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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-10-04ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1971 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: INTRODUCTION OF TNE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COLMA CREEK FLOOD CONTROL ZONE: PRESENCE OF COUNCILMAN PATRICK E. AHERN: EXPLANAT ION BY COL. ROBERTS, ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: .b- O I S- ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 2:35 p.m. Present: Councilmen William A. Borba, Frank J. Bertucelli and Warren STeinkamD. Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern.and F. Frank Mammini. Mayor Borba at this time turned the meeting over to Mr. Vic Sanders who then introduced the members of the Advisory Committee for the Colma Creek Flood Control Zone. Mr. Sanders called Committee Member Roll Call after which he announced that a quorum of the Committee was present. Mr. Sanders stated that a progress report on Colma Creek was to be he~rd from the Army Corps of Engineers. Councilman Patrick E. Ahern and Mr. Eugene Aiello then appeared present at the meeting. Mr. Sanders at this time introduced the rela~e~ntatives from the Army Corps of Engineers after which he called on Col. Roberts for a review of the project. In detail, Col. Roberts explained the Feasibility of the Federal Project, the scope of the work, level of protection, cost, schedule of work and requirements of the local jurisdictions. Discussion then followed between Committee members, members of the audience, Army Corps of Engineers and local representatives concerning types of storms and temporary measures by local agencies. Mr. Sanders then expressed his thanks to Col. Roberts and his aides after which Col. Roberts stated they would await some decision from the committee. The meeting was then adjourned by Mayor Borba at 3:40 p.m. APPROVED: - ' Mayor RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ~erk *The discussions contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1971 TIME:_ 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDERs_ The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 8:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence of Reverend Bill Willms of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, no Invocation was given. ROLL CAL[' Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren STeinkamp Councilman F. Frank Mammini REGULAR CLAIMS: Mayor Borba 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 $70,944.99, be approved for payment. CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 3 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3 Assessment District Claim: County-Clerk Recorder claim dated September 16, 1971 in the amount of $9.00 for recordation fees Proposed Boundaries Assessment Map. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3, Assessment District be approved for payment. (a) Enterprise Journal claim dated September 22, 1971 in the amount of $42.50 for legal advertising (Notice Inviting Bids). (b) Enterprise Journal claim dated September 22, I971 in the amount of $93.50 for legal advertising (Notice of Improvement). Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No. 3 by the Enterprise Journal be approved for payment. PROCLAMATIONS NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK OCTOBER 10-16, 1971 NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 3-9, 1971: ¢'7 RESOLUTION NO. 5680 DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST & NECESSITY RE- QUIRE ACOUISITION & FILING E~INENT DOMAIN PROCEED I NGS ANTO I NETTE LANE: RESOLUTIOM HO. 5681 GRANTI;.~G GRADING PERMIT TO P ~, Z CO., INC.: h--O 6>O City Attorney Noonan stated that two Proclamations had been prepared which could be declared by the Mayor. The first designated the week of October 10-16, 1971 as NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK; and the second Proclamation designated the week of October 3-9, 1971 as NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. Mayor Borba so proclaimed. City Attorney Noonan explained the first of the resolutions which had been prepared after which Councilman STeinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REOUIRE THE ACOUISIT!ION OF CERTAIN LAND AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS AND APPOINTING SPECIAL COUNSEL (ANTOINETTE LANE)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Wt. lliam A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. The next item was the Grading Permit Application as filed by P & Z Co., Inc., a sub- sidiary of U.S. Industries, Inc., a California Corporation. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 27, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending the granting of a Grading and Hauling Permit. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A GRADING PERMIT TO P & Z CO., INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF U. S. INDUSTRIES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertuce|li, William A. Borba, and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESOLUTION NO. 5682 The next item was the communication dated September I0, 1971 from the Pacific Gas and AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF Electric Company requesting execution of a Quitclaim Deed in connection with the realign- QUITCLAIM DEED WONDERCOLOR ment of Wondercolor Lane. LANE: ~OZ~ City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which he requested that the Deed not be executed and held until such time as the Deed had been received the the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to the City. Director of Public Works Goss further explained the exchange of properties after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED--WONDERCOLOR LANE." 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. 150 RESOLUTION NO. 5683 AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO CONSENT TO CANCELLA- TION OF TAXES ON PROPERTY ACOUIRED FOR PUBLIC USE (PERSON & SWANSON) After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkam0 introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONSENT TO CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR PUBLIC USE AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AUTHORIZE CANCELLATION OF COUNTY TAXES AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO CONSENT THERETO (PERSON & SWANSON INDUSTRIAL PARK)." 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. 5684 AUTHORIZ]-~G CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS ADJACENT TO SAN BRUNO SLOUGH TO STATE DIV. OF HIGHWAYS: The next item was the Report from the City Attorney concerning State Division of Highways' request for conveyance of property adjacent to San Bruno Slough. City Attorney Noonan explained the matter of the conveyance, stating that he was request- lng a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement and a deed with the State. Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS ADJACENT TO SAN BRUNO SLOUGH TO STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS." 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. 1971 STREET IMPROVEMENT The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum from the Director of Public Works dated PROJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT: September 28, 1971, submitting a compilation of bids for 1971 Street Improvement Project with recommendation of award. ,~--'/.~,G[ Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids which had been received, recommending that award be made to Piombo Corporation. In answer to Counci~an Bertucelli, Director of Public Works Goss stated that the time limit for the work was sixty days after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - 1971 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT." Lengthy discussion followed at which time Councilman Ahern questioned the cooperation which the City had received from Piombo Corporation concerning the work which was being done on Westborough Boulevard Extension. Councilman STeinkamp commented on the length of time which was being taken by the con- tractor in the construction of Westborough Boulevard Extension, suggesting that the award be made to the second lowest bidder. Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri, 478 Avalon Drive, asked if any information was available since 1968 as to how many times the Piombo Corporation was Iow bidder on projects. City Attorney Noonan explained the procedure involved in awarding and denying the award of contract after which Mr. Tony Montoya, 1125 Miller Avenue, suggested that consideration be given to performance in the past by the contractor. D.P.W. EXCUSED TO OBTAIN RELATED DOCUMENTS: Further discussion followed concerning the matter of performance and other related matters concerning construction work presently being performed on the Westborough Boulevard Extension by the contractor after which the Director of Public Works left the meeting in order to obtain other documents with regard to the provisions on the award of the contract presently being considered by the City Council. In the interim, Council proceeded with their agenda. ORDINANCE NO. 623 AMENDING ORD. 353 ESTABLISHING ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFI- CATION: 2nd Reading/Adoption Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then :-explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding pro- cedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Bertucelli moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO' AND ESTABLISHING ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. CLAIM AS FILED BY MR. & MRS. H. LEIBROCK ON BEHALF OF SON, PETER: The next item was the claim as filed against the City of South San Francisco by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Leibrock on behalf of their son, Peter, alleging personal damages as a result of activities at the Municipal Swimming Pool. 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. P.C. RESO. 2118 DESIGNATIUN PLANNING COMMISSION AS OFFICIAL URBAN DESIGN AGENCY: Planning Commission Resolution No. 2118 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF DESIGNATING THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS THE OFFICIAL URBAN DESIGN AGENCY OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AREA, AND CHARGE IT WITH THE PROMOTION OF THE AESTHETIC PROGRESS THEREOF, ET CETERA" was the next matter for Council's attention. There being no objections, Mayor Borba ordered the matter continued for further Council study. 151 RESOLUTION NO. 5685 At the request of Mayor Borba, Council next considered a resolution concerning requested REQUESTING IMPROVEMENTS improvements in facilities and procedures at San Francisco International Airport regarding IN FACILITIES AND PROCE- the need for safety and noise abatement. Mayor Borba then called on Mr. David Brown of DURES AT S.F. INTERNATION- United Airlines, present in the audience, to offer any comments he might have in this AL AIRPORT TO MEET URGENT NEED FOR SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT: rega rd. Mr. Brown stated that they ~re interested as well in the matter of noise and safety to the public from aircraft, citing the work and monies which had been spent in this regard and they were presently working with the Sound Abatement Center. Further discussion followed concerning the extension of runways and installation of other barriers in order to change the takeoff patterns over the Bay instead of over the City. Councilman Steinkamp then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING IMPROVEMENTS IN FACILITIES AND PROCEDURES AT THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO MEET AN URGENT NEED FOR SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT, AND SOLICITING THE SUPPORT OF THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES." Roll call vote was as follows: Aves, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, and Warren St~inkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESOLUTION NO. 5686 1-9-'Tf--STR E E T I MPRO-V-E'- MENT AWARD OF CONTRACT: Director of Public Works Goss returned with the documents concerning the matter of award of contract to Piombo Corporation. Further discussion followed during which time Director of Public Works Goss read some of the contractural provisions, recommending that the award be made to the Iow bidder, Piombo Corporation. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, and William A. Borba. Noes, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. REQUEST FOR SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC: The next item was the communication from Theodore J. Sorich II dated September 5, 1971 requesting Council's endorsement to County-operated Spay and Neuter Clinic for animals. Accompanying was the communication from the California Humane Council over the signature of Edward Newman, President, also requesting Council's endorsement to the program. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the City endorse the program as submitted by the California Humane Council. Discussion followed at which time, Dr. Ernest A. Siegel remarked that he had not had time to read the report, suggesting that further study be given the program. He stated that some study was being done in this regard and that the public should be educated to do something in this regard. Dr. Richard D. Hanel also suggested further study by the City with regard to such a program. Dr. David Barnett asked for Council's further consideration, suggesting that they follow Pacifica's action to postpone any action until all the information was available. Discussion then followed between the members of the City Council concerning the motion after which City Attorney Noonan stated that if Council wished, the action could stand but defer communicating this action to the agency until the matter could be discussed further. There being no objections, the matter was ordered rescheduled for the next regular meeting of October 18, 1971. In the meantime, the persons interested were requested to contact and forward their information to the City Manager or City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 5687 REGARDING HI LLS IDE- RANDOLPH INTERCHANGE WITH BAYSHORE FREEWAY: Councilman Steinkamp at this time brought up the matter of a resolution regarding Hillside Boulevard and Randolph Avenue Interchange with Bayshore Freeway, reading the resolution in full after which he introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING HILLSIDE-RANDOLPH INTERCHANGE WITH BAYSHORE FREEWAY.'? Roll call vote was as follows: Aves. Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, and Warren St~i~kamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. ~rank Mammini ITEMS FROM STAFF: COMMENTS CONCERN I NG TRAFFIC HAZARD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HICKEY BLVD. & EL CAM INO REAL: There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if there were any Items from Staff. City Manager Dreisbach brought to the attention of the City Council a meeting with the Division of Highways at which he, Fred Berretta of the Treasure Island Trailer Court and Councilman Steinkamp were in attendance. The meeting concerned the traffic hazard at El Camino Real and Hickey Boulevard by the lack of one leg of the traffic signal at that location. He remarked that it was agreed by Mr. Bertetta that he would share in one-half the cost for this installation to correct this hazard. City Manager Dreisbach recommended that Council authorize the payment of the other one-half by the City from the appropriate fund. Councilman Bertucelli so moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried. INVITATION TO VIEW TV PROGRAM RELATED TO FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: City Manager Dr~'isbach then invited everyone to view a local television program by the Fire Department in connection with Fire Prevention Week. In answer to Mr. Jerry Higgins' question, he was informed that this would appear on Channel 3 between 5:00 o.m. and 7:00 p.m. and that it should be listed in the television schedule programs. 152 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: CONVEYANCE OF COUNCIL'S FEELINGS REGARDING CEMETERY STRIKE: . -ISz RESOLUTION NO. 5688 REGARD I NG CEMETERY STR I KE: GOOD AND WELFARE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further Items from Staff, Mayor Borba asked if any member of the City Council hadanything they wished to offer. Councilman Bertucelli requested that Council take some action on the matter of the cemetery strike, entertaining a motion which was seconded by Councilman Steinkamp that the City make its feelings known to the Governor and to the County Board of Supervisors. It was suggested by the City Attorney that if Council wished to take action on the matter, they could consider the introduction of a resolution in this regard. Councilman Bertucelli then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CEMETERY STRIKE." 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. There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak under Good and Welfare. There being none, Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 9:42 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.