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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-02-20REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1973 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: REGULAR CLAIMS: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Mammini called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence of Reverend Charles O'Neal of First Southern Baptist Church, no Invocation was given. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular mee, ing of February 5, 1973. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regu- larly carrled, ,ha, the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1973, be approved as submi,,ed. Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted. Mayor Mammlni stated that, before proceeding on with the matter of the approval of the regular claims, he!had:s~en~'several hours today with the City Attorney, City Manager and Director of Finance reviewing controversial claims and through the review, the claims were found to be in order and met the requirements of the contract with VTN. He further stated that If there were no further questions, he suggested a motion that all of these clatms be completely reviewed by an impartial certified public accountant and that the certified public accountant can meet with all members of the Council to review once and for all. He then called on the City Attorney who explained the review of the billings and what they coveked.; Lengthy discussion followed prior to the City Council's motion and after the motion had been made. During the discussion, Mayor Mammlnl suggested that Council should meet and discuss this matter with the City Manager after which Councilman Ahern offered the suggestion of Council holding Study Session meetings once a week for the discussion of such problems. Mayor Mammini then stated that such meetings could be held and included as part of his suggested motion. After further discussion, Mayor Mammini suggested that the motion is for the purpose of setting up again Study Sessions, also that a committee be formed for a complete audit and report back to the Council of the total VTN activities; statlng that if Council wished, he would participate In it as well as the City Attorney, also that Councilmen Ahern and Borba could participate. Councilman St®inkamp then so moved on the Mayor's suggested motion after which Councilman Ahern stated that he would second the motion but felt that an audit was not necessary. At the request of Councilman Borba, roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Borba voted "Aye" on the Study Session, "No" on the audit. REGULAR CLAIMS: (CONTINUED) Councilman Ahem stated that he felt the same way, that the audit was not necessary, voting "Aye." Councilman Steinkamp voted "Aye" but without the Study Sessions. Mayor Mammini voted "Aye" on all. RECESS: Mayor Mammini declared a recess at 9:06 p.m., so that the TV cameras could be retaped. RECALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mammini recalled the meeting to order at 9:17 p.m., with all Council present. REGULAR CLAIMS: (CONTINUED) At the request of Councilman Borba, a brief explanation was given on some of the other claims listed for approval this evening, after which Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern ,hat the regular claims be approved for payment as submitted. At the request of Councilman Borba, roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Borba voted "No" on the VTN and luncheon claims~ Onet! re~ mining cla[l~$~r~,Aye;'-'-.~unc~(,~niPat~[~k~ E,:.Ahe~, E-. F~ank Mammini an~Wlrr~Steinka~p voted "Aye." Absent. none. RESO. NO. 6025 Mayor Mammini stated that if there were no objections, he would take DETERMINING U~ITS ou, of order the matter of a resolu, ion as it affec,ed Mr. Sizoo who WITHIN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS & ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES (MEYERS-MILIAS- BROWN ACT): was present to make a presentation and did'~o in order not to delay him any further. City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the resolution after which brief discussion followed between Mr. Sizoo and Mr. Frank Gillis, AFSC&ME. City Attorney Noonan then briefly explained the companion ordinance which followed af,er which Councilman Ahem introduced ,he resolu, ion entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CIl~f OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DETERMINING UNITS WITHIN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE TO VERIFY THAT SUCH ORGANIZATION DOES REPRESENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, VERI~ftNG THE OFFICIAL STATUS OF THE EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS, OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES AND RECOGNIZING SUCH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS (Meyers- Mllias-Srown Ac, Sec. 3508)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stetnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. ORDINANCE ES- TABL I SH I NG PRO- CEDURE FOR FORMAT ION OF EMPLOYEE ORGAN I ZAT IONS: I st Read Ing/ I ntroduct ion Mayor MamminI 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 procedure for introduction. Councilman Ahern moved that reading of the ordinance in Its entlrety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Stetnkamp and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE FORMATION OF, RECOGNITION OF, AND COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEE ORGAN- IZATIONS,'' the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be intro- duced, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren S,einkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. STONE~TE RIDGE UNIT ti ASSMT. DIST. CLAIMS: Stonegate Ridge Unit No. I Assessment District Claims: (a) County Clerk-Recorder claim dated January 9, 1973 in the amount of $11.00 for recording Amended Assessment Diagram. -2- 2/20/73 STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT #1ASSMT. DIST. CLAIMS: (CONTINUED) Stone,ate Ridge Unit No. I Assessment DistriCt Claims: (Continued) (b) County Clerk-Recorder claim dated January 31, 1973 in the amount of $11.00 for recording Corrected Amended Assessment Diagram. (c) Baker Graphics Inc., claim dated February 2, 1973 in the amount of $17.33 for printing services rendered. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Stonegate Ridge Unit No. I Assessment District, be approved as submitted. RESO. NO. 6026 COMMEND I NG R I CHARD BATTAGL 1A: At this time, Councilman Stelnkamp Introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RICHARD BATTAGLIA." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 6027 COMMENDING RONALD ERICKSON: The next resolution was introduced by Councilman Steinkamp and was entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RONALD ERICKSON." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp, Noes, none. Absent, noae. Mayor Mammlni at this time present to both Messrs. Battaglia and Erlckson the resolutions of commendation, extending his congratulations on behalf of the members of the City Council, after which he read the resolution In full. RESO. NO. 6028 DECLARING TER- MINATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY: ,:'/'--Iff After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING TER- MINATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Stetnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO, 6029 ACCEPTING~UIT- CLAIM DEED FROM GUY F. ATKINSON (R.R.AVE. LAND- SCAPE AREA): City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM GUY F. ATKINSON COMPANY (RAILROAD AVE LANDSCAPE AREA)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 6030 The resolution of award of contract for the Westborough Boulevard AWARb OF CONTRACT Extension Median Strip Landscaping was the next item for Council. WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXT. MEDIAN STRIP City Attorney Noonan stated that the bids had previously been declared LANDSCAPE DEVEL- OPMENT 1972: and the matter referred to the Beautification Committee for its comments and that the resolution was now In order for introduction. Brief discusslon followed at which time Director of Ecological Devel- opment Hull, in answer to the inquiry of Mr. David Friedenberg, ex- plained the safety device which provided for the safety of pedestrians and the reasons why they could not be used; further, that the roadway was still under the jurisdiction of the County of San Mateo and the City of South San Francisco had not Jurisdiction at this point. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENSION MEDIAN STRIP LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT - 1972." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. -3- 2/20173 RESO. NO. 6031 INTENT i ON TO VACATE PORT IONS OF STREETS ADJ. TO BLOCK 2, 4, 5 WESTBOROUGH- WEST PARK #1: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution of intention to vacate certain portions of streets in Westborough-West Park Unit No. I and which set the Public Hearing in the matter. Councilman STelnkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF STREETS ADJACENT TO BLOCKS 2, 4 AND 5 IN WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT NO. I (PROPOSED BRAEWOOD- WESTBOROUGH COND(OvtlNI~ PROJECT NO. 2)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOS RE C.C, & F. UNIT #2: At the request of City Attorney Noonan and as there were no objections, Mayor Mam~Ini ordered the resolutions entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHO- RIZING EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED TO CABOT, CABOT & FORBES CALIF- ORNIA PROPERTIES, INC. (CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2)" and "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REVISED AGREEMENT CONCERNING EASEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD (CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2)" removed and scheduled for a Study meeting. RESO. NO. 6032 ADOPTING GEN. PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES: After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman STeinkamp Introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 6033 AUIHORIZlN~' : ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT OF EASE- MENT FROM UTAH (DEEPWATER OUTFALL): RESO. NO. 60~4 AUIHORI'21NG ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FROM J. E. SEAGRAM & SONS, INC. (DEEPWATER OUTFALL)~ City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM UTAH INTER- NATIONAL INC. (OUTFALL FORCE MAIN PROJECT C-06-0656)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none, Absent, none. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Borba intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FROM JOSEPH E. SEAGRAM & SONS, INC. (OUTFALL FORCE MAIN PROJECT NO. C-06-0656)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammint and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. i-i~. 6035 City Attorney Noonan explained the contents of the resolution after AUIHO~IZING ~ITY which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: MGR. TO EXECUTE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ~MENTS RELATED DOCUMENTS RE TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL DISASTER ACT." ASSISTANCE UNDER FED. DISASTER ACT: Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, '~ ~ I H ~ William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammint and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ES- CROW FUNDS WESTBOROUGH CO. WATER DIST.: RESO. NO. 6036 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT - STONEGATE RIDGE: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSENT OF WESTBOROUGH COUNTY WATER DISTRICT." A, the request of Council'man Ahern, Mayor Mammlni ordered the reso- lution continued. After an explanation by City Attorney, Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (STONEGATE RIDGE RIGHT OF WAY AC(~UISITION)." -4- 2/20/73 RESO. NO. 6036: (CONTINUFD) RESO. NO. 6037 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM C.C. & F. (OUTFALL FROCE MAIN PROJECT) RESO. NO. 6038 CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION: RESO. NO. 6039 REOUESIING CO. CLERK TO RENDER ELEC. SERVICES: CLAIM AS FILED BY C. C. MOORE ESQ., ON BEHALF OF AAA AIR INC.: CLAIM AS FILED BY SAPATU ALA: 5 CLAIM AS FILED BY I~cCARTHY & PERILLAT ON BE- HALF OF BARBER- GREENE-TELSMITH: Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Wllliam A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FROM CABOT, CABOT & FORBES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES (OUTFALL FORCE MAIN PROJECT NO. C-06-0656)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council~n Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution regarding the calling for a special election and declaring the date after which Councilman Borba Introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION, DECLARING THE DATE THEREOF, ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE AND ESTABLISHING HOURS DURING WHICH POLLS SHALL BE OPEN." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini.and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Borba intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY CLERK OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED ELECTION SERVICES." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Manager Dreisbach at this time requested that the Council appropria,e $7;500 from the unappropriated reserve to the City Clerk's Election Budget. Councilman Ahern so moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried. The next matter was the claim as flied by Charles Cline Moore, Esq., on behalf of AAA Air, Inc., for alleged flood damages at I01 So. Maple Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regu,larly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance 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 against the City as filed by Sapatu Ala for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 202 Armour AVenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 913, 91:5.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The claim as filed against the City by McCarthy & Perillat, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Barber-Greene-Telsmlth Equipment Co., for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 320 Victory Avenue was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the CitY,s in- surance 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. -5- 2120173 CLAIM AS FILED BY McCARTHY & PERI LLAT ON BE- HALF OF BERL IN FOOD EQUI P. CO.: CLAIM AS FILED BY ROBERT P. BROWN: $ CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF B & C AUTO- MOT I VE: CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF DAL PORTO AND HEI~4ANN: CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF DE ALBA TILE: CLAIM AS FILED BY SADIE G. DOBBRATZ: CLAIM AS FILED BY GEORGE A. WEINKAUF, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF FLEXIBLE PLASTICS CORP: The next item was the claim as filed by McCarthy & Perillat, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Berlin Food Equipment Co., Inc., for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 43 So. Linden Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to t~City's in- surance 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 against the City by Robert Phydlth Brown for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 113 Francisco Drive. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's. in- surance 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 against the City was filed by Charles C. Moore, Attorney at Law, on behalf of R. E. Colhour, dba B & C Automotive, for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 431 So. Canal Street. Councilman Steinkemp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the Clty 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 Charles C. Moore, Esq., on behalf of Eugene Del Porto and Robert Hermann, dba Del Porto and Hermann, for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 429 So. Canal Street. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carrled, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance 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 sectlons of the Government Code. The next claim for City Council's attention was filed by Charles C. Moore, Esq., on behalf of De Alba Bros. Tile Co., Inc., for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 74 So. Linden Avenue. Councllman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance 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 claim as flied by Sadie G. Dobbratz for alleged damages suffered as a result of flooding at 950 Old Mlsslon Road was the next item. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance 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 against the City as flied by George A. Weinkauf, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Flexible Plastics Corporation for alleged damages~as a result of flooding at 132 So. Maple Avenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insu- rance 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. -6- 2/20/73 C,C. MOORE, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF GREG'S WELDING: CLAIM AS FILED BY The next item was the claim as filed by Charles Cline Moore, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Neal L. Gregory, dba Greg's Welding Service, for alleged flood damges at 429 So. Canal Street. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance 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 BELL, TRUMP & SHEPPARD, ON BEHALF OF HAMLIN (]~).: The claim against the City as filed by Bell, Trump & Sheppard, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Hamlin Company for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 1700 El Camino Real was the next item. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance 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 BY FRANK HROMEK 10/11/72: The next claim was filed by Frank ~romek, dba Frank's Phillips 66, for alleged damages as a result of flooding on October II, 1972 at 104 So. Spruce Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance cerrler 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 BY FRANK HROMEK I / 16/73: The next Item was the claim as filed by Frank Hromek, dba Frank's Phillips 66, for alleged damages as a result of flooding on January 16, 1973, at 105 So. Spruce Avenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councl,l;man Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY FRANK HROMEK 1/18/73: The next item was the claim as filed by Frank Rromek, dba Frank's Phillips 66, for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 105 So. Spruce Avenue on January 18, 1973. Councilman STeinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED The next matter was the claim as filed by Lucille M. Jack for alleged BY LUCILLE JACK: damages as a result of traffic incident due to storm conditions. Councilman Stetnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in~ surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to clalmant In accordance wlth Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ., ON BEHALF Of KEYSTONE AUTO- MOTIYE PLATING: The next item was the claim as filed by Charles C. Moore, Esq., on behalf of Keystone Automotive Plating Corp., for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 102 So. Maple Avenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. -7- 2/20/73 CLAIM AS FILED BY KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE PLATING CORP.: CLAIM AS FILED BY JAMES G. KILPATRICK: CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF SOUTH CITY BODY SHOP~ CLAIM AS FILED BY McCARTHY & PERILLAT ON BEHALF OF KEOFOED BODY MFG. CORP.: CLAIM AS FILED BY CAMPBELL, VANVOORHIS & BYBEE ON BEHALF OF KOLVI CONST.: CLAIM AS FILED BY VIRGINIA MALATESTA: CLAIM AS FILED BY HALL, HENRY, OLIVER & McREAVY ON BEHALF OF DON S. MATTHEWS, NATIONAL FLOOD INSURERS ASSN., FI?EMAN'S FUND: The next item was the claim as filed by Keystone Automotive Plating Corp., for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 102 So. Maple Ave. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carrled, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given ,o claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The claim as filed by James G. Kilpatrlck for alleged damages as a result of storm waters at 212 Alta Loma Drive was the next matter for Council's attention. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code, The next claim against the City was flied by Charles C. Moore, Esq., on behalf of Charles Knapp, dba South City Body Shop, for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 433 So. Canal Street. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The claim as flied by McCarthy & Perillat, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Koefoed Body Mfg. Corp., for alleged flood damages at 104 So. Linden Avenue was the next matter for Council's attention. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Covernment Code. The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Campbell, Van Voorhis & Bybee on behalf of Kolvi Construction Company for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 1361 San Mateo Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the C~)vernmant Code. The next item was the claim as flied by Virginia Malatesta for alleged damages as a result of storm waters at I00 Chestnut Avenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councllman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notlce be given to claimant In accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and otheritated sections of the Government Code. The next claim was filed by Hall, Henry, Oliver & McReavy, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Don S. Mat,hews, National Flood Insurers Assoc.. and Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies~ for alleged damages;. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be glven to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. -8- 2/20/73 CLAIM AS FILED BY HALL, HENRY, OLIVER & McREAVY ON BEHALF OF PETE MAZZANTI , NAT, FLOOD INS,, F I REMAN ' S FUND: CLAIM AS FILED BY WOODROW McDAN I EL: CLAIM AS FILED BY SCN~IP I N I , MORTARA & HARRI S ON BEHALF OF RLM COMPANY: CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. t~30RE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF NELSON-KENT REFRIGERATION: CLAIM AS FILED BY P.T.&T. CO.: CLAIM AS FILED BY J. A. PUTKEY, ESQo, ON BEHALF OF WlLHELMINA PETERSON: CLAIM AS FILED BY DEE LEISHHAN FOR PHILLIPS PETROLEUN C~: The next claim was flied by Hall, Henry, Oliver & McReavy, Attorneys at Law, on b~half of Pete Mazzanti, National Flood Insurers Assoc., and Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 820 Tennis Drive. Councilman Steinkamp n~ved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the clalm be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City AttOrney~ and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The claim as filed against the City by Woodrow McDaniel for alleged damages as a result of ~lt and storm waters at 164 Southcliff Drive was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to theCity's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The next Item was the claim as flied by Scamplni, Hortara & Harris, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Robert Mummert, dba RLM Company, for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 423 So. Canal Street. Councilman STeinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and reguJ'arly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The next Item was the claim as flied by Charles Cline Moore, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Nelson~Kent Refrigeration, Inc., for alleged damages as a result of flooding at I10 So. Maple Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The next item was the claim against the City as flied by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for alleged~i~ages to aerial cable as a result of flood repair work. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman 8orba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant In accordance with C~vernment Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The.next clalm was flied by John A. Putkey, Esq., on behalf of Wi.lhelmina Paterson for alleged damages due to flooding at 770 Circle Ct. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be glven to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The next matter was the claim as filed by Dee Leishman for' Phillips Petroleum Company for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 105 So. Spruce Avenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred ,o the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City At,orney; and Notice be given ,o clalman, In accordance with Government Code Sec, ions 914, 915.4 and o,her related sections of ,he Government Code. -9- 2/20/73 CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF L & B CON- TRACTORS '. The next item is the claim against the City as fi led by Charles C. Moore, Esq., on behalf of James Potter, dba L & B General Contractors, for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 106 So. Maple Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrler and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections gl4, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF BAY CITY FOUNDRY CO.: The claim as filed against the City by Charles C. Moore, Attorney at Law, on behalf of George Romoro, dba Bay City Foundry Company, for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 311 So. Canal Street was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to theCity's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the C~vernment Code, ON BEHALF OF ROWEN'S MACHINE SHOP: CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Bocci and BY BOCCI & MODENA Modena, ATtorneys at Law, on behalf of Gary Rowen, dba Rowen's Machine Shop, for alleged damages as a result 6f flood waters at 118 So. Maple Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant In accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF RYAN'S AUTOMOTIVE~ The next claim was filed by the law office of Charles Cline Moore on behalf of Gary G. Ryan, dba Ryan's Automotive, for alleged flood damages at I00 So. Maple Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY HALL, HENRY, OLIVER & McREAVY ON BEHALF OF SORICH BUCKET: The next item was the claim as flied by Hall, Henry, Oliver & McCreavy, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of A. W, Sorlch, dba Sorich Bucket, National Flood Insurers Assoc., and Flreman's Fund American Insurance Companies for alleged flood damages at 429 So. Canal Street. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried. ,ha, the claim be rejec,ed and referred to the Ci,y's in- surance carrier and ,o the office of ,he City A,torney; and Notice be given ,o claiman, in accordance with Government Code Sections 914. 915.4 and o,her related sections of ,he Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY C.C. MOORE, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF SPECIALTY FURNITURE SHOP: The next matter was the claim as filed against the City by the law firm of Charles C. Moore on behalf of Specialty Furniture Shop for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 36 So. Linden Avenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY BELL, TRUMP & SHEPPARD ON BEHALF OF TREASURE ISLAND TRAILER CT.: The claim as filed by the law office of Bell, Trump & Sheppard on behalf of Treasure Island Trailer Court and Motel Corporation for alleged damages due to flooding a, I?00 El Camino Real was ,he next matter for Council's attention. -I0- 2/20/73 CLAIM FILE BY TREASURE ISLAND TRAILER CT.: ( C~)NT I NUED) CLAIM AS FILED BY HALL, HENRY, Councilman Steinkamp moved~ seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried~ that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government COde Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The next item was the claim as filed by the law firm of Hall, Henry, Oliver, McReavy on behalf of United Plating Works, National Flood OLIVERY & McREAVY Insurers Assoc., and Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies for ON BEHALF OF UNITED PLATING WORKS, ETC.: all.eged flood damages at 34 So, Linden Avenue. Counci~,man Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related secti,ons of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Carrell Pitts BY CARRELL PITTS: for alleged personal injuries sustained while being incarcerated. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED The claim as filed by Earl Atkisson for alleged damages to'personal BY EARL ATKISSON: property as a result of flooding at 950 Old Mission Road was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sectlons of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY MIKE T. TAESALI: The next item was the claim as filed by Mike T. Taesali for alleged ~lcx~d damages to personal property at 200 Armour Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to theCity's in- surance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. - ERECTOR'S INC: The next item was the claim as filed by Commercial Union Assurance Company on behalf of their insured, Erector's Inc., for alleged flood damages at 45 So. Linden Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected because it was not filed within the time provided for in Government Code Section 911.2, the date of the damage having been alleged as October II, 1972 and the date of the receipt of the claim by January 23, 1973. CLAIM AS FILED BY RODOLFO E. QUEZADA: The next claim was flied by Rodolfo E. Ouezada against the City for alleged flood damages at 228 Alta Loma Drive. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected because it was not filed within the time provided for in C~vernment Code Section 911.2, the date of the damage having been alleged as October II, 1972, and the date of the receipt of the claim by January 22, 1973. CLAIM AS FILED BY ROBT. J. WILLIAMS ON BE- HAF OF ROBT. R. STRATTON: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Robert J. Williams, Esq., on behalf of Robert R. Stratt~a for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 950 Old Mission Road. -II- 2/20/7~ STRATTON CLA I M (CONT I NUED) Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected because it was not filed within the time proyided for in C~3vernment Code Section 911,2, the date of the damage haying been alleged as October II, 1972, and the date of the receipt of the claim by January 30, 1973. CLAIM AS FILED BY CONMERCIAL UNION CO. ON BEHALF OF S & Q CONSTRUC- TION CO.: The next item was the claim as filed against the City by Commercial Union Companies on behalf of their insured, S & 0 Construction Company for alleged damages as a result of flooding at 48 So. Linden Avenue. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the clalm be rejected because it was not filed within the'time provided for In Government Code Section 911.2, the date of the damage having been alleged as October II, 1972, and the date of the receipt of the claim by January 23, 1973. CLAIM AS FILED The claim as flied by The Hartford Insurance Company on behalf of HARTFORD INS. CO. theiw'.tmSured, Swinerton-Wallberg Co., for alleged damages as a result ON BEHALF OF of flooding at 91 So. Spruce Avenue was the next matter for Council. SWINERTON- WALLBERG CO.: Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the clalm be rejected because it was not filed within the time provided for in Government Code Section 911.2, the date of the damage having been alleged as October II, 1972, and the date of the receipt of the claim by February 8, 1973. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK; NOTICE OF COMPLETION POLICE STATION REMODELING: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 8, 1973 from the Director of Ecological Development recommending acceptance of work and requesting authorization to file Notice of Completion - Police Station Remodeling Project. Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman STelnkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Dlrector of Ecological Development be approved and accepted and authorization be granted to file Notice of Completion. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET L I GHT I NG KIMBALL WAY & E. GRAND AVE.: .,50 BO ,+. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 8, 1972 from the Director of Ecological Development recommending City accept for maintenance and operation the completed street lighting on Kimball Way and East Grand Avenue. Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the recom- mendation of the Director of Ecological Development be approved and accepted. COMMUNICATION The next matt~er was the communication dated January 16, 1973 from MRS. INEZ LESKO: Mrs. Inez Lesko concerning flooding conditions and corrective measures. Mrs. Lesko commented on the letter she had written to the City Council and the corrective steps suggested by the City, stating that she was not agreeable to the remedy in that it could cause a hazard for which she might be liable. Explanation was made by Mr. Hull concerning the proposed temporary relief and the cost and work necessary to correct the problem, after which he suggested that this be discussed at the time the Capital Improvement Budget was be~tng considered. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: REAPPOINTMENT OF MRS. SELLICK & MR. VOM STEEG TO REC. COM.: The first Item from Council was the matter of expiration of terms of Commissioners Mrs. Lura Sellick and Mr. Henry Vom Steeg to the Recreation Commission. Mayor Mammini requested that the reappointment of Mrs, Lura Sellick and Mr. Henry Vom Steeg to serve as Commissioners on the Recreation Commlssion. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the Mayor's reappolntment of Mrs. Lura Sellick and Mr. Henry Vom Steeg to the Recreation Commission be confirmed. -12- 2/2e/73 APPO I NTMENT TO REGIONAL PLAN- NING COMMITTEE: The next Item was the Appointment to Regional Planning Committee. Mayor Mammini asked if any member of the City Council would volunteer. Brief discussion followed after which, at the request of Councilman Borba, Mayor Mammini continued the matter to the next meeting. APPOINTMENT TO The appointment to the San Mateo Greater Highway Commi,tee was the SAN MATEO GREATER next matter for ~onslderation. H I GHWAY CO~.: ^PPOINIMENI 10 BEAUT I F I CAT I ON COM.: As there were no objections, this matter was also continued to the next regular meeting. The next Item from Council was the appointment to the Beautification Committee. Since there were no objections, this appointment was also continued to ~he next regular meeting. APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL DIST. COMMITTEE: REQUESTIT05~ HAVE MINORITY APPOINTED TO CITY COMMITTEES: The Appointment to Council District Committee was the next item. There being no objections, Mayor Mammini likewise continued the matter. Mayor Mammlni at this time suggested to the members of the City Council ,ha, members of minori,y groups be considered for appointments ,o City's comml,,ees, reques, ing tha, ,his matter be given publici,y in the newspapers wi,h a reques, ,ha, ,hey complete application forms and submit them to ,he Ci,y. Councilman STeinkamp so moved, after which Mr. Emilio Franko, Chairman of Trl-City Forum, presented a letter for appointment to the Beautifi- cation Committee, the letter being filed with the City Manager. COMMENTS RE STUDY FOR THE WIDENING OF A, B, C, IST, 2ND, 3RD STS.: NEED FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT ON HILLSIDE BLVD.: Councilman Steinkamp commented on the stUdy made by the Director of Ecological Development to his request for the widening of A, B and C Streets as well as First, Second and Third Streets. Brief discussion followed concerning the right of way which the City had and the methods by which this could be accomplished. Councilman Steinkamp then commented on the improvement for traffic need on Hillside Boulevard due to the increased amount on Randolph Avenue, suggesting that the County be contacted in this regard and that work commence on Its improvement. Director of Ecological Development Hull then briefly commented on the meeting which had been held with the County Engineer, the work which was proposed from the western City limits to its terminus near Airport Boulevard. At the suggestion of Council.man Ahern, this matter was set for one of the Council Study sessions. GOOD AND WELFARE: SUGGESTION TO PUT VTN ON BALLOT IN MAY: COMMENTS RE~ MINORITY APPT5. TO COMMITTEES; Mayor Mammini at this time invited anyone to speak under Good and Welfare. Mr. Jerry Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard suggested that, inclUded in the election ,o be held in May, there be placed on the ballot for the vote of the people, whether or not the services of VTN were desired. '4r. Arthur EIIlott, 14 Beverly Court, spoke on the matter of minority groups, commenting that there were a number of people of minority races within the City, who held degrees and would be good personnel for candidates for public office as well:as commissions. Mr. Wesley Slade, 2555 Donegal Avenue, commented on the lack of representation in the City by minorlty members. -13- 2/20/73 GOOD & WELFARE: (CONTINUED) COMPLA I NT RE FIRE ALARM RESPONSE: REQUEST FOR APPT. OF M I NOR I TY TO VACANT COUNC I L SEAT:5 )c~ 3 Mr. Slade then co~mented on the response time by the City's Fire Department in answering a fire alarm in Westborough. Mr. Slade was informed that this matter would be checked by the Depar,ment. Mr. Emilio Franko a, ,his ,ime reques,ed Council ,o consider rescinding their previous resolution in ,he calling of a special election ,o fill ,he vacancy in ,he Cify Council and appoin, a member of ,he mlnorl,y ,o ,his poslfion. There being no,hlng fur, her, Mayor Mammlnl adjourned ,he mae, lng ADJOURNNENT:._._._ at 11:12 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBNITTED: Cit~Clerk~ * Entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments~and comments are recorded on tape. The tape is on~ file in the office of the City Clerk and available for Inspection, review and copying. Documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public review, inspection and copying. -14- 2/20/7~