there
being no objection, motion carried.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Cronin, Melvyn
and Lorena 7249 28 $ 4,700 $ 850 Bldg. & Land
The applicant, Lorena Cronin. was examined under oath as to the
value of the property and the Director of Property recommended no
reduction of assessment and that the application be denied.
Consideration temporarily postponed.
Recess.
There being no objection, a five-minute recess was ordered. Board
recessed at 5: 00 p. m.
Continuance.
Upon convening as a Board of Equalization, Supervisor Arnold
moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that consideration of Applica-
tion No. 92 — Darbee, Annie H., be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Halley. McMahon — 3.
Withdrawal of Petition.
Supervisor Arnold advised the Board that Applicant No. 43, Kahn,
Edward L.. desired to have his application withdrawn. The Super-
visor so moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
498 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
Resumption of Consideration of Application No. 36, Cronin, Melvyn and
Lorena.
Supervisor McAteer moved that the assessment on the building be
reduced to $2,500. Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Halley — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Malouf. Lucy N 7226 21C $3,300 $6,910 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction of
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant
Block
Lot Building
Land
Requested
Bianchi, Bertha M. .
. . 2989B
29A $ 9,900
$10,000
Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction of
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction of assessment on the land
to $9,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs.
Ertola. Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Figone. Giovanni C.
and Minnie F. ( \2 ) ;
Cavagnaro. Leo (V2) ... 164 3 $40,000 $14,550 Building
The applicant, Giovanni C. Figone, was examined under oath as
to the value of the property and the Director of Property recom-
mended no reduction of assessment and that the application be denied.
Mr. L. G. Loomis, representing the firm occupying the premises
owned by the applicants, spoke on behalf of the owners.
Supervisor McAteer thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon. McAteer, McCarty — 8.
No: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McMahon — 2.
Equalization.
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Davis. Anna P 1270 1A $ 9,500 $ 2,340 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction of
assessment and that the application be denied.
MONDAY, JULY 18. 1955 499
Supervisor Blake moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs.
Ertola. Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Axelrod. Joseph 687 2 $7,250 $1,560 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Blake moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Axelrod. Milton 687 1 $ 7,000 $ 2,080 Bldg. & Land
The representative for the applicant, Joseph Axelrod, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction of assessment and that the
application be denied.
Supervisor Blake moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Schroder, Ethel C 2988A 13A $1,700 $8,470 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the assessment on the
land by $800. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Consideration Continued.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
consideration of Application No. 82, Gary Ota, be deferred for one
week.
No objection and motion carried.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Barry, May D.
and Aimee L 2988A 9 $18,750 $34,230 Bldg. & Land
The applicant, May S. Barry, was examined under oath as to the
value of the property and the Director of Property recommended no
reduction of assessment and that the application be denied.
500 MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction of assessment on the land
by $3,400. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Niemela, Elsa and
John S 1635 13 $ 2,500 $ 810 Building
The applicant, John S. Niemela, was examined under oath as to
the value of the property and the Director of Property recommended
no reduction of assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Scholl, Vivian G 3012 13 $19,670 Land
Supervisor McMahon asked to be excused from voting. Accord-
ingly, Supervisor Blake so moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry
and, there being no objection, motion carried.
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended a reduction in
the assessment on the land to $15,000.
Accordingly, Supervisor Dobbs moved the reduction recommended
by the Director of Property; motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Equalization
TSfame of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Victor, Jean
and Noelie 2989B 21 $ 5,500 $15,000 Land
John Sallaberry, representing the applicants, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction of assessment and that the application be
denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the assessment on the land
to $13,500. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Maziarz, Joseph R.
and Estelle 2501A 18 $ 5,200 $ 920 Building
The applicant did not appear; whereupon Supervisor McCarty
moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that consideration of the
application be continued one week.
No objection and motion carried.
MONDAY, JULY 25. 1955 501
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
consideration of the following applications be continued for one week.
No objection and motion corned.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Rando. Sylvester
and Angelina 2055 19B $12,500 $ 960 Building
Consideration continued one week.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Shellgrain. Trinidad M. . 2979 9 $ 1,800 $3,120 Bldg. & Land
Consideration continued one week.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Parlato, Frank
and Rena 3012 21A $7,500 $4,350 Bldg. & Land
Consideration continued one week.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Pagliettini, Rosita,
c/o Frank Parlato 3012 18/19 $2,350 $17,320 Land
Consideration continued one week.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Olsen, Therese 6915 32 $ 4,000 $ 5,760 Building
Consideration continued one week.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Ohikian. Harry
and Nazen 2931 4 $ 1,650 $ 6,730 Bldg. & Land
Consideration continued one week.
Notification of Applicants.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that other more effective means than
the usual mailing process be employed to notify the parties who did
not appear today and whose applications are scheduled to be heard
on Monday, July 25, 1955, at 2: 00 p. m.
RECESS.
There being no further business, the Board of Supervisors, sitting
as a Board of Equalization, recessed at 6:30 p. m., to meet again on
Monday, July 25, 1955, at 2:00 p. m.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, July
25. 1955, 2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met, sitting as a Board of Equalization.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor McCarty noted present at 3: 07 p. m.
502 MONDAY. JULY 25, 1955
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426.
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939), adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
Consideration of Possessory Interest Applications.
The Board decided to consider, at this time, those applications filed
on possessory interests.
Assessor Russell L. Wolden requested that the Board defer con-
sideration on the subject for a period of one week to permit presenta-
tion of expert testimony by the city.
Supervisor Halley accordingly moved that consideration be con-
tinued for one week.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Supervisor McAteer asked to be excused from voting due to being
a majority stockholder in his business located on the waterfront.
Supervisor Ferdon expressed the opinion that all members of the
Board should vote on the possessory interest applications except in
those cases where a direct interest is involved.
Supervisor Blake asked for an opinion from the Deputy City Attor-
ney as to whether he should vote on the possessory interest applica-
tions, to which Mr. Blanchard replied that when a matter comes up
for consideration in which a Board member may have a direct
interest, he should not vote on it, but looking at the overall picture,
there is nothing in the law that prohibits any member from voting
on any measure in any manner he sees fit.
Supervisor McAteer declared he believed he should be relieved
from voting altogether, as he is definitely prejudiced in the matter.
Motion to Excuse Members From Voting.
Supervisor Arnold moved that Supervisors McAteer, Dobbs and
Blake be excused from voting on the possessory interest applications.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon.
Supervisor Blake stated he would abide by the ruling of the City
Attorney. Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold asked that his motion be
amended by deleting therefrom the name of Supervisor Blake.
Motion lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, McAteer, McMahon — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Hal-
ley — 5.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McCarty — 2.
Request for Copy of Transcript.
Assessor Russell L. Wolden asked that he be furnished with a
copy of the transcript of the proceedings.
The President ordered that such be done.
Request to Be Excused from Voting.
Supervisor Dobbs asked that he be excused from voting as his firm
represented certain of the appellants.
Supervisor McAteer likewise renewed his request for abstinence
from voting on any of the applications in that he owned the control-
ling interest in his business located on property leased from the Board
of State Harbor Commissioners.
(MONDAY. JULY 25, 1955 503
Supervisor Carberry accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola, that the foregoing members be excused from voting, and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, McAteer, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Halley- — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McCarty — 2.
Supervisor Blake asked to be excused from voting on Application
No. 16 as he was directly concerned.
No objection and so ordered.
Consideration of Possessory Interest Applications.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Alioto Fish Co., Ltd Possessory Interest $5,009 S 343.11
Thomas J. Riordan, secretary-treasurer of the firm, was examined
under oath and testified as to the value of the possessory interest. He
likewise submitted as evidence, copy of "Assignment of Space" exe-
cuted between the Board of State Harbor Commissioners and
Alioto's Fish Grotto, Ltd., and "Statement of Unsecured Property
Taxes. 1955" and cancelled checks in total sum of $666.06 marked
"Paid under Protest."
Supervisor McCarty moved that consideration be continued for one
week. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Alioto Fish Grotto, Ltd. . . Possessory Interest $27,800 $ 1,904.30
Supervisor McCarty moved that consideration be continued for one
week. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer— 2.
The Assessor requested that the income picture be made available
when the two foregoing applications are again considered by the
Board.
Continuance Requested
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon. that
Application No. 151, Jack Hillmer and Roy Flamm, pertaining to
buildings and lands, be continued for one week. No objection and
motion carried.
Supervisor Christopher moved that Applications Nos, 106-7, Frank
and Rena Parlato, and Rosita Pagliettini, relating to building and
land assessments, be continued for one week. No obji :i and
motion carried.
Postponement of Consideration of Applications Filed for Reduction of
Assessment Relating to Buildings and Lands.
Supervisor Ferdon suggested that consideration of those applica-
tions for reduction of assessments relating to lands and buildings be
continued for one week, with the proviso that those who desired to
wait their turn this afternoon and be heard, be allowed to do so.
The President, however, ordered that consideration of all applica-
tions relating to buildings and lands be continued for one week and
that they be heard ahead of those applications relating to possess
interests.
504
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Presentation of Applications.
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell announced that he was representing a
number of applicants, and requested the privilege of having his wit-
nesses sworn in en masse. The President ruled that such a request
was in order and it was so done.
Application
Number Applicant
54 Pope & Talbot, Inc.
55 Marine Terminals Corp.
56 Mission Terminal Co.
57 Bay and River Navigation
Corp.
58 Calmar Steamship Corp.
59 Isthmian Steamship Co.
60 Bay Cities Transportation Co.
61 Shipowners & Merchants
Towboat Co.
62 California Stevedore and
Ballast Co.
63 Islais Creek Grain Terminal
Corp.
64 Islais Creek Cotton Terminal
65 Pacific Transport Lines, Inc.
66 Ocean Terminals
67 Overseas Shipping Co.
68 Pacific-Oriental Terminal Co.
69 Grace Line, Inc.
70 Seaboard Stevedoring Corp.
71 Pacific Ports Service Co.
72 Smith-Rice Co.
73 San Francisco Bar Pilots
74 Star Terminal Co., Inc.
75 West Coast Terminals, Inc.
76 Bethlehem Pacific Coast
Steel Corp.
77 Waterman Corporation of
California
78 The Harbor Tug & Barge Co.
79 The River Lines, Inc.
80 A. Paladini, Inc.
101 Matson Terminals, Inc.
102 American President Lines,
Ltd.
103 San Francisco Stevedoring
Co., Inc.
104 Longshore Labor Relations
Committee of San Francisco
105 Joint Checkers Committee of
San Francisco
169 Associated Banning Co.
Witness
J. W. Dickover, Oper. Mgr.
C. R. Redlich, Vice President
C. T. Truax, Vice President
Ronald Jensen, President
A. Sieck, District Agent
Clifford J. McCloud,
Accounting Cashier
Kenneth J. Blanchard, Secty.
L. L. Collar, Office Mgr.
T. W. Clark, Secty.-Treas.
J. J. Flanagan, Secretary
J. J. Flanagan, Secretary
A. J. Haring, Secty.-Treas.
Geo. B. Schirmer, President
Lloyd R. Richards, Vice-Pres.
P. G. van Loghem, Secretary
G. T. Littlejohn, Oper. Mgr.
Guiot Eberhard, Treasurer
Guiot Eberhard, Treasurer
G. C. Oliver, Vice President
Jas. P. Rasmussen, Port Agent
Daniel K. Moore, President
M. O. Kurtz, Secty.-Treas.
T. J. Moher, Asst. to
Comptroller
Perry Patton, Secretary
Albert Eledge, General Mgr.
J. H. Anderson, Traffic Mgr.
Lionel Shatz, Secty.-Treas.
R. F. Charlton, Asst. Secty.
C. Randolph Wade, Secty.
Comptroller
Edward J. LeVasseur, Treas.-
Controller
J. R. Snyder, Secretary
J. R. Snyder, Secretary
Norman Bing, Secretary
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell requested that testimony introduced last
ir be considered as being introduced during the current hearing,
subject to certain changes. He announced that he represented Appli-
cations Nos. 54/80, 101/105 and No. 169.
The President announced that if any member of the Board who
may desire to make a motion to the effect that the testimony adduced
I year in connection with the presentation made by Mr. Aldwell
on behalf of his clients, be incorporated in and made a part of this
r's record, do so and he will entertain such a motion.
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 505
Thereupon Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Arnold,
moved such a motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Excused from voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor Arnold asked to be excused from voting on Applications
Nos. 78 and 80, which were included in the group represented by
Mr. Aldwell due to an interest in the matter.
The President suggested that a motion to that effect be made at the
proper time.
Mr. Alan B. Aldwell requested continuance of Application No. 136,
Pacific Greyhound Lines, for a period of one week. Accordingly,
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that con-
sideration be continued for one week; no objection and motion
carried.
Witnesses.
Mr. Aldwell introduced the following witnesses, who testified as
to the value of the possessory interests in question:
1. J. W. Dickover, Operating Manager, Pope & Talbot, Inc.
2. Henry J. Thiemann, Property Manager, Board of State Harbor
Commissioners. (Read into the record statistical data relating to
income from dockage, wharfage, demurrage and rents for the
period July 1, 19.54 - June 30, 1955.)
3. Carl M. Smith, Secretary, Administrative and Fiscal Affairs of the
Board of State Harbor Commissioners.
RECESS
There being no objection, the Board of Supervisors recessed for
five minutes.
Continuance of Consideration.
Upon reconvening, Supervisor Blake moved, seconded by Super-
visor Carberry, that consideration of Possessory Interest Application
No. 159, J. P. McQuaide Post, V.F.W., be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Mr. Alan B. Aldwell requested that consideration of Possessory
Interest Application No. 108, G. W. Kneass & Co., be continued for one
week. Accordingly, Supervisor Carberry so moved, seconded by
Supervisor McCarty, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Continuation of Presentation of Witnesses by Attorney Alan B. Aldwell.
Attorney Aldwell continued presentation of witnesses in connection
with his group's applications for reduction of possessory interest
assessments:
4. Mr. Jefferson Myer, representing the Board of State Harbor Com-
missioners.
5. C. R. Redlich, Vice-President, Marine Terminals Corporation.
6. Robert E. Mayer, Pacific American Steamship Association.
At the conclusion of the presentation, the President ruled that the
foregoing matter was now in the hands of the Board.
506 MONDAY, JULY 25. 1955
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Intel-national Longshoremen's
Warehouse Union No. 10 .. Possessory Interest $ 1.641 S 112.40
Attorney George Andersen took the oath, and stated he represented
the foregoing applicant and requested that testimony heretofore pre-
sented by Attorney Alan B. Aldwell for the Longshore Labor Rela-
tions Committee of San Francisco be considered as being applicable
to his client.
No objection and so ordered.
Request for Extension of Time.
Assessor Russell L. Wolden again urged a reasonable delay for the
preparation of expert testimony.
Supervisor Halley thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry, that the presentation of arguments on behalf of the Assessor
be continued for one week. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
The Assessor made the further request that Attorney Aldwell make
available the financial picture of each of his clients.
Equalization • Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific Far East Lines, Inc. —
Pier 42 Possessory Interest $47,550 S 3.259.17
George L. Waddell and Milton Kimmel, representing the foregoing
firm, were examined under oath with respect to the value of the
possessory interest in question. They requested that the record show
that testimony offered by Mr. Alan B. Aldwell was applicable in
their case.
The Assessor requested that consideration be continued one week.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley so moved.
Motion lost for want of a second.
RECESS.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry. that
the Board now recess until the hour of 8:00 p. m. to sit as a Board
of Supervisors.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, Halley — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Board of Equalization recessed at 6: 45 p. m.
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955—8:00 P.M.
The Board of Supervisors met, sitting as a Board of Super is is.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
orum present.
MONDAY. JULY 25, 1955 507
Appointment of President Pro Tem.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
Supervisor Carberry be appointed President Pro Tem. No objection
and motion carried.
After consideration of regular calendar matters, Supervisor Halley
moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the Board of Supervisors
now sit as a Board of Equalization. No objection and motion carried.
Board of Supervisors convened as a Board of Equalization at 9:00
p. m.
Consideration Continued.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
consideration of Application No. 168, Cleveland Wrecking Company
(Personal Property), be continued for one week. No objection and
motion carried.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that con-
sideration of Possessory Interest Application No. 16, Triple "A"
.Machine Shop. Inc., be continued for one week.
r Blake asked to be excused from voting.
Ni objection and so ordered.
Motion carried by the following vote:
• s: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 5.
used from Voting: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Discussion.
Assessor Russell L. Wolden again repeated his request that he
would like a reasonable amount of time within which to present
expert testimony.
Supervisor Halley inquired as to the parliamentary procedure.
Does action by the Board require only a simple majority?
Deputy City Attorney Blanchard advised the Board that affirmative
action by the County Board of Equalization required six votes on
any measure, this by virtue of the provisions of the Government Code.
He knew of no law requiring the full vote of the Board.
The Assessor again asked for one week's postponement of any
Board action, pointing out that such deference would be fair to the
applicants and to the Assessor's office.
At this point. Philip L. Rezos, Director of Property, informed the
Board that his office had investigated the possessory interest applica-
tions and was ready to make definite recommendations in connection
therewith.
The following applications were considered:
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific Far East Line, Inc. —
Pier 42 Possessory Interest $47,550 $ 3,259.17
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value be
reduced to zero.
Accordingly Supervisor Halley so moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola. Supervisor Halley contending that the situation has not
changed since last year when practically all of the possessory interest
assessments were deleted.
The Assessor suggested that before the Board committed itsell
a definite policy with respect to reduction of possessory interest
assessments, it consider the problem of the average taxpayer. Why
not take one of the pending cases and have it ruled upon by the
Supreme Court?
508 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Supervisor McCarty pointed out that if it were shown that the
possessory interests had value, they would be taxed. What the Board
does is based upon evidence.
The roll was thereupon called and the motion carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
(Note: After each of the following applications, the Assessor,
Russell L. Wolden, or his deputy informed the Board of the assessed
value of the land and the depreciated value of the improvements.)
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific Far East Line, Inc. —
Pier 40 Possessory Interest $49,065 $ 3,360.95
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value be
reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Halley, so
moved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Sugarman Bros Possessory Interest $ 2,573 $ 176.25
Mr. W. H. Tuggle, representing Sugarman Bros., was examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest.
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value be
reduced to zero. Supervisor Ferdon thereupon moved, seconded by
Supervisor Halley, that the assessed value be reduced to zero. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Consideration Continued.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that con-
sideration of Possessory Interest Application No. 94, Hills Transporta-
tion Company, be continued for one week. No objection and motion
carried.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Supervisor McAteer, who has been excused from voting on meas-
ures to be acted upon by the County Board of Equalization, requested
permission to discuss the following applications, the first one involv-
ing his firm and the balance, people that he represented. They are
as follows:
Applications Nos. 81, MacSweeney Enterprises; 10, S. Guardino
and Sons; 11, F. Cresci and Sons, Pier 49 — Lease 3582; 12, Pete and
Maria Cresci, Pier 49 — Lease 3505, 24, Fisherman's Grotto Nos. 9 and
10; 25, Borruso, Joe, Frank and Anthony, Pier 49 — Lease 3502; Lease
3583 (dba The Lighthouse).
Supervisor Ferdon raised the question as to the propriety of Super-
visor McAteer representing firms other than the one in which he
has a direct interest.
Thomas Blanchard, Deputy City Attorney, stated he could not defi-
nitely say that it was illegal to do so. It is a question of public
MONDAY, JULY 25. 1955 509
he did not think it was a good thing personally, but that he
did not know of any law that prohibited a Supervisor from represent-
ing other clients.
Supervisor McCaity requested the Clerk to check into a past ruling
on the subject by the City Attorney.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
S. Guardino and Sons Possessory Interest $3,825 $ 262.06
Peter Guardino was examined under oath as to the value of his
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
the assessed value be reduced to zero.
Whereupon Supervisor Ertola so moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Cresci. F. and Sons.
Pier 49— Lease 3582 Possessory Interest $2,525 $ 172.96
Dominic J. Cresci was examined under oath as to the value of his
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
the assessed value be reduced to zero.
Whereupon, Supervisor Ertola so moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
t: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Nair.e of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Cresci. Pete and Maria,
Pier 49— Lease 3505 Possessory Interest $2,564 $ 173.63
Dominic J. Cresci was examined under oath as to the value of his
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
the assessed value be reduced to zero.
Whereupon, Supervisor Ertola so moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, Mc-
Carty— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
MacNichol and Co Possessory Interest $10,948 $ 749.94
Attorney Harold L. Levi, representing the applicant, was examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest. Alexander
MacNichol and Henry J. Thiemann of the Board of State Harbor
Commissioners likewise expressed their views.
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value be
reduced to zero. Whereupon Supervisor Halley so moved, seconded
by Supervisor Blake, and motion carried by the following vote:
Ave?: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Caity—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
510 MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955
Consideration Continued.
At this point. Deputy City Attorney informed the Board that he had
found the opinion heretofore rendered by the City Attorney's office
in connection with the right of individual members of the Board
representing clients who had filed applications for reduction of assess-
ments, and although he saw no legal prohibition, he did not believe
that Supervisor McAteer should represent the other owners involved.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola, that consideration of Application No. 81, MacSweeney Enter-
prises, be continued for one week. No objection and motion carried.
Motion to Defer Consideration on Remainder of Applications — Lost.
Supervisor Halley moved that consideration of the remainder of
the applications not heretofore considered, be continued for one week.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Consideration Continued.
Mr. Putnam Livermore, representing Applications Nos. 124 and 125,
Pacific Ship Repair, and Pacific Shops, Inc., respectively, requested
that consideration be continued for one week.
Thereupon Supervisor McCarty moved the continuance; motion
seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, and there being no objection, motion
carried.
Mr. Hugh L. Smith, Jr., representing Application No. 23, Sabella
and LaTorre, requested continuance for one week. Accordingly,
Supervisor Ferdon so moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty.
No objection and motion carrie.
Equalization
Assessed
Name of Applicant
Requested
Value
Tax Due
Exposition Fish Grotto . .
. . Possessory Interest
$35,263
S2. 210.99
Mr. Hugh L. Smith, Jr., attorney, representing the applicant, and
S. Oliva were examined under oath as to the value of the possessory
interest. Mr. Henry J. Thiemann of the Board of State Harbor Com-
missioners also spoke.
The Director of Property recommended reduction of the assessed
value to zero.
Thereupon Supervisor Halley so moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, and the motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Fisherman's Grotto
Nos. 9 and 10 Possessory Interest $97,065 S6, 648.95
Mr. Nino Geraldi and Attorney Hugh L. Smith, Jr., representing the
applicant, were examined under oath as to the value of the possessory
interest. Henry J. Thiemann of the Board of State Harbor Commis-
sioners likewise expressed his views.
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value be
reduced to zero.
Whereupon Supervisor Halley so moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev. Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
MONDAY. JULY 25, 1955 511
Equalization Assessed
Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Borrus , Joe, Frank and
Anthony —
Pier 49— Lease 3502 Possessory Interest $6,306 $ 431.96
Borruso. Joe, Frank and
Anthony— Pier 49. Lease
3583 (dba The Lighthouse) Possessory Interest 9,859 675.34
Mr. Frank Borruso and Attorney Hugh L. Smith, Jr., were exam-
ined under oath as to the value of the possessory interest on both
leases. Mr. Henry J. Thiemann of the Board of State Harbor Com-
missioners also expressed his views.
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value on
Lease No. 3502 be reduced to zero.
Accordingly. Supervisor Ferdon so moved; seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry. Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McMahon — 3.
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value on
Lease No. 3583 be reduced to zero.
Whereupon Supervisor Ferdon so moved; seconded by Supervisor
McCarty. and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McMahon — 3.
Motion to Defer Action on Applications Not Acted Upon.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
consideration of all applications not acted upon or considered, be
deferred to Monday, August 1, 1955, at 2:00 p.m. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McMahon— 3.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Board of Supervisors, sitting as a County Board of Equalization, con-
sider possessory interest applications at the hour of 4:00 p.m., on
Monday. August 1, 1955. No objection and motion carried.
RECESS
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Board of Equalization now recess, to meet again as such, on Monday,
August 1, 1955, at 2:00 p.m. No objection and motion carried.
The Board of Equalization recessed at 11:55 p. m.
JOHN R. McGRATH. Clerk.
512 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday. August
1, 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met sitting as a Board of Equalization.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertoia. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Carberry left word that he would be in later.
Supervisor McAteer excused from attendance. (See below.)
Supervisor McAteer Excused.
Supervisor McAteer left word, asking that he be excused from
Board attendance.
No objection and so ordered.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adoptee
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
Communication from Assessor.
The President presented a letter from the Assessor, advising that
he would be unable to attend the Board of Equalization sessions due
to a meeting in Sacramento before the State Board of Equalization.
Ordered filed.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the Board take up Application No.
168 out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertoia and. there
being no objection, motion carried.
Consideration of Applications for Reduction in Assessments.
(In the consideration of each application, the Assessor or his itaff
explained their reason for the assessment as noted.)
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Cleveland Wrecking Company Personal Property
Attorney Albert A. Axelrod and J. B. Winters were examined
under oath as to the value of the property. The Director of Property
advised the Board that he had been unable to make an investigation
of the matter but believed the assessment was fair.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that the
appeal be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Ertoia — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
, . Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Kilkeary, L. G 2989B 22 $ 5,000 $15,000 Land
MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955 513
Mr. William Goodwin, representing the appellant, was examined
under oath as to the value oi the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the
application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs. that the
assessment on the land be reduced to $13,500.
Motion corned by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake. Christopher, Dobbs. Ertola,
McCarty — 6.
Xoes: Supervisors Carberry. Halley, McMahon — 3.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon. McAteer — 2.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
Board rescind its action hereinabove taken whereby a reduction of
SI, 500 was effected in the land assessment.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved a reduction in the land assessment from
$15,000 to $13,500. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley, McCarty— 8.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, McAteer — 2.
Name of Applicant
Block
Lot Building
Land
Equalization
Requested
Cory. William and Fay
2989B
23 $ 4.500
24 5,000
$15,000
15,000
Land
Land
Mr. William Goodwin, representing the appellant, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the
application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment of
each lot to $13,500. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon.
Halley. McCarty— 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, McMahon — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
.N'ciine of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Hillsman, Ray T.
and Geraldine 6023 1 $ 2,850 $ 350 Building
Consideration was temporarily postponed pending possible appear-
ance of applicants.
Equalization
nie of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Daphne, Nicholas
and Virginia 874 1 $80,000 $25,160 Bldg. & Land
Attorney Theodore A. Kolb, John J. O'Hare and Nick Daphne w
examined under oath as to the value of the property in question and
the Director of Property recommended no reduction in assessment
and that the application be denied.
Attorney Kolb withdrew application on the land.
Supervisor Halley asked to be excused due to an interest in the
subject. Supervisor Ferdon likewise asked to be excused due to
being counsel for McAvoy O'Hara Co. President George Christopher
also asked to be excused.
No objection and so ordered.
514 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
the building assessment be reduced to $65,000.
Amendment.
Supervisor McCarty moved, as an amendment, that the building
assessment be reduced to $50,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Mc-
Carty. McMahon— 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, Halley — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Lane. George W.
and Margaret 1 7253 40 $ 3,900 $ 630 Building
The applicant, George W. Lane, was examined under oath as to
the value of the property and the Director of Property recommended
no reduction in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the building assessment
to $3,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold Dobbs, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley — 5.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
A five-minute recess was had.
Upon reconvening, Supervisor Blake moved, seconded by Super-
visor Ertola, that the petition of George W. Lane be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McMahon — 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Dobbs, Ferdon. McCarty — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Applications of Felice and Edith Martinucci, numbered 50 and 51,
were put over temporarily, pending possible appearance of applicants.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Ota, Gary 1270 IB $11,700 $ 980 Bldg. & Land
The appplicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that the
recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
Board rescind its action wherein it had heretofore rejected the
application of George W. Lane.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955 515
Supervisor Halley moved that the building assessment be reduced
-3,300. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
.Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Pinto, Joe and Pietro .. 2989B 28 $5,600 $10,000 Land
Mr. Frank Parlato, representing the applicants, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the appli-
cation be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the land assessment be reduced to
S9.000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer. McMahon — 2.
Consideration of Application No. 92, Darbee, Annie H., was tem-
porarily postponed pending possible appearance of applicant.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Marziarz, Joseph R.
and Estelle 2501A 18 $ 5,200 $ 920 Building
The applicant, Estelle Marziarz, was examined under oath as to
the value of the property and the Director of Property recommended
no reduction in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Blake
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — -1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Rando, Svlvester
and Angelina 2055 19B $12,500 $ 960 Building
L. Maldonado, representing the appplicants, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction in assessment and that the application be
denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, D^bbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Shellgrain, Trinidad M. .. 2979 9 $ 1,800 $3,120 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction in
assessment and that the application be denied.
516 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Parlato, Frank
and Rena 3012 21A $ 7,500 $ 4,350 Bldg. & Land
Frank Parlato was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction in
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Blake moved a reduction in the land assessment of
S435. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
There being no objection, motion withdrawn.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Pagliettini, Rosita,
c/o Frank Parlato 3012 18/19 $2,350 $17,320 Land
Mr. Frank Parlato, representing the applicant, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction in assessment and that the application
be denied.
Motion on Question of Recess.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that.
when recessing, the Board do so to reconvene at 8 p. m. this
evenine to continue the hearings on requests for reduction of assess-
ments on buildings and lands, with the specific proviso that the
possessory interest matters would be considered at 9 p. m.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs.
Ertola. Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Equalization
Nar/.e of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Olsen. Therese 6915 32 $ 4,000 $ 5,760 Building
The applicant or a representative was not present; accordingly.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that con-
sideration be temporarily postponed.
No objection and motion carried.
Equalization
Nan.c of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Ohikian, Harry
Nazen 2931 4 $ 1,650 $ 6,730 Bldg. & Land
The applicant or a representative was not present; accordingly.
Su] i or Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that con-
sideration be temporarily postponed.
No objection and motion carried.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955
517
Block Lot Building
Name ol Applicant
Lot holm, Marie H.,
Hildebrand. Nielson F.
and Grace 2979A 21A
Land
Equalization
Requested
$ 6,000 $13,020 Land
The applicant or a representative was not present; accordingly,
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that con-
sideration be temporarily postponed.
No objection and motion carried.
Name of Applicant
Goodman, Mervyn J.
and Leibert. Leona G.
Block Lot
Equalization
Building Land Requested
714 2 $ 2,000 $ 9,280
Bldg.
Mervyn G. Goodman was examined under oath as to the value of
the property and the Director of Property recommended a reduction
in the assessment. Thereupon Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by
Supervisor Ferdon, that the building assessment be reduced to $350.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Name of Applicant Block
Collins, Elena L-Bacciocco,
Felkner and Edward . . 2988A
Lot Building
Land
Equalization
Requested
15 S 8,000 $15,870 Bldg. & Land
Hartford S. Rapp, Jr., representing the applicants, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the appli-
cation be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
S 14,280. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Stelling, Jr., Martin-Elena L.
Collins, Felkner and
Edvv. Bacciocco 2988A 16 $11,000 $21,630 Bldg. & Land
Hartford S. Rapp, Jr., representing the applicants, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the appli-
cation be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
$19,460. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried by the
f"! lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Name of Applicant Block Let Building Land
Berwick, Andrew S. ... 2988A 13 $3,200 $13,580 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property, and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon. that
the land assessment be reduced to SI 2,220.
518 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Baader. Elizabeth G.-Renz,
Fred and Frances 2989B 25 $17,500 $15,000 Bldg. & Land
Charles J. Smith, representing the applicants, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction in assessment and that the application
be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
$13,500. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Leopold. Elizabeth-Renz,
Fred and Frances 2979A 16 $ 8,100 $11,080 Bldg. & Land
Charles J. Smith, representing the applicants, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction in assessment and that the application
be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Kozomian, Paul C.
and George 7253 41 $ 4,550 $ 930 Building
There being no objection, consideration of the foregoing applica-
tion was temporarily postponed, pending probable appearance of
applicant.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Oser Estate Corp 2979A 19 $37,700 $32,820 Bldg. & Land
Richard Lee Oser, representing the corporation, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the
application be denied.
Supervisor McMahon asked to be excused from voting due to her
interest in the firm.
No objection and so ordered.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
$29,520. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
>la, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty— 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1. 1955 519
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Fontes, Dorothy 2989B 27 $ 2,000 $ 7,500 Bldg. & Land
Daniel H. Hale, representing the applicant, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction in assessment and that the application
be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
S6.750. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Fay. Ruth K 2989B 32 $9,100 $21,080 Bldg. & Land
Daniel H. Hale, representing the applicant, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction in assessment and that the application
be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
$18,980. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McMahon— 8.
Noes: Supervisors Ferdon, McCarty — 2.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Carroll, Paul L.
and Hazel H 2483 10 $ 9,850 $ 8,280 Bldg. & Land
Daniel H. Hale, representing the applicant, was examined under
oath as to the value of the property and the Director of Property
recommended no reduction in assessment and that the application
be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry. Ertola, Halley — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Name of Applicant
Block
Lot
Building
Land
Equaliz. ■
Recfestecl
Tobriner, Mathew O. .
. 2988A
12
$ 2,800
$11,910
Bldg. & Land
The President quoted a letter received from Mr. Tobriner wherein
he requested postponement to a later date.
Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard informed the Board that,
pursuant to a written opinion by the City Attorney's office, the appli-
cant must be present when his petition is reached for consideration:
otherwise, the only recourse left to the Board is to deny the appeal.
Supervisor Arnold requested that Mr. Tobriner's home be called
advising him that consideration of his application was being tem-
porarily postponed pending his appearance.
No objection and so ordered.
520 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Name of Applicant
Block
Lot
Building
Land
Equalization
Requested
Corkery, Mary, John F.
. 2483
9
$ 1,200
$ 8,610
Land
The applicant, John F. Corkery, appeared in person and was
examined under oath as to the value of the property and the Director
of Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the
application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Nelson. Mary S 2483 5 $ 5,000 $10,050 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction
in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Offield, Helen J.
and Patricia 3751 20 $11,500 $5,780 Building
The applicant, Helen J. Offield, was examined under oath as to
the value of the property and the Director of Property recommended
no reduction in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
the building assessment be reduced to $7,750.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Samuel, Margaret E.-
Wulzen, Richard H 3582 57 S23,000 $30,060 Building
The applicant, Margaret E. Samuel, was examined under oath as
to the value of the property and the Director of Property recom-
mended no reduction in assessment and that the application be
denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Blake and
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955 521
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Iberg. Adeline. 7 lit;
dberg, Philip H.. 1 LO;
Roj< . 11. B., 2 10 2979A 25 $17,500 $14,970 Land
Attorney Milton Marks. Jr.. representing the applicants, was ex-
amined under oath as to the value of the property and the Director
. erty recommended no reduction in assessment and that the
appl be denied.
rvisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
the land assessment be reduced to $13,470.
lion carried by the following vote:
Aye;: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Dobbs.
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
RECESS.
- ipervisor McCarty moved that the Board now recess until the
hoi 00 p. m. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there
being no objection, motion carried.
County Board of Equalization recessed at 6:00 p. in.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955—8:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Board of Equaliza-
Monday, August 1, 1955, 8:00 p. m.
The Board met in recessed session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
ent:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty. McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Quorum present.
President Pro Tern Blake presiding. (See below.)
S pervisors Christopher and McAteer on authorized leaves.
Appointment of President Pro Tern.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon. that
ervisor Blake be appointed President Pro Tern.
i objection and motion carried.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lol Buildii La? luested
Hillmer, Jack —
Roy Flamm 2617A $ '.TOO $ 1,890 Bldg. & Land
Tne applicant, Roy Flamm, was examined under oath as to the
value of the property and the Director of Property recommended no
action in assessment and that the application be denied.
Consideration was temporarily postponed pending further informa-
tion to be obtained by the Assessor.
522 MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Flint, Alida L 2483 4 $ 6,000 $10,410 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction in
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
T eho C^hsrles P
and Majorie 992 7 $ 3,900 $ 6,770 Building
The applicant, Majorie Lebo, was examined under oath as to the
value of the property and the Director of Property recommended
no reduction in assessment and that the application be denied.
Consideration was temporarily postponed pending receipt of further
information from the Assessor.
Resumption of Consideration of Application No. 151, Jack Hillmer and
Roy Flamm.
Supervisor McMahon moved a reduction in the building assessment
to $2,200. Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Amendment.
Supervisor Dobbs moved as an amendment, that in addition to the
proposed reduction in building assessment, the land assessment be
reduced to $1,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Consideration was temporarily postponed pending further informa-
tion from the Assessor.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Weinstein Co., Inc. . . 2988A 4/4A $ 9,000 $19,290 Bldg. & Land
Mr. Edward Greenwood, representing the foregoing firm, was
examined under oath as to the value of the property and the Director
of Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the
application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
land assessment be reduced to $17,360.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Dobbs. Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty. McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Kopf, Henry A 2979A 29 $12,000 $9,440 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
property and the Director of Property recommended no reduction in
assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
$8,500. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955 523
Equalization
plicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
A 2979A 14 $2,200 $11,320 Bldg. & Land
The applicant was examined under oath as to the value of the
y and the Director of Property recommended no reduction in
ent and that the application be denied.
Superviso; Arnold moved a reduction in the land assessment to
n< Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and carried by the
l: vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon.
McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
umption of Consideration of Application No. 153, Charles P. and
Majorie Lebo.
Supervisor Dobbs moved a reduction in the building assessment to
Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Resumption of Consideration of Application No. 151, Jack Hillmer and
Roy Flamm.
The Chair ruled that Supervisor McMahon's motion will be voted
on first.
There being no objection. Supervisor Dobbs withdrew his amend-
me:
The roll was called and Supervisor McMahon's motion to reduce
the building assessment to $2,200 was carried by the following vote:
Ay-. s: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry. Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor Dobbs moved a reduction in the land assessment to
$1,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Supervisor Halley moved, as an amendment, a reduction in the
land assessment by $350.
tion lost for want of a second.
The roll was thereupon called on Supervisor Dobbs' motion and
it lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisor Dobbs, Ferdon, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
•s: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Halley — 5.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor McCarty moved a reduction in the land assessment to
10 Motion seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and lost by the fol-
■ ing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McCarty — 3.
Xoes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor Halley moved that a reduction in the land assessment
be denied. Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Dobbs, McCarty — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
524 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Bernstein, Samuel J.
and Toni 2768 2A $ 4,000 $ 350 Building
The applicant, Samuel J. Bernstein, was examined under oath as
to the value of the property and the Director of Property recom-
mended no reduction in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Ruggles, Margaret D. . . 3105A 12 $ 9,200 $ 1,950 Building
Mr. Edwin C. Seares, representing the applicant, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the appli-
cation be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberrv, Dobbs, Ertola. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer— 3.
Name of Applicant
Block
Lot Building
Land
Equal!;
Requested
Ruggles, Margaret D.
. 3105A
11
$ 2,400
Land
Mr. Edwin C. Seares, representing the applicant, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the appli-
cation be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the recommendation of the Director
of Property be confirmed. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Kalley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Equalize
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Mann, George M. . . .' 3104 1 $25,000 $ 3.750 Bn '
Mr. Edwin C. Seares, representing the applicant, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the appli-
cation be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the building assessment to
$20,000. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Ferdon. Hallev, MeCa'-tv
McMahon— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Ertola — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1J)55 525
Block
Lot
Build
Land
Equali/ f ion
Requested
3104
4
$ 5,000
$ 2,250
Building
Name of Applicant
Redwood Theatres, Inc.
Mr. Edwin C. Scares, representing the applicant, was examined
under oath as to the value of the property and the Director of
Property recommended no reduction in assessment and that the appli-
cation be denied.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty. that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Resumption of Consideration of Applications Heretofore Considered.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Hillsman. Ray T.
and Geraldine 6023 1 $ 2,850 $ 350 Building
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application:
accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the appeal be denied.
Supervisor Halley ventured the opinion that the matter should be
tabled.
Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard stated that the proper
procedure would be to deny.
The roll was thereupon called and the appeal was denied by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applici Block Lot Building Land Requested
Martinucci, Felice
and Edith C 2483 7 $ 8,000 $ 9,330 Bldg. & Land
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application:
accordingly. Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the appeal be denied.
Appeal denied by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon.
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Martinucci, Felice
and Edith C 2483 8 $ 8,000 $ 8,960 Bldg. & Land
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application;
accordingly. Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the appeal be denied.
>peal denied by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Darbee, Annie H 251 19/22 $12,450 $10,420 Bldg. & Land
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application;
accordingly. Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the appeal be denied.
526 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Appeal denied by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Olson. Therese 6915 32 $ 4,000 $ 5,760 Building-
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application:
accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the appeal be denied.
Appeal denied by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Ohikian. Harry
and Nazen 2931 4 $ 1,650 $ 6,730 Bldg. & Land
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application;
accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the appeal be denied.
Appeal denied by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Lofholm, Marie H.,
Hildebrand, Nielson, F.
and Grace 2979A 21A $6,000 $13,020 Land
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application;
accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry, that the application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land Requested
Kozomian, Paul C.
and George 7253 41 $ 4,550 $ 930 Building
The applicant, George C. Kozomian, was examined under oath as
to the value of the property and the Director of Property recom-
mended no reduction in assessment and that the application be denied.
Supervisor Arnold moved a reduction in the building assessment to
$2,500. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty, McMahon — 3.
No: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Name of Applicant
Block
Lot
Building
Land
Equalization
Requested
Tobriner, Mathew O. .
. . 2988A
12
$ 2,800
$11,910
Bldg. & Land
No one appeared in connection with the foregoing application;
urdingly Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
III tola, that the application be denied.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955 527
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, MeAteer — 2.
Recess.
There being no objection, a five-minute recess was had.
Upon reconvening. Supervisor MeCarty moved, seconded by Super-
>r Halley, that the Board now convene as a Board of Supervisors
to take up its calendar items.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola. Ferdon.
Halley. MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, MeAteer — 2.
The Board convened as a Board of Supervisors at 11 p. m.
At the conclusion of the calendar and off-calendar items, Supervisor
Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that the Board now
sit as a Board of Equalization.
No objection and motion carried.
The Board convened as a Board of Equalization at 11:30 p. m.
Consideration of Possessory Interest Applications.
(Note: In the consideration of each of the possessory interest ap-
plications, the Assessor or his representative informed the Board of
the assessed value of the land and the depreciated value of the
improvements. )
Equalization i ssed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Alioto Fish Co., Ltd Possessory Int. $ 5,009 ^3.11
Frank Alioto and Eugene H. O'Donnell were examined under oath
as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director of Prop-
erty recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Halley accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be con-
firmed.
tion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley.
MeCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. MeAteer — 2.
Equalization Ass<
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Alioto Fish Grotto, Ltd Possessory Int. $27,800 S 1.904.30
Mr. Eugene H. O'Donnell was examined under oath as to the
value of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recom-
mended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Halley accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be con-
firmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev.
MeCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, MeAteer — 2.
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell informed the Board that he was repre-
senting the applicants designated as Applications Nos. 54 to 80, in-
clusive.
528 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
The Assessor asked that a further delay be had in connection with
the foregoing applications as he desired to present expert testimony
on behalf of his office. Supervisor McCarty asked that the Board
stipulate that the testimony of the expert as given last year be
considered as part of the record and in support of the Assessor.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pope and Talbot, Inc Possessory Int. $41,129 $ 2,317.32
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty— 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Marine Terminal Corp Possessory Int. $36,344 $ 2,489.56
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Mission Terminal Co Possessory Int. $43,379 $ 2,971.46
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
At tit: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Ba.\ River Navigation Co. . Possessory Int. $23,314 $ 1,597.00
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
thai its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Aye Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
sent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Nam* of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Calmar Steamship Corporation .Possessory Int. $27,157 $ 1,860.25
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
oi the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
res: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Isthmian Steamship Company .. Possessory Int. $31,306 $ 2,144.46
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Bay Cities Transportation
Company Possessory Int. $10,260 S 702.81
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
(jf the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer- — 2.
Equalization
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Shipowners and Merchants Towboat
Company. Ltd., Pier 25 Possessory Int. $ 7,650 $ 524.02
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly. Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
530 MONDAY, AUGUST 1. 1955
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
MeCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Shipowners and Merchants Towboat
Company, Ltd, Pier 43 V2 Possessory Int. $ 636 S 43.56
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor
MeCarty, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
MeCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
California Stevedore and
Ballast Company Possessory Int. $45,348 $ 3.106.33
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor
MeCarty, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
MeCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Islais Creek Cotton Terminal
Corporation, Pier 90.
Lease 3925 Possessory Int. $ 224 $ 15.34
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor
MeCarty, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
MeCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name oi Applicant u< quested Value Tax Due
Islais Creek Grain Terminal
Corporation, Pier 90,
SVVL, 344, Lease 2914 Possessory Int. $86,407 $ 5 918.87
There being no objection, consideration of the foregoing applica-
tion was temporarily postponed.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1. 1955 531
Equalization Assessed
ppllcant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific Transport Lines Possessory Int. $19,928 $ 1.365.06
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
thai its assessed value be reduced to zero.
i ought to the attention of the Board by a representative
of the Assessor's office that the initial application of the Pacific
Transport Lines, showing the amount of $19,928 as the assessed value
with a corresponding tax due of $1,365.06 was in error, and that the
correct amount should show the assessed value at $40,879 and the
tax due of $2,800.20. Supervisor Carberry accordingly moved, sec-
onded by Supervisor Ertola, that such corrections be approved.
No objection and motion carried.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name oJ Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Ocean Terminals Possessory Int. $46,552 $3,188.81
Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Overseas Shipping Company .. Possessory Int. $18,319 $ 1,254.85
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization ssed
Nan < '4 Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific-Oriental Terminal Company,
Pier 19. Lease 2226 Possessory Int. $53,343 $ 3,653.99
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
532 MONDAY, AUGUST 1. 1955
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer— 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific-Oriental Terminal Company,
Pier 23, Lease 3337 Possessory Int. $74,933 $ 5,132.91
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev, Mc-
Carty, McMahon— 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Grace Line, Inc.,
Pier 37, Lease 3070 Possessory Int. $56,439 S 3.866.07
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Grace Line, Inc.
Pier 46, Lease 3812 Possessory Int. $36,606 $ 2.507.51
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev. Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Seaboard Stevedoring Corp. ... Possessory Int. $ 2,183 $ 149.53
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955 533
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carbi : y. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty. McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific Ports Service Company Possessory Int. $27,415 $ 1,877.92
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Super visor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Carty. McMahon— 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Smith-Rice Company. Pier 20 . Possessory Int. $ 923 $ 63.22
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
cordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Car. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the Board rescind its action whereby it had reduced the assessed
value of the possessory interest levied in Application No. 71, Pacific
Ports Service Company, to zero.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Requested
Assessed
Value Tax Due
'ossessory Int.
$ 2,009 S 137.61
534 MONDAY. AUGUST 1. 1955
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Smith-Rice Company,
S.W.L. 345 Possessory Int. $ 1,772 $ 121.38
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty so moved; seconded by Super-
visor Carberry and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — -2.
Name of Applicant
San Francisco Bar Pilots Ass'n.
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty so moved; seconded by Super-
visor Carberry and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Star Terminal Company, Inc. . Possessory Int. $ 20,789 $ 1.424.04
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty so moved; seconded by Super-
visor Carberry and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Name of Applicant
West Coast Terminals, Inc. . .
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty so moved; seconded by Super-
visor Carberry and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Bethlehem Pacific Coast
Steel Corp Possessory Int. $35,669.16 $ 2.443.33
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Equalization
Requested
Assessed
Value
Tax Due
'ossessory Int.
$284,819
$19,510.10
MONDAY, AUGUST 1. 1955 535
A> ngly, Supervisor McCarty so moved; seconded by Super -
Carbexry and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Ab.-ent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer— 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
erman Corp. of California Possessory Int. $58,559 $ 4,011.29
Atti ney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carl erry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Na • App ii R<quested Value Tax Due
Harbor Tug and Barge
Company. Pier 14 Possessory Int. $ 268 $ 18.35
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
d by the following vote:
es: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty. .McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Na: ei : Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Harbor Tug and Barge
Company. Pier 16 Possessory Int. $ 1,334 $ 91.37
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty. McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
The River Lines, Inc Possessory Int. $ 5,605 $ 383.94
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
536 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
A. Paladini, Inc Possessory Int. $ 2,215 $ 151.72
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Temporary President.
There being no objection, Supervisor Ferdon was appointed tem-
porary President of the Board in place of Supervisor Blake.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Triple "A" Machine Shop, Inc. . Possessory Int. $56,481 S 3.868.94
Attorney Robert E. McCarty and Albert L. Pryor were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Ertola, Halley, Ferdon, McCarty, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Supervisor Blake again resumed his position as President Pro Tern.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Sabella and La Torre Possessory Int. $10,794 $ 739.37
Louis La Torre and Irvine Hodes were examined under oath as
to the value of the possessory interest and the Director of Property
recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Carty. McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955 537
Rescission of Board Action.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the Board rescind its action
whereby it had heretofore reduced the assessed value of petitioners
Sabella and La Torre to zero.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola. that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty. McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Acme Export Packing Co Possessory Int. $ 6,289 S 430.79
James E. Frank and Harold A. Block were examined under oath
as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director of Property
recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley. that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Demrick. L. M. Sales Co Possessory Int. $ 440 $ 30.14
L. M. Demrick was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McMahon asked to be excused from voting.
No objection and so ordered.
Supervisor McCarty accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley. Mc-
Carty—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold. Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization i ssed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Winged Victory Fish Products Co.,
SWL 544 Possessory Int. $ 636 $ 43.56
George J. Christo was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended no
reduction. Mr. Henry J. Thiemann, Rental Agent for the State
Board of Harbor Commissioners, testified on behalf of the firm.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the assessed value be reduced to zero.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher. McAteer — 3.
538 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Name of Applicant
Equalization
Requested
Assessed
Value Tax Due
Northern Packing Co.,
Pier 92
Possessory Int.
$ 5,091 $ 348.73
George J. Christo was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended no
reduction. Mr. Henry J. Thiemann, Rental Agent for the State
Board of Harbor Commissioners, testified on behalf of the firm.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon. that the assessed value be reduced to zero.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Carty. McMahon — 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Equalization Assessed
Name oi Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Bell Smoked Fish Company .... Possessory Int. $ 2,544 $ 174.26
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo was examined under oath as to
the value of the possessory interest and the Director of Property
recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Ferdon accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon—6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer, McCarty — 4.
Name of Applicant
Equalization
Requested
Assessed
Value Tax Due
South End Rowing Club . .
Possessory Int.
$ 5,679 $ 389.01
(Block 8, Lot 2)
Philip Hunter was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced, to zero.
Supervisor Carberry accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ertola. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon— 6.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer, McCarty— 4.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Western Wear Mfg. Company . Possessory Int. $ 325 $ 22.26
Richard O. Kraemer was examined under oath as to the value of
the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955 339
lalization
. i
ne of Applicant
Requested
\'alue Tax Due
MacSweeney Enterprises . .
Possessory Int.
$13,326.45 $ 912.86
Fredrik Berendsen was examined under oath as to the value of
the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reducd to zero.
Supervisor McCarty accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
King Knight Company Possessory Int. $ 630 $ 43.16
Mr. L. S. King was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Petitions Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
J. D. Packing Company Possessory Int. $ 3,683 $ 252.28
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; thereupon
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pieri and Aguiare Possessory Int. $ 654 $ 44.79
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; thereupon
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that the
application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola. Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
540 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Reduction Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Hills Transportation Company. . Possessory Int. $ 5,030 $ 344.55
Mr. A. Hills was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs- — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Petition Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Remington Rand Co.,
27-34 1st Street Possessory Int. $16,594 $ 1,136.68
Block 3709, Lot 11
Mr. S. R. McSwain was examined under oath as to the value of
the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that no reduction be made.
Thereupon Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, that the application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Reduction Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Marine Engineers Beneficial
Association Possessory Int. $ 739 $ 50.62
Wesley A. Ferron was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola. Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Matson Terminals, Inc Possessory Int. $335,310 $22,968.74
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Consideration temporarily postponed.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955 541
Reduction Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
American President Lines ... Possessory Int. $236,341 $16,189.35
Vttorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
San Francisco Stevedoring
Company Possessory Int. $ 2,988 $ 204.67
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Longshore Labor Relations
Committee of San Francisco .. Possessory Int. $ 1,298 $ 88.91
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Name of Applicant
Equalization
Requested
Assessed
Value
Tax Due
Joint Checker Committee of
San Francisco
Possessory Int.
$ 767 $
52.5;
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor McCarty thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
542 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer— 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Kneass, G. W. Co Possessory Int. $ 6,176 $ 423.05
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell advised the Board that the foregoing
application had been withdrawn.
No Board action necessary.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
West Winds, Inc Possessory Int. $ 4,646 $ 318.25
Mr. Bredo Mathison was examined under oath as to the value of
the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Thereupon Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Balliet, T. H Possessory Int. $ 1,138 $ 77.95
Mr. R. L. Balliet was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Motion Lost.
Supervisor Halley moved that all applications heretofore denied
by the Board of Equalization be considered tabled rather than denied.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
W & N Corp., dba
Wagner and Niehaus Possessory Int. $14,305 $ 979.89
D. J. Gordon was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1. 1955 543
Application Withdrawn.
Equalization Ass<
Name of Applicant Requested Value Due
Pacific Greyhound Lines Possessory Int. $28,265 $ 1.936.15
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell requested permission to withdraw the
foregoing application.
No objection and so ordered.
Reductions Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Pacific Ship Repair Possessory Int. $50,552 S 3.462.81
J. A. Schiefer was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero. Mr. Henry J. Thiemann, Rental
Agent for the State Board of Harbor Commissioners, also spoke on
behalf of the applicant.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization
Assessed
Name of Applicant
Requested
Value
Tax Due
acific Shops, Inc.
. . . Possessory Int.
$ 109 S
7.46
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola. Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty. Mi Mahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Application Withdrawn.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Due
Hendry, C. J., SWL 303,
Lease 3414 Possessory Int. $ 5,238 S 358.80
There being no objection, the foregoing application was withdran
Reductions Granted.
Equalization • ssed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Hendry. C. J.. SWL, 343.
Lease 3665 Possessory Int. $ 1,356 S .92.88
E. M. Zinser was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest, and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
544 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Supervisor Arnold accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Grace, W. R. Co., SWL 334,
Lease 3523 Possessory Int. $13,726 $ 940.23
William E. Rodgers was examined under oath as to the value of
the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Grace, W. R. Co., SWL 335,
Lease No. 226 Possessory Int. $ 3,741 $ 256.25
William E. Rodgers was examined under oath as to the value of
the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Applications Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Security Truck Line Possessory Int. $ 1,074 $ 73.56
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; accord-
ingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty,
that the application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Navone, John and Ernesto .... Possessory Int. $ 293 $ 20.07
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; accord-
ingly. Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty,
that the application be denied.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955 545
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
MeCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Reductions Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Vaiue Tax Due
Roberton and Schwartz, Inc. . . Possessory Int. $ 3,821 $ 260.59
Mr. William M. Schwartz was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
MeCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs— 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Berkeley Transportation Co. . . Possessory Int. $ 946 $ 64.80
Mr. J. J. Jones was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
MeCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Petitions Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Salvarezza, Mario Possessory Int. $ 1,078 $ 73.84
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; thereupon
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that the
application be denied.
<tion earned by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
MeCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Ass>
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Alioto Fish Co., Ltd.,
Pier 49, Lease 3985 Possessory Int. $2,714 $ 185.90
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; thereupon
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that the
application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
MeCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
546 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Reductions Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Nielsen Freight Lines Possessory Int. $ 3,166 $ 216.87
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo was examined under oath as to
the value of the possessory interest and the Director of Property
recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Hawaiian Express and
Dillon Drayage Possessory Int. $ 1,681 $ 115.14
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo and M. J. Daly were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Burns, F. J. Drayage Co.,
Pier 20, Lease 3976 Possessory Int. $ 1,290 $ 88.36
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo and Joseph Ratto were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Burns, F. J. Drayage Co.,
Pier 27. Lease 3786 Possessory Int. $ 3,869 S 265.02
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo and Joseph Ratto were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1. 1955 547
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
. le of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Burns, F. J. Drayage Co.,
Pier 5, Lease 3720 Possessory Int. $ 1,190 $ 81.51
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo and Joseph Ratto were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry. that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name ol Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Mervish and Wilcox Possessory Int. $ 1,107 $ 75.82
W. H. Wilcox was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Applications Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Magliulo. Louis and Dominic . Possessory Int. $ 493 $ 33.77
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; thereupon
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that the
application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs- — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Puccini. A., and Sons Possessory Int. $ 604 $ 41.37
No one appeared on behalf of the foregoing application; thereupon
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that the
application be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
548 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Reduction Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
International Longshoremen's
Warehouse Union No. 10 Possessory Int. $ 1,641 $ 112.40
Mr. Norman Leonard was examined under oath as to the value of
the possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended
its assessed value to be reduced to zero.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the recommendation of the Director of Property be confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Application Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
S. & W. Sales Co Possessory Int. $ 2,632 $ 208.36
No one appearing on behalf of the application, Supervisor Arnold
moved that it be denied. Motion seconded by Supervisor MCarty
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Application Withdrawn.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
McQuaide Post, Joseph P.,
V.F.W Possessory Int. $ 693 $ 47.47
There being no objection, the application was withdrawn.
Petition Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Harbor Fisheries Possessory Int. $ 762 $ 52.19
No one appearing on behalf of the application, Supervisor Arnold
moved that it be denied. Motion seconded by Supervisor MCarty
and carried bv the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Reduction Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applies ni Requested Value Tax Due
Poulsen, Fritz and Mae Possessory Int. $ 396 $ 27.12
Carl B. Nielsen was examined under oath as to the value of the
possessory interest and the Director of Property recommended that
its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1. 1955 549
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Applications Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Lengfeld, K. H Possessory Int. $ 635 $ 43.49
No one appearing on behalf of the application, Supervisor Arnold
moved that it be denied. Motion seconded by Supervisor MCarty
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola. Ferdon, Halley.
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Gateway Shipwright, Inc Possessory Int. $ 954 $ 65.34
No one appearing on behalf of the application, Supervisor Arnold
moved that it be denied. Motion seconded by Supervisor MCarty
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Reductions Granted.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Associated Banning Co Possessory Int. $ 805 $ 55.14
Attorney Alan B. Aldwell was examined under oath as to the value
of the possessory interest, and the Director of Property recommended
that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley.
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Oswald Machine Works Possessory Int. $ 1,238 $ 84.80
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo and L. A. Oswald were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
550 MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Oswald Machine Works Possessory Int. $1,056 $ 72.33
Attorney Joseph L. Casalnuovo and L. A. Oswald were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended that its assessed value be reduced to zero.
Accordingly, Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor
McCarty, that the recommendation of the Director of Property be
confirmed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Application Denied.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Mattei Construction Company Possessory Int. $ 518 $ 35.48
No one appearing on behalf of the application, Supervisor Arnold
moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that it be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — -2.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Islais Creek Grain Terminal
Corporation, Pier 90, SWL 344,
Lease 2914 Possessory Int. $86,407 $ 5,918.87
Attorney Joseph B. Aldwell and J. J. Flanagan were examined
under oath as to the value of the possessory interest and the Director
of Property recommended no reduction in assessment. Mr. Henry J.
Theimann, Rental Agent, State Board of Harbor Commissioners,
likewise spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the assessed value of the posses-
sory interest be reduced to zero.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Supervisor McCarty again renewed his motion; seconded by Super-
visor Ferdon and lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Halley, McMahon — 4.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor Halley moved that the foregoing application be denied.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Halley, McMahon — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Ertola, Ferdon, McCarty — 4.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
consideration of the foregoing application, as well as application
No. 101, Matson Terminals, Inc., be continued until 2 p. m., Wednes-
day, August 3, and that the Assessor be requested to furnish informa-
tion on the breakdown of the lease assignment on application No. 64.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955 551
Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection,
motion carrird.
RECESS.
Supervisor Arnold moved, as an amendment, seconded by Super-
visor McCarty, that since a quorum of the Board would not be
available on August 3, the Board of Equalization now recess until
the hour of 2:00 p. m., Monday, August 8, 1955.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Carty—6.
Noes: Supervisors Halley, McMahon — 2.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
The Board of Equalization recessed at 3:00 a. m., Tuesday, August
2. 1955.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, August
8. 1955. 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met, sitting as a Board of Equalization.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
CALLING THE ROLL.
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
iMir Dobbs on authorized leave.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
F Xo. 13426
Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
Request to Vote.
Supervisor McAteer. who had heretofore been excused from voting
on possessory interest applications, asked permission to vote on the
pending measures since he explained they involved leases and not
30-day assignments.
No objection and so ordered.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Islais Creek Grain Terminal
Corporation, Pier 90 and SWL
344. Lease 2914 Possessory Int. $86,407,$ 5,918.87
Attorney A. B. Aldwell, representing the applicant, had previously
been sworn in.
After an explanation of the status of the matter by Supervisor
McCarty, he moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the assessed
value of the possessory interest be reduced to zero.
552 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Equalization Assessed
Name of Applicant Requested Value Tax Due
Matson Terminals, Ine Possessory Int. $335,310 $22,968.74
Attorney A. B. Aldwell, representing the applicant, and R. F.
Charlton, Assistant Secretary, had previously been sworn in.
The Director of Property recommended that the assessed value of
the possessory interest be reduced to zero. Accordingly, Supervisor
McCarty so moved, seconded by Supervisor Arnold.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon.— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Adoption of Motions.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
any applications for equalization of assessments, not otherwise acted
upon, be denied.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon.— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
the Clerical Error List, applicable to the Assessment Roll for 1955-56,
presented by the Assessor, be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon.— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Complete list of Applications for Correction or Reduction of Assess-
ments Filed With the Board of Supervisors, Sitting as a Board of
Equalization.
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land
1. Henning, Roland J. and
Margaret L 7246 48 $ 5,200 $ 780
2. Raveila, Albino and Antonia .... 6728 28 2,450 330
3. Harvey, Howard C. and Lita M. . . 6728 29 2,450 330
4. Geis, George D. and Pearl 714 3 20,600 22,000
5. Sailors, Duff M. and Dorothy H. . . . 2766 25B 7,000 460
6. Hillsman, Ray T. and Geraldine . . 6023 1 2,850 350
7. Meyer, Milton 2979A 24A 5,000 12,640
8. Meyer, Milton 2989B 31 3,600 17,940
9. Sugarman Bros Possessory Interest
10 S. Guardino & Sons Possessory Interest
11. Cresci, F. & Sons,
Pier 49, Lease 3582 Possessory Interest
12. Cresci, Pete and Maria,
Pier 49, Lease 3505 . . Possessory Interest
13. Schwampe, Rudi L. and Stella A. . . 3617 15 4,000 2,790
14. Hirsch, Hedvig 3621 72 1,070
15. Brook, Frieda 1163 16 2,600 1,480
16. Triple "A" Machine Shop, Inc Possessory Interest
17. Michclsen, Bertel & Corrinne 600 12 3,500 6,200
MONDAY. AUGUST 8, 1955
553
Name of Applicant
Block Lot Building Land
18.
19.
20
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
MacNichol & Co . Possessory
White, Mildred 3600 62 11,250
Daphne, Nicholas and Virginia .... 874 1 80,000
Murphy. John . 2979A 26 13,750
Exposition Fish Grotto Possessory
Sabella and La Torre Possessory
Fisherman's Grotto, No. 9 and No. 10 Possessory
Borruso, Joe, Frank and Anthony,
Pier 49, Lease 3502 Possessory
Borruso, Joe, Frank and Anthony,
Pier 49. Lease 3583 Possessory
(dba The Lighthouse)
Cohn, Lewis W. and Bessie 2988A 1
Dunajski. George J. and Theresia 4153
Dunajski. George J. and Theresia 6596
Delillo, Agnes 6591
Acme Export Packing Co
Lane, George W. and Margaret I. . . 7253
Gravino, Pietro 2350
Frank, Richard L. 975
Demrick, L. M. Sales Co
Thayer. Fred H. and Eleanore E. . . 2062
Cronin, Melvyn and Lorena 7249
Malouf. Lucy N. 7226
Winged Victory Fish Products Co.,
SWL 344 Possessory
Northern Packing Co., Pier 92 .... Possessory
Bianchi, Bertha M 2989B 29A 9,900
2B
13J
6,300
18,000
5,900
7 2,450
. Possessory
40 3.900
17 3,000
14B 12,000
. Possessory
1A 3,200
28 4,700
21C 3,300
Interest
4,830
25,160
14,120
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
17,090
750
750
820
Interest
630
6,750
4,530
Interest
480
850
6,910
Interest
Interest
10,000
Possessory Interest
3 40,000
6 14.300
1A 9.500
Possessory
Possessory
2
1
Bell Smoked Fish Co.
Figone, Giovanni C. and Minnie F. (V2)
Cabagnaro, Leo ( V2) 164
Kahn. Edw. L 2483
Davis. Anna P. 1270
South End Rowing Club 8
Western Wear Mfg. Co
Axelrod, Joseph 687 2 7,250
Axelrod, Milton 687 1 7,000
Schroder, Ethel C. 2988A 13A 1,700
Martinucci, Felice and Edith C. . . . 2483 7 8,000
Martinucci, Felice and Edith C. . . . 2483 8 8,000
Alioto Fish Co., Ltd Possessory
Alioto Fish Grotto, Ltd Possessory
Pope and Talbot, Inc Possessory
Marine Terminals Corp Possessory
Mission Terminal Co Possessory
Bay and River Navigation Co Possessory
Calmar Steamship Corporation Possessory
Isthmian Steamship Company Possessory
Bay Cities Transportation Company .... Possessory
Shipowners and Merchants Towboat
Co., Ltd., Pier 25
Shipowners and Merchants Towboat
Co., Ltd., Pier 43V2 Possessory
California Stevedore and Ballast Company Possessory
Islais Creek Cotton Terminal Corporation,
Pier 90, Lease 3925
Islais Creek Grain Terminal Corporation,
Pier 90 and SWL 344, Lease 2914 Possessory
Pacific Transport Lines Possessory
Ocean Terminals Possessory
Overseas Shipping Company Possessory
Pacific-Oriental Terminal Co..
Pier 19, Lease No. 2226 Possessory
14.550
9.690
2,340
Interest
Interest
1,560
2,080
8,470
9,330
8,960
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Possessory Intei'est
Interest
Interest
Possessory Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest
554 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land
68. Pacific-Oriental Terminal Co.,
Pier 23, Lease No. 3337 Possessory Interest
69. Grace Line, Inc., Pier 37, Lease No. 3070. . . Possessory Interest
69. Grace Line, Inc., Pier 46, Lease No. 3812 . . Possessory Interest
70. Seaboard Stevedoring Corporation Possessory Interest
71. Pacific Ports Service Company Possessory Interest
72. Smith-Rice Company, Pier 20 Possessory Interest
72. Smith-Rice Company, S.W.L. 345 Possessory Interest
73. San Francisco Bar Pilots Association Possessory Interest
74. Star Terminal Company, Inc Possessory Interest
75. West Coast Terminals, Inc Possessory Interest
76. Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp Possessory Interest
77. Waterman Corporation of California Possessory Interest
78. Harbor Tug and Barge Company, Pier 14. . Possessory Interest
Harbor Tug and Barge Company, Pier 16. . Possessory Interest
79. The River Lines. Inc Possessory Interest
80. A. Paladini, Inc Possessory Interest
81. MacSweeney Enterprises Possessory Interest
82. Ota, Gary 1270 IB 11,700 980
83. Pinto, Joe and Pietro 2989B 28 5,600 10,000
84. Pacific Far East Line, Inc., Pier 42 Possessory Interest
85. Pacific Far East Line, Inc., Pier 40 Possessory Interest
86. King Knight Co Possessory Interest
87. J. D. Packing Co Possessory Interest
88. Barry, May D. and Aimee L 2988A 9 18,750 34,230
89. Douglas, William A. and
Colleen R. (withdrawn) 580
90. Niemela, Elsa and John S 1635
91. Scholl, Vivian G 3012
92. Darbee, Annie H 251
93. Pieri and Aguiare Possessory Interest
94. Hills Transportation Co Possessory Interest
95. Victor, Jean and Noelie 2989B 21 5,500 15,000
96. Maziarz, Joseph R. and Estelle 2501A 18 5,200 920
97. Rando, Sylvester and Angelina... 2055 19B 12,500 960
98. Shellgrain, Trinidad M 2979 9 1,800 3,120
99. Remington Rand Co., 27-34 1st St. 3709 11 Possessory Interest
100. Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn Possessory Interest
101. Matson Terminals, Inc Possessory Interest
102. American President Lines Possessory Interest
103. San Francisco Stevedoring Company Possessory Interest
104. Longshore Labor Relations Committee
of San Francisco Possessory Interest
105. Joint Checker Committee of San Francisco. Possessory Interest
106. Parlato, Frank and Rena 3012 21A 7,500 4,350
107. Pagliettini, Rosita,
c/o Frank Parlato 3012 18/19 2,350 17,320
108. Kneass, G. W. Co Possessory Interest
109. Lofholm, Marie H.-Hildebrand,
Nielsen, F. and Grace 2979A 21A 6,000 13,020
110. Olsen, Therese 6915 32 4,000 5,760
111. Ohikian, Harry and Nazen 2931 4 1,650 6,730
112. Goodman, Mervyn J. and
Leibert, Leona G 714 2 2,000 9,280
113. Collins, Elena L.-Bacciocco,
Felkner and Edw 2988A 15 8,000 15,870
114. Stelling, Jr., Martin-Elena L.
Collins, Felkner and Edw. Bacciocco 2988A 16 11,000 21,630
1 If). Berwick, Andrew S 2988A 13 3,200 13.580
116. Lawson, B. C. and Ella 4167 7 4,950
6 1,220
1 17. Baader, Elizabeth G.-
Renz, Fred and Frances 2989B 25 17,500 15,000
10
6,550
7,000
13
2,500
810
13
19,670
19/22
12,450
10,420
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955 555
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land
118. Leopold. Elizabeth-
Renz, Fred and Frances 2979A 16 8.100 11,080
119. Kozomian. Paul C. and George 7253 41 4,550 930
120. West Winds, Inc Possessory Interest
121. Balliet, T. H Possessory Interest
122. W&N Corp., dba Wagner & Niehaus . Possessory Interest
123. Oser Estate Corp 2979A 19 37,700 32.820
124. Pacific Ship Repair Possessory Interest
125. Pacific Shops, Inc Possessory Interest
126. Fontes, Dorothy 2989B 27 2,000 7.500
127. Fav. Ruth K 2989B 32 9,100 21.080
128. Carroll. Paul L. and Hazel H 2483 10 9,850 8,280
129. Security Truck Line Possessory Interest
130. Navone, John and Ernesto Possessory Interest
131. Hendry, C. J., S.W.L. 303, Lease No. 3414 . . Possessory Interest
131. Hendry, C. J.. S.W.L. 343, Lease No. 3665 . . Possessory Interest
132. Roberton and Schwartz, Inc Possessory Interest
133. Grace, W. R. Co., S.W.L. 334.
Lease No. 3523 Possessory Interest
134. Grace, W. R. Co.. S.W.L. 335,
Lease No. 226 . Possessory Interest
135. Tobriner, Mathew 0 2988A 12 2,800 11,910
136. Pacific Greyhound Lines Possessory Interest
137. Kilkeary, L. G. 2989B 22 5,000 15.000
138. Berkeley Transportation Co Possessory Interest
139. Corkery, Mary, John F 2483 9 1,200 8,610
140. Salvarezza, Mario Possessory Interest
141. Alioto Fish Co., Ltd., Pier 49,
Lease No. 3985 Possessory Interest
142. Corv, William N. and Fay 2989B 23 4,500 15,000
24 5,000 15,000
143. Nielsen Freight Lines Possessory Interest
144. Hawaiian Express & Dillon Drayage Possessory Interest
145. Burns, F. J. Drayage Co., Pier 20.
Lease 3976 Possessory Interest
145. Burns. F. J. Drayage Co., Pier 27,
Lease 3786 Possessory Interest
145. Burns, F. J. Drayage Co., Pier 5,
Lease 3720 Possessory Interest
146. Nelson, Mary S 2483 5 5,000 10.050
147. Offield, Helen J. and Patricia 3751 20 11,500 5.780
148. Mervish & Wilcox Possessory Interest
149. Samuel. Margaret E.-
Wulzen, Richard H 3582 57 23,000 30.060
150. Nordberg, Adeline 7/10;
Nordberg, Philip H. 1/10;
Rojewski, H. B. 2/10 2979A 25 17.500 14.970
151. Hillmer, Jack, and Roy Flamm 2617A 7 2,700 1.890
152. Flint, Alida L 2483 4 6,000 10.410
153. Lebo, Charles P. and Majorie 992 7 3,900 6.770
154. Magliulo, Louis and Domenic Possessory Interest
155. Puccini and Sons, A Possessory Interest
156. Weinstein Co., Inc 2988A 4/4A 9,000 19.290
157. International Longshoremen's
Whse. Union No. 10 Possessory Interest
158. S & W Sales Co Possessory Interest
159. McQuaide Post, Joseph P., V.F.W Possessory Interest
160. Harbor Fisheries Possessory Interest
161. Poulsen, Fritz and Mae Possessory Interest
162. Lengfeld, K. H Possessory Interest
163. Abbell, Maxwell 269 1 3,023,050 987,315
164. Abbell, Maxwell 285 6 1,605,400 298,870
165. Gateway Shipwright, Inc Possessory Interest
556
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
Name of Applicant Block Lot Building Land
166. Kopf, Henry A 2979A 29 12,000 9,440
167. Kopf, Henry A 2979A 14 2,200 11,320
168. Cleveland Wrecking Company . . Personal Property
169. Associated Banning Co Possessory Interest
170. Oswald Machine Works Possessory Interest
171. Oswald Machine Works ... Possessory Interest
172. Bernstein, Samuel J. and Toni .... 2768 2A 4,000 350
173. Mattei Construction Co Possessory Interest
174. Ruggles, Margaret D 3105A 12 9,200 1,950
175. Ruggles, Margaret D 3105A 11 2,400
176. Mann, George M 3104 1 25,000 3,750
177. Redwood Theatres, Inc 3104 4 5,000 2,250
Reduction Granted.
3
24A
31
28
.72
11
17
Name of Applicant Lot
Henning, Roland J.
and Margaret L. 48
Harvey, Howard C.
and Lita M. . 29
Geis, George D.
and Pearl
Meyer. Milton
Meyer, Milton .
Ravella, Albino
and Antonia
Hirsch, Hedvig
Cohn, Lewis W.
and Bessie
Gravano, Pietro
Frank. Richard L. 14B
Thayer,
Fred H. and
Eleanore E. . . . 1A
Cronin, Melvyn
and Lorena ... 28
Bianchi,
Bertha M. 29A
Schroder, Ethel C. 13A
Barry, May D.
and Aimee L. 9
Scholl, Vivian G. 13
Victor, Jean
and Noelie
Daphne. Nicholas
I Virginia
Lane, George W.
and Margaret I.
Pinto, Joe
and Pietro ...
Goodman, Mervyn J.
and Leibert.
Leona G. . . 2
Collins, Elena L.-
Bacciocco, Felkner
and Edw 15
Stelling, Jr., Martin-
Klena L. Collins.
Felkner and
Edw. Bacciocco 16
Berwick,
Andrew S. . . 13
Block Buildini
7246 $ 5,200
6728 2.450
21
1
40
28
714
2979A
2989B
6728
3621
2988A
2350
975
2062
7249
2989B
2988A
2988A
3012
2989B
874
7253
2989B
20,600
5,000
3,600
2,450
6,300
3,000
12,000
3,200
4,700
9,900
1,700
18,750
5,500
80,000
3,900
5,600
Land
$ 780
330
22,000
12,640
17,940
330
1,070
17.090
6,750
4,530
480
850
10,000
8,470
34,230
19,670
15.000
25,160
630
10,000
Reduced
$ 2,980
2,330
25,500
16,376
19,740
2,330
900
21,690
9,000
14,530
2,980
3,350
18,900
9,370
49,580
15,000
19,000
75,160
3,930
14,600
to Reduction of
Bldg. $ 3,000
Bldg. 450
Bldg. 17,100
Land 1.264
Land 1,800
Bldg.
Land
Land
Land
Bldg.
Bldg.
Bldg.
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Bldg.
Bldg.
Land
450
170
1,700
750
2,000
700
2,200
1,000
800
3,400
4,670
1,500
30,000
600
1,000
714 2,000 9,280 9,630 Bldg. 1.650
2988A 8,000 15,870 22,280 Land 1,590
2988A 11,000 21,630
2988A 3,200 13,580
30,460 Land 2,170
15,420 Land 1,360
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
557
of Applicant
Lot Block
Building
Land Reduced to Reduction of
Baader, Elizabeth G.-
Renz, Fred
and Frances
25
2989B
17.500
15.000
31,000
Land
1,500
Kozomian, Paul C
and George ....
41
7253
4,550
930
3,430
Bldg.
2,050
te Corp.
19
2979A
37.700
32,820
67,220
Land
3,300
Fontes, Dorothy.
27
2989B
2.000
7,500
8,750
Land
750
Fay, Ruth K. . . .
32
2989B
9,100
21,080
28,080
Land
2,100
Kilkeary, L. G. .
22
2989B
5,000
15,000
18,500
Land
1,500
Cory. William N.
and 1
23
2989B
4.500
15,000
18,000
Land
1,500
Corv. William N.
and Fav .
24
2989B
5,000
15,000
18,500
Land
- 1,500
Offield. Helen J.
and Patricia
20
3751
11.500
5.780
13,530
Bldg.
3,750
Nordberg, Adeline
7 10; X.idberg.
Philip H. 1/10;
Roje , H. B.
....
25
2979A
17.500
14,970
30,970
Land
1,500
Hillmer. Jack.
and Roy Flamm
7
2617A
2,700
1,890
4,090
Bldg.
500
Lebo. Charles P.
and Majorie
7
992
3,900
6,770
9,570
Bldg.
1,100
Weinstein Co.
:
4/4A 2988A
9,000
19,290
26,360
Land
1.930
Kopi. Henrv A.
29
2979A
12,000
9,440
20,500
Land
940
Kopf. Henry A.
14
2979A
2.200
11,320
12,500
Land
1,020
Man:.. G< orge M.
1
3104
25,000
3,750
23,750
Bldg.
5,000
Possessory Interest.
Assessed Reduced Reduction
teoi Applicant Value to of
Pacific Far East Line, Inc., Pier 42 $47,550 0 $47,550
Pacific Far East Line. Inc.. Pier 40 49,065 0 49,065
Sugarman Bros 2,573 0 2,573
S. Guardino & Sons 3,825 0 3.825
Cresci. F. & Sons, Pier 49, Lease 3582 2,525 0 2,525
Cresci. Pete and Maria, Pier 49, Lease 3505 2,564 0 2,564
MacNichol & Co. 10,948 0 10,948
Exposition Fish Grotto 35,263 0 35,263
Fisherman's Grotto, No. 9 and No. 10 97,065 0 97,065
Borruso. Joe, Frank and Anthony,
Pier 49, Lease 3502 6,306 0 6,306
Borruso. Joe, Frank and Anthony,
Pier 49, Lease 3583 9,859 0 9,859
(dba The Lighthouse)
•o Fish Co., Ltd 5,009 0 5,009
Alioto Fish Grotto, Ltd 27,800 0 27,800
Pope and Talbot, Inc 41,129 0 41,129
Marine Terminals Corp 36,344 0 36,344
Mission Terminal Co 43,379 0 43,379
Bay and River Navigation Co 23,314 0 23.314
Calmar Steamship Corporation 27,157 0 27,157
Isthmian Steamship Company 31,306 0 31,306
Bay Cities Transportation Company 10,260 0 10,260
Shipowners & Merchants Towboat Co., Ltd.,
Pier 25 7,650 0 7,650
Shipowners & Merchants Towboat Co., Ltd..
Pier 43 4 636 0 636
California Stevedore and Ballast
Company 45,348 0 45,348
558 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
Assessed
Name of Applicant Value
Islais Creek Cotton Terminal Corporation,
Pier 90, Lease No. 3925 224
Pacific Transport Lines 40,879
Ocean Terminals 46,552
Overseas Shipping Company 18,319
Pacific-Oriental Terminal Company,
Pier 19, Lease No. 2226 53,343
Pacific-Oriental Terminal Company,
Pier 23, Lease No. 3337 74,933
Grace Line, Inc., Pier 37, Lease No. 3070 . . 56,439
Grace Line, Inc., Pier 46, Lease No. 3812. . 36,606
Seaboard Stevedoring Corporation 2,183
Pacific Ports Service Company 27,415
Smith-Rice Company, Pier 20 923
Smith-Rice Company, S.W.L. 345 1,772
San Francisco Bar Pilots
Association 2,009
Star Terminal Company, Inc 20,789
West Coast Terminals, Inc 284,819
Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp 35,669.16
Waterman Corporation of California 58,559
Harbor Tug and Barge Company, Pier 14. . 268
Harbor Tug and Barge Company, Pier 16 . . 1,334
The River Lines, Inc 5,605
A. Paladini, Inc 2,215
Triple "A" Machine Shop, Inc 56,481
Sabella & La Torre 10,794
Acme Export Packing Co 6,289
Demrick, L. M. Sales Co 440
Winged Victory Fish Products Co.,
S.W.L. 544 636
Northern Packing Co., Pier 92 5,091
Bell Smoked Fish Co 2,544
South End Rowing Club, Block 8, Lot 2 . . . 5,679
Western Wear Mfg. Co 325
MacSweeney Enterprises 13,326.45
King Knight Co. 630
Hills Transportation Co 5,030
Marine Engineers Beneficial Assoc 739
American President Lines 236,341
San Francisco Stevedoring Company. . . . 2,988
Longshore Labor Relations Committee
of San Francisco 1,298
Joint Checker Committee of San Francisco 767
West Winds Inc 4,646
Balliet, T. H 1,138
W&N Corp. dba Wagner & Niehaus 14,305
Pacific Ship Repair 50,552
Pacific Shops, Inc 109
Hendry, C. J., S.W.L. 343, Lease No. 3665 . . 1,356
Grace, W. R. Co.,
S.W.L. 334, Lease 3523 13,726
Grace, W. R. Co.,
S.W.L. 335, Lease 226 3,741
Roberton and Schwartz, Inc 3,821
keley Transportation Co 946
Nielsen Freight Lines 3,166
Hawaiian Express & Dillon Drayage 1,681
Burns, F. J., Drayage Co.,
Pier 20, Lease 3976 1,290
Burns, F. J., Drayage Co.,
Pier 27, Lease 3786 3,869
Reduced
Reduction
to
of
0
224
0
40,879
0
46,552
0
18,319
0
53.343
0
74,933
0
56,439
0
36,606
0
2,183
0
27,415
0
923
0
1,772
0
2,009
0
20,789
0
234,819
0
35,669.16
0
58,559
0
268
0
1.334
0
5,605
0
2,215
0
56,481
0
10,794
0
6.289
0
440
0
636
0
5,091
0
2,544
0
5.679
0
325
0
13.326.45
0
630
0
5,030
0
739
0
236,341
0
2.988
0
1,298
0
767
0
4,646
0
1.138
0
14.305
0
50,552
0
109
0
1,356
0
726
0
3,741
0
3.821
0
946
0
3.166
0
1,681
0
1.290
0
3.369
MONDAY. AUGUST 8. 1955 559
Assessed iReduced Reduction
ie of Applicant Value to of
Burns. F. J., Drayage Co.,
Pier 5. Lease 3720 1,190 0 1,190
Mervish & Wilcox 1,107 0 1,107
International Longshoremen's
Whse. Union No. 10 1,641 0 1,641
Poulsen. Fritz and Mae 396 0 396
Associated Banning Co 805 0 805
Oswald Machine Works 1,238 0 1,238
Oswald Machine Works 1,056 0 1,056
Islais Creek Grain Terminal Corporation,
Pit -r 90 and S.W.L. 344. Lease No. 2914 86,407 0 86,407
Matson Terminals. Inc. 335.310 0 335,310
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
all applicants having been heard, and all applications having been
considered and acted upon, the Board of Supervisors, sitting as a
Board of Equalization for the fiscal year 1955-56. adjourn.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Board of Equalization meeting adjourned at 3: 10 p. m.
roved by the Board of Supervisors September 6, 1955.
I. John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
ana County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing are
true and correct copies of the Journals of Proceedings of said Board
sitting as a Board of Equalization of the dates hereon stated and
approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, AUGUST 1. 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
August 1, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Carberry noted present at 2: 30 p. m.
Supervisors Excused.
Supervisor McAteer left word, asking that he be excused from
Board attendance.
No objection and so ordered.
Supervisor Christopher requested permission to absent himself
from Board attendance at 6: 00 p. m.
No objection and so ordered.
Supervisor Carberry sent word that he would be late in attending
the meeting.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, July 11, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From New Process Laundry and City Laundry, telegram addressed
to Supervisor Byron Arnold, opposing proposed "automatic laundry'
ordinance. Also telegram from Tung Hing Tong Chinese Laundry
Owners' Association, protesting the measure.
Consideration of measures continued one week.
From Attorney M. O. Tobriner, advising that it will be impossible
for him to attend the hearing scheduled for Monday, August 1, in
connection with application for reduction in assessment.
Ordered filed.
From County Supervisors' Association, urging that Board request
the State Board of Equalization to release assessment ratios of
common and public utilities properties.
Ordered filed.
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562 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
From Mayor, requesting leave of absence in connection with
desire of Board that he contact the British Overseas Airways and
the Deutsche Lufthansa with a view to having them select the San
Francisco International Airport as their Pacific Coast Terminal of
their projected Great Circle Polar Route.
Ordered filed: leave of absence granted.
From Kaplan's Wholesale Supply Company, submitting financial
statement in connection with his petition for reassessment of his
property.
Ordered filed: petitioner did not file within legal time limit.
From Don Cleary, Legislative Representative, presented by Super-
visor Halley, attaching list of Senate Interim Committees and ad-
vising of projects referred to such committees which are of interest
to the City and County of San Francisco.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committe
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendations of the Public Health and Welfare Committee out
of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Amending Section 5, Article 1, Chapter II of the San Francisco Munici-
pal Code, Relating to Commercial Districts, by Adding to Subsection
(n) Thereof, Automatic Laundries as Defined in Section 360 of the
Health Code.
File No. 11980-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360,
Respectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, and Repealing Ordinances Nos. 3300 (New Series),
7233 (New Series), and 17.192 (Bill No. 813), Relating to Public
Laundries and Public Washhouses.
File No. 1 1980-3, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola. that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor McMahon desired assurance that the two foregoing
measures would be definitely considered upon at the next meeting of
the Board. Such assurance was given to her by the President of the
Board.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1955
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
. , L3426
i Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
July 25. 1955 — Consideration continued to August 1, 1955.
'd of Equalization Journal of Proceedings No. 31.)
.e: The Board of Supervisors did not consider its regular
weekly calendar until alter the start of its night session beginning
at 8 p. m.. at which time a roll call divulged the absence of Super-
visors Christopher and McAteer. Upon motion by Supervisor Halley,
seconded by Supervisor Ertola, Supervisor Blake was appointed
President Pro Tern. No objection and motion carried.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee, heretofore
Second Reading, was taken up:
Authorizing Compromise of Claims and Litigation of Suzanne Holland,
a Minor, by and Through Her Guardian Ad Litem, Raymond V.
Holland, and Raymond V. Holland Against the City and County
by the Payment of $2,500; $1,250 of Which Is to Be Paid to Suzanne
Holland, a Minor, and $1,250 to Be Paid to Raymond V. Holland.
Fil " :. Ordinance No. 9239 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
The lollowing recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing and Directing the Controller to Refund to the Otis Elevator
Company the Sum of $234.60 Deposited With the City in Payment
of Electrical Inspection Fees.
. 13477, Ordinance No. 9240 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon.
Halley. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $312.87, Public Works, Traffic Engineering, for Purchase
of Equipment.
F \\ 13486, Ordinance No. 9241 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty. McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Leo J. Walcom
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File Xo. 13489, Ordinance No. 9242 (Series of 1939).
564 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of James White
Against the City and County by the Payment of $356.
File No. 13491, Ordinance No. 9243 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing the Payment of $11,825 and the Conveyance of Certain
Land to Fred H. Lawrence, et ux., in Exchange for Certain Other
Land Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13492, Ordinance No. 9244 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $843.21, Fire Department, for Retroactive Holiday
Overtime.
File No. 13499, Ordinance No. 9245 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $2,000, Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, for the
Reconstruction of Sewers in Franconia Street Between Mullen and
Montcalm Streets.
File No. 13500, Ordinance No. 9246 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $1,000, Municipal Court, for Payment of Salaries and
Expenses of Judges Assigned to the Municipal Court by the State
Judicial Council; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13498, Ordinance No. 9237 (Series of 1939).
Finalhj Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Ha I Carty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Continued.
following reconsideration of measure From Finance Committee,
without recommendation, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment
Rendered in the Case of Dr. John Drew et al. vs. David Jones et al.,
Superior Court Case No. 442,745.
File No. 13378, Ordinance No. (Series of 193D).
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(On Tuesday. July 5. 1955, the following vote was recorded
on passage for second reading of the above measure:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Halley, McAteer — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. Ertola, McCarty — 3.
Before the result of the foregoing roll call was announced,
Supervisor Halley changed his vote from ,,Aye" to "N
The vote on passage for second reading then stood:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, McAteer — 3.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry. Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley. Mc-
Mahon— 5.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. Ertola, McCarty — 3.
Thereupon Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Super-
visor Ferdon. that the vote whereby said measure was re-
fused passage for second reading, be reconsidered on July
25, 1955.)
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley. that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Amending Section 7 of Ordinance No. 7519 (Series of 1939), Relating
to Spur Track Permit Granted the Southern Pacific Company, by
Limiting the Switching of Cars Across Bryant Street at Juniper Street
to Between the Hours of 8:00 P. M. and 6:00 A. M.
File No. 9433-2, Ordinance No. 9238 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
considered, was taken up:
Adding Section 34.2 to the Charter to Provide for the Position of
Confidential Secretary in the Offices of the City Attorney and Public
Defender.
File No. 13091
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry. thai
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
MEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for July and August; List Dated August 1, 1955.
File No. 13445. Resolution No. 15801 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake. Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty. McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
566 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15802 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Peter Comelli and Mary
Healy.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15799 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Confirming Oil and Gas Lease of Certain Land Located in Kern County
to the Signal Oil and Gas Company.
File No. 13519, Resolution No. 15804 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Designating the Mayor as San Francisco's Official Representative to
Personally Present the City's Advantages to the British Overseas
Airways Corporation and to the Duetsche Lufthansa and to Influence
Said Organizations to Select the San Francisco International Airport
as the Pacific Coast Terminal of Their Projected Great Circle Polar
Route.
File No. 13479-1, Resolution No. 15803 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Communication from Mayor.
The Clerk read a communication from the Mayor in which he
requested that the Board approve a leave of absence for him for the
period October 5-19, 1955, for the purposes as outlined in the
measure designated as File No. 13479-1 hereinabove approved.
Supervisor Arnold thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley. that the Mayor be granted the leave of absence as requested.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer— 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $106,389, Recreation and Park, from the 1947 Recreation
Bond Fund, for Construction, Plans and Specifications in Connection
With the Construction of the North Beach Swimming Pool.
File No. 13523, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
ipervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955 567
Adopted.
Granting Extension of Time to August 20, 1955, for Awarding of
Recreation and Park Commission Contract for Construction of the
North Beach Recreation Center and Swimming Pool.
File No. 13523-1, Resolution No. 15805 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon.
Haliey. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim of the City and
County Against California Pacific Title Insurance Company, et al..
by the Acceptance of $3,865.02 and Dismissal of Related Litigation.
File No. 13512. Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $14,521, Recreation and Park, from 1947 Recreation Bond
Fund, for Equipment for the Hayward and Balboa Playgrounds.
File No. 13515. Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher. McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $750, Fire Department, to Compensate the Water De-
partment for Historical Cost of City-Owned Land Located at Olympia
Way and Clarendon Avenue, Required for a Firehouse Site.
File No. 13516, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Approving a Concession Agreement Between the Recreation and Park
Commission and Aurie V. Kuntz and Marie Kuntz, dba The Lake
Merced Company.
File No. 13517, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $1,391.25, Public Library, to Provide for a Forty-Four
Hour Week for Five Janitors and One Foreman Janitor.
File No. 13518-1, Ordinance No. . Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
568 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 1.9 — Public Library —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13518-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $104,500, Recreation and Park, from the 1947 Recreation
Bond Fund, for Expenditure and Certification of Contracts in Con-
nection With the Improvement of Recreation Areas and Playgrounds.
File No. 13520, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $4,095, Public Works, Building Repair, from Emergency
Reserve Fund, for One Position of Janitor; Janitorial Services,
Equipment and Supplies, Maintenance and Repair; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13525-1, Ordinance No. 9247 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon^
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance — Section 42.1 — Public Works —
A Company Measure to the Preceding Item; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13525-2, Ordinance No. 9248 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Depart-
ment; Letter Dated July 26, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 15800 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs. Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — -2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $5,000, Public Works, Bureau of Accounts, from the
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Defective Sidewalk Repairs; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No, L3346, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee; sec-
onded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion
curried.
ferred u> Finance Committee.
MONDAY. AUGUST 1. 1955 569
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
Adopted.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs. that the
Controller be and he is hereby authorized to pay from such funds
as are legally available for the purpose such expenses as are incurred
by the Board of Supervisors in connection with the 1955-56 County
Board of Equalization hearings.
File No. 13426-1
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Leaves of Absence — Thomas C. Howe, Jr., Director, California Palace
of the Legion of Honor, August 8-18; Ben G. Kline, Director, De-
partment of Finance and Records, August 7-13; Supervisor James
L. Halley, August 6-8; Mayor Elmer E. Robinson, October 5-19, 1955.
All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15797 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty. McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held in the City
and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 8, 1955. for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of the City and County of
San Francisco Propositions to Incur Bonded Debts of the City and
County for the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the
City and County of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Im-
provements. To Wit: $54,000,000 for Hetch Hetchy Power: $13,000,000
for a Courthouse; $7,000,000 for Playgrounds and Recreation Centers;
and that the Estimated Cost to the City and County of Said Municipal
Improvements Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid out of the
Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of the City and County and
Will Require Expenditures Greater Than the Amounts Allowed
Therefor by the Annual Tax Levy; All in Order to Do and Perform
Any and All of the Matters Hereinabove Referred to: Fixing Rate
of Interest of Said Bonds and Providing for the Levy and Collection
of Taxes to Pay Both Principal and Interest Thereof, Prescribing
Notice to Be Given of Such Election and Consolidating the Special
Election With the General Municipal Election.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 12856-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Commit I
570 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held in the City
and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 8, 1955, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of the City and County of San
Francisco a Proposition to Incur a Bonded Debt of the City and
County to the Amount of $11,000,000 for the Acquisition, Construc-
tion and Completion by the City and County of San Francisco of the
Following Municipal Improvement, To Wit: Lands and Sites for
Public Parking, Public Parking Lots, Storage Space, Garages, Single
or Multi Level Structures, and Other Off-Street Parking Facilities
On, Under or Above the Surface of Any Property, Including Public
Parks, Squares, Lands, Easements, or Rights of Way to Be Acquired
by Purchase or Condemnation, Together With Buildings, Structures,
Equipment, Approach Roads, Entrances, Exits, Fencing, Off-Street
Parking Meters and Other Works, Property or Structures for the
Accommodation of Automotive Vehicles, and Necessary or Convienent
for Adequate Parking Facilities to Relieve the Congestion and to
Facilitate Traffic in the City and County of San Francisco, Provided
That All Lands and Sites so Acquired Be Subject to the Approval
of the Planning Commission of the City and County of San Francisco,
and That the Estimated Cost to the City and County of Said Mu-
nicipal Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid Out of
the Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of the City and County
and Will Require an Expenditure Greater Than the Amount Allowed
Therefor by the Annual Tax Levy; All in Order to Do and Perform
Any and All of the Matters Hereinabove Referred to for the Acquisi-
tion, Construction and Completion of Off-Street Parking Facilities
Within the City and County of San Francisco; Fixing Rate of In-
terest of Said Bonds and Providing for the Levy and Collection of
Taxes to Pay Both Principal and Interest Thereof, Prescribing
Notice to Be Given of Such Election and Consolidating the Special
Election With the General Municipal Election.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13397-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Julia McAteer.
Jointly presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15798 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption: seconded bv Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented a report from Don Cleary, Legislative
Representative at Sacramento, attaching thereto list of Senate Interim
Committees, and advising of projects referred to such committees
which are of interest to the City and County of San Francisco.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Amending Sections 1185 and 1185(a) of the Police Code, Prohibiting
Interurban Buses Operating from the San Francisco International
Airport from Loading or Discharging Passengers or Their Baggage
from or onto Streets and Sidewalks, and Providing Penalty for Such
Violation.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13556, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
d to Public I 't'lities Committee.
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ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board of Supervisors at the
hour of 1 1 : 30 p. m. adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors September 6, 1955.
I. John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 33
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY. AUGUST 8, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco. Monday, August
8. 1955,2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Dobbs on authorized leave.
Supervisor Blake excused at 5: 55 p. m.
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, July 18, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Presentation of Distinguished Guest.
The President of the Board introduced the Honorable Max Abler,
attached to the Department of Interior, in charge of rural administra-
tion for the nation of Israel.
Mr. Abler thanked the Board for permitting him to attend its
session, and declared that his visit here was prompted by a desire
of his country to study the workings of local governments.
Communications.
From New Process Laundry, New City Laundry, and from Tung
Hing Tong Chinese Laundry Owners' Assn., opposing new proposed
"automatic laundries" ordinance.
Legislation Passed for Second Reading; filed.
From Chief Administrative Officer, reporting on proposed appro-
priation of $3,500 for fire truck. Bureau of Street Repair, and lease
renewal with Lloyd Swayne et al., of building space at 680 Howard
Street and 33 Hunt Street, required for the San Francisco Health
Clinic.
Legislation passed; filed.
From State Department, Washington, D. C, acknowledging receipt
of adopted resolution relative to desire of the City and County of
San Francisco to have the Deutsche Lufthansa to establish its west
coast terminus at the San Francisco International Airport.
Ordered filed.
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574 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
From Civil Service Association, opposing proposed legislation per-
mitting the director of an art gallery or museum to withdraw his
contributions within a certain time and then continue his employment
with the City and County.
Legislation passed; filed.
From Citizens' Committee, Farmers' Market Week, extending in-
vitation to Board members to attend ground-breaking ceremonies to
be held at the Farmers' Market on August 12, at 10 a. m.
Copy to each member; Clerk to determine which Supervisor will
attend: filed.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
off-calendar measure out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Commending Father George Lucy, S.J.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15814 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Board of Equalization.
File No. 13426
(Pursuant to Resolution No. 15711 (Series of 1939) adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 27, 1955.)
August 1, 1955 — Consideration continued to August 8, 1955.
(See Board of Equalization Journal No. 31.)
SPECIAL ORDER— 3:00 P. M.
Refused Adoption.
Disapproving Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service on the No. 56
Bus Line-Cemeteries, of the Municipal Railway of the City and
County of San Francisco.
File No. 13529, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Discussion.
Mr. Charles D. Miller, Manager of the Municipal Railway, ex-
plained the reasons which prompted the Public Utilities Commission
to abandon the 56 bus line. He pointed out that supplementation
of bus service by the Daly City Council decreased the revenues of
the 56 bus line to a point where it was impractical to operate the line.
Mr. A. R. Linn, representing the Peninsula Bus Line, stated that
his company would provide service heretofore provided by the 56
bus line to the cemeteries at the same rate of fare.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955 575
roll was called and the foregoing measure was refused
adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake. Carberry. Christopher, Ferdon.
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
>ent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor McAteer moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Police Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Amending Article 3, Chapter XI (Traffic Code) Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto New Sections to Be
Designated Sections 71.1 and 71.2, Prohibiting Railway Trains or
Railway Cars from Obstructing Streets; Prescribing Penalties
Therefor.
F 2455-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Committee of the Whole.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Arnold, that the
Board resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose
of hearing from interested parties.
tion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley, McCarty— 7.
Supervisors Blake. McAteer. McMahon — 3.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Robert W. Walker, at-
torney for the A.T.&S.F. Railroad.
Mr. Walker pointed out that the enactment of the proposed measure
would seriously interfere with the freight operations of his company.
The company has several millions invested in the terminal facilities
on the waterfront to which are barged shipments from across the
bay. The only alternative to the measure would be to make switch
runs and the cost of this type of freight movement would be pro-
hibitive. Mr. Walker further pointed out that no complaints of
tieups of traffic had ever come to his attention. He did not par-
ticularly oppose the ordinance as such, but did believe that the
minimum fine of $250 was much too stringent.
Rise and Report.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the committee now rise and report.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no objection,
motion carr
Discussion.
Supervisor Arnold asked the Deputy City Attorney what the result
would be if the State Belt Line on the waterfront were guilty of
violating the provisions of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Barney
Ward. Deputy City Attorney, replied that probably the legislation
would be inoperative in that instance.
Supervisor McCarty stated he would not vote for the pending
measure until he had answers to the following questions: How many
commuters are involved; hours of commuting service; how many cars
are involved, both in bringing in the commuters as well as taking
them home. The Supervisor pointed out that enactment of the
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measure may seriously affect the hours of service as well as dis-
rupting the economic life of the area.
It developed that locations, other than Fourth and Townsend
Streets, have been blocked by trains, particularly a portion of
Seventeenth Street.
Amendment.
Supervisor McMahon moved as an amendment that the time limit
beyond which it would be unlawful to block traffic be set at 15
minutes. Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty.
Supervisor McAteer objected to the amendment, pointing out that
it would defeat the original purpose of the measure.
Supervisor Arnold likewise opposed the amendment, declaring
that it would be tantamount to granting a license to the carriers to
block our streets for 15 minutes at a time. He voiced the opinion
that the measure should be given further study, with a view to
relieving the congestion and at the same time not unduly penalizing
the carriers.
Amendment Lost.
The roll was thereupon called on the amendment and it lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Christopher, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon. Mc-
Ateer— 6.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs— 1.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure and it passed for
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon. McAteer.,
McMahon — 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Halley, McCarty — 4.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor McMahon moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendations of Public Health and Welfare Committee out of
order.
No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360,
Respectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, and Repealing Ordinances Nos. 3300 (New Series),
7233 (New Series), and 17.192 (Bill No. 813), Relating to Public
Laundries and Public Washhouses.
File No. 11980-3, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Amendments.
Supervisor McMahon moved the following amendments:
( 1 )That paragraph 2 of Section 1 (b) be amended by deleting after
the first word, the following: "for the establishment, maintenance,
operation or carrying on of a public laundry or washhouse" so that
said paragraph shall read as follows: "Permits issued hereunder are
not transferable."
MONDAY, AUGUST 8. 1955 577
econded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer. McCarty, McMahon— 10.
. sent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Thai the words "or automatic laundry" be added alter the
word "washhouse," on 2nd line of page 3, and that the word "or"
be deleted before the word "washhouse," and that a comma be placed
after the word "'laundry."
Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
1 3 ) That the following language be added after the word "in-
ied." last word on line six, Section 2, on page 3: ''where one or
more extractor machines powered by electric motors no larger than
one (H horsepower each are installed."
Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry. Christopher, Ertola.
Ferdon. Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
it: Supervisor Dobbs— 1.
Committee of the Whole.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that
the Board now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the
purpose of hearing from interested parties.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer. McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry. McMahon — 3.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Attorney Albert Picard.
representing the Association of Automatic Laundries in San Fran-
cisco. Mr. Picard pointed out that it was his desire to suggest two
amendments on which the Committee took no action.
Rise and Report.
At the conclusion of Mr. Picard's remarks, Supervisor McAteer
moved that the committee now rise and report. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Ferdon and there being no objection, motion carried.
Supervisor McCarty, as a member of the Public Health and Welfaiv
Committee, pointed out that while the present proposed measures
do not satisfy either the Laundry Union or the automatic laundry
people, it was in the nature of a compromise.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended, and
it was passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola.
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
578 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
Amending Section 5, Article 1, Chapter II of the San Francisco Munici-
pal Code, Relating to Commercial Districts, by Adding to Subsection
(n) Thereof, Automatic Laundries as Defined in Section 360 of the
Health Code.
File No. 11980-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
August 1, 1955 — Consideration continued to August 8, 1955
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry. that
the following recommendations of the Finance Committee be taken
up out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $4,455, Recorder, for Position of Senior Clerk- Stenog-
rapher; Abolishing Position of General Clerk-Stenographer and
Validating Related Annual Salary Ordinance Provisions.
File No. 13549, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McCarty — 2.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Christopher moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley. that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendations of Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Waiving Statute of Limitations as to Payment of Controller's Warrant
in Sum of $131.53 in Favor of Dennis Denihan, and Authorizing
Controller to Reissue Same.
File No. 13550, Resolution No. 15830 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisois Dobbs, McCarty — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held in the City
and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 8, 1955. for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of the City and County of San
Francisco Propositions to Incur Bonded Debts of the City and County
for the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City and
County of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Improvements,
To Wit: $54,000,000 for Hetch Hetchy Power; $13,000,000 for a
Courthouse; $7,000,000 for Playgrounds and Recreation Centers; and
That the Estimated Cost to the City and County of Said Municipal
Improvements Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid Out of the
Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of the City and County and
Will Require Expenditures Greater Than the Amounts Allowed
Therefor by the Annual Tax Levy; All in Order to Do and Perform
MONDAY. AUGUST 8. 1955 579
Any and All of the Matters Hereinabove Referred to; Fixing Rate
of Interest of Said Bonds and Providing for the Levy and Collection
of Taxes to Pay Both Principal and Interest Thereof, Prescribing
Notice to Be Given of Such Election and Consolidating the Special
Election With the General Municipal Election.
File No. 12856-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Pas Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Car-berry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McCarty — 2.
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held in the City
and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 8, 1955. for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of the City and County of San
Francisco a Proposition to Incur a Bonded Debt of the City and
County to the amount of $11,000,000 for the Acquisition, Construction
and Completion by the City and County of San Francisco of the
Following Municipal Improvement, To Wit: Lands and Sites for
Public Parking, Public Parking Lots, Storage Space, Garages. Single
or Multi Level Structures, and Other Off-Street Parking Facilities
On, Under or Above the Surface of Any Property, Including Public
Parks, Squares, Lands, Easements or Rights of Way to Be Acquired
by Purchase or Condemnation, Together With Buildings, Structures,
Equipment, Approach Roads, Entrances, Exits, Fencing, Orr-Street
Parking Meters, and Other Works, Property or Structures for the
Accommodation of Automotive Vehicles, and Necessary or Convenient
for Adequate Parking Facilities to Relieve the Congestion and to
Facilitate Traffic in the City and County of San Francisco, Provided
That All Lands and Sites so Acquired Be Subject to the Approval
of the Planning Commission of the City and County of San Francisco,
and That the Estimated Cost to the City and County of Said Municipal
Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid Out of the
Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of the City and County and
Will Require an Expenditure Greater Than the Amount Allowed
Therefor by the Annual Tax Levy; All in Order to Do and Perform
Any and All of the Matters Hereinabove Referred to for the Acquisi-
tion, Construction and Completion of Off-Street Parking Facilities
Within the City and County of San Francisco; Fixing Rate of Interest
of Said Bonds and Providing for the Levy and Collection of Taxes
to Pay Both Principal and Interest Thereof, Prescribing Notice to Be
Given of Such Election and Consolidating the Special Election With
the General Municipal Election.
File No. 13397-2. Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake. Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McCarty — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $5,000. Public Works, Bureau of Accounts, from Emer-
gency Reserve Fund, for Defective Sidewalk Repairs; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13346. Ordinance No. 9249 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley. McAteer. McCarty, McMahon— 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
580 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Judiciary Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending Subdivision (c), Section 221, Article 3, Part I of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, Relating to the Employees' Retirement
System, to Allow Any Persons Occupying the Position of Director of
Any Art Gallery or Memorial Museum Who Resign and Withdraw
Their Contributions from the Retirement System Within 60 Days
Prior to the Date They Normally Would Be Required to Retire
Because of Age, to Continue in Employment by the City and County
as a Director of an Art Gallery or Memorial Museum, Without Limit
as to Age.
File No. 13344. Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Adopted.
Authorizing Renewal of Lease With Lloyd Swayne, et al., Covering
Second and Third Floors of Building Located at 680 Howard Street
and 33 Hunt Street, Required for the San Francisco Clinic.
File No. 13497, Resolution No. 15816 (Series of 1939).
Requesting Chief Administrative Officer to Study Advisability of Getting
Affidavits from Those Accorded Clinical Treatment.
Supervisor Ferdon raised the question of having the Chief Ad-
ministrative Officer obtain affidavits from those persons who are the
recipients of clinical treatments so that in event it was determined
that some of them are in a position to repay the city for such aid,
steps may be taken to realize such revenues.
The Chief Administrative Officer stated he would look into the
feasibility of the proposal.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola.
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $3,500, Public Works, Bureau of Street Repair, for
Purchase of Fire Truck.
File No. 13476, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955 581
Appropriating $9,104.37, Controller, to Reimburse the San Francisco
Unified School District for Excess Costs at the Log Cabin Ranch.
File No. 13478, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Final Passage.
The lollowing recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $106,389, Recreation and Park, from the 1947 Recreation
Bond Fund, for Construction, Plans and Specifications in Connection
With the Construction of the North Beach Swimming Pool.
File No. 13523, Ordinance No. 9257 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim of the City and
County Against California Pacific Title Insurance Company, et al., by
the Acceptance of $3,865.02 and Dismissal of Related Litigation.
File No. 13512, Ordinance No. 9250 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola.
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Appropriating $14,521, Recreation and Park, from 1947 Recreation Bond
Fund, for Equipment for the Hayward and Balboa Playgrounds.
File No. 13515, Ordinance No. 9251 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Appropriating $750, Fire Department, to Compensate the Water De-
partment for Historical Cost of City-Owned Land Located at Olympia
Way and Clarendon Avenue, Required for a Firehouse Site.
File No. 13516, Ordinance No. 9252 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola.
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Approving a Concession Agreement Between the Recreation and Park
Commission and Aurie V. Kuntz and Marie Kuntz, dba The Lake
Merced Company.
File No. 13517, Ordinance No. 9253 (Series of 1939) .
582 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Appropriating $1,391.25, Public Library, to Provide for a Forty-Four
Hour Week for Five Janitors and One Foreman Janitor.
File No. 13518-1, Ordinance No. 9254 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 1.9 — Public Library —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13518-2, Ordinance No. 9255 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs— 1.
Appropriating $104,500, Recreation and Park, from the 1947 Recreation
Bond Fund, for Expenditure and Certification of Contracts in Con-
nection With the Improvement of Recreation Areas and Playgrounds.
File No. 13520, Ordinance No. 9256 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Re-reference to Committee.
The following reconsideration of measure from Finance Committee,
without recommendation, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment
Rendered in the Case of Dr. John Drew et al. vs. David Jones et al.,
Superior Court Case No. 442,745.
File No. 13378, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
(On Tuesday, July 5, 1955, the following vote was recorded
on passage for second reading of the above measure:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Halley, McAteer — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 4.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola, McCarty — 3.
Before the result of the foregoing roll call was announced,
Supervisor Halley changed his vote from "Aye" to "No."
The vote on passage for second reading then stood:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Arnold, McAteer — 3.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Mahon— 5.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola, McCarty — 3.
Thereupon Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Super-
visor Ferdon, that the vote whereby said measure was refused
passage tor second reading be reconsidered on July 25, 1955.)
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955 583
Motion to File.
Supervisor Arnold moved that the foregoing measure be hied since
it proposes to appropriate funds from last year's accounts and that
it was now incumbent upon the Finance Committee to redraft the
measure.
The President suggested that the Board vote down the motion to
reconsider and then close the matter.
It was suggested that Supervisor Halley withdraw his motion to
reconsider. There being no objection, such motion was withdrawn
and Supervisor Halley then moved that the measure be re-referred
to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Arnold and.
there being no objection, motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
considered, was taken up:
Adding Section 34.2 to the Charter to Provide for the Position of Con-
fidential Secretary in the Offices of the City Attorney and Public
Defender.
File No. 13091
Reference to Rules Committee.
Supervisor Carberry suggested that the proper committee study
the advisability of recommending the adoption of a rule which would
show the presence of all members when action is contemplated upon
a charter amendment, although a particular member may not be
present.
The suggestion was referred to the Rules Committee.
Motion to Defer Consideration.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that consideration of the pending meas-
ure be continued for a period of two weeks. Motion seconded by
Supervisor McAteer and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McMahon — 2.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved the suspension of the rules for the pur-
pose of considering the following measure out of order. Motion
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Consideration Continued.
The following measure from Judiciary Committee, with ecom-
mendation 'Do Submit After Amendment," was taken up:
Amending Section 6 of the Charter Relating to Absence from State
and Vacancies.
File No. 1351(1
(Proposed amendme follows:
In the first paragraph ol Section 6, change the numl
days during which an officer of the city and county may
absent himself from the state, from 10 to 21.)
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for two weeks.
No objection and motion carried.
584 MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for August and September; List Dated August 8, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15810 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Approving Recommendations of the Parking Authority in Connection
With the Lakeside Village Public Off-Street Parking Sites and
Authorizing Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to Request an Appro-
priation of $35,000 Therefor.
File No. 11235-4, Resolution No. 15806 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McMahon — 3.
Repecting Claim of Alioto Fish Company, Ltd., for Refund of Taxes
Paid on Its Possessory Interest in Property Under the Jurisdiction
of the State Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Fiscal Year
1954-1955.
File No. 13502, Resolution No. 15817 (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, Supervisor McAteer was excused from
voting.
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley. McCarty— 7.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from H. L. Daniel, et ux., for $750,
Required for the Sunset Supply Line.
File No. 13521, Resolution No. 15818 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Jean Auguste Larissou for $157,
Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13522, Resolution No. 15819 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Marion B. Strayer,
et ux., for $17,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13526, Resolution No. 15820 (Series of 1939).
MONDAY. AUGUST 8, 1955 585
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Carberry. Christopher. Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer. McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs. McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from the Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal Church for $13,000. Required for the Market Street-
Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13527, Resolution No. 15821 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Charles F. Faude,
for $4,750, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13528, Resolution No. 15822 (Series of 1939).
Adapted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Approving Extension of Requisition Period as Provided in Requisition
No. 10, Pursuant to Provisions of Contract for Advance (UR Calif.
A-8), as Amended, for Diamond Heights Approved Redevelopment
Project UR Calif. 2-1, and Authorizing the Use of Available Funds
Held on Deposit by the Treasurer of the City and County of San
Francisco, to and including August 31, 1955.
File No. 13541-1. Resolution No. 15823 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Approving the Extension of Budget Period as Provided in Revised
Survey and Planning Budget No. 7 for Diamond Heights Project
No. UR Calif. 2-1, to and including August 31, 1955.
File No. 13541-2, Resolution No. 15824 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Approving Extension of Requisition Period as Provided in Requisition
No. 8, Pursuant to the Provisions of Contract for Advance (UR Calif.
A-ll), as Amended, for Western Addition Approved Redevelopment
Project UR Calif. 2-2, and Authorizing Use of Available Funds Held
on Deposit by the Treasurer of the City and County of San Francisco,
to and including August 31, 1955.
File No. 13542-1, Resolution No. 15825 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
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Approving Extension of Budget Period as Provided in Revised Survey
and Planning Budget No. 7, for Western Addition Project No. UR
Calif. 2-2, to and including August 31, 1955.
File No. 13542-2. Resolution No. 15826 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Sublease of Crystal Palace Baths With Robert A. Pedersen.
as Sublessor, for Period of One Year Beginning July 15, 1955.
File No. 13544, Resolution No. 15827 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Execution of Quitclaim Deed to John B. Telles, et ux.,
to Certain Land Located in Alameda County, Previously Acquired
in Connection With the Hetch Hetchy Water Supply Project.
File No. 13545, Resolution No. 15828 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Adolph Schmidt
for $7,000, Required for the Crosstown Freeway.
File No. 13548, Resolution No. 15829 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley. McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee was taken
up:
Assigning Alphabetical Designations to Local Propositions on Ballot for
the Election of November 8, 1955.
File No. 13557, Resolution No. 15831 (Series of 1939).
(Proposition A — Hetch Hetchy Power Bonds, $54,000,000;
Proposition B — Courthouse Bonds, $13,000,000;
Proposition C — Playgrounds and Recreation Center Bonds,
$7,000,000;
Proposition D— Off-Street Parking Bonds, $11,000,000.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Adopted as Amended.
The following measure from Judiciary Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
MONDAY. AUGUST 8. 1955 587
Declaring Intention to Abandon a Portion of St. Mary's Square.
File No. 13453-1. Resolution No. 15815 (Series of 1939).
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Revise title of measure to read as follows:
"Declaration of intention to abandon a detached portion
St. Mary's Square which has never been improved or used
for park purposes.")
Supervisor Ferdon moved the foregoing amendment: seconded by
Supervisor Halley.
Mol carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 9.
-ent: Supervisors Blake. Dobbs — 2.
The roll was then called on the measure, as amended, and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Carberry. Christopher. Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Harold L. Zellerbach, President of the Art Com-
mission. August 11-23; John K. Hagopian, Vice-President of the
Art Commission, August 12-September 6; Max Sobel, President of
the Fire Commission, August 24-October 15; Frank P. Kelly, Chief
of the Fire Department, for a Period Not to Exceed 20 Days, from
September 13. 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440. Resolution No. 15807 (Series of 1939).
Supe: Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Arnold presented the following motion:
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby au-
thorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supplemental appro-
priation of $5,000 for preparation of a brief, pertaining to the pro-
posed construction of a super-aircraft carrier at the San Francisco
Naval Shipyard.
File No. 13119-4
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to Undertake
Promotion of San Francisco's Air Transportation Service.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 15811 (Series of 1939).
588 MONDAY, AUGUST 8. 1955
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola. Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Announcement of Meeting of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry announced a meeting of Joint Highway Dis-
trict No. 10, to be held at 101 Grove Street, San Francisco, on Thurs-
day. August 11, 1955, at 2: 30 p. m.
Adopted.
Commending and Congratulating San Francisco Lodge No. 21, B'Nai
B'Rith, on Its Centennial Anniversary.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15812 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Reference to Mayor.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from the Ger-
man Ministry, acknowledging receipt of a communication from him,
relative to the City's desire to have the Deutsche Lufthansa estab-
lish its west coast terminus of its Great Circle Polar Route at the
San Francisco International Airport.
Referred to Mayor.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Dr. Edmund W. Butler.
Presented by Supervisor Ferdon:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15808 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Commending Ralph G. Wadsworth, City Engineer, Upon His Impending
Retirement.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15813 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs — 2.
Supervisors Excused from Meeting of August 15, 1955.
There being no objection, Supervisors McCarty and McAteer were
excused from attending the regular Board meeting scheduled for
Monday, August 15, 1955.
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Adopted.
In Memoriam — George Kelly.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13441. Resolution No. 15809 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
McMahon.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as iollows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Carberry. Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake. Dobbs — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing the Proper Committee to Consider a Proposal for Razing
the Palace of Fine Arts and Constructing on the Site Either a New
and Permanent Palace of Fine Arts or a Hall of Flowers.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 7836-3. Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Public Buildings. Lands and City Planning Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 6:20
p. m.. adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors September 6, 1955.
I. John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 34
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday. August
15, 1955. 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs. Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors McAteer, McCarty and McMahon on authorized leaves.
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, July 25, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From the Redwood Empire Supervisors' Unit, advising of meeting
to be held on September 15, Casa Munros Hotel, Monterey.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Widows' and Orphans' Aid Association, Inc., San Francisco
Fire Department, extending invitation to attend the 45th Annual
Pageant and Ball to be held at the Civic Auditorium, Saturday
evening, November 12 1955.
Copy to each Board member: filed.
From County Supervisors Association of California, notice of meet-
ing of the Board of Directors, to be held on Friday, September 2,
1955, 10 a. m., Supervisors' headquarters, mezzanine of Counties'
Building, State Fairgrounds, Sacramento.
Copy to each Board member: filed.
From Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, notice ui" hearing
on the subject of tolls, Administration Building Thursday. August
25, at 10:30 a. m.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From Charles L. Harney, Inc., letter addressed to Supervisor
Christopher, commenting on public statements by spokesmen for the
Marina District merchants, seeking to leave the impression that his
company was not diligently carrying out the work of reconstructing
a portion of Chestnut Street.
Hearing held before Board: referred to Finance Committee.
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592 MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1955
Hearing of Spokesman of Marina District Merchants Re Speedup of
Reconstruction Work on Portion of Chestnut Street.
There being no objection, the privilege of the floor was extended
to Attorney K. K. Gupta, spokesman for the merchants in the Marina
District. Mr. Gupta informed the Board that assurances had been
given the merchants that the work of reconstructing Chestnut Street,
between Scott and Fillmore Streets, would be completed by September
1st, but that based on the speed with which the work was proceeding,
it would be some time beyond the September 1st date, and that the
merchants are feeling the loss of business quite keenly. He sug-
gested that plans be evolved calling for work by night crews so that
work may be completed as quickly as possible. He likewise suggested
rerouting Bus Line No. 30 to hasten the construction.
After further discussion involving the members of the Board,
Mr. Gupta. City Engineer Ralph G. Wadsworth and Manager of the
Municipal Railway, Charles D. Miller, the President suggested that
the two city officials prepare a report as to what additional amount,
if any, would be involved to insure a speedup of the work and that
such report be submitted to the Finance Committee for its considera-
tion on Wednesday, August 17, at 3 p. m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $3,500, Public Works, Bureau of Street Repair, for
Purchase of Fire Truck.
File No. 13476, Ordinance No. 9260 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Appropriating $9,104.37, Controller, to Reimburse the San Francisco
Unified School District for Excess Costs at the Log Cabin Ranch.
File No. 13478, Ordinance No. 9261 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Pas: i Second Reading, were taken up:
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held on November
8, 1955, for the Submission of the Following Bond Issues: $54,000,000
Hetch Hetchy Power; $13,000,000 Courthouse; and $7,000,000 Play-
grounds and Recreation Centers.
File No. 12856-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, that
consideration be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held on November
8, 1955. for the Submission of a Bond Issue of $11,000,000 for Off-
Street Parking.
File No. 13397-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon. that
consideration be continued for one week.
No objection and motion earned.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $4,455. Recorder, for Position of Senior Clerk-Stenog-
rapher; Abolishing Position of General Clerk-Stenographer and Vali-
dating Related Annual Salary Ordinance Provisions.
File No. 13549. Ordinance No. 9262 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of Police Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Amending Article 3, Chapter XI (Traffic Code), Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto New Sections to Be
Designated Sections 71.1 and 71.2, Prohibiting Railway Trains or
Railway Cars from Obstructing Streets: Prescribing Penalties
Therefor.
File No. 12455-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Discussion.
Supervisor Arnold stated that in order to pass the legislation today,
he would vote in favor of it, although he was basically opposed to it.
Supervisor Halley moved continuance for one week: motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Carberry and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Public Health and Welfare
Committee, heretofore Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Amending Section 5, Article 1, Chapter II of the San Francisco Munici-
pal Code, Relating to Commercial Districts, by Adding to Subsection
(n) Thereof, Automatic Laundries as Defined in Section 360 of the
Health Code.
File No. 11980-2, Ordinance No. 9258 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360,
Respectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, and Repealing Ordinances Nos. 3300 (Mew Series)
7233 (New Series), and 17.192 (Bill No. 813), Relating to Public
Laundries and Public Washhouses.
File No. 1 1980-3. Ordinance No. 9259 (Series of 1939) .
594 MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Consideration Continued.
The iollowing recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Amending Subdivision (c), Section 221, Article 3, Part I of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, Relating to the Employees' Retirement
System, to Allow Any Persons Occupying the Position of Director
of Any Art Gallery or Memorial Museum Who Resign and Withdraw
Their Contributions from the Retirement System Within 60 Days
Prior to the Date They Normally Would Be Required to Retire
Because of Age, to Continue in Employment by the City and County
as a Director of an Art Gallery or Memorial Museum, Without Limit
as to Age.
File No. 13344, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Due to lack of the required nine votes, Supervisor Ferdon moved
continuance for one week. Motion seconded by Supervisor Blake and.
there being no objection, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Various Liens Recorded by the Department of
Public Health and/or Public Welfare Department.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15833 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for August and September; List Dated August 15, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15834 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Cancellation of Personal Property Assessments for the
Years 1951 Through 1954.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 15835 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Cancellation of Personal Property Assessments for the
Years 1951 Through 1954.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 15836 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent. Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
MONDAY. AUGUST 15, 1955 595
Authorizing the Attorney for the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Col-
lection to Institute Legal Proceedings for the Recovery of the Value
of Services Rendered Patricia Caccia by the San Francisco Hospital.
No. 13558, Resolution No. 15839 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon. Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of the Chief of the Department of Electricity
at the State Conference of the International Municipal Signal Asso-
ciation to Be Held at San Francisco, September 2 and 3, and the
Annual Convention of the International Municipal Signal Association
to Be Held at Rochester. New York, September 26-29, 1955.
File No. 13561, Resolution No. 15840 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
Approving Agreement Modifying Lease of Aquatic Park Building and
Certain Adjacent Land Areas Between the Recreation and Park
Commission and the San Francisco Maritime Museum Association,
Inc.. to Permit the Use and Occupancy of Certain Space on the Beach
Floor of the Aquatic Park Building.
File No. 6377-2, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of M. Stephanie
Burge and John Burge Against the City and County by the Payment
of $850.
File No. 13553, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed lor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley — 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Janet S. Barry
Against the City and County of San Francisco by the Payment of
$100.
File No. 13554, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Halley— 7.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Leslie A. Danielsen
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13562, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
596 MONDAY. AUGUST 15, 1955
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 3.
Appropriating $1,375, Board of Supervisors, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13490-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Adopted.
Motion Authorizing Clerk to Submit Request for Supplemental Appro-
priation of $5,000 for Preparation of Brief for Submission to the
President of the United States Pertaining to Proposed Construction
of Super-Aircraft Carrier at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby au-
thorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supplemental appro-
priation of $5,000, from such funds as are legally available for the
purpose, to provide for the preparation and printing of a brief for
submission to the President of the United States of America, in
accordance with his office's request, pertaining to the proposed con-
struction of the super-aircraft carrier at San Francisco Naval Ship-
yard, and setting forth the many facilities offered at the said Naval
Shipyard and in San Francisco for such construction work.
File No. 13119-4
Supervisor Carberry termed the foregoing as an unusual method
of procedure and that he was voting for the measure reluctantly.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $1,963,835 to Provide for Old Age Security Aid to Needy
Blind and Aid to Partially Self-Supporting Blind; Amending the
Annual Appropriation Ordinance, and Creating 16 Positions in the
Public Welfare Department.
File No. 13559-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley— 8.
Absent: Supervisors MeAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 66 and 66.1. Public
Welfare Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13559-2, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley— 8.
Absent: Supervisors MeAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 3.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental i ;ilendar, was taken up:
MONDAY. AUGUST 15, 1955 597
Appropriating $89,306, Mayor's Office, Disaster Corps, from the Emer-
gency Reserve Fund, to Provide Contractual Services and Materials
and Supplies for a Public Information Program; an Emergency
Measure.
File No. 13581. Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved reference to Finance Committee. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and, there being no objection, motion
carr,
R. --• r! tp Finance Commir
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
senti the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Bert W. Levit, Member of the Board of Education,
August 20-26; September 5-10; September 25-October 1; October
25-30: Jeremiah J. Mulvihill, Member of the Board of Permit Appeals,
August 1-15; John F. Henning, President of the Board of Permit
Appeals, August 10-28, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15832 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Fer-
don.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake. Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertok.. Ferdon. HaUey— 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Meeting of Property Owners on Tideland Reclamation.
Su "i Carberry announced that a meeting would be held on
Tuesday evening, 8 p. m., at 101 Grove Street, with some 170 owners
of tideiand property located in the southeastern section of the city
for the purpose of setting machinery in motion looking to the
eventual reclamation of such submerged lands for industrial and/or
residential use.
The President requested that the Clerk remind each member of
the Board of such meeting.
Suggesting Retention of Chief Administrative Officer Beyond Com-
pulsory Retirement Date.
The President of the Board reminded the Board members that
two weeks ago they established a precedent in passing a measure
which would permit Dr. Walter Heil of the California Palace of the
Legion of Honor to continue in the employ of the city beyond his
compulsory retirement age. He brought out the fact that on the 8th
of January next year a new mayor will take office, and that in order
to assist the chief executive, the retention of Mr. Brooks was of
paramount importance and suggested that the Judiciary Committee
study the advisability of recommending legislation which would
permit the present Chief Administrative Officer, whose retirement
is compulsory next year, to continue in office.
Supervisor John J. Ferdon, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee,
assured the President that his request would be given full con-
sideration, but not until a date beyond the 10th of September, due
to a heavy calendar of proposed charter amendments which merit
prior consideration.
Matter referred to Judiciary Committee.
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Reference to Committee.
Urging Enactment of S. 1556 Providing for Payment of In Lieu Taxes
on Property Owned by the Federal Government.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 9893-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Status of Proposed Purchase of Butano Forest.
Supervisor Halley stated he had taken up the matter of the pur-
chase of Butano Forest with Legislative Representative Don Cleary
and that he expected to visit the site on Wednesday, August 17,
after which he would make a report to the Board. He submitted
correspondence exchanged between the Controller and the State Divi-
sion of Beaches and Parks relative to the status of the city's con-
tribution of $100,000 in event that the terms and conditions as out-
lined by the City and County of San Francisco are not met.
Adopted.
Requesting Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to Conduct
Campaign for Approval of Bond Measures.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 15837 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Reference to Mayor.
Supervisor Halley requested that the Mayor be importuned to
designate the week of October 24, 1955, as "Magic Week."
Accordingly, Supervisor Halley so moved, seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon and, there being no objection, the Clerk was directed to
transmit such a communication to the Mayor.
Adopted.
Commending and Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fleishhacker
on the Occasion of Their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15838 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Carberry, Christopher. Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 8.
Absent: Supervisors McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 3.
Commending Supervisor Ferdon on Booklet Entitled "Minimizing
Traffic Interference Caused by Utility Work in Streets."
Supervisor Carberry commended Supervisor John J. Ferdon for
his assistance in the preparation of the booklet which all members
of the Board had received, entitled: "Minimizing Traffic Interference
Caused by Utility Work in Streets."
MONDAY. AUGUST 15, 1955 599
Reference to Finance Committee.
The President ordered that Calendar Reference No. 30 entitled:
"Designating a Site for the Use as a Public Off-Street Fringe Parking
Facility, etc.." be referred to the Finance Committee instead of to
the Public Utilities Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:40
p. m.. adiourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors September 6, 1955.
I. John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
\<>l. 50 No. 35
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MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, August
22. 1955.2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Ferdon noted present at 2:25 p. m.
Communications.
From Kamini K. Gupta, attorney at law, thanking the Board for
its efforts in hastening the reconstruction work on a portion of Chest-
nut Street.
Filed.
From City Attorney, copy of letter addressed to the Clerk of the
Board, and presented by Supervisor Halley, attaching copy of pro-
posed ordinance establishing a City and County Merit Award Board.
Referred to Finance Committee.
From California State Society of the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, presented by Supervisor
Halley. urging Board to adopt a resolution requesting the Mayor to
proclaim week of September 17-23 as "Constitution Week."
Resolution adopted; filed.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
There being no objection, the following recommendation of the
Police Committee was taken up out of order.
Re-referred to Police Committee.
Amending Article 3, Chapter XI (Traffic Code), Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto New Sections to Be
Designated Sections 71.1 and 71.2, Prohibiting Railway Trains or
Railway Cars from Obstructing Streets; Prescribing Penalties There-
for.
File No. 12455-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was accorded his Honor, Mayor Elmer
E. Robinson. The Mayor stated he has had occasion to make a careful
study of the Fourth Street crossing and of talking to the Vice-
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Presidents of the Southern Pacific Company in charge of the move-
ment of freight and passengers, as well as holding conferences with
Mr. Karr of the Southern Pacific Company and for the following
reasons he did not consider the proposed measure as being either
practical or feasible at this time and that if passed by the Board, he
would veto it. His reasons follow:
The proposed ordinance amending Article 3, Chapter XI (Traffic
Code), Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by adding
thereto new sections designated as Sections 71.1 and 71.2, prohibiting
railway trains or railway cars from obstructing streets, File No. 12455
(Series of 1939), is objectionable for the following reasons:
1. Southern Pacific transports 50 per cent of the Peninsula com-
muters (45 per cent use automobiles and 5 per cent buses), and
36,000 people a day use the Third Street passenger station facilities.
Of this number, about 12,000 persons arrive in the morning peak
and 12,000 depart in the evening peak. The trains arrive at five-
minute intervals in the morning peak and depart at three-minute
intervals in the evening peak.
2. The only rapid transit available to Peninsula commuters is that
now afforded by the Southern Pacific Company. The proposed ordi-
nance will render it impossible for the railroad to perform the
present commuter service. Before this service is disrupted, some plan
should be developed to take care of the present volume of commuters.
We are spending $250,000 with the Bay Area Rapid Transit Com-
mission for a Rapid Transit Report. We should wait and learn what
its recommendations may be and its effect, if any, with reference to
Fourth Street.
3. The proposed ordinance, if enforced throughout the City, would
strangle industrial and economic life and be a serious detriment to
normal freight and passenger operations. The disruption of freight
service would adversely affect our industrial life, payrolls and jobs.
The diversion of commuters to private automobiles would further
congest the overcrowded highways as well as the downtown area.
4. The ultimate solution of the Fourth Street problem is the
Southern Crossing. The statute, as well as the preliminary plans,
provide for an approach which includes a separated crossing along
Fourth Street and over the railroad property, to be constructed at
no expense to the City. If this does not come about, Southern Pacific
has offered to assume a substantial portion of the grade separation
cost at Fourth Street, if the California Public Utilities Commission
deems a separation necessary.
5. The California Public Utilities Commission has been given the
exclusive power (Section 1202 of the Public Utilities Code) to de-
termine the necessity for and to apportion costs in connection with
the construction of a grade separation, such as Fourth Street. The
engineers of the City and the railroad have estimated that a separa-
tion at Fourth Street will cost about $3,500,000. Southern Pacific
has offered to contribute $1,800,000 toward the separation, if the
California Public Utilities Commission deems the separation neces-
sary. The Chief Administrative Officer on August 9, 1954, advised
you concerning this matter as follows:
"... A review had been made of the decisions of the former
Railroad Commission and present State Public Utilities Commission
as to the allocation of costs in most grade separation cases and it
was found that 50 per cent appears to be the highest the Commission
exacts from a carrier."
Thus, it appears in connection with a grade separation at Fourth
Street the City could be put to the expenditure of at least $1,600,000,
which expenditure could be rendered obsolete by the Southern
Crossing.
6. II ;my separation is built across Fourth Street and over the
railroad property, plans developed by the engineers of the City and
MONDAY, AUGUST 22. 1955 603
the railroad require the condemnation of much property and the
removal of that property from the tax rolls.
7. With the opening of the freeways connecting the Bayshore
Highway and Bay Bridge, much of the congestion and traffic which
heretofore existed in the neighborhood of Fourth and Townsend
Streets has been removed to the new freeways.
8. The proposed ordinance was introduced on October 25, 1954,
and was pending before the Police Committee for several months.
Although numerous hearings were held, I am informed by the
Chairman of the Police Committee that not a single citizen or civic
organization appeared in support of the proposed ordinance.
9. The ordinance as presently framed is punitive in character and
hence ill-advised.
10. The ordinance as drawn would appear to apply to the em-
ployees of the State Belt Railroad operations. It is extremely
doubtful if the City has jurisdiction over the State Belt Railroad.
The ordinance should be specific upon the subject so that all con-
cerned can understand its application.
11. Southern Pacific Company has advised that, as soon as the
detailed plans for the Southern Crossing are available, the Southern
Pacific engineers will work in cooperation with the City's engineers
to assist the State engineers in the preparation of final plans which
will solve the Fourth Street situation.
The Chief Administrative Officer informed the Board that con-
ferences had been held with Southern Pacific officials looking to
the construction of a Fourth Street overpass. It was decided to
await a report by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Com-
mission regarding the construction of a ramp in the area, which
would join the Southern Crossing. The Southern Pacific Company
stated it would not be interested in a grade separation unless ordered
to construct same by the State Public Utilities Commission.
Supervisor McMahon stated she would vote against the legislation
if she were given some assurance that Fourth Street would not be
blocked during commuting hours.
The Mayor pointed out that if an overpass is necessary and ordered
by the State Public Utilities Commission, the Southern Pacific Com-
pany would absorb more than 50 per cent of the cost.
Supervisor Blake declared that the Mayor had brought forth
salient points of which he was not apprized and, accordingly, he
moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the measure be re-
referred to the Police Committee.
Motion temporarily withdrawn, pending statement by Supervisor
Carberry.
Supervisor Carberry stated he sympathized with the stand taken
by Supervisor McAteer but that re-reference to committee would
accomplish no good purpose. He suggested that consideration be
continued for a period of two weeks. He then asked Supervisor
McAteer if traffic data the latter had obtained from the Director of
Traffic had been made known to the Southern Pacific officials.
To this query, Supervisor McAteer replied that he had been in-
formed that the Director of Traffic has contacted the Southern Pacific
on the matter.
Supervisor Carberry suggested that the Board vote down the
motion to re-refer the measure to committee and he will then make
a motion for continuance for a period of two weeks and in the
meantime an inquiry will be directed to the Southern Pacific as to
the reason for delays beyond a reasonable length of time.
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Supervisor Blake stated that in view of the statements of the
Mayor, he would move for re-reference to committee. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor McCarty stated he would vote for re-reference to com-
mittee for the reason that the matter of duration of layovers was
not discussed at the hearings. Further, in view of the report by the
Director of Traffic regarding layover time of passenger and/or freight
trains, he believed the committee should submit some type of legis-
lation with respect to layover time across Fourth Street.
Supervisor Arnold expressed the hope that the Board would re-
refer the measure to committee. He reminded the Board that the
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Commission would render its
report by the end of the year. That certain answers would be forth-
coming in the report which, in turn, must be considered by the
committee and not by the Board, and the committee could then
come up with legislation which could appropriately be considered
by the Board.
Supervisor McMahon stated she would vote for re-reference with
the hope that the matter will again be reheard, supplemented by
future reports from the California Toll Bridge Authority and the San
Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Commission.
Supervisor Ferdon suggested that the Clerk of the Committee im-
mediately write to all interested parties, including the Santa Fe,
Western Pacific, Southern Pacific and State Belt Line railroads, and
ask them if they could offer any alternative plan in the way of
legislation.
The suggestion was referred to the Police Committee.
Supervisor Dobbs urged re-reference to committee, pointing out
that he had attentively listened to all of the arguments put forth
for a Fourth Street overpass, but that nothing had been mentioned
with respect to the construction of a new railroad depot. The Bay
Area Rapid Transit Commission should consider this possibility in
its study; the City Planning Commission and other interested city
departments should study the idea of having the new depot relocated
and should submit their recommendations; consideration should be
given to requesting our City Attorney to appear before the State
Public Utilities Commission demanding that we have a new station,
and if these plans materialize, there would be no need for a Fourth
Street crossing. Supervisor Dobbs concluded by stating that when
such reports have been received, he will submit legislation on the
matter.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to re-refer to com-
mittee and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McCarty,
McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McAteer — 4.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following rec-
ommendation of Judiciary Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Ordered Submitted.
Adding Section 34.2 to the Charter to Provide for the Position of Con-
fidential Secretary in the Offices of the City Attorney and Public
Defender.
File No. 13091
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1955 605
Ordered submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendations of Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $1,963,835, to Provide for Old Age Security, Aid to
Needy Blind and Aid to Partially Self-Supporting Blind; Amending
the Annual Appropriation Ordinance, and Creating 16 Positions in
the Public Welfare Department.
File No. 13559-1, Ordinance No. 9270 (Series of 1939) .
(2 B408, General Clerk-Stenographers . $275-335 per month
4 B512, General Clerk-Typists 275-330 per month
9 T157. Social Service Worker 320-370 per month
1 T160. Sr. Social Service Worker 385-445 per month
Permanent Salaries $ 49,630
Temporary Salaries 23,435
Old-Age Security 1,800,000
Aid to Needy Blind 85,000
Equipment 5,770)
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 66 and 66.1, Public
Welfare Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13559-2, Ordinance No. 9271 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Judiciary Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Final Passage.
Amending Subdivision (c), Section 221, Article 3, Part I of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, Relating to the Employees' Retirement
System, to Allow Any Persons Occupying the Position of Director of
Any Art Gallery or Memorial Museum Who Resign and Withdraw
Their Contributions from the Retirement System Within 60 Days
Prior to the Date They Normally Would Be Required to Retire
Because of Age, to Continue in Employment by the City and County
as a Director of an Art Gallery or Memorial Museum, Without Limit
as to Age.
File No. 13344, Ordinance No. 9266 (Series of 1939).
August 15, 1955 — Consideration continued to August 22, 1955.
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Finance Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Discharging Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and Tax Collector, Bureau
of Delinquent Revenue Collection, from Further Accountability for
Indebtedness Incurred by Wards, Their Estates or Legally Re-
sponsible Relatives for Maintenance and/or Medical Care Furnished
by the City and County of San Francisco, for the Reason that Col-
lection of Such Amount Is Improbable.
File No. 13572, Resolution No. 15864 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Judiciary Committee, after amendment, out of
order.
No objection and motion carried.
Submitted as Amended.
Amending Section 6 of the Charter Relating to Absence from State and
Vacancies.
File No. 13510
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
In the first paragraph of Section 6, change the number of
days during which an officer of the city and county may
absent himself from the state, from 10 to 21.)
Supervisor Ferdon moved the foregoing amendment; seconded by
Supervisor McMahon.
Supervisor Halley requested that the City Attorney's Office render
a written opinion as to what effect the proposed measure would have,
if approved, on the rules of the Board relating to absence from
Board meetings.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
The roll was thereupon called on the proposed amendment and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
The roll was then called on the measure, as amended, and it was
ordered submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1955 607
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held in the City
and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 8, 1955, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of the City and County of San
Francisco Propositions to Incur Bonded Debts of the City and
County for the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the
City and County of San Francisco of the Following Municipal Im-
provements, To Wit: $54,000,000 for Hetch Hetchy Power; $13,000,000
for a Courthouse; $7,000,000 for Playgrounds and Recreation Centers;
and That the Estimated Cost to the City and County of Said Mu-
nicipal Improvements Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid Out of
the Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of the City and County
and Will Require Expenditures Greater Than the Amounts Allowed
Therefor by the Annual Tax Levy; All in Order to Do and Perform
Any and All of the Matters Hereinabove Referred to; Fixing Rate
of Interest of Said Bonds and Providing for the Levy and Collection
of Taxes to Pay Both Principal and Interest Thereof, Prescribing
Notice to Be Given of Such Election and Consolidating the Special
Election With the General Municipal Election.
File No. 12856-2, Ordinance No. 9265 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held in the City
and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November, 8, 1955, for
the Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of the City and County of
San Francisco a Proposition to Incur a Bonded Debt of the City and
County to the Amount of $11,000,000 for the Acquisition, Construc-
tion and Completion by the City and County of San Francisco of the
Following Municipal Improvement, To Wit: Lands and Sites for
Public Parking, Public Parking Lots, Storage Space, Garages, Single
or Multi Level Structures, and Other Off-Street Parking Facilities
on, under or above the Surface of Any Property, Including Public
Parks, Squares, Lands, Easements or Rights of Way to Be Acquired
by Purchase or Condemnation, Together With Buildings, Structures,
Equipment, Approach Roads, Entrances, Exits, Fencing, Off-Street
Parking Meters, and Other Works, Property or Structures for the
Accommodation of Automotive Vehicles, and Necessary or Convenient
for Adequate Parking Facilities to Relieve the Congestion and to
Facilitate Traffic in the City and County of San Francisco, Provided
That All Lands and Sites so Acquired Be Subject to the Approval
of the Planning Commission of the City and County of San Francisco,
and That the Estimated Cost to the City and County of Said Municipal
Improvement Is and Will Be Too Great to Be Paid out of the
Ordinary Annual Income and Revenue of the City and County and
Will Require an Expenditure Greater Than the Amount Allowed
Therefor by the Annual Tax Levy; All in Order to Do and Perform
Any and All of the Matters Hereinabove Referred to for the Acquisi-
tion, Construction and Completion of Off-Street Parking Facilities
Within the City and County of San Francisco; Fixing Rate of In-
terest of Said Bonds and Providing for the Levy and Collection of
Taxes to Pay Both Principal and Interest Thereof, Prescribing Notice
to Be Given of Such Election and Consolidating the Special Election
With the General Municipal Election.
File No. 13397-2, Ordinance No. 9267 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
No: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
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Approving Agreement Modifying Lease of Aquatic Park Building and
Certain Adjacent Land Areas Between the Recreation and Park
Commission and the San Francisco Maritime Museum Association,
Inc., to Permit the Use and Occupancy of Certain Space on the Beach
Floor of the Aquatic Park Building.
File No. 6377-2, Ordinance No. 9264 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of M. Stephanie Burge
and John Burge Against the City and County by the Payment of $850.
File No. 13553, Ordinance No. 9268 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Janet S. Barry
Against the City and County of San Francisco by the Payment of $100.
File No. 13554, Ordinance No. 9269 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Leslie A. Danielsen
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13562, Ordinance No. 9272 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Appropriating $1,375, Board of Supervisors, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13490-1, Ordinance No. 9263 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Renewal of Lease With Harry M. B. and Margaretha M. L.
Cordes of Ground Floor Space in Building Located at 498 Sanchez
Street, Required for a Health Center.
File No. 12174-1, Resolution No. 15843 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
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Confirming Sale of City-Owned Surplus Land to George L. Burger,
et ux., for $10,000.
File No. 13410-2, Resolution No. 15846 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Refund of Amount of $92.92 Erroneously Paid as Personal
Property Taxes by R. U. Delapenha and Company, Inc.
File No. 13422, Resolution No. 15847 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for August and September; List Dated August 22,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15851 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15852 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15853 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15854 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15855 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
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Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15856 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Re-reference to Committee.
Approving the Administration of Examination by the Civil Service
Commission for One Qualified Resident Applicant for the Class of
Q63 Criminologist.
File No. 13543-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that
the foregoing measure be re-referred to committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Attendance of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at
the Annual Meeting of the County Supervisors' Association of Cali-
fornia, to Be Held at Monterey, California, During the Period Sep-
tember 14-17, 1955.
File No. 13606, Resolution No. 15869 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Granting Extension of Time to November 1, 1955, for Awarding of
Department of Public Works' Contract for the Construction of the
Ortega Branch Library.
File No. 13564, Resolution No. 15862 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Clerk of the Municipal Court and
Various Members of His Staff at the Annual Meeting of the Associa-
tion of Municipal Court Clerks of California, to Be Held at Beverly
Hills, California, September 8-10, 1955.
File No. 13565, Resolution No. 15863 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Manager of the Municipal Railway at
the Annual Meeting of the American Transit Association to Be Held
at Boston, Mass., September 26-29, 1955, and to Proceed to Allentown,
Pa., for the Purpose of Inspecting Mock-Up Model for the 170 Buses
Being Manufactured for the Municipal Railway.
File No. 13579, Resolution No. 15865 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Edith M. Gitsham
and Mildred M. Colburn for $18,500, Required for the Market Street-
Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13580, Resolution No. 15866 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Erto'la, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Attendance of a Representative of the Controller's Office
at the Seminar for Assessors to Be Held at the University of Cali-
fornia, Berkeley, California, August 22-26, 1955.
File No. 13582, Resolution No. 15867 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Attendance of a Senior City Planner at the Annual Planning
Conference of The American Society of Planning Officials, to Be
Held at Montreal, Canada, September 25-29, 1955.
File No. 13583, Resolution No. 15868 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Dismissal of Action by the City and County of San Fran-
cisco Against Helen Seiter, et al., Seeking an Injunction and Abate-
ment of a Nuisance.
File No. 13566. Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $5,000, Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, for Position
of Assistant Engineer I (Civil); Abolishing Position of Chief of Party.
File No. 13571-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 45.1, Public Works,
Bureau of Engineering — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13571-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Appropriating $441.08, Fire Department, for Retroactive Holiday
Overtime.
File No. 13574, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,973.29, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Retroactive
Wages Due Litigants for Period July 1, 1946, to June 30, 1950,
Superior Court Action No. 412545.
File No. 13575, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Appropriating $6,600, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Payment of Proportionate Share of the Cost of Operation of the
San Carlos Sewage Treatment Plant.
File No. 13576, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Appropriating $125, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Overtime.
File No. 13578, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Approving and Accepting Performance Bond of the Oliver Rousseau
Organization as Principal and the United Pacific Insurance Company
as Surety, for Faithful Performance of Street Work in Postel Heights,
and Terminating Performance Bond of City Title Insurance Company
as Principal and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as
Surety.
File No. 8486-2, Resolution No. 15841 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of Michigan Street Between
Twenty-second and Humboldt Streets.
File No. 8866-1, Resolution No. 15842 (Series of 1939).
(Not in conflict with the Master Plan.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Re-reference to Committee.
Approving Rider to Performance Bond Decreasing Amount of Bond
from $37,857.20 to $25,000 for Street Improvements Within Lawton
Heights Subdivision.
File No. 9431-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1955 613
Discussion.
It was brought out that more than 50 per cent of the obligations
of the contractor had been performed and that the amount of the
surety bond should be reduced accordingly.
Supervisor Arnold maintained the position that the surety bond
should be kept at its original amount and would accordingly vote
against the measure.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure and it lost by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, McAteer,
McMahon — 6.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Rescission.
Supervisor Carberry moved rescission of Board action; motion
seconded by Supervisor Blake and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley— 6.
Noes: Supervisors Arnold, Christopher, McAteer, McMahon — 4.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Supervisor Carberry thereupon moved that the pending measure
be re-referred to the Streets Committee. Motion seconded by Super-
visor Blake and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley— 7.
Noes: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adopted.
Approving Map Showing the Widening of the Intersection of Dorman
and Palou Avenues.
File No. 13505, Resolution No. 15859 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Approving Map Showing the Opening of a Portion of Garden Street,
and Dedicating Same to Be an Open, Public Street.
File No. 13506, Resolution No. 15860 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Granting Revocable Permission to Mary's Help Hospital to Construct
an Enclosed Pedestrian Bridge Across Brosnan Street.
File No. 13514, Resolution No. 15861 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
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Passage for Second Reading.
Ordering the Improvement of Excelsior Avenue Between Athens and
Moscow Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of
$3,800.
File No. 10424, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Changing or Modifying the Official Grades on Mangels Avenue Between
Baden and Hamerton Avenue.
File No. 12522-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of a Portion of Montcalm Street,
Certain Intersections and a Crossing.
File No. 13069, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of a Public
Service Easement Located Between Lots 7 and 8, Block 2840, Forest
Hill.
File No. 13133-1, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Twenty-third and
White Streets.
File No. 13552, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Thrift Street Between Ply-
mouth Avenue and Summit Street and Extending City Aid in Ap-
proximate Amount of $2,900.
File No. 13569, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Colby and Sixteenth
Streets.
File No. 13590, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Ordered Submitted.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee was taken
up:
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1955 615
Amending Section 16 of the Charter Relating to Emergency Measures
and Effective Date of Ordinances.
File No. 13530
Ordered Submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Judiciary Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Argument Favoring Proposition "A" on the Ballot for
November 8, 1955, Relating to a Bond Issue in Amount of $54,000,000
for Construction of Power Plants at Early Intake and Cherry River.
File No. 12856-3, Resolution No. 15844 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Argument Favoring Proposition "C" on the Ballot for
November 8, 1955, Relating to a Bond Issue in Amount of $7,000,000
for Extension and Improvement of Playgrounds and Recreation
Centers.
File No. 13396-2, Resolution No. 15845 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar was taken up:
Appropriating $1,700, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, from
the Emergency Reserve Fund, for the Repair of Hazardous Holes in
the Sidewalk Around the Lagoon Area; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13585, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
foregoing measure be referred to Finance Committee.
No objection and so ordered.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Russell L. Wolden, Assessor, September 10-De-
cember 9; George T. Rockrise, Art Commissioner, August 22-
September 2; Supervisor Matthew C. Carberry, August 25-September
13; Bert W. Levit, Member of the Board of Education, September
11-17, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15848 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Dan P. Maher.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15850 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Arnold moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Inviting the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity to Hold Its 1956 Convention
in San Francisco.
Supervisor Arnold presented, as a recommendation of the Finance
Committee:
File No. 13618, Resolution No. 15870 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Motion Authorizing Submission of Request to Controller for Transfer
of $1,000 from Legislative Expense to Convention Expense.
Supervisor Arnold presented the following motion as a recom-
mendation of the Finance Committee:
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be authorized to submit
request to the Controller for transfer of $1,000 from Legislative
Expense, Board of Supervisors, to Convention Expenses, Board of
Supervisors, for expenses in connection with 1955 Annual Convention
of the County Supervisors' Association of California, to be held at
Monterey, September 14-17, 1955.
File No. 13602
Supervisor Ferdon stated he would vote against the measure, con-
tending that it constituted an improper expenditure of public funds.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Providing Revenue and Levying Taxes for City and County Purposes
and for San Francisco Unified School District Purposes for the Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 1956.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13621, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year
1955-56 by Making Provisions for Payment of Increased Compensa-
tions for Judges of the Municipal and Superior Courts and Their
Attaches; Creating Six Positions of Deputy Clerk in the Municipal
Court and One Position of Domestic Relations Case Investigator in
the Superior Court; Giving Effect to the Final Budget of the San
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1955 617
Francisco Unified School District, and Providing for Payment of Tax
Judgments and Adjustment of Revenue Estimates.
Supervisor Arnold presented:
File No. 13620. Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Welcoming Harry S. Truman.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13619, Resolution No. 15871 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Blake moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
In Memoriam — Leo A. Cunningham.
Jointly presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15849 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Congratulating the California Electronic Industry and the West Coast
Electronic Show and Convention.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15858 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Meeting of Board of Directors. Golden Gate Bridge and Highway
District, on Reduction of Bridge Fare.
Supervisor Ferdon informed the Board of the meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District on
Thursday, August 25, 1955, at which discussion would be had looking
to a possible reduction in auto tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge.
He thereupon requested that the City Attorney be immediately
contacted for the purpose of preparing all pertinent data which would
substantiate a reduction in tolls.
He also moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, that the Chair-
man of the Streets Committee" together with a Deputy City Attorney,
be authorized to attend the meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, scheduled for Thursday,
August 25. 10:30 a. m., Administration Building, Toll Plaza, for the
purpose of urging a reduction in automobile tolls.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
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Reference to Judiciary Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon presented a ballot argument favoring approval
of bond issue of $13,000,000 relating to the construction of a court-
house, and asked that steps be taken to reduce the size of the argu-
ment.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Halley announced a meeting of the County, State and
National Affairs Committee for Wednesday, August 31, 1955, at 2:30
p. m. in connection with the proposed purchase of the Butano Forest.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim Week of September 17-23, 1955, as
"Constitution Week."
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 15857 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley presented copy of letter addressed to the Clerk
of the Board from the City Attorney, to which was attached copy of
a measure establishing a City and County Merit Award Board.
Referred to Finance Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There benig no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:47
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors September 12, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and anoroved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In the meeting of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
August 29, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher,, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Carberry excused from attendance. (On official leave
of absence.)
Taken Up Out of Order.
Supervisor McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that
the rules be suspended to permit the following to be taken up out
of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Harold H. Jones.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15876 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved that
the rules be suspended to permit the following to be taken up out
of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Edwin F. Chase.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15875 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved
adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
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620 MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955
Remarks of President Christopher upon the Resignation of Supervisor
Arnold.
Supervisor Christopher: It was much to my surprise and deep
regret that Supervisor Arnold has indicated that he was going to
resign from office on September 1st. I do not know if I have ever
seen a more qualified and more sincere public officer than Supervisor
Arnold. When I was selecting the membership of the committees I
requested Supervisor Arnold to assume the Chairmanship of the
Finance Committee, and I was both pleased and happy when he
consented. The resignation of Supervisor Arnold will be a loss not
only to the Board of Supervisors but to all of the people of San
Francisco. I have been pleased to work with you, Supervisor Arnold,
and I wish you every success in the future.
Communications.
From General Manager of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway
District, advising that on August 26th, the Board of Directors ordered
the reduction of automobile cash toll on the Golden Gate Bridge
from 30 cents to 25 cents and the 40-trip 45-day commute ticket from
$8 to 7, effective 11:00 p. m., September 30, 1955.
Filed.
From Redwood Empire Supervisors' Unit, announcing meeting of
the Joint Interim Committee on Transportation, September 9-10, at
Eureka.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
From Russell L. Wolden, Assessor, explaining his reason for re-
questing a leave of absence between the dates September 10-De-
cember 9, 1955.
Copy to each member of the Board; filed.
Taken Up Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley requested permission to present the following
out of order.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor Halley presented communications from Mrs. Beth
Robertson, John and Dora Zillich and Anita Mangels, protesting the
proposed assessment for the improvement of portions of Flint and
Sixteenth Streets.
Referred to Streets Committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Authorizing Dismissal of Action by the City and County of San Fran-
cisco Against Helen Seiter, et al., Seeking an Injunction and Abate-
ment of a Nuisance.
File No. 13566, Ordinance No. 9278 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Appropriating $5,000, Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, for Position
of Assistant Engineer I (Civil); Abolishing Position of Chief of Party.
File No. 13571-1, Ordinance No. 9280 (Series of 1939).
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 45.1, Public Works,
Bureau of Engineering — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13571-2, Ordinance No. 9287 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Appropriating $441.08, Fire Department, for Retroactive Holiday
Overtime.
File No. 13574, Ordinance No. 9281 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Appropriating $2,973.29, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Retroactive
Wages Due Litigants for Period July 1, 1946, to June 30, 1950,
Superior Court Action No. 412545.
File No. 13575, Ordinance No. 9282 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Appropriating $6,600, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Payment of Proportionate Share of the Cost of Operation of the San
Carlos Sewage Treatment Plant.
File No. 13576, Ordinance No. 9283 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Appropriating $125, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Overtime.
File No. 13578, Ordinance No. 9284 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Excelsior Avenue Between Athens and
Moscow Streets and Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount of
$3,800.
File No. 10424, Ordinance No. 9273 (Series of 1939).
622 MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Changing or Modifying the Official Grades on Mangels Avenue Between
Baden and Hamerton Avenue.
File No. 12522-1, Ordinance No. 9274 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of a Portion of Montcalm Street,
Certain Intersections and a Crossing.
File No. 13069, Ordinance No. 9275 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of a Public
Service Easement Located Between Lots 7 and 8, Block 2840, Forest
Hill.
File No. 13133-1, Ordinance No. 9276 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Twenty-third and
White Streets.
File No. 13552, Ordinance No. 9277 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Thrift Street Between Ply-
mouth Avenue and Summit Street and Extending City Aid in Ap-
proximate Amount of $2,900.
File No. 13569, Ordinance No. 9279 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Colby and Sixteenth
Streets.
File No. 13590, Ordinance No. 9286 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955 623
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Various Liens Recorded by the Department of
Public Health and or Public Welfare Department.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15877 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated August 23, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 15878 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for August and September; List Dated August 29,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15879 (Series of 1939).
.Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for September and October; List Dated August 29,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15880 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1953-54 and 1954-55.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 15881 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from The Stoneson
Development Corporation for $22,500, Required for a Library Site,
and Repealing Resolution No. 15793 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13493-1, Resolution No. 15882 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
624 MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955
Granting Extension of Time to October 4, 1955, for Awarding of
Recreation and Park Commission Contract for Construction of the
North Beach Recreation Center and Swimming Pool.
File No. 13523-2, Resolution No. 15883 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Exempting Position of L375, Chief, Division of Tuberculosis Control,
from Residence Requirements of the Charter, Effective Only for
Next Following Civil Service Examination.
File No. 13587, Resolution No. 15884 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Waiving Presentation of Lost Spring Valley Bond Coupon No. 32826
and Authorizing Payment of $22.50 to the Oakland Central Office of
the First Western Bank and Trust Company.
File No. 13589, Resolution No. 15885 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Fixing Wage Schedules for Private Employment on Public Contracts.
File No. 13591, Resolution No. 15886 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Approving Third Amendatory Contract Amending Contract for an
Advance (UR Calif. A-8), Between the Redevelopment Agency and
the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administra-
tion, for Diamond Heights Project No. UR Calif. 2-1.
File No. 13593-1, Resolution No. 15887 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola.
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Approving Requisition No. 11 and Certificate of Purposes in Support
Thereof, for an Advance of Funds to the Redevelopment Agency by
the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administra-
tion, in Sum of $58,635, for the Period September 1, 1955, to and
including January 31, 1956, Pursuant to Provisions of Contract for
Advance (UR Calif. A-8) as Amended, for Diamond Heights Approved
Redevelopment Project UR Calif. 2-1.
File No. 13593-2, Resolution No. 15888 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955 625
Approving Third Amendatory Contract Amending Contract for an
Advance (UR Calif. A-ll), Between the Redevelopment Agency and
the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administra-
tion, for Western Addition Project No. UR Calif. 2-2.
File No. 13594-1, Resolution No. 15889 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Approving Requisition No. 9 and Certificate of Purposes in Support
Thereof for an Advance of Funds for the Redevelopment Agency by
the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Urban Renewal Administra-
tion, in Sum of $32,970, for Period from September 1, 1955, to and
including February 28, 1956, Pursuant to Provisions of Contract for
Advance (UR Calif. A-ll) as Amended, for Western Addition Ap-
proved Redevelopment Project UR Calif. 2-2.
File No. 13594-2, Resolution No. 15890 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty— 2.
Authorizing Attendance of the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation
at the Annual Conference of the National Recreation Association to
Be Held at Denver, Colorado, September 27-October 1, 1955.
File No. 13595, Resolution No. 15891 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Bettie Belle Thomas for $169,
Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13596, Resolution No. 15892 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Execution of Lease Between the City and County as Lessee,
and Jack Pisani, as Lessor, Covering Third Floor Space in Building
at 700 Montgomery Street, Required as Offices for the Public De-
fender.
File No. 13597, Resolution No. 15893 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Franklin A.
Reynolds, et ux., for $15,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola
Drive Widening.
File No. 13598, Resolution No. 15894 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
626 MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Niels M. Nielsen, et ux., for
$182, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13599, Resolution No. 15895 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from William Robinson, et ux., for
$25, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13600, Resolution No. 15896 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Transfer of Unclaimed Duplicate Tax Payments to the
General Fund.
File No. 13605, Resolution No. 15897 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Frediano Giorgi for $107,
Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13608, Resolution No. 15898 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Caterina Chiotti, for $118,
Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13609, Resolution No. 15899 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Department of Veterans'
Affairs, State of California, for $25, Required for the Candlestick Point
Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13610, Resolution No. 15900 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Henry J. Boehle, for $26,
Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13611, Resolution No. 15901 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955 627
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Appropriating $9,231, Public Works, for Creation of the Following
Positions: 1 Account Clerk and 1 Accountant II, Bureau of Accounts;
1 General Clerk-Typist in Bureau of Traffic Engineering; Abolishing
1 Position of General Clerk-Typist in the General Office; 1 Position
of General Clerk-Stenographer in the Bureau of Traffic Engineering,
and 1 Position of Senior Clerk in the Bureau of Accounts.
File No. 13495-1, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 40, 41 and 46b, Public
Works — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13495-2, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $5,020, Sealer of Weights and Measures, for Position of
Inspector of Weights and Measures and for the Purchase of One
Panel Truck.
File No. 13586-1, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McCarty — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 65, Sealer of Weights
and Measures — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13586-2, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisory Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Bennie Leonard
Against the City and County by the Payment of $75.
File No. 13588, Ordinance N«». (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
The Board resumed consideration of the following measures here-
tofore considered and temporarily postponed:
Appropriating $9,231, Public Works, for Creation of the Following
Positions: 1 Account Clerk and 1 Accountant II, Bureau of Accounts;
1 General Clerk-Typist in Bureau of Traffic Engineering; Abolishing
1 Position of General Clerk-Typist in the General Office; 1 Position
of General Clerk-Stenographer in the Bureau of Traffic Engineering,
and 1 Position of Senior Clerk in the Bureau of Accounts.
File No. 13495-1, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
628 MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 40, 41 and 46b, Public
Works — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13495-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Appropriating $12,000, Water Department, for Revamping of Electrical
Installations at Millbrae Yard and Alameda Division Headquarters.
File No. 13592, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim and Litigation of the
City and County Against Helen Morehouse by the Acceptance of
$307.08.
File No. 13603, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola.
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Appropriating $700, Laguna Honda Home, to Provide for the Attendance
of the Superintendent at the Annual Meeting of the American Hos-
pital Association to Be Held at Atlantic City, New Jersey, September
19-22, 1955.
File No. 13607, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year
1955-56 by Making Provisions for Payment of Increased Compensa-
tions for Judges of the Municipal and Superior Courts and Their
Attaches; Creating Six Positions of Deputy Clerks in the Municipal
Court and One Position of Domestic Relations Case Investigator in
the Superior Court; to Give Effect to Final Budget of the San Fran-
cisco Unified School District; to Provide for Payment of Tax Judg-
ments and Adjustment of Revenue Estimates.
Kile No. 13620, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 23, Municipal Court —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13620-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferrion. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 24, Superior Court —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13620-2. Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Providing Revenue and Levying Taxes for City and County Purposes
and for San Francisco Unified School District Purposes for the Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 1956.
File No. 13621, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Board of Education, Non-
Certificated Employees, by Deleting Item No. 7.2, Sec. 83.1, Con-
fidential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools, and Adding
Item No. 22.1, Sec. 83.2.1, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent
of Schools.
File No. 13622. Ordinance No. (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $1,700, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, from
the Emergency Reserve Fund, for Repair of Hazardous Holes in the
Sidewalk Around the Lagoon Area; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13585. Ordinance No. 9285 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold. Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendations of Judiciary Committee were taken
up:
Amending Section 9 of the Charter, Relating to Powers Vested in the
Board of Supervisors, by Eliminating Requirement that the Board
Canvass the Votes Cast at Each Election; and by Eliminating the
Provision Relating to Establishment of a Night University.
File No. 13539
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved that
consideration be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
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Ordered Submitted.
Amending Various Sections of the Charter, as Follows: Section 173,
Relating to the Registrar of Voters, Elections; Section 174, Relating
to Municipal Elections; Section 175, Relating to Nomination of
Elective Officers; Section 176, Relating to Material to Be Mailed to
Voters; Section 177, Relating to Precinct Boards of Election; Section
180, Relating to Petitions, and Section 181, Relating to Special Elec-
tion Fund.
File No. 13540
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved that
consideration be continued for one week.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the matter be continued for
two weeks as he will request to be excused from attendance at next
week's meeting.
Supervisor Ferdon requested permission to withdraw his second.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor Halley requested permission to withdraw his motion.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor McCarty: Have been advised by some of the proponents
for a change in the charter that the amendment has as its objective
the appointment of voluntary registration clerks in various public
places, such as banks, department stores, etc., who would be registra-
tion clerks at no pay on a year-round basis. This would be done so
that when a change in address is made the voluntary clerk would
reregister that person then and there so that the person would not
lose the right to vote.
This charter amendment, I have been informed, would make the
appointment of year-round vountary clerks mandatory. Language
did not make it clear that the appointment of such clerks was con-
templated and I have been advised that that is the intent of this
amendment. If that is the intent it should be made clear today so
that there would be no question later.
Would like to know if that is the intent.
Supervisor Ferdon: It is the intent of the chairman of the com-
mittee. The San Francisco Labor Council submitted one proposed
amendment which stated that the Registrar should appoint such
clerks. Mr. Johns has approved the proposal which provides they
shall be appointed.
Mr. Johns and Mr. Kline debated over what the particular lan-
guage should be. We have not been able to settle the argument as
to the legislative intent of the charter amendment. Mr. Johns
understood that it was the intent of the Judiciary Committee that the
clerks be on a year-round basis. It is the intent that we have them
as long as and whenever necessary. Intent was that we should have
registration clerks appointed in places wherever there was the largest
number of electors when it meets with the approval of the city ad-
ministration. Mr. Johns understood the intent of the amendment.
Supervisor McCarty: As I understand, it is the Committee's intent
that this language would mean that it would be mandatory upon
Mr. Kline to appoint such voluntary non-compensated registration
clerks as might reasonably be necessary under any given circum-
staces at various locations that would effect a large registration.
Generally speaking is that the intent?
Supervisor Ferdon: That is not the intent. We say "such registra-
tion clerks as are necessary." It has been pointed out that Mr.
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Toomcy and Mr. Kline were opposed to this language until it was
pointed out that the language is from the Elections Code.
It is our understanding that at times they may have to pay for
registration clerks. It is the intent of the committee in its recom-
mendation that this proposed charter amendment provides for regis-
tration clerks whenever necessary at any place and the number is
to be worked out either on a voluntary or a remunerative basis
when it is shown to be necessary that registration clerks be placed
for the registration of voters.
Supervisor McCarty: Believe that in accordance with the manda-
tory provisions of the charter that there would be year-round volun-
tary clerks and that the decision would not be left up to the judgment
of Mr. Kline as to when such clerks should be appointed.
Supervisor Ferdon: It is the committee's belief that it is mandatory
that such appointments be made.
Supervisor Ferdon explained the various sections in the proposed
charter amendment:
Section 173 — Registrar of Voters.
There being no objection it was approved.
Section 174 — Municipal Elections.
There being no objection it was approved.
Section 175 — Nomination of Elective Officers.
After objections by some of the members of the Board, Supervisor
Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Arnold, moved that in the second
paragraph, starting on the fifth line from the end, delete the double
parentheses before the word "provided" and also after the last word
in the paragraph, "withdrawing."
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Supervisor Ferdon. seconded by Supervisor Arnold, moved that
the second paragraph, on the fourth line from the end, delete the
word "thirty" and substitute in lieu thereof the word "thirty-five."
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Section 176 — Material to be Mailed to Voters.
There being no objection it was approved.
Section 177 — Precinct Board of Election.
There being no objection it was approved.
Section 180— Petitions.
There being no objection it was approved.
Section 181 — Special Election Fund.
There being no objection it was approved.
Ordered submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
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Adopted.
Authorizing Argument Favoring Proposition "B" on the Ballot for
November 8, 1955, Relating to a Bond Issue in the Amount of
$13,000,000 for the Construction of a Court House.
File No. 13395-2, Resolution No. 15872 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Argument Favoring Proposition "D" on the Ballot for
November 8, 1955, Relating to a Bond Issue in the Amount of
$11,000,000 for Off-Street Parking Facilities.
File No. 13397-3, Resolution No. 15873 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer in explaining his vote stated that he would
vote against the matter based on his previously stated opposition to
the proposed bond issue. He further stated that he believed that the
ballot argument gives one the impression that all of the projects
would be done within the $11,000,000 when everybody knows that
there will be private capital involved.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Adopted.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Declaring that an Emergency Exists Requiring Immediate Improvement
of El Camino Del Mar and Authorizing the Director of Public Works
to Call for Bids and Execute the Work in the Most Expeditious
Manner.
File No. 13634, Resolution No. 15902 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry— 1.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of his Honor, the Mayor, was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Leave of Absence — Fred D. Parr, Vice President, Recreation and Park
Commission, September 14-21 and 28-30, 1955, With Permission to
Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15874 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Arnold, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisory Carberry — 1.
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ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
A Tribute to Byron Arnold.
Supervisor Dobbs, jointly with all members of the Board, presented:
File No. 13639, Resolution No. 15903 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by all members of the Board, moved
adoption.
Supervisor Dobbs: It has been a great pleasure to have worked
with Supervisor Arnold on the Finance Committee, and I know
that I speak for all members of the Board when I say I am sorry to
see Supervisor Arnold resign.
Supervisor Halley: I can honestly say that I would recommend
Mr. Arnold to anyone who would ever need his services. San Fran-
cisco has lost a valuable official.
Supervisor Ertola: I have known Mr. Arnold for many years and
he is just what the resolution says. I wish him every success in the
future.
Supervisor McAteer: All of us will cherish the friendship that we
have had with Supervisor Arnold and all appreciate the intelligence
with which he has approached the many problems which have faced
him.
Supervisor McCarty: It will be many years before San Francisco
will get such a splendid public official as Supervisor Arnold. We are
sorry to see Supervisor Arnold leave, and hope that we will see him
many times in the future.
Supervisor Ferdon: Thanks for just being Byron Arnold. It has
been a great experience and I wish you well. Best of luck.
Supervisor McMahon: I have heard all of you state about the
great loss that the city will suffer, but I take it as a personal loss.
Before I was inducted into office I received a great deal of advice
how to vote and act as a Supervisor, but the best advice I received
was from Mayor Robinson when he advised me that if I needed any
help and advice I could get it from his friend, Supervisor Arnold.
Supervisor Blake: I have known Supervisor Arnold for many years
and consider it a personal loss when Supervisor Arnold leaves this
Board. I hope to see Supervisor Arnold many times before this Board.
Supervisor Christopher: I have already expressed my sentiments,
but again I wish to reiterate that we are suffering a great loss in the
resignation of Supervisor Arnold.
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved that Su-
pervisor Arnold be excused from voting.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Excused from Voting: Supervisor Arnold — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Request for Installation of Stop Sign on Spruce Street Near California
Street.
Supervisor Blake presented a communication from the Laurel
Heights Improvement Association of San Francisco, Inc., urging the
installation of a "stop sign" on Spruce Street near California Street.
Referred to Police Committee.
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Comments Re Meeting of Board of Directors of Golden Gate Bridge
and Highway District.
Supervisor Blake stated that he had attended the meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District
relative to reduction in tolls, and he was very much pleased that the
Board of Directors agreed with the stand taken by the Board of
Supervisors.
Request for Use of Supervisors' Meeting Room.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from the Re-
development Agency requesting permission to use Room 228 on Sep-
tember 20th, 3:00 p. m., for the purpose of holding a public hearing;
and also a communication from the Coro Foundation requesting
permission to use Room 228 on various days during the months of
September, October and November.
No objection and permission granted.
Appointment of Acting Mayors.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from his Honor,
the Mayor, advising that, in view of the change in the membership
of the Board, during his absence from the City he was designating
Supervisor Ertola to serve as Acting Mayor for the period September
7-17; and Supervisor Halley to serve as Acting Mayor for the period
September 18-October 19, 1955.
Ordered filed.
Adopted.
Requesting Mayor to Proclaim Monday, October 10, 1955, "DiMaggio
Invitational Golf Tournament Day."
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13640, Resolution No. 15904 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Tagging of Southern Pacific Trains for Blocking City Streets.
Supervisor McAteer read an article from the San Francisco Exami-
ner wherein it was stated that a Lodi policeman had issued traffic
citations to both the engineer and conductor of a Southern Pacific
train that was blocking a city street.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the Police Department be re-
quested to keep in constant contact with the Lodi Police Department
to determine what happens to this particular traffic citation and
find out whether legal staff of the Southern Pacific Company engages
private counsel to fight this particular citation, and that he would
like the Chief to keep him advised.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor McAteer also called attention to a communication he
had received from a Mr. Raymond Spooner relative to the prohibition
of trains blocking city streets in El Paso, Texas.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor, the Mayor, to Proclaim the Week of October 8.
1955, as "Emergencies Don't Wait Week."
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13641, Resolution No. 15905 (Series of 1939).
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Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Arnold, Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Remarks by Supervisor Arnold.
I am deeply moved by the expressions of my colleagues today, and
in the resolution that was adopted.
In leaving the Board I am touched with mingled feelings. I am
grateful to Mayor Robinson for appointing me and to the people
who elected me to this office, and for the opportunity of working
with the members of this Board.
It was indeed a pleasure to form warm friendships with the
President and the members of the Finance Committee. I thank all
of the members of the Board for the cooperation given on the many
matters presented over the past four years.
I appreciate the treatment given me by the press and the depart-
ment heads and their cooperation with the Finance Committee. I
appreciate my friendship with Mr. Brooks, the Chief Administrative
Officer. It was a very wonderful thing to me to know of the great
ability and the conscientious attitude of the various department heads
in the city government.
I will hope to continue these warm friendships that I have made
over the period of years with the members of the Board and hope
that in the near future I will be able to be of some service to the
people of San Francisco in a public capacity.
ADJOURNMENT.
a
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:45
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors September 19, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 37
Tuesday, September 6, 1955
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Tuesday,
September 6, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Dobbs on authorized leave. (See below.)
Supervisor Ferdon noted present at 2: 20 p. m.
Supervisor Dobbs Excused.
Supervisor Dobbs left word, asking that he be excused from Board
attendance. Accordingly, Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by
Supervisor Ertola, that permission be so granted.
No objection and motion carried.
Late Appearance of Supervisor Ferdon.
Supervisor Ferdon sent word advising that he would be in attend-
ance later in the afternoon.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors sitting as
a Board of Equalization and covering the periods of Tuesday, July 5;
Monday, July 11; Monday, July 18; Monday, July 25; Monday, Au-
gust 1, and Monday, August 8, 1955, as well as those covering the
regular Board meetings held on Monday, August 1; Monday, August 8,
and Monday, August 15, 1955, were considered read and approved.
Communications.
From League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, notice of
dinner meeting to be held on Thursday, September 8, at Rickey's
Studio Inn.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Controller: (1) report on cost and effect of approving
charter amendments providing an annual uniform allowance of $150
to members of the Fire and Police Departments; (2) report on cost
and effect of approving a charter amendment to provide an increase
of $25 per month to retired members of the Police Department who
were members of the Retirement System under Sections 168 or 168.1.
Considered in connection with calendar items; filed.
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From Retirement System, report on proposed charter amendment
to provide for $25 per month increase in retirement allowances of
miscellaneous officers and employees retired under Section 165 of
the Charter, prior to July 1, 1952.
Considered in connection with calendar item; filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $9,231, Public Works, for Creation of the Following Posi-
tions: 1 Account Clerk and 1 Accountant II, Bureau of Accounts;
1 General Clerk-Typist in Bureau of Traffic Engineering; Abolishing
1 Position of General Clerk-Typist in the General Office; 1 Position
of General Clerk-Stenographer in the Bureau of Traffic Engineering,
and 1 Position of Senior Clerk in the Bureau of Accounts.
File No. 13495-1, Ordinance No. 9292 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections, 40, 41 and 46b, Public
Works — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13495-2, Ordinance No. 9293 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $5,020, Sealer of Weights and Measures, for Position
of Inspector of Weights and Measures and for the Purchase of One
Panel Truck.
File No. 13586-1, Ordinance No. 9294 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 65, Sealer of Weights
and Measures — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13586-2, Ordinance No. 9295 Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Bennie Leonard
Against the City and County by the Payment of $75.
File No. 13588, Ordinance No. 9296 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
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Appropriating $12,000, Water Department, for Revamping of Electrical
Installations at Millbrae Yard and Alameda Division Headquarters.
File No. 13592, Ordinance No. 9297 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Compromise and Settlement of Claim and Litigation of the
City and County Against Helen Morehouse by the Acceptance of
$307.08.
File No. 13603, Ordinance No. 9298 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $700, Laguna Honda Home, to Provide for the Attendance
of the Superintendent at the Annual Meeting of the American Hospital
Association to Be Held at Atlantic City, New Jersey, September
19-22, 1955.
File No. 13607, Ordinance No. 9299 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year
1955-56 by Making Provisions for Payment of Increased Compensa-
tions for Judges of the Municipal and Superior Courts and Their
Attaches; Creating Six Positions of Deputy Clerk in the Municipal
Court and One Position of Domestic Relations Case Investigator in
the Superior Court; to Give Effect to Final Budget of the San
Francisco Unified School District; to Provide for Payment of Tax
Judgments and Adjustment of Revenue Estimates.
File No. 13620, Ordinance No. 9288 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 23, Municipal Court —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13620-1, Ordinance No. 9289 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 24, Superior Court —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13620-2, Ordinance No. 9290 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
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Providing Revenue and Levying Taxes for City and County Purposes
and for San Francisco Unified School District Purposes for the Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 1956.
File No. 13621, Ordinance No. 9291 (Series of 1939) .
(Tax rate fixed at $7.02.)
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Board of Education, Non-
Certificated Employees, by Deleting Item No. 7.2, Sec. 83.1, Confi-
dential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools, and Adding Item
No. 22.1, Sec. 83.2.1, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent of
Schools.
File No. 13622, Ordinance No. 9300 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
considered, was taken up:
Amending Section 9 of the Charter, Relating to Powers Vested in the
Board of Supervisors, by Eliminating Requirement that the Board
Canvass the Votes Cast at Each Election; and by Eliminating the
Provision Relating to Establishment of a Night University.
File No. 13539
There being no objection, consideration of the foregoing measure
was temporarily postponed, pending appearance of Supervisor Ferdon.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following measures from the Finance Committee were taken
up:
(Note: In each of the following instances where Finance Committee
measures were involved, Supervisor McCarty moved either adoption
or passage for second reading. Motion seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Mahon.)
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15910 (Series of 1939).
(John P. Melia, aka John P. O'Malley $250.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated August 30, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 15911 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
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Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for September and October, 1955; List Dated Sep-
tember 6, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15912 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Certain Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of
Taxes for Fiscal Year 1954-55.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 15913 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Herman A.
Maneiro, et ux., for $11,000, Required for the Market-Portola
Widening.
File No. 13614, Resolution No. 15916 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between the City and County and
State Department of Public Works, for Installation and Maintenance
of Emergency Neon Detour Signs on State Highway Route 68 Free-
way.
File No. 13617, Resolution No. 15917 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of Four Representatives of the Water Depart-
ment at the Conference of the California Section of the American
Water Works Association, to Be Held at Sacramento, California,
October 25-28, 1955.
File No. 13623. Resolution No. 15918 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of the Fire Chief at the Annual Conferences
of the Pacific Coast Inter-Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs, a
Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, to Be Held
at Sun Valley, Idaho. September 14-17, 1955; and the International
Association of Fire Chiefs to Be Held at Omaha, Nebraska, September
19-22, 1955.
File No. 13624, Resolution No. 15919 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
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Authorizing Attendance of Two Representatives of the Assessor's Office
at the Twenty-first International Conference on Assessment Ad-
ministration of the National Association of Assessing Officers, to Be
Held at New York City, New York, October 16-20, 1955.
File No. 13625, Resolution No. 15920 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Filing of Amended Application of Rights of Way for Tunnel
Aqueducts and Power Plant Site for Cherry River Project.
File No. 13628, Resolution No. 15906 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Charles E. Huebler,
et ux., for $14,000, Required for the Market-Portola Widening.
File No. 13629, Resolution No. 15921 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Delia N. Edsberg,
for $19,500, Required for the Market-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13630, Resolution No. 15922 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer— 3.
Authorizing Attendance of the Superintendent of the Laguna Honda
Home at the Annual Convention of the American Hospital Association
to Be Held at Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 19-22, 1955, and
to Visit Chronic Hospitals En Route.
File No. 13631, Resolution No. 15923 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Attendance of Traffic Engineer, Department of Public
Works, at the Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Traffic En-
gineers, to Be Held at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 23-27, 1955.
File No. 13632, Resolution No. 15924 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Controller to Account as a Loss $6.10 Purported to Have
Been Stolen from the Sunset Branch Library.
File No. 13563, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $3,600, Bureau of Accounts, Department of Public Works,
for Creation of Position of Accountant II; and Abolishing Position
of Accountant I.
File No. 13626-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Amending Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 41 — Department of Public
Works, Bureau of Accounts — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13626-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $4,658, Department of Public Health — San Francisco
Hospital, for Creation of 2 Positions of Senior Assistant Resident;
and Abolishing 2 Position^ of Assistant Resident.
File No. 13627-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 60.1 — Department of
Public Health, San Francisco Hospital (Continued) Psychiatric Build-
ing— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13627-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $142, Department of Public Health, Tuberculosis Bureau,
for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 13636, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Ordered Submitted.
The following recommendations of Judiciary Committee were taken
up:
Charter Amendment — Adding Section 168.1.5.2, to Provide for $25
Per Month Increase in Retirement or Death Allowances Granted to
or on Account of Members of the Police Department Who Were
Members of the Retirement System Under Section 168 or Section
168.1 of the Charter.
File No. 13007-1
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Ordered Submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Charter Amendment — Adding Section 165.1.4, to Provide for $25 Per
Month Increase in Retirement Allowances of Miscellaneous Officers
and Employees Retired Under Section 165 of the Charter Prior to
July 1, 1952.
File No. 13284
Ordered Submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Charter Amendment — Adding Section 35.5.2 and Section 36.1.5, to Pro-
vide for an Annual Uniform Allowance of $150 for Members of the
Uniformed Forces of the Police and Fire Departments.
File No. 13462
Ordered Submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Charter Amendment — Amending Section 36, to Provide for Tours of
Duty in the Fire Department, and by Redefining the Several Ranks in
Said Department.
File No. 13531
Ordered Submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Resumption of Consideration of Proposed Charter Amendment.
Consideration of the proposed charter amendment (File No. 13539),
amending Section 9 of the Charter relating to powers vested in
the Board of Supervisors, by eliminating requirement that the Board
canvass the votes cast at each election; and by eliminating the pro-
vision relating to the establishment of a night university, was re-
sumed.
The roll was thereupon called and the foregoing measure was
ordered submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Thomas F. Strycula, Chief Probation Officer,
September 6-12; Charles J. Foehm, Member of Board of Education,
September 19-23; Daniel O. Townsend, Chief, Department of Elec-
tricity, September 19-October 21; Harry J. Stewart, Member of the
Retirement System, October 8-15; November 5-11; Bert W. Levit,
Member of the Board of Education, October 17-25, 1955, All With
Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15907 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon Halley, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer, McCarty — 3.
(Note: As each member of the Board arose under Roll Call, felici-
tations and wishes for success were extended to newly-appointed
Supervisor Joseph M. Casey.)
Reference to Committee.
Amending Article 3, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code,
Relating to the Retirement System, by Amending Sections 200, 211,
243 and 262 Thereof, by Making Available to Certain Members of the
System an Additional Six Months Originally Required as a Qualifica-
tion for Membership.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13661, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Payment of Actuarial Survey.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that
the proponents of the immediately foregoing measure be required
to pay the cost of the actuarial survey necessary in connection
therewith.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Walter R. Allen.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15909 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Statement by Incoming Supervisor Joseph M. Casey.
Mr. Chairman and members of the Board: At this time I wish to
express my thanks to you, Mr. President, for the gracious manner in
which you invited me to sit in on the important job of Supervisor
of the City and County of San Francisco. I wish to particularly
thank his Honor the Mayor for the great honor which he has be-
stowed upon me. In line with the remarks of President Christopher,
I know the Board has suffered a tremendous loss through the
resignation of Byron Arnold, a giant in the field of finance and a
gentleman. He will be missed greatly and I will make every effort
to fill the vacancy. I wish to thank the members of the press for
their kindness. At this time I wish to state to you, Mr. President,
that I shall willingly serve on any of the committees to which you
shall assign me and I shall do my very best to fulfill the obligations
of the position. I am grateful for this honor and I thank all of you
very much.
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Request of San Francisco Art Festival for City Aid.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from the San
Francisco Art Festival, requesting city aid in total sum of $1,755.50
to insure adequacy of Nourse Auditorium for presentation' of the
performing arts.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Request for More Stringent Traffic Regulations.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from the Honor-
able Clayton W. Horn, Judge of the Municipal Court, in which
request is made that more stringent regulations be enacted with
respect to the parking of vehicles on grades, and that more adequate
guiding signs on freeways be installed.
Referred to Police Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Amending Section 603 of the Building Code, Relating to Height Limita-
tions on Telegraph Hill, by Extending Such Building Limitations to
Include an Additional Portion of the South Slope to a Point Near
the Commercial Section on Broadway.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13662, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Committee.
Adopted.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Grove Street to Permit Holding of
the Annual San Francisco Art Festival.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13507, Resolution No. 15915 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee for
Tuesday, September 13, 1955, at 3:00 p. m.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon presented an argument prepared by the San
Francisco Veteran Police Officers' Association, in favor of proposed
charter amendment granting increased retirement allowance to cer-
tain police officers.
Clerk was instructed to supply each member of the Judiciary Com-
mittee with a copy of such argument — referred to Judiciary Com-
mittee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Albert G. Albertsen.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15908 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1955 647
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Reference to Committee.
Inviting the United Nations Assembly to Conduct Its Charter Revision
Conference in San Francisco During the Year 1957; Appointing
Committee of Supervisors to Negotiate Therefor; and Requesting
Supplemental Appropriation for Expenses in Connection With Such
Negotiations.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13659, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved adoption.
Discussion.
Supervisor Christopher suggested that the new President of the
Board, to be elected next January, be requested to appoint the com-
mittee as outlined in the proposed measure.
Supervisor McCarty expressed the opinion that he did not consider
it wise to expend the sum of $3,000 as expenses in connection with
the proposed negotiation, and that it would be prudent to first de-
termine what it would cost the city to bring the people here. For
that reason he suggested that the measure be referred to committee.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Congratulating Adolph P. Schuman.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15914 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McAteer — 2.
Setting Time and Date for Hearing Proposed Rate Schedule for Common
Use Facilities at the San Francisco International Airport.
Supervisor McCarty presented correspondence from the Public
Utilities Commission, in which request is made that the Board ap-
prove a schedule of rates and charges for common use facilities at
the San Francisco International Airport, and moved that the Board
consider the subject on Monday, September 12, 1955, Special Order
at 2:00 p. m.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Reference to Committee.
Declaring and Finding a Need for the City and County of San Francisco
to Exercise the Powers of a Parking Authority.
Supervisor McCarty presented (also on behalf of Supervisor
Dobbs):
File No. 13660, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
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Request for City Attorney's Opinion.
Supervisor McCarty requested that a copy of the foregoing measure
be furnished the City Attorney and an opinion requested as to the
legality of the legislation.
No objection and so ordered.
Tracing City Attorney for Reply on Procedural Steps Required for
Execution of Air Pollution Program.
Supervisor McMahon asked that the City Attorney be traced for
reply to letter sent him under date of July 19, under her signature,
in which request is made for an outline and digest relating to pro-
cedural steps necessary for execution of the provisions of AB 3545,
approved by the Governor, and which created the Bay Area Pollution
Control District.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:25
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors October 3, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Sep-
tember 12, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Ertola noted present at 2: 30 p. m.
Presentation of Guest.
President Christopher introduced Michael Casey, son of Super-
visor Casey.
Taken Up Out of Order.
Adopted.
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved sus-
pension of the rules to permit the following legislation to be taken
up out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Urging Civil Aeronautics Board Re Docket 1841, Known as the Denver
Service Case, to: (1) Approve the Route Awards Recommended by
the Examiner to Provide Additional and Unrestricted Bay Area
Service to Salt Lake City, Reno, Denver, Chicago and the East Coast
Through Awards to Western and American Airlines, and (2) Reverse
the Examiner's Recommendation by Approving an Application by
United Airlines for a Route Between San Francisco and Kansas City.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13677, Resolution No. 15944 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
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SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Hearing of Protests to the Proposed Abandonment of a Detached
Portion of St. Mary's Square Which Has Never Been Improved or
Used for Park Purposes.
File No. 13453
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Consideration Continued.
Making a Finding Concerning a Proposed Schedule of Rates and
Charges to Be Charged for Common Use Facilities at the San Fran-
cisco International Airport.
File No. 13654-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
There being no objection, the Chair ordered consideration con-
tinued for one week.
Approving Schedule of Rates and Charges to Be Charged for Common
Use Facilities at the San Francisco International Airport.
File No. 13654-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
There being no objection, the Chair ordered consideration con-
tinued for one week.
Hearing Held.
The Board resumed consideration of the following matter hereto-
fore temporarily postponed.
Hearing of Protests to the Proposed Abandonment of a Detached
Portion of St. Mary's Square Which Has Never Been Improved or
Used for Park Purposes.
File No. 13453
There being no protestant present, Supervisor Ferdon presented
the following recommendation of the Judiciary Committee:
Abandonment of a Detached Portion of St. Mary's Square, Known as
Lot 22 in Assessor's Block 258, San Francisco, Which Has Never
Been Improved or Used for Park Purposes.
File No. 13453-2, Resolution No. 15938 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following measures from the Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Authorizing Controller to Account as a Loss $6.10 Purported to Have
Been Stolen from the Sunset Branch Library.
File No. 13563, Ordinance No. 9301 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955 651
Appropriating $3,600, Bureau of Accounts, Department of Public Works,
for Creation of Position of Accountant II; and Abolishing Position
of Accountant I.
File No. 13626-1, Ordinance No. 9303 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 41 — Department of
Public Works, Bureau of Accounts — A Companion Measure to the
Preceding Item.
File No. 13626-2, Ordinance No. 9304 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $4,658, Department of Public Health — San Francisco
Hospital, for Creation of 2 Positions of Senior Assistant Resident;
and Abolishing 2 Positions of Assistant Resident.
File No. 13627-1, Ordinance No. 9305 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 60.1 — Department of
Public Health, San Francisco Hospital (Continued) Psychiatric Build-
ing— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13627-2, Ordinance No. 9306 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $142, Department of Public Health, Tuberculosis Bureau,
for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 13636, Ordinance No. 9307 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Confirming Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Designated as Lot 1
and Located in Assessor's Block 4994, to The Roman Catholic Arch-
bishop of San Francisco for $35,000.
File No. 13438-2, Resolution No. 15932 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Johanna Gabriels and
Charlotte Francis.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15935 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
652 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for September and October; List Dated September 12,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15936 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 15937 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approving the Administration of Examination by the Civil Service
Commission for One Qualified Resident Applicant for the Class of
Q63 Criminologist.
File No. 13543-1, Resolution No. 15943 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved re-
reference to Committee.
Motion defeated by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Waiving the Statute of Limitations and Authorizing Controller to Issue
Warrant in Favor of Dominick Morris in Sum of $75.41.
File No. 13637, Resolution No. 15945 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of Eight Members of the Probation Staff of
the Youth Guidance Center at a Workshop Training Conference
Sponsored by The California Probation and Parole Association, to
Be Held at Asilomar, California, October 16-20, 1955.
File No. 13638, Resolution No. 15946 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of One Commissioner and Two Staff Members
of the Civil Service Commission at the Annual Conference of the
Civil Service Assembly of the United States and Canada, to Be Held
at Cincinnati, Ohio, October 23-27, 1955.
File No. 13647, Resolution No. 15947 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955 653
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Harry W. Lind
and Patricia Ann Lind, for $7,500, Required for the Widening of
Mansell Street.
File No. 13650, Resolution No. 15948 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Execution of Quitclaim Deed to the Garden Development
Company, to a Portion of Old San Andreas College Hill Pipe Line
Right of Way, San Mateo County, for $490.
File No. 13651, Resolution No. 15949 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Easement from Antonio Gadong, et ux., for
$25, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13652, Resolution No. 15950 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Mabel K. Louke,
for $14,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13653, Resolution No. 15951 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Termination of Automobile Parking Lease Between the
City and County of San Francisco and John H. Partridge, of Certain
Land Known as the Marshall Square Block, Located on the West
Side of Hyde Street. Between Fulton and Grove Streets.
File No. 13655, Resolution No. 15952 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of Superintendent of Grounds, Recreation and
Park Department, at the Fifty-seventh Annual Conference of the
American Institute of Park Executives, to Be Held at Louisville,
Kentucky, September 18-23, 1955.
File No. 13656, Resolution No. 15925 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
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Passage for Second Reading.
Approving Agreement of Assignment Between the Recreation and Park
Commission and the St. Francis Yacht Club, for the Use of Certain
City-Owned Property on Which Buildings and Other Improvements
Owned by the St. Francis Yacht Club Are Located.
File No. 13584, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Sale, at Public Auction, of Certain Surplus City-Owned
Land Located in Ord Court.
File No. 13643-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $300,000, Public Works, from Special Gas Tax Street
Improvement Fund, for Widening of Webster Street Between Eddy
Street and Golden Gate Avenue.
File No. 13644, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,800, Public Works, from 1944 Sewer Bond Fund, for
Construction of Outlet Sewer on LaGrande Avenue Between Russia
Avenue and Its Southerly Termination.
File No. 13645, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Appropriating $8,858, Public Works, Bureau of Architecture, for Posi-
tions of One General Clerk-Typist and One Supervising Construction
Inspector.
File No. 13648-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Casey — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 52, Public Works,
Bureau of Architecture — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13648-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Casey — 1.
Appropriating $1,000, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, for
Payment of Compensation Insurance Benefits.
File No. 13649, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Casey — 1.
Amending Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Membership Ordinance,
by Deleting Section 1.5 Therefrom, Authorizing Police Department
Membership in Various Organizations.
File No. 13663, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Casey — 1.
Appropriating $89,306, Mayor, Disaster Corps, for Public Information
Program; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13581-1, Ordinance No. 9302 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
Adopted.
Supervisor Ferdon presented the following recommendations of the
Judiciary Committee:
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "A" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, Relating to a Bond Issue in the Amount of
$54,000,000 for Construction of Power Plants at Early Intake and
Cherry River; and Rescinding Resolution No. 15844 (Series of 1939).
File No. 12856-4, Resolution No. 15926 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "A" on the ballot
for November 8, 1955, Relating to a Bond Issue in the Amount of
$54,000,000 for Construction of Power Plants at Early Intake and
Cherry River.
File No. 12856-5, Resolution No. 15927 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "A" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, Relating to a Bond Issue in the Amount of
$54,000,000 for Construction of Power Plants at Early Intake and
Cherry River.
File No. 12856-6, Resolution No. 15928 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
656 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "E" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter by Adding Section 34.2
Thereto, to Provide for the Position of Confidential Secretary in the
Offices of the City Attorney and Public Defender.
File No. 13091-1, Resolution No. 15930 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, August 22, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of his Honor, the Mayor, was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Leaves of Absence — John M. Dean, Member of the Health Service
Board, September 12-October 3; and Harold L. Zellerbach, President
of the Art Commission, September 18-23, 1955, Both With Permission
to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15933 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Blake announced a meeting of the Streets Committee
for Tuesday, September 13, 1955, 2 p. m.
Reference to Committee.
Proposal to Direct Administrative Departments to Report on Feasibility
of Designating O'Farrell Street One-Way Eastbound from Masonic
Avenue to Divisadero Street.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13678, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Police Committee.
Adopted.
Supervisor Ferdon presented the following recommendations of the
Judiciary Committee:
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "H" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter by Amending Sections
173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 180 and 181 Thereof, Relating to Duties of
Registrar of Voters, Municipal and Special Elections and Elective
Officers.
File No. 13540-1, Resolution No. 15942 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "I" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter by Amending Section
9 Thereof, Relating to Powers Vested in the Board of Supervisors.
File No. 13539-1, Resolution No. 15941 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "J" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter by Adding Section
168.1.5.2, Thereto, to Provide for $25 Per Month Increase in Allow-
ances Granted to or on Account of Members of the Police Department,
Who Were Members of the Retirement System Under Section 168
or Section 168.1 of the Charter.
File No. 13007-3, Resolution No. 15929 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Temporary Postponement.
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "K" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter by Adding Section
165.1.4 Thereto, to Provide for $25 Per Month Increase in Retirement
Allowance Payments of Employees Who Retired Pursuant to the
Provisions of Section 165 of the Charter.
File No. 13284-4, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Request for Use of Chambers of Board.
Supervisor Christopher stated that the Subcommittee on Housing
had made a request for the use of the Chambers of the Board for
certain days during the month of November.
No objection and permission granted.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Richard F. Harding.
Supervisors Christopher and Ferdon jointly presented.
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15934 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon moved
adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
658 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955
Convention of County Supervisors' Association.
Supervisor Christopher stated that on Thursday, September 15,
1955, the Board of Supervisors would be hosts at a cocktail party
given for the representatives of the County Supervisors' Association
attending the convention at Monterey, and directed the Clerk to
remind each member of the Board to determine who would be in at-
tendance.
Adopted.
Urging Public Support of the San Francisco Opera Association Fund
Raising Campaign.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13679, Resolution No. 15953 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Motion.
That the Clerk initiate a request for a supplemental appropriation
of $5,000 out of such funds as are legally available for the purpose,
to provide for the conduct in San Francisco of a special study of
street traffic (including transit and parking) management functions
and problems, including but not limited to analysis and appraisal
of the work and responsibilities of the various departments of City
government involved and exploration of interdepartmental relations,
together with copies, sufficient for widespread distribution of a re-
port and recommendation for corrective action, which may encompass
consolidation or other reorganization of departmental activities or
take such other form as a solution may demand and $2,500 for the
unusual expenses of departments in connection therewith. The total
$7,500 to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Chief Administrative
Officer.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13197-4
Referred to Finance Committee.
An Ordinance Declaring Policy for Establishment of Street Traffic
Management Program; Directing the Mayor to Engage the Services
of the Automotive Safety Foundation to Conduct in San Francisco
a Special Study of Street Traffic Management Functions; Creating
a Traffic Advisory Committee.
Supervsior Ferdon presented:
File No. 13197-5, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of the Judiciary Committee, here-
tofore considered and temporarily postponed, was taken up:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955 659
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "K" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter by Adding Section
165.1.4 Thereto, to Provide for $25 Per Month Increase in Retirement
Allowance Payments of Employees Who Retired Pursuant to the
Provisions of Section 165 of the Charter.
File No. 13284-4, Resolution No. 15931 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted.
Supervisor Ferdon presented the following recommendations of the
Judiciary Committee:
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "L" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter by Adding Sections
35.5.2 and 36.1.5 Thereto, Relating to Annual Uniform Allowance for
Members of the Several Ranks of the Police and Fire Departments
Respectively.
File No. 13462-2, Resolution No. 15939 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Ballot Argument Favoring Proposition "M" on the Ballot
for November 8, 1955, to Amend the Charter, Section 36 Thereof,
Relating to Tours of Duty in the Fire Department, and by Redefining
the Several Ranks in Said Department.
File No. 13531-1. Resolution No. 15940 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Request Granted.
Removal of Fort Sutter from Aquatic Park.
Supervisor McAteer stated that he noticed that a communication
had been received from Mrs. S. W. Ottenheimer relative to the re-
moval of the Fort Sutter from Aquatic Park, and had been referred
to the Education, Parks and Recreation Committee.
For the purpose of expediting the matter, Supervisor McAteer re-
quested that the Clerk direct a communication to the Recreation and
Park Commission, transmitting letter from Mrs. S. W. Ottenheimer,
and ask that they brief the Board on the status of the Fort Sutter
by submitting a day-by-day run-down from date of arrival, showing
what has transpired since it has been there and what is a reasonable
early time of departure.
No objection and request granted.
Adopted.
Extending Felicitations to Reverend Edward J. Whelan, S.J., Upon His
Golden Jubilee.
Supervisors McMahon, Casey and Ferdon jointly presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15954 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
660 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:00
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors October 3, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Sep-
tember 19, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Halley noted present at 2: 30 p. m.
Supervisor McCarty noted present at 3: 20 p. m.
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, August 29, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
Initiative petition-proposal to amend Sections 125 and 151.3 of the
Charter, fixing minimum hours of labor, minimum days in the work
week, days of rest in the work week and providing method of fixing
rates of pay and overtime and premium rates of pay for platform
employees, coach and bus operators of the Municipal Railway.
Referred to Registrar of Voters for check as to sufficiency of sig-
natures.
From Apostleship of the Sea, extending invitation to lunch at "The
Roost," Thursday, September 22nd, at 12 noon.
Copy to each member.
From Shoreline Planning Association of California, tn<
nomination for membership of the Board of Direct*
Legislation adopted — communication tiled.
From The Wayne Manufacturing Company, extending imitation
to visit their suite at the St. Francis Hotel during meeting of the
League of California Cities, September 18-21, 1955.
Copy to each member.
From Rockwell Manufacturing Company, extending invitation to
visit their Hospitality Room, in the St. Francis Hotel, during
meeting of the League of California Cities, September 18-21, 1955.
Copy to each membt
From Disaster Council and Corps, copy of New and
Newsletter No. 214.
Copy to each member.
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662 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955
Reference to Committee.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Making a Finding Concerning a Proposed Schedule of Rates and
Charges to Be Charged for Common Use Facilities at the San Fran-
cisco International Airport.
File No. 13654-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved refer-
ence to Finance Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Approving Schedule of Rates and Charges to Be Charged for Common
Use Facilities at the San Francisco International Airport.
File No. 13654-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved refer-
ence to Finance Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Approving Agreement of Assignment Between the Recreation and Park
Commission and the St. Francis Yacht Club, for the Use of Certain
City-Owned Property on Which Buildings and Other Improvements
Owned by the St. Francis Yacht Club Are Located.
File No. 13584, Ordinance No. 9308 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Sale, at Public Auction, of Certain Surplus City-Owned
Land Located in Ord Court.
File No. 13643-1, Ordinance No. 9309 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $300,000, Public Works, from Special Gas Tax Street
Improvement Fund, for Widening of Webster Street Between Eddy
Street and Golden Gate Avenue.
File No. 13644, Ordinance No. 9310 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $2,800, Public Works, from 1944 Sewer Bond Fund, for
Construction of Outlet Sewer on LaGrande Avenue Between Russia
Avenue and Its Southerly Termination.
File No. 13645, Ordinance No. 9311 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent : Supervisor McCarty — 1.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER lit. 1955
Appropriating $8,858, Public Works, Bureau of Architecture, for Posi-
tions of One General Clerk-Typist and One Supervising Construction
Inspector.
File No. 13648-1, Ordinance No. 9312 (Series Of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
s: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McA ■■k-Mahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 52, Public Works,
Bureau of Architecture — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13648-2, Ordinance No. 9313 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $1,000, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, for
Payment of Compensation Insurance Benefits.
File No. 13649, Ordinance No. 9314 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending Ordinance No. 4942 (Series of 1939), Membership Ordinance,
by Deleting Section 1.5 Therefrom, Authorizing Police Department
Membership in Various Organizations.
File No. 13663, Ordinance No. 9315 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— -10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Acquisition by Eminent Domain of Certain Land Required
for Hayes Valley Recreation Center, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$80,000.
File No. 12147-1, Resolution No. 15959 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey. Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Elisha and Mary Lee.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15967 ( Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon- 1«>.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty— 1.
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Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by Department of Public Health
Against Certain Real Property of Margaret Chapman in Consideration
of the Indebtedness Secured Thereby.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 15966 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for September and October; List Dated September 19,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15968 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Manager of the San Francisco Inter-
national Airport at the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Airport Operators' Council, to Be Held at Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
October 3-4, 1955.
File No. 13665, Resolution No. 15981 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Motion.
Request for Supplemental Appropriation of $7,500 for a Special Study
of Street Traffic Management Functions and Problems, and for Un-
usual Expenses of Departments in Connection Therewith.
That the Clerk initiate a request for a supplemental appropriation
of $5,000 out of such funds as are legally available for the purpose,
to provide for the conduct in San Francisco of a special study of
street traffic (including transit and parking) management functions
and problems, including but not limited to analysis and appraisal
of the work and responsibilities of the various departments of City
government involved and exploration of interdepartmental relations
together with copies, sufficient for widespread distribution, of a re-
port and recommendation for corrective action, which may encompass
consolidation or other reorganization of departmental activities or
take such other form as a solution may demand and $2,500 for the
unusual expenses of departments in connection therewith. The total
$7,500 to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Chief Administrative
Officer.
File No. 13197-4
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
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Granting Permission Revocable at the Will of the Board to Stanley W.
and Isabelle D. Taylor to Maintain a Fence With Gate to Enclose
a Portion of Florida Street, and Occupy Same as a Storage Yard
for Their Trucks.
File No. 8814-2, Resolution No. 15956 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Approving Decrease Rider to Performance Bond Decreasing Amount of
Bond for Street Improvements Within Lawton Heights Subdivision.
File No. 9431-1, Resolution No. 15957 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Repealing Resolution No. 13885 (Series of 1939) Granting Permission
Revocable at the Will of the Board to Cleofas and Delta G. Baca to
Construct and Maintain a Gate in Barricade on Bronte Street, South
of Jarboe Avenue, and to Construct and Maintain a Road to Give
Access to Property Located on East Side of Bronte Street Lying
Southerly from Jarboe Avenue.
File No. 11107-1, Resolution No. 15958 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Extending to December 1, 1955, Authorization for Temporary Closing of
Parkhurst Alley.
File No. 13398-1, Resolution No. 15962 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Ordering the Improvement of Ellsworth Street Between 275 Feet and
350 Feet South of Crescent Avenue; Extending Approximate Amount
of $2,000 in City Aid.
File No. 13568, Ordinance No of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Ward Street Between Goettingen
and Brussels Streets.
File No. 13613, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty— 1.
666 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955
Accepting Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Cambridge Street.
File No. 13666, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on California Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13667, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Northerly Side of Fulton Street Between
Funston and Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13668, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Cabrillo Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13669, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Balboa Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13670, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Clement Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13671, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Anza Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13672, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Police Committee were taken
up:
Deleting Post Street, North Side, Between Scott and Divisadero Streets
from List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited 4 P. M. to
6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12832. Resolution No. 15961 (Series of 1939).
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ipted by the following
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley. MeAteer — 9.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adding Portions of Duboce and Masonic Avenues to List of Streets
on Which Stopping Is Prohibited at Specified Hours, Sundays and
Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13464, Resolution No. 15969 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adding Intersection of Alemany Boulevard and Ocean Avenue to List
of Intersections from Which Left-Hand Turns Are Prohibited from
7 A. M. to 9 A. M. and 4 P. M. to 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays
Excepted; to Be Controlled by Neon Signs.
File No. 13465, Resolution No. 15970 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adding Ocean Avenue, South Side, Between San Fernando Way and
Santa Ana Avenue to Parking Meter Zone No. 4.
File No. 13466, Resolution No. 15971 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adding Intersection at Harrison and Ninth Streets to List of Inter-
actions at Which Double Turning Lanes Are Permitted.
File No. 13487, Resolution No. 15972 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adding Portions of Certain Streets to List of Streets on Which Parking
Is Restricted to Two Hours, During Specified Hours, Sundays and
Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13488, Resolution No. 15973 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Caine Avenue Between Lakeview
Avenue and Ridge Lane on October 29. 1955, Between the Hours of
7 P. M. and 10 P. M. for the Purpose of Holding a Halloween Party
by the Columbia Heights Improvement Club.
File No. 13494, Resolution No. 15974 (Series of 1939) .
668 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Adding Pine Street, South Side, Between Divisadero Street and Pre-
sidio Avenue to List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited,
4 P. M. to 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13504, Resolution No. 15975 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Adding Portion of Ninth Avenue to List of Streets Which Are Closed
Temporarily for School Playground Purposes, During Specified Hours.
File No. 13547, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon expressed his disapproval of the policy of per-
mitting schools to use city streets for playground purposes on the
grounds that it was his belief that all schools should provide their
own recreational areas.
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, moved re-
reference to Committee.
Supervisor McAteer requested that he be informed as to the loca-
tion of the playground nearest to the school in question.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Adding Marina Boulevard and Scott Street to List of Intersections
at Which Double Turning Lanes Are Permitted.
File No. 13567, Resolution No. 15977 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Irving Street Between Ninth and
Tenth Avenues on October 31, 1955, Between the Hours of 7 P. M.
and 9 P. M. for the Purpose of Conducting a Halloween Parade by
the Sunset Merchants Association.
File No. 13646, Resolution No. 15978 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Consideration Continued.
Adding to Portion of Quesada Avenue Which Is Closed Temporarily
for School Playground Purposes, During Specified Hours.
File No. 13658, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon inquired whether or not the Police Committee
had made any investigation to determine whether or not the school
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. 1955 669
was making any provision or attempting to provide its own pi
ground area.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved re-
reference to Committee.
Supervisor Christopher suggested that the entire matter be referred
to the City Planning Commission and the Police Department, pointing
out the number of schools that are using city streets for playground
purposes, and request that these two departments submit a recom-
mendation as to the policy that should be adopted in this matter.
No objection and Clerk directed to communieat<' with departments
concerned.
Supervisor Carberry requested permission to withdraw his motion.
No objection and request granted.
Adopted.
The Chair ruled that the Board would consider the following
legislation heretofore considered and temporarily postponed:
Adding Portion of Ninth Avenue to List of Streets Which Are Closed
Temporarily for School Playground Purposes, During Specified Hours.
File No. 13547, Resolution No. 15976 (Series of 1939) .
Mr. Max G. Funke, General Manager of the Recreation and Park
Commission, informed Supervisor McAteer that the nearest play-
ground was at Arguello Boulevard and Anza Street, a distance of
nine blocks.
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
The Board resumed consideration of the following legislation:
Adding to Portion of Quesada Avenue Which Is Closed Temporarily
for School Playground Purposes, During Specified Hours.
File No. 13658, Resolution No. 15980 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted.
The following presented by the Clerk was taken up:
Fixing Date of September 26, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing the Appeal
from the Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolution
No. 4452, Disapproving Application to Rezone Property Located on
the Southwest Corner of Lucy and Thornton Streets, from First
Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13657-1, Resolution No. 15979 (Scries of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor doption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Cai Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, M n 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Public Health and Welfare Com-
mittee was taken up:
670 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360,
Respectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the Municipal Code;
and Repealing Ordinance No. 9259 (Series of 1939).
File No. 11980-5, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar was taken up:
Appropriating $599, War Memorial, from Emergency Reserve Fund,
to Provide Additional Funds for Payment of Scavenger Services;
an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13675, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved refer-
ence to Finance Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of his Honor, the Mayor, was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Leaves of Absence — Belford Brown, Member of the Retirement Board,
September 16-October 5; Lester Bush, Superintendent, Bureau of
Building Inspection, October 3-7; and Sherman P. Duckel, Director
of Public Works, October 3-6, 1955, All With Permission to Leave
the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15963 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of the Streets Committee, hereto-
fore temporarily postponed, were taken up:
Changing Sidewalk Widths on California Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13667, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved that
consideration be continued for one week.
Refused Adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ferdon, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon — 6.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955 671
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Northerly Side of Fulton Street Between
Funston and Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13668, Ordinance No (Scries of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Eialley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carbcrry, Fcrclon, McAteer — 3.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Cabrillo Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13669, Ordinance No (Scries of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, H illey,
McCarty, McMahon— 3.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry. Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Balboa Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13670, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Clement Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13671, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halh
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Anza Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13672, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following voti
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs. Ertola, Hall*
McCarty. McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Requesting Mayor to Proclaim Week of October 2-8, 1955, as "National
Letter Writing Week."
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13708, Resolution No. 15987 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake, seconded b. visor Casey, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs.
Ertola. Ferdon. Halley, McAteer. McCarty. McMahon — 11.
672 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955
County Supervisors Association Convention.
Supervisor Blake reported on the convention of the County Super-
visors Association held at Monterey, California, and urged that the
City continue its membership in said organization.
Supervisor Carberry also reported on the convention and stated
that it is his belief that it is of vital importance that the City and
County of San Francisco be represented at meetings of the associa-
tion.
Report Re Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry reported that Joint Highway District No. 10
is making every effort to complete various sections of the road so
that they may be turned over to the State and become part of the
State Highway system.
Request for Report on Grade Separations Under Park Presidio
Boulevard.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved that
the Director of Public Works be requested to furnish, in writing,
a report on the cost of a grade separation underground, east and west,
at any one location, on Park Presidio Boulevard between California
and Fulton Streets, a similar cost of a second location and his
recommendation as to the value of such a crossing.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Appointing Supervisor McMahon to Represent San Francisco on the
Bay Area Air Pollution Control District.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13700, Resolution No. 15982 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Requesting Mayor to Appoint Committee for Purpose of Formulating
Program to the End that All Available Space in the World Trade
Center Will Be Occupied.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13706, Resolution No. 15985 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Representation at the Annual Convention of the League of
California Cities to Be Held at San Francisco, September 18-21, 1955.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13701, Resolution No. 15983 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER L9, 1955
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Secretary, Recreation and Park Commission, to Attend
Conference of Shoreline Planning Association, to Be Held at Long
Beach, California, October 6-8, 1955.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13702, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Meeting on Proposal to Amend Rates for Common Use Charges at the
San Francisco International Airport.
Supervisor Dobbs stated that the Finance Committee would hear
all matters in connection with the proposed change in schedule of
rates with respect to the Airport.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Chief Plumbing Inspector, Department of Public Health,
to Attend Annual Conference of Western Plumbing Officials Asso-
ciation, to Be Held at San Diego, November 9-12, 1955.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13703, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Amending Sections 200, 211, 243 and 262 of Part I of the Municipal
Code, Relating to Retirement of Employees.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13661-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Motion — Request for Actuarial Report.
Requesting the Retirement Board to prepare actuarial report of
proposed amendment to Sections 200, 211, 243 and 262 of the Munici-
pal Code (as amended) relating to retiremenl of employees, cost of
said actuarial report to be paid by proponents and nol by City and
County of San Francisco.
Supervisor Ferdon pr< sented:
File No. 13661-2
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vi
Ayes: Supervisors Blal. Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon -11.
Reference to Committee.
Charter Amendment — Adding Section 165.2.1 Relating to Increase in
Retirement Allowances of Miscellaneous Officers and Employees Re-
tired Under Section 165.2 of the Charter Prior to July 1, 1952.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13704
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
674 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955
Request Granted.
Requesting Estimate of Cost for Actuarial Survey.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk direct a communica-
tion to the Retirement System requesting an estimate of cost for
actuarial survey in connection with proposed amendment to Section
165.2.1 of the Charter.
No objection and request granted.
Adopted.
Endorsing Fireplace Safety Week.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13705, Resolution No. 15984 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Congratulating Harvie Ward on Winning the National Amateur Golf
Championship.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 15955 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
In Memoriam — Harvey Teller.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15965 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
In Memoriam — Mrs. Estelle Lahanier.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15964 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Report on Convention of League of California Cities.
Supervisor Halley gave a brief report of the opening session of the
convention of the League of California Cities and pointed out that
every municipality is now a paying member of the League of Cali-
fornia Cities.
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 19. 1955 675
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor, the Mayor, to Proclaim November 19-27, 1955,
as "Jackie Week."
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13709, Resolution No. 15988 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Requesting His Honor, the Mayor, to Designate the Week of October
2, 1955, as "Government Study Week."
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13707, Resolution No. 15986 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Request Granted.
Complaint Re Manner in Which Flags Are Flown Over the City Hall.
Supervisor McMahon called the Board's attention to the fact that
on Sunday, September 18th, the flag over the City Hall was being
flown upside-down, and requested that this matter be called to the
attention of the department charged with such responsibility so that
the same error would not occur again in the future.
No objection and request gram
Report on Redevelopment Plans for New Produce Market.
Supervisor Carberry reported progress with respect to designating
South Basin as a site of the Wholesale Produce Center and stated that
a public hearing would be held on Tuesday, September 20th, by the
Redevelopment Agency for the consideration of tentative plans in
connection therewith.
Adopted.
Nominating Certain Officials of the City and County of San Francisco
for Directors of the Shoreline Planning Association of California.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12286-2, Resolution No. 15960 (Series of 193:
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Blake, mo
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey. Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon -11.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:40
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH. Clerk.
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Approved by the Board of Supervisors October 10, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 26, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
September 26, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Halley excused from attendance at 3:45 p. m.
Supervisor Dobbs excused from attendance.
Presentation of Guests.
The Chair introduce Mr. Damon Miller, President of the San
Francisco Baseball Club.
Mr. Miller explained the hardships that the Seals had encountered
during the season just concluded and pointed out that the amount of
taxes that they have to pay on Seals Stadium was one of the im-
portant factors that have contributed to the Seals financial problems.
He stated that he was appearing before the Board of Supervisors in
an effort to see what, if anything, could be done to help the Seals,
particularly with respect to the amount of taxes that they have to pay.
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved that the
matter be referred to the Finance Committee and that all persons
concerned be invited to attend and discuss the problem.
Supervisor McCarty stated that while he had no objection to having
the matter considered in Finance Committee he would like to point
out that prior to the start of the 1955 season he had requested Mr.
Miller to submit information relative to the amount of taxes that
the other teams in the Pacific Coast League were paying, and that
every effort would be made to see if it would be possible
the taxes on Seals Stadium. This Mr. Miller failed to do and so
nothing was done on the matter.
There being no objection the motion carried.
The Chair instructed the Finance Committee to consider the matter
at its meeting on Wednesday, October 5th, and to invite the Ma;
the Assessor, the Mayor's Committee for Major i 11 and
all other parties who have expressed interesl in continuing baseball
in San Francisco.
The Chair introduced the various internes of the Coro Foundation.
Mr. James Brown responded for the internes and stated that he
was pleased at being able to be in attendance at the Board's meeting
and of the opportunity of making a study of the operations of City
government.
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678 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1955
Consideration Continued.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4452, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property Located on the Southwest Corner of Lucy and Thornton
Streets from First Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13657
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved that con-
sideration be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, McCarty — 2.
Legislation Adopted.
The Clerk presented a communication from the Registrar of
Voters, verifying sufficiency of signatures on initiative petition de-
signed to amend Sections 125 and 151.3, affecting Municipal Railway
personnel.
Resolution Calling and Providing for a Special Election to Be Held in
the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 8, 1955,
for the Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of the City and County
of San Francisco a Proposal Presented Through Initiative Petition
to Amend Charter Sections 125 and 151.3 Relating to Fixing Minimum
Hours of Labor, Minimum Days in the Work Week, Days of Rest
in the Work Week and Providing Method of Fixing Rates of Pay
and Certain Overtime and Premium Rates of Pay of Platform Em-
ployees, Coach and Bus Operators of the Municipal Railway.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13689-1, Resolution No. 15989 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Taken Up Out of Order.
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved suspension
of the rules to permit the following to be taken up out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Endorsing Swig Plan to Redevelop Six Blocks in the South of Market
Area.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13738, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty objected to the immediate consideration and
adoption of the legislation.
Referred to Joint Finance and Public Buildings, Lands and City
Planning Committee.
Presentation of Guests.
The Chair introduced representatives of the Junior League.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1955 679
Privilege of the Floor.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved the i>n\ i-
lege of the floor for Mr. Robert E. Seamons, Chairman of the Ways
is Committee of the Citizens Committee for Veteran D
No objection and motion carried.
Mr. Seamons explained that the Committee was desirous ol
curing an appropriation of $10,000 from the City to provide for the
proper observance of Veterans Day.
Mr. Seamons thereupon presented a communication from Kenneth
Gamblin in connection with the request.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Taken Up Out of Order.
Referred to Committee.
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved
suspension of the rules so that the following legislation could be taken
up out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Permitting the San Francisco City and County Employees' Retirement
System to Accept Fees Paid by Individuals When Medical Re-
examinations Are Authorized in Connection With Appointments to
Civil Service Positions, and Setting Forth that the Reexaminations
Will Be Under the Supervision of the Retirement System.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13739, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty objected to immediate consideration and adop-
tion of the legislation.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Communications.
From Acting Mayor James L. Halley, acknowledging cordial in-
vitation extended by the Mayor of Richmond to attend the first
showing of "Atoms for Peace" during Richmond's 50th Anniversary
Celebration, October 2-9, 1955.
Copy to each Board member — filed.
From Disaster Council and Corps, Newsletters Nos. 213 and 214
Copy to each Board member — filed.
From Marina Civic Improvement and Property Owners Association,
protesting proposal for the renting of the Palace of Fine Arts to
wholesale flower merchants.
Referred to Education, Parks and Recreation Committee and City
Planning Commission.
From Joseph A. Paredes, President, Marina Home Owners Pro-
tective Association, opposing proposal to utilize Palace of Fine Arts
as a wholesale florist market.
Referred to Education. Parks and Recreation Committee and City
Planning Commission.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of Michigan Street Between Twenty-second and Humboldt
Streets.
File No. 8866
680 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1955
Adopted.
There being no protestants present the following recommendation
of Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of Michigan Street Between Twenty-second and
Humboldt Streets.
File No. 8866-2, Resolution No. 15990 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Ordering the Improvement of Ellsworth Street Between 275 Feet and
350 Feet South of Crescent Avenue; Extending Approximate Amount
of $2,000 in City Aid.
File No. 13568, Ordinance No. 9317 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Ward Street Between Goettingen
and Brussels Streets.
File No. 13613, Ordinance No. 9318 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Accepting Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Cambridge Street.
File No. 13666, Ordinance No. 9319 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on California Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13667, Ordinance No. 9320 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Northerly Side of Fulton Street Between
Funston and Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13668, Ordinance No. 9321 (Series of 1939).
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer. McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Cabrillo Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13669, Ordinance No. 9322 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Balboa Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13670, Ordinance No. 9323 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Clement Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13671, Ordinance No. 9324 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Changing Sidewalk Widths on Anza Street Between Funston and
Fourteenth Avenues from 15 Feet to 10 Feet.
File No. 13672, Ordinance No. 9325 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon — 2.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Public Health and Welfare Com-
mittee, heretofore considered, was taken up:
An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Maintenance of Public
Laundries, Public Washhouses and Automatic Laundries Within the
City and County of San Francisco; Defining "Automatic Laundries";
Authorizing Inclusion of Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360.
Respectively, in Chapter V, Article 7, Part II of the Municipal Code;
and Repealing Ordinance No. 9259 (Series of 1939).
File No. 11980-5, Ordinance No. 9316 (Series of 1939).
Filially Passed by the following vo
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry. Casey, Christopher, Ertola.
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
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NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated September 20, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 15995 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for September and October; List Dated September 26,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15996 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for October and November; List Dated September 26,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 15997 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon — 2.
Granting Extension of Time to October 24, 1955, for Awarding of
Recreation and Park Commission Contract for Construction of the
Upper Noe Playground and Fieldhouse.
File No. 13680, Resolution No. 16001 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Secretary of the Recreation and Park
Commission at the Conference of the Shoreline Planning Association
to Be Held at Long Beach, California, October 6-8, 1955.
File No. 13702, Resolution No. 16002 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Making a Finding Concerning Proposed Schedule of Rates and Charges
for Common Use Facilities at the San Francisco International Air-
port.
File No. 13654-1, Resolution No. 15998 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
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Disapproving Schedule of Rates and Charges for Common Use Facilities
at the San Francisco International Airport.
File No. 13654-3. Resolution No. 15999 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley. MeAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $5,447, Public Utilities, San Francisco Airport, for Tem-
porary Salaries and Travel Allowances.
File No. 13524-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor MeAteer stated that he believed that the Public Utilities
Commission should investigate the matter to determine whether or
not the work could be performed by private contract.
Supervisor MeAteer moved that the legislation be re-referred to
Finance Committee to determine whether or not the window washing
contract and this matter have something in common.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Supervisor MeAteer requested that the Finance Committee request
the Public Utilities Commission to explain why they have contracted
with a private organization for the washing of the windows at the
San Francisco Airport instead of having the work performed by city
employees as is being done in connection with the landscaping.
Referred to Finance Committee with instructions to secure such
information.
Passed for Secotid Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, MeCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $599, War Memorial, from the Emergency Reserve Fund,
for Payment of Scavenger Service; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13675, Ordinance No. 9326 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Consideration Continued.
The following from Finance Committee, without recommendation,
was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment Ren-
dered in Superior Court Case No. 442,745, John Drew et al. vs. David
Jones et al.
File No. 13378-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved con-
sideration be continued for one week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, MeAteer, MeCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
684 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1955
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
The following from Finance Committee, with recommendation "Do
Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Authorizing Deed to City of Burlingame of Right of Way Easement for
Drainage Purposes, Located in Vicinity of California Drive from
Grove Avenue to Lincoln Avenue.
File No. 13674, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendment is as follows:
Under Item 6 on page 2 of the ordinance, substitute for the
language: "Grantee will, at its own expense, provide public
liability insurance in the sum of $50,000.00 for one person and
$100,000 for more than one person . . .", the following:
"Grantee will, at its own expense, provide public liability
insurance in the sum of $100,000 for one person and $300,000
for more than one person . . .".)
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved the
amendment as printed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Adopted.
The following presented by the Clerk was taken up:
Fixing Date of Monday, October 3, 1955, 2 P. M., for> Hearing the
Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission, by Its
Resolution No. 4461, Approving Subject to Stipulations, the Rezoning
of Certain Parcels of Land from Commercial District and Second
Residential District to Light Industrial District.
File No. 13673-1, Resolution No. 16000 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor, the Mayor, was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — William L. Henderson, Personnel Director and
Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, October 20-November 1;
John L. Hogg, Civil Service Commissioner, October 20-November 1;
and Milton Kletter, Member of the Board of Trustees of the War
Memorial, September 30-November 1, 1955; All With Permission to
Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 15991 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Ertola moved adoption.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Endorsing Swig Plan.
Supervisor Blake stated that it was imperative that the Board of
Supervisors support the Swig Plan to the end that the blighted area
in the South of Market area can be developed into one of the best
areas in San Francisco.
Supervisor Carberry remarked that he believed that the Board
should consider many of the problems which were heard by the
Board when it discussed the project last year. The construction of
such a project will dislocate many pieces of property that are now
in private ownership and that every legal method must be pursued
and every facet must be exhausted and thoroughly considered.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Samuel H. Kress.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15993 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portion of Sacramento Street,
October 2, 1955.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13720, Resolution No. 16004 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
In Memoriam — Dean Maddox.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15994 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved
adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
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Request Granted.
Preparation of Legislation for Submission of Constitutional Amendment
Re Use of Gas Tax Funds for Improvement of Mass Transit Facilities.
Supervisor Christopher requested that the Clerk prepare the proper
legislation, for submission to the Legislative Representative, the
Assemblymen and State Senator, providing for an amendment to the
constitution to permit the use of gas tax funds for the improvement
of mass transit facilities.
No objection and request granted.
Motion Adopted.
Motion: It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby
authorized to issue a requisition for a purchase order for the rental,
transportation, erection and removal of bleachers, etc., the type of
stands and their location to be designated at a later date by the
Committee in charge thereof, in connection with the civic celebration
of Columbus Day to be held on October 9, 1955; the cost of which
shall not exceed the sum of $500, provided funds are legally available
for such purpose.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13740
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Motion Adopted.
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor McMahon, moved
that inasmuch as San Francisco is the host city for the Republican
Convention in 1956 the Clerk direct a communication to the Presi-
dent, to be signed by all members of the Board, extending to
him the Board's sympathy and best wishes, and also to his family
expressing the hope that they will have the strength to bear up
under their personal problem.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Leo Granat.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 15992 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Chrsitopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs— 1.
Request to Be Excused.
t the hour o
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor Christopher requeste
lsed from attendance.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor Halley, at the hour of 3:45 p. m., requested to be ex-
cused from attendance.
No objection and req
Supervisor Christopher requested that Supervisor Dobbs be ex-
cused from attendance.
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 26, 1955 687
Request Granted.
Providing for Weight Limitation on Trucks Using Nineteenth Avenue.
Supervisor McAteer remarked that he has received a number of
protests about the great number of lumber trucks and cement trucks
that were using Nineteenth Avenue during the day and night, and
the noise made by such trucks was very annoying to the people who
reside in that vicinity. Inasmuch as there are two alternate routes
that could be used by these trucks, i.e., The Embarcadero and the
Bay Shore Freeway, believe that the matter should be presented to
the State Highway Commission with the thought in mind of placing
a weight limitation on the trucks using Nineteenth Avenue.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the Clerk be directed to send
a communication to the State Highway Commission requesting a con-
ference or public hearing in conjunction with one of our committees
for purpose of investigating the problem with people of the Highway
Commission.
Clerk directed to send eomviunication; referred to Streets Com-
mittee.
Adopted.
Authorizing Attendance of the Registrar of Voters at a Meeting of the
County Clerks and Registrars of Voters Called by the Secretary of
State of the State of California for the Purpose of Discussing Changes
and Additions to the Elections Code and Court Procedures, to Be
Held in the State Capitol Building Annex in Sacramento, September
28-29, 1955.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13719, Resolution No. 16003 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Chrsitopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Halley — 2.
Proposed Development of the Kress Property by the Fairfax Services,
Inc.
Supervisor McCarty remarked that previously it had been indicated
that private developers would purchase the old Kress site for the
construction of off-street parking, and the City withheld action on
the proposed Ellis-O'Farrell Garage.
Heretofore an ordinance had been introduced for the purpose of
securing an opinion from the City Attorney relative to the Board's
powers to act pursuant to the provisions of the 1949 Parking Act
of the State of California. The City Attorney has ruled that the Board
can act and relieve the Controller from any liability.
Have been informed that the Fairfax Services, Inc., has negotiated
a contract for the purchase of the Kress property and they will
construct a 12-story building on the property for parking purposes
and will include stores in the building. The same company is now
negotiating for the adjacent property and if successful will expand
its property and construct a hotel.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:00
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
688 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1955
Approved by the Board of Supervisors October 10, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 41
Monday, October 3, 1955
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Oc-
tober 3, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Blake noted present at 2: 35 p. m.
Supervisor Halley noted present at 3: 10 p. m.
APPROVAL OF JOURNALS.
The Journals of Proceedings for Tuesday, September 6, and Mon-
day, September 12, 1955, were considered read and approved.
Communications.
From City Planning Commission submitting report re reclassifica-
tion of property situate on Thornton Avenue and Lucy Street from
First Residential District to Second Residential District.
City Planning Commission overruled — filed.
From City Planning Commission submitting report re reclassifica-
tion of property situate in vicinity of Sclby Street and Palou Avenue
from Commercial to Light Industrial and Second Residential District
to Light Industrial.
City Planning Commission sustained — filed.
From League of California Cities, transmitting copy of Resolution
of Appreciation, adopted at closing business session of the League
Conference.
Copy to each member of the Board — filed.
From Disaster Council and Corps, submitting newsletters Nos.
215 and 216 and communications directive No. 19.
Copy to each member of the Board — filed.
From his Honor, the Mayor, submitting annual report.
Copy to each member of the Board — filed.
From Civil Service Association, extending invitation to candidates
for public office to attend meeting on Monday, October 10, 1955.
Copy to each member of the Board — filed.
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690 MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955
From County Supervisors' Association, advising of meeting of the
Board of Directors, October 28, 1955, Elks Building, Sacramento.
Copy to each member oj the Board — filed.
From American Municipal Association, invitation to attend 32nd
Annual American Municipal Congress to be held at Miami, Florida,
November 27-30, 1955.
Copy to each member of the Board — referred to Finance Committee.
From Redwood Empire Supervisors' Unit, notice of Annual Con-
vention, Hobergs, October 20-22; and meeting of Intercounty Legis-
lative Committee, October 21, 1955.
Copy to each member of the Board — referred to Streets Committee.
Temporary Postponement.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4452, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property on the Southwest Corner of Lucy and Thornton Streets
from First Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13657
Supervisor McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4452, Denying Application to Rezone Property Located
on the Southwest Corner of Lucy and Thornton Streets from First
Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13657-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Re-reference to Committee.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of a Ten-Foot Public Service Easement Located Between
Lots 7 and 8, Block 2840, Forest Hill.
File No. 13133
Mr. Pracy, General Manager, Water Department, requested that
the legislation be re-referred to Committee as the Water Department
has an easement running through the property.
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved re-refer-
ence to Streets Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Re-reference to Committee.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of a Ten-Foot Public Service Easement Located
Between Lots 7 and 8, Block 2840, Forest Hill.
File No. 13133-2, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939) ,
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by I
ice to Streets Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved re-refer-
ence to Streets Committee.
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Temporary Postponement.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4461, Approving, Subject to Stipulations, the
Rezoning of Certain Parcels of Land Located in the Vicinity of
Oakdale Avenue and Selby Street and Palou Avenue and Selby Street
from Commercial and Second Residential Districts to Light Industrial
District.
File No. 13673
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4661, Approving, Subject to Stipulations, the Rezoning of
Certain Parcels of Land Located in the Vicinity of Oakdale Avenue
and Selby Street and Palou Avenue and Selby Street, from Commer-
cial and Second Residential Districts to Light Industrial District.
File No. 13673-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Appropriating $5,447, Public Utilities, San Francisco Airport, for Tem-
porary Salaries and Travel Allowance.
File No. 13524-1, Ordinance No. 9327 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Deed to City of Burlingame of Right of Way Easement
for Drainage Purposes, Located in Vicinity of California Drive from
Grove Avenue to Lincoln Avenue.
File No. 13674, Ordinance No. 9328 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Temporary Postponement.
The following from Finance Committee, without recommendation,
heretofore considered, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment
Rendered in Superior Court Case No. 442,745, John Drew et al. vs.
David Jones et al.
File No. 13378-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Public Health Department
for Care and Treatment Furnished Aristides H. Kays and Nellie Bell.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16012 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for October and November; List Dated October 3,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16014 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Temporary Postponement.
Declaring and Finding a Need for the City and County of San Francisco
to Exercise the Powers of a Parking Authority.
File No. 13660-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Amending Resolution No. 9126 (Series of 1939) Titled "In Conformity
With Section 4 of the Parking Law of 1949 Declaring the Need for a
Parking Authority to Be Known as The Parking Authority of the
City and County of San Francisco to Function in Said City and
County," by Specifying Projects Over Which the Authority Shall
Have Jurisdiction and Control.
File No. 13660-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Appointing William J. Losh as San Francisco's Representative on the
Committee for the Selection of a Member of the Fairs Classification
Committee.
File No. 13676, Resolution No. 16018 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Settlement of the Claim of the City and County Against
Aero-Mayflower Company by the Acceptance of $1,222.
File No. 13687, Resolution No. 16019 (Series of 1939) .
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Representation at the 57th Annual Conference of the
California Library Association to Be Held at San Jose, California,
October 25-29. 1955.
File No. 13690, Resolution No. 16020 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of One Deputy of the Tax Collector's Office
at the Regional Conference of County Tax Collectors and Auditors
to Be Held at Bermuda Palms, San Rafael, California, October 5-6,
1955.
File No. 13698, Resolution No. 16021 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Waiving the Statute of Limitations and Directing Controller to Reissue
Warrant in Favor of John J. Sullivan in Sum of $7.90.
File No. 13699, Resolution No. 16022 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated September 27, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 16013 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Director of Bureau of Personnel and
Safety, Public Utilities Commission, at the 43rd Congress and Ex-
position of the National Safety Council, to Be Held at Chicago,
Illinois, October 17-21, 1955, and the Annual Conference of the Civil
Service Assembly of the United States and Canada, to Be Held at
Cincinnati, Ohio, October 23-27, 1955.
File No. 13710, Resolution No. 16023 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Right of Way Easement from Giovanni Pitta-
vino et ux., for $210, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13711, Resolution No. 16024 (Series of 1939) .
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Acquisition, by Eminent Domain Proceedings, of Certain
Easements Required for the Hillsborough Aqueduct Tunnel, Sunset
Supply Line and for Crystal Springs Pipe Line No. 3, at a Cost Not to
Exceed $7,500.
File No. 13712, Resolution No. 16025 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Frank J. Kelly
et ux., for $18,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13713, Resolution No. 16026 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Margaret Tonna
for $15,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13714, Resolution No. 16027 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Lease of San Francisco State College Swimming Pool for
Period October 1 to December 31, 1955, Inclusive.
File No. 13721, Resolution No. 16028 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, Halley — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 83.5, Board of Edu-
cation— Non-Certificated Employees (Continued), School Cafeteria,
by Adding One Position of Assistant Cook, Secondary School Cafe-
teria (Part-Time), at $1.74 Per Hour.
File No. 13692, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ferdon, Halley — 2.
Appropriating $820, Youth Guidance Center, Log Cabin Ranch School,
for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13693, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Brtola, Ferdon, McAtecr, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Appropriating $8,017.50, Police Department, for Three Positions of
General Clerk-Typist to Be Employed in the Traffic Warrant Bureau.
File No. 13695-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 11, Police Department
— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13695-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Appropriating $1,100, Coroner, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13396, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Appropriating $3,545, Public Health, San Francisco Hospital, for Position
of Instructor of Nursing; Abolishing Position of Registered Nurse
and Validating Related Annual Salary Ordinance Provisions.
File No. 13697, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing Exchange of Drainage Easements With Paul Walti, Located
in Graystone Terrace.
File No. 13715, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Appropriating $2,779, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Purchase of Shop and Automotive Equipment.
File No. 13716, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
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Adopted.
Authorizing Attendance of a Representative of the City and County
of San Francisco at the 42nd National Foreign Trade Convention to
Be Held in New York, November 14-16, 1955.
Pursuant to the request of Mr. Cyril Magnin and the
President of the Board of Supervisors, the Finance Committee
explored Mr. Magnin's request that the City authorize at-
tendance of a representative at the Convention referred to
and has been assured by Mr. Brooks, Chief Administrative
Officer, that funds will be available for attendance at this
Convention by a representation of the City and County of
San Francisco.
The Finance Committee recommends that the President of
this Board designate such representative and communicate
notice of such designation to Mr. T. A. Brooks, Chief Ad-
ministrative Officer.
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption
of the Finance Committee recommendation.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Temporary Postponement.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee was taken
up:
Resolution Deferring Action on "Ellis-O'Farrell" Public Garage Project
Because of Acquisition of Site by Private Enterprise for Construction
and Operation of a Comparable Garage Thereon.
File No. 13660-3, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar was taken up:
Appropriating $4,250, Fire Department, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Temporary Quarters of Firemen at Palace of Fine Arts
During Reconstruction of Their Quarters; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13742, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved ref-
erence to Finance Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Congratulating the Members of the San Francisco Police Department
and All Other Law Enforcing Agencies Who Participated in the
Apprehension of the Kidnaper of Robert Marcus.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13766, Resolution No. 16031 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adop-
tion.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Declaration of Policy Relative to Shoreline Planning.
Supervisor Carberry requested that in connection with program
of the Shoreline Planning Association establishing policy with re-
spect to certain bills to be submitted to the Legislature concerning
shoreline planning, the Clerk prepare a resolution to provide that
the policy of the Board temporarily should be not to join with the
Shoreline Planning Association on any bills that could preclude the
establishment of a program that might permit matching funds.
No objection and request granted.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor, the Mayor, to Proclaim October 21, 1955, a
Hallowe'en for U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Supervisor Casey presented:
File No. 13767, Resolution No. 16029 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Casey, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Petitioning the Public Utilities Commission to Provide Transportation
Service Between Forest Hill Station and Laguna Honda Home.
Supervisor Casey presented:
File No. 13768, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Public Utilities Committee.
Report on Inspection Tour of Antiaircraft Facilities for San Francisco.
Supervisor Casey submitted a written report on his recent tour
of the Presidio and other locations for the purpose of inspecting the
NIKE guided missile batteries which provide antiaircraft protection
for San Francisco.
Ordered filed.
The Board resumed consideration of the following legislation here-
tofore temporarily postponed:
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4452, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property on the Southwest Corner of Lucy and Thornton Streets
from First Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13657
Mr. George Allen, representing the appellant, Mrs. Firpo, explained
the grounds on which the appeal was taken and why the City Planning
Commission should be overruled.
Mr. Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning, expressed the views
of the City Planning Commission and why they had denied the
application to rezone.
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Adopted.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4452, Denying Application to Rezone Property Located
on the Southwest Corner of Lucy and Thornton Streets from First
Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13657-2, Resolution No. 16017 (Series of 1939).
The Chair explained the parliamentary situation: "An 'aye' vote
would overrule the City Planning Commission and a 'no' vote would
sustain the City Planning Commission. Eight votes required to over-
rule the City Planning Commission."
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4461, Approving, Subject to Stipulations, the
Rezoning of Certain Parcels of Land Located in the Vicinity of
Oakdale Avenue and Selby Street and Palou Avenue and Selby Street
from Commercial and Second Residential Districts to Light Industrial
District.
File No. 13673
Mr. Sterling Weatherspoon, the appellant, explained his reasons
why he did not believe that the property should be rezoned.
Mr. Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning, explained the reasons
why the City Planning Commission had approved the rezoning.
Mr. James Higgins, representing the Arden Company, explained
the plans of the company and why it was necessary that the rezoning
be granted.
Mr. Lou Jolly spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Mr. C. H. Richard, General Manager of the Arden Company, spoke
in favor of the rezoning.
Refused Adoption.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4461, Approving, Subject to Stipulation, the Rezoning of
Certain Parcels of Land Located in the Vicinity of Oakdale Avenue
and Selby Street and Palou Avenue and Selby Street, from Commer-
cial and Second Residential Districts to Light Industrial District.
File No. 13673-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Christopher requested to be excused from voting on
account of his business relations with the petitioner for the rezoning.
No objection and request granted.
The Chair explained the parliamentary situation: "An 'aye' vote
would overrule the City Planning Committee and a 'no' vote would
sustain the City Planning Commission. Eight votes required to over-
rule the City Planning Commission."
Refused adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Excused from voting: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955 699
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Declaring and Finding a Need for the City and County of San Francisco
to Exercise the Powers of a Parking Authority.
File No. 13660-1, Resolution No. 16005 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending Resolution No. 9126 (Series of 1939) Titled "In Conformity
With Section 4 of the Parking Law of 1949 Declaring the Need for a
Parking Authority to Be Known as The Parking Authority of the
City and County of San Francisco to Function in Said City and
County," by Specifying Projects Over Which the Authority Shall
Have Jurisdiction and Control.
File No. 13660-2, Resolution No. 16006 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Resolution Deferring Action on "Ellis-CFarrell" Public Garage Project
Because of Acquisition of Site by Private Enterprise for Construction
and Operation of a Comparable Garage Thereon.
File No. 13660-3, Resolution No. 16007 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following from Finance Committee, without recommendation,
was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment
Rendered in Superior Court Case No. 442,745, John Drew et al. vs.
David Jones et al.
File No. 13378-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved for
passage for second reading.
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor, the Mayor, was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Dr. Francis J. Herz, Recreation and Park Com-
missioner, October 21-November 5; and Oliver M. Rousseau, Public
Utilities Commissioner, September 29-October 2, 1955, Both With
Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16009 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
The Board Continued With Roll Call for the Introduction of Measures
and Communications Not Considered or Reported Upon by a Com-
mittee.
In Memoriam — George T. Cameron.
Supervisor Christopher, joined in by all members of the Board,
presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16010 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved
adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor Christopher presented a communication from Claire
V. Goodwin, President, Pacific Coast League, transmitting informa-
tion relative to proposal by the San Francisco Recreation Center, Inc.,
for all-purpose athletic and civic activities facilities.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Memorializing the Legislature of the State of California to Initiate an
Amendment to the Constitution Which Would Permit the Use of
Gas Tax Funds for Improvement of Mass Transit Facilities.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 13769, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
Permission Granted.
Supervisor Christopher stated that he had received a request from
the citizens' committee commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
1906 fire for permission to use the Chambers on Thursday, October
13th at 4 p. m.
No objection and permission granted.
Adopted.
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved that the
Board consider the final plans for the Diamond Heights Redevelop-
ment Area as a Special Order, 2:00 P.M., on Monday, October 10th.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Extending to November 1, 1955, the Time for Completion of the Annual
Audit of the Controller's Books.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 12803-1, Resolution No. 16008 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Commending Reverend Lawrence Byrne, S.D.B., Affectionately Known
as "Father Larry," Administrative Director of Salesian Boys' Club,
for His Youth Work in San Francisco.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13770, Resolution No. 16030 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
In Memoriam — Reverend Joseph Rock, S.J.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16011 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Report Re Status of Construction of Exhibit Hall.
Supervisor Ferdon stated that he had received a number of com-
munications relative to the status of the extension of the Civic Audi-
torium and the construction of the Exhibit Hall.
Mr. Brooks replied that the architects have been working along
and have completed the first phase of the plan, that is a preliminary
plan, they are now engaged on the second phase which is preparing
plans on which the approval by the Art Commission and the Recrea-
tion and Park Commission will be requested. If the plans are ap-
proved bids will be called for next February or March and work
can be completed on the date as originally released.
Reference to Committee.
Requesting Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee, to Be Known
as the United Nations Memorial Association (UNMA), to Con-
summate Erection in San Francisco of a Suitable Memorial Dedicated
to the Principles of Peace, Justice and Freedom.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting Mayor to Appoint Citizens' Committee to Assist in Con-
cluding Arrangements for the 1956 Amateur Public Links Champion-
ship to Be Held at Harding Park Golf Course.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 16016 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Reference to Committee.
Requesting the California State Park Commission to Return to the City
and County of San Francisco the Sum of $100,000 Transmitted to It
on July 22, 1954, as a Contribution to Purchase Butano Forest in
San Mateo County for Park Purposes.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 9347-6, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Supervisor Halley requested that he and the Controller be notified
when the matter would be considered by Finance Committee.
No objection and request granted.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor, the Mayor, to Proclaim October 27, 1955,
"Navy Day."
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13771, Resolution No. 16032 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Requesting Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to Arrange an
Appropriate Civic Celebration in Honor of the New York Yankees
Baseball Club, During Its Stop in San Francisco En Route to the
Far East.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 16015 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, moved
adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:55
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors October 17, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
October 10, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Blake on authorized leave.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, September 19, and
Monday, September 26, 1955, were considered read and approved.
Communications.
From Jack Werchick, attorney for the Diamond Heights Property
Owners' Association, recommending amendments to the proposed Re-
development Plan.
Consideration continued one week.
Presentation of Distinguished Guests.
The President announced that the pupils of one of the classes of
the Star of the Sea School were present today to witness the legisla-
tive deliberations of the Board and extended the hand of welcome
to them.
Consideration Continued One Week.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Approving Redevelopment Plan for Diamond Heights Approved Re-
development Project Area B-l, and Designating Same as the Official
Redevelopment Plan for Said Project Area.
File No. 13546-4, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Summary of Events.
Supervisor Dobbs, Chairman of the Finance Committee, sum-
marized the events leading to the present status of the redevelopment
plan for Diamond Heights.
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Privilege of the Floor.
There being no objection, the privilege of the floor was extended
to Jack Werchick, attorney representing the Diamond Heights Prop-
erty Owners' Association.
Mr. Werchick pointed out that his association did not object to
the redevelopment of the area; in fact, he believed that such a plan
would be sound. He mentioned, however, that as matters now stood,
he believed that the letter of the law was being followed but that
the spirit of the law was being violated. At the time plans were
being formulated for the redevelopment of the area, he urged that
every possible protection be afforded the property owners involved.
He was assured by the Redevelopment Agency that such action
would be taken but up to this time such complete protection has not
been extended. What the property owners want is the opportunity
of living in their own property after redevelopment.
Mr. Werchick thereupon outlined the following alternative recom-
mendations which he believed should be incorporated in the Final
Plan:
Alternative Plan for the Redevelopment of Diamond Heights.
Submitted by the Diamond Heights Property Owners Association
under the provisions of Section 33732, Health and Safety Code,
October 10, 1955.
The City and County of San Francisco shall take advantage of
the preliminary engineering plans heretofore prepared and paid for
and shall, within the Diamond Heights Project Area:
( 1 ) improve existing streets and roadways
(2) build new streets, as necessary, using the power of eminent
domain and other valid statutory authorization,
(3) install adequate lighting and utilities systems, underground if
feasible,
(4) install adequate sewage facilities,
(5) install necessary water mains,
(6) remove old water tanks on the hills and enforce existing fire,
health and building code provisions;
(7) re-zone area according to best modern planning; strictly en-
force new zoning plan when adopted;
(8) build schools and other public buildings as required by popu-
lation and other customary circumstances.
In the alternative, if the Board of Supervisors refuses to adopt
the above proposed alternative plan, or any substantial part thereof,
the Diamond Heights Property Owners Association hereby submits
the following Alternative Plan for the Redevelopment of Diamond
Heights:
(1) That the engineering plan be modified so that existing homes
are not interfered with unless such modification is not feasible;
(2) That present owners of property in Diamond Heights shall
be given preference in the selection of new sites; that the Agency,
by use of its power to exchange property, shall enable present
owners who must move to obtain other comparable sites in the project
area in reasonable proximity to their present locations; that this
preference shall be tentatively negotiated during the final planning
stage and shall be effected after the Agency has acquired, by pur-
chase, exchange or option, some property to exchange for other
property; that these exchanges shall be made during the acquisition
period before the sale of property to the general public; that ex-
changes shall be on a lot for lot, site for site, or other equitable basis;
(3) That a common basis for appraisal of all properties be em-
ployed; that for purposes of acquiring, selling or exchanging, the
MONDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1955 705
fair market value of the property shall be determined as of that
time; thai the same factors affecting value shall be applied by nego-
tiating- and effecting exchanges during the acquisition stage in
accordance with (2) above;
(4) That present owners shall not be confronted with competitive
bidding for new sites: that exchanges shall not be subject to com-
petitive bidding;
(5) That present owners shall be permitted to retain that portion
or portions of their land not required for a street or other public
use under the final plan, provided the land can be developed in
accordance with such plan and provided the owners agree to par-
ticipate in the redevelopment in conformity with the final plan
adopted by the Board of Supervisors;
(6) That the present owners shall not be required to build on
property retained by them before a majority of all land allocated for
private building shall be purchased and contracts executed for build-
ing thereon;
(7) That land to be sold shall be sold in blocs which shall not
exclude the small builder and investor and that this sale, exchange,
leasing and transfer of land shall be under the final approval of
the Board of Supervisors, or its designated representative;
(8) That present owners in Diamonds Heights shall be permitted
to exchange lots, under the provisions of all applicable laws, where
the owner desires to exchange property designated for multi-family
dwellings for single family dwelling;
(9) That present owners may sell or transfer their property if
or trail assumes the obligations of the Participation
Agreement;
(10) That present owners shall be given credit for utilities already
installed and paid for. where utilities are to be replaced;
(11) That present owners be permitted to participate, even though
they cannot arrive at an agreement as to price within the designated
time, so long as a tentative agreement to participate is executed,
binding both parties to all phases of the contract except the price;
(12) That the Participation Agreements shall impose no addi-
tional burdens upon participating owners which is not specifically
provided for in the final plan; that said Agreements shall be specific
as to all duties and benefits of the contracting parties; that the
present owners shall not be required, as a condition of participation
in 'he redevelopment project, to waive any constitutional or statutory
right;
(13) That regardless of the success or failure of the contemplated
project and regardless of the completion or abandonment of the
final plan, the zoning and building restrictions provided for in the
final plans shall be maintained and enforced for the protection of
all present owners and others who participate in the redevelopment
project in reliance of the provisions of the final plan;
(14) That the Final Plan be revised to bring the proposed housing
structures in conformity with present and future housing needs of
San Francisco;
(15) That the land disposition plan, in detail, shall be included
in the final plan;
(16) That final engineering shall be completed before execution
of any participation agreements;
(17) That the Board of Supervisors shall retain final control over
every phase of the Final Plan with right of review and veto over
any proposed or contemplated act of the Redevelopment Agency,
including the expenditure of monies — whether local or Federal.
(18) That the above 17 proposals be adopted as a part of the
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proposed Final Plan for the Redevelopment of Diamond Heights and
shall supersede and control over any inconsistent parts thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
Diamond Heights Property Owners' Association
By Jack H. Werchick, Attorney for the
Diamond Heights Property Owners' Association
Mr. Werchick concluded by emphasizing that all phases of the
Final Plan should be under the sole jurisdiction of the Board of
Supervisors so that in the event errors have been made by the
Redevelopment Agency, the Board would then be in a position to
correct them.
Mr. Morley Goldberg of the City Attorneys' office, representing
the Redevelopment Agency, pointed out that the redevelopment of
Diamond Heights has been given careful consideration and study
for many years. The Redevelopment Agency, the City Planning
Commission, private groups and other city departments have cooper-
ated wholeheartedly. Mr. Goldberg stated that the Federal Govern-
ment insists on competitive bidding. The property owners will be
allowed to stay, but probably portions of their property may have
to be taken for street purposes. If the property owner objects, the
entire property will have to be taken over through eminent domain
proceedings. He added that owner participation is included in the
Final Plan, and that the Board of Supervisors has control over the
activities of the Redevelopment Agency as well as its budget.
The President of the Board objected to the disclosed fact that the
Real Estate Department will not perform all of the appraisal work
involved.
Privilege of the Floor.
There being no objection, the privilege of the floor was extended
to the following:
Mrs. Gloria Dunn, 821 Corbett Avenue;
Neal Fellom, 550 Valley Street;
Mrs. Florence van Hoff, 1921 Diamond Street;
Johnann Tietjen, 574 Day Street.
Discussion.
Attorney Goldberg informed the Board that the price for each
parcel would be negotiated by either the Real Estate Department
or an authorized independent appraiser. The owner of the property
would have 30 days within which to participate and the time could
be extended to 90 days upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
If the owner fails to participate, then the Redevelopment Agency
will acquire the whole parcel and sell it to the highest bidder. If
no price can be agreed upon, the Agency will then condemn the
property and the courts requested to fix a price.
Supervisor McAteer inquired if a complete appraisal of the area
could not be made prior to the adoption of the final redevelopment
plan.
Mr. Eugene Riordan, Executive Director for the Redevelopment
Agency, replied that such could not be followed since the law did
not permit of such procedure.
Amendment.
Supervisor Christopher moved as an amendment to the Rede-
velopment Plan, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that all appraisals
to be made in connection with Diamond Heights Redevelopment Plan
shall be under the complete jurisdiction of the Real Estate Depart-
ment of the City and County of San Francisco, which department
may contract with private appraisers when necessary to expedite
the acquisition of the involved properties; all appraisals heretofore
completed shall be reviewed and reported on by the San Francisco
Real Estate Department.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1955 707
Supervisor Casey Excused.
There being no objection, Supervisor Casey was excused from
further Board attendance. Supervisor Casey excused at 4:00 p. m.
Statement by Supervisor McAteer.
Supervisor McAteer: In view of this particular amendment and
the many ramifications which may possibly ensue, and in view of
the fact that two members of the Board are not present at the
moment, it seems to me that the proper thing to do would be to
submit this amendment to the Finance Committee for review and
advice from the City Attorney's office for possible evaluation of this
amendment. I will therefore move that the entire subject be re-
ferred to the Finance Committee, along with this amendment and
ask that they study it. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Supervisor McCarty suggested that Nos. 1 and 2, identified as
Files Nos. 13546-4 and 13546-3, remain on the calendar until the
proposed amendment had been thoroughly studied by the Finance
Committee.
He thereupon moved as a substitute, seconded by Supervisor Ertola,
that Supervisor Christopher's motion be referred to the Finance
Committee, and that the measures involving adoption of the Final
Plan and the adoption of the Cooperative Agreement remain on the
calendar for a period of one week.
The roll was thereupon called and the substitute motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
Approving Form of Cooperative Agreement Between the City and
County of San Francisco and the Redevelopment Agency, and Au-
thorizing the Execution Thereof in Connection With Diamond Heights
Approved Redevelopment Project Area B-l.
File No. 13546-3, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Consideration continued one week.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley asked to be excused but before leaving, re-
quested suspension of the rules for the purpose of considering the
following calendar and/or off-calendar measures out of order. Mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Adopted.
Urging Public Support of the 1955 United Crusade Campaign.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13781, Resolution No. 16059 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
In Memoriam — Dr. John Sheehan Drew.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16037 (Series of 1939) .
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Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
Motion Re Request for Appropriation of Funds for Veterans' Day.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is
hereby authorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supple-
mental appropriation of $2,500 from such funds as are legally
available, to be credited to the Chief Administrative Officer, to
provide trophies, etc., to be awarded in the name of the City and
County of San Francisco for the parade to be held on Veterans' Day,
November 11, 1955.
File No. 13790
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Authorizing Representation at the Redwood Empire Association's Con-
vention in Lake County.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13782, Resolution No. 16060 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon.
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
Congratulating Library Commissioner Joseph S. Quan Upon His Elec-
tion to the International Presidency of the Chinese Four Families
Association of North and South America.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16043 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $4,250, Fire Department, for Temporary Quarters for
Firemen at the Palace of Fine Arts During Reconstruction of Building
at 2239 Greenwich Street; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13742, Ordinance No. 9337 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
Consideration of Calendar Measures Out of Order.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
calendar measures out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1955 709
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of the Finance Committee were
taken up:
An Ordinance Declaring Policy for the Establishment of a Street Traffic
Management Program; Directing the Mayor to Engage the Services
of the Automotive Safety Foundation to Conduct in San Francisco a
Special Study of Street Traffic Management Functions, and Creating
a Traffic Advisory Committee.
File No. 13197-5, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Readi)ig by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
Appropriating $7,500, Chief Administrative Officer, for the Conduct in
San Francisco of a Special Study of Street Traffic Management
Functions and Problems, Including Transit and Parking.
File No. 13197-6, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey — 2.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 83.5, Board of Educa-
tion— Non-Certificated Employees (Continued) School Cafeteria, by
Adding One Position of Assistant Cook, Secondary School Cafeteria
(Part-Time) at $1.74 Per Hour.
File No. 13692, Ordinance No. 9329 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $820, Youth Guidance Center, Log Cabin Ranch School,
for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13693, Ordinance No. 9330 (Scries of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $8,017.50, Police Department, for Three Positions of
General Clerk-Typist to Be Employed in the Traffic Warrant Bureau.
File No. 13695-1, Ordinance No. 9331 (Series of L939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 11, Police Department
— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13695-2, Ordinance No. 9332 (Series of 1939) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $1,100, Coroner, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13696, Ordinance No. 9333 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $3,545, Public Health, San Francisco Hospital, for Posi-
tion of Instructor of Nursing; Abolishing Position of Registered Nurse
and Validating Related Annual Salary Ordinance Provisions.
File No. 13697, Ordinance No. 9334 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Exchange of Drainage Easements With Paul Walti, Located
in Graystone Terrace.
File No. 13715, Ordinance No. 9335 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $2,779, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
Purchase of Shop and Automotive Equipment.
File No. 13716, Ordinance No. 9336 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Consideration Continued.
The following measure from Finance Committee, without recom-
mendation, heretofore Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment
of Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment Ren-
dered in Superior Court Case No. 442,745, John Drew et al. vs. David
Jones et al.
File No. 13378-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved continuance for one week. Motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
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Requesting the California State Park Commission to Return to the
City and County of San Francisco the Sum of $100,000 Transmitted
to It on July 22, 1954, as a Contribution Toward the Purchase of
Butano Forest for Park Purposes.
File No. 9347-6, Resolution No. 16033 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Granting Extension of Time to November 19, 1955, for Awarding of
Department of Public Works' Contract for the Improvement of La
Grande Avenue Between Russia Avenue and Its Southerly Termina-
tion.
File No. 13192-3, Resolution No. 16035 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for October and November; List Dated October 10,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16039 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Errors in 1955-56 Assessment Roll.
File No. 13447, Resolution No. 16040 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1954-55 and 1955-56.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 16041 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Cancellation of Assessment of Personal Property Taxes
Levied Against Baffin, Inc., in Sum of $398.61.
File No. 13604, Resolution No. 16045 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Andrew Anderson
et ux., for $5,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13725, Resolution No. 16048 (Series of 1939) .
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Rejecting Claim of Samuel Opler for Cancellation of Personal Property
Taxes for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13642, Resolution No. 16046 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Acquisition by Eminent Domain Proceedings of Certain
Real Property Required for the Widening of Portola Drive Between
Waithman and Dorchester Ways at a Cost Not to Exceed $300,000.
File No. 13726, Resolution No. 16049 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer informed the Board that he had been told by
certain property owners that they had never been contacted by the
Real Estate Department for the sale of their property. Supervisor
Dobbs stated this would be examined by the Finance Committee at
its meeting tomorrow.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Edward McTaggart
for $16,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13727, Resolution No. 16050 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Permitting the San Francisco City and County Employees' Retirement
System to Accept Fees Paid by Individuals When Medical Re-
examinations Are Authorized in Connection With Appointments to
Civil Service Positions, and Setting Forth That Such Reexaminations
Will Be Under the Supervision of Said Retirement System.
File No. 13739, Resolution No. 16051 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Right of Way Easement from Domenico
Lasagna et ux., for $79, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer
Tunnel.
File No. 13748, Resolution No. 16052 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1955 713
Authorizing Attendance at the Annual Convention of the American
Institute of Traffic Engineers to Be Held at Pittsburgh, Pa., October
22-28, 1955.
File No. 13749, Resolution No. 16053 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Fixing Date of October 24, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing of Objections
to Correction of Clerical Errors in 1955-56 Assessment Roll Which
Will Increase Amount of Taxes Payable.
File No. 13750-1, Resolution No. 16054 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Acceptance of Deed to an Easement, Three Feet in Width,
Located in Assessor's Block 2130-A, Required for Sewer Purposes.
File No. 13751, Resolution No. 16055 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes Levied on City and School District
Properties.
File No. 13752, Resolution No. 16056 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Adjustment of Inventory to Reflect the Loss of a Pair of
Wollensak Binoculars.
File No. 13754, Resolution No. 16057 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Acceptance, on Behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, of a
Gift of $3,200, from Mr. Benjamin Swig, for the Purpose of Defraying
Cost of Making Studies and Surveys of South of Market Areas.
File No. 13755, Resolution No. 16058 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $10,000, Board of Supervisors, for the Purpose of Making
a Contribution to Agricultural District 1-A, Eleventh Grand National
Livestock Exposition, as Provided in Section 25904 of the Government
Code.
File No. 13460-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $2,685, Civil Service Commission, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13694, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Providing for Acceptance of Cash Gifts or Contributions of Less than
$100, to Be Used for General Park or Recreation Purposes.
File No. 13728, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Halley — 4.
Appropriating $7,420, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
One Position of Janitor and One Position of Working Foreman
Janitor, and Providing for Payment of Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13729-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Halley — 4.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 42.1, Public Works,
Bureau of Building Repair — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13729-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Halley — 4.
Appropriating $6,800, Public Health, Bureau of Venereal Disease Con-
trol, for Two Positions of Physician-Specialist, Part-Time; Abolishing
One Position of Physician-Specialist.
File No. 13743-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Halley — 4.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 54B, Public Health,
Central Office, Venereal Disease Control — A Companion Measure to
the Preceding Item.
File No. 13743-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Halley — 4.
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Appropriating $3,500, Recreation and Park, for Compromise and Settle-
ment of Superior Court Action 442,430, Joseph A. and Carol Lee
Stoutsenberger Against the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13744. Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $650, Public Health, for Salary Increases Omitted in
Salary Appropriations for 1955-56 and Due Certain Employees in the
Laguna Honda Home and San Francisco Hospital.
File No. 13745, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $3,335, District Attorney, for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 13746, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $200, Real Estate, for Legal Services Required to Clear
Title to the Birthplace of Father Junipero Serra, in Petra, Spain.
File No. 13747, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located in the Vicinity
of Somerset and Mansell Streets.
File No. 13753-1, Ordinance No. .. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, McAteer.
McCarty, McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Ertola, Halley — 4.
Appropriating $849.10, San Francisco Airport, for Overtime Allowance.
File No. 13756, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Amending Ordinance No. 9167 (Series of 1939), Relating to the Im-
provement of Portion of LaGrande Avenue by Amending Section 2
Thereof, Increasing the Amount of City Aid from $1,800 to $2,000 and
the Amount Provided for Work in Front of City Property from
$5,600 to $5,800.
File No. 13192-2, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
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Appropriating $1,221, Public Health, Emergency Hospitals, to Com-
pensate One Position of Senior Emergency Hospital Steward and
One Position of Chief Emergency Hospital Steward Authorized to
Work a 44-Hour Week.
File No. 13759-1, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Car-berry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 1.16, Public Health —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13759-2, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Aves: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Appropriating $2,932, San Francisco Airport, for Position of Foreman
Janitor; Abolishing Position of Working Foreman Janitor.
File No. 13760-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley— 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 70, San Francisco
Airport — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13760-2, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Adopted.
The following measure, presented by the Clerk, was taken up:
Fixing Date of Monday, October 17, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing
the Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission, by
Its Resolution No. 4467, Abolishing Setback Lines Located at the
Southwest Corner of Thirty-eighth Avenue and Noriega Street and
at the Southeast Corner of Thirty-ninth Avenue and Noriega Street.
File No. 13717-1, Resolution No. 16047 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Supervisor William C. Blake, October 8-12; Thomas
F. Strycula, Chief Probation Officer, October 8-23; Harold L. Zeller-
MONDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1955 717
bach. President, Art Commission, October 16-21; Edward J. Wren,
President of the Public Welfare Commission, November 1-20, 1955,
All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 1344D. Resolution No. 16036 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption: seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Endorsing, in Principle, the Proposal for the Construction of a 115-Mile
Bay-Encircling Freeway, Including 15 Miles of Additional Freeway
Routes in San Francisco, to Be Built With the Financial Assistance
of the Federal Bureau of Roads.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13783, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Streets Commiti
Communication Re Consideration of Agreement Between Redevelopment
Agency and San Francisco Food Terminal Corp.
Supervisor Carberry presented a communication from the Rede-
velopment Agency in which request is made that expeditious action
be taken with respect to a measure now reposing in the Commercial
and Industrial Development Committee relating to an agreement
between the Redevelopment Agency and the San Francisco Food
Terminal Corporation whereby the latter would advance funds to
the Agency for the purpose of conducting a study of the South Basin
area looking to the establishment of a wholesale produce market and
food terminal.
Referred to Joint Finaixcc and Commercial and Industrial Develop-
ment Committee to meet on Tuesday, October 11 at 2:30 p. m.
Adopted.
Appointing Supervisor William C. Blake as a Member of the Inter-
County Legislative Committee of the Redwood Empire Supervisors'
Unit.
Supervisor Christopher presented:
File No. 12994-1, Resolution No. 16034 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Congratulating the University of San Francisco on Its Centennial
Birthday.
Presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16044 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Christopher moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Carberry.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Advertising U.S.F. Centennial.
Supervisor Christopher requested that the Finance Committee
study the suggestion advanced by the local press that the City and
County of San Francisco insert an advertisement in the local papers
relative to the forthcoming centennial celebration of the University
of San Francisco.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Transfer of $950 from Public Utilities Commission, Hetch
Hetchy Project Fire Insurance, to the Credit of Dedicatory Program
Expenses, Cherry Valley Dam, for Payment of Expenses in Con-
nection With the Dedication of the Cherry Valley Dam to Be Held
October 27-28, 1955.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13784, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Authorizing Attendance of the Head Clerk, Records Center, at Con-
ference on Records Management, to Be Held at San Francisco, During
Period October 24-25, 1955.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13785, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Providing for an Accident Prevention Program; Establishing a Safety
Division Under the Jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission and
Providing for Its Personnel, Powers and Duties.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13101, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim the Week End of November 11-13,
1955, as the Marina Festival of Thanksgiving.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13787, Resolution No. 16061 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
In Memoriam — Charles R. Wood.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16038 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
McCarty.
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Unanimously nu'. \ rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs. Ertola, Ferdon,
. 'arty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Vallejo Street Between Grant and
Columbus Avenues During Period October 27-30, 1955.
Supervise Aahon presented:
File No. 13788, Resolution No. 16062 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, Mc< McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Congratulating Theresa Meikle, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court,
Upon Her Silver Anniversary as a Jurist.
Supervisor McMahon pi isented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16042 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
McCarty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Mi. McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Halley — 3.
Tribute to Organizations Caring for Persons Ousted from Burning
Buildings.
Supervisor McMahon paid special tribute to those organizations
which are offering shelter and caring for those persons who have
been compelled to flee from burning buildings.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:00
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors November 7, 1955.
I. John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San I hereby certify that the foregoing is
.; true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH.
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY. OCTOBER 17. 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
October 17, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Halley excused from attendance at 4:00 p. m.
Supervisor McCarty excused from attendance at 4:30 p. m.
Introduction of Guests.
The Chair introduced the eighth grade civics class from the Star
of the Sea School.
Request to Be Excused.
Supervisor McCarty requested that he be excused from attendance
at 4: 30 p. m.
No objection and request granted.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Passage for Second Reading as Amended.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Approving Redevelopment Plan for Diamond Heights Approved Re-
development Project Area B-l, and Designating Same as the Official
Redevelopment Plan for Said Project Area.
File No. 13546-4, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved that
the legislation be amended by adding thereto Section 20 to read as
follows: "The two proposals or statements alleged to be alternative
plans which have been presented to this Board have been considered
and this Board hereby rejects each of said proposals or statements
alleged to be alternative plans. It is hereby found and determined
that the Redevelopment Plan as submitted by the Agency will best
redevelop the project area in conformity with the purposes and
policies of the redevelopment law and the master plan for the City
and County of San Francisco."
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
(721)
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There being no objection the privilege of the floor was granted to
the following persons who spoke in opposition to the enactment of
the legislation:
Mr. John Wercheck, attorney at law.
Mrs. Florence van Hoff, secretary, Diamond Heights Property
Owners Association.
Mr. John J. Van Hoff, resident of Diamond Heights Area.
The following persons spoke in favor of the enactment of the
legislation:
Mr. Joseph Alioto, Chairman, Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. William H. Smith, resident of Diamond Heights Area.
Passed for Second Reading as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted.
In the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Monday, October
10, 1955, Supervisor Christopher moved that the Real Estate Depart-
ment have complete jurisdiction over the subject of appraisals as
they relate to property in the Diamond Heights Redevelopment
Project Area B-l. The motion was referred to the Finance Com-
mittee and considered by said committee at its meeting held on
Tuesday, October 11. After due consideration, the Finance Com-
mittee recommends that the following language be adopted as Sec-
tion 4 of the Cooperative Agreement embodied in the measure approv-
ing the form of such agreement, and that the following sections
be renumbered accordingly:
"The Agency agrees that the Real Estate Department of
the City and County of San Francisco shall exercise super-
vision over the appraisals of property in the Project Area
and all appraisals shall be reported to the Agency through
said Real Estate Department."
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Adopted as Amended.
Approving Form of Cooperative Agreement Between the City and
County of San Francisco and the Redevelopment Agency, and Au-
thorizing the Execution Thereof in Connection With Diamond Heights
Approved Redevelopment Project Area B-l.
File No. 13546-3, Resolution No. 16083 (Series of 1939).
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Consideration Continued.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4467, Abolishing Setback Lines Located at the
Southwest Corner of Thirty-eighth Avenue and Noriega Street and at
the Southeast Corner of Thirty-ninth Avenue and Noriega Street.
File No. 13717
The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed abolish-
ment of the setback lines:
Frances Barsacchini, 1922 Thirty-ninth Avenue.
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Mrs. Florence Vigeant, 4039 Noriega Street.
Emmett Corridan, 512 Sixteenth Aven
The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed abolishment
of the setback lines:
Mr. Carl Howard, representing Michael Costello, Jr.
Mr. Michael Costello, Jr., 2000 Thirty-fourth Avenue.
Mr. Bryant Hall, representing the City Planning Commission.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4467 Abolishing Setback Lines Located at the Southwest
Corner of Thirty-eighth Avenue and Noriega Street and at the
Southeast Corner of Thirty-ninth Avenue and Noriega Street.
File No. 13717-2, Resolution No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved that con-
sideration be continued for one week.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
An Ordinance Declaring Policy for the Establishment of a Street Traffic
Management Program; Directing the Mayor to Engage the Services
of the Automotive Safety Foundation to Conduct in San Francisco
a Special Study of Street Traffic Management Functions, and Creating
a Traffic Advisory Committee.
File No. 13197-5, Ordinance No. 9357 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $7,500, Chief Administrative Officer, for the Conduct in
San Francisco of a Special Study of Street Traffic Management
Functions and Problems, Including Transit and Parking.
File No. 13197-6, Ordinance No. 9358 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
la, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $10,000, Board of Supervisors, for the Purpose of Making
a Contribution to Agricultural District 1-A, Eleventh Grand National
Livestock Exposition, as Provided in Section 25904 of the Government
Code.
File No. 13460-2, Ordinance No. 9340 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $2,685, Civil Service Commission, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13694, Ordinance No. 9341 (Series of 1939) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Providing for Acceptance of Cash Gifts or Contributions of Less Than
$100, to Be Used for General Park or Recreation Purposes.
File No. 13728, Ordinance No. 9342 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $7,420, Public Works, Bureau of Building Repair, for
One Position of Janitor and One Position of Working Foreman
Janitor, and Providing for Payment of Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13729-1, Ordinance No. 9343 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, PAcAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 42.1, Public Works,
Bureau of Building Repair — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13729-2, Ordinance No. 9344 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $6,800, Public Health, Bureau of Venereal Disease Con-
trol, for Two Positions of Physician-Specialist, Part-Time; Abolish-
ing One Position of Physician-Specialist.
File No. 13743-1, Ordinance No. 9345 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 54B, Public Health,
Central Office, Venereal Disease Control — A Companion Measure to
the Preceding Item.
File No. 13743-2, Ordinance No. 9346 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $3,500, Recreation and Park, for Compromise and Settle-
ment of Superior Court Action 442,430, Joseph A. and Carol Lee
Stoutsenberger Against the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13744, Ordinance No. 9347 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
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Appropriating $650, Public Health, for Salary Increases Omitted in
Salary Appropriations for 1955-56 and Due Certain Employees in the
Laguna Honda Home and San Francisco Hospital.
File No. 13745, Ordinance No. 9348 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $3,335, District Attorney, for Purchase of Equipment.
File No. 13746, Ordinance No. 9349 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $200, Real Estate, for Legal Services Required to Clear
Title to the Birthplace of Father Junipero Serra in Petra, Spain.
File No. 13747, Ordinance No. 9350 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located in the Vicinity
of Somerset and Mansell Streets.
File No. 13753-1, Ordinance No. 9351 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $849.10, San Francisco Airport, for Overtime Allowance.
File No. 13756, Ordinance No. 9352 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending Ordinance No. 9167 (Series of 1939), Relating to the Im-
provement of Portion of LaGrande Avenue by Amending Section 2
Thereof, Increasing the Amount of City Aid from $1,800 to $2,000
and the Amount Provided for Work in Front of City Property from
$5,600 to $5,800.
File No. 13192-2, Ordinance No. 9338 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $1,221, Public Health, Emergency Hospitals, to Com-
pensate One Position of Senior Emergency Hospital Steward and
One Position of Chief Emergency Hospital Steward Authorized to
Work a 44-Hour Week.
File No. 13759-1, Ordinance No. 9353 (Series of 1939) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 1.16, Public Health —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13759-2, Ordinance No. 9354 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Appropriating $2,932, San Francisco Airport, for Position of Foreman
Janitor; Abolishing Position of Working Foreman Janitor.
File No. 13760-1, Ordinance No. 9355 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 70, San Francisco
Airport — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13760-2, Ordinance No. 9356 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Temporary Postponement.
The following from Finance Committee, without recommendation,
heretofore considered, was taken up:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment of
Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment Rendered
in Superior Court Case No. 442,745, John Drew et al. vs. David
Jones et al.
File No. 13378-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved tem-
porary postponement.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Conferring on the Public Welfare Department Certain Duties and
Functions in Connection With the Approval of Authorization for
Public Assistance Pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Welfare and Institu-
tions Code, Added by Chapter 772, Statutes of 1951, and Rescinding
Resolution No. 12047 (Series of 1939).
File No. 8363-2, Resolution No. 16063 (Series of 1939) .
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955 727
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carbcrry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Mon-Residents for October and November; List Dated October 17,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16068 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Personal Property Assessments for the
Years 1951 Through 1954.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 16069 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Personal Property Assessments for the
Years 1953 and 1954.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 16070 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneus Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1954-55 and 1955-56.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 16071 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16072 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of the Director of Public Welfare Department
at the National Biennial Roundtable Conference of The American
Public Welfare Association to Be Held at Washington, D. C, No-
vember 30-December 3, 1955.
File No. 13763, Resolution No. 16076 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
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Granting Extension of Time to October 14, 1955, for Awarding of
Department of Public Works' Contract for the Construction of Engine
House No. 45.
File No. 13764, Resolution No. 16077 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer — 9.
Absent: Supervisors McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Adopted as Amended.
Authorizing Transfer of Funds for the Payment of Expenses in Con-
nection With the Cherry Valley Dam Dedication Ceremonies to Be
Held on October 27 and 28, 1955.
File No. 13785, Resolution No. 16078 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved that
the legislation be amended by changing the dates of October 27 and
28 to October 26 and 27.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
The Board resumed consideration of the following from Finance
Committee without recommendation, heretofore considered and tem-
porarily postponed:
Appropriating $1,913.70, Public Utilities, General Office, for Payment of
Attorney's Fees and Court Costs as Set Forth in Judgment Rendered
in Superior Court Case No. 442,745, John Drew et al. vs. David
Jones et al.
File No. 13378-1, Ordinance No. 9339 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Adopted.
Authorizing Attendance of the Head Clerk, Records Center, at the
Conference of Records Management, Sponsored Jointly by the Uni-
versity of California School of Business, University Extension of
the University of California and the National Records Management
Council, to Be Held at San Francisco October 24-25, 1955.
File No. 13786, Resolution No. 16078 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Motion Requesting Supplemental Appropriation of $2,500 for Trophies,
Etc., for Veterans' Day, November 11, 1955.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby
authorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supplemental
appropriation of $2,500, from such funds as are legally available, to
be credited to the Chief Administrative Officer, to provide trophies,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955 729
etc., to be awarded in the name of the City and County of San
Francisco for the parade to be held on Veterans' Day, November 11,
1955.
File No. 13790
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Taken Up Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved suspen-
sion of the rules so that the following could be taken up out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Commending Dr. B. C. "Barney" Kingsbury of San Francisco, New
President of the American Dental Association.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16074 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Chestnut Street Between Fillmore
and Scott Streets on Sunday, October 30, 1955.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13810, Resolution No. 16080 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Request to Be Excused.
Supervisor Halley, at the hour of 4 p. m., requested to be excused.
No objection and request granted.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee was taken
up:
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located on the South
Side of Olympia Way and South and East of Clarendon Avenue.
File No. 13779-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of Portion of Funston Avenue
South of Ulloa Street.
File No. 10594-1, Resolution No. 16064 (Series of 1939) .
730 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Granting Permission to Schlage Lock Company to Alter the Southerly
Entrance to the Pedestrian Underpass Across Bayshore Boulevard
at Arleta Street.
File No. 13691, Resolution No. 16075 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Changing the Sidewalk Width on Morris Street Between Its South-
easterly Termination and 134 Feet Northwesterly from 4 Feet to
1.5 Feet.
File No. 13615, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Mc-
Ateer, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McCarty — 3.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Ordering the Improvement of Franconia Street Between Mullen Avenue
and Montcalm Street; Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $900 and Providing for the Reconstruction of Sewers in Amount
of $2,000.
File No. 13686, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Bacon Street Between Harvard
and Cambridge Streets, Including the Crossings of Bacon Street at
Harvard and Oxford Streets, and the Intersection of Cambridge and
Bacon Streets.
File No. 13688, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Ordway Street Between
Goettingen and Somerset Streets.
File No. 13718, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Bright and Stanley
Streets Including Its Intersection.
File No. 13736, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955 731
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Foerster Street Between Los
Palmos Drive and Teresita Boulevard and Extending City Aid in
Approximate Amount of $6,000.
File No. 13741, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Conditionally Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Florida Street
Between Division and Sixteenth Streets, Including the Crossing of
Florida and Fifteenth Streets and the Intersection of Florida and
Alameda Streets, Except Those Portions Required by Law to Be
Kept in Order by the Railroad Company Having Tracks Thereon.
File No. 13772, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of a Ten-Foot Public Service Easement Located Between
Lots 7 and 8, Block 2840, Forest Hill.
File No. 13133
Adopted.
There being no protestants present, the following recommendation
of Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of a Ten-Foot Public Service Easement Located
Between Lots 7 and 3, Block 2840, Forest Hill.
File No. 13133-2, Resolution No. 16065 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Communications.
From Citizens' Participation Committee Urban Renewal, an in-
vitation to a no-host luncheon honoring Albert M. Cole, Administrator
of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, to be held at the Fairmont
Hotel, Thursday, October 27, 1955.
Copy to each member of the Board — filed.
From the California Water and Power Users Association, notice of
course in Water and Power Problems and Planning, to be held at the
Leamington Hotel, Oakland, October 28-29, 1955.
Referred to Public Utilities Commission.
Approval of Journal of Proceedings.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, October 3, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
732 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Portions of Chestnut and Scott
Streets During the Period November 11-13, 1955.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13813, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Police Committee.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Sam McKee.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16066 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Report Relative to Meeting of Shoreline Planning Association.
Supervisor Carberry stated that Mr. McDevitt, Secretary of the
Recreation and Park Commission, had submitted a written report on
the meeting of the Shoreline Planning Association held at Long Beach.
Supervisor Carberry discussed the five projects that were being
considered by the City and County of San Francisco and the steps
that were being taken so that San Francisco would qualify for
financial assistance from the State for the completion of such projects.
Adopted.
Extending Appreciation and Commendation to the Columbia Broad-
casting System and to Mr. Jaime del Valle, Producer of the Nationally
Televised Production Entitled "The Line Up," for Favorable Publicity
Received by San Francisco and Its Police Department.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16073 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Attendance at the Convention of the Redwood Empire Association.
Supervisor Christopher called attention to the fact that the Presi-
dent of the Redwood Empire Association, Mr. Reid Robinson, was
very desirous of having the Board of Supervisors represented at the
forthcoming convention.
Supervisor Blake indicated that he might be in attendance.
Supervisor Blake requested that the Clerk contact various city
officials to determine whether or not they could represent San Fran-
cisco at said convention.
No objection and Clerk so directed.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955 733
Expression of Sympathy.
Supervisor Christopher stated that he had received a communica-
tion from Mrs. Eisenhower thanking the Board for its expression of
sympathy at the illness of the President.
Expression of Sympathy at Illness of the Clerk of the Board.
Supervisor Dobbs requested that a communication be sent to Mr.
McGrath, Clerk of the Board, expressing the Board's hope that his
recovery will be a quick and complete one.
No objection and request granted.
Adopted.
Requesting His Honor, the Mayor, to Proclaim October 31, "General
William F. Dean Day."
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13811, Resolution No. 16081 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim November 6-12, 1955, as "Education
Week."
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 13812, Resolution No. 16082 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Maintenance of School Teachers' Membership in the Health Service
System.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk direct a communica-
tion to the City Attorney asking that he prepare legislation that will
permit those school teachers who withdrew their contributions from
the Retirement System and entered into the State Retirement System
to remain members of the Health Service System.
No objection and request granted; legislation to be referred to
Judiciary Committee.
Investigation of Alleged "Under an Injunction Against the Owner"
Sales.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk direct a communica-
tion to the Police Department and downtown and neighborhood
merchants' organizations requesting that through their combined
efforts an investigation be made of those sales that are being con-
ducted pursuant to what is alleged to be "under an injunction
against the owner," to determine whether or not under existing
ordinances the city can preclude persons from holding such sales.
Also that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for report
and recommendation as to whether additional legislation is required.
No objection and request granted; report to be referred to Judiciary
Committee.
734 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Mrs. Elizabeth C. Redman.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16067 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved adoption.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Halley, McCarty — 2.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee,
Thursday, October 20, 2:30 p. m.
Watering of Trees Fronting on the Civic Center Parking Lot.
Supervisor McAteer stated that he had received a number of
complaints about the condition of the trees on Van Ness Avenue
fronting the Civic Center Parking Lot. He stated that he had made
an investigation and found out that the lease of the property did not
include care of the trees, and that it was the responsibility of the
Board of Education to clip the lawn and water the trees. He further
remarked that the Board of Education had agreed to maintain the
trees.
Supervisor McAteer suggested that in the future when the City
enters into a lease for use of city property that some provision should
be made to maintain any trees that might be on the property.
Request for Legislation Relative to Weight Limitation on Trucks Using
Nineteenth Avenue.
Supervisor McAteer stated that he had received a communication
from Mr. Booker of the State relative to the enactment of legislation
restricting the weight of vehicles using Nineteenth Avenue.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the Clerk direct a communica-
tion to the City Attorney, transmitting a copy of the letter from
Mr. B. W. Booker, with the request that he make an analysis of
Section 713 of the Vehicle Code and, if he concurs in the opinion
of Mr. Booker, to prepare legislation that will place a weight limita-
tion on vehicles using Nineteenth Avenue.
No objection and request granted; legislation to be referred to
Streets Committee.
Notification of Property Owners Relative to Acquisition of Property
for the Market-Portola Drive Widening.
Supervisor McAteer stated that it was his opinion that the Director
of Property was going to contact each property owner whose prop-
erty would be required by the Ctiy for the Market-Portola Drive
Widening so that the property owner could be informed as to the
price that he would be paid by the City. He stated that this had not
been done and he had the name of one property owner who had to
telephone the Real Estate Department and received the information
over the phone.
Supervisor McAteer to contact the Director of Property.
Blocking of Street Crossing by the Southern Pacific Company.
Supervisor McAteer stated that he was happy to see that the
Southern Pacific Company was taking steps to stop its trains from
blocking Fourth Street by the installation of air and steam connec-
tions.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955 735
He further stated that the Southern Pacific Company had been
given a list of intersections where it had been reported that trains
wore blocking the street and he had been notified that they had
assigned men to these intersections to expedite the moving of the
train.
He also remarked that he had information relative to other streets
where the trains were blocking the intersections which would be
closely watched, but that information relative to the locations of the
streets involved would not be given to the Southern Pacific Company.
Supervisor Carberry remarked that he believed that the Police
Committee should be informed about any intersections that are being
blocked by the trains, so that information could be secured from the
Police Department as to whether or not such allegations were true.
Request for Legislation Providing for One Parking Space for Each
Dwelling Unit.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the Clerk direct a communica-
tion to the City Attorney asking that he prepare legislation making
it mandatory that in all future construction in San Francisco provi-
sion be made for one parking space for each dwelling unit.
No objection and request granted; legislation to be referred to the
Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:00
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors November 7 1955.
I. John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
October 24, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Halley Mc-
Carty— 6.
Absent: Supervisors Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McMahon — 5.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Dobbs, Ferdon, McMahon noted present at 2:30 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 2:35 p. m.
Supervisor Ertola noted present at 4:00 p. m.
Communication.
From the Secretary of the Bay Counties Water Problems Com-
mittee, notice of meeting of said committee at Solano County Court
House, Fairfield, California, 9:55 a. m., Friday, October 28, 1955.
First order of business will be election of officers for 1956.
Referred to City Attorney and State Legislative Representative for
whatever action they may care to take.
Presentation of Distinguished Guest.
The President of the Board introduced the following distinguished
guest:
Heinrich Rodener, Editor, Deutscher Kurier. A member of the
Hessian State Legislature and of the City Council of Darmstadt,
Germany. He is visiting this country under the auspices of the U. S.
State Department.
Communications.
From his Honor the Mayor, copy of letter addressed to the County
Clerk, advising that pursuant to provisions of the Bay Area Air
Pollution Control Law, he will sit as the City Selection Committee
for the City and County of San Francisco, on October 28, 1955, at
10 a. m., in the Chambers of the Board of Supervisors to appoint a
member of the Board of Supervisors as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District for a term
ending May 31, 1956.
Filed.
From the Director of Property, submitting report on proposed sale
of surplus City land Lot 22, Assessor's Block 258, advising that the
lot is zoned commercial; also that entire block is zoned commercial
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with exception of St. Mary's Square Lot 3, which is zoned second
residential. The entire block to the north, bounded by California,
Grant, Sacramento and Kearny Streets, is zoned commercial.
Considered with calendar item; filed.
From the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, requesting that the matter
of making O'Farrell Street one-way from Masonic Avenue to Divi-
sadero Street be referred back to committee so that certain informa-
tion relating to the operation of ambulances, etc., may be considered
by the committee.
Considered with calendar item; filed.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Suspension of Rules.
Supervisor Blake moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure from the Police Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Adding O'Farrell Street, Eastbound, Between Masonic Avenue and
Divisadero Street, to List of One-Way Streets, All Times.
File No. 13678-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Blake moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
foregoing measure be re-referred to the Police Committee, in com-
pliance with the request of the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
Supervisor Blake requested permission to withdraw his motion.
No objection and request granted.
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved that
consideration of the legislation be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Objection to Correction of Clerical Errors in 1955-56
Assessment Roll Which Will Increase Amount of Taxes Payable.
File No. 13750
Adopted.
One protestant was heard, and the following measure was con-
sidered:
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Errors in 1955-56 Assessment Roll.
File No. 13750-2, Resolution No. 16100 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Temporary Postponement.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4467 Abolishing Setback Lines Located at the Southwest
Corner of Thirty-eighth Avenue and Noriega Street and at the
Southeast Corner of Thirty-ninth Avenue and Noriega Street.
File No. 13717-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955 739
October 17, 1955 — Consideration continued to October 24, 1955.
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved tem-
porary postponement.
No objection and motion carried.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor Carberry moved suspension of the rules for the purpose
of considering the following off-calendar measure out of order. Mo-
tion seconded by Supervisor Halley.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Endorsing in Principle a Proposed Plan for Beautification of the Ferry
Building and the Adjoining Area as a Historical Monument, to Be
Included Within the State Beaches and Parks System.
File No. 12078-2, Resolution No. 16085 (Series of 1939).
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Vernon A. De Mars,
architect, who explained the proposed plan.
Amendment.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the words "The" before "Pro-
posed" in the title, and in the second line of the resolution, be
changed to the words "a."
No objection and so ordered.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Approving Redevelopment Plan for Diamond Heights Approved Re-
development Project Area B-l, and Designating Same as the Official
Redevelopment Plan for Said Project Area.
File No. 13546-4, Ordinance No. 9359 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land Located on the South
Side of Olympia Way and South and East of Clarendon Avenue.
File No. 13779-1, Ordinance No. 9367 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
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Changing the Sidewalk Width on Morris Street Between Its South-
easterly Termination and 134 Feet Northwesterly from 4 Feet to
1.5 Feet.
File No. 13615, Ordinance No. 9360 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McMahon — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McCarty — 3.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Ordering the Improvement of Franconia Street Between Mullen Avenue
and Montcalm Street; Extending City Aid in Approximate Amount
of $900 and Providing for the Reconstruction of Sewers in Amount
of $2,000.
File No. 13686, Ordinance No. 9361 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Bacon Street Between Harvard
and Cambridge Streets, Including the Crossings of Bacon Street at
Harvard and Oxford Streets, and the Intersection of Cambridge and
Bacon Streets.
File No. 13688, Ordinance No. 9362 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Ordway Street Between
Goettingen and Somerset Streets.
File No. 13718, Ordinance No. 9363 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Portions of Bright and Stanley
Streets Including Its Intersection.
File No. 13736, Ordinance No. 9364 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
'
Ordering the Improvement of Portions of Foerster Street Between Los
Palmos Drive and Teresita Boulevard and Extending City Aid in
Approximate Amount of $6,000.
File No. 13741, Ordinance No. 9365 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955 741
Conditionally Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Florida Street
Between Division and Sixteenth Streets, Including the Crossing of
Florida and Fifteenth Streets and the Intersection of Florida and
Alameda Streets, Except Those Portions Required by Law to Be Kept
in Order by the Railroad Company Having Tracks Thereon.
File No. 13772, Ordinance No. 9366 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Joint Finance and Commercial
and Industrial Development Committee was taken up:
Approving Execution by Redevelopment Agency of a Proposed Agree-
ment Between San Francisco Food Terminal Corporation and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City and County, Providing for Ad-
vance of Funds to the Redevelopment Agency for the Purpose of
Formulating Plans for the Redevelopment of the South Basin Area
as a Wholesale Produce and Food Terminal.
File No. 10759-7, Resolution No. 16087 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Various Liens Recorded by the Department of
Public Health and/or Public Welfare Commission.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16092 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for October and November, 1955; List Dated October
24, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16093 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Erroneous and Illegal Assessments
Due to Clerical Error for the Year 1955.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 16094 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
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Authorizing Cancellation of Certain Erroneous and Duplicate Assess-
ments for the Year 1955.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 16095 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Execution of a Quitclaim Deed to Ravenswood School
District of Portions of Alameda Pipe Line Right-of-Way, Situate in
San Mateo County.
File No. 13780, Resolution No. 16101 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Attendance of the Assistant Actuary, Retirement System,
at the Meeting of the Actuarial Club of the Pacific States, to Be Held
at Pebble Beach, California, November 3-4, 1955.
File No. 13792, Resolution No. 16102 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Transfer of Certain Real Property in Assessor's Block
2643A, from the Water Department to the Fire Department, in Con-
sideration of the Payment of $750.
File No. 13805, Resolution No. 16103 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Adopted.
The following from Finance Committee, with recommendation
"Do Pass After Amendment," was taken up:
Authorizing Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee, to Be Known
as the United Nations Memorial Association (UNMA), to Consum-
mate Erection in San Francisco of a Suitable Memorial Dedicated to
the Principles of Peace, Justice and Freedom.
File No. 13451, Resolution No. 16096 (Series of 1939) .
(Proposed amendment: Amend the "Further Resolved" by
adding at the end of the first paragraph the following: "sub-
ject to their respective laws.")
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved the
amendment be approved.
Motion carried, and measure was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955 743
Appropriating $2,000,000 to Provide Funds for the Purpose of Acquiring
Certain Real Property at Fifth and Mission Streets for a Public Off-
Street Parking Site.
File No. 12569-4, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land, Being Lot 22 in
Assessor's Block 258.
File No. 13453-3, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Appropriating $1,122.50, Fire Department, for Cash Awards for
Meritorious Acts Performed in the Rescue of Persons at Fires.
File No. 13774, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Ertola, Halley — 2.
Appropriating $3,944, Municipal Railway, for Position of Chauffeur;
Abolishing Position of Compressor Operator Portable.
File No. 13776-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 72.5.1, Municipal
Railway — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13776-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
The Board resumed consideration of the following legislation here-
tofore temporarily postponed:
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Refused Adoption.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4467 Abolishing Setback Lines Located at the Southwest
Corner of Thirty-eighth Avenue and Noriega Street and at the
Southeast Corner of Thirty-ninth Avenue and Noriega Street.
File No. 13717-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
October 17, 1955 — Consideration continued to October 24, 1955.
The Chair explained the parliamentary situation: "An 'aye' vote
would overrule the City Planning Commission and a 'no' vote would
sustain the City Planning Commission. Eight votes required to over-
rule the City Planning Commission."
744 MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955
Refused adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty — 7.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ertola, McMahon — 4.
Continuation of Consideration of Recommendations of Finance
Committee.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $2,500, Chief Administrative Officer, to Provide Funds
for Purchase of Trophies, Etc., to Be Awarded in Name of City and
County for Parade to Be Held on Veterans' Day, November 11, 1955.
File No. 13790-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $39.04, Municipal Railway, for Payment of Wages Due
Litigant Employed by Municipal Railway; Court Order — Superior
Court Action 439,754, George Bowles et al. vs. City and County of
San Francisco.
File No. 13796, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Rescission.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved re-
scission of Board action, for the purpose of changing his vote, on the
following measure:
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Adopted.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4467 Abolishing Setback Lines Located at the Southwest
Corner of Thirty-eighth Avenue and Noriega Street and at the
Southeast Corner of Thirty-ninth Avenue and Noriega Street.
File No. 13717-2, Resolution No. 16099 (Series of 1939) .
October 17, 1955 — Consideration continued to October 24, 1955.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Ertola — 1.
Thereupon, the Chair explained the parliamentary situation, in
connection with the foregoing measure (see explanation given when
matter previously considered), and the measure was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Noes: Supervisors Christopher, Ertola, McMahon — 3.
Request of Supervisor Christopher.
Supervisor Christopher requested the Clerk to direct a wire to
Michael Costello, Jr., applicant, in connection with action taken by
the Board on resolution disapproving decision of City Planning
Commission by its resolution No.^ 4467, abolishing setback lines at
southwest corner of Thirty-eighth Avenue and Noriega and at south-
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955 745
east corner of Thirty-ninth and Noriega, to the effect that after re-
scission of previous action by the Board, the resolution of disapproval
carried by the required 8 votes.
No objection and so ordered.
Continuation of Consideration of Recommendations of Finance
Committee.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $45,000 from 1947 Recreation Bond Fund, for Construc-
tion, Upper Noe Recreation Center.
File No. 13797-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Supervisor McMahon now presiding.
Appropriating $2,240, Finance and Records, Tax Collector, for Position
of General Clerk-Stenographer; Abolishing Position of General Clerk-
Typist.
File No. 13798-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 31.1, Finance and
Records, Tax Collector — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13798-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $2,100, Public Library, for Sick Leave and Vacation
Coverage for Balance of Fiscal Year.
File No. 13799, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $1,500, War Memorial, for Payment of Permanent Dis-
ability Award by Industrial Accident Commission for Harry A.
DeLuca, and Estimated Other Compensation Obligations to June 30,
1956.
File No. 13802, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Pony Rides.
Supervisor McCarty questioned the Park and Recreation Commis-
sion representative regarding the continued granting of concession
after the Finance Committee of the Board had refused to approve a
concession agreement providing for 25-cent pony rides.
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The representative stated that the commission had reached the
conclusion that since there were no funds on hand for city operation,
and pending the receipt of an opinion from the City Attorney, it was
considered advisable to proceed with such arrangements rather than
discontinue the rides.
Supervisor McCarty stated that he will present the matter to the
Board at an ensuing meeting.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Appropriating $10,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Additional Share by City for Re-Channelization, Lighting
and Signalization of the Intersection at Crescent Avenue and Alemany
Boulevard at Entrance of Farmers' Market.
File No. 13803, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley stated that he wanted to check further into the
matter, and moved consideration be continued for one week; sec-
onded by Supervisor Carberry.
No objection and motion carried.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $13,000, Public Works, Street Repair, from Special Road
Improvement Fund, for Construction at Asphalt Plant of Truck Sheds,
Including Provisions for Wood and Coal Storage, Lunch Room and
Toilet Facilities.
File No. 13804, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Re-reference to Committee.
The following matters from Police Committee were taken up:
Designating Certain "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 5218, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved re-
reference to Police Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Additional Temporary Closing Time for School Playground
Purposes, During Specified Hours.
File No. 13681, Resolution No. 16098 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption
of the foregoing measure.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Re-reference to Committee.
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved re-
reference to Police Committee of the following measures:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955 747
Adding Certain Streets on Which Freeway On-Ramps Are Located
to List of Street Intersections at Which Double Turning Lanes Are
Permitted.
File No. 13684, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Adding Certain Intersections to List of Streets Intersections at Which
Double Turning Lanes Are Permitted.
File No. 13722, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Deleting Precita Avenue, North Side, Between Shotwell and Folsom
Streets, from List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited, Day
or Night.
File No. 13723, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Deleting Sutter Street, South Side, Between Taylor and Market Streets,
from Parking Meter Zone No. 16.
File No. 13724, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Designating Sixteenth Street, Between Potrero Avenue and Third
Street, as a "Through Highway."
File No. 13730, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Adding Gough Street, East Side, Between Market and Rose Streets, to
List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited 7 A. M. to 9 A. M.
and 4 P. M. to 6 P. M., Saturdays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13731, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Adding Mission Street, Eastbound Traffic Turning Left into South Van
Ness Avenue, to List of Street Intersections at Which Double-Turning
Lanes Are Permitted.
File No. 13732, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Adding Portions of Certain Streets to List of Streets on Which Parking
Is Restricted to Two Hours, 8 A. M. to 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays
Excepted.
File No. 13733, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Providing for the Use of Ten-Cent Coins in Parking Meters.
File No. 13735, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Chestnut Street, Between Divisadero
and Pierce Streets, on November 11, 1955, Between the Hours of
3 P. M. and 4 P. M.; November 12, Between 12 Noon and Midnight;
November 13, Between 12 Noon and Midnight; for the Purpose of
Conducting an Entertainment and Street Dancing During the Marina
Festival of Thanksgiving to Be Held on Said Dates, in Conjunction
With a Parade and Street Carnival Sponsored by the Marina Mer-
chants Association.
File No. 13813, Resolution No. 16105 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adoption
of the foregoing measure.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
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Re-reference to Committee.
Supervisor Ertola, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved re-
reference to Police Committee of the following measures:
Authorizing a Speed Limit of 35 Miles Per Hour for Vehicular Traffic
on Alemany Boulevard, Between Junipero Sierra Boulevard and San
Jose Avenue.
File No. 13683, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Amending Section 34.2, Chapter XI, Part II (Traffic Code) of the
San Francisco Municipal Code, Designating Certain Locations and
Hours at Which Right-Hand Turns Against Red or "Stop" Signals
Are Prohibited, by Adding Thereto the Intersection of Third Street
and Jamestown Avenue, Northwest Corner, at All Times.
File No. 13734, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
No objection and motion carried.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar v/as taken up:
Appropriating $40,000, Public Works, Bureau of Architecture, from the
Unappropriated Balance of the 1952 Fire House Bond Fund, for Addi-
tional Funds Necessary to Certify the Contract for the Reconstruction
of Engine House No. 20; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13821, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved refer-
ence to Finance Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of His Honor, the Mayor, was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Dr. Walter Heil, Director of the M. H. De Young
Memorial Museum, October 25 to December 10; Gurdon Woods,
Member of the Art Commission, November 4-15, 1955; Both With
Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16088 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Commending American President Lines on Its New Ship "The President
Jackson," Embarking on Its Maiden Voyage Around the World;
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint John Conway, Veteran Steamship
Executive, Ambassador of Good Will for the City and County of
San Francisco.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16084 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Dobbs, moved adoption.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carbcrry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Welcome to Mr. Harry S. Truman.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13830, Resolution No. 16108 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
In Memoriam — Thomas J. Feeney.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16091 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved adoption.
Adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Motion Adopted.
Motion: It is moved that the Board of Supervisors set the time of
2 p. m. on November 28, 1955, for the public hearing required by
Section 33562 of the Redevelopment Law, in connection with the
approval and adoption of the Tentative Plan for the Redevelopment
of South Basin Project Area F-l.
Supervisor Carbcrry presented.
File No. 10759-8
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adop-
tion.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
Declaring the Week of October 30 Through November 5, 1955, as
"Flower Week."
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13831, Resolution No. 16109 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Adopted as Amended.
Referring a Proposed Plan for Beautification of Ferry Building Area,
for Purpose of Public Hearings and Study, to Joint Commercial and
Industrial Development, and Education, Parks and Recreation Com-
mittee.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 12078-3, Resolution No. 16086 (Series of 1939).
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Amendment.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor McCarty, moved
an amendment by striking out the last "Whereas."
Amendment carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Monsignor Leo W. Powleson.
Presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16090 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by all* members of the Board, moved
adoption.
Adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Creating a Fund to Be Known as the Community Redevelopment Fund
and Prescribing the Procedure for the Operation Thereof.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13829, Resolution No. 16107 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee for
Thursday, November 10, 1955, at 3:30 p. m.
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Superior Judge Robert L. McWilliams.
Presented by all members of the Board:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16089 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon, seconded by all members of the Board, moved
adoption.
Adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Congratulating and Commending Dr. Francis Joseph Herz Upon His
Election to the First Vice-Presidency of the American Dental Asso-
ciation.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16097 (Series of 1939).
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Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAtcer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Authorizing Temporary Closing of Chestnut Street Between Fillmore
and Scott Streets on Sunday, October 30, 1955; Rescinding Resolution
No. 16080 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13810-1, Resolution No. 16104 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Approving Reappointment of Randolph Hale as a Member of the
Parking Authority.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13824, Resolution No. 16106 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Request for Information Re Appointment of Committee for Improve-
ment of Youth Guidance Center.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the Clerk direct a communica-
tion to the Judge of the Juvenile Court (referring to File No. 11938)
to the effect that Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 15036,
requesting Judge of Juvenile Court to appoint a committee to analyze
and study planning for improvements and future expansion or re-
location of the Youth Guidance Center; that Supervisor McAteer was
nominated as a member of said committee by the Board; and that
our records show no indication of committee being appointed nor
any member of this Board being notified of appointment to the
committee.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Request for Information Re Elimination of Radio Black-Outs While
Driving Through Broadway Tunnel.
Supervisor McMahon stated she had received numerous complaints
regarding radio black-outs in the Broadway Tunnel, and requested
that the Clerk direct a communication to the Chief Administrative
Officer, to see what could be done to relieve the situation.
No objection and Clerk was directed to comply.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:30
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
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Approved by the Board of Supervisors November 14, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, Oc-
tober 31, 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Blake noted present at 2: 30 p. m.
Presentation of Distinguished Guest.
The President of the Board introduced the Honorable Yosaku
Harada, First Deputy Mayor of the City of Sapporo, Japan. He was
accompanied by his interpreter.
Mr. Harada said he was honored by the invitation to attend the
Board meeting and that he was invited to this country to acquaint
himself with the parliamentary procedures of local governments.
Communications.
From State Division of Highways, confirming telephone request for
the use of the Supervisors' Chambers for a meeting of the Joint
Legislative Interim Committee on Transportation Problems, on No-
vember 29th.
Permission granted; filed.
From Director of Traffic, reporting on communication from W. D.
Shields, Administrator of the Kaiser Foundation Hospital, in which
objections are raised to adding O'Farrell Street, eastbound, between
Masonic Avenue and Divisadero Streets, to list of one-way streets, all
times.
Measure re-referred to Police Committee; filed.
From Supervisor Charles Ertola, statement concerning ambiguities
in the city charter.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
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Appropriating $2,000,000 to Provide Funds for the Purpose of Acquiring
Certain Real Property at Fifth and Mission Streets for a Public Off-
Street Parking Site.
File No. 12569-4, Ordinance No. 9368 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Carberry moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following measure from Police Committee
out of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being
no objection, motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Adding O'Farrell Street, Eastbound, Between Masonic Avenue and
Divisadero Street, to List of One-Way Streets, All Times.
File No. 13678-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
the foregoing be re-referred to committee for a period of 30 days.
He stated that within that period of time a satisfactory arrangement
could be effected with the Kaiser Foundation Hospital which had
protested the proposed measure.
No objection and motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing Sale of Surplus City-Owned Land, Being Lot 22 in
Assesssor's Block 258.
File No. 13453-3, Ordinance No. 9369 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $1,122,50, Fire Department, for Cash Awards for Meri-
torious Acts Performed in the Rescue of Persons at Fires.
File No. 13774, Ordinance No. 9370 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $3,944, Municipal Railway, for Position of Chauffeur;
Abolishing Position of Compressor Operator Portable.
File No. 13776-1, Ordinance No. 9371 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 72.5.1, Municipal
Railway — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13776-2, Ordinance No. 9372 (Series of 1939) .
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1955 755
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Re-reference to Committee.
Appropriating $2,500, Chief Administrative Officer, to Provide Funds
for Purchase of Trophies, Etc., to Be Awarded in Name of City and
County for Parade to Be Held on Veterans' Day, November 11, 1955.
File No. 13790-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley stated he was advised by the Veterans' Day Com-
mittee that the availability of marching units was not sufficient for
the establishment of a parade program; accordingly, he moved re-
reference to committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $39.04, Municipal Railway, for Payment of Wages Due
Litigant Employed by Municipal Railway. Court Order — Superior
Court Action 439,754, George Bowles et al. vs. City and County of
San Francisco.
File No. 13796, Ordinance No. 9373 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $45,000 from 1947 Recreation Bond Fund, for Construc-
tion, Upper Noe Recreation Center.
File No. 13797-1, Ordinance No. 9374 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,240, Finance and Records, Tax Collector, for Position
of General Clerk-Stenographer; Abolishing Position of General Clerk-
Typist.
File No. 13798-1, Ordinance No. 9375 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 31.1, Finance and
Records, Tax Collector — A Companion Measure to the Preceding
Item.
File No. 13798-2, Ordinance No. 9376 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,100, Public Library, for Sick Leave and Vacation
Coverage for Balance of Fiscal Year.
File No. 13799, Ordinance No. 9377 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Appropriating $1,500, War Memorial, for Payment of Permanent Dis-
ability Award by Industrial Accident Commission for Harry A. De-
Luca, and Estimated Other Compensation Obligations to June 30, 1956.
File No. 13802, Ordinance No. 9378 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $13,000, Public Works, Street Repair, from Special Road
Improvement Fund, for Construction at Asphalt Plant of Truck Sheds,
Including Provision for Wood and Coal Storage, Lunch Room and
Toilet Facilities.
File No. 13804, Ordinance No. 9379 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Re-reference to Committee.
Appropriating $10,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Additional Share by City for Re-Channelization, Lighting
and Signalization of the Intersection at Crescent Avenue and Alemany
Boulevard at Entrance to Farmers' Market.
File No. 13803, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Motion to Refer to Streets Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that the
foregoing measure be referred to the Streets Committee for the pur-
pose of reexamining plans and specifications of the proposed freeway
program involving the Farmers' Market location.
Supervisor McCarty suggested that the matter go back to the
Finance Committee, to which Supervisor Halley had no objection.
Supervisor Dobbs advised the members of the Board that the
matter would again be heard by the Finance Committee on Wednes-
day, November 2, at 3: 00 p. m.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to re-refer the subject
measure to committee and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Katherine Buehl and
Victor and Rafaela Munoz.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16111 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated Octber 25, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 16112 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
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Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for October and November; List Dated October 31,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16113 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for November and December; List Dated October 31,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16114 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by
the State of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16115 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Lee A. Belcher,
et ux., for $15,000; Required for Market-Portola Widening.
File No. 13806, Resolution No. 16116 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Renewal of Lease Between Bothin Real Estate Company,
as Lessor, and City and County, as Lessee, Covering Ground Floor
Area in Building at 1440 Broadway, Required for Storage of Voting
Machines.
File No. 13808, Resolution No. 16117 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed, Without Cost to City, from
County of Kern, California, to Portion of Land Heretofore Acquired
by the City from the Estate of Alfred Fuhrman, Deceased.
File No. 13819, Resolution No. 16118 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing the Attendance of the Chief Plumbing Inspector, Depart-
ment of Public Health, at the Annual Conference of the Western
Plumbing Officials Association, to Be Held at San Diego, November
9-12, 1955.
File No. 13820, Resolution No. 16119 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Extending the Time for the Awarding of the Contract for Engine House
No. 12, Located at Drumm and Sacramento Streets, from October 25,
1955, to January 25, 1956.
File No. 13823, Resolution No. 16120 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $7,500, Recreation and Park, from 1947 Recreation Bond
Fund, for Plans and Specifications and Inspection, Upper Noe Recrea-
tion Center.
File No. 13797-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $9,405, Department of Electricity, Plant Division, to
Provide Funds for Work to Be Performed in Connection With Under-
ground Districts for the Western Addition Redevelopment Project
and Western Addition Housing Project of the Housing Authority.
File No. 13815, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $40,000, Public Works, from 1952 Fire House Bond Fund,
for Additional Funds Necessary to .Certify the Contract for the Re-
construction of Engine House 20; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13821, Ordinance No. 9380 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
(Supervisor Ferdon dissenting.)
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of Thelma Friedman Against the
City and County by Payment of $200.
File No. 13793, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Tylothea Gulley
Against the City and County by Payment of $1,250.
File No. 13794, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
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Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Rosalie Cartman
Against the City and County by Payment of $500.
File No. 13795, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar was taken up:
Appropriating $2,000, Fire Department, for the Employment of Tem-
porary Operating and Junior Operating Engineers Who Are Replacing
Permanent Employees Absent on Sick Leave With Pay; an Emer-
gency Measure.
File No. 13847, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved reference to Finance Committee; motion
seconded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Leo H. Shapiro, Fire Commissioner, October 29-
November 5; Oliver M. Rousseau, Public Utilities Commissioner,
November 4-6; Supervisor Clarissa Shortall McMahon, November
12-19; Harold L. Zellerbach, President of the Art Commission, No-
vember 12-19; Dion R. Holm, City Attorney, November 15-December
2, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16110 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
City Attorney to Be Requested to Submit Brief on San Francisco's Naval
Construction Needs.
Supervisor Blake called the Board's attention to the fact that the
Navy Department had awarded the construction of a super aircraft
carrier to a New York shipyard and emphasized the importance of
San Francisco getting a fair share of such construction work. He
stated he intended to ask the City Attorney to prepare a brief to be
submitted to Senator Magnuson's committee and other governmental
officials in support of San Francisco's position that a super aircraft
carrier should be built at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard and that
provision should be made in the Navy's budget next year looking
to the construction of a drydock in San Francisco, in accordance with
statement made by the Secretary of the Navy in a recently-held
committee hearing in San Francisco.
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Reference to Committee.
Directing President of the Board of Supervisors to Take the Necessary
Steps for the Entire Board to Adopt Policy of Priority for Projects
to Be Submitted to the State Beaches and Parks Commission at
March, 1956, Budget Session of the State of California.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13848, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Joint Commercial and Industrial Development and
Education, Parks and Recreation Committee.
Extending Greetings to Conference to Be Held in Japan.
Supervisor Carberry moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
Thomas J. Mellon, President of the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, be requested to extend the city's greeting to the Third Bi-
ennial Japanese-American Pacific Coast Mayors and Chamber Presi-
dents Conference to be held in Yokohama, Japan, during period
November 10-12, 1955.
No objection and motion carried.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Representation at the Annual Convention of the National
Institute of Municipal Law Officers to Be Held at Miami, Florida,
November 20-22, 1955.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13849, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finaiice Committee.
Statement on Charter Ambiguities.
Supervisor Ertola presented a written statement stressing the
necessity of immediate clarification and correction of existing am-
biguities in the present city charter, and suggested that the Board
resolve itself into a committee of the whole for the purpose of dis-
cussing the matter.
The President suggested that a resolution should be prepared in
proper form to encompass the desires of Supervisor Ertola.
Views of Members of Charter Revision Committee and Original Board
of Freeholders.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that in connection with statement
introduced hereinabove by Supervisor Ertola, the Clerk should com-
municate with the members of the present Charter Revision Com-
mittee as well as the members of the original Board of Freeholders,
and ask that they submit their views and recommendations relative
to the suggestions advanced by Supervisor Ertola, to the Judiciary
Committee.
Statement referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Request for Attendance of Mayor Re Consideration of Priority of
Projects to Be Submitted to State Beaches and Parks Commission.
Supervisor Christopher requested that in connection with the meas-
ure introduced by Supervisor Carberry relating to the adoption of
a Board policy with respect to the priority of projects such as the
development of the Ferry Building area; the restoration of the Palace
of Fine Arts; expansion of small boats harbor and facilities, and
additions to the Maritime Museum, which may be financed from
tideland oil funds, and which was referred to the Joint Committee
on Commercial and Industrial Development and Education, Parks
and Recreation, the Mayor be invited to attend hearings on the pro-
posed measure, together with interested department heads, and that
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consideration be likewise given at said hearing or hearings to the
entering into of an agreement with the State Beaches and Parks
Commission looking to the allocation of funds to San Francisco over a
five-year period.
Referred to Joint Commercial and Industrial Development and
Education, Parks and Recreation Committee.
Consideration of Various Ramifications of "Swig Plan."
Supervisor Christopher requested that in connection with a recent
talk delivered at the Fairmont Hotel by William Zeckendorf of the
firm of Webb and Knapp, Realtors, which stressed the necessity of
San Francisco planning aggressive action, backed by adequate capital,
if it desired to continue to prosper, a suggestion be conveyed to his
Honor the Mayor that he call a meeting of interested department
heads for the purpose of discussing the feasibility and legality of the
various phases of the Swig Plan.
Request referred to Mayor.
Letter of Well Wishes for Recovery.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that, on behalf of the members of the
Board, the Clerk transmit a letter to Congressman John F. Shelley,
wishing him a speedy recovery from his recent heart attack.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor McAteer announced a meeting of the Public Buildings,
Lands and City Planning Committee for Friday, November 4, 1955,
at 2:00 p. m., to consider the proposed one-for-one ordinance, pro-
viding for off-street parking facilities for new residential structures.
Supervisor Dobbs stated he would be unable to attend.
Reference to Committee.
Prohibiting the Operation of Commercial Vehicles With a Gross Weight
in Excess of 7000 Pounds on Nineteenth Avenue and Park-Presidio
Boulevard, and Designating Alternate Routes.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13835, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Streets Committee.
Urging Support of Federal Aid Program for Highway Construction.
Supervisor McCarty advised the Board that while the last Congress
had failed to pass bills providing aid for highway construction,
there were several bills now pending and suggested that the Board
go on record as favoring a greatly increased federal aid program. He
believed that the city's representatives in Washintgon, D. C, along
with the senators, should do everything possible to police these bills to
a successful conclusion, in order to assure California of a fair share of
funds. Supervisor McCarty pointed out that if such bills are passed,
it could mean less money for the rural areas. He likewise noted that
Los Angeles is considering a proposed initiative petition designed
to provide a new division of gas tax funds. Under present methods,
remaining funds, after maintenance, are divided with 55 per cent
going to the southern counties and the remaining 45 per cent to the
northern counties. Allocation to cities and counties are regulated by
a formula favoring rural areas. It was likewise pointed out that the
initiative petition would provide for an apportionment of the funds
on the basis of automobile registration so that the bulk of the money
would revert to the more populated areas.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Commitee.
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Commending San Francisco Retail Florists' Association, Inc.
Supervisor McMahon requested that a letter, over the signature
of the President of the Board, be sent to the San Francisco Retail
Florists' Association, Inc., for their fine gesture in decorating one of
the Powell Street cable cars with flowers, in celebration of "Flower
Week."
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:05
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors November 28, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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vember 7, 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, October 10, and Monday,
October 17, 1955, were considered read and approved.
Communications.
From Rodney H. Beard, M.D., inviting members of the Board to
send a letter of greetings to Laurence Arnstein who will celebrate
his 75th birthday on November 22, 1955.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From his Honor the Mayor, attaching communication from the
Chairman of the California Legislature Joint Interim Committee on
Transportation Problems, announcing hearings to be held in San
Francisco on November 29.
Copy to each member of Board; filed.
From the Redwood Empire Supervisors' Unit, attaching thereto a
report on possible solution to the problem of increased school popu-
lation made by the Chamber of Commerce Unit.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
From Senator Maloney, request for use of Board's Chambers on
Thursday, November 17, 1955, 4 p. m., by the committee for the
proper observance of the 50th anniversary of San Francisco's Rebirth.
Permission granted.
From Peninsula Division, League of California Cities, notice of
dinner meeting to be held on Thursday, November 17, 7:15 p. m.,
Villa Chartier, El Camino Real at 41st, in San Mateo.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
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Appropriating $7,500, Recreation and Park, from 1947 Recreation Bond
Fund, for Plans and Specifications and Inspection, Upper Noe Recrea-
tion Center.
File No. 13797-2, Ordinance No. 9384 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Appropriating $9,405, Department of Electricity, Plant Division, to
Provide Funds for Work to Be Performed in Connection With Under-
ground Districts for the Western Addition Redevelopment Project and
Western Addition Housing Project of the Housing Authority.
File No. 13815, Ordinance No. 9385 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
(Supervisor Ferdon dissenting.)
Authorizing Compromise of Claim of Thelma Friedman Against the City
and County by Payment of $200.
File No. 13793, Ordinance No. 9381 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Tylothea Gulley
Against the City and County by Payment of $1,250.
File No. 13794, Ordinance No. 9382 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Rosalie Cartman
Against the City and County by Payment of $500.
File No. 13795, Ordinance No. 9383 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished George Meier and Lee
Sealey.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16124 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated November 1, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 16125 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for November and December; List Dated November
7, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16126 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1954-55 and 1955-56.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 16127 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16128 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Extending Time to November 18, 1955, for Completing the Annual
Audit of the Controller's Books.
File No. 12803-2, Resolution No. 16122 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from F. V. De Bellis
t ux.. for $1,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13826, Resolution No. 16131 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Purchase of Right of Way Easement from Louisa Penaloza
for $25, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13827, Resolution No. 16132 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11,
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Carl Bentez et ux.,
for $750, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13828, Resolution No. 16133 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Authorizing Attendance of the Director of Public Health at the Annual
Convention of the American Public Health Association to Be Held at
Kansas City, Missouri, During Period November 13-18, 1955.
File No. 13833, Resolution No. 16134 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing the Director of Public Health to Accept Aid, on Behalf of
the City and County of San Francisco, from the State Department of
Mental Hygiene for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13842, Resolution No. 16135 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Acquisition by Eminent Domain Proceedings of Certain
Real Property Located in San Mateo County Required as a Booster
Pump Station for the San Francisco Water Department at a Cost
Not to Exceed $1,500.
File No. 13843, Resolution No. 16136 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Execution of Quitclaim Deed to Harry P. Bradley in
Consideration of Sum of $109 for a Certain Right of Way Easement
Through a Portion of the San Andreas Hill Pipe Line Located in
San Mateo County.
File No. 13844, Resolution No. 16137 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Frank Carraro
et ux., for $2,250, Required for the Munich Street Pumping Station.
File No. 13845, Resolution No. 16138 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Representation at the Annual Convention of the National
Institute of Municipal Law Officers to Be Held at Miami, Florida,
November 20-22, 1955.
File No. 13849, Resolution No. 16139 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Authorizing Attendance at the Business Meeting of the National Asso-
ciation of County Officials to Be Held at New York City, New York,
During Period November 14-16, 1955.
File No. 13856, Resolution No. 16141 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing Settlement of Action of the City and County Against
Robert Rosenberg and Founders' Insurance Company and Dismissal
of Said Action With Prejudice, by the Acceptance of $2,250.
File No. 13846, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $2,000, Fire Department, for Temporary Employment of
Operating and Junior Operating Engineers Replacing Permanent
Employees Absent on Sick Leave With Pay; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13847, Ordinance No. 9386 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Refused Adoption.
The following measure, presented by the Clerk, was taken up:
Fixing Date of Monday, November 14, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing
the Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission by
Its Resolution No. 4473, Rezoning Property Located on the Southerly
Side of Seventeenth Street Easterly from Valencia Street from Com-
mercial District to Light Industrial District.
File No. 13822-1, Resolution No. (Series of 1939) .
(Note: The foregoing appeal was filed with the Board of
Supervisors by the law firm of Depaoli and Nicco on October
24, 1955. It was referred on the same date to the Department
of Public Works for determination as to sufficiency of signa-
tures and advice was received from said department on No-
vember 2, 1955, that the appeal was not subscribed to by the
owners of twenty per cent of the property located within a
radius of 300 feet of that sought to be rezoned as required
by Section 117 of the Charter.)
Discussion.
The President explained that the Board must vote in accordance
with the results determined by the Department of Public Works,
in that it was found that the appeal did not contain the requisite
20 per cent of owners of property within a radius of 300 feet of that
sought to be rezoned, as provided by Section 117 of the Charter.
Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard pointed out that adoption
of the foregoing resolution would be based on the assumption that a
sufficiency of signatures exists whereas such is not the case.
It was likewise pointed out to the satisfaction of Supervisor Ferdon
who raised several questions on the issue, that the law firm of
Depaoli and Nicco, which represented the appellants, had been ap-
prized of the fact that the subject matter would appear on the Board's
calendar for this meeting; further, that a representative of the firm
had made known that he was satisfied with the findings of the
Department of Public Works.
The President thereupon explained that a "no" vote would refuse
to fix a date for hearing the appeal and support the findings of the
Department of Public Works.
The roll was thereupon called and the pending measure was
refused adoption by the following vote:
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
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Adopted.
The following recommendation of Public Buildings, Lands and
City Planning Committee was taken up:
Approving Action of the City Planning Commission in Rezoning Lot 1,
Block 2468A, from Second Residential District to First Residential
District.
File No. 13851, Resolution No. 16140 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Bert W. Levit, Member of the Board of Education,
November 6-9; November 26-December 3; Dr. Ellis D. Sox, Director
of Public Health, November 12-19; Thomas C. Howe, Jr., Director
of California Palace of the Legion of Honor, November 14-30, 1955,
All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16123 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted as Amended.
Authorizing the City Attorney to Prepare a Brief and Argument in
Advocacy of the Policy of the City and County of San Francisco to
Secure More Support from the Federal Government in Aid of the
San Francisco Maritime Industry.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13870, Resolution No. 16142 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Blake, that
the "Resolved" section of the measure be amended to provide that
the preparation of the brief and argument shall not entail the ex-
penditure of any public funds.
No objection and motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure as amended and it
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approving Leave of Absence for Supervisor Matthew C. Carberry.
Supervisor Carberry requested the Board to approve a leave of
absence for him for the period November 9-25, 1955. Supervisor
F( rdon accordingly so moved; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and,
there being no objection, motion carried. (Authorization incorporated
in Leave of absence measure.)
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Announcement of Meeting of Joint Highway District No. 10.
Supervisor Carberry announced a meeting of Joint Highway Dis-
trict No. 10 would be held at the Health Center Building, 101 Grove
Street, Thursday, November 10, 1:30 p. m.
Adopted.
Commending John F. Kearney of the San Francisco Fire Department.
Supervisor Carberry presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16129 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberrv moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Er-
tola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Granting a Further Extension of Time to November 14, 1955, for Award-
ing of Recreation and Park Commission Contract for Construction of
Upper Noe Playground and Fieldhouse.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13680-1, Resolution No. 16130 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Reference to Committee.
Requesting Joint Highway District No. 10 to Discontinue, at This Time,
Plans to Extend Junipero Serra Boulevard South to Crystal Springs
Road With Costs Assessed Against San Francisco County, and Re-
questing Report Regarding Proposed Revision of 85 Per Cent Assess-
ment Against San Francisco County.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13871, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Congratulating Rudolf Schubert of the San Francisco Fire Department
on His 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Supervisor Halley presented and joined in by all members of the
Board:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16121 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Car-
berry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Discussion With Respect to Paving Road Leading to Josephine D.
Randall Junior Museum.
Supervisor McAteer called the Board's attention to press reports
of the unsatisfactory and dangerous condition of the hilly, unpaved
road leading to the Josephine D. Randall Junior Museum. He men-
tioned that the Museum was opened to the public in 1951 and that
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steps should have been taken since that time to construct a suitable
road thereto.
The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the matter rests
solely with the Recreation and Park Department and that the cutting
of a new road on city property would prove rather costly.
Mr. Max Funke, General Manager of the Recreation and Park
Department, advised that the improvement of the road has been a
source of concern and one which is getting close cooperation between
his department and the Department of Public Works, and that an
agreement has been reached between his department, Mr. Duckel,
the Director of Public Works, and Mr. Ross, the Controller, that the
project would be financed from city funds. The matter of improving
the road, Mr. Funke concluded, is now in the hands of Mr. Duckel
and that his department would be ready to proceed upon approval
of plans to be outlined by Mr. Duckel.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McAteer accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Carberry, that the subject matter be referred to the Education, Parks
and Recreation Committee, and Mr. Duckel be requested to bring
before the committee whatever concrete plans he may have in con-
nection with the improvement of the road in question.
No objection and motion carried.
Referred to Education, Parks and Recreation Committee.
Invitation to View Scale Model of Proposed New Wholesale Produce
Terminal.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the Clerk send each member
of the Board a copy of the invitation issued by the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce to attend the unveiling of a scale model of
the proposed wholesale produce terminal at the Fairmont Hotel,
11: 15 a. m., Thursday, November 10, 1955.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:20
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors November 28, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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vember 14, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Carberry and McMahon on authorized leaves.
Approval of Journal of Proceedings.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, October 24, 1955, was con-
sidered read and approved.
Communications.
From Committee for the Testimonial Dinner honoring Syd Goldie,
invitation to attend the function to be held at the 365 Club on Sunday,
December 4, 1955.
Copy to each Board member; filed.
From Redwood Empire Association, resolution thanking the Board
for its cooperation during the fiscal year just closed.
Ordered filed.
From the Mayor, advising that State Department of Resources has
been asked to return to the city and county the sum of $100,000
contributed by it toward the purchase of Butano Forest.
Ordered filed.
From Redevelopment Agency, request for the use of the Board's
Chambers on November 23, 3: 30 p. m.
Request granted subject to change due to committee hearings.
From Lawrence Barrett, copy of letter addressed to Supervisor
Dobbs, re concession contracts at the San Francisco International
Airport.
Made Special Order of Business for Monday, November 21, 1955,
2:00 p. m.
From Telegraph Hill Dwellers, urging purchase of site in North
Beach for library branch purposes.
Legislation adopted; ordered filed.
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Pledges of Support and Cooperation.
The President of the Board, George Christopher, told the members
of the Board and the audience assembled, that he was truly humble
and grateful for the privilege of serving the City and County of San
Francisco as mayor for the next four years starting January 8, 1956.
He pledged that his entire time would be utilized in the interest of
progress and he felt sure that the Board of Supervisors would assist
him in every possible way.
The President thereupon called on those members of the Board
reelected to office and each of them expressed themselves as being
truly appreciative of the honor of having been returned to office and
pledged their full support to the end that San Francisco will continue
to prosper.
Presentation of Distinguished Guests.
The President of the Board extended the hand of welcome to the
civics class of St. Agnes School.
Communication Taken Up Out of Order.
There being no objection, Supervisor Dobbs was permitted to take
up a matter involving the intention of the Public Utilities Commis-
sion to approve the execution of contracts between the City and
County and Hertz Stations, Inc., and Airport Limousine Company,
covering U-drive concessions at the San Francisco Airport.
Supervisor Dobbs expressed concern over the method being used
by the Public Utilities Commission in executing contracts with firms
the bids of which were not procured on a competitive basis and
suggested that the Manager of Utilities and members of the Public
Utilities Commission appear before the Board for the purpose of
answering questions.
He accordingly so moved, seconded by Supervisor McAteer, and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Authorizing Settlement of Action of the City and County Against Robert
Rosenberg and Founders' Insurance Company and Dismissal of Said
Action With Prejudice, by the Acceptance of $2,250.
File No. 13846, Ordinance No. 9387 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Halley, McMahon — 4.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Extension of Lease of Building Designated as 140-150
Potrero Avenue Required for the Storage of Voting Machines.
File No. 12720-1, Resolution No. 16143 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Halley, McMahon — 4.
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Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for November and December; List Dated November
14, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16145 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Halley, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California Required for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16146 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Halley, McMahon — 4.
Authorizing Acquisition of Right of Way Easement from Alvina M.
Bortis for $7,850, Required for the Sunset Supply Line, and Repealing
Resolution No. 7710 (Series of 1939) as It Affects Alvina M. Bortis,
Only.
File No. 13817, Resolution No. 16148 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, McMahon — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Anna Anderson for
$16,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13854, Resolution No. 16150 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Ljuba Gnesdiloff
for $15,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive Widening.
File No. 13865, Resolution No. 16151 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Re-reference to Committee.
Authorizing Attendance of the President of the Board of Supervisors at
the Annual Conference of The American Municipal Association to Be
Held at Miami, Florida, November 27-30, 1955.
File No. 13872, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
The President of the Board, George Christopher, stated he would
be unable to attend. Accordingly, Supervisor Dobbs moved re-
reference to committee; motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
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Adopted.
Authorizing the District Attorney and the Attorney for the Bureau of
Delinquent Revenue Collection to Institute Legal Proceedings for the
Recovery of Value of Services Rendered Annie Hardt, Deceased, by
the San Francisco Hospital.
File No. 13873, Resolution No. 16152 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $40,000, Public Library, for Purchase of Land in North
Beach Area Required for a Branch Library.
File No. 13375-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Communication from Director of Property.
Supervisor Dobbs mentioned that he was in receipt of a letter from
the Director of Property, suggesting that further studies be made
before deciding on the proposed site at Columbus Avenue, Lombard
and Mason Streets, in view of the fact that his department's pre-
liminary appraisal of $60,000 appears to be excessive for the purpose
for which the land is intended.
Supervisor McCarty spoke against any possible postponement of
action on the pending measure since the site has the approval of all
parties concerned, namely the City Planning Commission and the
Library Commission. The Supervisor questioned the Director of
Property's right to speak on the merits of the site, contending that
under the charter such was not his function.
Supervisor Ertola warned against the practice of procrastination
which had marked earlier attempts at procuring a site for the North
Beach library.
Supervisor McCarty asked questions of Mr. Philip Rezos, Director
of Property, and it was developed that the purport of Mr. Rezos'
letter to the Board was merely to apprize it of the fact that the cost
of the property amounted to $15.00 per square foot.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was passed for
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $1,680, Coroner, for Position of Phonographic Reporter
(Part-Time) ; Abolishing Position of Phonographic Reporter (Full
Time).
File No. 13777-1, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
An i s: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAt*
Absent: S ors Cai Try, McMahon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 63, Coroner — A Com-
panion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13777-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
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Appropriating $10,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Rechannelization, Lighting and Signalization of the Inter-
section of Crescent Avenue and Alemany Boulevard at the Entrance
to the Farmers' Market.
File No. 13803, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Ratifying Attendance of Superintendent of the Building Inspection
Bureau, Department of Public Works, at the Annual Meeting of the
Pacific Coast Building Officials' Conference Held at Portland, Oregon,
October 3-7, 1955.
File No. 13850, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $5,955, Public Health. Laguna Honda Home, for Creation
of Position of Bookkeeping Machine Operator, and for Temporary
Salaries, Materials, Supplies and Equipment.
File No. 13852-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 56, Public Health,
Laguna Honda Home — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13852-2, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Dismissal of Superior Court Action No. 438174 Entitled
"City and County of San Francisco, Plaintiffs, vs. Eugene Vignati,
et al.. Individually and as Partners, Doing Business Under the Name
of Rosenberg Bros. Grading Company, Defendants."
File No. 13855, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $16,000, Municipal Railway, from 1947 Rehabilitation Bond
Fund, for Purchase of 10 New Class "A" Automobiles.
File No. 13866, Ordinance No (Scries of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $160,000, Public Works, for Purchase of Land Required
for the Department's Maintenance Yard.
File No. 13868, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Adopted.
Extending the Thirty-Day Period by Sixty Days, Within Which Owners
of Property in the Diamond Heights Redevelopment Project Area B-l
May Enter into Binding Agreements for Participation in Accordance
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File No. 13546-6, Resolution No. 16147 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote: ha'
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Adopted.
The following measure, presented by the Clerk, was taken up:
Fixing Date of Monday, November 21, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing the
Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its
Resolution No. 4471, Disapproving Application to Rezone Property
Located on the Southeast Corner of Silver Avenue and Yale Street
from First Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13838-1, Resolution No. 16149 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Ferdon, McMahon — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following measure from Public Buildings, Lands and City
Planning Committee was taken up:
Amending Chapter II (City Planning Code), Part II of the San Fran-
cisco Municipal Code, by Adding Article 4.5 Thereto, Regulating Off-
Street Parking Spaces for Dwelling Units Hereafter Constructed.
File No. 13837, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McAteer moved passage for second reading; seconded
by Supervisor Halley.
Discussion.
Supervisor McAteer explained at some length the history of the
measure.
Supervisor McCarty: With regard to Section 114 of the pending
measure, under the subject of variances, as well as Article 2 of the
City Planning Code and Section 117 of the Charter regarding such
variances — will these provisions be in effect under this ordinance?
Mr. Thomas Blanchard, Deputy City Attorney: These provisions
will be in effect.
Supervisor Dobbs: If we take these things up one by one, we will
destroy the zoning ordinance. I object to consideration of this matter
as a separate item. I would prefer to refer this matter to committee.
I move that the matter be referred to committee for consideration
along with the zoning ordinance.
Motion lost for want of a second.
Supervisor McCarty: It is my understanding that the provisions of
Section 113 do not apply to building permits which have already
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1955 777
been granted or construction already commenced, or where one has
been issued for modernization purposes.
Deputy City Attorney Thomas Blanchard: Your conclusions are
correct. They would not apply.
Suggestion for Continuance.
Supervisor Blake suggested that consideration of the pending meas-
ure be continued to permit Supervisors Carberry and McMahon, who
were absent, an opportunity to express themselves.
The President replied that it was not necessary to wait until the
Supervisors' return as they would have the privilege of making a
statement to the effect that had they been in attendance they would
have voted for or against the measure.
Supervisor Ferdon Excused from Voting.
Supervisor Ferdon asked to be excused from voting due to an in-
direct interest in the matter. Supervisor Halley accordingly so moved;
seconded by Supervisor McAteer and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure and it was passed for
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty — 7.
No: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Excused from voting: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Theodore T. Dolan, President, Health Service
Board, November 16-18; Supervisor Harold S. Dobbs, November
19-22; Harold Spears, Superintendent of Public Schools, November 27-
December 2; Charles J. Foehn, Member of the Board of Education,
December 1-18, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16144 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Leave of Absence for Supervisor Christopher.
The President of the Board requested that he be granted a leave
of absence for the pex-iod December 1-20, 1955. Accordingly, Super-
visor Halley so moved; seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there
being no objection, motion carried. (Leave for President Christopher
included in measure.)
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Attendance at Air Pollution District Meeting.
Supervisor Blake, recently appointed member of the Air Pollution
District, informed the Board that he expected to attend the initial
meeting of the organization next week at Richmond, California.
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Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Dobbs informed the Board that there would be a meet-
ing of the Joint Committee on Finance and Public Buildings, Lands
and City Planning Committee on Wednesday, November 16, at 3 p. m.
to consider a proposed measure which would include certain other
areas within the proposed South of Market redevelopment project.
Adopted as Amended.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint a Citizens' Committee to Arrange
Fitting Inauguration Ceremonies for the New Mayor.
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 13451, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Amendment.
The President of the Board suggested that provision be made in
the measure to provide that fitting ceremonies also apply to the re-
elected members of the Board of Supervisors. To this Supervisor
Dobbs agreed, seconded by Supervisor McCarty.
The roll was thereupon called on the amendment and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, McMahon — 3.
The measure was then adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, McMahon — 3.
Statement by Supervisor Dobbs Re Execution of Contracts by Public
Utilities Commission With Hertz Stations, Inc., and Airport Limou-
sine Co. for U-Drive Concessions at San Francisco International
Airport.
Supervisor Dobbs: Action may be taken today which will affect
the future of San Francisco. I hope the Public Utilities Commission
or other commissions will postpone action on these contracts which
might be detrimental to San Francisco, and the Board should be
prepared, if necessary, to adopt a policy declaring itself as unsympa-
thetic to the proposed action of the Public Utilities Commission.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Ferdon announced a meeting of the Judiciary Com-
mittee for Wednesday, November 23, 1955, at 2:00 p. m.
Requesting Preparation of Legislation Authorizing Police Commission to
Remove "Stop" Signs.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the City Attox-ney prepare legis-
lation which would vest in the Police Commission the power to
temporarily remove "stop" signs for a designated period of time in
order to determine the effectiveness of such signs, and when prepared,
such legislation be referred to the Police Committee.
No objection and so ordered.
Adopted.
Commending Youth Project of the University of California Alumni of
Boxers and Wrestlers.
Supervisor Ferdon presented and joined in by all members of the
Board:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16154 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, McMahon — 3.
Communications.
Supervisor Halley introduced the following communications:
1. From West Portal Avenue Association, attaching resolution call-
ing attention to indiscriminate issuance of parking tickets.
Referred to Police Committee.
2. From Attorney J. J. Doyle, urging legislation permitting Satur-
day parking north of Market Street, and east of Kearny Street to
The Embarcadero.
Referred to Police Committee.
3. From Arthur A. Berliner, stressing need for additional benches
in Golden Gate Park.
Referred to Education, Parks and Recreation Committee.
Adopted.
Urging the Housing Authority to Rename Its Fillmore District Housing
Project.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13891, Resolution No. 16153 (Series of 1939) .
(Housing Authority has designated the site as "Francisco
Plaza.")
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Er-
tola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
Resumption of Consideration of Matter Involving Execution of Contract
Between the Public Utilities Commission and Hertz Stations, Inc.,
and Airport Limousine Company, Concerning U-Drive Concessions at
the San Francisco International Airport.
Mr. Thomas O'Connor, Deputy City Attorney, representing the
Public Utilities Commission, advised the Board that the Commission
was now in the midst of its regular Monday meeting and that it could
not appear before the Board at this time.
Supervisor Dobbs expressed the opinion that the Board should
enact legislation depriving the Public Utilities Commission of the
power to approve such contracts as are contemplated, and thereupon
moved that the Board go on record urging the Public Utilities Com-
mission to desist from approving the contracts in question and that
the time-honored system of calling for competitive bids be followed.
Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty.
Supervisor McAteer sugge it a resolution, instead of a motion,
be adoj id that copies of it be immediately transmitted to the
Public Utilities Commission, for consideration at its meeting this
afternoon.
Deputy Attorney Thomas O'Connor was instructed to proceed to
the Public Utilities Commission's meeting, to inform them of the
feeling of the Board and to determine if it will be willing to postpone
consideration of the contracts under consideration.
Supervisor McAteer suggested that consideration of the matter be
continued to January 15, 1956, and inquired if this could be done by
resolution.
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After a lapse of some time during which Supervisor McAteer
attended the meeting of the Public Utilities Commission as a citizen,
he reported that there appeared to be some doubt as to whether the
Public Utilities Commission had officially expressed themselves in
the matter. Further, there appeared to be a question of misconstruc-
tion of the desire of the Board that the Commissioners appear before
the Board at 4:00 p. m. However, he concluded by saying that the
contracts under consideration were being put over for a period of one
week and that the Board, if it desired, could discuss the matter next
Monday at 2 p. m., with the manager and members of the Public
Utilities Commission.
There appearing no objection, the matter was put over in the Board
until 2 p. m., Monday, November 21, 1955.
Motion.
In connection with the foregoing matter, Supervisor Dobbs moved,
seconded by Supervisor McCarty, that the Board of Supervisors go
on record as opposed to the practice of entering into contracts for
concessions, rights, privileges or services at the San Francisco Inter-
national Airport without permitting such concessions, rights, privi-
leges or services to be awarded to the highest and best bidder and
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare such charter amendment
that will prohibit such practices in the future.
File No. 13892
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, McMahon — 2.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:55
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors December 5, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday,
November 21, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisors Carberry and Dobbs on authorized leaves.
Communications.
From the Mayor, advising of ruling by the Federal Maritime
Board that the Pacific Westbound Conference Steamship Lines must
load certain cargo originating in the Pacific Northwest at northwest
ports rather than San Francisco and as a result San Francisco stands
to lose approximately 3,500 tons shipping per year and suggesting
that the Board establish policy in connection therewith.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
From the Mayor, returning unsigned proposed measure entitled:
"Requesting the Mayor to appoint a Citizens' Committee to arrange
fitting inaugural ceremonies for the new Mayor and reelected mem-
bers of the Board of Supervisors."
Ordered filed.
From the Hospital and Institutional Workers' Union, Local 250,
A. F. of L., extending invitation to attend the forthcoming 21st annual
celebration to be held on Saturday evening, November 26, 1955, at
8: 00 p. m., 240 Golden Gate Avenue.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From the American War Mothers Pearl Harbor Day Services Com-
mittee, request for use of Room 228, December 1, 2 p. m.
Permission granted.
From Mrs. Kathleen Dolen, requesting use of the Board's Chambers,
December 7, 1955, 7:30 p. m., by the Civil Service Commission.
Permission granted.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4471, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property Located on the Southeast Corner of Silver Avenue and Yale
Street, from First Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13838
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Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that con-
sideration of the appeal be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4471, Denying Application to Rezone Property Located on
the Southeast Corner of Silver Avenue and Yale Street, from First
Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13838-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Consideration continued one week.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Discussion of Proposed Contract Between the Public Utilities Com-
mission and Hertz Stations, Inc., and the Airport Limousine Company,
Granting U-Drive Concession at the San Francisco International Air-
port.
File No. 13892
Discussion.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Manager of Utilities
James H. Turner, who read a lengthy statement outlining past
procedures and present status of the pending matter and emphasized
the reason why it was considered advisable to permit but two con-
cessions.
After questions were propounded by members of the Board, the
privilege of the floor was granted Morgan J. Doyle representing the
Hertz-Drive-Ur-Self organization. Mr. Doyle explained the workings
of his firm and the wide services which it has been providing the
general public and outlined reasons why his company should be given
a concession at the airport.
Mr. Lloyd Ackerman, Counsel for the Airport Limousine Com-
pany, one of the two concerns involved in the letting of contracts
by the Public Utilities Commission for u-drive concessions at the
San Francisco International Airport, was permitted to express his
views.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the President of the Board in-
quired if the Public Utilities Commission had made up its mind with
respect to the letting of the proposed contracts. None of the com-
missioners, however, expressed a willingness to commit themselves.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of Portion of Funston Avenue, South of Ulloa Street.
File No. 10594
(Pursuant to notice of intention given in Resolution No.
16064 (Series of 1939).)
Adopted.
There appearing no protestants, the following recommendation of
Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of Portion of Funston Avenue, South of Ulloa
Street.
File No. 10594-2, Resolution No. 16155 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1955 783
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure from the Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Com-
mittee, out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Final Passage.
Amending Chapter II (City Planning Code), Part II of the San Fran-
cisco Municipal Code, by Adding Article 4.5 Thereto, Regulating
Off-Street Parking Spaces for Dwelling Units Hereafter Constructed.
File No. 13837, Ordinance No. 9391 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty requested that consideration be continued for
one week in deference to Supervisor Dobbs who was absent, and
so moved. Motion seconded by Supervisor McMahon.
Supervisor McAteer objected to postponement, contending that
Supervisor Dobbs' negative position is well known and that no good
purpose would be served by continuing the measure.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to postpone con-
sideration for one week and it lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisor McCarty, McMahon — 2.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer— 6.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon — 3.
Supervisor Ferdon Excused from Voting.
Supervisor Ferdon asked to be excused from voting due to an in-
direct interest in the measure. Supervisor McAteer accordingly so
moved, seconded by Supervisor McMahon and, there being no objec-
tion, motion carried.
Supervisor Ferdon did state, however, that if he did vote on the
measure, it would be in an affirmative sense.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was finally passed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Excused from voting: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $40,000, Public Library, for Purchase of Land in North
Beach Area Required for a Branch Library.
File No. 13375-1, Ordinance No. 9388 (Scries of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $1,680, Coroner, for Position of Phonographic Reporter
(Part-Time); Abolishing Position of Phonographic Reporter (Full
Time).
File No. 13777-1, Ordinance No. 9389 (Series of 1939) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 63, Coroner — A Com-
panion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13777-2, Ordinance No. 9398 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $10,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Rechannelization, Lighting and Signalization of the Inter-
section of Crescent Avenue and Alemany Boulevard at the Entrance
to the Farmer's Market.
File No. 13803, Ordinance No. 9390 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Ratifying Attendance of Superintendent of the Building Inspection
Bureau, Department of Public Works, at the Annual Meeting of the
Pacific Coast Building Officials' Conference Held at Portland, Oregon,
October 3-7, 1955.
File No. 13850, Ordinance No. 9392 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $5,955, Public Health, Laguna Honda Home, for Creation
of Position of Bookkeeping Machine Operator, and for Temporary
Salaries, Materials, Supplies and Equipment.
File No. 13852-1, Ordinance No. 9393 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 56, Public Health,
Laguna Honda Home — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13852-2, Ordinance No. 9394 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Dismissal of Superior Court Action No. 438174 Entitled
"City and County of San Francisco, Plaintiff, vs. Eugene Vignati,
et al.. Individually and as Partners, Doing Business Under the Name
of Rosenberg Bros. Grading Company, Defendants."
File No. 13855, Ordinance No. 9395 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Al) Supers isors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
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Appropriating $16,000, Municipal Railway, from 1947 Rehabilitation
Bond Fund, for Purchase of 10 New Class "A" Automobiles.
File No. 13866, Ordinance No. 9396 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $160,000, Public Works, for Purchase of Land Required
for the Department's Maintenance Yard.
File No. 13868, Ordinance No. 9397 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Louise Hunt.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16157 (Series of 1939) .
(Full amount of $529.30 paid.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for November and December; List Dated November
22, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16158 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 16159 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Memorandum of Agreement for the Expenditure of First
One-Quarter Cent Gasoline Tax Funds and Authorizing the Chief
Administrative Officer and the Director of Public Works to Execute
Same.
File No. 13864, Resolution No. 16160 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
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Authorizing Cancellation of Tax Sale No. 1177 on 1954-55 Taxes on
Property Acquired by the State of California.
File No. 13867, Resolution No. 16161 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Filing Fee in Amount of $10.00 Paid by Mrs.
Lutie W. Guiney in Connection With Application to Operate as a
Second-Hand Dealer at 1011 Golden Gate Avenue.
File No. 13875, Resolution No. 16162 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Designating Admiral A. G. Cook, Director of the San Francisco Disaster
Corps, as a Member of the Civil Defense Advisory Committee of the
County Supervisors' Association of California.
File No. 13881, Resolution No. 16163 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, McAteer — 3.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from George F. Dwyer
et ux., for $13,750, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13885, Resolution No. 16164 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Authorizing Refund of Personal Property Taxes in Sum of $99.33
Erroneously Paid by Carmela Pelle on Property Acquired by the
State of California.
File No. 13887, Resolution No. 16165 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $35,000, Parking Authority, for Purchase of Off-Street
Parking Sites at Lakeside Village.
File No. 1 1235-5, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $450, Sheriff, for Purchase of One Complete Assembled
Rotating Element for a Two-Stage Pump, to Be Used in the Sewage
Plant at County Jail No. 2.
File No. 13853, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $17,000, Public Works, from the Special Road Improve-
ment Fund, for Replacement of Interconnecting Signal Cable on Nine-
teenth Avenue and Golden Gate Park Crossover Drive, from Vicente
Street to Fulton Street.
File No. 13874, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Amending Ordinance No. 8075 (Series of 1939), Bonding Ordinance,
by Adding to Sections 14.45, 14.46 and 14.47, Public Utilities Com-
mission, the Following Positions: One Senior Accountant, San Fran-
cisco International Airport; One Assistant Superintendent of Trans-
portation, Municipal Railway, and One Superintendent, Agricultural
Division, San Francisco Water Department.
File No. 13876, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Secojid Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Approving Agreement to Be Entered into Between the Recreation and
Park Commission and the San Francisco Senior Center, Inc., for
Occupancy and Use of Certain Sections of the Aquatic Park Building
for Recreational Activities for Citizens Who Are Sixty Years of Age
or Over.
File No. 13877, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $4,200, Public Administrator, for Two Positions of Legal
Stenographer; Abolishing Two Positions of General Clerk-Stenog-
rapher.
File No. 13879-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 35, Public Administra-
tor— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13879-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
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Authorizing Compromise of Claims and Litigation of Constance A.
Fazande, a Minor, by William S. Fazande, Her Guardian ad litem,
and William S. Fazande, Against the City and County by the Payment
of $2,500 to Constance A. Fazande, a Minor, and the Additional Sum
of $633.46 to William S. Fazande.
File No. 13880, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2. Dei
Appropriating $2,045, Public Works, Street Planting, from Special Road
Improvement Fund, for Position of Gardener.
File No. 13883-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 51.3, Public Works,
Street Planting — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13883-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $4,000, Recreation and Park, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13884, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Appropriating $1,945, Water Department, for Position of General Clerk-
Typist; Abolishing Position of General Clerk.
File No. 13886-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 73.6 and 73.7, Water
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13886-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
(Supervisor Ferdon dissenting.)
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Suit of Robert Hornick, a Minor,
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13878, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1955 789
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, MeMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of Joint Finance and Public Build-
ings, Lands and City Planning Committee was taken up:
Designating and Describing a Redevelopment Area Within the City and
County of San Francisco to Be Known as Redevelopment Area "D"
and Rescinding Resolution No. 13180 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13738-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Amendment.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that the resolution be amended by the
insertion of the following language after the numeral "3779" and
before the word "and" in the eighth paragraph thereof which desig-
nates the Assessor's Blocks to be included in the proposed redevelop-
ment area:
". . . , excluding, however, from all the foregoing area the
following portion of Assessor's Block 3724 heretofore desig-
nated by the Board of Supervisors by its Resolution No. 15538,
adopted May 11, 1955, as a site to be acquired by the City
and County of San Francisco for use as a public off-street
parking facility:
"Commencing at the point of intersection of the south-
easterly line of Mission Street with the northeasterly line
of Fifth Street; and running thence northeasterly along the
southeasterly line of Mission Street 675.084 feet; thence at
a right angle southeasterly 160 feet to a point on the north-
westerly line of Minna Street; thence at a right angle south-
westerly along last named line 675.084 feet to a point on the
northeasterly line of Fifth Street; thence at a right angle
northwesterly along last named line 160 feet to the point of
commencement.
"Being Lots 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 in
Assessor's Block 3724."
Motion seconded by Supervisor McCarty and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, MeMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Supervisor McAteer suggested that the measure be re-referred to
committee so that the amendment could be given further study.
No action being taken to have the measure re-referred to com-
mittee, Supervisor McAteer thereupon moved, seconded by Supervisor
Blake, that consideration be continued for one week.
Supervisor MeMahon Excused from Voting.
Supervisor MeMahon requested permission to be excused from
voting due to an indirect interest in the matter. Supervisor Ertola
accordingly moved permission; seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and
the motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
Excused from voting: Supervisor MeMahon — 1.
Ahcipnt- Snnrrvisnrs Harberrv. Dobbs — 2.
790 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1955
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to postpone con-
sideration for one week and it carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, Ertola, Halley, McAteer — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Casey, Ferdon, McCarty — 3.
Excused from voting: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Reference to Committee.
The following emergency measure appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar was taken up:
Appropriating $60,362.09, Public Utilities, Airport, from Various Appro-
priations, for the Payment of Taxes Due Various Agencies on Airport
Properties for the Fiscal Year 1955-56; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13909, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved reference to Finance Committee; sec-
onded by Supervisor Ferdon.
No objection and motion carried.
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Mrs. Eugene M. Prince, Member of the City Plan-
ning Commission, November 18-December 9; Eugene A. Gallagher,
Recreation and Park Commissioner, November 21-December 5; John
G. Levison, Member of the Board of Education, November 20-27;
Prentis C. Hale, Jr., Member of the Board of Trustees of the War
Memorial, November 21-December 6, 1955, All With Permission to
Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16156 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Announcement of Committee Meetings.
Supervisor Blake announced a meeting of the Streets Committee to
be held Tuesday, November 22, at 3: 00 p. m.
Supervisor Ertola announced a meeting of the Police Committee
for Tuesday, November 22, at 4: 00 p. m.
Reference to Committee.
Appropriating $38,500, Coroner, to Provide Additional Funds for the
Reconstruction of the Coroner's Office and Morgue; an Emergency
Measure.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 1391 1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1955 791
Adopted.
Requesting his Honor the Mayor to Proclaim Week of December 10-17,
1955, as "Moose Youth Week."
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13910, Resolution No. 16166 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Halley.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs — 2.
Communication.
Supervisor McCarty presented a communication from the Air Force
Association, emphasizing the importance of jet power and its relation-
ship to cities and towns.
Supervisor McCarty requested that a copy of the letter be sent to
each member of the Board.
No objection and so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 5:15
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors December 12, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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Monday, November 28, 1955
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, No-
vember 28. 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Blake noted present at 2: 10 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer noted present at 2: 17 p. m.
Approval of Journals.
The Journals of Proceedings for Monday, October 31, and Monday,
November 7, 1955, were considered read and approved.
President of Board Excused.
The President of the Board, Supervisor George Christopher, re-
quested permission to be excused temporarily. There being no ob-
jection permission was granted and Supervisor Ferdon assumed the
duties as President Pro Tern.
Communications.
From Board of Supervisors, Humboldt County, attaching certified
copy of resolution challenging Redwood Empire counties for the best
record on "S-D" Day.
Ordered filed.
From County Supervisors' Association, notice of meeting of its
Board of Directors, December 9, 1955, 9:30 a. m., Elks Building,
Sacramento.
Copy to Board members; filed.
From the Mayor, advising that he has designated Supervisor Wil-
liam C. Blake as Acting Mayor during his absence for the period
November 30-December 4, 1955.
Ordered filed.
From the Mayor, invitation extended by General Roy J. Linn of
Hamilton Field to attend a luncheon, applicable to the Mayor and
to the members of the Board.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
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794 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1955
Consideration of Legislation Out of Order.
Supervisor Halley moved the suspension of the rules for the
purpose of considering the following recommendation of Joint Fi-
nance and Public Buildings, Lands and City Planning Committee out
of order. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Designating and Describing a Redevelopment Area Within the City and
County of San Francisco to Be Known as Redevelopment Area "D"
and Rescinding Resolution No. 13180 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13738-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Halley moved that consideration of the pending measure
be continued for a period of two weeks to permit further study by
interested parties. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was accorded Garrett W. McEnerney III,
representing the Call-Bulletin. He likewise urged postponement of
consideration to permit proper study.
The roll was thereupon called and the motion to postpone con-
sideration for two weeks carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Christopher, McAteer — 3.
Approving Canvass of Votes.
The Clerk presented a communication from the Registrar of Voters,
transmitting canvass of votes cast at General Municipal and Con-
solidated Special Elections held on November 8, 1955, and presented
the following measure for consideration:
Adopted.
Approving Canvass of Votes Cast at General and Consolidated Special
Elections Held on November 8, 1955.
File No. 13923, Resolution No. 16170 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
the rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
measure out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Continued.
Adding O'Farrell Street, Eastbound, Between Masonic Avenue and
Divisadero Street, to List of One-Way Streets, All Times, for a Period
of 90 Days on an Experimental Basis, to Commence Tentatively on
January 30, 1956.
File No. 13678-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
consideration of the foregoing measure be continued for two weeks
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1955 795
to permit the Board of Directors of the Kaiser Foundation to study
the problem at their meeting to be held on December 9th.
Motion carried by the following vo\v.
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4471, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property Located on the Southeast Corner of Silver Avenue and Yale
Street, from First Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13838
There being no objection, consideration of the foregoing appeal
was temporarily postponed pending appearance of Supervisors Blake
and McAteer.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4471, Denying Application to Rezone Property Located on
the Southeast Corner of Silver Avenue and Yale Street, from First
Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13838-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Consideration temporarily postponed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Public Hearing by the Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee
of the Whole, for Consideration of the Tentative Plan for the Re-
development of South Basin Project Area No. F-l, and the Report
of the Redevelopment Agency Thereon, With Opportunity for All
Interested Persons or Agencies to Be Heard, and to Receive and
Consider Written Communications With Reference to Said Tentative
Plan and Report Thereon, All in Accordance With the Community
Redevelopment Law and Pursuant to Motion Duly Made, Seconded
and Carried, in the Board of Supervisors on October 24, 1955.
File No. 10759
Committee of the Whole.
Supervisor Halley moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
the Board now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the
purpose of hearing from all interested parties.
No objection and motion carried.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was accorded the following proponents:
T. J. Mellon, President, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce;
J. C. Simpson, San Francisco Food Terminal;
Ray Spooner, President, San Francisco Wholesale Produce Dealers'
Association:
Robert Lilienthal, President, San Francisco Planning and Housing
Association:
Milton Ross, Chairman, Market Relocation Study Committee.
Official Action by Redevelopment Agency.
To a query by Supervisor Carberry as to whether formal action
had been taken by the Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Eugene Riordan,
Executive Director of the Agency, replied that all steps have been
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taken in compliance with the provisions of the State Community
Redevelopment Law.
Mr. Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning, likewise advised that
the Tentative Plan had been approved by the City Planning Com-
mission.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to the following opponents
of the proposed Tentative Plan:
Mr. Florence McAuliffe, Attorney, representing the San Francisco
Wholesale Terminal and other interested parties.
Mr. McAuliffe informed the Board that his association would resist
all efforts to take over present wholesale produce market property.
Richard Meyerhoff, President, Associated Produce Dealers of San
Francisco.
Mr. Albert Jacobs, representing the firm of Jacobs, Malcolm and
Burtt. Mr. Jacobs, in reply to a query by Supervisor Carberry,
stated that the Produce Terminal was founded in 1944 for the purpose
of working hand in hand with the World's Trade Center.
Motion to Rise and Report.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Committee now rise and report.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objec-
tion, motion carried.
Discussion.
Supervisor McMahon expressed the opinion that the proposed
wholesale produce market should not take up any more land than
is absolutely necessary for the enterprise, thus conserving the balance
of the area for other industrial uses.
To a query by Supervisor Blake as to the status of the property
owners of the present wholesale market when its operations are
transferred, Mr. Maury Goldberg, attorney for the Redevelopment
Agency, stated that until a definite plan is resolved for the old produce
market area, nothing can be done to make the owners move.
Supervisor McAteer asked Joseph L. Alioto, Chairman of the Re-
development Agency, what, if any, plans were on hand to dispose
of the present wholesale produce market. Mr. Alioto replied that
plans, when formulated, would call for the redevelopment of the
area, but that a sum of $25,000 would be required to conduct a survey
to determine the best possible use to which this particular area could
be put.
Supervisor McCarty stressed that he would not vote for the Final
Plan until such time as a definite plan had been evolved for the
redevelopment of the present produce market.
Request for Preparation of Legislation.
Supervisor McCarty requested that the Clerk initiate the prepara-
tion of legislation looking to the appropriation of $25,000 to be used
for the conduct of a survey of the present wholesale produce market
for the purpose of determining the best possible use to which it may
be put.
Supervisor Halley expressed the opinion that the full 60 acres
established by the Tentative Plan should not entirely be used for
wholesale produce market operations, but that other industries should
likewise be permitted to establish themselves in the area.
Mr. Alioto told the Board that it had the right to provide for less
acreage than proposed.
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Passage for Second Reading.
There being no further discussion, the Clerk presented the follow-
ing measure as a recommendation of the Committee of the Whole:
Approving and Adopting Tentative Plan for South Basin Project Area
Number F-l; Establishing and Designating Areas as South Basin
Approved Redevelopment Project Area Number F-l.
File No. 10759-9, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry moved passage for second reading; seconded
by Supervisor McAteer.
Supervisor Halley stated that before he would vote affirmatively
on the Final Plan he wanted to be fully informed as to the dis-
position of the present wholesale produce market area.
The roll was thereupon called and the measure was passed for
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty. McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $35,000, Parking Authority, for Purchase of Off-Street
Parking Sites at Lakeside Village.
File No. 11235-5, Ordinance No. 9401 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Halley — 2.
Appropriating $450, Sheriff, for Purchase of One Complete Assembled
Rotating Element for a Two-Stage Pump, to Be Used in the Sewage
Plant at County Jail No. 2.
File No. 13853, Ordinance No. 9402 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Halley — 2.
Appropriating $17,000, Public Works, from the Special Road Improve-
ment Fund, for Replacement of Interconnecting Signal Cable on
Nineteenth Avenue and Golden Gate Park Crossover Drive, from
Vicente Street to Fulton Street.
File No. 13874, Ordinance No. 9403 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Halley — 2.
Amending Ordinance No. 8075 (Series of 1939), Bonding Ordinance,
by Adding to Sections 14.45, 14.46 and 14.47, Public Utilities Com-
mission, the Following Positions: One Senior Accountant, San Fran-
cisco International Airport; One Assistant Superintendent of Trans-
portation, Municipal Railway, and One Superintendent, Agricultural
Division, San Francisco Water Department.
File No. 13876, Ordinance No. 9404 (Series of 1939) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Approving Agreement to Be Entered into Between the Recreation and
Park Commission and the San Francisco Senior Center, Inc., for
Occupancy and Use of Certain Sections of the Aquatic Park Building
for Recreational Activities for Citizens Who Are Sixty Years of
Age or Over.
File No. 13877, Ordinance No. 9405 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $4,200, Public Administrator, for Two Positions of Legal
Stenographer; Abolishing Two Positions of General Clerk-Stenog-
rapher.
File No. 13879-1, Ordinance No. 9407 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 35, Public Administrator
— A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13879-2, Ordinance No. 9408 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Authorizing Compromise of Claims and Litigation of Constance A.
Fazande, a Minor, by William S. Fazande, Her Guardian ad litem,
and William S. Fazande, Against the City and County by the Payment
of $2,500 to Constance A. Fazande, a Minor, and the Additional Sum
of $633.46 to William S. Fazande.
File No. 13880, Ordinance No. 9409 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $2,045, Public Works, Street Planting, from Special Road
Improvement Fund, for Position of Gardener.
File No. 13883-1, Ordinance No. 9410 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 51.3, Public Works,
Street Planting — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13883-2, Ordinance No. 9411 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
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Appropriating $4,000, Recreation and Park, for Temporary Salaries.
File No. 13884, Ordinance No. 9412 (Scries of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey. McAteer, McCarty— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Appropriating $1,945, Water Department, for Position of General
Clerk-Typist; Abolishing Position of General Clerk.
File No. 13886-1, Ordinance No. 9413 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 73.6 and 73.7, Water
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13886-2, Ordinance No. 9414 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
(Supervisor Ferdon dissenting.)
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Suit by Robert Hornick, a Minor,
Against the City and County by the Payment of $250.
File No. 13878, Ordinance No. 9406 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Haliey,
McAteer, McCarty — 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Execution of Freeway Maintenance Agreement Between
the State of California and the City and County of San Francisco for
that Section of the James Lick Memorial Freeway Between the South
City Limits and Industrial Street Now Nearing Completion.
File No. 10684-2, Resolution No. 16172 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Haliey, McAteer, McCarty — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of the Westerly 40 Feet
of Frank Street.
File No. 13171-1, Resolution No. 16175 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Haliey,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Granting Revocable Permit to the Southern Pacific Company to Con-
struct, Operate and Maintain a Spur Track in Newcomb Avenue and
Across Rankin Street.
File No. 13784, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Discussion.
Supervisor McAteer asked the Chief Administrative Officer if the
opportunity existed at this time to charge a fee for a permit to con-
struct, maintain and operate spur tracks, in and along the city's
public streets.
The Chief Administrative Officer stated that the right of the South-
ern Pacific Company to use the city's streets was being considered
by the City Attorney's office and that an opinion should be rendered
shortly.
Supervisor McAteer requested that the Clerk direct a letter to the
City Attorney urging that the opinion be rendered at an early date.
Supervisor McCarty asked that he be furnished with a copy of the
opinion when it is rendered.
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Approving Map of Part of Hunters Point Housing Project and Declaring
Certain Streets to Be Open, Public Streets.
File No. 13809, Resolution No. 16194 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Approving Map Showing the Extension of Ellsworth Street and the
Widening of Alemany Boulevard in the Alemany Housing Project.
File No. 13818, Resolution No. 16195 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Establishing Official Names for Certain Sections of the Freeway System
Within the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13882, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer requested information as to the reason for
designating portions of the James Lick Route as the James Lick Free-
way and the James Lick Skyway, and accordingly moved, seconded
by Supervisor Carberry, that consideration be continued for one
week.
No objection and motion carried.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
Amending Sections 1 and 5 of Ordinance No. 8993 (Series of 1939),
Regulating the Planting of Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Cover in the
Street and Sidewalk Areas, to Include Regulation of the Placement and
Maintenance of Boxed or Potted Trees or Shrubs on the Sidewalk.
File No. 10406-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
There being no objection, consideration was temporarily postponed,
pending appearance of certain members of the Board.
Passage for Second Reading.
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The roll was thereupon called and the measure was passed for
second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs — 2.
Granting Revocable Permit to the Southern Pacific Company to Con-
struct, Operate and Maintain a Spur Track in Newcomb Avenue
Across Selby Street.
File No. 13789, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs — 2.
Granting Revocable Permit to the Southern Pacific Company to Con-
struct, Operate and Maintain a Spur Track in Bancroft Avenue
Between Third and Mendell Streets.
File No. 13791, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs — 2.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Harvard Street Between Burrows
and Bacon Streets.
File No. 13800, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs — 2.
Ordering the Improvement of Bowdoin Street Between Bacon and
Wayland Streets, Including the Intersections of Bowdoin Street at
Bacon and Wayland Streets, and Extending City Aid in Approximate
Amount of $3,000.
File No. 13807, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs — 2.
Creating Underground District No. 144, Market Street from the West
Line of Mono Street to Portola Drive; Portola Drive from Market
Street to the South Line of Laguna Honda Boulevard.
File No. 13832, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appeal Denied and Assessment Confirmed.
The following from the Streets Committee with recommendation
that the appeal be denied and the assessment confirmed was taken up:
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Hearing of Appeal in Connection With the Improvement of Portions of
Flint and Sixteenth Streets.
File No. 11365
(The Streets Committee at its meeting on Tuesday, No-
vember 22, 1955, heard protestants in connection with the
foregoing improvement and recommended that the appeal be
denied and the assessment confirmed.)
Supervisor Blake moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
foregoing appeal be denied and assessment confirmed.
No objection and motion carried.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Police Committee were taken
up:
Designating Certain Intersections as "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 5218, Resolution No. 16171 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Adding Certain Intersections to List of Intersections from Which Left-
Hand Turns Are Prohibited Between 4 and 6 P. M., Sundays and
Holidays Excepted.
File No. 12595-3, Resolution No. 16173 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Supervisor McAteer Excused.
There being no objection, Supervisor McAteer was granted per-
mission to excuse himself at 5: 45 p. m.
Adopted.
Adding Certain Streets on Which Freeway On-Ramps Are Located to
List of Street Intersections at Which Double-Turning Lanes Are
Permitted.
File No. 13684, Resolution No. 16184 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
Resumption of Consideration of Zoning Appeal.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4471, Disapproving Application to Rezone
Property Located on the Southeast Corner of Silver Avenue and Yale
Street, from First Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13838
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was accorded to Robert A. Dobson, repre-
senting the appellants. Mr. Dobson explained why he believed the
decision of the City Planning Commission should be overruled.
Mr. Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning, presented the City
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Planning Commission's version and recommended that the appeal be
denied.
Explanation of Vote.
President Pro Tern. Supervisor Ferdon explained the parliamentary
procedure as follows: An "Aye" vote will overrule the decision of
the City Planning Commission and sustain the appeal; a "No" vote
will sustain the ruling of the City Planning Commission and deny
the appeal.
Refused Adoption.
The Clerk thereupon presented the following measure for the
Board's Consideration:
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4471, Denying Application to Rezone Property Located on
the Southeast Corner of Silver Avenue and Yale Street, from First
Residential District to Second Residential District.
File No. 13838-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Refused adoption by the following vote:
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Recommendations of Police Committee (Continued).
Consideration Continued.
Adding Certain Intersections to List of Street Intersections at Which
Double-Turning Lanes Are Permitted.
File No. 13722, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ertola moved continuance for two weeks; motion sec-
onded by Supervisor Carberry and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adopted.
Deleting Precita Avenue, North Side, Between Shotwell and Folsom
Streets, From List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited Day
or Night.
File No. 13723, Resolution No. 16185 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Deleting Sutter Street, South Side, Between Taylor and Market Streets,
from Parking Meter Zone No. 16.
File No. 13724, Resolution No. 16186 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Designating Sixteenth Street, Between Potrero Avenue and Third Street,
as a "Through Highway."
File No. 13730, Resolution No. 16187 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
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Adding Gough Street, East Side, Between Market and Rose Streets,
to List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited Between 7 and 9
A. M. and Between 4 and 6 P. M., Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13731, Resolution No. 16188 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adding Portions of Certain Streets to List of Streets on Which Parking
Is Restricted to Two Hours Between 8 A. M. and 6 P. M., Sundays
and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13733, Resolution No. 16189 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Providing for the Use of Ten-Cent Coins in Parking Meters.
File No. 13735, Resolution No. 16190 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Deleting Portion of Bayshore Boulevard from and Adding Portion of
Said Street to List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited at
Specified Hours, Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13757, Resolution No. 16191 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Deleting and Adding Portions of Harrison Street to List of Streets
on Which Parking Is Restricted to Two Hours, During Specified
Hours, Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13761, Resolution No. 16192 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Deleting Portions of Harrison and Sacramento Streets from List of
Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited Between 4 and 6 P. M.,
Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13762, Resolution No. 16193 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Authorizing the Installation of Traffic Signals on Post and O'Farrell
Streets.
File No. 13816, Resolution No. 16197 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adding Stillman Street, Eastbound, Between Third and Fourth Streets,
to List of One-Way Streets, All Times.
File No. 13858, Resolution No. 16198 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adding Huron Avenue, East Side, Between Sickles Avenue and Mission
Street, to List of Streets on Which Parking Is Prohibited, Day or
Night.
File No. 13859, Resolution No. 16199 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Adding Certain Intersections to List of Intersections from Which
Left-Hand Turns Are Prohibited at All Times.
File No. 13860, Resolution No. 16200 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Halley — 1.
Designating Balboa Street Between Arguello Boulevard and the West
Line of LaPlaya Street as a "Through Highway."
File No. 13861, Resolution No. 16201 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Designating and Rescinding Designation of Certain "Stop" Intersections.
File No. 13862, Resolution No. 16202 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Adding Portion of Thirteenth Street to, and Deleting Portion of Said
Streets from List of Streets on Which Stopping Is Prohibited at
Specified Hours, Sundays and Holidays Excepted.
File No. 13863, Resolution No. 16203 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, MeAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
Authorizing a Speed Limit of 35 Miles Per Hour for Vehicular Traffic
on Alemany Boulevard Between Junipero Serra Boulevard and San
Jose Avenue.
File No. 13683. Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Amending Section 34.2, Chapter XI, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, Designating Specific Locations and Hours at Which
Right-Hand Turns Against Red or "Stop" Signals Are Prohibited,
by Adding Thereto the Intersection of Third Street and Jamestown
Avenue, Southwest Corner, All Times.
File No. 13734, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Confirming Sale of Certain Surplus City Property to Harry Liss for
$55,000.
File No. 13084-2, Resolution No. 16174 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Release of Various Liens Recorded by the Department of
Public Health and/or Public Welfare Commission.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16176 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated November 22, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 16177 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Carberry — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for November and December; List Dated November
28, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16178 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for December and January; List Dated November 28,
1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16179 (Series of 1939).
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer. McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Correction of Certain Clerical Errors in 1955-56 Assessment
Roll.
File No. 13447, Resolution No. 16180 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Certain Property Acquired by the
State of California.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16181 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Confirming Sale of Certain Surplus City Property to James Cullen for
$200.
File No. 13643-3, Resolution No. 16183 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Director of Public Health to Accept Aid, on Behalf of
City from the State of California Alcoholic Rehabilitation Commission
for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13841, Resolution No. 16196 ( Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Waiving Statute of Limitations to Permit Payment of Controller's War-
rant Drawn on the Employees' Retirement Fund to the Order of
Marie M. Klute.
File No. 13889, Resolution No. 16204 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Settlement of Claim of City Against Don Gilmore, a Cor-
poration, and Edward Spengler, by the Acceptance of $1,000.
File No. 13890, Resolution No. 16205 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
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Authorizing Purchase of Right of Way Easement from Luther Mack
and Annie Lee Mack for $90, Required for Candlestick Point Sewer
Tunnel.
File No. 13907, Resolution No. 16212 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Fixing Date of Hearing of Objections to Correction of Clerical Errors
in 1955-56 Assessment Roll Increasing Tax.
File No. 13908-1, Resolution No. 16213 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Confirming Sale of City-Owned Surplus Land Designated as Portion
of Lot 3-A, Block 2619, to Michael Mahoney et ux., for $125.
File No. 13643-2, Resolution No. 16182 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Creating Positions of Assistant Clerk in the Office of the Board of
Supervisors With All of the Powers of Deputy Clerks of Said Board
of Supervisors and Authorizing the Clerk of Said Board of Super-
visors to Appoint the Persons Hereinafter Named to Said Positions.
File No. 13906-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $33,023, Public Health, Adult Guidance Center, for
Creation of Ten Positions, Overtime Allowance, Temporary Salaries,
Contractual Services, Materials and Supplies, in Accordance With
Terms of Contract Between the City and County of San Francisco
and the State of California.
File No. 13841-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 54.01, Public Health,
Adult Guidance Center — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13841-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
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Adopted.
Providing for the Issuance of:
$1,250,000 Principal Amount of City and County of San Francisco
Street Improvement Bonds — 1947, Designated Series H,
2,000,000 Principal Amount of City and County of San Francisco
Off-Street Parking Bonds — 1947, Designated Series B, and
1,500,000 Principal Amount of City and County of San Francisco
Recreation Bonds — 1947, Designated Series F,
Each Being a Part of Respective Issues of $22,850,000, $5,000,000 and
$12,000,000 Authorized at an Election Held in the City and County of
San Francisco on November 4, 1947; Prescribing the Date and Form
of Said Bonds and of the Coupons to Be Attached Thereto; Fixing
the Maximum Rate of Interest on Said Bonds and Prescribing the
Maturities Thereof; Authorizing the Execution of Said Bonds and
Coupons; and Providing for the Levy of a Tax to Pay the Principal
and Interest Thereof.
File No. 13901, Resolution No. 16206 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Providing for the Issuance of $1,000,000 Principal Amount of City and
County of San Francisco Sewage Treatment Bonds — 1948, Designated
Series E, Being a Part of an Issue of $15,000,000 Authorized at an
Election Held in the City and County of San Francisco on June 1,
1948; Prescribing the Date and Form of Said Bonds and of the
Coupons to Be Attached Thereto; Fixing the Maximum Rate of
Interest on Said Bonds, and Prescribing the Maturities Thereof;
Authorizing the Execution of Said Bonds and Coupons; and Providing
for the Levy of a Tax to Pay the Principal and Interest Thereof.
File No. 13902, Resolution No. 16207 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Providing for the Issuance of $1,00,000 Principal Amount of City and
County of San Francisco Fire House Bonds — 1952, Designated Series
B, Being a Part of an Issue of $4,750,000 Authorized at an Election
Held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 4, 1952;
Prescribing the Date and Form of Said Bonds and of the Coupons
to Be Attached Thereto; Fixing the Maximum Rate of Interest on
Said Bonds and Prescribing the Maturities Thereof; Authorizing the
Execution of Said Bonds and Coupons; and Providing for the Levy
of a Tax to Pay the Principal and Interest Thereof.
File No. 13903, Resolution No. 16208 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Providing for the Issuance of $2,500,000 Principal Amount of City and
County of San Francisco Sewer Bonds — 1954, Designated Series A,
Being a Part of an Issue of $12,645,000 Authorized at an Election
Held in the City and County of San Francisco on June 8, 1954; Pre-
scribing the Date and Form of Said Bonds and of the Coupons to Be
Attached Thereto: Fixine the Maximum Rate of Interest on Said
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Bonds and Prescribing the Maturities Thereof; Authorizing the Exe-
cution of Said Bonds and Coupons; and Providing for the Levy of
a Tax to Pay the Principal and Interest Thereof.
File No. 13904, Resolution No. 16209 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher- — 2.
Providing for the Issuance of
$1,500,000 Principal Amount of City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco Hospital Bonds — 1954, Designated Series A;
$2,500,000 Principal Amount of City and County of San Francisco
Laguna Honda Home and Hospital Bonds — 1954, Desig-
nated Series A,
Each Being a Part of Respective Issues of $5,830,000 and $5,475,000
Authorized at an Election Held in the City and County of San Fran-
cisco on November 2, 1954, Prescribing the Date and Form of Said
Bonds, and of the Coupons to Be Attached Thereto; Fixing the
Maximum Rate of Interest on Said Bonds, and Prescribing the Ma-
turities Thereof; Authorizing the Execution of Said Bonds and Cou-
pons; and Providing for the Levy of a Tax to Pay the Principal and
Interest Thereof.
File No. 13905, Resolution No. 16210 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Directing Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to Advertise Notice of
Sale of
$1,250,000 City and County of San Francisco Street Improvement
Bonds— 1947, Series H;
$2,000,000 City and Countv of San Francisco Off-Street Parking
Bonds— 1947, Series B;
$1,500,000 City and County of San Francisco Recreation Bonds— 1947,
Series F;
$1,000,000 City and County of San Francisco Sewage Treatment
Bonds— 1948, Series E;
$1,000,000 City and County of San Francisco Fire House Bonds—
1952, Series B;
$2,500,000 City and County of San Francisco Sewer Bonds— 1954,
Series A;
$1,500,000 City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Hospital
Bonds— 1954, Series A;
$2,500,000 City and County of San Francisco Laguna Honda Home
and Hospital Bonds — 1954, Series A.
File No. 13906-1, Resolution No. 16211 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher- — 2.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1955 811
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $1,770, Tax Collector, for Position of Key Punch
Operator; Abolishing Position of General Clerk.
File No. 13895-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 31, Tax Collector — A
Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13895-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Dismissal of Appeal from Order Striking Its Cross-
Complaint Against William J. Zwissig, et al.
File No. 13896, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $1,157, War Memorial, for Retirement Matching Con-
tributions for Three Positions Created Since July 1, 1955.
File No. 13897, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $10,885, Public Works, Building Repair, for Purchase of
Equipment.
File No. 13898, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $5,005, Welfare Department, for One Position of Ac-
countant II and One Position of Senior Tabulating Machine Operator;
Abolishing One Position of Accountant I and One Position of Tabu-
lating Machine Operator, IBM.
File No. 13899-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 66, Public Welfare
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13899-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Appropriating $2,541, Municipal Railway, for Position of Laborer;
Abolishing Position of Trackman.
File No. 13900-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 72.4 and 72.5, Public
Utilities Commission, Municipal Railway — A Companion Measure to
the Preceding Item.
File No. 13900-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $60,362.09, San Francisco Airport, for Payment of Taxes
to Various Agencies; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13909, Ordinance No. 9399 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $38,500, Public Works, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Additional Funds Required for the Reconstruction of the
Coroner's Office and Morgue; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13911, Ordinance No. 9400 (Series of 1939).
Filially Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Continued.
The following from Finance Committee, with recommendation
"Do Not Pass," was taken up:
Approving Concession Agreement to Be Entered into by the Recreation
and Park Commission and Laurence W. Sipe, for Pony Ride Con-
cession Privileges at the Children's Playground in Golden Gate Park
and at Fleishhacker Playfield.
File No. 13513, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry moved consideration be postponed for two
weeks to permit the Recreation and Park Commission to present
additional data. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley.
A communication from the San Francisco Municipal Conference,
likewise requesting postponement, was read.
Objection.
Supervisor McCarty objected to the proposed delay, contending
that the measure had been under study for a period of many months.
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The Finance Committee felt this service should be maintained for
future generations even though it may show a small loss. The matter
was tabled in committee and then it was learned that the concession
was still operating. The City Attorney then ruled that the Recreation
and Park Commission had no right to operate the concession until
the Board approved it. This is the type of concession which the Fi-
nance Committee felt should be operated not at a profit but as a
service, and he saw no reason for further continuance.
Supervisor Dobbs stated he felt the same way as Supervisor Mc-
Carty, in that the contract should be disapproved; however, he con-
sidered the request for continuance a reasonable one.
The roll was thereupon called on the motion to continue and it
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor McCarty — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Judiciary Committee were taken
up:
Amending Article 3, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code,
Which Would Make Available to Present Members of the Retirement
System Under Section 165 or Section 165.2 of the Charter, Who Were
Excluded from Membership Prior to January 8, 1932, Credit Not to
Exceed Six Months of Such Credit in the Retirement System for
Services Rendered to the City and County Under Certification from
a Civil Service List for Permanent Employment, or as a Teacher.
File No. 13074, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, McAteer — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Amending Section 172.1 of the Charter to Provide that Teachers and
Other Employees of the Board of Education Retired Under the
Retirement System, or Who Withdraw or Have Withdrawn Their
Accumulated Contributions Therefrom and Who Retire or Have
Retired Under the State Teachers' Retirement System on Allowances
Based on the Full Allowance Formulae, Shall Remain Eligible for
Continued Membership in the Health Service System.
File No. 13836
Supervisor Ferdon moved consideration of the foregoing measure
be continued for one week at the request of the Health Service Board.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no objection,
motion carried.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
lemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $8,000, Recreation and Park, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Maintenance and Repair of Automotive Equipment; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 13914, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved reference to Finance Committee; motion
seconded by Supervisor McCarty and, there being no objection, mo-
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Supervisor Halley to Be Excused.
Supervisor Halley asked to be excused. There being no objection,
Supervisor Halley was excused at 6 : 00 p. m.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Supervisor Clarissa Shortall McMahon, December
5-11; William M. Coffman, Recreation and Park Commissioner, No-
vember 24-December 4, 1955, Both With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16167 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Halley, McAteer — 3.
Use of Supervisors' Chambers.
At the request of Supervisor Blake, the Board granted permission
to the Air Pollution Control Board to use the Supervisors' Chambers
on December 28, 1955, 10 a. m.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Information Requested of Assessor.
With respect to the present wholesale produce market, Supervisor
Carberry requested that the Clerk ascertain from the Assessor the
following pertinent information:
(a) Total footage of each parcel; (b) date of erection of building;
(c) annual rental of each; (d) assessed value of the land and of
the building.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Modifying to the Extent of $794,115.79 Provision Heretofore Made
from 1952 Firehouse Bond Fund and Appropriating Therefrom
$695,326.76 for Various Projects.
Supervisor Casey presented:
File No. 13924, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
Providing for Maintenance and Support of Wards of the Juvenile Court,
and Minors for Whom Petitions Have Been Filed Therein, Under
Sections 721 and 722 for the Welfare and Institutions Code; Estab-
lishing Maximum Rates Therefor and Repealing Ordinance No. 7291
(Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs presented:
File No. 8884-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Finance Committee.
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Adopted.
Urging Attendance at the Pacific Coast Regional Conference of the
United States to Be Held at San Francisco During Period December
27-29, 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13922, Resolution No. 16169 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Halley, McAteer — 3.
Urging Public Support of President Eisenhower's "S-D" Day Program,
December 1, 1955.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13921, Resolution No. 16168 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Christopher, Halley, McAteer — 3.
Communication from Downtown Association Re Permanent Use of
Shopper's Shuttle Bus Service.
Supervisor Ferdon presented a communication from the Downtown
Association addressed to the Public Utilities Commission, requesting
that consideration be given to incorporating the Downtown and
Miracle Mile Shopper's Shuttle Bus Service into the Municipal Rail-
way as a permanent segment.
Supervisor Ferdon asked that the Public Utilities Commission be
requested to investigate the feasibility of such a suggestion.
Both the communication and the request were referred to the Public
Utilities Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon also requested that a letter be dispatched to
the Public Utilities Commission directing that such an investigation
be made.
Rehabilitation of Kezar Pavilion.
Supervisor Ferdon mentioned that Kezar Pavilion had not been
painted or rehabilitated since 1928 and requested that steps be
taken to determine if the Recreation and Park Commission could put
the edifice in tiptop shape in time for the basketball season.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Fixing Date for Hearing on Proposed Abandonment of Portion of No.
36 Bus Line.
Supervisor McCarty moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that
the Board approve a date of Monday, December 12, 2 p. m., for
holding a hearing with respect to the request of the Public Utilities
Commission for the proposed abandonment of a portion of the No.
36 bus line.
No objection and motion carried.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor McCarty announced a meeting of the Public Utilities
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the Clerk of the Committee notify the Manager of Utilities as well as
the Manager of the Municipal Railway, the Downtown Association
and other interested parties.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 6:15
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors December 19, 1955.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, De-
cember 5, 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following members were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer,
McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs — 3.
Quorum present.
President Pro Tern. Halley presiding. (See below.)
Supervisor Casey on authorized leave. (See below.)
Supervisor Christopher on authorized leave.
Supervisor Dobbs noted present at 2: 40 p. m.
Supervisor Halley Appointed President Pro Tern.
Supervisor Ferdon moved that Supervisor Halley be appointed
President Pro Tern. Motion seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there
being no objection, motion carried.
Supervisor Casey Excused from Attendance.
Supervisor Ertola moved, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, that
Supervisor Casey be excused from Board attendance.
No objection and motion carried.
Approval of Journal of Proceedings.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, November 14, 1955, was
considered read and approved.
Communication.
From Harry L. Downie, presented by Supervisor Ferdon, request-
ing the erection of traffic signals at the corner of Fulton and Cole
Streets.
Referred to Police Committee; also to Police Department for report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Establishing Official Names for Certain Sections of the Freeway System
Within the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13882, Resolution No. 16222 (Series of 1939) .
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Ertola, Ferdon., Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs — 3.
Legislation Considered Out of Order.
Supervisor Ferdon moved, seconded by Supervisor Halley, that the
rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the following
recommendation of Judiciary Committee out of order.
No objection and motion carried.
Re-reference to Committee.
Amending Section 172.1 of the Charter to Provide that Teachers and
Other Employees of the Board of Education Retired Under the
Retirement System, or Who Withdraw or Have Withdrawn Their
Accumulated Contributions Therefrom and Who Retire or Have
Retired Under the State Teachers' Retirement System on Allowances
Based on the Full Allowance Formulae, Shall Remain Eligible for
Continued Membership in the Health Service System.
File No. 13836
Supervisor Ferdon stated that he had received letters from the
Health Service System and the Civil Service Association, requesting
that the pending measure be re-referred to committee for further
study, and so moved. Motion seconded by Supervisor Carberry and,
there being no objection, motion carried.
Re-referred to Judiciary Committee.
Recommendations of Streets Committee (Continued).
Final Passage.
Amending Sections 1 and 5 of Ordinance No. 8993 (Series of 1939),
Regulating the Planting of Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Cover in the
Street and Sidewalk Areas, to Include Regulation of the Placement
and Maintenance of Boxed or Potted Trees or Shrubs on the Sidewalk.
File No. 10406-1, Ordinance No. 9417 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Granting Revocable Permit to the Southern Pacific Company to Con-
struct, Operate and Maintain a Spur Track in Newcomb Avenue and
Across Rankin Street.
File No. 13784, Ordinance No. 9422 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Granting Revocable Permit to the Southern Pacific Company to Con-
struct, Operate and Maintain a Spur Track in Newcomb Avenue
Across Selby Street.
File No. 13789, Ordinance No. 9423 (Series of 1939) .
ally Passed by the following vote:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Hallev
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors! asey, Christopher — 2.
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Granting Revocable Permit to the Southern Pacific Company to Con-
struct, Operate and Maintain a Spur Track in Bancroft Avenue
Between Third and Mendell Streets.
File No. 13791, Ordinance No. 9424 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Accepting the Roadway and Curbs of Harvard Street Between Burrows
and Bacon Streets.
File No. 13300, Ordinance No. 9425 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Ordering the Improvement of Bowdoin Street Between Bacon and
Wayland Streets, Including the Intersections of Bowdoin Street at
Bacon and Wayland Streets, and Extending City Aid in Approximate
Amount of $3,000.
File No. 13807, Ordinance No. 9426 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Ai. Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Creating Underground District No. 144, Market Street from the West
Line of Mono Street to Portola Drive; Portola Drive from Market
Street to the South Line of Laguna Honda Boulevard.
File No. 13832, Ordinance No. 9427 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
>rs Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Police Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Authorizing a Speed Limit of 35 Miles Per Hour for Vehicular Traffic
on Alemany Boulevard Between Junipero Serra Boulevard and San
Jose Avenue.
File No. 13683, Ordinance No. 9420 (Scries of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Amending Section 34.2, Chapter XI, Part II of the San Francisco
Municipal Code, Designating Specific Locations and Hours at Which
Right-Hand Turns Against Red or "Stop" Signals Are Prohibited,
by Adding Thereto the Intersection of Third Street and Jamestown
Avenue, Southwest Corner, All Times.
File No. 13734, Ordinance No. 9421 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
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Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Creating Positions of Assistant Clerk in the Clerk's Office of the Board
of Supervisors for Purpose of Countersigning Various Bond Issues.
File No. 13906-2, Ordinance No. 9437 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $33,023, Public Health, Adult Guidance Center, for
Creation of Ten Positions, Overtime Allowance, Temporary Salaries,
Contractual Services, Materials and Supplies, in Accordance With
Terms of Contract Between the City and County of San Francisco
and the State of California.
File No. 13841-1, Ordinance No. 9428 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 54.01, Public Health,
Adult Guidance Center — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13841-2, Ordinance No. 9429 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $1,770, Tax Collector, for Position of Key Punch
Operator; Abolishing Position of General Clerk.
File No. 13895-1, Ordinance No. 9430 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 31, Tax Collector — A
Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13895-2, Ordinance No. 9431 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Dismissal of Appeal from Order Striking Its Cross-
Complaint Against William J. Zwissig, et al.
File No. 13896, Ordinance No. 9432 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
»/rA7fS S™pln isors Blake> Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher— 2.
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Appropriating $1,157, War Memorial, for Retirement Matching Con-
tributions for Three Positions Created Since July 1, 1955.
File No. 13897, Ordinance No. 9433 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $10,885, Public Works, Building Repair, for Purchase of
Equipment.
File No. 13898, Ordinance No. 9434 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $5,005, Welfare Department, for One Position of Ac-
countant II and One Position of Senior Tabulating Machine Operator;
Abolishing One Position of Accountant I and One Position of Tabu-
lating Machine Operator, IBM.
File No. 13899-1, Ordinance No. 9415 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 66, Public Welfare
Department — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13899-2, Ordinance No. 9416 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Appropriating $2,541, Municipal Railway, for Position of Laborer;
Abolishing Position of Trackman.
File No. 13900-1, Ordinance No. 9435 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Sections 72.4 and 72.5, Public
Utilities Commission, Municipal Railway — A Companion Measure to
the Preceding Item.
File No. 13900-2, Ordinance No. 9436 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Amending Article 3, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code, Which
Would Make Available to Present Members of the Retirement System
Under Section 165 or Section 165.2 of the Charter, Who Were Ex-
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eluded from Membership Prior to January 8, 1932, Credit Not to
Exceed Six Months of Such Credit in the Retirement System for
Services Rendered to the City and County Under Certification from a
Civil Service List for Permanent Employment, or as a Teacher.
File No. 13074, Ordinance No. 9419 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Final Passage.
The following recommendation of the Board sitting as a Committee
of the Whole, heretofore Passed for Second Reading, was taken up:
Approving and Adopting Tentative Plan for South Basin Project Area
Number F-l; Establishing and Designating Areas as South Basin
Approved Redevelopment Project Area Number F-l.
File No. 10759-9, Ordinance No. 9418 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Accorded Various Persons.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16219 (Series of 1939) .
(Jose Bueno, Ethel Goldstein Levine, Hilda Piombo.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated November 29, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 16220 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for December, 1955, and January, 1956; List Dated
December 5, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16221 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1955 823
Authorizing the Attorney for the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Col-
lection to Institute Legal Proceedings for the Recovery of the Value
of Services Rendered Hazel Shaw While a Patient at the San Fran-
cisco Hospital.
File No. 13912, Resolution No. 16223 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Authorizing Attendance of the Manager of the San Francisco Inter-
national Airport at the Special Meeting of the Airport Operators'
Council to Be Held at Washington, D. C, December 12-13, 1955.
File No. 13915, Resolution No. 16224 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Establishing a City and County Merit Award Committee; Providing for
the Methods Whereby City and County Employees May Make Sug-
gestions and Become Eligible for Monetary Awards or Commenda-
tions, and Establishing a Merit Awards Fund.
File No. 13369, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
An Ordinance Providing for the Necessary Support and Maintenance
of Wards of the Juvenile Court and Minors for Whom Petitions Have
Been Filed Therein Under Sections 721 and 722 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code of California; Establishing Maximum Rates Therefor
With Reference to Section 860 of Said Code, and Repealing Ordinance
No. 7291 (Series of 1939).
File No. 8884-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Modifying to the Extent of $794,115.79 Provision Heretofore Made from
the 1952 Firehouse Bond Fund, and Appropriating $695,326.76 for
Various Projects.
File No. 13924, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $8,000, Recreation and Park, for Maintenance and Repair
of Automotive Equipment; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13914, Ordinance No. 9438 (Series of 1939).
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $13,800, District Attorney, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Temporary Salaries of Four Investigators and Two Legal
Stenographers Required to Make Investigations, Etc., in Aid to Needy
Children Cases; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13937, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved reference to Finance Committee; motion
seconded by Supervisor Ferdon and, there being no objection motion
carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of His Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Harry J. Stewart, Member of the Retirement Board,
November 29-December 2; December 8-15; Oliver M. Rousseau, Public
Utilities Commissioner, December 23, 1955-January 2, 1956, Both With
Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16218 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Announcement of Air Pollution Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Blake announced a meeting of the Air Pollution Control
Committee to be held in Room 228, Thursday, December 8, 11 a. m.
Construction of Freeways.
Supervisor Carberry spoke of the confusion which seems to exist
in the minds of residents who own property in areas which have
been marked for freeway construction, in that they are unaware of
the fact that appeal may be had from the decision of the State
Division of Highways. He pointed out that the Board of Supervisors
has a voice in the construction of any freeway within the City and
County of San Francisco, and efforts should be made to disseminate
such information to the public.
He concluded by saying that he would shortly present a measure
calling tor a public hearing by the Streets Committee of the Board
for the purpose of (1) considering the proposed Western Freeway
iincl at the same time allaying the fears as mentioned hereinabove;
and (2) considering the feasibility of minimizing the dislocation of
persons and property by the use of tunnels.
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Reference to Committee.
Requesting the Mayor to Appoint a Fact-Finding Committee to Study
Ways and Means of Placing on the June, 1956, Ballot a Charter
Amendment to Provide for a Five-Day Week for Municipal Railway
Streetcar and Bus Operators.
Supervisor Carberry presented on behalf of Supervisor Casey:
File No. 13945, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim December 7, 1955, as "American
War Mothers' Memorial Service Day."
File No. 13944, Resolution No. 16214 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Ateer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Reference to Police Committee.
Supervisor Ferdon presented a communication from Harry L.
Downie requesting the installation of traffic signals at Fulton and
Cole Streets, and asked that it be referred to the Police Department
for report and recommendation, and that said report be in turn re-
ferred to the Police Committee.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Adopted.
Requesting the Mayor to Proclaim the Week Beginning January 29, 1956,
as "Symphony Week."
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13946, Resolution No. 16225 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Commending Robert R. Gros, Chairman of the San Francisco Executive
Committee, United Nations Tenth Anniversary Commemorative
Meetings.
Supervisor Halley presented and was joined in by all members of
the Board.
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16216 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
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Reference to Finance Committee.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Clerk of the Board be directed
to process the documents necessary for the payment of $10,000 for
the support of the 1955 Grand National Livestock Exposition.
File No. 13480-3
Referred to Finance Committee.
Proposing Curb en Unruly Youth Activities at Kezar Stadium.
Supervisor McAteer called the Board's attention to the unruly
escapades which have taken place at Kezar Stadium on several
occasions during the progress of the professional football games,
which resulted in one youngster requiring hospitalization. He pointed
out that every time a try for point or a field goal is attempted, a mob
of youngsters scramble onto the field in an endeavor to obtain pos-
session of the ball. He thereupon asked that the Recreation and Park
Department study this alarming situation with a view of providing
safeguards; this might entail the construction of a screen or wire
fence around the track portion of the field. He recommended that a
study be immediately started on the problem and that a report be
forthcoming to the Board at an early date.
Referred to the Recreation and Park Department.
Adopted.
Inviting the DeHavilland Enterprises to Designate the San Francisco
International Airport as the California Landing Site for the "Comet
III."
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13947, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Transmission of Cablegrams.
Supervisor McCarty requested that cablegrams be sent to both
Sydney, Australia, and to London, England, expressing the hope that
San Francisco would be selected as the landing site.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Fixing Special Order of Business.
Supervisor McCarty presented a communication from the Public
Utilities Commission, recommending continuance of Special Shopper's
Shuttle Bus fare during the calendar year 1956.
Supervisor McCarty moved that consideration of the proposal be
made a Special Order of Business for Monday, December 12, at 3:00
p. m. Motion seconded by Supervisor Halley and, there being no
objection, motion carried.
Opinion from City Attorney Requested.
Supervisor McCarty requested that the City Attorney be asked to
furnish a written opinion on the legality of the reservation contained
m the Public Utilities Commission's proposal to the effect that they
possessed the right to discontinue the Special Shopper's Shuttle Bus
service at any time during the calendar year when conditions on
Municipal Railway warranted such discontinuance.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1955 827
Adopted.
Commending George Ward.
Supervisor McCarty presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16215 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor McCarty moved adoption; motion seconded by Super-
visor McAteer.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
Congratulating Dennis McLaughlin of St. Ignatius High School.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16217 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McMahon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Carberry.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
In Memoriam — Curtice E. Clark.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16226 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Casey, Christopher — 2.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3:40
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors January 3, 1956.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, De-
cember 12, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McAteer, Mc-
Mahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty — 4.
Quorum present.
President James L. Halley pro tern., presiding.
Supervisors Carberry and McCarty excused from attendance. (See
below.)
Supervisor Ferdon noted present at 2: 35 p. m.
Supervisor Christopher on authorized leave.
Supervisors Excused from Attendance.
Supervisors Carberry and McCarty left word, asking that they be
excused.
No objection and permission granted.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, November 21, 1955, was
considered read and approved.
Communications.
From Thelen, Marrin, Johnson and Bridges, attorneys at law, rec-
ommending that the proposal to make portions of O'Farrell Street a
one-way street be re-referred to the Police Committee.
Measure re-referred to Police Committee.
From the San Francisco Municipal Conference, reporting on pro-
posal relative to pony ride concession agreement at the Children's
Playground in Golden Gate Park and at Fleishhacker Pool.
Measure continued one week.
From his Honor the Mayor, attaching copy of letter from Marvin
E. Lewis in which Mr. Lewis asks that his contract as Congressional
Legislative Representative be not renewed.
Referred to County, State and National Affairs Committee.
From his Honor the Mayor, returning unsigned File No. 13947
entitled "Inviting the DeHavilland Enterprises to land the "Comet
III," at the San Francisco International Airport," for the reason that
such would be an idle act, since his office had already extended an
invitation to the DeHavilland people.
Ordered filed.
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From the City Attorney, Opinion No. 1028, ruling on the right of
the Public Utilities Commission to discontinue service on the Special
Shopper's Shuttle Bus.
Measure continuing service adopted; opinion filed.
From Recreation and Park Commission, reporting on Supervisor
McAteer's suggestion that steps be taken to curb juveniles from
running onto the Kezar Stadium floor during football games.
Plan offered by Recreation and Park Commission; letter filed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Objections to Correction of Clerical Errors in 1955-56
Assessment Roll Which Will Increase Amount of Taxes Payable.
File No. 13908
Adopted.
There appearing no protestants, the following measure was taken
up:
Authorizing Correction of Clerical Errors in 1955-56 Assessment Roll.
File No. 13908-2, Resolution No. 16235 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon— 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty — 4.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
The following measure, appearing on the calendar by direction of
the Board, was taken up:
Consideration Continued.
Disapproving Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service on that
Certain Portion of Bus Line No. 36 on Evelyn Way Between Portola
Drive and Teresita Boulevard, and on Portola Drive Between Fowler
Avenue and Laguna Honda Boulevard.
File No. 13916, Resolution No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer moved continuance for one week; seconded
by Supervisor Ertola.
No objection and motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Establishing a City and County Merit Award Committee; Providing
for the Methods Whereby City and County Employees May Make
Suggestions and Become Eligible for Monetary Awards or Com-
mendations, and Establishing a Merit Awards Fund.
File No. 13369, Ordinance No. 9440 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty— 4.
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An Ordinance Providing for the Necessary Support and Maintenance
of Wards of the Juvenile Court and Minors for Whom Petitions Have
Been Filed Therein Under Sections 721 and 722 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code of California; Establishing Maximum Rates There-
for With Reference to Section 860 of Said Code, and Repealing Ordi-
nance No. 7291 (Series of 1939).
File No. 8884-1, Ordinance No. 9439 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty — 4.
Modifying to the Extent of $794,115.79 Provision Heretofore Made from
the 1952 Firehouse Bond Fund, and Appropriating $695,326.76 for
Various Projects.
File No. 13924, Ordinance No. 9441 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, McAteer,
McMahon — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Ferdon, McCarty — 4.
Consideration Continued.
The following measure from Finance Committee, with recom-
mendation "Do Not Pass," was taken up:
Approving Concession Agreement to Be Entered into by the Recreation
and Park Commission and Laurence W. Sipe, for Pony Ride Conces-
sion Privileges at the Children's Playground in Golden Gate Park
and at Fleishhacker Playfield.
File No. 13513, Ordinance No. . (Series of 1939) .
(Provides for offering pony rides to the general public at
15 cents per ride or two rides for 25 cents. City is to receive
7 per cent of the gross receipts. Term of agreement is for
period of three years, commencing July 1, 1955. To be
operated six days a week and shall include Saturday, Sunday
and holidays. Lessee to provide public liability insurance in
sum of $100,000 for each person and $300,000 for each acci-
dent, property damage in sum of $5,000 and fire insurance.)
Supervisor McAteer moved continuance for one week. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Re-reference to Police Committee.
The following recommendations of Police Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Adding O'Farrell Street, Eastbound, Between Masonic Avenue and
Divisadero Street, to List of One-Way Streets, All Times, for a
Period of 90 Days on an Experimental Basis, to Commence Tenta-
tively on January 30, 1956.
File No. 13678-1, Resolution No. . (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ertola moved re-reference to committee; motion sec-
onded by Supervisor McAteer and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adding Certain Intersections to List of Street Intersections at Which
Double-Turning Lanes Are Permitted.
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(Masonic Avenue, southbound traffic, turning left into
O'Farrell Street;
Bryant Street, eastbound traffic, turning left into Third
Street.)
Supervisor Ertola moved re-reference to committee; motion sec-
onded by Supervisor McAteer and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Consideration Continued.
The following recommendation of Joint Finance and Public Build-
ings, Lands and City Planning Committee, heretofore considered, was
taken up:
Designating and Describing a Redevelopment Area Within the City
and County of San Francisco to Be Known as Redevelopment Area
"D" and Rescinding Resolution No. 13180 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13738-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Communications.
The following communications were read by the Clerk:
From McEnerney and Jacobs, Attorneys-at-Law, outlining the
position of their client, the Hearst Publications, Inc., in connection
with the proposal to develop the South of Market area; from Farns-
worth and Ruggles, Inc., opposing extension of proposed redevelop-
bent of South of Market area.
Request for Copies of Communications.
Supervisor Dobbs asked that copies of the foregoing letters be sent
to each member of the Board.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Supervisor Dobbs moved, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, that con-
sideration of the foregoing measure be continued for a period of two
weeks.
No objection and motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Deed to the State of California of Certain Portions of
Lincoln Park for Shoreline Development, and Authorizing Lease of
Said Property and Certain Adjoining Lands to the City for the Point
Lobos Project.
File No. 3638-1, Resolution No. 16227 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Release of Liens Recorded by the Department of Health for
Care and Treatment Furnished Daniel Famenko and Savas Vreneos.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16230 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Bl^ke, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty— 3.
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Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for December, 1955, and January, 1956; List Dated
December 12, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16231 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1954-55 and 1955-56.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 16232 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing Refund of $10 Paid by Mrs. Charles J. Peterson in Her
Application for a Permit to Operate a Public Garage.
File No. 13931, Resolution No. 16237 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Authorizing the Department of Public Welfare to Enter into Contract
With the State of Colorado Guaranteeing the Return of a Child Sent
to that State for Adoption Should Said Child Become a Public Charge.
File No. 13958, Resolution No. 16240 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $3,500, War Memorial, for Necessary Alterations to the
West Gallery Lounge Room, Located on the Fourth Floor of the
Art Museum.
File No. 13918, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Appropriating $11,628, Sheriff, for Purchase of Materials and Supplies,
Dry Goods and Wearing Apparel for County Jails Nos. 1 and 2.
File No. 13919, Ordinance No (Scries of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Appropriating $600, Public Works, General Office, for Temporary
Salarips fnr Citv Hall Telenhone Oneratnrs
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Appropriating $232,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Installation of Traffic Signals on Post and O'Farrell Streets.
File No. 13825, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Appropriating $6,151, Youth Guidance Center, Log Cabin Ranch School,
for Two Positions of Group Supervisor.
File No. 13927-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 27(a), Youth Guidance
Center, Log Cabin Ranch School — A Companion Measure to the Pre-
ceding Item.
File No. 13927-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 1.12, Authorizing Two
Positions of Group Supervisors to Work a 48-Hour Week — A Com-
panion Measure to the Two Preceding Items.
File No. 13927-3, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 83.2.1, Board of Edu-
cation— Non-Certificated Employees, Creating Two Positions of Gen-
eral Clerk-Typist; Abolishing Two Positions of General Clerk-
Stenographer.
File No. 13928, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 83.5, Board of Edu-
cation— Non-Certificated Employees, by Creating Position of Assistant
Cook, Secondary School Cafeteria, on a Part-Time Basis for Assign-
ment to the Luther Burbank Junior High School; Creating Two
Positions of School Cafeteria Helper (Male), on a Part-Time Basis
for Assignment to George Washington High School and City College.
File No. 13929, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
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Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Consideration Continued.
Appropriating $13,800, District Attorney, from Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Temporary Salaries of Four Investigators and Two Legal
Stenographers Required in Making Investigations in Aid to Needy
Children Cases; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13937, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer moved continuance for one week; motion
seconded by Supervisor Ertola and, there being no objection, motion
carried.
Adopted.
Motion Directing Clerk to Process Documents Required for Payment
of $10,000 in Support of 1955 Grand National Livestock Exposition.
I move that the Clerk of the Board be directed to process the
documents necessary for the payment of $10,000 for the support of
the 1955 Grand National Livestock Exposition.
File No. 13460-3
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 3.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Adopted.
The following measure, presented by the Clerk, was taken up:
Fixing Date of Monday, December 19, 1955, 2:00 P. M., for Hearing
the Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission by
Its Resolution Mo. 4482, Dated October 27, 1955, Disapproving
Application to Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Cali-
fornia Street, East to Powell Street, from Second Residential District
to Commercial District.
File No. 13917-1, Resolution No. 16236 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Casey.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measures, appearing on the Board's
supplemenl ndar, were taken up:
(Note: In each of the following instances, Supervisor Dobbs moved
reference to Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon and, there being no objection, motion earn.
Appropriating $2,855, Police Department, Uniformed Force, for Ovcer-
time; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13961, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
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Appropriating $10,204, Public Health, Hassler Health Home, from the
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Sick Leave Allowance and Materials
and Supplies; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13962, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Referred to Finance Committee.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leave of Absence — Mayor Elmer E. Robinson, for Period December
23, 1955, to January 1, 1956.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16228 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Dobbs.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Welcoming Margaret Ann Ferdon.
Supervisor Dobbs presented and joined in by all members of the
Board:
File No. 13969, Resolution No. 16241 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by all members of the
Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Congratulating Miss Diane E. Dawson upon Her Selection as the First
Queen of the East-West Football Game.
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16233 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Er-
tola.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Expressing Appreciation to Recreation and Park Commission.
Supervisor McAteer commended the Recreation and Park Com-
mission for its prompt action in getting interested parties together
for the purpose of curbing Juvenile pranks during professional foot-
ball games at Kezar Stadium.
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Adopted.
Requesting the Civil Aeronautics Board to Amend Its Decision and
Final Order in the Denver Service Case and Authorize Unrestricted
Transcontinental Operations by a Third Air Carrier (American Air
Lines).
Supervisor McAteer presented:
File No. 13677-1, Resolution No. 16234 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor
Ferdon.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
SPECIAL ORDER— 3:00 P.M.
The following measures, appearing on the calendar by direction
of the Board, were taken up:
Adopted.
Making a Finding Concerning Proposal to Continue for the Calendar
Year 1956, a Five-Cent Fare on the Special Shopper's Shuttle Service
of the Municipal Railway in the Civic Center, Downtown, Financial
and Mission Miracle Mile Areas of San Francisco.
File No. 13948-1, Resolution No. 16239 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Casey.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Approving Continuance for the Calendar Year 1956 of the Presently
Operated Municipal Railway Special Shopper's Shuttle Service.
File No. 13948-2, Resolution No. 16238 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Ferdon moved that the word "service," appearing at
the end of the heading, be deleted and the word "fare" substituted in
lieu thereof. Motion seconded by Supervisor Blake.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
The roll was thereupon called on the measure, as amended, and
it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Roll Call (Continued).
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Judge John J. McMahon.
Supervisor Blake presented:
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16229 (Series of 1939) .
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1955
Unanimously adopted by rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McAteer, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, McCarty — 3.
Supervisor McAteer to Be Excused from Board Attendance.
Supervisor McAteer requested permission to absent himself from
Board meeting scheduled for Monday, December 19, 1955.
No objection and so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 3: 15
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors January 3, 1956.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Vol. 50 No. 52
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Monday, De-
cember 19, 1955, 2:00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Carberry, Casey. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McCarty. McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Supervisor Blake noted present at 3: 50 p. m.
Supervisor McAteer excused from attendance.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Mayor Robinson who
thanked the Board for the cooperation it had given him during his
term as Mayor, and expressed his wishes to Mayor-elect Christopher
for a very successful term of oflicc, and also to the members of the
Board of Supervisors in the years to come.
Supervisor Christopher, on behalf of the Board, wished Mayor
and Mrs. Robinson very much happiness in the future and stated
that Mayor Robinson would always be welcome both at the Board
of Supervisors and in the Mayor's on
Communications.
From Wm. H. H. Davis, 1955 Grand Jury Foreman, submitting a
resolution adopted by the Grand Jury recommending that the Board
of Supervisors propose a charter amendment to prohibit all lull-
time, elected, public officials and all lull-time, non-civil ser
employees of the City and County of San Francisco, from any outside
professional or business activity.
Copy to cacli member: referred to Judiciary Commit!
From J. C. Simpson, attorney for Nick Delis et al., advising that
it will not be possible for him to appear at the hearing set tor this
date relative to appeal from the decision of the City Planning Com-
mission regarding the rezoning of property at 875 California Sttf
Consideration of legislation . continued | week.
From the Art Commission, copy of a resolution recommending
that the Board of Supervisors approve the curved freeway design
as being in the best long range interests of the City and County of
San Francisco despite the fact that it may cause some delay in the
completion of one segment of the Embarcadero Freeway.
Copy to each member: filed.
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From Mayor's Office, requesting use of Room 228, December 22,
1955, from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. for 50 Girl Scouts who will be under
the direction of Mrs. Arlom.
Request granted.
Approval of Journal.
The Journal of Proceedings for Monday, November 28, 1955, was
considered read and approved.
Taken Up Out of Order.
There being no objection the following recommendation of the
Judiciary Committee was taken up out of order:
Consideration Continued.
Charter Amendment — Adding Section 28.1 to Provide that the Assessor
Shall Devote His Entire Time and Attention to His Office and
Prohibiting Him and His Non-Civil Service Employees from Prac-
ticing Law or Engaging in Certain Outside Activities.
File No. 13839
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved con-
tinuance for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Taken Up Out of Order.
There being no objection the following legislation was taken up
out of order:
Consideration Continued.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4482, Dated October 27, 1955, Disapproving
Application to Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Cali-
fornia Street, East of Powell Street, from Second Residential District
to Commercial District.
File No. 13917
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved that
consideration be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Resolu-
tion No. 4482, Dated October 27, 1955, Denying Application to Rezone
Property Located on the South Side of California Street, East of
Powell Street, from Second Residential District to Commercial
District.
File No. 13917-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved that
consideration be continued for one week.
No objection and motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of All Persons Interested in or Objecting to the Proposed
Vacation of the Westerly 40 Feet of Frank Street.
File No. 13171
No protestants appeared in opposition to the vacation.
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Adopted.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Ordering the Vacation of the Westerly 40 Feet of Frank Street.
File No. 131 7 1-li. Resolution No. 16242 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Consideration Temporarily Postponed.
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
By direction of the Board:
Disapproving Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service on that
Certain Portion of Bus Line No. 36 on Evelyn Way Between Portola
Drive and Teresita Boulevard, and on Portola Drive Between Fowler
Avenue and Laguna Honda Boulevard.
File No. 13916, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved tem-
porary postponemnt.
No objection and motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Finally Passed.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
considered, were taken up:
Appropriating $3,500, War Memorial, for Necessary Alterations to the
West Gallery Lounge Room, Located on the Fourth Floor of the
Art Museum.
File No. 13918, Ordinance No. 9443 (Series of 1939) .
Filially Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $11,628, Sheriff, for Purchase of Materials and Supplies,
Dry Goods and Wearing Apparel for County Jails Mos. 1 and 2.
File No. 13919, Ordinance No. 9444 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vo
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $600, Public Works, General Office, for Temporary
Salaries for City Hall Telephone Operators.
File No. 13920, Ordinance No. 9445 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $232,000, Public Works, from Special Road Improvement
Fund, for Installation of Traffic Signals on Post and O'Farrell Streets.
tt:i.-.at„ iqoo; rWi,-,or^Q Kq Q449 ( Serins of 1 939 ) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Appropriating $6,151, Youth Guidance Center, Log Cabin Ranch School,
for Two Positions of Group Supervisor.
File No. 13927-1, Ordinance No. 9446 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher. Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 27(a), Youth Guidance
Center, Log Cabin Ranch School — A Companion Measure to the
Preceding Item.
File No. 13927-2, Ordinance No. 9447 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, McAteer — 3.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 1.12, Authorizing Two
Positions of Group Supervisor to Work a 48-Hour Week — A Com-
panion Measure to the Two Preceding Items.
File No. 13927-3, Ordinance No. 9448 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher. Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 83.2.1, Board of
Education — Non-Certificated Employees, Creating Two Positions of
General Clerk-Typist; Abolishing Two Positions of General Clerk-
Stenographer.
File No. 13928, Ordinance No. 9449 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 83.5, Board of Educa-
tion— Non-Certificated Employees, by Creating Position of Assistant
Cook, Secondary School Cafeteria, on a Part-Time Basis for Assign-
ment to the Luther Burbank Junior High School; Creating Two
Positions of School Cafeteria Helper (Male), on a Part-Time Basis
for Assignment to George Washington High School and City College.
File No. 13929, Ordinance No. 9450 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $13,800, District Attorney, from Emergency Reserve
Fund, for Temporary Salaries of Four Investigators and Two Legal
Stenographers Required in Making Investigations in Aid to Needy
Children Cases; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13937, Ordinance No. 9451 (Series of 1939).
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, MeAteer — 2.
Refused Passage for Second Reading.
The following from Finance Committee, with recommendation
"Do Not Pass," was taken up:
Approving Concession Agreement to Be Entered into by the Recreation
and Park Commission and Laurence W. Sipe, for Pony Ride Con-
cession and Privileges at the Children's Playground in Golden Gate
Park and at Fleishhacker Playfield.
File No. 13513, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939).
Refused Passage for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Ertola, McMahon — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty — 5.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, MeAteer — 2.
Supervisor McCarty, seconded by Supervisor Carberry, moved re-
scission.
No objection and motion carried.
Supervisor Halley moved re-reference to Committee.
Supervisor Halley requested permission to withdraw his motion.
No objection and request granted.
Refused Passage for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Christopher, McMahon — 2.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon, Halley,
McCarty — 7.
Absent: Supervisors Blake. MeAteer — 2.
Refused Adoption.
The Board resumed consideration of the following heretofore tem-
porarily postponed:
SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
By direction of the Board:
Disapproving Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service on that
Certain Portion of Bus Line No. 36 on Evelyn Way Between Portola
Drive and Teresita Boulevard, and on Portola Drive Between Fowler
Avenue and Laguna Honda Boulevard.
File No. 13916, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
Mr. Miller, General Manager of the Municipal Railway, explained
that it was not an abandonment but just a change in route.
Refused Adoption by the following vote:
Noes: Supervisors Carberry. Casey. Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, MeAteer — 2.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
844 MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955
Authorizing Release of Various Liens Recorded by the Department of
Public Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Rosa Porrazzo,
Grace Davis and William E. Griffith, Deceased.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16245 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for December, 1955, and January, 1956; List Dated
December 19, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16246 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Erroneous and Duplicate Personal Property
Assessments for the Years 1951 Through 1955.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 16247 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Erroneous and Illegal Personal Property
Assessments for the Years 1952 Through 1955.
File No. 13446, Resolution No. 16248 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16250 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16249 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Cancellation of Deed Issued to the State of California on
Property Inadvertently Omitted from Published List of Properties
to Be Deeded to State.
File No. 13935, Resolution No. 16263 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955 845
Exempting Position of Psychiatric Social Service Worker from Resi-
dence Requirements of the Charter, Effective only for Next Following
Civil Service Examination.
File No. 13957, Resolution No. 16268 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Joseph G. Doheney
et ux., for $12,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13953, Resolution No. 16264 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of a 30-Foot Easement from Louis Lengfeld
et ux., for $333, Located in San Mateo County and Required for the
Hillsborough Aqueduct Tunnel.
File No. 13954, Resolution No. 16265 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahcn — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Right of Way Easement from Ted Furnace
et ux., for $118, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13955, Resolution No. 16266 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola.
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon-
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Autohrizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Tandy D. Byars
et ux., for $18,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13956, Resolution No. 16267 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon-
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Authorizing the Clerk of the Board to Initiate Supplemental Appropria-
tion Request for $2,500 for Overtime Allowance, Board of Supervisors.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby
authorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supplemental
appropriation of $2,500 from such funds as are legally available to
the credit of Appropriation No. 5.181.111.000, Allowance for < >■
time — Board of Supervisors, to provide sufficient funds for the pay-
ment of overtime during the balance of the current fiscal year.
File No. 13977
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
846 MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $150,000, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Purchase of
Power for Resale to Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts.
File No. 13943, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $2,340, Youth Guidance Center, Juvenile Hall, for Posi-
tion of Operating Engineer; Abolishing Position of Junior Operating
Engineer.
File No. 13949-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 27.1, Youth Guidance
Center, Juvenile Hall — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13949-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Appropriating $1,600, Fire Department, for Purchase of Land Adjacent
to Present Firehouse Site on the West Side of Forty-fourth Avenue,
Between Vicente and Wawona Streets.
File No. 13959, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed jor Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
(Supervisor Ferdon dissenting.)
Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Mary Moisieve
Against the City and County by the Payment of $900.
File No. 13951, Ordinance No. . . . (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that that portion of the Grand Jury
Report relating In detective sidewalks be referred to the Streets
ttee f or study and recommendation.
No objection and request granted.
Finally Passed.
Appropriating $2,855, Police Department, for Overtime Allowance; an
Emergency Measure.
Kile No. 13961, < >rdinanceNo. 9452 (Series of 1939).
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MONDAY. DECEMBER 19, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Amending Bill Mo. 3933, Ordinance No. 3709 (Series of 1939) Pro-
viding for the Bonding of Certain Officers of the City and County
of San Francisco for the Faithful Performance of Their Duties by
Amending Section 5 to Incorporate Provisions of State Law Relating
to Liability of Principal Officers for Acts or Omissions of Deputies
or Employees.
File No. 13950. Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Streets Committee was taken up:
Declaring Intention to Order the Vacation of Portion of Bancroft
Avenue Between Hawes and Ingalls Streets.
File No. 13560-1, Resolution No. 16253 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, McAteer — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendation of Judiciary Committee was taken
up:
Amending Subdivision (c), Section 221, Article 3, Part I of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, Relating to the Employees' Retirement
System, to Allow Any Person Occupying the Office of Chief Ad-
ministrative Officer Who Resigns and Withdraws His Contributions
from the Retirement System Within Sixty (60) Days Prior to the
Date upon Which He Normally Would Be Required to Retire Be-
cause of Age, to Serve in the Office of Chitf Administrative Officer;
Limiting Such Service to Not More Than Two Years After Reaching
the Age at Which He Would Normally Have Been Required to
Retire Because of Age, and Defining Time of Completion of Resigna-
tion and Withdrawal of Retirement System Contributions.
File No. 13601-3, Ordinance No. (Series of 193!'
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon. Halley, McCarty. McMahon 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Public Health and Welfare Com-
mittee was taken up:
Granting Revocable Permission to the United American Metals Cor-
poration of California to Operate a Closed Furnace at 785 Bryant
Street.
f;i»^> 1-^737 resolution No. 16254 (Series of 1939 ) .
848 MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Passage for Second Reading.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee were taken
up:
Ordering the Reduction of Sidewalk Widths on Stockton Street Be-
tween the North Portal of the Stockton Street Tunnel and a Point
Not More Than 150 Feet North of Broadway from 15 to 10 Feet.
File No. 13616-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting the Roadways of Portions of Niantic and Hudson Avenues
and Missouri Street, Including the Curbs.
File No. 13800, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
SPECIAL ORDER— 4:00 P.M.
Awarding of Bid or Rejecting All Bids by Board of Supervisors Not
Later Than 4:00 P. M. (P.S.T.), December 19, 1955, at the Chambers
of the Board of Supervisors, City Hall, Civic Center, San Francisco.
The Clerk presented the following legislation:
Adopted.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $1,250,000 City and County of San Francisco Street
Improvement Bonds — 1947, Series H.
File No. 13901-1, Resolution No. 16255 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America. N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $2,000,000 City and County of San Francisco Off-Street
Parking Bonds— 1947, Series B.
File No. 13901-2, Resolution No. 16256 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $1,500,000 City and County of San Francisco Recreation
Bonds— 1947, Series F.
File No. 13901-3, Resolution No. 16257 (Series of 1939).
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955 849
Supervisor Dobbs, se< onded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry. Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $1,000,000 City and County of San Francisco Sewage
Treatment Bonds — 1948, Series E.
File No. 13902-1, Resolution No. 16258 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola. Ferdon. Halley. McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $1,000,000 City and County of San Francisco Firehouse
Bonds — 1952, Series B.
File No. 13903-1, Resolution No. 16259 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $2,500,000 City and County of San Francisco Sewer
Bonds — 1954, Series A.
File No. 13904-1. Resolution No. 16260 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $1,500,000 City and County of San Francisco San Francisco
Hospital Bonds — 1954, Series A.
File No. 13905-1, Resolution No. 16261 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blako, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Accepting Bid of Bank of America, N.T.&S.A. in Connection With
the Sale of $2,500,000 City and County of San Francisco Laguna
Honda Home and Hospital Bonds — 1954, Series A.
File No. 13905-2, Resolution No. 16262 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
850 MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955
Reference to Finance Committee.
The following emergency measure, appearing on the Board's sup-
plemental calendar, was taken up:
Appropriating $5,000, Fire Department, from the Emergency Reserve
Fund, for the Installation of Fire Hydrants at Locations that Do
not Now Have Sufficient Hydrants for the Proper Extinguishment
of Fires; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13981, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs, seconded by Supervisor Ferdon, moved refer-
ence to Finance Committee.
No objection and motion carried.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor, the Mayor, was taken
up:
Adopted.
Leave of Absence — Bert W. Levit, Member of the Board of Education,
December 26-28, 1955, With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16243 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Blake, seconded by Supervisor Casey, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Adopted.
Congratulating Byron Arnold on His Appointment as Judge of the
Municipal Court.
Supervisors Carberry and Halley jointly presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16252 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Motion Adopted.
Supervisor Carberry presented a communication from the County
Supervisors Association advising that they were going to meet in
San Francisco on January 26-27, 1956.
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Halley, moved that
this Hoard of Supervisors extend an invitation to the County Super-
visors Association inviting them to meet in San Francisco on January
26-27, 1956, and offer them the use of the facilities of the Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
MONDAY. DECEMBKH 19, 1955 851
Adopted.
In Memoriam — Mrs. Bertha E. Roberts.
Supervisor Carberry present
File No. 13441, Resolution No. 16244 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Carberry, seconded by Supervisor Ertola, moved adop-
tion.
Adopted by a rising vote as follows:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake. Carberry. Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Request Granted.
Report from Assessor Re Wholesale Produce Market.
Supervisor Carberry announced that he had received a report from
the Assessor relative to the Wholesale Produce Market. He stated
that while the report was very enlightening it did not contain the
requested information relative to the annual rental of the buildings.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the Clerk be directed to send
a communication to the Assessor, thanking him for the report that he
has submitted, and ask that he submit requested information relative
to the annual rental of the properties.
No objection and request granted.
Request for Legislation Relative to Use of Certain Freeway Lands for
Off-Street Parking Purposes.
Supervisor Carberry requested that the Clerk be directed to send
a communication to the Parking Authority requesting that they give
consideration to the preparation of legislation to be presented to the
State Legislature to the end that these cities, counties or cities and
counties whose land is taken for the construction of fret will
have the right to enter into agreement with the State so that certain
of the freeway lands so taken would be made available for off-street
parking purposes.
Supervisor Carberry to diclaV' letter.
Invitation to Attend Induction Ceremonies of Byron Arnold.
Supervisor Christopher announced that all of the members of the
Board had been invited to attend the induction ceremonies of Byron
Arnold as a Municipal Court Judge.
Caucus of the Board.
Supervisor Christopher stated that he desired to have a caucus of
the Board prior to the end of the year.
After some discussion it was agreed that the caucus would be held
on Tuesday, December 27, 1955, at 1:30 p. m. in Roon 2
Supervisor Christopher requested that, in addition to considering
the election of a President of the Board, the Board consider the
necessity for having a Legislative Representath e in Washington.
Reference to Committee.
Amending Article 2, Part II, Chapter XI of the San Francisco Mu-
nicipal Code to Authorize the Police Commission to Remove Stop
Signs and Prescribing the Standards and the Procedure Therefor.
Supervisor Ferdon presented:
File No. 13893, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Police Committee.
852 MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955
Request Granted.
Procedure for Beautification of Freeways in San Francisco.
Supervisor Ferdon presented a communication from the State Divi-
sion of Highways relative to the beautification of freeways in the
City and County of San Francisco.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the communication be referred
to the Director of Public Works and the Recreation and Park Com-
mission.
No objection and request granted.
Adopted.
Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Wolff on Their Golden Wedding
Anniversary.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16251 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley, seconded by Supervisor Blake, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor McAteer — 1.
Reference to Committee.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the Board include within its
budget the sum of $100,000 for the immediate use in preparation of
plans for Story Land.
Re/erred to Finance Committee.
Supervisor McCarty expressed his thanks and appreciation to all
of the people who contributed in any way to make the construction
of Story Land a reality.
Reference to Committee.
Low Cost Housing for Senior Citizens.
Supervisor McMahon pointed out the need for adequate low cost
housing for the senior citizens of San Francisco and requested that
the matter be referred to a committee for study and action. Super-
visor McMahon stated that she had a great deal of information on the
matter and would refer it to committee.
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Carberry announced a meeting of the Joint Commercial
and Industrial Development and Education, Parks and Recreation
Committee for Thursday, December 29, 1955, 2:00 p. m., for the
purpose of setting up priorities for the various projects that might be
included in the State budget for State Tideland money.
Joint Induction Ceremony for Mayor and Supervisors.
Supervisor Christopher stated that he would like to arrange for a
joint induction ceremony for the Mayor and the recently elected
members of the Board of Supervisors.
There being no objection Supervisor Ferdon was appointed Chair-
man of the Committee to arrange for the induction ceremony.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955 853
Reference to Committee.
An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Regulating the Establishment
and Maintenance of Public Laundries, Public Washhouses and Auto-
matic Laundries Within the City and County of San Francisco;
Defining "Automatic Laundries"; and Authorizing the Inclusion of
Its Provisions as Sections 354 and 360, Respectively, in Chapter V,
Article 7, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code.
Supervisor McCarty presented.
File No. 11980-6, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 4:40
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors January 9, 1956.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1955—2:00 P.M.
In meeting of Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, Tuesday, De-
cember 27, 1955, 2: 00 p. m.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The roll was called and the following Supervisors were noted
present:
Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Quorum present.
President George Christopher presiding.
Introduction of Distinguished Guests.
The President of the Board introduced the following guests:
Dr. Harold S. Courant, Escort Officer, U. S. Department of State.
Richard Skiba, State Secretary, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Dr. Werner Hofmeister, President of the Legislature, Lower Saxony,
Germany.
Communications.
From various parties, protesting the proposal to declare a segment
of the South of Market area as a redevelopment area.
Measures considered in Board; legislation adopted.
From Harold C. Brown, Chairman of the Civic Affairs Committee
of the Bar Association of San Francisco, requesting that the Board
defer action on the proposed charter amendment concerning the
duties of the Assessor until the Association has had the opportunity
of making its report thereon.
Charter amendment continued for four weeks.
Fixing Date for Public Hearing on Proposals for the Construction of
the Embarcadero Freeway.
The President of the Board expressed the opinion that the question
of whether the proposed Embarcadero Freeway should be straight
or curved should be resolved at an early date.
Supervisor Ferdon accordingly moved, seconded by Supervisor
Halley, that the Board meet in special session on Tuesday, January 3,
1956, at 1:00 p. m., and that all interested parties be notified of such
hearing, including publication in the press.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 11.
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SPECIAL ORDER— 2:00 P.M.
Hearing of Appeal from the Decision of the City Planning Commission
by Its Resolution No. 4482, Dated October 27, 1955, Disapproving
Application to Rezone Property Located on the South Side of Cali-
fornia Street, East of Powell Street, from Second Residential District
to Commercial Ditsrict.
File No. 13917
December 19, 1955 — Consideration continued to December 27, 1955.
Privilege of the Floor.
The privilege of the floor was extended to Attorney J. C. Simpson
representing the appellants.
Mr. Paul Oppermann, Director of Planning, explained the City
Planning Commission's position in the matter.
The following opponents of the appeal were likewise heard:
Elliott W. Seymour, attorney, representing the owner of property
located at 851 California Street.
Helen E. Roberts, 840 California Street.
Rebuttal time was allowed Mr. Simpson and Mr. Oppermann.
The Clerk thereupon read the following measure:
Disapproving Decision of the City Planning Commission by Its Reso-
lution No. 4482, Dated October 27, 1955, Denying Application to
Rezone Property Located on the South Side of California Street, East
of Powell Street, from Second Residential District to Commercial
District.
File No. 13917-2, Resolution No (Series of 1939).
December 19, 1955 — Consideration continued to December 27, 1955.
Explanation of Voting Procedure.
The President explained that an "aye" vote would disapprove
the decision of the City Planning Commission and sustain the appeal;
a "no" vote would sustain the decision of the City Planning Com-
mission and deny the appeal.
The roll was thereupon called and the foregoing measure was
refused adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley — 4.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Ertola, McAteer, Mc-
Carty, McMahon — 7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Appropriating $150,000, Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy, for Purchase of
Power for Resale to Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts.
File No. 13943, Ordinance No. 9456 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Appropriating $2,340, Youth Guidance Center, Juvenile Hall, for Position
of Operating Engineer; Abolishing Position of Junior Operating
Engineer.
File No. 13949-1, Ordinance No. 9457 (Series of 1939) .
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Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 27.1, Youth Guidance
Center, Juvenile Hall — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13949-2, Ordinance No. 9458 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Appropriating $1,600, Fire Department, for Purchase of Land Adjacent
to Present Firehouse Site on the West Side of Forty-fourth Avenue,
Between Vicente and Wawona Streets.
File No. 13959, Ordinance No. 9461 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
(Supervisor Ferdon dissenting.)
Authorizing Settlement of Claim and Litigation of Mary Moisieve
Against the City and County by the Payment of $900.
File No. 13951, Ordinance No. 9460 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
No: Supervisor Ferdon — 1.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Amending Bill No. 3933, Ordinance No. 3709 (Series of 1939), Providing
for the Bonding of Certain Officers of the City and County of San
Francisco for the Faithful Performance of Their Duties by Amending
Section 5 to Incorporate Provisions of State Law Relating to Liability
of Principal Officers for Acts or Omissions of Deputies or Employees.
File No. 13950, Ordinance No. 9459 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Dobbs — 1.
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Judiciary Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Amending Subdivision (c), Section 221, Article 3, Part I of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, Relating to the Employees' Retirement
System, to Allow Any Person Occupying the Office of Chief Ad-
ministrative Officer Who Resigns and Withdraws His Contributions
from the Retirement System Within Sixty (60) Days Prior to the
Date Upon Which He Normally Would Be Required to Retire
Because of Age, to Serve in the Office of Chief Administrative
Officer; Limiting Such Service to Not More Than Two Years After
Reaching the Age at Which He Would Normally Have Been Required
to Retire Because of Age, and Defining Time of Completion of Resig-
nation and Withdrawal of Retirement System Contributions.
— Eii^M» taau-a nrHinonre No. 9453 (Series of 1939).
858 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1955
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Consideration Continued.
Charter Amendment — Adding Section 28.1 to Provide that the Assessor
Shall Devote His Entire Time and Attention to His Office and Pro-
hibiting Him and His Non-Civil Service Employees from Practicing
Law or Engaging in Certain Outside Activities.
File No. 13839
December 19, 1955 — Consideration continued to December 27, 1955.
Communication.
The Clerk read a communication from Attorney Harold C. Brown,
representing the Bar Association of San Francisco, in which request
is made that consideration be deferred until such time as the Asso-
ciation has had sufficient time to study the measure and render its
recommendations thereon.
Motion to Re-refer to Committee.
Supervisor Blake commented that possibly other department heads
may be involved in the same manner as the Assessor, and thereupon
moved re-reference to committee. Motion seconded by Supervisor
McAteer.
Substitute Motion.
Supervisor Halley stated he was not changing his position; how-
ever, he believed that consideration of the measure should be con-
tinued for a period of four weeks to permit adequate study by the
Bar Association, and so moved. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Dobbs.
Supervisor McCarty declared he would vote against the foregoing
motion to continue consideration for the reason that he believed this
and other new legislation which may affect other departments should
be re-referred to committee.
The roll was thereupon called and the motion to defer considera-
tion for four weeks lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley, McMahon — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Christopher, Ertola, McAteer, Mc-
Carty—6.
The roll was thereupon called on the original motion to re-refer
the subject-measure to committee and it lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Casey, Ertola, McAteer, McCarty — 5.
Noes: Supervisors Carberry, Christopher, Dobbs, Ferdon, Halley,
McMahon— 6.
Motion Renewed.
Supervisor Halley renewed his motion that consideration of the
pending measure be continued for a period of four weeks. Motion
seconded by Supervisor Dobbs and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Ferdon,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
No: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Request for Information on Previous Legislation.
Supervisor Ferdon requested that the Clerk make available to him
certain information contained in files heretofore considered by the
Judiciary Committee, wherein the City Attorney and District At-
torney and personnel were to be precluded from doing outside work.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1955 859
Final Passage.
The following recommendations of Streets Committee, heretofore
Passed for Second Reading, were taken up:
Ordering the Reduction of Sidewalk Widths on Stockton Street Between
the North Portal of the Stockton Street Tunnel and a Point Not More
Than 100 Feet North of Broadway from 15 to 10 Feet.
File No. 13616-1, Ordinance No. 9454 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Accepting the Roadways of Portions of Niantic and Hudson Avenues
and Missouri Street, Including the Curbs.
File No. 13800, Ordinance No. 9455 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Adopted.
The following recommendation of Joint Finance and Public Build-
ings, Lands and City Planning Committee, heretofore considered,
was taken up:
Designating and Describing a Redevelopment Area Within the City
and County of San Francisco to Be Known as Redevelopment Area
"D" and Rescinding Resolution No. 13180 (Series of 1939).
File No. 13738-1, Resolution No. 16277 (Series of 1939).
Communications.
The Clerk informed the Board that there was on file in his office
the following communications bearing on the redevelopment project:
Julius Harband, Oscar Presco and Sons, Max's Shop for Men, Haji
Baba Cafe, Francisca T. Harvey, Elizabeth and Dominica Fabris,
C. G. Bemis Company, Crane Printing Company, Farnsworth and
Ruggles, Inc., and copy of letter addressed to Director of Planning
by Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison, representing Farnsworth and
Ruggles, Inc.
Discussion.
General discussion of the measure was entered into by the members
of the Board.
Questions were propounded to Joseph L. Alioto, Chairman of the
Redevelopment Agency, by various Board members.
Supervisor Halley apprized the Board of the fact that he had
conducted a survey of the area proposed to be redeveloped and
before final action is taken by the Board, every possible consideration
should be given to the economic impact upon San Francisco by the
ousting of many industries which have been a part of San Francisco
for many years.
Supervisor McCarty: I would like to sta'< for the record and I
want it to be in the Journal of the Board, that on the basis of law
and representations of the Redevelopment Agency in accordance
therewith, what is before us today is merely Step One and ttiat the
designation does not inferentially or otherwise commit this Board
to any specific plan and that the time and place of exempting any
existing structures from the proposal is properly before this Board
at the time of the adoption of the Tentative Plan, and that there are
no inferences or conjectures in regard thereto by any action which
this Board may take today. On that basis, I will vote for the desig-
nation.
jviuLiun iui i\c-iciciciii;c iu V/Uiiiriniiee.
Supervisor McAteer moved that the foregoing measure be re-
referred to a joint committee of Finance and Buildings, with the
thought in mind that Mr. Zeckendorf, along with the City Planning
Commission and the Redevelopment Agency, devote their attention
to conducting a survey of the present wholesale produce market with
a view of developing a project thereon. Motion lost for want of a
second.
The roll was thereupon called on the pending measure and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 10.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Supervisor Blake Excused.
Supervisor Blake asked to be excused at 5: 30 p. m.
No objection and permission granted.
NEW BUSINESS.
Adopted.
The following recommendations of Finance Committee were taken
up:
Authorizing Release of Lien Recorded by the Department of Public
Health for Care and Treatment Furnished Kathlyn Warren.
File No. 13442, Resolution No. 16270 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Blake, Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs,
Ertola, Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 11.
Approving Supplemental Recommendations, Public Welfare Department;
Letter Dated December 20, 1955.
File No. 13444, Resolution No. 16271 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for December, 1955, and January, 1956; List Dated
December 27, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16272 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Authorizing Extension of Grants of Emergency Relief to Dependent
Non-Residents for January and February, 1956; List Dated December
27, 1955.
File No. 13445, Resolution No. 16273 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
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Authorizing Refund of Duplicate and Erroneous Payment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Years 1954-55 and 1955-56.
File No. 13448, Resolution No. 16274 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Property Acquired by the State
of California for Highway Purposes.
File No. 13450, Resolution No. 16275 (Series of 1939) .
(Assessed Value
Land Improvements Location
$1,500.00 $3,000.00 Duboce Avenue and Stevenson Street
2^240.00 Oak and Octavia Streets
3,050.00 5,000.00 Gough and Grove Streets)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Requesting Highway District No. 10 to Discontinue at This Time Plans
to Extend Junipero Serra Boulevard South of Crystal Springs Road
at Costs Assessed Against the City and County of San Francisco, and
Requesting Report Regarding Proposed Revision of 85 Per Cent
Assessment Against the City and County of San Francisco.
File No. 13871, Resolution No. 16278 (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor Carberry asked to be excused from voting due to his
being a Director of the District.
No objection and permission granted.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Excused from voting: Supervisor Carberry— 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Authorizing the Acceptance of Gift of Cinemascope Installation and
an Organ from the Fox West Coast Theatres for Use at the Laguna
Honda Home.
File No. 13963, Resolution No. 16279 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, Halley— 3.
Authorizing Acceptance of Gift of a Television Set from Employees of
the San Francisco Chronicle for Use at the Laguna Honda Home.
File No. 13964, Resolution No. 16280 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, Halley— 3.
Authorizing Temporary Transfer of Funds Pending Receipt of Second
Installment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year 1955-56.
File No. 13965, Resolution No. 16281 (Series of 1939) .
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1955
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon, Halley — 3.
Waiving the Statute of Limitations and Authorizing Reimbursement in
Amount of Five ($5.00) Dollars to City of Oakland for Loss Sustained
in Serving San Francisco Traffic Warrant.
File No. 13966, Resolution No. 16282 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Glen L. Loper,
et ux., for $15,500, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13974, Resolution No. 16283 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of Certain Real Property from Mary T. Zingel-
mann for $13,000, Required for the Market Street-Portola Drive
Widening.
File No. 13975, Resolution No. 16284 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing Purchase of a Right of Way Easement from John L. West
for $25, Required for the Candlestick Point Sewer Tunnel.
File No. 13976, Resolution No. 16285 (Series of 1939) .
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Authorizing the General Manager and Chief Engineer, Hetch Hetchy
Water Supply, Power and Utilities Engineering Bureau, to Serve as
a Member of the League of California Cities' Committee on Water
Problems and Providing for Payment of Expenses.
File No. 13978, Resolution No. 16286 (Series of 1939).
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Motion Requesting Supplemental Appropriation for Temporary Salaries
— Board of Supervisors.
It is moved that the Clerk of the Board be and he is hereby au-
thorized to submit to the Mayor a request for a supplemental appro-
priation of $1,239 from the General Fund Compensation Reserve to
the credit of Appropriation No. 5.181.120.000, Temporary Salaries —
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1955 863
Board of Supervisors, to provide funds Cor the payment of temporary
salaries in the office of the clerk of the Hoard.
File No. 13992
Adopted by the following vote:
is: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Halley — 2.
Passage for Second Reading.
Appropriating $1,590, Public Works, Building Repair, for Installation
of Toilet Facilities in Judge's Chambers, Department 12 of the
Superior Court.
File No. 13941, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Ferdon, Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 10.
Absent: Supervisor Blake — 1.
Appropriating $15,000, Public Works, Traffic Engineering, from Special
Road Improvement Fund, for Services of the California State Auto-
mobile Association in Connection With Installation, Repair and Re-
location of Traffic Signs.
File No. 13942, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $25,000, City Planning, to Provide for Study of Re-
development Area "E."
File No. 13970, Ordinance No (Series of 1939).
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty — 8.
No: Supervisor McMahon — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
(Supervisor Ferdon dissenting.)
Authorizing Compromise of Claim and Litigation of Purita Schenkel
Against the City and County by the Payment of $375.
File No. 13972, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Consideration Continued.
Appropriating $1,000, Public Works, Special Road Improvement Fund,
for Traffic Signs Containing Instructions Designed to Prevent Acci-
dents Due to Runaway Vehicles Parked on Hills.
File No. 13979, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Supervisor McAteer moved one week's postponement and that
the interested department heads be requested to be in attendance.
Motion sconded by Supervisor McMahon and, there being no objec-
tion, motion carried.
Appropriating $4,020, Municipal Railway, for Position of Superintendent
of Power and Plant.
File No. 13982-1, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon— 8.
No: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 72.3, Municipal
Railway — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13982-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Dobbs, Ertola, Halley, Mc-
Ateer, McCarty, McMahon — 8.
No: Supervisor Christopher — 1.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $1,060, Recreation and Park, for Position of Janitor;
Abolishing Position of Janitress.
File No. 13985-1, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $1,458, Recreation and Park, for Position of Janitor;
Abolishing Position of Janitress.
File No. 13985-2, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon— 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 14.1, Recreation and
Park, General Division — A Companion Measure to the Two Preceding
Items.
File No. 13985-3, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $2,310, City Attorney, for Position of Senior Librarian.
File No. 13986-1, Ordinance No. . . (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 6, City Attorney —
A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13986-2, Ordinance No (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ei I
Halley. McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $1,650, Purchasing, for Position of General Clerk-Typist;
Abolishing Position of General Clerk-Stenographer.
File No. 13987-1, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance, Section 36, Purchasing Depart-
ment, General Office — A Companion Measure to the Preceding Item.
File No. 13987-2, Ordinance No. (Series of 1939) .
Passed for Second Reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Final Passage.
Appropriating $10,204, Public Health, Hassler Health Home, from
Emergency Reserve Fund, for Sick Leave Allowance, Materials and
Supplies; an Emergency Measure.
File No. 13962, Ordinance No. 9462 (Series of 1939).
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Appropriating $5,000, Fire Department, from Emergency Reserve Fund,
for Installation of Fire Hydrants at Locations That Do Not Have
Sufficient Facilities for the Proper Extinguishment of Fires; an
Emergency Measure.
File No. 13981, Ordinance No. 9463 (Series of 1939) .
Finally Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION.
The following recommendation of his Honor the Mayor was pre-
sented by the Clerk:
Adopted.
Leaves of Absence — Supervisor William C. Blake, December 28, 1955-
January 3, 1956; William F. Carroll, Agricultural Commissioner,
December 23-30; Harry J. Stewart, Member of the Retirement Board.
December 26-30, 1955, All With Permission to Leave the State.
File No. 13440, Resolution No. 16269 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Dobbs moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Mc-
Carty.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
866 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1955
ROLL CALL FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND
COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED
UPON BY A COMMITTEE.
Issaunce of Proclamation.
Supervisor Blake called the Board's attention to the fact that he,
as Acting Mayor, had issued a proclamation designating the week of
December 25-31, 1955, as "Flood Relief Week."
Ordered filed.
Announcement of Committee Meeting.
Supervisor Carberry announced a meeting of the joint committee
on Commercial and Industrial Development and Education, Parks and
Recreation for Thursday, December 29, 1955, at 2:00 p. m.
Directing Communication to Admiral A. G. Cook, Head of the San
Francisco Disaster Corps.
The President of the Board voiced his displeasure at the lack of
cooperation on the part of Admiral A. G. Cook, Chief of the city's
Disaster Corps. The President pointed out that he had received
numerous phone calls from persons whose property was being threat-
ened by possible slides due to the recent heavy rains and that he had
attempted to reach Admiral Cook but was informed he was out of
town. He thereupon directed that the Clerk communicate with
Admiral Cook and make known to him the feelings of the President
of the Board.
No objection and the Clerk was directed to comply.
Reference to Committee.
Authorizing Warning Signs to Be Placed Sufficiently in Advance to
Enable Operators of Vehicles to Change Lanes With Due Caution,
on Approaching Freeways.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 14009, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Police Committee.
Amending Section 58 and 58Va of the Traffic Code, Part II of the San
Francisco Municipal Code, by Providing Regulations and Penalty for
Parking on Grades.
Supervisor Ertola presented:
File No. 14010, Ordinance No. ... (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Police Committee.
Appropriation Requested for Flood Control.
Supervisor Halley moved that the Clerk of the Board initiate the
preparation of legislation calling for an appropriation of $50,000 for
flood relief.
File No. 13995
Referred to Finance Committee.
Adopted.
Congratulating Charles R. Brown upon His Appointment as Vice-Presi-
dent and Assistant General Manager, Central Division of the Tide-
water Associated Oil Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Supervisor Halley presented:
File No. 13452, Resolution No. 16276 (Series of 1939).
Supervisor Halley moved adoption; seconded by Supervisor Ertola.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Carberry, Casey, Christopher, Dobbs, Ertola,
Halley, McAteer, McCarty, McMahon — 9.
Absent: Supervisors Blake, Ferdon — 2.
Suggesting Improvement of Locker Rooms, Kezar Stadium.
Supervisor McAteer called attention to the deplorable condition
of the locker rooms at Kezar Stadium, pointing out that when visiting
professional football teams play in San Francisco, the players are
unable to dress or undress without crowding each other. He sug-
gested that steps be taken to remodernize the rooms, providing larger
lockers and bigger rooms.
The President thereupon directed that the Clerk communicate with
the Recreation and Park Commission, asking that consideration be
given to the foregoing suggestion.
Reference to Committee.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to Enact Bills HR
3919 and S 1642 to Provide New Public Housing Units Designed for
Older Persons.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 14008, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to Enact Bills HR
4368 and S 1412, to Provide Eligibility of Elderly Single Persons for
Public Housing Built With Federal Funds.
Supervisor McMahon presented:
File No. 14008-1, Resolution No (Series of 1939) .
Referred to Public Health and Welfare Committee.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the Board, at the hour of 6:15
p. m., adjourned.
JOHN R. McGRATH, Clerk.
Approved by the Board of Supervisors January 16, 1956.
I, John R. McGrath, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board
of the date hereon stated and approved as recited.
JOHN R. McGRATH,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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