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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1970-11-16REGULAR MEETING Of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1970 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2 CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2A CLAIMS: SO. AIRPORT BLVD. SEWER PROJECT - SEWER REVENUE BONDS 1969 CLAIM: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ahern at 8:12 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Father Albert Bitangjol of Mater Dolorosa Church. Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp Councilman Frank J. Bertucelli Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1970. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1970 be approved as submitted. Mayor Ahern then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Martini and regularly carried, that the claims, totaling $171,087.78, be approved for payment. Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. ! as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, in the amount of $2,458.06, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claims: (a) Wilsey & Ham claim dated October 26, 1970 for Invoices Nos. 0291 and 0292, totaling $1,622.26, for Engineering Services through 9/30/70. (b) California Water Service Company claim in the amount of $1.99 for services from 9/23 to 10/22/70 - landscape irrigation system. (c) Cabot, Cabot & Forbes California Properties, Inc., claim in the amount of $2,692.00 for reimbursement for deposit toward the installation of underground electric~l distribution system serving new lift station. (d) Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated October 27, 1970 in the amount of $9,566.71 for Legal Services. Councilman Mammini 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, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claims: (a) Wilsey & Ham claim dated October 26, 1970 for Invoices Nos. 0291 and 0292, totaling $1,622.26, for Engineering Services through 9/30/70. (b) California Water Service Company claim in the amount of $1.99 for services from 9/23 to 10/22/70 - landscape irrigation system. (c) Cabot, Cabot & Forbes California Properties, Inc., claim in the amount of $2,692.00 for reimbursement for deposit toward the installation of underground electrical distribution system serving new lift station. (d) Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated October 27, 1970 in the amount of $9,566.71 for Legal Services. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be approved for payment. So. Airport Boulevard Sewer Project ,- Sewer Revenue Bonds 1969 Claim: Ledwith, Chagaris & Co., claim dated October 29, 1970 in the amount of $500.00 for Accounting Services. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for So. Airport Boulevard Sewer Project - Sewer Revenue Bonds 1969, be approved for payment. SO. MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump & Storm Drainage Assessment District Claim: ST. RELIEF PUMP & STO~4 DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Wilson, Jones, Morton'& Lynch claim dated October 28, 1970 in the amount of CLAIM: $958.37 for Legal Services. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp 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. 12 MILE CREEK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: 12 Mile Creek Assessment District Claim: Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated October 28, 1970 in the amount of $2,195.84 for Legal Services. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for 12 Mile Creek Assessment District be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSAL TO FORM WEST PARK UNIT NO. 3 PARKS & PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT: The next item was the Public Hearing - Notice of Hearing on the Proposal to form the West Park Unit No. 3 Parks and Parkways Maintenance District. Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which City Clerk Arthur Rodondi replied that none had been received by his offi~¢e Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer. There being none, Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5439 CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS TANFORAN AVE.- SHAW RD. STORM DRAIN- AGE PROJECT: City Attorney Noonan explained the first of the resolutions which calls for bids on sale of improvement bonds in the Tanforan Avenue-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Project Assessm~n~ District. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the..resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS TANFORAN AVENUE-SHAW ROAD STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Frank J. Bertucelli. RESOLUTION NO. 5440 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM SO. S.F. UNIFIED SCH(~3L DIST. ~ROT~RY PLAZA): City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which accepts a Grant of Easement from the South San Francisco Unified School District (Rotary Plaza) after which Council- man Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT (STORM DPJ~IN) FROM THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (ROTARY PLAZA)P Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Frank J. Bertucelli. RESOLUTION NO. 5441 ORDERING FORMATION OF WEST PARK 3 PARKS & PARKWA¥$..MAINTENANCE DISTRICT: The next resolution which was related to the Public Hearing and which orders the formation of West Park 3 Parks and Parkways Maintenance District was explained by City Attorney Noonan after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION ORDERING FORMATION OF WEST PARK 3 PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Frank J. Bertucelli. RESOLUTION NO. 5442 INTENTION TO FORM WILLOW GARDENS PARKS AND PARK- WAYS MAINTENANCE DIST.: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which declares the intention to form the Willow Gardens Parks and Parkways Maintenance District after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM WILLOW GARDENS PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank]Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Frank J. Bertucelli. RESOLUTION NO. 5443 INTENTION TO FORM STONE- GATE RIDGE PARKS & PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT: After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan of the resolution declaring the intention to form Stonegate Ridge Parks and Parkways Maintenance District, Councilman Mammini intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM STONEGATE RIDGE PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Frank J. Bertacetli. RESOLUTION NO. 5444 ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR STREET & HIGHWAY PURPOSES OF PARCEL ADJACENT TO EL CAMINO REAL: City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution is related to the El Camino Real Widening and authorizes acceptance of dedication of easement aft~which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES OF A PARCEL ADJACENT TO EL CAMINO REAL IN THE BURl BURl AREA." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councllmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Frank J. Bertucelli. RESOLUTION NO. 5445 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREE- MENT (PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY SERVICES): APPEARANCE OF COUNCILMAN BERTUCELLI: City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution authorizes a supplemental agreement with the Peninsula Humane Society and would Include the protective clauses suggested by the City Council. Councilman Mammini introduced the res~luti.on entitled: .!.,A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT (PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY SERVICES)." Councilman Bertucelli appeared present at 8:20 p.m. for the City Council meeting. Rell call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertacelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. 33,1) RESOLUTION NO. 5446 RESC INDi NG NO. 5405 C.C. & F. 2 & 2A McGUIRE & HESTER: RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - SHAW ROAD AND SAN MATEO AVE. PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS & FORCE MAIN: RESOLUTION NO. 5447 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY & SCAVENGER CO.: RESOLUTION NO. 5448 ACCEPTING DEED OF DEDI- CATION FROM V. W. COLLi£NS AND!ELEANOR COLLINS AND ROTARY PLAZA, INC.: RESOLUTION NO. 5449 RESCINDING RESOLUIION REGARDING ROTARY PLAZA: RESOLUTION NO. 5450 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL - POLICE DEPT.: ooo /03 RESOLUTION NO. 545 I DECLARING COUNCl L'S 'IN- TENTION TO FORM A BUSI- NESS IMPROVEMENT AREA: ©'--- / ss RESOLUTION NO. 5452 ACCEPTING COMMON GREENS IN WEST PARK 3A-D: City Attorney Noonan explained that this resolution rescinds the previous resolution amending the agreement with McGuire and Hester in the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Units No. 2 and No. 2A ; and since the work has been completed, the former resolution is no longer required. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5405 PASSED THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1970 (CABOT, CABOT & FORBES UNITS 2 AND 2A - MCGUIRE AND HESTER)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 23, 1970 from the Director of Public Works advising of receipt of bids to be opened November 16, 1970 for Shaw Road and San Mateo Avenue Pump Station Improvements and Force Main was the next matter for Council's attentio~ Mayor Ahern stated that a mechanical error had been made in a bid submitted by an electrical contractor in the amount of $5,000 and to resolve the matter in all fairness, the award would be continued to an adjourned meeting to be held on November 23, 1970. At the suggestion of City Attorney Noonan that the records show the receipt of the bids received, Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids received, stating that the Iow bidder was M¢~uire and Hester with the Iow bid of $351,870.00, subject to approval of federal and state agencies. He further explained the cost breakdown of the costs involved and the participation by City and other Government agencies. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern continued the resolution awarding the contract for the Shaw Road and San Mateo Avenue Pump Station Improvements and Force Main. Acting City Manager Laurence Ross stated that the City had been notified by letter from the South San Francisco Scavenger Company that there would be an Increase of $10 per box (debris bo~ and lawn trimmings)charge as their dump site is changed to Belmont and after January I, 1971, the City will be charged by ton rather than by box because of another dump site location. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertuoelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCAVENGER COMPANY REGARDING DEBRIS BOX AND LAWN TRIMMING PICK-UP SERVICE." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba. F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that the next two resolutions concerned Rotary Plaza and the first of which would authorize acceptance of a deed of'dedication from Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Rotary Plaza, Inc., for street, highway and public utility purposes, after which Councilman S?einkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED GF DED~CATtlION FROM V. W. COLLINS AND ELEANOR COLLINS, HIS WIFE, AND ROTARY PLAZA, INC., - STREET, HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern¥ Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. CityAttorney Noonan explained that when the Rotary Plaza development started, it was necessary that Blondin Way be installed and at that time, the proposed deed of dedi- cation named the Mormon Church and Collins as owners. This resolution would rescind the prior resolution after which Councilman Stelnkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE RESOLUTION REGARDING ROTARY PLAZA." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Acting City Manager Ross explained that the next matter comes at the request of the Chief of Police and is based on a recent court decision concerning the time element involved in meal times and briefing instructions for Police personnel. He further ex- plained the 42-hour work week the officers were putting in now and further additional personnel would reduce their work week to 40 hours per man. He stated that he concurred in the recommendation of the Chief of Police to increase Police personnel by one se~g~e~ and two police officers. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL - POLICE DEPARTMENT." Roll call vo~e was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J, Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes~ none, Absent~ none. City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution comes at the request of the Down- town merchants and Chamber of Commerce and declares Council's intention to form a busi- ness improvement area in the form of an increased business, license tax for that particular section after which Councilman Steinkamp Introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- lUtION DECLARING COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO FORM A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LAW OF 1965 (SECTION 36000 ETC., SEQ., STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. There being no objections, Ma~or Ahern set the Public Hearing for December 21, 1970. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which accepts West Park 3A-D Common Greens and in accordance with the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November 16, 1970 as addressed to the Acting City Manager from the Landscape Specialist which recommends acceptance. RESOLUTION NO. 5452: (CONT ! NUED) Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WEST PARK 3A-D COMMON GREENS AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. ORDINANCE AMENDING PERSONNEL ORD. NO. 449 SEC. 6 COMPETITIVE SERVICE: Ist Reading/Introduct~i~on %000 Mayor Ahern ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding pro- cedure for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449, AS AMENDED, SECTION 6, COMPETITIVE SERVICE, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J, Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none. Absent,~ none. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. NO. 251 - PROVID- ING INCREASE IN TAX! CAB RATES: Ist Reading/Introduction City Attorney Noonan explained that the next ordinance, while not appearing on the Agenda, had been discussed at Council's last Study Session and would amend the ordinance to provide an increase of I0¢ per mile and waiting time of $8 an hour, not to include the first 5 minutes, in taxi cab rates. Mayor Ahern ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding pro- cedure for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Bertucelli moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 251, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR INCREASE IN TAXI CAB RATES," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the follow4ag,i! roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. REPORT OF THE WESTBO- ROUGH PLANN I NG COMM I TTEE: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 27, 1970 from the Secretary to the Planning Commission advising of Commission's action on the Report of the West- borough Planning Committee. This matter had been oontinued from the meeting of November 2, 1970. Mayor Ahern stated that this Report had been discussed and it was suggested that more information be obtained from the Planning Commission and property owners to come to a satisfactory conc~asion to everyone concerned. There being no~jections, the Report of the Westborough Planning Committee was continued. ADDITION TO POLICE PERSONNEL~_o00 CLAIM AS FILED BY CANDIDA MONASTERIO: UO?. % REQUEST OF P/$ CONSTRUC- TION CO. - PAYMENT OF Thenext matter to be considered was the additional personnel for the South San Francisco Police Department and since this had been concluded under Resolutions, no further Council action was required. The next item was the claim filed against the City by Candida Monasterio allegina per- sonal injuries as a result of a fall on October 28, 1970 at the corner of Grand Avenue and Linden Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. The next item was the request dated October 23, 1970 from P/S Construction Co., Inc., for payment of rental for period of 11/15/69 to 6/17/70 and 6/17/70 to 10/17/70 for RENTAL FOR LOT;28, BLOCK II. Lot 28, Block I, Person & Swanson Industrial Tract. PERSON SWANSON TRACT: ~-~ (~~ Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the ~_j demand for rent be denied because City claims an easement for the use of said purpose in servicing Cx31ma Creel~ the easement having been established Itiy use for more than five years. PLANN I NG COMM I SS I ON RESO. NO. 21 I0 - PETITION OF J. H. SNYDER CO.: Sos9 The Planning Commission Resolution No. 2110 entitled: "A RESOLUTION~ THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT RZ-17, PETITION OF THE J. H. SNYDER COMPANY TO AMEND THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK NO. 3 PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT, BY THE REDESIGNATiON OF SEVERAL OF THE DUPLEX-FAMILY (R-2) LOTS THEREIN, BE GRANTED, AND THAT THE PETITIONED AMENDMENT BE ENACTED INTO ORDINANCE" was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucell! and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. PROPOSED TENTATIVE RESO- Thenext item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November I0, 1970 from the Secretary LUTION OF CALIF. REGIONAL to the Planning Commission advising of findings and recommendation concerning Proposed WATER QUALITY CONTROL BD.: Tentative Resolution of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. UOsS In answer to Mr. Robert Polzoni's inquiry concerning the recommendation of the Water Quality Control Board, City Ranner Daniel Pass in detail explained the provisions of the City's Subdivision Ordinance and the desire of the Water Quality Control Board to extend its powers to legislate on all tentative subdivisions prior to local government. He concluded by stating it would constitute an unwarranted invasion of local jurisdiction over subdivisions. PROPOSED TENTATIVE RESO- LUTION OF CALIF. REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BD.: (O0"TINUED) CITY PLANNER'S REPORT: FINAL ACCEPTANCE MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL: 006 Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammlni and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. The next item was the City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to Use and Variance Requests considered on November I0, 1970. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Report accepted and placed on file. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated November I0, 1970 from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks recon~nding final acceptance of the Municipal Swimming Pool and authorization to file Notice of Completion was the next item for Council's attention. Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Robert Maxey suggested that the evening's meeting might be adjourned to another meeting for the purpose of meeting with the architect, con- tractor and engineer to be able to act, should a solution be reached concerning the cracks in the pool deck concrete. Mayor Ahern at this time explained to the audience the presence of cracks along the apron of the pool and Council's concern in trying to resolve the problems of solution and guarantee. Further discussion followed at which time, Mayor Ahern continued the acceptance of the Orange Memorial Park Municipal Swimming Pool to an adjourned meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m on November 23, 1970. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE TO ENFORCE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ON COMMERCIAL AND IN- DISTRIAL PROPERTIES: oo¢ RELEASE OF RETENTION BOND TO McGUIRE & HESTER SO. SPRUCE AVE. STORM DRAIN IMP. PROJECT: SOlS The next item was the communication dated October 21, 1970 as addressedc:to the City Council from Acting City Manager Laurence L. Ross'~aubmitting recommendations in the establishment of a committee to enforce landscape maintenance on commercial and in- dustrial properties. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Acting City Manager be approved and accepted. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November 3, 1970 from the Director of Public Works recommending release of $1,000 cash retention to McGuire and Hester - South Spruce Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project. Director of Public Works Goss explained that the corrected work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Works and now recommended that the work be accepted and the $1,000 retention be released. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. MONTHLY REPORTS: Monthly Reports were recei, ved from the following: Building Inspection Department - October 1970 Fire Department - October 1970 There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file. DEPT. OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: L-15-OI Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: (a) (b) Application as filed by Bergamaschi, Clara and Bocci, Thomas L., as Executor of estate of Alfiero Bergamaschi (deceased) for On Sale General Public Premises at 1076 Mission Road. Application as filed by Preffer, Daniel W. & CaDline E. for Off Sale General at 103 Hickey Boulevard. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports placed on file. GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern commented that Mr. Ron Acosta was present this evening with some films of the El Camino High School Entertainment Group taken EXPRESSION OF THANKS FROM w~ile on their tour of Germany. He introduced Mr. Acosta who explained the film MR. ACOSTA IN BEHALF OF EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINERS FOR THEIR GERMANY TOUR; b-ICl RECESS TO VIEW FILMS OF TOUR:,5-"IOI RECONVENIN6 OF MEETING: entitled: "Chance of a Lifetime," after which he expressed his thanks to the Mayor and Members of the City Council for the City's support in this regard. He further remarked the same film would be shown to the Board of Supervisors the following day at their meeting. He likewise: expressed his thanks to the County Board of Supervisors, Chamber of Commerce and anyone else who was connected in the support of this venture. Mayor Ahern at this time declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. in order that the film might be shown to those present. Mayor Ahern reconvened the meeting to order at 9:20 p.m. at which time the proceedings of the meeting were again taped. Mayor Ahern expressed Council's thanks to Mr. Acosta and students who participated in this trip. Mayor Ahern then asked if any member of the City Council had anything they wished to off,c, under Good and Welfare. D I SCUSS I ON CONCERN I NG J ET NO I SE POLLUT I ON: Councilman Mamminl commented on the legislation which had been passed on November 10th in Sacramento as it concerned the matter of noise by jet aircraft. He stated that such legislation would allow a continued noise problem such as we have at the present time and well into the future. He urged that some action be taken in this regard, reciting from an article which concerned jet aircraft noise in Russia and its effect on the children of that country. He asked the City Attorney if anything could be done now legislatively. 333 GOOD AND WELFARE: D I SCUSS I ON CONCERN I NG JET NOISE POLLUTION: (CONT I NUED) MR. ROBERT REID AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY:~'-~),_~S REAPPO~NTMENT OF MR. M~LTON BRONSTE~N AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE CO~SSION: DISCUSSION CONCERNING DRAWINGS FOR PROPOSED ADDITION TO POLICE FACILITY: DISCU$SE~N: CONCERNING ADDITION TO GARDEN CLIP- PING PICK-UP: City Attorney Noonan replied that it Was his feeling that a solution could be obtained legislatively, stating that the recently adopted legislation would offer the Cities a better opportunity in which to enforce aircraft noise control. He explained other bills which had been adopted in this regard and their assistance in combating the noise from jet aircraft. Councilman Mammini remarked that he felt the present legislation would give airports more latitude than they already have. City Attorney Noonan then explained the standards which the legislation would set up and the extensive monitoring which was to take place, further commenting on their en- forcement by reports which would h~ve to be made by the airports. The airports now had to respond to a new committee. He concluded by stating that it was his opinion that the legislation would work. Mayor Ahern urged that the public participate in objecting to aircraft noises. Mr. Henry Rogers, 478 Granada Drive, stated that he concurred with the thinking of Councilmen Mammini, stating that he felt the airlines were trespassing on private property and property owners and was of the opinion that the federal government would do very little in this regard Further discussion followed during which time Mr. Robert Volosing, 2228 Kenry Way, stated that he was not speaking for any major airline but has worked for one of the larger airlines for some twenty years and was p~eased to see Councilman Mammini bring this matter up. He commented that legislation is time consuming and requested Council- man Mammini gather all of the information he can regarding jet aircraft noise. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, suggested that the City I o ok into the matter of the dumping of fuel pollutants into the air Mr. Henry Richaan, Vice President of J. H. Snyder Company, suggested that the Health Department conduct an audio test of children to ascertain the effects of sound from jet aircraft noise. City Attorney Noonan commented that the present act provides for audio tests such as were mentioned, suggesting that the schools take an active part in this regard. Councilman Mammini stated that reports in detail were already available and that it would only be necessary to send for such audio reports. Further discussion followed in this regard. Councilman Borba at this time stated that there was an opening for appointment to the Housing Authority, that two persons had been interviewed and that he wished to recommend the appointment of Mr. Robert Reid as a member of the Housing Authority. He at this time moved that Mr. Robert Reid be appointed as a member of the Housing Authority. Mayor Ahern then stated that at a recent meeting at which Mr. Milton Bronstein was present, Mr. Bronstein again agreed to a reappointment as a t#emba-of the Parking Com- mission. Mayor Ahem then asked Councilman Borba if he would place both appointments in the form of his motion. Councilman Borba then moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that Mr. Robert Reid be appointed to serve as a member of the Housing Authority and Mr. Milton Bronstein be reappointed to serve as a member of the Parking Place Commission. Mr. Richard Battaglia, 371Valeecia Drive, at this time commented on the Citizens' Committee for Capital Improvement Projects, remarked that, as a member of the Public Safety Committee, a new Police facility had been recommended and that he learned of a meeting which had been held last week in the meeting hall of Reverend Curtwright's Assembly of God Church, and at which time~.drawlngs were presented to show remodeling to the present facility. He stated that when he Inquired as to where the drawings were obtained, he was informed that Councilman Bertucelli had obtained the renderings. Mr. Battaglia also commented on the offer of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch, counseling firm, to make a study of the matter at no cost until such time as some formal action was taken~and at which time they would be selected as the firm to work in this ~egard. Councilman Bertuceill then stated that he had obtained the renderings which were pre- pared at no cost to the City and which had been requested by him br use by the Committee. He at this time requested to be excused from the meeting so that he might obtain the drawings from his home and bring them to the meeting in order that everyone could review them. Mr. Battaglia then asked if the Council were going to consider the recommendations of the Capital Improvement Committee to which Mayor Ahern replied that ~here should be no objection to the part of .the City in atte~pting to save some money in studying the matter of remodeling. He further stated that Council was considering the recommendations of the Committee but that the City Council still had the duty of making the decision. Mr. Battaglia then read the letter of proposal from the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch after which Councilman Mammini explained the method by which the City Council could follow in financing the Capital Improvement Projects over a period of years by the accumulation of funds. Councilman Bertucelli at this time returned to the Council Chambers with the architectural drawings of the proposed remodeling of the Police famillty which he displayed and explained to the Members of the City Council as well as to the Police Chief after which he showed them to the individual members of the audience, ~S~sing this with them. Mr. Harris, resident, at this time brought up the matter of increase in garbage rates, requesting as to whether or not the monthly pick-up made by the Scavenger Company could GOOD AND WELFARE: D I SCUSS I ON CONCERN I NG ADD I T ION TO GARDEN CL I P- PING PICK-UP: (CONT.) have added to it items other then the, grass clippings in order that backyards could be cleaned. Mayor Ahern explained the additional increase which was to be again reviewed after the first of the year and at the present time, only garden clippings could be picked up Since any additional material would increase the cost again. COMMENT CONCERNING RECENT Mr. John Yantis, 239 Armour Avenue, stated that as a member of the Capital Improvement CAP I TALI MP. COMMITTEE DISCUSS ION CONCERNING JUVENILE PROBLEM IN AREA iI~CALI F. GOLF CLUB: Committee, their recommendation was for a new facility, commenting that all of the Committee members shoul~ have :been advised of the recent meeting which was held. Mr. John Dennis, 529 Yosemite Drive, at this time brought to the attention of the City Council a problem which existed in his neighborhood by the activity of young people who used an area near the California Golf Club for activities which presented a definite police problem to both the local Police and Sheriff's office. He requested the City Council's assistance in this regard. Discussion followed after which there being no objections, Mayor Ahern referred the matter to Police Chief Rosario. DISCUSSION CONCERNING SOILS TEST RESULTS AT OYSTER POINT MARINA DUMP SITE: Mr. Robert Polzoni, 717 Parkway asked if a report had yet been received from the Soils Engineers, Gribaldo, Jacobs, Jones and Associates, concerning the Oyster Point dump site. Director of Public Works Goss stated that this report had not yet been received but explained the tests which had been undertaken and made, stating that the firm was attempt- ing to work on a permanent solution. Mayor Ahern commented that the City had conducted its own tests regarding pollution and that it had been determined by the City's forces that no pollution existed. Further discussion followed after which Mr. John Yantis asked concerning the source of bubbling in the pools of water to which Director of Public Works Goss replied that it was oxygen which was being produced by plant life. INQUIRY CONCERNING COM- PLETION OF WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD: Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, at this time asked as to the completion of WestboroughL Boul eva rd. Director of Public Works Louis Goss stated that there was still some underground work to be done after which Mr. Gamma stated that it was obvious that the firm of L, C. Smith was ignoring the work and working elsewhere. Mayor Ahern stated this performance would be considered in future contracts after which Mr. Gamma requested information as to the legal obligations which were explained by the City Attorney. Mayor Ahern requested the Director of Public Works and Acting City Manager to inspect the area and to contact the L. C. Smith Cx~mpany by letter. SUGGESTION CONCERNING CONTROL OF DUST: 5080 Mr. Battaglia at this time brought to the attention of the City Council a method which was being used by the City of Palm Springs in controlling dust. He stated that fine sprays of water were being utilitized on vacant land to keep the dust from blowing. Director of Public Works Goss was requested to check on the matter and its possible use. COMMENTS CONCERNING NEW POLICE FACILITY & USE FOR OLD BUILDING: A woman present in the audience suggested to the City Council that a new Police facility be constructed and the present Police building be utltized for miscellaneous City departments. Police Chief Rosano suggested that a qualified firm be employe~ to determ~:ne the oper- ational needs of the Police building, suggesting an in-depth study be made. Councilman Steinkamp commented that the Sewer Treatment Plant also needed further ex- pansion, commenting on the study made by the firm of Jenks and Adamson and possible Federal grants which were available. He suggested that the City accept the Committee's Report. Mr. Donald Gamma remarked that a feasibility study should be made. COMMENTS CONCERNING WATER Counci Iman Mammini at this time commented on the volume of water which was coming from COMING FROM 12 MILE CREEK 12 Mile Creek to Colma Creek, stating that this could pose serious problems. INTO COLMA CREEK In answer to Mayor Ahern's question, the City Attorney explained the liability and 3-0/5 responsibilities in this regard. Further discussion followed during which time mention was made concerning preventative measures which should be undertaken by neighboring properties. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, stated that in his opinion, the Flood Control District and 12 Mile Creek was the responsibility of the County. Brief discussion then followed concerning the renderings which were made for the pro- posed addition to the Police facility after which Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, November 23, 1970 at 5:00 p.m. Time of adjournment: 11:40 p,m. RESPECTFULEY SUBMI TTED, APPROVED: DISCUSSION (~ONcERNING Mr. John ~n'"ni~,' 529'YosemiJre DriVe' at this time brought to the attention of the City JUVENi LE PROBLEM IN AREA ;I~E~CALI f. GOLF CLUB: 5-1o8 Council a problem which existed in his neighborhood by the activity of young people who used an area near the California Golf Club for activities which presented a definite poll problem to both the local Police and Sheriff's office. He requested the City Council's assistance in this regard. Discussion followed after which there being no objections, Mayor Ahern referred the matte to Police Chief Rosano. DISCUSSION CONCERNING SOILS TEST RESULTS AT OYSTER POINT MARINA DUMP SITE: Mr. Robert Polzoni, 717 Parkway asked if a report had yet been received from the Soils Engineers, Gribaldo, Jacobs, Jones and Associates, concerning the Oyster Point dump site. Director of Public Works Goss stated that this report had not yet been received but explained the tests which had been undertaken and made, stating that the firm was attemp~ ing to work on a permanent solution. Mayor Ahem commented that the City had conducted its own tests regarding pollution and that it had been determined by the City's forces that no pollution existed. Further discussion followed after which Mr. John Yantis asked concerning the source of bubbling in the pools of water to which Director of Public Works Goss replied that it was oxygen which was being produced by plant life. INQUIRY CONCERNING COM- PLETION OF WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD: Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, at this time asked as to the completion of WestborougJ Boulevard. Director of Public Works Louis Goss stated that there was sti II some underground work to be done after which Mr. Gamma stated that it was obvious that the firm of L. C. Smith was ignoring the work and working elsewhere. Mayor Ahern stated this performance would be considered in future contracts after which Mr. Gamma requested information as to the legal obligations which were explained by the City Attorney. Mayor Ahern requested the Director of Public Works and Acting City Manager to inspect th~ area and to contact the L. C. Smith Company by letter. SUGGESTION CONCERNING CONTROL OF DUST: Mr. Battaglia at this tlme brought to the attention of the City Council a method which w~ being used by the City of Palm Springs in controlling dust. He stated that fine sprays ~ water were being utilitized on vacant land to keep the dust from blowing. Director of Public Works Goss was requested to check on the matter and its possible use. COMMENTS CONCERNING NEW POLICE FACILITY & USE FOR OLD BUILDING: A woman present in the audience suggested to the City Council that a new Police facility be constructed and the present Police building be util-ized for miscellaneous City departments. 5-1 Police Chief Rosano suggested that a qualified firm be employe~l to deterred;ne the oper- ational needs of the Police building, suggesting an in-depth study be made. Councilman Steinkamp commented that the Sewer Treatment Plant also needed further ex- pansion, commenting on the study made by the firm of Jenks and Adamson and possible Federal grants which were available. He suggested that the City accept the Committee's Report. Mr. Donald Gamma remarked that a feasibility study should be made. COMMENTS CONCERNING WATER Councilman Mammini at this time commented on the volume of water which was coming from COMING FROM 12 MILE CREEK 12 Mile Creek to Colma Creek, stating that this could pose serious problems. INTO COLMA CREEK Sol5 In answer to Mayor Ahern's question, the City Attorney explained the liability and responsibilities in this regard. Further discussion followed during which time mention was made concerning preventative measures which should be undertaken by neighboring properties. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, stated that in hls opinion, the Flood Control District and 12 Mile Creek was the responsibility of the County, Brief discussion then followed concerning the renderings which were made for the pro- posed addition to the Police facility after which Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, November 23, 1970 at 5:00 p.m. Time of adjournment: 11:40 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMI TTED, * The remarks con, ned in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this n~eting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.