Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-08-02REGULAR i'IEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1971 F TI~E: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 8:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend R. Eugene Lineman of the Hillside Church of God. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren STeinkamp. Councilman F. Frank Mammini. MINUTES: Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1971 and the regular meeting of July 19, 1971. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1971 and the regular meeting of July 19, 1971 be approved as submitted. REGULAR CLAIMS: Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $53,710.32, be approved for payment. PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I for payment. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman STeinkamp and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totaling $4,223.51, be approved for payment. EL CAMtNO REAL SIDEWALK PROJECT (ARROYO TO CHEST- NUT) ASSMT. DIST. CLAIM: El Camino Real Sidewalk Project (Arroyo to Chestnut) Assessment District Claim: Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated July 16, 1971 in the amount of $824.39 for Legal Services. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for El Camino Real Sidewalk Project (Arroyo to Chestnut) Assessment District be approved for payment. SEWER REVENUE BONDS 1969 SO. AIRPORT BLVD. SEWER PROJECT CLAIM: Sewer Revenue Bonds 1969 So. Airport Boulevard Sewer Project Claim: Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated July 21, 1971 in the amount of $434.50 for Legal Services rendered. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Sewer Revenue Bonds 1969 So. Airport Boulevard Sewer Project be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL FROM USE PERMIT UP-191: The next item was the Notice of Hearing - Appeal from Use Permit Order UP-191 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission denying Permit to redevelop, nelocate and enlarge an alleged roof-top Billboard in the C-3 District. Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing open and there being no objections, continued the matter to the next regular Council meeting. Mr. Paul Kelly, Attorney representing the Aoplicant, Dewey Bell, stated that he requested the continuance since he was scheduled to be at a City Council meeting in Foster City from which he could not request a continuance. RESOLUTION NO. 5610 City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution after which Councilman STeinkamp DIRECTING MAKING OF introduced the resolution entitled; "A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESS- AMENDED ASSESSMENT CERTAIN MENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2815 INDUSTRIAL PARK [INIT ASSESSMENTS INDUSTRIAL 2-C - ZONE I11 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ASSESSMENT N~i 19A." PARK 2-C ZONE III CITY OF SO. S.F,_ASSMT. NO. 19A: RESOLUTION NO. 5611 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR DINER'S CLUB CREDIT RESOLUTION HO. 5612 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD. 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, Councilman STeinkamp introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICA]~ON FOR DINER'S CLUB CREDIT CARD." 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 !~ammini. After an explanation of a similar resolution by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD.~' RESOLUTION NO. 5612 (CONTINUED)~ RESOLUTION NO. 5613 GRANTING GRADING PERMIT TO S.S.F. ASSOCIATES & CARL A. HOLVICK & CO.: RESOLUTION NO. 5614 GRANT I NG GRAD I NG PERM I T TO MERCK & CO., INC. & THE I R CONTRACTOR: $0 RESOLUTION NO. 5615 AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY TOPICS IMPROVEMENT PRO- JECTS: RESOLUTION NO. 5616 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT - TANFORAN ST. LIGHTING DEPOSIT: RESOLUTION NO. 5617 ~XING AMOUNT OF REVENUES i~E©UIRED FROM PROPERTY 'FAXES 1971-72: RESOLUT ON NO. 5618 FIXING TAX RATE FOR 1971-72: CLAIM AS FILED BY EUGENE F. HESSLER: SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: CHANGE ORDERS 4, 7, 9, II AND 12: 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. The next item was the Grading Permit Application as filed by S.S.F. Associates and Carl A. Holvick & Co., Inc., for site preparation for proposed building in Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. I. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 27, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending granting of Grading Permit, subject to conditions. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Ahern inf~oduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A GRADING PERMIT TO S.S.F. ASSOCIATES, JOINT VENTURES, AND CARL A. HOLVICK & CO., INC." 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. The Grading Permit Application as filed by Merck & Co., Inc., for excavation and filling for site preparation for the construction of a warehouse addition was the next item for Council's consideration. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 27~ 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of the Grading Permit, subject to conditions. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A GRADING PERMIT TO MERCK & CO., INC., AND THEIR CONTRACTOR." 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. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 21, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending authorization of the Supplemental Agreement to the TOPICS Program. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY TOPICS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Counci~l'men Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. The next item was the communication dated July 2, 1971 from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company advising of firm costs to provide service to City-owned street lights in Tanforan Park Unit No. I and Unit No. 2. Accompanying was the communication from E. F. Cook & Associates, Ltd., dated July 14, 1971 concerning the subject matter. Also accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 19, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending deposit of sum to cover charge, and approval of Agreement with the American Savings and Loan Association to energize street lighting in Tanforan Par~ In answer to an inquiry from Councilman Ahern, Director of Public Works Goss explained the Agreement and what it covered. Councilman Ahern then introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF AGREEMENT - TANFORAN STREET LIGHTING DEPOSIT." Roll call vote was as follows: Aves, 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, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971-72." 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. At the request of Councilman Ahern, City Manager Dreisbach announced the amount of revenue required and the tax rate to be set. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971-72." 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. The next item for Council's attention was the claim against the C~'ty as filed by Nr. Eugene F. Hessler alleging property damage ~e to grass fire. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance ca, tier and to the office of the City Attorney and Notice be given to claima'nt in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. The next item was the communication from Kirker, Chapman & Associates dated July 27, 1971 forwarding Change Orders 4, 7, 9, II and 12 in the South Airport Boulevard Improvement Project. SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS 4, 7, 9, II AND 12: SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER 13A AND 13B: REPORT CONCERN I NG ACOU I - SITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTI ES - WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXTENSION: REPORT FROM EC~)LOGY COMM I TTEE: Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 27, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of Change Orders 4, 7, 9, II and 12. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. At the request of Councilman Bertucelli, the Director of Public Works explained what the Change Orders covered after which Councilman Bertucelli seconded the motion which was regularly carried. The next item was the communication dated July 26, 1971 from Standard Oil Company of California concerning cost participation of approach configuration at 300 So. Airport Boulevard in the South Air0ort Boulevard Improvement Project. Accompanying was the communication dated July 27, 1971 from Kirker, Chapman & Associates forwarding Change Orders 13A and 13B. Also accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July 27, t971 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of Change Orders 13A and 13B. At the request of Mayor Borba, the Director of Public Works explained the work that the Change Orders covered after which Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman STeinkamp and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. The next item was the Report from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks concerning acquisition of certain properties with regard to Westborough Boulevard Extension. City Manager Dreisbach requested that this item be continued to the next meeting at which time all reports would be received. There being no objections, Mayor Borba so ordered. The next item was the Report from the Ecology Committee regarding City Ordinance No. 611. Mayor Borba at this time had the Report of the Chairman of the Committee distributed to all members of the City Council, City Staff, Committee Members and to the Members of the Press. Mayor Borba stated, that before proceeding on with the matter, would move that ten minutes' speaking time be allowed the proponents and opponents. Councilman Bertucelli seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Mr. Robert Polzoni, 717 Parkway, suggested that only the residents of the City be allowed to speak on the matter. Mr. Tony Montoya, 1125 Miller Avenue, questioned the matter being discussed when the reports were just distributed and when there was not sufficient time to review them in full. At the request of Mayor Borba, City Clerk Rodondi then read in full the communication from Councilman Bertucelli, Chairman, as addressed to the City Council. Mayor Borba then had the report from the proponents distributed to the Members of the City Council, City Staff, Committee Members and Members of the Press. At the request of Mayor Borba, City Clerk Rodondi read in full the communication dated July 26, 1971 from the proponents as signed by Mr. Eugene R. Mullin. Councilman Ahern then moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that both reports be accepted and ordered placed on file. Councilman Bertucelli then moved that Ordinance No. 611 be rescinded. Councilman Ahern seconded the motion. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Steinkamp asked Councilman Bertucelli if he would consider the suggestion of Mr. Mullin that the matter be placed on the next ballot as part of his motion to which he replied that he could not vote on two issue~ and that his motion only concerned the rescinding of Ordinance No. 611 and that he had no objection if the people desired the action by the enaction of a referendum petition. Further discussion followed concerning the matter of recycling programs, not only within the City but within adjacent Ba~ Area communities, one of which was being abandoned in Berkeley because of the lack of source to dispose of paper. Mr. John Yantis, 239 Amour Avenue, requested that ~ch Council Member state his position as to whether or not the matter should be voted upon in April to which the Mayor replied that this was not the issue this evening. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, stated that he had served as a Mem~er Of the Committee, stating that this matter should not be made a political issue. City Attorney Noonan then mentioned the suit which was pending against the City, no action having been taken since the City had not been served as yet. Mr. David Fassler, 454 Valencie Drive, then read from his prepared statement as to why the legislation should remain in effect. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance which would need to be introduced if Council were to take its action af6-er which Councilman Bertucelli moved that the ordinance be introduced, seconded by Councilman Ahern. REPORT FROM ECOLOGY COMM I TTEE: (CONTINUED) Councilman Steinkamp stated that the Council had before them the first motion of Councilman Bertucelli which should be acted on. Roll call vote of Councilman Bertucelli's motion to rescind Ordinance No. 611 was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli and Wiliam A. Borba. Noes, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. ORD I NANCE REPEALING ORD. NO. 611 Ist Reading/Introduction City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman Bertucelli moved that the reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Bertucelli moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 611 PASSED JANUARY 18, 1971, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, aeconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, and William A. Borba. Noes, Councilman Warren STeinkam. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. COMPLETION OF PLANS & LANDSCAPING OF WESTBO- ROUGH PARK MATTER: The next item was the communication dated July 17, 1971 from the Westborough Homeowners' Improvement Association concerning completion of plans and landscaping of Westborough Park. City Manager Dreisbach stated that a request had been received from the Westborough Homeowners' Improvement Association for a continuance of the matter until the next regular Council meeting. There being no objections, Mayor Borba so ordered. ITEMS FROM STAFF: RESOLUTION NO. 5619 AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS FROM REVENUE FUND & DEPOSIT IN GENERAL FUND: RESOLUT,ON NO. AUTtlORIZING ACQUISITION OF PARCEL OF LAND KIESSLING PARCEL: City Attorney Noonan stated that he had three resolution for Council's consideration this evening, two of which concerned the acquisition of the Kiessling property for parking purposes and the third remaining one, the acquisition for a parcel of property from the Person and Swanson Company. He explained the first resolution after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: ~TA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS FROM THE REVENUE FUND AND DEPOSIT IN THE GENERAL FUND." 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, Councilman STeinkamp introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED AS THE KIESSLING PARCEL." 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. 5621 AUTHORIZING AcouISITION OF PERSON & SWANSON PARCEL: City Attorney Noonan explained the third resolution after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PERSON & SWANSON PARCEL." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkam~. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR The City Manager next brought to the attention of theCity Council a request which had BORBA AS VOTING DELEGATE been received from the League of California Cities that they be advised as to who AND VICE MAYOR STEINKAMP the voting delegate and alternate voting delegate from the City would be at the annual AS ALTERNATE VOTING Conference to be held in October. DELEGATE TO ANNUAL CON- FERENCE OF LEAGE OF CALIF. After discussion, Council agreed that the voting delegate would be Mayor Borba with the ClTIES:~/~,//v' alternate voting delegate, Vice Mayor Steinkamn. Councilman Bertucelli so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried. REQUEST TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: City Manager Dreisbach next requested that Council, upon the conclusion of their items this evening, adjourn to an Executive Personnel Session to discuss labor negotiations. Mayor Borba then asked if any Member of the City Council has anything they wished to offer under Items from Council. COMMUNICATION FROM SEN. Councilman Bertucelli read a communication which had been received from United States ALAN CRANSTON RE: REVENUE Senator Cranston concerning revenue sharing proposal now before Congress, dated July 19, SHARING PRO PO S A L~,-?,,.~--,~ COMMENT CONCERN lNG FLOOD CONTROL DIST. MFFTING & I NCLUSIOH OF TOWN OF COLfv1A: 1971, which he then filed with the City Clerk. Councilman Steinkamp commented on the Flood Control District meeting which had been held during the past week, stating that action was taken to include the TOwn of Colma within the District and asked if the City were prepared to complete the request for sewer hookup with the Town of Colma in exchange. City Attorney Noonan stated that the agreement had been ~re~ared for execution but that the Town of Colma had added some changes and that, hopefully, it could be con- cluded by the next meeting. PROPOSAL TO ANNEX UNIN- Mayor Borba then brought to the attention of the City Council a proposal to annex to the CORPORATED AREA - ARROYO City the unincorporated property adjacent to Arroyo Drive and Junipero Serra Boulevard, DR. & JUNIPERO SERRA BLVD: which was a very large depression area. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: (CONTINUED) GOOD AND WELFARE: COMMENTS CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT OF SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN: COMMENT CONCERNING METHOD OF RESCINDING ORD. NO. 611: ADJOURNMENT TO EXE= CUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION:.__ RECALL TO ORDER:, ADJOURNMENT: Brief discussion followed after which Mayor Borba entertained a motion that the City Attorney commence proceedings with the Local AGency Formation Commission in this regard. Councilman Steinkamp seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Mayor Borba requested the City Manager and City Attorney to follow through in this regard. There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present in the audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Mr. Gerald Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, remarked that the City Council, by their action in rescinding Ordinance No. 611, had given the eighteen-year-old voters an issue for the next Municipal Election. Mr. Robert Bowen, 2412 Unwin Court, expressed his gratitude to Council~men Mammini and Steinkamp for their work and support for the retention of Ordinance No. 611. Mr. Tony Montoya, 625 Miller Avenue, stated that, after the summer vacations, he would attempt to have meetings with the residents of their improvement group concerning the matter of the development of San Bruno Mountain, suggesting that it be retained as a park site. Discussion followed between Councilman Ahern and Mr. Montoya concerning the prohibitive cost for such a development. Councilman Steinkamp stated that a meeting was to be held on August 26, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. at which time the developers of San Bruno Mountain would be present to explain the development and answer any questions that the public might have. Mr. Robert Albright, 2501Albright Way, stated that his organization, Citizens for R~sponsible Government, was the organization which sponsored this meeting; at which time, the representatives would be present and a question and answer period would follow. Mr. Bob Jacobs, Teacher in South San Francisco High School, expressed his displeasure in the method by which the Public Hearing was held on the rescinding of Ordinance No. 611 and the fact that he was not appointed as a member of the committee or invited to attend the meetings. Mayor Borba then adjourned the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session to discuss labor negotiations. Time of adjournment: 9:27 p.m. Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 10:57 p.m. with ~all Council Members present with the exception of Councilman Mammini. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Saturday, August 7, 1971, at 8:00 a.m. in the Conference Room for the purpose of reviewing the City's operating budget for the fiscal year 1971-72. Time of adjournment: 10:58 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, * The discussions contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.