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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-03-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1973 TIME: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: _Mayor Mammini called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. PLEDGE Of ALLE- GIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, and in the absence of Reverend Marlin Sampson, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, no Invocation was given. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp None MINUTES: Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1973 and the special meetings of March 8 and 9, 1973. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the Minutes as submitted for the regular meeting of February 20, 1973 and the special meetings of March 8 and 9, 1973 be approved as submitted. REGULAR BILLS MARCH 5, 1973: Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of March 5, 1973 as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the regular bills of March 5, 1973 be approved for payment. At the request of Councilman Borba, roll call vote was as follows: Councilman William Borba voted "Aye" on all of the bills and "No" on the luncheon bills. Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mamminl and Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none. REGULAR BILLS MARCH 19, 1973: Mayor Mammini then asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of March 19, 1973 as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the regular bills of March 19, 1973 be approved for payment. Councilman Borba requested a roll call vote, requesting information on the Voyager Travel Agency bill which was explained by the City Manager that it covered the flight to Washington for Vice Mayor Steinkamp, the Finance Director and himself to attend the United States Conference of Mayors. At the request of Councilman Ahern, Councilman Steinkamp summarized some of the meeting events after which roll call vote was as follows: Councilman William Borba voted "No" on the Voyager Travel Agency bill and luncheon bills, and "Aye" on the rest of the bills. Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none. ANTOINETTE LANE ST. OPENING PROJECT BILLS: Antoinette Lane Street Opening Project Bills: (a) Anza Pacific Corp.,bill dated December 19, 1972 in the amount of $1,060.00 f~r final billing per bid items. (b) Anza Pacific Corp,, bill dated December 22, 1972 in the amount of $330.00 for Cha. nge Order No. I. 236 ANTOINETTE LANE ST. OPENING PROJECT BILLS: (CONTINUED) Antoinette Lane Street Opening Project Bills: (Continued) Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem that the bills as submitted for Antoinette Lane Street Opening Project be paid. Discussion followed concerning the Change Order and Council's being made aware of these items prior to approval after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. ORD. NO. 647 ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR FORMATION Of, RECOGNITION OF, COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: 2nd Reading/ Adoption At the request of City Manager Drelsbach, Council considered the ordinance out of order so that Mr. Sizoo who was present would not have to be delayed. After an explanation by Deputy City Attorney John Shaw, Mr. Sizoo and Mr. Gillis of Local 1569 AFSC&ME CIO-AFL stated they were in agree~nt with the contents of the ordinance. Mayor Mammlni ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. DepUty City Attorney Shaw then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by 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 passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council~n Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp, Noes, none, Absent, none. PUBLIC HEARING The next item was the Notice of Proposed Vacation of a Portion of PROPOSED VACATION Streets Rights of Way adjacent to Block 2, 4 and 5 in Westborough- PORTION OF STREET West Park Unit No. I (Proposed Braewood-Westborough Condominium R. O.W. ADJACENT BLOCK 2, 4, 5 WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK # I (BRAEWOOD COND. PROJECT NO. 2) RESO. NO. ORDERi N(~ VACA- TI ON OF PORT IONS OF STREET (PUBLIC HEAR.) Project No. 2). Mayor Mammlni declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if there were any protests. As there were no written or oral protests, the Public Hearing was declared closed. The first resolution was explained by Deputy City Attorney Shaw, after which the resolution was Introduced by Councilman STeinkamp and entitled: "A RESOLUTION ORDERING VACATION OF PORTIONS OF STREETS ADJACENT TO BLOCKS 2, 4 AND 5 IN WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT NO. I (BRAEWOOD- WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM 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. RESO RE FINAL MAP BRAEWOOD WESTBOROUGH COND. PROJECT NO. 2: The next resolution for Council's attention was entitled: "A RESO- LUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP, BRAEWOOD-WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. 2, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA." Deputy City Attorney Shaw reported that City Attorney Noonan had stated that Planning Commission had not approved the Final Map as yet and the resolution should be withdrawn at this time. As there were no objections, it was so ordered. -2- 3/19/73 RESO RE AUTHO~ RIZING EXCHANGE OF LAND WITH BRAEWOOD CORP.: RESO. NO. 6049 ESTABLISHING A PRECISE PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT: RESO. NO. 6050 SUPPORTING PACIFICA'S LAW- SUIT - S.F. JAIL: RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: RESO. NO. 6051 pROVIDING FOR HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNI. ELECTION: CLAIM AS FILED BY BELL, TRUMP, SHEPPARD ON BE- HALF OF TREASURE ISLAND TRAILER COURT: CLAIM AS FILED BY BELL, TRUMP, SHEPPARD ON BE- HALF OF HAMLIN COMPANY: The next resolution was entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF PARCELS OF LAND WITH BRAEWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND ACTS RELATED THERETO (BRAEWOOD-WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. 2)." Deputy City Attorney Shaw stated that this resolution too had not been approved by the Planning Co~nission and should be withdrawn. Mayor Mammini so ordered as there were no objections. Deputy City Attorney John Shaw explained the resolution after which, through the use of a projector, explained in detail what they reso- lution proposed to do. Councilman Stelnkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION ESTABLISHING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE PROCESSING OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS AND MUNICIPAL PLATS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND THE APPURTENANT GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE RESOURCES AGENCY." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Deputy City Attorney Shaw explained the next resolution. Brief discussion followed al*er which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF PACIFICA'S PUBLIC NUISANCE LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF TO PROHIBIT OPERATION OF SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY JAIL AND AUTHORIZATION TO CITY ATTORNEY TO JOIN CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AS PARTY PLAINTIFF TO SAID SUIT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mayor Mammini declared a recess at 9:00 p.m. for TV camera retaping. Mayor Mammini recalled the meeting to order at 9:07 p.m., with all Council present. The next resolution was explained by Deputy City Attorney Shaw after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ON THE 22ND DAY O~ MAY. Iq7~. DESIGNATING AND CONSOLIDATtNGPRECINCTSi DESIGNATINGPOLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT ELECTION OFFICERS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Bell, Trump & Sheppard, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Treasure Island Trailer Court and Motel Corporation for alleged.flood damages. Councilman Borba 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 Not~ce 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 as filed by Bell, Trump & Sheppard, Attorneys at Lay, on behalf of Hamlin Company (1700 El Camino Real) for alleged flood damages was the next matter for Council's consideration. -3- 3/19/73 HAMLI N CLAIM: (CONTINUED) Councilman Borba 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. CLAIM AS FILED BY RICHARD R. TURPIN: The next Item was the claim as filed by Richard Rolland Turpin for alleged damages to his vehicle as a result of floo~ng on January 16, 1973. 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 Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY BOCCI AND MODENA ON BEHALF OF THE BOX FACTORY: The claim as filed by the law office of Bocci and Modena on behalf of The Box Factory for alleged damages as a result of flood waters was the next item for Council. Councilman Borba 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 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY BOCCI AND MODENA ON BEHALF OF A-I SANITA- TION CO.: The next item was the claim as filed by Bocci and Mode~a, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of A-I Sani~tion Co,, for alleged flood damages. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem 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 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY BOCCI AND MODENA ON BEHALF OF LUBRIVAN CO.: The next matter for Council's attention was the claim as filed by Bocci and Modena~ Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Lubrivan Company for alleged damages as a result of flood waters. 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 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY BOCCI AND MODENA ON BEHALF OF VIOLETTE MOTORS: The next item was the claim as filed against the City by Bocci and Modena, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Violette Motors for alleged damages as a result of flooding. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and ~e 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 BOCCI AND IV~DDENA ON BEHALF OF BURKHARDT MFG. CO.: The claim as filed by Bocci and Modena, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Burkhardt Manufacturing for alleged flood damages was the next matter for Council's consideration. 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 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim as filed by Bocci and Modena, Attorneys at BY BOCCI AND Law, on behalf of Rowen's Machine Shop for alleged damages as a result MODENA ON BEHALF of flooding. OF ROWEN' ~ MACH I NE SHOP: -4- .~ .... ~ 3/19L73 ROWEN'S CLAIM: (CONTINUED) Councilman Ahem 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 914, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. MATTER OF UPDATING ANNEX- ATION MAPS: C'o O The next to be considered by Council was the matter of updating Annexation Maps. Brief explanation was given by the Director of Ecological Development after which Council a~an Steinkamp moved, seconded by' Councilman Ahern that the maps be updated. Further discussion followed after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. City Manager Dreisbach then requested that the sum of $5,000 be transferred from the unappropriated reserve to the appropriate account. Councilman Steinkamp so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried. DEPARTMENTAL STATUS REPORTS: The Department Status Reports were next considered: (a) Department of Ecological Development (b) Police Department (c) Fire Department (d) Finance Department. Each of the Departments read RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: The report of the Finance Department was interrupted at 10:05 p.m. for TV camera retaplng after which it was continued at 10:17 p;m., when the meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mammini, with all Council present. ITEMS FROM STAFF: There being no communications, Mayor Mammini then asked if there were any items from Staff. ACCEPTANCE OF WEST PARK COMMON GREEN 3B: City Manager Dreisbach at this time brought up the matter of the acceptance of the Common Greens in West Park 3B which was before Council at their last meeting and continued, stating that an engineer had been selected and that a report was due on Wednesday. Discussion followed at which time Mr. Henry Richman of J. H. Snyder Company requested acceptance as the installation met all of the City's requirements. Mr. Anderson of the Homeowners' group stated he had no objections to acceptance if the improvements met all of the City's requirements. Further discussion followed after which Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Common Greens be accepted. ~TEMS FROM CO'UNCIL: The next matter was Items from Council. Mayor Mammini offered for Council's confirmation the reappointment of Messrs. Mario Cutrufelli and Robert Reid to succeed themselves as Members of the Housing Authority. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the reappolntments of Messrs. Marlo Cutrufelli and Robert Reid to succeed themselves as Members of the Housing Authority by Mayor Mamminl be confirmed. COMMENTS RE PERSONNEL BD.: In answer to Councilman Borba, Deputy City Attorney Shaw informed him as to the number of Members on the Personnel Board and what required a quorum. -5- 3/19/73 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: P.~ ~) ( CONT I NUED ) COMMENTS RE NEWS COVERAGE: GOOD WELFARE: COMMENTS RE FLOODING TO LESKO PROPERTY: COMMENTS RE POLITICAL SIGNS: Brief discussion followed concerning the functions of this commission. Councilman Ahem at this time from a prepared statement summarized the news coverage which was made concerning Council's activities by the local press as well as the employees who have left the City's services. There being nothing further, Mayor Mammini asked if anyone wished to speak under Good and Welfare. Mrs. Inez Lesko at this time brought up the matter of flooding as it affected her property, requesting some solution. After discussion, Mrs. Lesko was informed that this was one of the projects that the City would consider at the time the Capital Im- provement Budget was being discussed. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented as well on the news cove rage. Mr. F. Allen We instein, 332 Susie Way, commented on the political signs which would start to appear, remarking on the effect they would have on the environment. He suggested that Council adopt some form of legislation to curb their use. Mayor Mammini suggested that the matter be brought up before the Planning Commission who controlled the sign ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ~;~ City 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.