HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-05-21REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, MAY 21, 1973
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLE-
GIANCE TO FLAG
& INVOCATION:~
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the
Invocation was given by Reverend Carl E. Curtright of the First
Assembly of God Church.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba,
F. Frank Ma~ini and Warren Steinkamp
None
REGULAR BILLS:
Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp asked if ,here was a motion approving the
regular bills of May 21. 1973 as submi,,ed for paymen,.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the regular
bills be approved for payment as submitted.
Councilman Borba requested a roll call vote which was as follows:
Councilman Borba "No" on the luncheon bills and VTN claim, "Aye" on
all the remaining claims; Councilmen Ahem, Mammini and Steinkamp,"Ayes."
Discussion then followed at which time Councilman Mammini stated that
Councilman Borba would have to vote either in favor or opposed.
Councilman Borba then voted "No."
RESO. NO. 6076
AUTHORIZING RE-
IMBURSEMENT OF
COSTS ADVANCED
ANTOINE3-rE LANE
ST. PROJECT:
53'7
City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution concerning the
reimbursement of costs advanced in the Antoinette Lane Street Opening
Project Assessment District.
Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Mammini Introduced
the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF
COSTS ADVANCED ANTOINETTE LANE STREET OPENING PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT2~
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. NO. 6077 The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum from Director of Finance
AWARD OF (~ONTRACT Edward Alario submitting compilation of bids and recommendation for
3 DUMP TRUCKS: two 18,000 G.V.W. Dump Trucks and one G.V.W, Dump Truck.
Director of Finance Alarlo declared the bids received and recommended
tha, award be made to Arata International Trucks with ,he bid of
$19,491.97
Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TWO 18,000 B.V.W. DUMP TRUCKS AND ONE G.V.W.
DUMP TRUCK."
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. NO; 6078
URGING SOPPORI
OF LEGISLATION
NAT. SCIENCE &
POLICY PRIORITIES
ACT 1972:
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Mammini
introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT OF
LEGISLATION IDENTICAL TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND POLICY PRIORITIES
ACT OF 1972."
RESO. NO. 6078:
(CONTINU[D) ~
RESO. NO. 6079
RE INCREASE IN
COST OF MEAT
& OTHER FOOD
PRODUCTS:
RESO. NO. 6080
URGIN~ DELAY OF
PHASING OUT OF
EMPLOYEES AT
HUNTERS POINT
NAVAL STATION:
RESO. NO. 6081
APPROVING PLANS
& SPECS, CALL
FOR BIDS BEAU-
TIFICATION OF
RAILROAD AVE.:
RESO. NO. 6082
AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT WITH
CALIF. HIGHWAY
PATROL - TRAIN-
ING CLASSES:
RESO. NO. 6083
ESTABLISHING
POLICE DEPT. BAIL
TRUST FUNDr
RESO RE ANNEXATION
OF PORTION OF MKT.
ST. RR. R.O.W.:
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern
introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING INCREASE
IN COST OF MEAT AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
This was followed by a brief discussion.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which
Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO URGING DELAY
OF PHASING OUT OF EMPLOYEES AT HUNTERS POINT NAVAL STATION."
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 resolution was explained by City Attorney Noonan after
which Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE
WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR RAILROAD AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which
Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
POLICE DEPARTMENT - MOTORCYCLE TRAINING CLASS 1973."
Brief discussion followed concerning how many Police Officers
were to attend which was explained by Chief of Police Rosano.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution establishing a
Bail Trust Fund for the South San Francisco Police Department.
In answer to Councilman Ahern, Finance Director Alario explained
the nature of this account, after which Councilman Ahem introduced
the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT BAIL TRUST FUND."
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 resolution for Council's attention was entitled: "A RESO-
LUTION REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF THE MARKET STREET
RAILW/~RIGHT OF WAY."
Councilman Mammini moved that the matter be referred to the City
Manager for placement on a Study Session agenda or send it to. the
Planning Commission for their action, to be returned to City Council.
Councilman Ahern seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
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RESO. NO. 6084
AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF
RIGHT OF ENTRY
J. E. SEAGRAM -
OUTFALL FORCE
MAIN PROJECT
C-06-0656:
City Attorney Noonan stated that Resolutions Nos. I0 and II were
related and, in addition, there would be Resolutions Nos. 15 and 16 later.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Mammini intro-
duced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
A RIGHT OF ENTRY FROM JOSEPH E. SEAGRAM & SONS, INC., AND NUSBAUM-
LEVY COMPANY (OUTFALL FORCE MAIN PROJECT NO. C-06-0656)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E, Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp, No~s, none.
RESO. NO. 6085
AUTHRORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT OF EASE-
MENT J. E.
SEAGRAM 0 OUT-
FALL FORCE MAIN
PRJ. C-06-0656:
RESO. NO. 6086
DECLARING FORMAL
RECOGNITION
OF MAJORITY REP.
FOR RESPECTIVE
UNITS~
RESO. NO. 6087
APPROVING FINAL
MAP BRAEWOOD-
WESTBOROUGH #2:
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Mammini intro-
duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM JOSEPH E. SEAGRAM & SONS, INC., AND
NUSBAUM-LEVY COMPANY (OUTFALL FORCE MAIN PROJECT NO. C-06-0656)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Council-
man Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLAR-
ING FORMAL RECOGNITION OF MAJORITY REPRESENTATIVES FOR RESPECTIVE UNITS."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 15, 1973 from
Secretary to Planning Commission forwarding recommendation on approval
of Final Map of Braewood-Westborough Condominium Project No. 2.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern intro-
duced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP,
BRAEWOOD-WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. 2, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA."
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. NO. 6088 The next resolution was explained by City Attorney Noonan after which
AUTHORIZING EX- Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
CHANGE OF PARCELS AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF PARCELS OF LAND WITH BRAEWOOD DEVELOPMENT
WITH BRAWWOOD
DEVELOPMENT CO.:
CORPORATION, AND ACTS RELATED THERETO (BRAEWOOD-WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM
UNIT 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. NO. 6089
AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT OF EASE-
MENT C.C. & F.
SSF/SB WASTE
WATER P~OJECT:
50%7
RES~.~. NO. 609~
~UT~ORIZING
EXECUTION OF
QUITCLAIM DEED
TO C.C. & F.;
After an explanation by Acting Director of Ecological Development
Michael Wilson, Councilman Mammini Introduced the resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM CABOT, CABOT & FORBES -
SSF/SB WASTE WATER PROJECT."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which.Council-
man Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ-
ING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED TO CABOT, CABOT & FORBES."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none,
Absent, none.
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CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim against the City as fi led by William J.
BY W. J. SCHUMACHER Schumacher, Esq., on behalf of Al ice Peters for alleged damages -
ESQ., ON BEHALF OF restraint action.
ALICE PETERS:
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
~0~ 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 E. B. WATSON:
The next claim for Council's attention was filed by Edward B. Watson
for alleged damages - recreational incident.
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 913, 915.4 and
other related sections of the Government Code.
POLI CE COMMUN I -
CAT IONS BU I LD-
lNG:
The next matter was the Police Communications Building.
Councilman Mammini moved that, on the basis of the City Manager's
recommendation, we undertake the report that was forwarded and that
it be placed on a Study Session agenda and the report reviewed.
Discussion followed at which time City Manager Dre:isbach explained
the response to the advertisement having been received from only one
firm and was $1,200 higher than the VTN proposal.
Councilman Borba moved that award be made to the bidder who put in
the bid.
Further discussion followed concerning the award during which time
Councilman Mammini withdrew his motion.
Councilman Mammini asked if Councilman Borba would accept a modification
to his motion that if VTN would submit their proposal of $1,200 in
writing, award would be made to them.
Councilman Borba accepted the modification after which Councilman
Mammini seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
CALI FORN I A
WATER-LEVEE:
The next matter was the California Water Company-Levee.
Discussion followed during which Acting Director of Department of
Ecological Development Michael Wilson explained the matter concerning
the extension of the levee from Colma Creek to Com~rcial Avenue,
wherein the City would be responsible for putting in the levee and
doing the grading work at the pump site while the California Water
Company would absorb~ the cost of relocating the pump and putting the
facility therein.
Councilman Ahern moved that the City pay the additional amount to raise
the pumps, to install them in a safe position, seconded by Councilman
Mammini and regularly carried.
City Manager Dre.isbach requested Council to move to transfer $6,000
from the unappropriated reserve to the proper account.
Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
carried.
ITEMS FROM
COUNCIL:
There being no communications and nothing from Staff, Council then
proceeded to Items from Council.
REPORT RE
PAVING WORK ON
CAPAY CIRCLE:
.50
In answer to Councilman Ahern's inquiry concerning the paving work on
Capay Circle, City Manager Dreisbach stated that the report had been
made that the contractor would have to come back and make good his work.
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REPORT RE CITY
HALL' REMODEL I NG:
C'OI~ENTS RE
TRAFFIC CONDI-
TION DURING
MACY' S SALES:
5 03
In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, City Manager Dreisbach ex-
plained the cost involved in the remodeling work presently being
done in City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp at this time brought up the complaint which
had been received concerning the traffic problem on El Camino Real
during the conduct of Macy's sales.
Discussion followed concerning the use of City reserve officers in
this regard as well as the sales tax revenues which were derived from
such sales after which it was agreed that a study would be made in
this regard.
Speaking on the same subject were Mr. Eugene Amato, 780 McDonnell Avenue
and Mr. Fulvio Garzoli, 149 April Avenue.
City Manager Dreisbach at this time reported that this matter would
appear on the Study Session meeting of May 30th, at which time the
representative of the Division of Highways would be present.
REPORT RE AIRPORT Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp brought up the matter of the Airport Expansion
EXPANSION: Report which was available for review, asking for the imput in this
5,L%~ rep°r~r'
City Planner Pass stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed the
matter and the feelings of the City had been transmitted to the Airport
through Acting Director of Department of Ecological Development Michael
Wilson, with the recommendation that a study with Council be set.
REQUEST OF COUN-
CILMAN MAMMINI TO
BE ABSENT FOR
FIVE WEEKS:
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GOOD AND WELFARE:
Councilman Mammini at this time requested Council's permission to
be absent from the State the last week of June for five weeks.
Mayor Pro Tam Steinkamp approved the request.
There being nothing further from Council, Mayor Pro Tam STeinkamp then
asked if anyone wished to speak under Good and Welfare.
REMARKS RE LACK
OF PROJECTS '
ACCOMPL I SHMENTS:
.51:53
REQUEST FOR RE-
PORT RE WEST
PARK 3:
Mr. Robert Anderson, 3937 Fairfax Way, commented on recent statements
concerning the lack of accomplishment by the City Council on projects,
stating that it was not the fault of City Council but Staff.
Mr. Anderson then stated that he had requested an engineering report for
West Park 3, that the matter had been put out for bid but that nothing
had been done as yet.
In answer, Mr. Wilson explained what the City had done in contacting
the County of San Mateo, and further.Contacting the County of Santa
Clara, with notices going out to other agencies.
Further discussion followed concerning the lack of engineers in this
regard and that the City would continued to pursue the matter.
COMMENTS RE
CAMPAIGN CONTRI-
BUTIONS:
Mr. Dion Dubois, 2217 De lvin Way, commented on his earlier remarks
concerning campaign contributions, suggesting that the City obtain
some outside legal advise concerning this matter.
Further discussion followed in this regard as well as the ordinance
which exists at which time Councilman Ahem moved that the ordinance
be rescinded.
Motion died for lack ,of a second.
Mr. Frank Gillis, 539 Mlddlefield Road, Redwood City, commented on the
matter of campaign contributions, stating that since their organization
was the one which was being questioned, stated that they had conferred
with the District Attorney to investigate any violation of the Elections
Code by any other candidates.
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COMMENTS RE
NON-USE OF OVER-
PASS AT HICKEY
BY ST] 'DENTS'
COMMENTS RE
USE OF ENCROACH-
MENT FOR DOG
KENNELS & RUNS:
ADJOU~MENT TO
TUES. MAY 29TH:
Mr. Eugene Amato commented on the students using an easement instead
of the overpass to cross Hickey Boulevard at Camaritas Avenue, re-
questing that some study be made in this regard.
Mrs. Estrada, resident on Spruce Avenue, commented on the encroachment
on three lots by some of the neighbors who use this encroachment
for dog kennels and dog runs; stating she had contacted the City
Attorney, S.P.C.A., and Police Department, requesting Council's
assistance in this regard. She remarked on the buildings which had
been constructed after which, there being no objections, Mayor Pro
Tem Steinkamp requested the City Manager to review the matter with
the Building Division and other agencies and submit a report to
City Council.
There being nothing further, Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp adjourned the
meeting to Tuesday, May 29, 1973, at 8:00 p.m.
Time of adjournment: 9:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Mayor Pro Tem
* 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.
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