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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-07-14109 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1971 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: DISCUSSI'ON CONCERNING EL CAMINO REAL LANDSCAPING: MATTER OF TELEVIZING COUNCIL MEETINGS: REQUEST FOR INCREASE OF RATES FOR CABLE TV: 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Borba called the meeting to order at 7:31 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp None The first item before Council concerned the presentation by David Mayes of modified plans for the El Camino Real Landscaping Project for El Cortez Avenue ramp and West Orange Avenue intersection. From two drawings, Mr. David Mayes in detail explained the work which was to be done, the cross walk to be oonstructed and the wall which was to be installed along the sloped area. Discussion then followed concerning the costs involved during which time it was suggested that the State be contacted in the sharing of the cost inasmuch as the changes were made by the widening of El Camino Real. There being no objections, Mayor Borba instructed the City Manager to contact the State Division of Highways in this regard. Mr. Mayes then continued by explaining the landscaping which was to be done on the San Francisco Water Department's right of way at the intersection of Orange Avenue and El Camino Real and the service club plaques and rest area which were proposed. After discussion had taken place, Councilman Mammini moved that the City approve the recommendation as submitted by the architect, Mr. David Mayes, Brief discussion followed concerning type of planting and costs involved after which Councilman Steinkamp seconded the motion. City Manager Dreisbach stated that this would authorize the Architect to proceed with final plans and specifications after which Councilman Mammini stated that this was the intent of his motion. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried with Councilman Ahern abstaining. The next item concerned the matter of televizing Council meetings. At the request of Mayor Borba, Building INspector Roy Ghilardi explained to the Mayor and Members of the City Council the a~lterations in the City's electrical system which would be necessary in order to accommodate this function, stating that, if Council were to proceed with the alterations, it would be done to take care of future needs as well. Mr. Ghilardi then brought to the attention of the City Council the need for improved lighting even if the alterations were not to be done for televizing, commenting that various offices were using other methods to improve their working areas. Discussion also followed concerning the matter of the lighting of the parking area to increase visibility and afford better protection. After discussion, Councilman Ahern moved that the City proceed with the televizing of Council meetings for those persons who were unable to attend the Council meetings. Councilman Bertucelli seconded the motion after which the City Manager requested that the motion include that the funds necessary be paid from the unappropriated reserve. Councilman Ahern stated that there was no objection in including this in his motion after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. The next item concerned the request of Western Cable TV for a rate increase. Mr. Charles Whitlock, Vice President and General Manager for the firm, from a prepared statement, read to Council the statistical information from the time that the franchise was granted, the progress of their hookups and completion of facilities within the City. He then read to Council the annual operating costs, the total cost which had been made by the company for services and future costs which they anticipated. Discussion then followed concerning the amount of undergrounding which had been made and the rates which were being charged by'~neighboring cities in comparison to the rates which were proposed by the Western TV Cable Company. Further discussion followed after which there being no objections, Mayor Borba requested that the City Staff, through the City Manager's office, study the request and submit a report to Council. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BAY REGION: RECESS :. RECALL TO ORDER: GRY~DI NG AND HAULING PERMIT APPLICATION - ARTHUR HASKINS: RESOLUTION N©. 5600 GR---ANT I NG GRAD I rqG PERM I T TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES: SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN - CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: The next item concerned the presentation by the Scavenger Company for solid waste management system for the Bay region. Mr. Wayne Truitt, General Manager~ , for the Transfer Station now located in San Francisco, remarked that he had brought with him this evening Mr. Ken Wust of the firm of Wilsey & Ham, Engineers, to explain in detail to the City Council the subject matter. Mr. Wust explained how the refuse was brought to the Transfer Station and from that location, brought to Mountain View to be placed as fill for a park development. He, in detail, explained the program fo recycling various materials, glasses and garbage; and from charts, further explained the recycling which would be taking place at the Transfer Station. He remarked that they felt that they had a profitable way of recycling garbage and had made application for a Federal grant in this regard, requesting that the City join in the application for this grant. Further discussion followed at which time the City Attorney requested information con- cerning the grant and how the funds were to be derived after which there being no objections, Mayor Borba requested that the matter be continued for study. Mayor Borba then declared a recess at 9:32 p.m. Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 9:41 p.m. with all Council present with the exception of Councilman Mammini who was noted absent. The Grading and Hauling Permit Application as applied for by Arthur Haskins for the Toyota building site was the next item for City Council. Director of Public Works Goss stated that he had checked the request and recommended that it be granted. Councilman Bertucelli then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A GRADING PERMIT TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, INC." Discussion then followed at which time Mr. Haskins stated that, in his opinion, no Grading Permit was necessary in that a Building Permit had been issued and that the grading was part of this Permit. Discussion then followed concerning the need for a Grading and Hauling Permit, the amount of yardage which was to be removed and that it was not similar to those that had on-site grading. Further discussion followed at which time the Director of Public Works explained from the Ordinance which required such permit and the need for the posting of the required bond. Discussion then followed at which time Director of Public Works Goss stated that he had informed the Building Department, in future requests where grading was involved, that these permits be questioned and brought to his attention. Brief discussion then followed concerning the amending of the present Ordinance after which 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. City Manager Dreisbach then stated that he would confer with the Department Heads con- cerning the amendment to the present Ordinance. Mr. David Friedenberg suggested that the new ordinance contain safety measures for other vehicular traffic. The next item concerned the City's sphere of influence with regard to the San Bruno Mountain which was to be heard on September 22, 1971 by the Local Agency Formation Commission. City Planner Pass at this time read the letter which had been prepared to be submitted to Mr. Sherman Coffman, Executive Office of the Local Agency Formation Commission by the City Manager under date of July 19, 1971. On conclusion of the reading, the City Manager stated that the City was required to take some action, that the letter was for information with anything that Council wished to have added or delted and that it has not as yet been sent out. Lengthy discussion then followed during which time the City's growth was discussed, the future development of the industrial oark in this area, and other related matters. Mrs. Betty Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, suggested that Council conduct a special meeting for this item only.~ Mayor Borba remarked that the City was not taking any action on the matter at this time but that it was merely for informational purposes only and that Councilmen Bertucelli and Steinkamp, who were members of the City's Annexation Committee, would report to the City Council prior to the date that it was scheduled before the Local Agency Formation Commission. At the request of Mayqr Borba, City Planner Pass explained the water-shed problem as it affected the City and the City's interest in this regard. City Manager Dreisbach then mentioned that the City had until July 30, 1971 to respond to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Discussion then followed concerning the matter of an extension after which City Planner Pass stated that he felt a request of a 45-day extension of time would be approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission. 111 SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN - CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: (CONTINUED) City Manager Dreisbach then stated that it was the intent to advise Council only at this time, asking that the City Planner request an extension of time. There being no objections, Mayor Borba requested the City Manager to follow through on the matter and inform the City Council on its progress. Councilman Bertucelli suggested that the City Manager contact the Crocker re0resentatives for a meeting with the City Council. MATTER OF EMPLOYMENT OF SEISMOLOGIST: The next item concerned the matter of the employment of a seismologist. City Planner Pass commented on the Senate Bill which was to be signed shortly by the C~vernor which would require the employment of such an agency by cities in preparing its General Plans. He read to Council information in this regard, stating that this would be a requirement in the Building Department in future construction. City Planner Pass then stated that the City did not have any choice in this regard and could only recommend that the City interview geologists concerning costs involved. Councilman Steinkamp suggested that the City contact the County on the matter of a study and the sharing in this cost. City Attorney Noonan remarked that Councilman Steinkamp' suggestion was a good one and that, possibly, the use of a Federal grant could be investigated. City Manager Dreisbach stated that a savings in money could be realized in performing this as a joint-sharing venture by all cities along with the County. City Manager Dreisbach was requested to investigate the possibility of a joint sharing program as mentioned. COLMA CREEK MATTER: Council then cons:i~lered a letter to the County Board of Supervisors concerning a hearing on the matter of Colma Creek, the supporting of a program and other related matters. City Manager Dreisbach briefly explained the appointments to this committee, the meeting which was scheduled with the Board of Supervisors on the following Tuesday at which time the appointments would be confirmed after which further meetings were to be conducted with reports to be submitted. It was suggested by Councilman Ahern that the City Manager handle this matter. REMOVAL OF CODIFICATION OF At the request of City Manager Dreisbach, the matter of codification of ordinances was ORDINANCES FROM AGENDA: removed from the agenda in order that he might discuss this matter with the City Attorney. ~--/~-o~ There being no objections, it was so ordered. H ICKEY BLVD. VS CHESTNUT AVE. PRIORITY: Council next had before them the matter of a road system priority, Hickey Boulevard vs. Chestnut Avenue. City Manager Dreisbach reported that this item was on the agenda at the request of Councilman Steinkamp. Councilman Steinkamp stated that he did not feel that outside agencies should dictate to the City in this regard and felt all of the City's efforts and monies should be directed to the improvement of Chestnut Avenue to Hillside Boulevard and from Hillside Boulevard easterly along Randolph Avenue to the Freeway and Oyster Point. He stated that it was necessary for the City Council to decide where the funds were to be spent. Director of Public Works Goss then stated that Mr. Maxwell of his department was working in this regard, bringing to the attention of the City Council the Nolte Report and the costs involved in the requested traffic pattern and the sharing of these costs, Discussion then followed concernining the effect on properties by the extension of Chestnut Avenue in comparison to Hickey Boulevard. RECESS: Mayor Borba then declared a recess at 11:25 p.m. RECALL TO ORDER: The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba with all Members ~resent and Councilman Mammini absent. Discussion then continued at which time mention was made that the extension of Hickey Boulevard would alleviate truck traffic through the City. The Manager of the Treasure Island Trailer at this time brought to the attention of the City Council that if Hlckey Boulevard were to be extended, it would service the Cit~ of Daly City and Serramonte area, that it would cause the removal of I00 mobile homes in his trailer court and that it would be necessary to bridge Colma Creek. He remarked that this could cost the City more money due to these additional costs and that the development of Chestnut Avenue would alleviate the future traffic jam with the completion of the Westborough extension. There being no objections, Mayor Borba continued the matter. RELINOUISHMENT OF EL CAM INO REAL BY STATE: / The next item concerned the relinquishment of El Camino Real by the State to the City. City Attorney Noonan stated that a resolution had been prepared expressing the City's opposition and authorizing the City Manager to oppose this relinquishment. RESOLUTION NO, 5601 OPPOSING DELETION OF ROUTE 82 CROM STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM: After explanation of the resolution, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE DELETION OF ROUTE 82 (EL CAMINO REAL) FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM." RESOLUTION NO. 5601 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION CONCERNING EXCESS PROPERTY TRANS- FER ON WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXTENS I ON: DISCUSSION CONCERNING ECOLOGY PUBLICATION: ITEMS FROM STAFF: INQUIRY FROM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO - FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: MATTER OF DAMAGE TO CITY REFUSE CONTAINERS: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: GOOD AND WELFARE: INQUIRY CONCERNING COM- PLETION OF LANDSCAPING WESTBOROUGH: ~-- j-.) ~ ~-~ ADJOURNM~NT TO EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION:~._ RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT: Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patriick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamn. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Council next considered the matter of excess property transfer on the Westborough Boulevard Extension. Discussion followed during which time the City Manager reported to Council the con- versation which he had had with the Edward Barnes of the County of San Mateo concerning this matter and its effect on the present Burl Burl Park problem, reading from an Inter-Office Memorandum as received from the Recreation and Park Department concerning the matter of landscaping. Discussion followed concerning the costs of beautification and these sharing of costs after which Councilman Ahern suggested that a map be requested by the City Manager which would show this matter in detail. There being no objections, Mayor Borba requested that the City Manager obtain the requested map. Council next took up the matter of the Ecology publication which was soon to be published by the Enterprise Journal, explaining the costs involved for a quarter-page advertisement after which Councilman STeinkamp moved that the City purchase a quarter- page advertisement. Mayor Borba then seconded the motion after which Mayor Borba and Councilman STeinkamp voted in favor with Councilmen Ahern and Bertucelli voting in opposition. Councilman F. Frank Mammini was absent. City Manager Dreisbach brought to the attention of the City Council a communication from the County of San Mateo requesting information as to whether or not the City was interested in handling the food stamp program. He reauested that the letter be re- ferred to himself and to'the City Clerk so that details could be worked out and the matter of the additional work loads and whether or not the City should involve itself. There being no objections, it was so ordered with a report to be made by the City Manager. City Manager Dreisbach at this time brought to the attention of the City Council the amount of damage that the City was suffering to its refuse containers, stating that an eastern firm had proposed a new type of container which would carry advertisement, which would be paid for by the merchants, would be more attractive in a~pearance and less costly in maintenance. At the request of Mayor Borba and there being no objections, the City Manager was requested to further explore the matter and report to the City Council. There being no items from Council, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present wished to offer anything under Good and Welfare. Mr. David Friedenberg, 2395 Bourbon Court, requested information concerning the landscaping of the Westborough Subdivision, requesting when it would be completed. Discussion followed concerning the provisions of the Agreement with the Callan develooers and how this development was scheduled and when it was to be completed. Mayor Borba at this time adjourned the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session to consider labor negotiations. Time of adjournment: 12:16 a.m. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba at 1:55 a.m. with all Council Members present. Councilman Mammini was absent, Councilman Ahern then moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to July 19, 1971. Time of adjournment: 1:55 a.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, - , City Clerk *The discussions contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.