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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: (CONTINUED) ~ o00 o 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: L -/,5-0/ j- 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.