HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1972-12-18REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1972
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:~
PLEDGE OF ALLE-
GIANCE AND
INVOCATION: ~
ROLL CALL:
I NTRODUCT I ON
OF FIRE CHIEF
LAWRENCE A.
TOEL!.NER:
MINUTES:
REGULAR
CLAIMS:
8:00 pom.
Council Chambers, City Hall.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and the Invocation
was given by Reverend Robert F. Clazie, St. Paul's United Methodist
Church.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon 'T. Boblitt, William
A. Borba and Warren STeinkamp.
Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp stated that Mayor Mammini's absence was due
to illness.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp at this time introduced Fire Chief Lawrence A.
Toellner.
Fire Chief Toellner expressed his gratitude to the Council, stating that
he looked forward to a greater Fire Department and would be most happy
to do anything requested of him.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes
of the regular meeting of December 4, 1972.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt and regularly
carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1972,
be approved as submitted.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there was a motion approving the
regular claims as submitted for payment.
Councilman Boblitt moved that the regular claims, totaling $106,239.20,
be approved for payment.
Councilman Borba stated that before he would second the motion,
questioned the claim for VWR Scientific.
Councilman Borba then seconded the motion with the exception of the
claims as submitted for luncheons, VTN and VWR Scientific.
Councilman Ahern requested information concerning the monies budgeted
for VTN.
Lengthy discussion followed concerning the comparison of work being
performed by VTN and in-house management and the savings involved.
In answer to Councilman Ahern, Director of Ecological Development Hull
explained the fact sheet as prepared by Finance Director Alario.
Councilman Ahern next questioned a charge for a study for an Orange
Avenue drain and this was explained by Director Hull.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp stated that there was a motion and second and
requested Council's pleasure.
Councilmen Boblitt and Steinkamp voted in approval of the regular claims
and Councilmen Ahern and Borba against approval of the regular claims.
Councilman Mammini was absent.
REGULAR CLAIMS:
(CONTINUED)
The approval of the regular claims of the meeting of December 18, 1972
was ordered continued to the next regular meeting.
PARKING DIST.
NO. I CLAIMS.:
Vice Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there was a motion approving the
claims as submitted for Parking District No. I for payment.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly
carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking DistriCt No. I,
totaling $9.57, be approved for payment.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The next item was the continued Public Hearing - Appeal from Planning
Commission Policy Statement regarding Frontyard Landscaping in the
Planned Community and Planned Unit Development.
Since this matter was scheduled for Council's agenda of January 2,
1973, Vice Mayor Steinkamp again continued the Public Hearing.
RESO ESTABL I SH-
I NG SALARY
SCHEDULES
1972-73:
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The next item was the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
SALARY SCHEDULES AND INCREASES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1972-73."
Discussion followed concerning the specific recommendations from the
office of the City Manager, wage negotiation meetings and cost of
living increases after which, at the request of City Manager Dreisbach
and as there were no objections, Vice Mayor Steinkamp continued the
resolution to the next regular meeting.
RESO. NO. 5993
APPROVING SPECS
CALL FOR BIDS
FOR FIRE HOSE:
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which comes at the
recommendation of the City Manager and Fire Chief after which Councilman
Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING
SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR FIRE HOSE."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NO. 5994 The next resolution for Council's attention awarded the contract for
AWARD OF CONTRACT the improvements of Westborough Park, Phase II.
IMP. WESTBOROUGH
PARK I1: Director of Ecological Development Hull explained the areas of work
~.~ which had been performed and declared the bids received with the lowest
~]]~,~ bid submitted by Collishaw Corporation with the bid of $111,488.00,
and recommended award to the Collishaw Corporation.
Discussion followed concerning the advisability of certain improvements
in the area after which Councilman Boblitt introduced the resolution
entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT IMPROVEMENTS FOR WEST-
BOROUGH PARK - II, WESTBOROUGH BLVD, AND GALWAY DRIVE, SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 1972."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NO. 5995
IN HONOR OF
JUDGE JOSEPH
A. BRANSON:
City Attorney Noonan presented the resolution honoring Judge Joseph A.
Branson on his retirement after seventeen years of service, for Council's
cons i derat ion.
Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION IN
HONOR OF JUDGE JOSEPH A. BRANSON."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patric, E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NO. 5996
DES I GNAT I NG C I TY
OFFICIALS TO USE
REVOLVING FUND:
/
Deputy City Attorney John Shaw explained the next resolution as a com-
panion resolution to the ordinance listed on the evening's agenda for its
second reading and adoption, authorizing City officials to draw upon
revolving fund.
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RESO. NO. 5996
(CONTI NUED)
In answer to Councilman Ahern, City Manager Dreisbach explained that
the revolving fund would be used only for legitimate appropriate funds.
Further discussion followed concerning the functions of the Finance
Department and the responsiblities for maintenance of the revolving fund.
Councilman Ahern suggested that an amendment be made to the resolution
to have a breakdown of expenditures from the revolving fund be made
available to Council.
As there were no objections, Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution
entitled: 'A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO
DRAW UPON REVOLVING FUND."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NO. 5997
ESTABLISHING
COST FOR STORAGE
ABANDONED
SHOPPING CARTS:
Deputy City Attorney John Shaw explained the next resolution as dealing
with shopping-cart aspect of a total problem, further explaining the
procedure involved.
Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING REASONABLE COSTS OF STORAGE, CARE, AND CUSTODY OF ABANDONED
SHOPPING CARTS."
Further discussion followed concerning previous experiences and notifi-
cation of abandoned carts after which roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba
and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NO. 5998 City Attorney Noonan explained that the next matter is a series of
APPROVING PLANS resolutions concerned with the City's wastewater treatment plant im-
& SPECS; CALL provements and would be broken down to three projects.
FOR BIDS FOR
PROJECT NO. I Director of Ecological Development Hull explained that i.n requesting
WASTEWATER TREAT- approval from the Environmental Protection Agency, Water Quality Control
MENT PLANT IMP. Board and Army Corps of Engineers, notification had come after the
(1972): agenda was closed~ that it was eminent that the City would be issued
~7 Corps of Engineers' Permit and it was recommended that the City pro-
~]~t~0 ceed with bidding. He explained that in going to bid now, the City
would realize a savings of 5 to 10% on a six million dollar contract.
Further discussion followed among Councilman Ahern, Director Hull and
City Attorney Noonan concerning consideration of Council for only listed
agenda items, recent notification by the Federal Government and urgency
of the clean water project.
Councilman Ahern introduced the first of the resolutions entitled:
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK
AND CALLING BIDS FOR PROJECT UNIT NO. I, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS (1972)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mar~:ini.
RESO. NO. 5999
APPROVING PLANS
& SPECS; CALL
FOR BIDS FOR
PROJECT NO. 2
OUTFALL FORCE
MAIN (1972):
Councilman Ahern introduced the second Of the series of resolutions
entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHO-
RIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR PROJECT UNIT NO. 2, OUTFALL
FORCE MAIN (1972)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
C~rdon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
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RESO. NO. 6000 Councilman Ahern introduced the last of the three resolutions entitled:
APPROVING PLANS "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK
& SPECS; CALL AND CALLING BIDS FOR PROJECT UNIT NO. 3, SUBMARINE OUTFALL (1972)."
FOR BIDS FOR
PROJECT NO. 3 Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
SUBMARINE OUTFALL Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
(1972):_~0~,7 Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NC. 6001 Deputy City Attorney Shaw at this time stated ~hat the resolution that
DESIGNATING CITY was listed as an Item from Staff was ready for Council's consideration
OFFICIALS AUTHO- and would authorize the City Manager and Director of Finance to examine
RIZED TO EXAMINE the Board of Equalization Sales Tax records in Sacramento.
SALES TAX,RECORDS:
Discussion followed concerning the previous resolution which designated
~q~ the City Manager only and his designee and the new resolution, including
· the Director of Finance and his designee.
Councilman Ahern suggested that every Councilman have the same opportunity
since they represent the people.
Further discussion followed concerning the inclusion of the City Clerk's
name as an authorized person.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp requested Council's pleasure after which Councilman
Boblitt introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CITY OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO EXAMINE THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION SALES
TAX RECORDS."
Councilman Ahern stated that he like to add the names of the City
Treasurer, City Clerk and anyone on the City Council who might have
time to check the tax records, to those of the City Manager and Finance
Director.
Councilman Boblitt stated that he had no objections to the amendment.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba and Gordon T. Boblitt. Noes, Councilman Warren
Steinkamp. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
ORD. NO. 644 Vice Mayor Steinkamp ordered the title of the ordinance read.
AMENDING ORD. 564 title of the ordinance was read.
CITATION SYSTEM:
2nd Reading/
Ado0tion
,J3
The
Deputy City Attorney Shaw explained the ordinance and advised the City
Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman
Boblitt moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived
and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only,
seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Boblitt moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 564, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION
OF CITATION SYSTEM," 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, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
ORD. NO. 645 Vice Mayor Steinkamp ordered the title of the ordinance read. The
PROVIDING FOR title of the ordinance was read.
CARE, DISPOSI-
TION, DESTRUC- Deputy City Attorney Shaw explained the ordinance and advised the City
TION OF UNCLAIMED Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman
PROPERTY:
2nd Readiag/
Adoption
>5-/03
Boblitt moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived
and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only,
seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by unanimous vote.
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ORD. NO. 645
(CONTINUED)
ORD. NO. 646
CREATING REVOL-
VING FUND &
REPEALING
ORD. 291:
2nd Reading/
Adoption
REPORT RE
CIRCLE COURT
LEVEE:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY P.G. & E. CO:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY GAlL WENZEL:
OZ%
Councilman Boblitt moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR CARE, DISPOSTION AND DESTRUCTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY,"
the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted,
seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp ordered the title of the ordinance read. The
title of the ordinance was read.
Deputy City Attorney Shaw explained the ordinance and advised the City
Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman
Boblitt moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived
and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only,
seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Boblitt moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
CREATING REVOLVING FUND FOR USE BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE 291 ENTITLED, 'AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
REVOLVING FUND FOR THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,'"
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, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
The next item was the report dated December 4, 1972 from the Department
of Ecological Development regarding Circle Court Levee.
City Attorney Noonan at this time explained to Council the analysis
made by Director hull and from a sketch, explained how the berm along
the north border of Mazzanti property acts to retart waters, resulting
in flooding in the agricultural area.
Further discussion followed concerning the California Water Company's
pumo in the field and City's concern of caoacity.
City Attorney Noonan recommended Council consider the installation of
a dike on the assumption that the ademuacy will be provided for.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp stated that, at the request of the Department of
Ecological Development, this matter be continued to the Study Session
of January 3, 1973.
There being no objections, it was so ordered.
Further discussion followed concerning the waters forced into Commercial
Avenue, the routing and ponding of waters and alternate solutions of
the problem.
The next item was the claim as filed against the City by the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for alleged damages as a result of cable dig-in.
Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern 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 Sections 913, 915.4 and
other related sections of the Government Code.
The next claim as filed by Miss Gall Wenzel for alleged damages to her
vehicle as a result of street work was considered by Council.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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 sections 913, 915.4 and
other related sections of the C~vernment Code.
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CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim as filed against the City by the law firm
BY BOCCI AND of Bocci and Modena on behalf of Burkhardt Manufacturing Company for
MODENA ON BEHALF alleged damages as a result of flooding of Colma Creek.
BURKHARDT MFG.:
Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly
c~O~ ~ 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 Sections 913, 915.4 and
other related sections of the C~vernment Code.
CLAIM AS FILED The next matter for Council's attention was the claim as filed by
BY JOHN A. PUTKEY John A. Putkey, Esq., on behalf of Milo and Annabelle Farnsworth for
ON BEHALF OF
MILO & ANNABELLE
FARNSWORTH:
alleged damages as a result of flooding.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and reqularly
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~vernment Code Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the C~vernment Code.
CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim as filed by John A. Putkey, Attorney at Law,
BY JOHN A. PUTKEY on behalf of Elma C. Crouch for alleged damages or loss as a result
ON BEHALF OF of Colma Creek flooding.
ELMA CROUCH:
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
¥~-~(~7~ ~ 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim as filed by the law office of John A.
BY JOHN A. PUTKEY Putkey on behalf of Mrs. Elsie Pollastrini for alleged damages as
ON BEHALF OF a result of flooding.
ELSIE POLLASTRINI:
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED The next claim for Council's attention was filed by John A. Putkey,
BY JOHN A. PUTKEY Esq., on behalf of Donald and Jayne Matthews for alleged damages as
ON BEHALF OF
OONALD AND JAYNE
MATTHEWS:
a result of flooding.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the C~vernment Code.
CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim as filed against the City by John A.
BY JOHN A. PUTKEY Putkey, Esq., on behalf of Frank and Elizabeth Soltis for alleged
ON BEHALF OF
FRANK AND ELIZA-
BETH SOLTIS:
f Iood Damages.
Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern 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~vernment Code Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED
BY LEONARD HARDY
ON BEHALF OF
JAMES MATARAGAS:
The next claim against the City was filed by the law office of
Leonard G. Hardy on behalf of James Mataragas for alleged water
damages to personal property.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
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CLAIM AS FILED
BY LEONARD HARDY
ON BEHALF OF
CHARLES O. BLOOM:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY JOHN PUTKEY
ON BEHALF OF
PETER AND LULU
CIACHETTI:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY McCARTHY &
PERILLAT ON
BEHALF OF
SARACCO TANK &
MFG. CORP:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY McCARTHY &
PERILLAT ON
BEHALF OF
SULLIVAN'S GMC:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY McCARTHY &
PERILLAT ON
BEHALF OF
KRANSCO MFG.:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY X. TRAGOUTSIS
ON BEHALF OF
DLM LAND CO.:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY X. TRAGOUTSIS
ON BEHALF OF
PREZANT CO.:
The next item was the claim against the City as filed by the law office
of Leonard G. Hardy on behalf of Charles O. Bloom for alleged damages
to property as a result of flooding.
Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
The next claim for Council's attention was filed by John A. Putkey, Esq.,
on behalf of Peter and Lulu Giachetti for alleged damages as a result
of flooding.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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~vernment Code Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
The next item was the claim againstithe City as filed by the law office
of McCarthy & Perillat on behalf of Saracco Tank & Mfg. Corp., for
alleged damages as a result of Colma Creek flooding.
Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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~vernment Code Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the C~vernment Code.
The next matter for Council's consideration was the claim as filed
against the City by McCarthy & Perillat, Attorneys at Law, on behalf
of Sullivan's GMC for alleged flood damages.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
The next item was the claim as filed by McCarthy & Perillat, ATtorneys
at Law, on behalf of Kransco Manufacturing, Inc., for alleged damages
as a result of Colma Creek flooding.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
The next matter was the claim as filed by the law office of Xenophon
Tragoutsis on behalf of DLM Land Company, Inc., for alleged flood damages.
Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
The next item was the claim as filed against the City by the law office
of Xenophon Tragoutsis on behalf of Prezant Company for alleged damages
as a result of Colma Creek flooding.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
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CLAIM AS FI LED
BY HARTFORD INS.
ON BEHALF OF
PETE MAZZANTI:
REQUEST OF
J.H. SNYDER CO.
RELEASE OF BONDS
LANDSCAPE ARCHI-
TECT'S FEE:
REPORT OF
SUNSHINE GARDENS
COMM I TTEE:
The next item was the claim as filed by the Hartford Insurance Company
on behalf of their insured, Pete Mazzanti, for alleged damages as a
result of Colma Creek flooding to personal property.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt 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 Sections
913, 915.4 and other related sections of the P~vernment Code.
The next item was the request of J. H. Snyder Company dated November 30,
1972 for release of bonds for landscape architect's fee to prepare
landcape specifications and drawings for Common Greens - Westborough-
West Park 3B and 3C.
In answer to Vice Mayor Steinkamp's inquiry if everything was in order,
Director of Ecological Developmen Hull recommended release of the bonds
which were for architectural fees in the amount of $15,000 and stated
that the City still hold bonds in excess of $300,000 for completion
of the green areas.
Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly
carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Ecological Develop-
ment be approved and accepted and the Performance, Labor and Material
Bond No. 075711 in the amount of $8,100, West Park 3B; Performance,
Labor and Material Bond No. 079262 in the amount of $7,800, West Park
3C be released.
The next matter for Council's consideration was the report of the
Sunshine Gardens Committee.
Director Hull commented on the recent meeting held December 6, 1972
by the committee at which time he and Deputy City Attorney John Shaw
were present as City's representatives. He read in full the Staff Repor%
Discussion followed concerning ownership of the lands and responsibil-
ities of ownership at which time City Attorney Noonan explained that a
larger area drained into lands owned by the school district and stated
that City could explore contribution methods with some of these owners.
Director Hull stated that the committee was requesting that City Staff
proceed with asking the property owners to implement a project.
Discussion followed after which Councilman Steinkamp stated that if
there were no objections, he would direct the department enter with
legal staff into negotiations with other agencies to determine if it is
feasible to go on a broader scale as recommended.
Councilman Ahem moved that City proceed with the project to prevent
other problems from occurring.
Councilman Boblitt inquired as to the cost and was told it would be
in the range of a magnitude of $50,000.
Further discussion followed after which Vice Mayor Steinkamp stated that
the matter could be referred back to the department for consultation
with staff for further study.
Director Hull recommended that staff go back and negotiate with the
property owners to see if it is possible for school district to install
this line and other areas to contribute and report back to Council.
Lengthy discussion followed concerning County lands, waters from San
Bruno Mountain, siltation from recent tilling, restriction of acceptance
points of flood waters after which City Attorney Noonan requested ex-
ploration with the land owners and County in that area and try to
arrive at a financial solution.
As there were no objections, it was so ordered.
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REPORT OF COLMA
CREEK COMMITTEE:
The next item was the report of the Colma Creek Committee.
Director Hull stated that this committee was made up of II people,
including 2 staff members and met for the first time December 14, 1972.
He read the report in full.
Director Hull read the names of the committee members and stated that
they were requesting more members on the committee who were voters
in the City.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp invited all concerned citizens to apply for
membership to this committee which meets on the first Wednesday of
each month at 5:00 p.m.
ITEMS FROM
STAFF:
Vice Mayor Steinkamp asked if there were any Items from Staff.
City Attorney Noonan at this time presented the resolution in memory
of Mrs. Cecille McCormick, deceased, a recordation of the City's
appreciation for her contribution to the welfare of the City of
South San Francisco.
REO. NO. 6002 Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled:
IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF CECILLE McCORMICK, DECEASED."
CECILLE ~*n CORMICK:
ITEMS FROM
COUNC I L:
INOUIRY RE
BATTALION CHIEF
EXAMINATION:
"A RESOLUTION
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, and'Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Vice Mayor Steinkamp asked if there were any Items from Council.
Councilman Borba inquired as to the status of the Battalion Chief's
examination.
City Manager Dreisbach stated that there were no successful candidates
and the examination had been readvertised; and would be held on
January 20, 1973, and would be a closed promotion.
Councilman Ahern at this time commented on the recently appointed Fire
Chief and the fine quality of the present Fire Department and Personnel,
objecting to the selection from outside the forces of the City.
Councilman Boblitt explained the procedure of the testing and Council's
knowledge of the examination.
GOOD AND WELFARE: Vice Mayor Steinkamn next invited anyone present to speak under
Good and Welfare.
PETITION SIGNED Mr. Frank Gillis, representing Local 1507 I.A.F.F., presented a
BY LOCAL 1507 Petition signed by the total membership of Local 1507 I.A.F.F. expressing
I.A.F.F. dissatisfaction of the recent appointment of Fire Chief. He commented
~-(~)~) on the insecurity felt by the department; then presented a letter dated
LETTER PUBLISHED December 18, 1972 as addressed to the Citizens of the City of South
OBJECT I NG TO
APPOINTMENT OF
FIRE CHIEF.
San Francisco, which would be published in the newspaper, concerning
their objections.
Mr. Gillis commented on the recent testing and requested Council review
its employee personnel policies and come up with one more equitable
to its employees.
I NQU I RY RE
LESKO FLOODING
PROBLEM:
COMMENTS RE
FIRE CHIEF
APPO I NT ,...~T:
Mrs. Lesko, 211 Orange Avenue, inquired as to the progress or solution
of her flooding problem.
Director Hull reported that he had unsuccessfully tried to contact
Mrs. Lesko and would report back to Council after discussion with her.
Councilman Borba at this time expressed his disoleasure at the recent
appointment of the Fire Chief from outside the City forces, stating
that he felt it was due to their recent participation in the past
election.
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ADJOURNMENT .'
Vice Mayor Steinkamp asked if there were any more items to be dis-
cussed under Good and Welfare.
As there were none, Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman
Ahern and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 9:51 p.m.
APPROVED:
Vice Mayor
RESPECTFULLY SUBM I TTED,
A~t~g/City Clerk