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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1970-09-08REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL~ APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2 CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PA~K, UNIT NO. 2A CLAIMS: SO. ~PLE AVE.-SO. CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DIST. CLAIM~ TANFORAN-SHAW ROAD STOP~ DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DIST. CLAIMS: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ahem at 8,01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Vyron A. Fender of Alta Vista Church of Christ. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. None Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the special meeting of August 10, 1970 and the regular meeting of August 17, 1970. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the special meeting of August 10, 1970 and regular meeting of August 17, 1970 be' approved as submitted. Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $68,112.09, be approved for payment. Mayor Ahern then asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as subm~ ted for payment. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, in the amount of $2,111.20, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claims: (a) California Water Service Company claim in the amount of $23.95 for services from 6/24/70 - 7/24/70, representing water consumed by 3 connections to island planters along Forbes Boulevard. (b) Wilsey & Ham claim dated August 24, 1970 for Invoices Nos. 8129, 8130 and 8131, totaling $2,616.69, for Engineering Services through July 31, 1970. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2, be approved for payment. At the request of Councilman Steinkamp, City Manager McKenzie explained to the audience the functions of an assessment district whereby public improvements are 8ccomplished and the funding from.which these projects are paid. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claims: (a) California Water Service Company claim in the amount of $23.95 for services from 6/24/70 - 7/24/70, representing water consumed by 3 connections to island planters along Forbes Boulevard. (b) Wilsey & Ham claim dated August 24, 1970 for Invoices Nos. 8129, 8130 and 8131, totaling $2,616.71, for Engineering Services through July 31, 1970. Councilman Mammint moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, he approved for payment. So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump & Storm Drainaqe Assessment District Claim: City of South San Francisco Special Assessment Bond Fund Account dated August 25, 1970 in the amount of $1,276.75 to repay monies advanced for payment of expenses in connection with the assessment district. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammtni and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for South Maple Avenue-South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm Drainage Assessment District be approved for payment. Tanforan-Shaw Road Storm Drainaqe Assessment District Claims: (a) Title Insurance and Trust Company claim dated August 25, 1970 in the amount of $250.00 for Preliminary Report and other Title Services. (b) County Clerk-Recorder Marvin Church claim dated August 24, 1970 in the amount of $7.00 for Recording Fee. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Stefnkamp and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Tanforan-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Assessment District he 290 12 MILE CREEK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING APPEAL FROM UP-154 FOSTER& KLEISER: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING APPEAL FROM UP-155 FOSTER & KLEISER: PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL FROM USE PERMIT ORDER 159 MENN INVEST- MENT 12 Mile Creek Assessment District Claim: City of South San Francisco Special Assessment Bond Fund Account dated August 1970 in the amount of $1RB.O0 to repay monies advanced for payment of expenses in connection with the assessment district. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammint and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for 12 Mile Creek Assessment District be approved for payment. The next item is the Notice of Hearing - Appeal from Use Permit Order UP-154 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission denying Use Permit Request by Foster and Kleiser for Billboard on Southeasterly side of Bayshore Freeway 1400~ Northeasterly of Oyster Point Boulevard in the M-2-H District. Mayor Ahem declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. At the request of the applicant that the Public Hearing be continued and there being no objections, Mayor Ahem so ordered. The Notice of Hearing, Appeal from Use Permit Order UP-155 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission denying Use Permit Request by Foster and Kleiser for Billboards (2) on Easterly Side of Bayshore Freeway, 950 ~ Southeasterly of East Grand Avenue in the M-2-H- District was the next matter for Council's consideration. Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Since the applicant had requested a continuance to the next regular meeting and there being no objections, Mayor Ahem so ordered. The next item was the Public Hearing on the Appeal from Use Permit Order 159 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission conditionally approving UP Request of Mann Investment to construct a 36-unit dwelling group on the Easterly Side of Alida Street, between Alta Vista and COuntry Club Drives in the R-3 and C-1 Districts. Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Councilman Bertucelli stated that while he was the Councilman appealing the Planning Commission's decision, was not opposed to progress or construction but had never seen the Parcel Map to this area and felt 1 to 1 parking ratio inadequate, and would create traffic and parking problems on A!ida Way. City Attorney Noonan explained to Councilman Bertucelli the parking requirements of the C-1 and R-3 Districts. Mr. George Avanessian, Architect, 914 Linden Avenue, explained the situation of the property as being in R-3 and C-1 Districts and that the requirements of 1 parking space per unit was followed with the additional area for potential street parking, further explaining the 32~ landscaping provided for the ground floor patios. Discussion followed concerning the growing problem of on-street parking and increasing number of vehicles per family as well as thefts of automobiles. Further discussion followed at which time Councilman Steinkamp suggested that Council not withhold approval of the application but refer it to the Planning Commission to study and upgrade the parking requirements. Mr. Avanessian replied to Councilman Bertucelli's inquiry if the redesign of the landscaping to provide more parking by stating that the whole ground floor would have to be eliminated to be used for parking. Further discussion followed concerning the screening of the parking area and the restriction of No-Parking on Alida Way after which Councilman Steinkamp moved that this application be approved subject to the Planning Commission's approval, indicating Council'~ desire for minimum of 15 to 1 parking. Councilman Steinkamp replied in the negative to Mayor Ahern's suggestion of no on-street parking. Further discussion followed concerning public safety and a program of parking permits being used by some Peninsula cities limiting on-street parking and realizing a revenue from this. ~ouncilman Mammini at this time seconded Councilman Steinkamp's motion. Mr. Joseph Mennio~cd4 partner in the Menn Investment Company, explained that this was soley family owned; that the property was purchased five years ago and had been before PIanning Commission twice with pIans for the improvement of this property and if these were not approved as submitted, a complete new set of plans eliminating garden apartments wouId have to be designed. Discussion followed regarding garage spaces and the maximum and minimum ratio at which time City Planner Daniel Pass explained the requirements of the districts so zoned. Further discussion followed concerning County's restriction of "No Parking" on Alida Way or limited on-street parking. Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, spoke in opposition to Council's denial of the Use Permit after it had been approved by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HF~RING APPEAL FROM USE PERMIT ORDER 159 MENN INVEST- MENT CO: (CONTINUED) Mr..Me~nicucci again expressed his concern for higher construction costs if the project were further delayed. Councilman Bertuce!li at this time requested Councilman Steinkamp to amend hi~ motlon that upon referring back to the Planning Commission, in addition, the developers would be required to install an electronically-controlled gate. Councilman Steinkamp accepted Councilman Bertucelli's amendment to his motion. Motion as made, seconded and amended, was regularly carried. Councilman Bertucelli remarked that while Council i~ on the subject, he would move to amend the present ordinance and ask for 1~ to i parktng requirement. Discussion followed concerning the economic feasibility of changing the ordinance where land had been previously purchased in R-3 zones and the problems which would occur. City Planner Pass stated that the Planning Department has scheduled for the first meeting in October the ordinance which reflects Councilman Bertucelli's concern and C~nd! should have the results of this study within the next two months. PROCLAMATION MORELOS SOCIETY DAY SEPT. 12, 1970 RESOLUTION NO. 5388 AUTHORIZING AGRF. EM£NT BETWEEN CITY AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The next .item was the Proclamation proclaiming September 12, 1970 as "Morelos Society Day"~ to commemorate the 160th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence. Mayor Ahem so proclaimed. The next item was the communication dated June 15, 1970 from Mir. Leslie S. Davis, Executive Vice President of South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, requesting renewal of advertising agreement on a yearly basis rather than six-month agreement~ together with South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Financial Report 1970. Mr. Gordon Murphy of the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce briefly outlined the Chamber's activities for the past year and proposed activities for the coming year. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND TH2 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF CONt~RCE." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucell~, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5389 DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESS- MENTS & PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS SO. MAPL~ AV£% ~SO CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DIST.~ City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution determining unpaid assessments and providing for bond issuance in the South Maple Avenue-South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm Drainage Assessment District was ready for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSNtENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS SOUTH ~PLE AVENUE - SOUTH CANAL STREET RELIEF PU~P AND STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucel!i, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5390 AWARDING SALE OF BONDS SO. MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: The next item was the resolution awarding sale of bonds in the South Maple Avenue - South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm Drainage Assessment District. City Clerk Arthur Rodondi declared the bids received and stated that the recommendation of the law firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton g Lynch was that award of sale~of:bonds~be made to Buell G. Proffit as the highest responsible bidder. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AWARDING ~: - SA~ OF BONDS SOUTH N~APLE AVenUE SOUTH CANAi STREET RELIEF PUMP AND STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick ~. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5391 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution determing unpaid assessments and pro- DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESS- vidtng for issuance of bonds in the 12 Mile Creek Assessment District after which Council- MENTS & PROVIDING FOR man Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DET'-~IN[NG UNPAID ASSeSS- BOND ISSUANCE I~ MIL~ MENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS 12 NLILE CREEK ASSESSN~NT DISTRICT." CR~K ASSESSMENT DIST.: /~---- Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5392 AWARDING SALE OF BONDS 12 MILE CREEK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT~ The next matter for Council's attention was the resolution awarding sale of bonds in the 12 Mile Creek Assessment District. City Clerk Arthur Rodondi declared the bids received and the recommendation of the ]aw firm of Wilson, 3ones, Morton & Lynch was that the sale of bonds be awarded to 3Utah & Moody, Inc., as the highest responsible bidder. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS 12 MILE CREEK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertuce!li, William A, Borba, F. Frank Mammin~ and ~arren oteinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5393 AWARD OF CONTRACT R2NTAL OF DRAGLINE AND R=~AT~D EQUIPMENT (DREDGING SAND FROM COLMA CREEK): RESOLUTION NO. 5394 AWARD OF CONTRACT MOBILE TRUCK CRANE RENTAL (TRIBUTARIES OF COLMA CREEK): RESOLUTION NO. 5395 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZING WORK & CALL- ING BIDS FOR I.~ROVEMENTS CLAY AVENUE PARK: RESOLUTION NO. 5396 ACCEPTING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT SHAW ROAD PUMPING STA- TION & FORC2 MAIN: RESOLUTION NO. 5397 ACCEPTING EASEMF3IT FROM KANSAS CITY LIFE INS. CO. SHAW ROAD PU~ING STA- TION & FORCE MAIN: R2SOLUTION NO. 5398 DESIGNATING ENGINEER OF WORK BOX CULVERT WINSTON MANOR BRANCH ~F CDLMA CREEK: RESOLUTION NO. 5399 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH OWNERS BOX CULVERT WINSTON MANOR BRANCH OF COLMA CREEK: RESOLUTION NO. 5400 AWARDO: CONTRACT BOX CULVERT WINSTON MANOR BRANCH OF COLMA CREEK: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 27, 1970 from the Director of Public Works advising of bids received and recommending award of contract for the rental of Dragline ~quipment 1970 - for Dredging Sand from Colma Creek and Tributaries. Director of Public Works Louis Goss declared the bids received for the Rental of Dragline (NW-6 or equal) with 2-yard Bucket for dredging sand from Co!ma Creek, and recommended that award be made to L. C. Smith Company w~th the bid of $7,895 as the lowest reponsible bidder. Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - RENTAL OF DRAGLINE AND RELATED ~QUIRMENT (DREDGING SAND FROM COLMA CREEK)." In answer to the inquiry of Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, Director of Public Works Goss explained the work which was to be done. Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution was ready for introduction which would award the contract for dredging Colma Creek Tributaries. Director of Public Works Louis Goss declared the bids received and recommended award of contract be made to Barton Construct[ on Company with the low bid of $6,600 for rental of the Mobile Truck Crane. Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT MOBILE TRUCK CRANE RENTAL (TRIBUTARIES OF COLMA CREEK)." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 26, 1970 from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks recommending approval of plans and specifications and requesting authorization to call for bids for Improvements to Clay Avenue Park. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING TH2 WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR CLAY AVF. NUE PARK." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent., none. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 24, 1970 from the Director of Public Works recommending acceptance of a temporary construction easement and permanent construction easement for a sewer line through Kansas City Life Insurance Company property located at 140 Beacon Street, South San Francisco, was the next matter for Council's consideration. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution accepting the easement deed after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TEM- PORARY CONSTRUCTION EASFJ/~NT FROM KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CORPORATION - SHAW ROAD PUMPING STATION AND FORCE MAIN." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The resolution accepting the easement granted by Kansas City Life Insurance Company to the City was explained by City Attorney Noonan after which Councilman Steinkamp intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CORPORATION - SHAW ROAD PUMPING STATION AND FORCE MAIN." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stetnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that the next three resolutions were not listed on the evening's agenda and concerned the Box Culvert in the Winston Manor Branch of Colma Creek. He explained that the first of the resolutions would designate the engineer of work after which Councilman Mammint introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ~NGINEER OF WORK IN THE BOX CULVERT - WINSTON MANOR BRANCH OF COLMA CREEK PROJECT." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The resolution authorizing an agreement with the owners to construct this facility was next explained by City Attorney Noonan after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolu- tion entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ExECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH OWNERS REGARDING BOX CULVERT - WINSTON MANOR BRANCH OF COL~A CREEK." Roil call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick d. Ahem, Frank J. Bertuce!li, Will~am A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and ~'arren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan stated that the resolution awardin9 the contract for the installation was ready after the declaration of bids. Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids received, reco_~m..ending ~hat award of con- tract be made to L. R. Yegge Company with the !ow bid of $46,094. Councilman S~a~nkam~ introduced the resolution entitled: "A R2SOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT CONSTRUCTfGN-OF'A¢ONCRETE'BOX CULVERT,.IN'WI~STON~MANOR CREEK, THROUGH TREASURE ISLAND TRAILEt COURT PROPERTY." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. ~DORSEMENT OF WESTBOROUGH ,~ayor Ahem at thi~ time called attention to the presence of a number of yo,~'.gsters BOULEVARD OVERPASS.' the audience who had become tired as the evening progressed and in order that they might return to their homes, called on Mr. John Drago, 122. Cuesta Drive, who read to 5; ~ ~ the members of the City Council a statement concerning an endorsement made by traffic experts urging the insta!lation of the Westborough Overpass. ORDINANCE NO. 607 INTERIM ORDINANCE PRO- HIBITING USES WITHIN A PORTION OF EXISTING M-2-H ZONE ." 1 st Reading/Adoption Urgency Ord~ nance City Attorney Noonan explained to the members of the City Council what the proposed ordinance would do with relation to the development of property which might be in the area being considered by the Army Corps of Engineers for the solution to the Colma Creek drainage problem. He also explained the effect this wouId have on future building in the area until such time as a determination had been made by the Army Corps of Engineers which was expected within a period of 90 days. City Attorney Noonan described the ordinance, and advised the Council that as an urgency ordinance, it was subject to passage immediately upon introduction. Mayor Ahem ordered the title of the ordinance and the Statement of Facts constituting the urgency read. The t~tle of the ordinance and the Statement of Facts constituting the urgency were read. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived, seconded by CounCiiman Bertucelli and passed by the fo]iowing roli caII vote. Roil call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Marrmini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none Further discussion followed among the City Attorney, City Manager, members of the City CounciI and Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, who commented on the withholding of business permits, stating that he was not opposed to this but he favored some adequate flood control measures. Councilman Stetnkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF TH~ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROHIBITING USES WITHIN A PORTION OF TH2 EXISTING M-2-H ZONE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858," be introduced and passed as an urgency ordinance, the reading in its entirety having been duly waived, said ordinance to be effective immediately as an urgency ordinance as authorized by the Government Code, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent. INVITATION TO ATTEND CELEBRATION - 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF NtEXICO'S INDEPENDENCE S~PT. 12TH: The next item was the communication dated August 20, 1970 from Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana "Morelos" Inc.~ extending the invitation to attend the celebration of the 160th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence on Saturday, September 12, 1970. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the communication accepted and placed on file. CLAIM AS FI LED BY TRACEY JENKS, A MI NOR, BY CATHERINE C. 3ENKS: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Tracey Jenks, a minor, by and through her natural guardian, Catherine C. Jenks, aIieging personal injuries as a resuit of an automobile accident on May 14, 1970. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. CLAIM AS FILED BY CATHY JENKS: The claim against the City as filed by Cathy Jenks alleging personal injuries as a result of pole-automobile collision on May la, 1970 was the next item for Council's attenti~ Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 23, 1970 from the Po]ice Depart- ment concerning 3enks' claims. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. CLAIM AS FILED BY JOSEPHINE MC CLURG: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Josephine McClurg alleging property damage as a result of an activity of the Recreation and Parks Department on August 8, 1970. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. CITY PLANNER'S REPORT= The City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to Use and Variance Requests considered on August 25, 1970 was the next matter for Council's attention. Mayor Ahem stated that if there were no objections, the report as submitted wou].d be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Borba stated that he wished to appeal UP-162 as applied for by Park 'n Fly. WESTBOROUGH FIRE STATION LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT WORK COMPLETION; REQUEST TO FILE NOTIC2 OF (/3MPLETION: a-oo6 !970 STREET IP~'ROVE~NT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER: The report was ordered accepted and placed on file, except UP-162 which stands appealed. The ne×t item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 24, 1970 from Landscape Specialist 3ohn Hoffman advising of completion and recommending acceptance and requesting authorization to file Notice of Completion - Westborough Fire Station Landscape Development~ Councilman SteJnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertuce!li and regularly carried, the recommendation of the Landscaped Specialist be approved and accepted and authorization be granted to file Notice of Completion. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 19, 1970 from the Director of Public Works requesting Change Order in the !970 Street Improvement Project. 1970 STRF-2T INL~ROVEMENT PROJECT CHANG2 ORDER: PAYHENT REQUEST FOX~I_D.GE .S~_~L. SITE LOTS 24~ 25~ 27 '~28 WESTBOROUGH 3-B ~ R2PORT REGARDING CITY 2NTRANCES - BEAUTIFICATION PRO3ECTS: FEASIBILITY STUDY ON INCINERATION OF GARBAG-. ALCOHOLIC B£VERAGE CO~!TROL: L- 15-03 COM~dNICATION REQUESTING PLANTING OF TREES ON LINDEN AVEI~3 E ~ COMMUNICATION REQUESTING COUNCIL'S ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN US COAST GUARD CUTTEN "MORRIS" FOR SEA SCOUTS ~_~/ R2SOLUTION NO. 540 SUPPORTING SEA SCOUT SHIP NO. 17 FOR DONATION OF COAST GUAPD CUTTER.' RZS~UEST FOR PROCLAMATION CONCERNING A~ERI CAN PRT qONERS OF .... ~ PRISONERS OF %':AR: CO~!~NICATION REGARDING SIDEWALK ON EL CASINO REAL ADJACENT TO $O.S.F. HIGH SCHOOL~ J-Z; 7 COM~JNI CATION REGARDING APPRECIATION FROM LF~<GUE OF CALIF. CIT ZS TO ASSEMBLY:~tq: IqYAN FOR ABl, 99: COLONIZATION CONCB~ING DIA~ND ~BIL~E ~DITION INDUSTRIAL CITY PUB. CO.~ Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the. Director of Public Works be app~ed and accepted. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 26, 1970 from the City Clerk requesting approval of payment of $35.00 from the Contingency Fund to cover the cost of escrow fee from the San Mated County Title Company in processing deed for four lots, Lots 24, 25, 27 and 28, Block 28, Westborough Unit 3-B (Foxridge School site). Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the request of the City Clerk be approvod and accepted. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 31, 1970 from the Landscape Specialist as addressed %o the City Manager reporting on the ~ntrances to the City, Beautification Projects was the next matter for Council's consideration. City Manager McKenzie breifly reported on the Jntrances and their progress. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the report accepted and placed on file. The next iem was the report from the City Manager concerning the request of City Council for a Feasibility Study on Incineration of Garbage. City Manager McKenzie informed Council that an attempt had been made to contact a repre- sentative from Rust Engineering Company as well as obtain information from Montreal, Canada, and'when the reports were received, would set an early date with the represent- ative and keep Council informed concerning its development. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: (a) Application as filed by Robert J. and Elizabeth Delaney for Off Sale Beer and Wine Pars to Pets at 1119 E1Camino Real. (b) Application as filed by Sussex Import Co., Ltd., for Distilled Spirits Manufacturer's Agent at 291 Utah Avenue. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the reports placed on file. The next item was the communication dated August 23, 1970 from Barbara Bonini, owner of Aladdin Beauty Salon, requesting the planting of trees on Linden Avenue. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern requested the City.staff to review the request and report to Council. The next communication dated August 18, 1970 from the Skipper of Sea Scout Ship "Dauntless" requesting Council's assistance through a resolution in obtaining the US Coast Guard Cutter "Morris" for their Sea Scout Ship was the next item for Council's attention. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution which had been supporting the wht,chprepared application of Sea Scout Ship No. 17 of San Mated after Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION OF SEA SCDUT SHIP NO. 17 OF SAN ,~t~TiD ASKING THAT TH2 COAST GUARD CUTTER "NDRRIS" B£ DQNAT£D TO SAID SEA SCOUT SHIP FOR TRAINING PURPOSES." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren SteinkamP. Noes, none. Absent, none The next item was the communication dated August, ]970, from Mr. Ronald Conway requesting a Proclamation concerflin~ American P ...... n~ of War ~n So,;theast Asia. City Attorney Noonan explained the City's concern for better treatment and communication in the Proclamation, "REGARDING AMERICANS ~HO ARE PRISONERS OF WAR OR MISSING IN ACTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA." Mayor Ahem so proclaimed., The next matter for Council's consideration was the communication dated August 24, !970 from the South San Francisco Unified School District, together with tho co?munication dated August 19, 1970 from the Division of Highways concerning possible s~dewalk on. E1 Camino Real adjacent to South San Francisco High School. City Manager McKenzie reported that the South San Francisco Unified School District and City had met in 3uly concerning the matter of ~.nstallation of sidewalks and at that t~me, they indicated that they would have the District's staff contact %he D~.v~sJ. on of H~ghways for their reco~nendation. This had been received from the Division of Highways and it was now up to the School D~strict to pur~ue this matter further. The next item was the communication dated August 26, 1970 from the League of California Cities expressing appreciation to Assemblyman Leo Ryan for hi~ introduction of AB 1399. There being no object~on~, Mayor Ahem ordered the communication accepted and placed on file. The next item was the comm. unication dated August 3, !970 from the Industr~a! City Pub- lishing Company concerning the Diamond Jubilee Edition to be published ear!y this fall. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the co~unication accepted and placed on file. DESIGNATION OF FUND S~21ITARY LAND FILL SOILS INVESTIGATION: C~X2D AND WELFARE: MAGNOLIA IMPROVEMENT PROGR2SS REQUEST ~ DISCUSSION CONCERNING PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION OF INDUSTRIAL CITY PUBLISH- INS COMP ~NY: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL IN FRANCISCO TERRACE: 6-00 DISCUSSION CONCERNING HAZARDOUS CONDITION AND DEBRIS BY J. H. SNYDr~ CO: HAZARDOUS CONDITION AT JUNIF2RO SERRA & ARROYO DR. ~ COM~tENT CONCS~NING POOR LIGHTINSIN. CITY HALL PARKING LOT~ ADJOURN~NT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, City ~le~ ~~ ' The Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 8, 1970 from the Director of Public Works requesting designation offund for the Sanitary Land Fill Soils Investigation was the ne×t matter for Council's consideration. City Manager McKenzie ~tated that he recommended that the fund be made available from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and accepted. There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern asked if anyone on the Council had anything they w~shed to offer under Good and Welfare. In answer to Councilman Bertuce!li's inquiry about th~ progress of the improvements to theMagnolia Recreation Center, City Manager McKenzte remarked that this matter was being prepared for the Council's next Study session. Councilman Steinkamp then brought to the attention of the City Council the communication of the Industrial City Publishing Company concerning the matter of an advertisement for their Diamond Jubilee Edition. He then moved that the City place a ~-page advertisement in the amount of $495. This was seconded by Councilman Mammini. Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, suggested that the City place the advertisement since they were performing a function which should be recognized. Mr. Marie Gaglio, 760 Grand Avenue, voiced opposition to th~ support of this request. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank 3. Bertucelli and ~illiam A. Borba. Absent, none. Mayor Ahem requested that a Proclamation be prepared in this regard and forwarded to the Industria! City PubItshing Company. There being nothing further, Mayor Ahem asked if anyone present in the audience had anything to bring up under Good and Welfare. .~tr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented on thc recent accident in his neigh- borhood in which a youth was killed, stating that cars were traveling at excessive speeds and using their neighborhood for a shortcut to E! Camino Real; requesting that something be done to prevent future fatalities. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem referred this matter to the City Manager. Mr. Donald Gamma at this time brought to the attention of Council a number of unsightly incidents taktng place in their neighborhood by the deveiopment of J. H. Snyder Company. He presented to Co,.m~il a number of photographs in this regard, requesting that Mr. Richman, their representative, be contacted and requested to cIean up the areas by the removal of unsightly debris and building materiais as weI1 as the insta!!ation of some safety measures on open holes allowed to remain. Discussion then followed concerning these items as well as the matter of Common Greens after which Councilman Borba urged that the matter of open drains be taken care of at once. Mayor Ahem requested that a full staff report be submitted to the City Council. Mr. Harold Schuette, 31Escanyo Drive, brought to the attention of City Council the matter of the Iarge hoIe which exists at Junipero Serra end Arroyo Drive, requesting that Council take some action in this regard. Mayor Ahem informed him that this was an area being filled by the County and State over which the City had no jurisdiction. Mr. Schuette then brought to the attention of Council the matter of slippage which was taking place in his neighborhood, requesting study and action. A woman present in the audience then brought up the matter of the poor lighting in the parking lot of the City Hall, cre~ting a potential hazard to people attending the evening's meetings. C~ty Manager McKenzie reported that the City Hall would soon be lit w~th the new !i.~hting arrangement and that it would be observed to what further lighting should be reflected into +he parking area. He requested any further installation b? withheld until such time as it was determined the additional lighting was needed. Counc~!man Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carrie4, thai the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 10:4°. p.m. APPROVED: , ~TaVOT *The discussionsscontained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim.