HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-02-01 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY I, 1971
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CLAIM:
PARKING DISTRICT
NO. I CLAIMS:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT
NO. 2 CLAIM:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
INDUSTRIA~ PARK UNIT
NO. 2A CLAIM:
SO. MAPLE AVEo-SO. CANAL
ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM
DRAIN ASST. DIST. CLAIMS:
12 MILE CREEK ASSESSMENT
DISTNCT CLAIM:
RESOLUTION NO. 5487
DECLARING COUNCILiNITIA-
TED PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX
~CLAY AVENUE PARK":
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Ahern called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, after which the Invocation was given
by Reverend Eugene Linamen of the Hillside Boulevard Church of God.
Present: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertuceili, William A. Borba and
Warren Steinkamp.
Absent: Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Mayor Ahem asked if there was a mQtion approving the Minutes of the special study
meeting of January 5, 1971; special meeting of January 6, 1971; and regular meeting
of January 18, 1971.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that
the Minutes of the special study meeting of January 5, 1971; January 6, 1971 and regular
meeting of January 18, 1971, be approved as submitted,
Mayor Ahem then 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 $68,689.47, be approved for payment.
Mayor Ahem asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking
District No. I, for payment.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that
the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $21.11, be approved for
payment.
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claim:
Wilsey & Ham claim dated January 18, 1971 in the amount of $14.73, Invoice
No. 0691, for Engineering Services through December 31, 1970.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that
the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2, be approved
for payment.
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claim:
Wilsy & Ham claim dated January 18, 1971 in the amount of $14.74, Invoice
No. 0691, for Engineering Services through December 31, 1970.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the
claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be approved for
payment.
So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump & Storm Drain Assessment District Claims:
(a) Wenrick and Associates claim dated December 31, 1970 in the amount of $16,177.32
for Progress Estimate No. 6.
(b) Carlisle Company claim dated January II, 1971 in the amount of $125.03 for Leaf
Bond and Coupon File Book Printing.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the
claims as submitted for South Maple Avenue-South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm Drain
Assessment District, be approved for payment.
12 Mile Creek Assessment District Claim:
Carlisle Company claim dated January II, 1971 in the amount of $125.02 for
Leaf Bond and Coupon File Book Printing.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that
the claim as submitted for 12 Mile Creek Assessment District, be approved for payment.
City Attorney Noonan explained the first of the resolutions as one declaring Council's
intention to annex a certain uninhabited territory designated "Clay Avenue Park Annexation"
and setting the hearing for March I, 1971.
Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL
INITIATED PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'CLAY AVENUE PARK
ANNEXATION' AND GIVING NOTICE OF HEARING THEREON."
RESOLUTION NO. 5487:
RESOLUTION NO. 5488
GMT FINAL MAP
EXTENSION OF TIME:
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan concerning the extension of time for filing
the GMT Final Map and related matters, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution
entitled: "A RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME FOR FILING THE GMT FINAL MAP AND RELATED MATTERS."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESOLUTION NO. 5489
ACCEPTING PG&E EASEMENT
SO. AIRPORT BLVD. WIDEN-
ING PROJECT:
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 25, 1971 from the Director
of Public Works transmitting a copy of Grant Deed from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company
and recommending authorizing of acquisition of property - South Airport Boulevard Widening
Project.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the reso-
lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY EASEMENT -
SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESOLUTION NO. 5490
~UTHORIZING PROPOSAL RE-
GARDING ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL - LOT 28, BLOCK I
PERSON & SWANSON:
,550
City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution, while not appearing on the evening's
agenda, was related to item 3 under New Business and would authorize a proposal regarding
acquisition of a parcel of land in the Person & Swanson Industrial Tract, after which
Councilman STeinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
PROPOSAL REGARDING ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND (PORTION OF LOT 28, BLOCK I, PERSON
& SWANSON INDUSTRIAL TRACT)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESOLUTION NO. 5491 The next resolution, not appearing on the agenda, was explained by City Attorney Noonan
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT as authorizing an agreement between L. C. Smith Company and the City in the South Airport
BETWEEN CITY & L.C. Boulevard Improvement after which Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled:
SMITH CO. - SO. AIRPORT "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND L. C. SMITH COMPANY -
BLVD. IMPROVEMENT: ~ ~SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT."
/]~ ~~oll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
~) (9(P~) ~William A. Borba and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
ORDINANCE NO. 612
AMENDING ~7-N-~-.' 353,
AS AMENDED, AND AS AMEND-
ED BY ORD. 575:
The next item for Council's attention was the second reading and adoption of the ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 353.
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 adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordinance in
its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only
seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Bertucelli moved that the ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 353, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 575, PASSED MAY 13, 1968,"
the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, 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 A0 Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
OYSTER POINT SANITARY
LANDFILL:
The next item was the communication dated January 5, 1971 from Gribaldo, Jones and
Associates concerning the matter of Oyster Point Sanitary Landfill.
Mayor Ahern briefly commented that the matter had been discussed at the Study Session
meeting at which time mention was made that the addi~onal Soils Engineering services as
proposed in the communication be authorized on the equal participation of cost between
City and the Scavenger Company, each to pay 50%.
City Attorney Noonan then suggested that Council could adopt a motion that the additional
sanitary landfill study as proposed be continued under the terms of the original agreement.
Councilman Bertucelli so moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried.
REQUEST OF SANTO CHRISTO
SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL
PORTUGUESE FIESTA ON
MAY 15 AND 16, 1971:
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF
RENTAL - LOT 28, BLOCK I
PERSON & SWANSON,
INDUSTRIAEi TRACT:
The communication dated January 21, 1971 from Mr. Robert Villanueva, Assistant Parade
Marshall, Santo Christo Society, requesting permission to hold their annual Portuguese
Fiesta on May 15 and 16, 1971, was the next item for Council's attention.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that
the request as submitted be granted.
The next item was the communication dated January 14, 1971 from P/S Construction Co~., Inc.,
requsting payment of rental due in the amount of $12,488.98 for Lot 28, Block I, Person
and Swanson Industrial Trect.
Councilman Steinkamp moved that the demand for rent be denied because City claims as
easement for the use of said purpose in servicing Colma Creek, the easement having been
established by use for more than five years, commenting that this item was related to the
resolution which had been adopted earlier in the meeting as a possible settlement of
this matter.
Councilman Bertucelli seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
CLAIM AS FILED BY
ALAN SIMON, ATTY AT LAW,
IN BEHALF OF JOSEPH
ANTHONY FUENTES:
P.C. RESO. NO. 2111
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL
PLAN:
CITY PLANNER'S REPORT:
46-DAY EXTENSION OF
CONTRACT TIME REQUEST
CLAY AVENUE PARK:
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
ENTRANCE TO CITY, AIR-
PORT BLVD. BETWEEN
RANDOLPH & BUTLER:
PROGRESS REPORT
ENTRANCES TO CITY
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS:
STREET LIGHT INSTAL-
LATION WESTBOROUGH
BLVD. EXTENSION:
REVOCABLE PERMIT REQUEST
OONATI PROPERTY -
CAMARITAS AVENUE:
STAIRCASE - HEMLOCK
TO LARCH AVENUES:
The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Alan Simon, Attorney at Law,
in behalf of Joseph Anthony Fuentes, alleging personal injuries sustained in an auto-
mobile collision on January II, 1971 at Spruce and Railroad Avenues.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried,
that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and Notice be
given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections
of the Government Code.
The Planning Commission Resolution No. 2111 - RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLAN-
NING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE GENERAL PLAN BE AMENDED
TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED ADDENDA TO THE GENERAL OBJECTIVES, GOALS, AND POLICY STATEMENT
THEREOF, AND TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE PLAN DIAGRAM ATTACHED THEREWITH -
was the next matter for Council's consideration.
Brief discussion followed at which time mention was made that in the discussion held
earlier in the Study Session, it was p~oposed that 34B and 34C be retained for further
study and that action be taken on 34A, 34D and 34E.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that
the items 34B and 34C be retained by Council for further study and that a Public Hearing
be set for March I, 1971 on items 34A, 34D and 34E.
The next item was the City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to Use
Permits and Variances considered on January 26, 1971.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Report accepted and placed on file.
The next item was the Inter-Office i~iemorandum dated January 21, 1971 from Superintendent
of Recreation and Parks recommending a 46-day extension of contract time for the Clay
Avenue Park construction project.
Brief discussion'followed at which time Mr. Robert Maxey, Superintendent of Recreation
and Parks, indicated that there might be a further request from the contractor of an
extention of contract time which he explained to the City Council.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved and
accepted.
The next matter was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 13, 1971 from Landscape
Specialist recommending acceptance of work and requesting authorization to file Notice
of Completion - Beautification Project Entrance to City, Airport Boulevard between
Randolph and Butler Avenues.
Councilman STeinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Be~tucelli and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist be approved and accepted and authorization
be granted to file Notice of Completion.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 19, 1971 from Landscape
Specialist submitting the Progress Report - Entrances to City Beautification Projects.
At the request of Mayor Ahern, Acting City Manager Laurence Ross explained the status
of the three projects: Westborough Boulevard at Skyline; El Camino Real at San Bruno
City limits; and Airport Boulevard at Brisbane City limits, further commenting on the
tiles in the installations.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Progress Report accepted and placed
on file.
The Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 12, 1971 from Director of Public Works Goss
recommending installation of street lighting on the Westborough Boulevard Extension was the
next matter for Council's attention.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman STeinkamp that the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
Director of Public Works Louis Goss briefly explained the work which was to be done and
the maintenance for which the City would pay a monthly charge which would include energy
and maintenance by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 26, 1971 from the Director
of Public Works recommending authorization of revocable permit to allow paving of portion
of City property for parking and driveway purposes - (Donati Property) - Camaritas Avenue.
Accompanying was the communication dated January 25~ 1971 from Mr. George Avanessian, AIA
req~ting permission for this use.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli that, thelre¢ommendation~of~
the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
Brief discussion followed during which time Director of Public Works Goss commented on
a modification involving ~anting of a strip between the property and future curb.
Motion as made and seconded was regu~rly carried.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 14, 1970 from the Superin-
tendent of Recreation and Parks submitting comments concerning the staircase between
Hemlock and Larch Avenues.
STAIRCASE - HEMLOCK AND
LARCH AVENUES:
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Mayor Ahern commented that he had made a field inspection, of the area in question and
had talked to three of the residents whose properties abutted the pedestrian walkway,
commenting that there would be no advantage to the residents to have the staircase reopened.
He stated that there would be no advantage to the public; that if the staircase were
opened, it would become a nuisance problem as he understood from the Police Department.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that
the request be denied.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
Monthly Reports were received from the follow,ing:
Police Department - December 1970
Building Inspection Department - December 1970
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL:
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There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file.
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control:
(a) Application as filed by B & B BAY ENTERPRISES, INC., for On Sale Beer & Wine
(Eating Place) at 221S. Spruce Avenue.
(b) Application as filed by TORRES, MANUEL & MARIA, for Off Sale Beer & Wine
at 232 Juniper Avenue.
(c) Application as filed by DONATI, JULIO & MARINO, for Off Sale General at
71Camaritas Avenue.
(d) Application as filed by CHANG, BILL & LINDA for Off Sale Beer & Wine at
corner of Callan and Westborough Boulevards.
Councilman Bertuceili inquired as to the Iocat.:l. On and Acting City Manager Ross was
instructed to ascertain the location and report to Council.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports placed on file.
BELMONT RESO. NO. 3610
URGING LEAGUE OF CALIF.
CITIES TO SEEK ACTION
RE: LITTER & WASTE
DISPOSAL CREATED BY
SALE OF DISPOSABLE
CONTAINERS:
GOOD AND WELFARE:
The next item was the Belmont City Council Resolution No. 3610 entitled: "A RESOLUTION
URGING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND THE COUNTY SUPERVISOR'S ASSOCIATION OF
CALIFORNIA TO SEEK ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM OF LITTER AND WASTE DISPOSAL CREATED
BY THE SALE OF BEVERAGES IN DISPOSABLE NON-RETURNABLE CONTAINERS."
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the resolution accepted and placed on file.
There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern asked if any member of the City Council had
anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare.
INQUIRE CONCERNING
JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
5 $3
INQUIRY CONCERNING
THREE YOUNGSTERS INJURED
IN WESTBOROUGH AREA:
Councilman Steinkamp inquired, as had been done in the past, if there were to be a joint
meeting of City Council and Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Ahern replied that an appropriate time could be arranged for such a meeting.
Mrs. Claire Damico, 136 San Felipe Avenue, requested to know the condition of the three
youngsters who were injured the past week in the Westborough area.
Chief Rosano replied that two of the youngsters had been released immediately after
treatment and one youngster had been kept for observation but felt he had now been release~
Discussion followed concerning the incident and the further investigation to be conducted
by the District Attorney's office.
INQUIRE CONCERNING MEET- Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, inquired as to the status of the Colma Creek matter
lNG REGARDING COLMA CREEK: as it concerned Senator McCIoskey.
Acting City Manager Ross stated that there was a tentative luncheon meeting scheduled for
February II, 1971 with Senator McCIoskey, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and Council.
Acting City Manager Ross was requested to notify Mr. Grimes as to the time and location
of the luncheon meeting.
FLOUR SILOS - OROWEAT
BAKING CO. - INOUIRY
RE: COVERIN[
Mr. Grimes commented that the Oroweat Baking Company had the flour silos in operation
and up to the present time, there had been no attempt to cover the structures.
Acting City Manager Ross was instructed to investigate the matter and report to Council.
Councilman Bertucelli commented on the approval of expenditure for the South Airport
Boulevard Improvement and was informed that bids would be before Council on February 16th.
INQUIRY CONCERNING
ACCIDENT INVOLVING THREE
CHILDREN AT CALLAN AND
WESTBOROUGH BLVDS.:
In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry why he had not as yet received the Police Report
concerning the accident involving three youngsters at Callan and Westborough Boulevards,
Police Chief Rosano replied that he had not released the information pending the dispo-
sition of the District Attorney's office in this regard.
Councilman Bertucelli requested more information concerning the accident.
Police Chief Rosano~xPlained the procedure of the Monthly Reports regarding all accidents
which are submitted monthly to the City Council and stated that the press had been advised
of the incident.
City Attorney Noonan commented on the restrictions that the investigation of the District
Attorney's office placed on the situation and stated that he would look int~ the matter
with the Acting City Manager and Chief of Police for a satisfactory legal answer.
GOOD AND WELFARE:
(CONTINUED)
Further discussion followed concerning the press releases and the report of the Police
Officers' concerning the case; and the information forthcoming to City Council.
Mrs. Betty Parodi, resident of Burl Buri area, commented on the injuries to the children
and the absence of information in the press.
Police Chief Rosano replied by stating that information had been released to the press
and it was their decision to withhold the article until further scrutiny by the District
Attorney's office.
In reply to the inquiry regarding the overpass in the Westborough area, Mayor Ahern
replied that in discussions with representatives of the Westborough residents, the
fence was favored instead of the overpass.
There being nothing further, Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli
and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment; 8:47 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Clerk
APPROV ED :]_~.~
Mayor
The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim.
The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.