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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-03-15REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1971 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER:-. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 CLAIM: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2A CLAIM: SO. AIRPORT BLVD. SEWER PROJECT - REVENUE BONDS 1969 CLAIM: SO. MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DIST. CLAIM: TANFORAN AVE.-SHAW ROAD STORM BRAINAGE PROJECT ASSESSMENT BIST. CLAIM: PRESENCE OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 679: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Ahem called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m, The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Calvin Herriott of the Grace Covenant Church. Present: Absent: Councilman 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 adjourned regular meeting of February 20, 1971; the special meeting of February 24, 1971; and the regular meeting of March I, 1971. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 20, 1971; the special meeting of February 24, 1971; and regular meeting of March I, 1971, be approved as submitted. Mayor Ahem 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 $101,393.87, be approved for payment. Mayor Ahern at this time asked for a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No, I for payment. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $15,88, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claim: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes California Properties, Inc., claim dated November II, 1970 in the amount of $28,620.27, for reimbursement of payments to California Water Service Company for construction of water lines in Units lC and 2. Councilman Mammini 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: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes California Properties, Inc., claim dated November !1, 1970 in the amount of $28,620.26, for reimbursement of payments to California Water Service Company for construction of water lines in Units tC and 2. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be approved for payment. So. Airport Blvd. Sewer Project - Sewer Revenue Bonds 1969 Claim: Gribaldo, Jones and Associates claim dated June 12, 1970 in the amount of $244.50 for Soils Engineering Services. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for South Airport Boulevard Sewer Project - Sewer Revenue Bonds 1969 be approved for payment. So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump & Storm Drainage ~s~_e~_ment District Claim: Wenrick and Associates claim dated January 26, 1971 in the amount of $7,049.16 for Progress Estimate 7. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini 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 Ave.-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Project Assessment District Claim: City of San Bruno claim dated March I, 1971 in the amount of $36,812.61 for City's share of Fifth Addition - Tanforan Storm Drain Construction cost. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Tanforan Avenue-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Assessment District be approved for payment. Mayor Ahern at this time noted the presence of a group of Girl Scouts in the audience, asking if they were here to observe the meeting or had some item on which they wished 4O PRESENCE OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 679: (CONTINUED) PROCLAMATION QUALITY WEEK MARCH 21 - 27, 1971: PROCLAMATION EARTH WEEK APRIL 18 - 24, 1971: PROCLAMATION RETARDATION MEMBERSHIP WEEK MARCH 21 - 27, 1971: '? RESOLUTION NO. 5512 AUTHORIZING AcouISITION OF RIGHT OF SERVICE & USE IN WATER FACILITIES C.C. & F. UNIT 2: RESOLUTION NO. 5513 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF SERVICE & USE IN WATER FACILITIES C.C. & F. UNIT 2A: RESOLUTION NO. 5514 AWARD OF CONTRACT SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVE- MENTS PRODUCE TO UTAH: RESOLUTION NO. 5515 AWARD OF CONTRACT MAGNOLIA RECREATION CENTER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: to speak. Mayor Ahern inquired if there was a snokesman for the group. Miss Kathy Welch stated that she represented Girl Scout Troop 679 and requested infor- mation as to the ownership of the property near Camaritas and San Felipe Avenues in the Burl Burl Subdivision. Mayor Ahem briefly explained the acquisition of the property by the City one year ago which was to be developed for park Durposes, the cost of which is to be shared by the City, County and Federal Government. At the request of Mayor Ahern, City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the acquisition of the property and the present aoplication which was pending. Kathy Welch then asked as to whether or not the land could be utilized for recreational purposes other than for a park, after which Councilman Borba suggested that the matter be referred to the Recreation Department to work the details out on this request. Assistant City Manager Ross, at the request of Mayor Ahern, explained that the area could not be used for building purposes but for open park space. Further discussion followed at which time Kathy Welch commented that they were interested in obtaining a building for recreational purposes for the teen-age group. There being no objections, Hayor Ahern requested that the matter be referred to staff for study with a report to be submitted. The next item for Council's attention was the Proclamation proclaiming the week of March 21 - 27, 1971 as QUALITY ?lEEK. Mayor Ahern so proclaimed. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 18 - 24, 1971 at EARTH WEEK was the next matter for Council's consideration. Mayor Ahern so proclaimed. The next item was the Proclamation designatinH the week of March 21 - 27, 1971 as RETARDATION MEMBERSHIP WEEK. Mayor Ahern so proclaimed. City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution which authorizes the City to acquire right of service and use in water facilities in Cabot', Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2, and to authorize payment to the Ca~ot, '~abot & Forbes California Properties, Inc., for the acquisition after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHO- RIZING AC©UISITION OF A RIGHT OF SERVICE AND USE IN WATER FACILITIES CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." 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 resolution authorized the same ~roceedings in the other portion of this area after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: ~'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN- CISCO AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A RIGHT OF SERVICE AND USE IN WATER FACILITIES CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2A ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." 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 next item was the In~er-Office Memorandum dated March 5, 1971 as addressed to the City Manager from the Director of Public Works transmitting bids and recommendation for South Air~ort Boulevard Improvements. Director of Public Works Louis Goss declared the bids received, stating that the Iow bidder was Freeman-Sondgroth Construction Company, with the Iow bid of $308,466.16. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PRODUCE AVENUE TO UTAH AVENUE." 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 March 8, 1971 from the Director of Public Works advising that bids will be received I1:00 a.m., March 15, 1971, to be sub- mitted with recommendation at the 4:30 p.m. Study Session for the Magnolia Recreation Center Fire Alarm System. Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids received, stating that the McClure Electric, Inc., was the Iow bidder with the bid of $2,135.00. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWABD OF CONTRACT MAGNOLIA RECREATION CENTER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM." 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5516 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZING WORK & CALL FOR BIDS HILLSIDE- CHESTNUT WALKWAY: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated March 5, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of plans and specifi~cations and requesting autho- rization to advePtise for bids for the Hillside-Chestnut Walkway. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution approving the plans and specifications after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR HILLSIDE- CHESTNUT WALKWAY," Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5517 Councilman Borba expressed Council's sympathy by introducing the resolution entitled: I'N MEMORY OF LENORE VARNI :"A RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF LENORE VARNI . '~ ~ ,~7 ~z~ . 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5518 REQUESTING ADOPTION OF OPERATING PROCEDURES & REGULATORY ACTS RELATED TO NOISE ABATEMENT AT S.F. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution, while not listed on the evening's agenda, was the result of Council's conference last week with Dr. Garbell and which would request operational procedures at the San Francisco International Airport; modification of Federal Aviation Administration; and which would forward copies of Dr. Garbell's report "Noise Abatement at the San Francisco International Airport" to persons and agencies involved. Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADOPTION OF OPERATING PROCEDURES AND REGULATORY ACTS RELATED TO NOISE ABATEMENT AT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT." 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5519 APPROVING FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT 3C: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution as relating to the matter of SA-17, a listed Planning Commission item. He stated that this resolution would approve the final map in the West Park 3C development as recommended by the Planning Commission and department heads and was ready for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: 'FA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT 3C AND AUTHORIZING ACTS RELATED THERETO.'~ 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. CLAIM AS FILED BY RICHARD T. LEMMON IN BEHALF OF H. B. FULLER CO.: The next item was the claim as filed by the law office of Richard T. LemMON, in behalf of H. B. Fuller Co., alleging damages as a result of flooding which occurred on or about November 26, 1970 through December 2, 1970. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded~ by Councilman S~einkamp and regular~ carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY The next matter was the claim as filed by the law office of Scampini, Mortara & Harris SCAMPINI, MORTARA & HARRIS in behalf of Edward G. and D'Loris Giavia, Marlo and Gloria Galeotti, Ernest A. and IN BEHALF OF GIAVIA; [;:~LEOTTI; SCHENONE: Mary Schenone al~ing damages from silt and water over~low from Colma Creek. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded'by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY The claim as filed by the law office of Scampini, ~ortara & Harris in behalf of George SCAMPINi, MORTARA & HARRIS Uccelli alleging damages as a result of flooding on or about November 28, 1970 was the IN BEHALF OF GEORGE LtCCELL I: next matter for Council's attention. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY The next item was the claim as filed by the law firm of Scampini, Mortara & Harris in SCAMPINI, MORTARA & HARRIS behalf of Mazzanti Carnations, Inc., Peter and Eries Mazzanti for alleged damages as a IN BEHALF OF MAZZANTI CARNATIONS, INC,; PETER & ENES MAZZANTI: result of Colma Creek overflow. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY The claim as filed by the law office of Scampini, Mortara & Harris in behalf of Joseph SCAMPINI, MORTARA & HARRIS W. Welch, Robert E. Smith, and E! Camino Golf Club, Inc., for alleged damages as a IN BEHALF OF JOSEPH WELCH, result of Colma Creek flooding was the next matter for Council's attention. ROBERT SMITH, EL CAMINO GOLF CLUB, INC.: Councilman Mammini moved, seconded bv Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office ...... ~ of the City Attorney~ and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government ,~ ~/~/.__~ ~.~ Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code, CLAIM AS FILED BY The next item was the claim as filed by the law firm of Scampini, Mortara & Harris in SCAMPINI, MORTARA & HARRIS behalf of A. W. Sorich, dba A. W. Sorich Bucket Company, on behalf of himself and as A. W. SORICH; SORICH BUCKET assignee of Robert Smith, George Romero, dba Bay City Iron Foundry; James Potter and CO.; SMITH; ROMERO~ POTTER: Bob Kern, dba L & B Construction; R. Martinez, dba Ric's Auto Body; Robert Mummert, KERN; MARTINEZ~ MUMMERT; dba R. L. M. Company~ George Escobedo, dba South San Francisco Heating and Air Condition- ESCOBEDO; PIAZZO: lng; Steven Piazzo, dba Superior Aluminum Body, for alleged damages suffered from silt and debris from Colma Creek overflow. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY McCARTHY & PERILLAT IN BEHALF OF BERLIN FOOD EQUIPMENT COMPANY: The next matter was the claim as filed by the law office of McCarthy & Perillat in behalf of Berlin Food Equipment Company alleging damages as a result of Colma Creek overflow. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman STeinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code, CLAIM AS FILED BY McCARTHY & PERILLAT IN BEHALF OF UNITED PLATING CO.: The claim against the City as filed by the law firm of McCarthy & Periliat in behalf of United Plating Co., was the next matter for Council's attention - for alleged damages resulting from flooding of Colma Creek. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY McCARTHY & PERILLAT IN BEHALF OF S & Q CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: The next item was the claim as filed against the City by the law office of McCarthy & Perillat in behalf of S & 0 Construction Company for alleged damages as a result of overflowing of Colma Creek. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY McCARTHY & PERILLAT IN BEHALF OF FLEXIBLE PLASTICS CORP.: The claim as filed by McCarthy & Perillat, Attorneys at Law, in behalf of Flexible Plastics Corp., alleging damages as a result of Colma Creek overflow was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY McCARTHY & PERILLAT IN BEHALF OF SARACCO TANK & MANUFACTURING CORP.: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by the law office of McCarthy & Perillat in behalf of Saracco Tank & Manufacturing Corp., alleging damages as a result of overflow of Colma Creek on November 28, 1970. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY BELL, TRUMP, SHEPPARD & RAYMOND IN BEHALF OF TREASURE ISLAND MOTEL & TRAILER COURT CORP.: The next item was the claim as filed against the City by the law firm of Bell, Trump, Sheppard & Raymond in behalf of Treasure Island Motel & Trailer Court Corporation alleging damages as a result of overflow from Colma Creek. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections~ the Government Code. REOUEST OF J. H. SNYDER CO. FOR REDUCTION OF COMMON GREEN BOND - WEST PARK IA: The next matter was the communication dated March 4, 1971 from J. H. Snyder Company requesting reduction of Common Green Bond from $50,000 to $31,500 since Common Green has been installed and accepted bv the City; approval as recommended by the Landscape Speciali~ - West Park IA. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist be approved and accepted. SA-17 INSTANT FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT NO. 3C: The Inter-Office Memorandum dated March 9, I971 from the Secretary to the Planning Com- mission forwarding Commission's recommendation of approval of instant final map of Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3C - SA-17, subject to requirements of City's depart- ment heads, was the next matter for Council's attention. Since this matter had been concluded under Resolutuions, no further Council action was required. SO. MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRA I N PROJECT: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated March 3, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending acceptance of work and requesting authorization to file Notice of Completion for the South Maple Avenue-South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm Drain Project. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted and autho- rization to file Notice of Completion be granted. MUNICIPAL SWIMMI'NG POOL LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS: REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF TWO PERFORMANCE BONDS COMMON GREENS WEST PARK 3AE: RELEASE OF BOND REOUEST WEST PARK IA: GRANT OF PERMANENT STATUS TO POLICE CHIEF SALVATORE ROSANO: EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST - CLAY AVENUE PARK: AWARD OF CONTRACT TWO 25000 G.V.W. DUMP TRUCKS: AWARD OF CONTRACT ONE 1700 G.V.W. CHASS I S: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated March 8, 1971 from the Director of Public Works advising of bids to be received at 2:00 p.m., March 12, 1971, with com- pilation of bids and recommendation to be submitted at the Study Session at 4:30 p.m., March 15, 1971 for the Municipal Swimming Pool Landscape Improvements. Mayor Ahern requested that the bids received be declared and in accordance with earlier discussions, the matter~ contract award be held, pending receipt of notification from the Southern Pacific Company concerning the finalization of the track removal for their right of way. Director of Public Works Louis Goss declared the bids received, stating that the Iow bidder was Asphalt Paving Company with the low bid of $28,550.90. Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, asked if the total cost of the Municipal Swimming Pool included the cost of construction and landscaping and if it compared to what was budgeted for the project. At the request of Mayor Ahern, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Robert Maxey spoke on the subject, stating that he could not give an exact amount at this time until he was able to check his files in this regard and would submit a report to Council in this matter. No objections were registered to Mr. Maxey's request. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 24, 1971 from the Landscape Specialist recommending release of Agronaut Insurance Company Bond No. 073278 for $83,000 and Argonaut Insurance Company Bond No. 073279 for $3,950 since the landscape improvements in the Common Gremns in West Park 3AE have been completed and accepted by the City Council on February 16, 1971. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist be approved and accepted. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 24, 1971 from Landscape Specialist John Hoffman recommending release of Argonaut Insurance Company Bond No. 173158 for $2,300 since this portion of the construction of the Common Greens in West Park IA has been completed and accepted by the City Council on February 16, 1971; and recommending no release of Argonaut Insurance Company Bond No. 073159 for $50,000 since this work has yet to be completed, was the next matter for Council's attention. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist that Bond No. 173158 be released and that Bond No. 073159 not be released at this time, be approved and accepted. The next matter was the Grant of Permanent Status to Police Chief Salvatore Rosano. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that full status as permanent Police Chief be given to Police Chief Salvatore Rosano. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated March 8, 1971 from Superintendent of Recreation and Parks recommending approval of a 28-day extension of contract time for Clay Avenue Park construction project. Councilman Steinkamp at this time asked of an explanation as to why the extension of time was in order since there had been no rain since the first of the year. Assi.stant City Manager Ross read the communication from Ribera & Sue dated March 3, I971, which accompanied the Memorandum from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks. At the request of the Mayor, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Robert Maxey stated that rainy weather which occurred prior had saturated the ground to the extent that the contractor could not work in the area, that it was necessary to install a drain pipe, at hiw own expense, to draw off the seepage and that it was necessary for him to work around the project. It was for this reason the extension of time was in order. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved and accepted. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 23, 1971 from E~ui~ment Maintenance Supervisor Andrew Rodondi submitting compilation of bids and recommendation for two Street Department 25000 G.V.W. Dump Trucks. Assistant City Manager Ross declared the bids received, stating that the Iow bidder was Fred L8utze, Inc., but that the unit did not meet City's specifications. He stated that he concurred in the recommendation of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor that the contract be awarded to the second lowest bidder, Arata International, with the bid of $13,993.92. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Assistant City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award made to Arata International. The next matter was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 23, 1971 from the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor submitting compilation of bids and recommendation for a Street Department 1700 G.V.W. Chassis. Assistant City Manager Ross declared the bids received, stating that the low bidder was Arata International with the Iow bid of $3,611.87 and he concurred in the recom- mendation of the Equioment Maintenance Supervisor. AWARD OF CONTRACT ONE 1700 G.V.W. CHASSIS: (CO)NTINUED)~/f~_~. AWARD OF CONTRACT ONE 20,000 G.V.W. CHASSIS: AWARD OF CONTRACT ONE I/2 TON PICK UP: MONTHLY REPORTS: DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: GOOD AND WELFARE: INQUIRY CONCERNING STATUS OF LEGISLATION REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS: DISCUSSION CONCERNING NEWSPAPER ARTICLE REGARD- ING HIRI,iG BY PERSONNEL BOARD: COMMENT CONCERNING CITY EMPLOYMENT: DISCUSSION CONCERNING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT EL CAMINO REAL AND MISSION ROAD: D I SCUSS I ON CONCERN I NG MEETING WITH COUNTY RE- GARD I NG FLOOD CONTROL: EOI Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman STeinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Assistant City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Super- visor be approved and accepted and award be made to Arata International. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 24, 1971 from Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Rodondi submitting compilation of bids and recommendation for a Street Department 20,000 G.V.W. Chassis. Assistant City Manager Ross declared the bids received, stating that the lowest bidder was Fairway Chevrolet with the Iow bid of $4,130.29 and he concurred in the recommend- ation that award be granted to Fairway Chevrolet. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Assistant City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award be made to Fairway Chevrolet, The Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 24, 1971 from the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor submitting comnilation of bids and recomendation for the Sewer Department I/2-ton Pick Up~ was the next matter for Council's attention. Assistant City Manager Ross declared the bids received, stating that the lowest bidder was Fairway Chevrolet with the bid of $2,438.02 and he concurred in the recommendation of the SuperviSor o~'Equipment Maintenance that award be made to Fairway Chevrolet. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Assistant City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award be made to Fairway Chevrolet. Monthly Reports were received from the followi.ng: Police Department - January 1971 Building Inspection Department - February 1971 Library - February 1971 There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Application as filed by Foremost-McKesson, Inc., for Distilled Spirits Wholesaler, Importer, Beer and Wine Wholesaler, Importers at 543 Forbes Boulevard. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Report 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. Councilman Mammini asked as to the status on the legislation concerning campaign contri- butions as was requested by residents at a previous meeting. City Attorney Noonan replied that he had already started in this regard and was presently reading the cases in an attempt to gather all of the material which would be needed, re- questing that he be permitted until the second meeting in April at which time he would present information to the City Council. There being no objections, the request of the City Attorney was granted. Councilman Steinkamp then brought to the attention of the City Council the article which recently had appeared in the Enterprise Journal concerning the proposal of the Personnel Board with regard to the hiring of personnel in the various departments. He commented that he would like an explanation of the remarks on Personnel Board Member Mr. Gagliolo. Mr. Gagliolo stated that he made no such statements as appeared in the paper, stating that the tape of that meeting was replayed and that the newspaper account was incorrect. Mr. Edward McNab, 326 Forestview Drive, then recited the procedure which he had under- gone in taking an examination for the Street Department~ which included the oral examin- ation and the medical examination; and that, while he was listed as No. I, had still not been employed by the City. Councilman Steinkamp at this time brought up the matter of traffic conditions which would exist at the intersection of El Camino Real and Mission Road upon the completion of the Westborough Extension, suggesting that the City consider the relocation of Mission Road in a northerly direction along the Colma Creek right of way in order to relieve this problem. Mayor Ahern suggested that this matter be considered at one of the Council's Sfudy meetings at which time it could be thoroughly discussed. Mrs. Harold Scheutte, 31Escanyo Drive, then asked as to the cost of relocating the roadway as suggested and its comparison in cost to the overpass which had been proposed over the Westborough Extension. She was informed that only a study would disclose the costs involved. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francis~;Drive, at this time brought up the meeting of March 5, 1971 which was held between the City Council and the County Board of Supervisors with regard to the Colma Creek Flood Control at which time there were present other officials concerned in this regard. He remarked that he noted from the article in the Enterprise Journal that the County had continued the matter to which Mayor Ahern replied that the matter D I SCUSS I ON CONCERN I NG MEET I NG WITH COUNTY RE- GARD I NG FLOOD CONTROL: (CONT I NUED ) had been continued at the request of Supervisor St. Clair in order that he might have further time to study this matter. Mr. Grimes remarked that for a number of years, the matter had been discussed, that both Mr. Fitsgerald and Mr. St. Clair were on the Board of Supervisors when the Flood Control Zone was formed and should have sufficient knowledge on the matter without the need of further study. Mayor Ahern suggested that Mr. Grimes make known his feelings to the County Board of Supervisors in this regard. STATEMENT CONCERN lNG CAMPAIGN CONTR I BUT IONS. Mr. Robert Polzoni, 717 Parkway, stated that at the previous meeting, mention was made that the campaign statements of all Council candidates should be checked. He stated that this had been done and no where could he find that any contributions had been made by public utility companies. INO/tlRY CONCERNING ORDI- NANCE - CAMPAIGN CON- TRIBUTIONS: 1 NQU I RY REGARD I NG WESTBOROUGH BLVD. PROJECT: Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, then brought up the matter of the ordinance concerning campaign contributions, asking as to when legislation would be prepared to which the City Attorney replied that he was making a study of the matter, that it required time and one which he would have to do along with the ~egular~nctions of his office. Mr. Gamma then requested information as to the status of Westborough Boulevard between Junipero Serra and Skyline Boulevards to which the Director of Public Works stated that a report was forthcoming from Tronoff Engineers who were the Engineers for the project, reciting the inspection which had been made in this regard. Mr. Gamma then requested information concerning the legal steps being taken with regard to the penalty provisions as they affected the contractor. This was explained to Mr. Gamma by the Director of Public Works. INQUIRY CONCERNING THE Mr. Gamma then inquired if there was any truth to the comment which he had heard that RESIGNING OF CITY MANAGER: Mr. Dreisbach had resigned his position as City Manager. c~ ~'J' Mayor Ahern stated that any such verification would have to come from an Executive Personnel Session which was scheduled at the conclusion of this meeting. I NQU I RY CONCERN I NG CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN AT DUMP SITE: Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri, 478 Avalon Drive, requested a report on the matter of the article which appeared in the Enterprise Journal issue of March 12, 1971 with regard to the Water Quality Control Board's reoort on the pilings at the dump site, stating that mention had been made that the City was to share in the cost of the corrective steps to be taken. City Attorney Noonan in detail explained the meeting which had been held with the Water Quality Control Board, the corrective steps which had been taken, those which were proposed and the City's compliance with the demands of the Water Ouality Control Board. Further discussion followed concerning the matter of removal of excessive garbage be- cause of the additional lifts which had been permitted after which Mayor Ahern explained the manner in which the corrective steps were being taken with the placement of rip- ra¢~ and that the Scavenger Company would place in position the rip-ra~ which was being supplied by the City. 1NQU I RY CONCERN I NG FEASIBILITY STUDY - CAP ITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Mr. John Yantis, 239 Armour Avenue, at this time asked as to the progress of the feasibil- ity study on the Capital Improvement Program. Assistant City Manager Ross explained that a meeting was held today with the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch who were making a study and would submit a report to Council at a later date. CONGRATULATIONS TO POLICE CHIEF SALVATORE ROSANO: ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION: Mr. Yantis then extended his congratulations to Police Chief Salvatore Rosano on his permanent appointment. There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern adjourned the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session. Time of adjournment: 9:41 p.m..~ RECALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ahern recalled the meeting to order at 11:32 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Sfeinkamp None Mayor Ahern announced that Mr. Gale Dreisbach had submitted his resignation at 4:30 p.m. reading the letter of resignation which had been submitted. He further remarked that during the Executive Personnel Session, Assistant City Manager Ross was appointed as Acting City Manager. Councilman Borba then moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the resignation of Mr. Gale Dreisbach as.City Manager be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 5520 APPOINTING LAURENCE ROSS CITY ~!ANAGER: Councilman Borba then introduced the resolution entitled: ~'A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAURENCE ROSS ACTING CITY MANAGER~" which salary would be $25,000 per year and would allow sufficient time to elapse for appraisal of his qualifications, 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. Councilman Bertucelli suggested that because of the work load, that Mr. Ross be given assistance in the form of an Administrative Assistant. ADJOURNMENT: This was discussed at which time it was decided that this additional help would be withheld at this time. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried., that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 11:40 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, City Clerk * The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.