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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-09-29!45 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1971 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ADJOURNMENT TO CONSIDER VACANCY ON PARKING PLACE COMM I SS ION: RECALL TO ORDER: APPOINTMENT OF MR. JOHN PENNA, JR., AS MEMBER OF PARKING PLACE COMMISSION: .b'-/ 3 ! MILLER AVENUE EXTENSION: REPORT FROM MAURICE A. GARBELL, AIRPORT NOISE CONSULTANT: 7:30 p.m. Conference Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 7:45 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Borba at this time announced that the meeting would be adjourned to an Executive Personnel Session to consider the appointment to a vacancy on the Parking Place Commission. Time of adjournment: 7:46 p.m. The Mayor recalled the meeting to order with all Council present at 7:50 p.m. Mayor Borba stated that if there were no objections, he would appoint Mr. John Penna, Jr., to the Parking Place Commission. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The next item concerned the matter of the Miller Avenue Extension. Mrs. Merlini suggested that the adjacent land owners donate the land and the City put in the street with Gas Tax funds, pointing out the need for pedestrian traffic. Discussion then followed concerning the costs involved for not only the improvement of the street but the public utilities as well. In addition, the review as to priority of other streets over the Miller Avenue Extension was discussed. Mr. Richard Lyons, 367 El Camino Real, commented on the other needs for the improvement of Miller Avenue, such as access for emergency equipment. Councilman Mammini stated that, in addition to the land being given for the installation of the street, the property owners should contribute financially as well since, if they did not, there could be some legal question raised by the use of City monies only. Discussion then followed concerning the rezoning of lands in the area which would make them more valuable by the installation of the street. Councilman Bertucelli then read from a letter submitted by Mr, Scampini, Attorney at Law, concerning the development of Oak Farm property and the rezoning as well as the extension of Miller Avenue. Mrs. Merlini stated that if Council wished to continue the matter, she would be agreeable to this and, in the meantime, she would speak to the other property owner. City Attorney Noonan commented that he did not know if the letter from Mr. Scampini mentioned earlier were a part of the proceedings. Mayor Borba stated that if there were no objections, the matter would be continued to the meeting of October 18, 1971, and, in the meantime, requested the Director of Public Works to obtain all the information concerning zoning and cost of complete development. Discussion then followed concerning the improvement of Chestnut Avenue and its effect on the Miller Avenue Extension. There being no objections, Mayor Borba continued the matter to October 18, 1971, and instructed the City Manager to work with the Director of Public Works in this regard. The next matter for Council's attention was the Report from Maurice A. Garbell, Airport Noise Consultant. Dr. Garbell reported to Council his work performed up to the present after which he commented on the draft of a resolution concerning the matter of Jet Aircraft and take-- off patterns. He also remarked on the hazards which existed and the safety precautions which the airlines should employ. He further commented on how the weather conditions affected flights. He then reported on the meetings which he had attended as a repre- sentative of the City. Discussion then followed between Dr. Garbell, Members of the City Council and City Manager regarding the matter, the resolution draft which had been prepared, the ex- tension of the runways and installation of deflectors in Order that airlines could take off over the Bay. City Manager Dreisbach then asked Council if they wished the draft of the resolution placed on the next regular Council meeting which would give Council the time to study it to which Mayor Borba so ordered. REPORT FROM AI RPORT NOISE CONSULTANT, DR. MAURICE A. GARBELL: (CONTINUED) REQUEST OF PARKS & REC. COMMISSION FOR CITY COUNCIL TO TOUR FACILITIES: ARCHITECT SELECTION PARKS & RECREATION: BURl "BURl PARK C I TY-COUNTY ACQU I S I T I ON: RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: REPORT RE: FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN PRO- POSED STUDY S.M. CO. WATER OUALITY MANAGE- MENT PROGRAM: RECOMMENDAT I ON RE: STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD REVENUE PROGRAM: RESOLUTION NO. 5678 SUPPORTING FEDERAL- AID URRAN SYSTEM: 515 Discussion followed at which time Dr. Gargell requested Council's consideration to the payment of his invoice and his representation for the City at future meetings with various other aircraft agencies. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the request of Dr. Garbell to represent the City at Sound Abatement hearings be approved. The next item was the request of Parks and Recreation Commission for the City Council to tour facilities. The matter of a convenient time and date was discussed after which, it being agreeable to all in attendance, the date of October 17, 1971, at I:00 p.m. was selected to be followed by dinner. The Members of the Press were invited to be in attendance. The next item was the recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission for the selection of an Architect. The two plans as submitted by Architect George Avanessian as well as Markling and Yamsaki were explained with discussion following as to parking and estimated costs. Discussion then followed concerning the relocation of the Corporation Yard to the parcel of property owned by the City near the Sewage Treatment Plant and the relocation of the Parks and Recreation Department to the Corporation Yard. Discussed, as well, was the possible purchase of the Mazzanti property adjacent to the present Corporation Yard for the expansion of recreational and park activities as well as other City services. Discussion then followed concerning expansion and improvement of present recreational and park areas after which, there being no objections, Mayor Borba referred the matter to the City Manager to get all of the facts including possible Federal funding and forward a report to Council. The Buri Buri Park - City-County acquisition was the next matter for Council's attention. City Manager Dreisbach summarized for Council the land taken from the Burl Burl Park and land available for purchase by the City from the County which was excess as a result of the construction of the Westborough Expressway. Mention was made that it was the feeling of the City that this should be an even exchange; however, the County did not agree to this. Discussion followed concerning appraisals made and liens which the County had placed on the property as well as financial participation in the purchase by City, County and Hud. Further discussion followed concerning the development of this excess land, appraisals and price after which Councilman Steinkamp suggested that Council negotiate this matter. Mayor Borba suggested that the matter be referred to the City Manager to arrange for a meeting between the City Council and County Board of Sapervisors. Councilman Mammini requested that he and Councilman Steinkamp meet with the County Officials and discuss this matter with them. There being no objections, ~4ayor Borba so ordered. Mayor Borba declared a 'ten-minute recess at 10:20 n.m. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba at 10:30 p.m. with all Council present. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 20, 1971 to the City Manager from the Director of Public Works recommending financial participation in the proposed study - San Mateo County Water Quality Management program. Director of PUblic Works Goss explained the matter, stating that the City's partipation would be $2,550. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the City contribute $2,550 to the program. The next matter for Council's consideration was the letter dated September 21, 1971 to the City Manager from Consultant Jenks & Adamson recommending additional study - State WAter Resources Control Board Revenue program and requirements for State Grants. Mr. John Jenks commented that he was attempting to see that the City took advantage of financing, any deadlines which had to be met, explaining the authorization he needed in order to file for a Grant and prepare the report. He remarked that Staff had recom- mended that.his firm do the work for the City. Discussion followed at which time the Director of Public Works concurred in the statement of Mr. John Jenks that his firm represent the City in this program. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of John Jenks be accepted and that he be authorized to represent the City. The next item was the resolution supporting Federal Aid Urban System - National Highway Functional classification. Director of Public Works Goss explained this matter after which Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL-AID URBAN SYSTEM." Director of Public Works Goss, in answer to Councilman Ahern, explained the reason after which 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 AGAINST THE CITY AS FI LED BY BODINSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.: RESOLUTION NO 5679 RESCINDING RESO. 5612: INVITATION FROM CONGRESS- MAN McCLOSKEY TO PARTICI- PATE IN SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: tTEMS FROM STAFF: REOUEST TO ADJOURN MEETING TO MONDAY, OCT. 4, 1971 2:30 P.M. FOR MEETING WITH ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RE COLMA CREEK I!~PROVEMENT: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM DISCUSSION. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: COMMENTS CONCERN I NG RECENT CALIF. LEAGUE OF CITI,_S IN S.F.: COMMENT ON MEETING TO D I SCUSS H ILLS I DE BLVD. EX-F !-]'JS ION: 20o The next item was the claim as filed.:ag&inst the City by Bodinson Manufacturing Company, )Inc., for alleged damages as a result of improvement of South Airport Boulevard. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred 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. The next item for Council's attention was the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5612." Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution after which the City Manager explained the reason for it. 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 letter dated September 23, 1971 to the City Manager from Mr. David C. Niklaus, Field Representative for Congressman McCIoskey, inviting the City to participate in a Softball Tournament on October 16, I971. City Manager Dreisbach stated that this was forwarded as a courtsey and that if there were no objections from Council, he would turn the matter over to the Park and Recreation Department. No objections were registered. There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if there were any items from STaff. City Manager Dreisbach requested that this evening's meeting be adjourned to 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 4, 1971, at which time Col. Roberts of the Army Corps of Engineers and Mr. Vic Sanders of the County Engineer's office would be present to discuss with the committee members the matter of Colma Creek and at which time, a presentation would be made of the feasibility report for its improvement. Brief discussion followed at which time the City Attorney stated that if a quorum of Council were not present, the meeting could be adjourned by the City Clerk; but that in the event a quorum of Council were present, the City would be complying with its legal obligations in the matter of adjourning the meeting. Mayor Borba stated that if there were no objections, the adjournment this evening would be made in this manner. City Manager Dreisbach next brought up the matter of the pedestrian safety program, exnlaining the funds which were now being used to pay for the officer's salary which was fully reimbursed by other agencies as well as anyother exnenses incurred. He then commented on the school children who were serving as crossing guards, requesting Council's permission that they be given some form of discount or entrance to the City's Municipal Swimming Pool as a tokenfor their work. Brief discussion followed at Which time it was indicated that the City should reward these youngsters for thier work after which it was suggested that the details be worked out between the City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation. There being no further Items from Staff, Mayor Borba briefly commented on the recent Conference held in San Francisco by the League of California Cities and the sessions which had been attended and the information which had been of value. Councilman Steinkamp briefly commented on a meeting which was to be held Thursday, at 3:00 p.m., with the State Division of Highways to discuss the matter of the Hillside Boulevard Extension, stating that he would be desirous of learning what could be done with regard to the City's traffic problems. There being nothing further, Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried that the meetin~ be adjourned to Monday, October 4, 1971. at 2:30 p.m. Time of adjournment: I1:00 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFRULLY 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.