HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-12-06TIME:
PLACE:_
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:_
MINUTES:
PRESENTATION OF
CLAUDEH. BENHAM
TROPHY:
REGULAR CLA I MS:
PARKING DISTRICT
NO. I CLAIMS:
ESTABLISHMENT OF FIVE-
MINUTE SPEAKING TIME:
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FROM.UP-203
DENYING COMMERCIAL
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOP-
MENT WESTBOROUGH-WEST
PARK 2:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1971
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 8:02 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and due to the absence of Monsignor
Eugene Gallagher of All Souls Catholic Church, no Invocation was given.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and
Warren STeinkamp.
Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion app-rOving the Minutes of the :regular meeting
of November 15, 1971.
Councilman Stei~kamp moved, seconded by CounCilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the Minutes of the regular meeting of NOvember 15, 1971, be approved as submitted.
Mayor Borba at this time called on Commodore. Douglas Bishop who presented to Council
the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association in Memory of Claude H. Benham for Opening Day
Parade Attendance Trophy.
Mayor BOrba complimen,ed Commodore Bishop and the Oyster Point Yacht Club, extending
his congratulations to them.
Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted
for payn~nt.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly.~carried,
that the regular claims, totaling $140,802.42,. be approved for payment.
Mayor BOrba asked if there was a motion appr?ving the claims as submitted for Parking
District No. I for payment.
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Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman STeinkamp and regularly carried, that the
claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totaling $19.70, be approved for payment.
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Mayor Borba at this time stated that he wished to establish rules for the present and
future Council meetings in that a limit of ten minutes'L.~ime would be allowed speakers
to speak on any subject. Speakers could then,be given addit.ional time if the material
presented was not repetitious and could be granted by the Council in this regard.
Councilman B~rtucelli so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern after which discussion
fOllowed concerning the length of time if there were a number of speakers involded in
the discussions, suggesting that the motion §% amended that a limit of five minutes be
established.
Councilman Bertucelli accepted the amendment to his motion after which Councilman Ahern
seconded the motion as amended.
Discussion followed after which motion as made and amended was regularly carried.
The next item was the Public Hearing on the Appeal from Use Permit Order UP-203 of the
South San Francisco Planning Commission denying Commercial Planned Unit Development "H"
in a Commercial Zone of Westborough-West Park 2 Planned Community District,
Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been
received to which the City Clerk replied that nSne had been received by his office.
Mayor Borba then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak on the matter.
Lengthy discuSsion followed at which time the following persons spoke on the subject.
Mr. Donald'Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, with the use of a diagram, protested the granting
of the Use Permit in that there were sufficient gas stations and markets to service the
area and that additional ones were not needed.
Mr. August Chevalier, 2600 Leix Way, registered objection to the granting, remarking that
the Planning Commission unanimously ~eted for denial.
'Mr. Robert Albright, 2501Albright Way, stated that some two years previously, a petition
had been presented to Council objecting to the granting of such a Use Permit.
City Planner Pass explained the study which had been made on the request and the dis-
cussions and actions when it had appeared before the Planning Commission.
Discussion then followed between Councilman Ahem and City Planner Pass relative to a
meeting with the applicant on a previous like request.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FROM UP-203:
(CONTINUED)
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING PARCEL KNOWN
AS 520 SPRUCE AVE. TO
R-2 DUPLEX RESIDEN-
TIAL DISTRICT:
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PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL ~LAN AMENDMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 5720
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT '.
RESOLUT ION NO. 572 I
DECLARING COUNCIL'S
INTENT I ON REGARD I NG
YOUTH ADV ! SORY COUNC I L:
Mr. Chevalier next explained the research which had been made by a Council-appointed
committee of which he was a member and the recommendations which they had made to
the City Council.
It was next suggested by Councilman Ahern and Councilman Bertucelli that the City Manager
obtain all of the information concerning this request for submission to Council in order
that a decision might be reached.
Mayor Borba at this time requested that the City Manager and City Attorney compile
the information.
Mr. John preston, 1379 Saratoga Vista Avenue, Saratoga, 7-11 Food STore real estate
representative, then read from his letter dated December 2, 1971, concluding by stating
that their operation would not be detrimental to the area.
Mr. Gary Boyd, real estate agent for Texaco Oil Company, spoke concerning their desire to
establish a service station in the area, reciting the survey which they make prior to
any installation to be sure that a service station Is needed.
Mr. Ichiro Sasaki, agent of the Applicant, requested that Mr. Gamma file with the City
Clerk the sketch which he had prepared and used earlier in his presentation.
This was done.
Mr. Sasaki then gave to each member of the City Council copies of the Minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting held October 26, 1971, together with a digest of those who
spoke at that time concernlng the subject matter and from which he discussed their
present application, the Planning Commission's action and requested the City Council
to grant the Use Permit.
Mr. Jerry Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, brought to the attention of the City Council
that a Texaco station on Hillside Boulevard is now vacant because the operator went
out of business.
Mr. Manuel Castaneda, 3830 Shamrock Court, remarked that he had moved some 14 months
ago and was interested in what developments had taken place.
There being nothing further, Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing closed and stated i
it would be continued to the second meeting of January, 1972, for Council's decision.
Mr. Donald Gamma requested that, if Council and Staff were to meet and confer on the
Use Permit, he would like to be in attendance to which Mayor Borba replied that
he would be so advised.
Mayor Borba then declared a recess at I0:10 p.m.
The meeting was then ¢eCalled to order by Mayor Borba at 10;20 p,m, with all Council in
attendance with Councilman Mammini being absent.
The next item for Council for Council's attenfion was the Public Hearing concerning
Proposed Rezoning of a Parcel known as 520 Spruce Avenue to an R-2 Duplex Residential
District.
Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been
received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received by his office.
Mayor Borba then asked If anyone present wished to speak.
Mr. Victor Feudale, 565 Palm Avenue, requested that the matter be c~n~inued to a meetin
when the full'Council would be in attendance.
There being no objections, Mayor Borba continued the Public Hearing to the 7th of Febrt
1972,
The next item was the Public Hearing on the General Plan Amendment.
Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had beer
received to which City Clerk Rodondi replied that none had been received.
Mayor Borba then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak on the matter.
There being none, Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing closed,
In answer to Councilman Ahern, City Planner Pass explained the Circulatory Plan of
streets involved after which Councilman STelnkamp moved that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be ~pproved and accepted.
City Attorney Noonan suggested that, in place of a motion, a resolution be adopted ins
Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENE
PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO PLANNING COI~qlSSION RESOLUTION NO, 2119-- GENERAL CIRCULAT
PLAN OF POINT SAN BRUNO AND ENVIRONS~"
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 Mammi
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli'introduced the res
lutlon entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL'S INTENTION REGARDING YOUTH ADVISOR~
COUNCIL."
RESOLUTION NO. 5721
(CONTINUED~--/~-3
RESOLUTION NO, 5722
AWARD OF CONTRACT
CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIP-
MENT MAINTENANCE
SUPERVISOR'SQFFICE:
RESOLUTION NO. 5723
AUTHORI Z I NG TERM I NAT I ON
OF AGREEMENTS CONCERNING
TRANS I ENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Wl~ COUNTY:
RESOLUTION NO, 5724
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN
MATEO COUNTY CONVENTION
,? V I S ITORS BUREAU:
RESOLUTION NO. 5725
AUTHOR i Z I NG EXECUT I ON OF
AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL FIRE
PROTECT I ON A I D:
RESOLUTION NO. 5726
GRANTING GRADING PERMIT
TO CHARTEI:~IOUSE INVEST-
MENT COMPANY, CR()CKER
BANK & CONTRACTORS:
ORDINANCE NO. 625
AMENDING ORD. 564
PROV ID I NG FOR AN I HAL
LICENSE FEES & SHELTER
SERVICE FEES:
2nd Reading/Adoption
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CLA I M AGA I NST THE CITY
AS FILED BY JOSEPH B.
McKEON:
CLAIM AS FILED BY
AKIHARU TERANISHI:
REPORT OF DR. GARBELL:
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 December !, 197I from the Director
of Public Works submitting compilation of bids and recommendation of award of contract
for the construction of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor's office..
Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids received and stated that the Iow bidder
was Albert Martin with the bid of $3,870.00
After an explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE - 1971."
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, Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING TEf~41NATION OF AGREEMENTS CONCERNING TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX WITH THE COUNTY
OF SAN MATEO.~
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 Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Councilman Bertucelli
introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SAN MATEO COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR PROMOTIONAL SERVICES."
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 EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL FIRE
PROTECTION AID - STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF FORESTRY."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William B. Borba and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F, Frank Mammini.
The next item was the Grading Permit Application as filed by Charterhouse Investment
Company to rough grade approximately 4-acre site at the SE corner of Chestnut Avenue
and Antoinette Lane.
After an explanation by City ATtorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution
entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING GRADING PERMIT TO CHARTERHOUSE INVESTMENT COMPANY,
CROCKER BANK AND THEIR CONTRACTORS."
A representative of the California WAter Service Company at this time presented to
the Director of Public Works a letter concerning the subject matter, which was ex-
plained by Director of Public Works Goss 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.
Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was rea4
City Attorney then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding:.Pro-
cedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Bertuceili moved reading of the ordinance
its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title
only, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by unanimous vote.
After a brief discussion, City Manager Dreisbach explained the program and reasons for
the increased animal license fees.
Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE 564, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL LICENSE FEES AND SHELTER SERVICE FEES,"
the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by
Councilman Ahern and passed by the following roll call vote.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council.men Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini
The next item was the claim against the Ctty as filed by Mr. Joseph B. McKeon alleging
property damage to his vehicle by a City-owned vehicle.
Councilman Ahern 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 C~3vernment
Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code.
The claim as filed against the City by Mr. Akiharu Teranishi for alleged property
damage to his automobile as a result of collision with City=owned vehicle was the
next matter for Council's consideration.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Stelnkamp and regularly carried,
that the claim be rejected and referred to the Clty's insurance carrier and to the
office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Govern-
ment Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code.
The next item was the Report of Dr. Garbell concerning meeting attendance authorized
by the City Council.
REPORT OF DR. GARBELL:
(CONT I NUED)
City Manager Dreisbach stated that Dr. Garbell had to leave the meeting earlier and
requested the matter be continued.
There being no objections, it was. so ordered.
WESTBOROUGH BLVD. MEDIAN
STRIP LANDSCAPE DEVELOP-
MENT:
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 2, 1971. from the Director
of Public Works concerning the Westborough Boulevard Median Strip Landscape Development.
Director of Public Works Goss remarked that final acceptance was not being requested at
this time but that Instead, recommended that the contractor be permitted to start his
90-day maintenance period as of November 19, 1971 and that final acceptance follow the
90-day maintenance period and that 10% be retained for 35 days after final acceptance.
He further remarked that the contractor be penalized the sum of $800 as penalty for
not completing the work on time.
Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
REPORT CONCERNING The next item was the Report from HUD concerning Westborough Park Phase II.
HUD GRANT APPLICATION
WESTBOROUGH PARK PHASE I1: City Manager Dreisbach reported that, in contacting Mr. Eppler of the HUD Agency late
that day, was informed that no authorization had been received as of yet and that the
~ ~- status was the same as the previous meeting.
Councilman Bertucelli asked if Council could take some action pending authorization from
the HUD Agency.
Discussion followed at which time City Manager Dreisbach suggested that, if Council wished
a motion could be introduced directing Staff hire an architect to proceed with the working
plans and drawings, pending approval from HUD.
Councilman Steinkamp so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried.
EMPLOYMENT OF ARCHITECT
FOR POLICE BUILDING:
The next item was the employment of an architect for site selection and design of:-Police
building.
Discussion followed at which time Mayor Borba commented that he felt the full Council
should be present when the matter was discussed.
Councilman Bertucelli stated he favored the employment of a local architect.
Councilman STeinkamp remarked that the efforts of the Staff in this regard should be
recognized.
Further discussion;followed after which Mayor Borba continued the matter for two weeks.
REPORT OF LAFCO RE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF
CALLAN AND JUNIPERO
SERRA LANDS TO CITY:
The next item was the Report dated November 16, 1971 re: PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CALLAN ANi
JUNIPERO SERRA FREEWAY LANDS TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (13,303 acres more or less
Brief discussion followed at which time City Attorney Noonan explained the area which
was proposed to be annexed and that after all of the action had been taken by the Local
Agency Formation Commission,'~.the documents to complete the City's annexation would follow.
There being no objections, Mayor Borba ordered the matter accepted and placed on file.
In answer to Mr. David Friedenberg as to whether or not this involved the Westborough
Water District, City AttOrney Noonan stated that it had no effect on the Westborough
Water District.
COMMUNICATION FROM
CRG CONCERNING MARINA
LAND ACQUISITION:
The next item was the communication from the Citizens for Responsible C~vernment con-
cerning Marina Land acquisition.
City Attorney Noonan stated' that the matter had been submitted to him for a report, that
he had Checked the records and had prepared a two-paged report with sketches after which
he read in full from his Inter-Office Memorandum of December 6, 1971.
Brief discussion followed between Mr. Robert Albright and City Attorney Noonan concerning
the differences in area and amounts of money; hpw the information was obtained, as well
as the appraisals which had been made and whether or not further appraisals should have
been made.
City Attorney Noonan stated that he would provide Mr. Albright with a copy of his Memoran-
dum which he requested.
Discussion then followed between Mr. David Friedenberg and Director of Public Works Goss
concerning the value which had been placed and the amount of footage which fronted
Airport Boulevard.
There being no objections, Mayor Borba requested that the Director of Public Works and
City ATtorney further review the matter.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:.
The next matter was Items from Staff.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL:
There being ~one, Council continued on to Items from Council.
SUGGEST I ON TO EMPLOY
PERSON TO RESEARCH
FEDERAL GRANTS TO
CITIES:
Councilman Steinkamp brought to the attention of the City Council federal funds which
were available to cities, remarking that a Bay Area city employed a member to the staff tc
research funds which were available to cities, suggesting that such a staff researcher
be employed.
ITEMS FROM COUNC I L:
(CONTINUED)
GOOD AND WELFARE:
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no objections, City Manager Dreisbach was requested to review this request.
There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present in the audience wished
to speak under Good and Welfare.
Mrs. Betty Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, stated that she was cochairman of a committee
to save San Bruno Mountain, distributing to the Members of the City Council a petition
from a letter in which they were requesting Council's support to their petition to the
County Board of Supervisors for the .creation of the San Bruno Mountain Regional Park.
She read the letter in full after which she again urged the Council's support in this
regard.
Mayor Borba reported that Council could take no action on the matter this evening but
would take the i,em under advisement.
There being nothing further, Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman
Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 11:58 p.m.
APPROVED:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Ci'~y Clerk
* The discussion contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim.
The proceedings of this meeting are taped and ali discussions are con,ained therein.