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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-11-15REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1971 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: REGULAR CLAIMS:_ PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS:, CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 3 CLAIMS: SO. AIRPORT BLVD. AREA SEWER PROJECT CLAIM: PUBLIC HEARING VACATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVE. (WITH RESERVATIONS): 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 8:04 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance To the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Trenton Ferro of the First Lutheran Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of November I, 1971 and the adjourned regular meeting of November 3, 1971. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of Noveeber I, 1971 and the adjourned regular meeting of November 3, i97[,'be approved as submitted. Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submi,,ed for payment. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councllman Mammini and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $84,815.12, be approved for payment. Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I for payment. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. i, totaling $6.57, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3 Claims: la) County Clerk-Recorder claim dated November 2, 1971 in the amount of $.~1.00 for recording fee - Notice and Diagram Map. lb) Enterprise-Journal claim dated October 29, 1971 in the amount of $17.00 for legal advertising. lc) Enterprise-Journal claim dated November 4, 1971 in the amount of $25.00 for legal advertising. Councilman Bertucelli'moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly'carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3, be approved for payment. South Airport Boulevard Area Sewer Project Claim: Ledwith, Chagaris & Company claim dated September 29, 1971 in the amount of $500,00 for Accounting Services. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for South Airport Boulevard Area Sewer ProJect be approved for payment. The next item was the Public Hearing on the Vacation of Public Service Easement, Portio of Chestnut Avenue (with Reservations). In answer to Councilman Ahern, Director of Public Works Goss explained the area which was to be vacated and the area which was to be reserved for sewer purposes, that the City was vacating the street easement to the developer but retaining the sewer easement for the City. Councilman Ahern then asked If this would Interfere with the widening of Chestnut Avenue to which Director of Public Works Goss stated that it would not, this item having been taken into consideration. Discussion then followed concerning the gain of property by the developer after which City Attorney Noonan stated that the City had shifted the roadway and that it appeared that there was no need to retain the easement, commenting that the City would be returning this property to the tax rolls. Mayor Borba then declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests ha( been received to which City Clerk Rodondi replied that none had been received by his office. Mayor Borba then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak. There being none, Mayor Borba ordered The Public Hearing closed. 167 PUBLIC HEARING (CONTI HUED) City Attorney Noonan requested that the discussions be included as part of the Public Hearing records. Mayor Borba so ordered. RESOLUTION NO. 5713 Mr. Laurence Jensen, Bond Counsel from the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch, explained DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESS- the first resolution as determining unpaid assessments and providing for issuance of bonds MENTS & PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS C.C.&F. NO. 3: in Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3, pursuant to Council's Resolution of Intention relating to acquisition and construction of public improvements in said district. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 3 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." RESOLUTION NO. 5714 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR ACQUI- SITION OF IMPROVEMENTS C.C. & F. NO. 3: Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertuceili, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mr. Jensen, Bond Counsel, explained the next resolution as authorizing Mayor Borba to execute the agreement for the acquisition of improvements after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 3 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT GRADING IMPROVEMENTS." 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. 5715 ORDERING VACATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVE. (WIT~ RESERVATIONS) City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution relating to the Public Hearing earlier on the evening's agenda and which would order the vacation of a Public Service easement after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT--PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVENUE (WITH RESERVATIONS)." .Rp_II call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5716 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950: The next resolution authorizing the application for Federal assistance under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 and authorizing City Manager Gale F. Dreisbach and Assistant City Manager Laurence L. Ross to execute for and in behalf of the City of South San Francisco was explained by City Attorney Noonan. Councilman Mamminl Introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950 (PL 920, 81st CONGRESS)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E, Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5717 AUTHOR I Z I NG APPL I CAT I ON FOR FEDERAL ASSI STANCE UNDER FEDERAL DISASTER AC ': City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution as a similar resolution under the Federal Disaster Act after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL DISASTER ACT (PUBLIC LAW 606, 91st CONGRESS)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlnl and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none, Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5718 AUTHORIZING CITY REPRE- SENTATIVES TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution authorizing City Manager Gale F. Dreisbach and Assistant Ci,y Manager Laurence L. Ross as representatives to sign for and accept surplus Federal proper,y for civil defense purposes after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY REPRE- SENTATIVES TO SIGN FOR ANB AC, GEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY ON -TERMS AND C, OND1TIONS STATED." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mamminl and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none, Absent, none, RESOLUTION NO. 5719 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZING THE WORK & CALLING BIDS FOR CON- STRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE - 1971: The next Item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November 8, 1971 from the Director of Public Works transmitting plans and specifications and recommending approval; and requesting authorization to advertise for bids - Construction of Equipment Maintenance Supervlsor's Office - 1971. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilma~Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE - 1971." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, Willlam A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlnl and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL'S INTENTION REGARDING YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: City Attorney Noonan stated that a resolutbn had been prepared concerning the Youth Advisory Council after conferring with Mr. Steven Teshara and City Manager Dreisbach. Mr. Steven Teshara, 500 Lassen Street, stated that City Manager Dreisbach, City Attorney Noonan and he had met in conference with regard to the resolution and that they were satisfied with its provisions. Councilman Mammini then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL'S INTENTION REGARDrNG YOUTH AOVISORY COUNCIL." Discussion then followed and, in answer to Councilman Ahern, Mr. Teshara explained how the group would work with the Councll. City Manager Dreisbach at this time requested a continuance of the resolution for two weeks since the Parks and Recreation Department had not as yet been heard from. RESOLUTION RE: YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 564 PROVIDING FOR INCREASE IN ANIMAL LICENSE FEES: Ist Reading/Introduction CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY AS FILED BY MR. REGINALD BAYFIELD ON BEHALF OF HIS SON, COLIN BAYFIELD: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY AS FILED BY MILLER, OSBORNE & MARTIN, ATTYS AT LAW, ON BEHALF OF BROADMOOR AUTO SERV. & VALENCIA BROTHERS: CLAIM AS FILED BY MRS. EDWARD J. GERVAL: CLAIM AS FILED BY WILLIAM R. BREMER, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF BRIAN PAUL SKINNER: APPEAL FROM UP-203 WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNITS I AND 2: P.':C. RESO. NO. 2120 PROPOSED REZONING FROM R-I TO R-2: VACATION REQUEST OF LOUIS A.ARATA - PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVE.: Mr. Teshara stated he had met with Parks and Recreation Commission and felt that they were pleased and had no problems but was agreeable to the continuance. Cx>uncilman Mammini then stated that, as a courtesy to the Commission, he would withdraw his introduction and allow the matter to be continued to the next regular meeting. There being no objections, Mayor Borba so ordered. 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 introduction. Councilman Bertucelli moved that 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 Steinkamp and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 564 PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN ANIMAL LICENSE FEES," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded 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, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item for Council's attention was the claim against the City as filed by Mr. Reginald Bayfield on behalf of his son, Colin Bayfield, alleging personal injuries sustained during recreational activities at the Magnolia Recreation Center. Councilman Bertucelll 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. The claim against the City as filed by the law office of Miller, Osborne & Martin on behalf of Broadmoor Auto Service and Valencia Brothers for alleged damages resulting from Police Department seizure on or about September 17, 1971, was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Mammini 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. The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Mrs. Edward J. Gerval for alleged damages to her car as a result of spray'painting from the Butler Road overpass. Councilman STelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini 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. In answer to Mayor Borba, City Manager Dreisbach stated that this was work being condacted by ,1~ State Division of Highways and not the City. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. The next matter for Council's attention was the claim as filed by the law office of William R. Bremer on behalf of Brlan Paul Skinner for alleged personal injuries sustained in an accident on Junipero Serra Boulevard and King Drive. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelll'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. The next Item was the letter of appeal dated October 2q, 1971 from Michael C. Callan appealing the denial of the Planning Commission for Pt~anned Unit "H" (UP-203) in the Planned Community District known as Westborough-West Park Units Nos. I and 2. Mr. August Chevalier, 2600 Leix Way, asked if this matter would be the subject of a Public Hearing to which Mayor Borba Informed him that it would be, There being no objections, Mayor 8orba scheduled the Public Hearing for Monday, December 6, 1971. The next item was the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2120 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT RZ-22 PETITION OF PHYLLIS FEUDALE TO REZONE AN 8410 SQUARE-FOOT LOT~ LOCATED AT NO. 520 SPRUCE AVENUE, FROM "R-I" TO "R-2," BE DENIED APPROVAL." There being no objections, Mayor Borba set the Public Hearing for Monday, December 6, 1971. The next Item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November 9, 1971 from the Secretary to the Planning Commission forwarding Commission's approval (with reservation) of Civil Engineer Arata's request that a certain 2900+ sq. ft. of Chestnut Avenue right of way, located at most easterty corner of Chestnut A--venue and Antoinette Lane be vacated by the City. City Attorney Noonan commented that the matter had been concluded under resolutions and required no further Council action. P. C. RESO. NO. 2119 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT: 1971 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 SHAW ROAD-SAN MATEO AVE. PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS AND FORCE MAI N: ACCEPTANCE OF WORK REQUEST TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: REPORT CONCERN I NG FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WESTBOROUGH BLVD. MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAP- I NG AND FENC I NG: CONDITION OF CRACKS IN SLAB - MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL: REPORT CONCERN I NG SITE SELECTION & DES I GN FOR POL ICE BUILDING: The next item was the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2119 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT AND PLAN DIAGRAM OF THE GENERAL PLAN BE AMENDED:BY THE ADOPTION OF 'THE GENERAL PLAN OF POINT SAN BRUNO & ENVIRONS.'" City Attorney Noonan commented that this also would require a Public.,.Hearing. There being no objections, Mayor Borba set the Public Hearing for December 6, 1971. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 28, 1971 from the Director of Public Works submitting Change Order No. I and recommending resurfaCing on Chestnut Avenue by Piombo Corporation - 1971 Street Improvement Project. Mayor Borba requested the matter removed from the Council's agenda as City Manager Dreisbach had informed him that this ma,,er had been handled administratively and that there was no Council action required. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated November I, 1971 from the Director of Public Works as addressed to the City Manager recommending approval of Change Order No. 2 - Shaw Road-San Mateo Avenue Pump Station Improvement and Force main was the next matter for Council's consideration. Director of Public Works Goss explained the nature of the Change Order, reading from the letter of Jenks & Adamson dated October 29, 1971, after which Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. The next matter was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 28, 1971 from the Director of Public Works and Building Inspector recommending City accept the work and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the City Hall Air Conditioning System. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Building Inspector be approved and accepted. The next item was the Report from the Director of Public Works recommending final acceptance of Westborough Boulevard Median Island Landscaping and Fencing, Director of Public Works Goss requested that the matter be continued since a letter had not been received from the Landscape Architect and from the Landscape Specialist, There being no objections, the matter was continued by Mayor Borba to December 6, 1971. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November I0, 197L, from the Director of Public Works and Director, Parks and Recreation, reporting on cendition of cracks at the Municipal Swimming Pool and designating work to be performed by the contractor. Director of Public Works Goss explained the amending agreement and bond which was posted to cover the repairs of crack$~hich were discovered after the pool had been completed. He remarked that photographs of the cracks were taken at that time and the same cracks were rephotographed and, upon inspection by his office and the Parks and Recreation Department, the cracks were found to be the same as they were one year ago. He recommended that the contractor be requested to seal all of the cracks before the release of the bonds and the work to be done to the satisfaction of his office and the Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion followed concerning the matter of the cracks after which Mayor Borba suggested that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting. Councilman Steinkamp mentioned that action was necessary this evening after which City Attorney Noonan reported that this,was correct and that the City would have to determine its course of action. Further discussion followed concerning the expansion joints which had been installed, shrinkage which had taken place, after which Mr. August Chevalier suggested that no payment be made to the contractor untll the work had been completed satisfactorily. Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi com~nted that he was the Inspector on the j~ob but that he had not been notified when the pour was made and should have been in order that he might have made his inspection. Further discussion followed concerning the inspection which had been made by'the architect who had been hired, after which Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammminl that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Director Parks and Recreation, be adopted and that Section A of the Agreement be enforced. Motion as made and seconded' was regularly carried. The Report concerning the employment of an architect for site selection and design of the Police building was the next matter for Council's attention. Councilman mammini inqulred as to what buildings had been viewed after which City Manager Dreisbach stated that the Police Chief was present in the audience with the file in this regard. Police Chief Rosano explained the interviews which had been made of all of the architects after which the City Council also conducted their interviews. He remarked on the structures which had been visited after which It was suggested that the work of all of the architects should have been reviewed. Further discussion followed at which time Police Chief Rosano stated that they had directed their review to the firms that they felt would do the best job for the City 70 REPORT CONCERN ! NG SITE SELECTION & DESIGN FOR POLICE BLDG.: (CONT I NUED) and therefore recommended Mr. Wong. After discussion, Councilman Bertucelli entertained a motion to check the work of the other architects and then make a decision and that the matter be continued for two weeks. Mayor Borba suggested that the City Manager arrange for a tour with Council to view the work done by the architects. Chief Rosano stated that he would be pleased to conduct such a tour. There being no objections, Mayor Borba continued the matter to the next regular meeting. ITEMS FROM STAFF: There being no Items from Staff, Council proceeded with Items from Council. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: Mayor Borba requested City Manager Dreisbach to arrange a Staff Meeting with Department Heads at his office. STAFF MEETING REQUESTED:~ Mayor Borba then stated that at the adjournment of the regular meeting, an Executive EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSlONPersonnel Session would be held concerning two emergency Purchase Orders in the amount TO BE HELD AT ADJOURN- of $15,000. MENT OF MEETING:'v-~ ~-~00~) Councilman STeinkamp commented that now that the meeting would be televised, suggested suoo s -,o sm w^u..Z/55 D I SCUSS I ON CONCER~'~ I NG DEBRIS IN COLMA CREEK: that the Seal of the City be placed on the wall behind the Council seats. At the request of Councilman STeinkamp concerning City's machinery cleaning of debris from Colma Creek, Director of Public Works Goss explained what the City forces were doing; after which Councilman Steinkamp suggested that the area be posted on the dumping of debris with rewards to be issued for the apprehension of those persons dumping. Discussion followed after which Councilman STelnkamp suggested that possibly staff could review his suggestion and make a recommendation. There being no objections, it was so ordered. GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present in the audience wished to offer anything under Good and Welfare. D i SCUS S I ON CONCERN I NG DENTAL PLAN FOR MUN ICI PAL EMPLOYEES: Mr. Frank Gillis, representing AFSC&ME, requested Council's reconsideration to a dental plan for the employees of the City. Discussion followed between Mr. GilIis and the City Council as well as the cost which would be involved after which, there being no objections, Mayor Borba ordered the matter for further study and report, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ERECT ENTRANCE SIGN - COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES: Mr. Homer Hale, 381 Arroyo Drive, at this time distributed to the Members of the City Council a letter dated November 12, 1971, reading the communication in which they requested Council's permission by motion to allow the Country Club Estates Homeowners Association to plan and erect their own subdivision entrance sign in the center median of Arroyo Drive at Junipero Serra Boulevard with private funds and donations. Discussion followed during which time Mr. Hale stated that they were already funded for this work and were asking for a motion of approval of Council tonight. Councilman Bertucelli so moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini after which, in answer to Councilman Ahern as to a rendering, Mr. Hale stated that they only had one which he displayed. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. COMMENT CONCERNING Mr. Donald'Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented on the barricades which were placed BARRICADES ON SO. AIRPORT on the South Airport Boulevard construction in that they did not have flashing warning BLVD. CONSTRUCTION.. Iights. ,~ (~ ~ At the request of Mayor Borba, City Manager Dreisbach was asked to have the matter checked out. COMMENT CONCERN I NG PUBL I C HEAR I NG REZON I NG REQUEST - FEUDALE: Mr. Victor Feudale, 565 Palm Avenue, thanked the Council for setting an appeal on his matter for the meeting of December 6, 1971, commenting that he felt the recent newspaper article which appeared in the Enterprise Journal concerning his being a neighbor of one of the Council members was unfair, and was only requesting a fair hearing on his request and nothing else. ~ CO~ENT CONCERN I NG MEDIAN ISLAND FENCING ON WESTBOROUGH BLVD.: Mr. Robert Albright, 2501Albright Way, commented on the removal of the grape-stake? fence on Westborough Boulevard median island which was earlier reported as being damaged by unknown individuals. He remarked that, in checking, it was discovered that Landscape Specialist John Hoffman caused the removal of this fencing due to improper materials having been used, commending the Landscape Specialist for:pursuing the matter and having the contractor replace with proper materials. D I SCUSS I ON CONCERN I NG PHASE II WESTBOROUGH PARK: Councilman STeinkamp then broaght up the matter of hiring of the architect for Phase II of the Westborough Pa~k, stating that this had been discussed at the previous meeting, for further discussion this evening. He then moved that an architect be hired. Discussion followed concerning the Council's motion at the previous meeting, after which Councilman Mammini read the motion, City Manager Dreisbach explained to Council that word had not as yet been received from HUD and that it had not been placed on the agenda since the City did not want to jeopar- dize its position of receiving funds for the architectural services by proceaJing with the hiring of the architect. GOOD AND WELFARE: (CONTINUED) ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION: RECALL TO ORDER: MOT I ON TO PROCEED WITH SECURITY MEASURES IN POLICE STATION: ADJOURNMENT: There being no objections, it was agreeable to the Members of the City Council that the matter be held until word was received from HUD representatives. Mayor Borba at 9:50 p.m. adjourned the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba at !i:30 p.m. with all Council Members present. Councilman Bertucelli then moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regulady carried, that the work to be done on security measures for the Police Station proceed and that work be accepted as soon as possible, Mayor Borba then announced that no action had been taken in the Executive Personnel Sessio~ Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned, Tin~ of adjournment: 11:31 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, lerk *The discussions contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this mee, ing are ,aped and all discussions are con,ained ,herein.