HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-06-18REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1973
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Council Chambers, City Hall.
CALL TO ORDER:... Mayor Warren Stelnkamp called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLE-
GIANCE TO FLAG
& INVOCATION: .....
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which, due to
the absence of Reverend Carl E. Erickson of Brentwood Orthodox
Presbyterian Church, no Invocation was given.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba,
F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp
Councilman Terry J. Mirri
MINUTES:
Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of
the regular meeting of May 21, 1973; adjourned regular meeting of
May 29, 1973; and regular meeting of June 18, 1973.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1973;
adjourned regular meeting of May 29, 1973; and regular meeting of
June 18, 1973, be approved as submitted.
REGULRR BILLS: Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the regular
bills of June 18, 1973.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly
carried, that the regular bills of June 18, 1973 be approved for
payment. Councilman Borba voted "No" on the luncheon bills and the
two bills for City officials who had gone out of town, voting "Aye"
on all of the rest.
Discussion followed concerning Councilman Borba's vote after which
Mayor Steinkamp requested that the records show that Councilman Borba's
vote was registered as "No."
RESO. NO. 6098
CONSENTING TO
TRANSFER CERTAIN
TERRITORY (MKT.
ST. RR RIGHT-
OF WAY) FROM
TOWN OF COLMA
TO CITY:
RESO. NO. 6099
AUTHORIZING
APPLICAT~:ON FOR
City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution after which Council-
man Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION CON-
SENTING TO TRANSFER OF THAT CERTAIN TERRITORY BEING A PORTION OF THE
MARKET STREET RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF MISSION ROAD FROM THE
CITY OF THE TOWN OF COLMA TO THE CONTIGUOUS CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A, Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp, Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri.
The next resolution concerned' the application for grant for the project
designated Consolidalion of Police Services.
GRANT DISCRETION- Brief discussion followed during which time Chief of Police P~sano made
ARY FUNDS -
POLICE SERVICES:
APPEARANCE OF
COUNC I LMAN M I RR I:
a presentation, explaining what the application covered.
Councilman Terry J. Mirri appeared present at 8:12 p.m., and remained
for the duration of the meeting.
Mayor Steinkamp requested that Staff address a letter to the North
County Council of Cities concerning the matter after which Councilman
Man~nini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR GRANT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS - CONSOLIDATION OF POLICE
SERVICES."
RESO. NO. 6099:
(CONT I NUED)
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RESO. NO. 6100
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
Police Chief Rosano briefly exolained the companion resolution after
which Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO-
LUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 301(b) OF THE
OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREET ACT OF 1968 (P.L. 90-351), AS
AMENDED BY P.L. 91-644 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT, SOUTH SAN FRAN-
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, CISCO~
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
RESO REGARDING
SALARY SCHEDULES
& INCREASES
1972/73:
The next item for Council's consideration was the resolution con-
cerning the establishment of salary schedules and increases for the
fiscal year 1972/73,
City Manager Dreisbach requested that the matter be removed from the
Agenda since Staff had not been able to obtain all of the information
and would be resubmitting it back to Council.
There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp continued the matter.
RESO. NO. 6101 The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 15, I973 from
AWARD OF CONTRACT Michael A. Wilson, Acting Director of Ecological Development, sub-
RAILROAD AVE. mitting compilation of bids and recommendation for award of contract
BEAUTIFICATION: for the Railroad Avenue Beautification Project.
Acting Director Wilson declared the bids received, stating that a
recomn~ndation had been made, in which he concurred, that the award
be made to the second lowest bidder since City had experienced some
difficulty with the Iow bidder. ~
Discussion followed at which time Councilman Mammini remarked that
the City was obliged to accept the lowest bidder and then the second
lowest.
Further discussion followed at which time the City Attorney explained
how the City could obtain compliance in the work after which Councilman
Mammlni introduced the resolution entitlted: 'fA RESOLUTION OF AWARD
OF CONTRACT RAILROAD AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
RESO. NO. 6102
APPROV I NG PLANS
& SPECS CALL FOR
BIDS MAINT. OF
S. S.F. COMMON
GREENS
Acting Director of Ecological Development Wilson explained the next
resolution regarding the maintenance of South San Francisco Common
Greens after which Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled;
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS
FOR MAINTENANCE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COI~ION GREENS."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
RESO. NO. 6103
COMMEND I NG
FATHER PAUL P.
COLEMAN:
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The next resolution was introduced by Councilman Borba and was entitled:
"A RESOLUTION COMMENDING FATHER PAUL P. COLEMAN."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
RESO. NO. 6104
COMMENDING
BOB BRIAN:
The next resolution .of commendation was introduced by Councilman
Ahem and was entitled: "A RESOLUTI'ON COMMENDING BOB BRIAN."
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RESO. NO. 6104
( CONT I NUED)
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J, Mirri and Warren
Ste[nkamp. Noes, none, Absent, none.
RESO. NO. 6105 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which
DECLARING SUPPORT Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
FOR SB 500: DECLARING SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 500."
Discussion followed at which time Councilman Borba voiced objections
in this regard.
Mention was made that the resolution should have a unanimous vote
to be effective.
ORD. AMENDING
ORD. NO. 251
INCREASE IN
TAXICAB RATES:
Ist Reading/
Introduction
RECESS AND
RECALL TO ORDER:
CONTINUATION OF
ORDINANCE:
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman
William A. Borba. Absent, none.
Mayor Steinkamp 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 Borba moved that
reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the
ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading
title only, seconded by Councilman Mammini and ~assed by unanimous vote.
Mayor Steinkamp declared a recess at 9:03 p.m. for TV camera retaping.
The ~eting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkamp at 9:15 p.m.,
with all Council present.
Finance Director Edward Alario briefly explained the audit which was
made and in view of the audit, were entitled to the rate increase.
Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 251, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR INCREASE IN
TAXICAB RATES," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be
introduced, seconded by Councilman Ahern 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, Terry J. Mirri and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
ORD. AMENDING
ORD. 449 -
PERSONNEL SYSTEM:
Ist Reading/
Introduction
Mayor Steinkamp 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 Borba moved that
reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the
ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading
title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE 449, AS AMENDED ENTITLED, 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECREATING AND RE-ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL
SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 216 AND ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES,'" the entire reading of which
has been duly waived, be introduced.
Discussion followed concerning the change and its effect.
Councilman Mirri seconded the motion and pessed by the following
roll call vote.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem,
William A. Borba and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, Councilmen F. Frank Mammini,
and Warren Steinkamp. Absent~ none,
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DISCUSSION RE
CONCERN FOR
UNANIMOUS VOTE
FOR RESO SUP-
PORTING SB 500:
APPLICATION TO
PRESENT CLAIM
UNDER SEC. 911.4
as filed by
JOHN MC E,
ATKISSON ON BE-
HALF OF SALLY
KLOOR:.~-C,~
CLAIM AS FILED
BY JOHN MC E.
ATKISSON ON BE-
HALF OF SALLY
KLOOR:
REQUEST OF
COUNCILMAN
BORBA TO DIS-
CUSS 9 ITEMS:
Mr. Robert Polzoni, 717 Parkway, commented at this time that he had
spoken to Senator Gregorio concerning the vote which had been taken
with regard to the resolution concerning Senate Bill 500, stating
that Senator Gregorio informed him that it might be difficult to have
the bill passed unless a unanimous vote of Council was shown.
Discussion followed among Members of the City Council and Councilman
Borba concerning his vote after which he indicated that he did not
wish to change his original vote.
The next item was the APPLICATION TO PRESENT CLAIM UNDER SECTION 911.4
OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE BY A PERSON ACTING ON CLAIMANT'S BEHALF as
filed by John McE. Atkisson, Attorney for Claimant, Sally Kloor,
Guardian ad Litem for Carrie Kloor.
City Attorney Noonan stated that the following claim against the
City of South San Francisco and South San Francisco Unified School
Distr~t as filed by John McE. Atkisson, Esq., on behalf of Sally
Klcx~r, Guardian ad Litem for Carrie Kloor, for alleged personal
injuries sustained in Westborough Junior High School were related.
He explained that the claim has been erroneously filed since the
incident occurred during school time, on school property, and under
school supervision.
City Attorney Noonan suggested a motion that the application to present
a late claim be denied or rejected and if that rejection is deemed
not effective, then claim be denied for having been filed after
statutory time and being one which is not legitimate claim against
the City of South San Francisco.
Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and
regularly carried.
The next matter was the request of Councilman Borba to discuss nine
items with Council and Staff.
Councilman Mammini stated that since the items had just been received
and would take some study, requested that the matter be taken up at
a Study Session meeting.
Councilman Borba stated that he wished to have all nine items read,
requesting action on some of these items.
City Clerk Rodondi then read the first two items after which Council-
man Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri that this be held over
for a Study Session on all nine items.
Further discussion followed after which Councilman Borba stated that he
wished action taken on eight and nine.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes,
Councilman William A. Borba. Absent, none.
At the request of City Council, City Clerk Rodondi read the items
in full which were as follows:
I. Re-establish Council's authority over Department Heads.
la. Council should determine or sanction all leaves outside
of City.
2. Restore Division Heads to Department Head status.
3. Re-establish Engineering, Park and Recreation Departments.
4. Remove all billets created during the past 12 months.
5. Establish a 7 (seven) man Public Safety Commission.
6. Appoint City Attorney or City Clerk "City Manager Pro Tem."
7. Appoint a Charter City Study Commission 20 persons.
8. Enact an Emergency Ordinance which precludes growth and
development on land situated within or affecting the area
of special flood hazard of the City of South San Francisco.
(One Year Ordinance).
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9 ITEMS' DIS-
CUSS I ON:
(CONTINUED)
ACCEPTANCE OF
FOXR I DGE SCHOOL
LOTS FOR
MA I NTENANCE:
File an action in Superior Court to enjoin the growth and
development of lands located in adjacent cities, where said
lands would augment the General Flood problem in the Colma
Basin, and the City of South San Francisco.
The next m~tter were the Inter-Office Memoranda dated June II, 1973
from Acting Director, Department of Ecological Development, and
June 7, 1973 from Landscape Administrator Ron Belcher recommending
acceptance of Foxridge School Lots for maintenance.
Brief explanation was given by Acting Director, Ecological Development,
Michael Wilson, after which the recom~ndation as submitted was
approved and accepted.
Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
carried.
RESO. NO. 6106
AUTHORiZiNG
RELEASE OF
BOND (P_~IT):
The Inter-Office Memorandum dated June I, 1973 from Acting City Engineer
and Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 4, 1973 from Acting Director
of Department of Ecological Development recommending release of GMT
bond and obligation which has been superseded by bond of Grubb and
Ellis - Westborough 4 and 4A - were the next matter for Council's
attention.
Brief discussion followed after which City Attorney Noonan requested
that in place of a motion, Council adopt a resolution which he ex-
plained.
Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BOND (GMT)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
E. GRAND AVE.
IMP./BEAUT I F I -
CAT I ON PRJT.:
The next item was the matter of East Grand Avenue Improvement/
Beautification Project.
Council had b~fore them the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 14, 1973
from Acting Director, D.E.D., Michael Wilson requesting direction
to avenue of action desired by Council~ and explaining the proposal
of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes and the City's participation in this
beautification project.
RECESS AND
RECALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steinkamp declared a recess at 10:15 p.m., for TV camera retaping.
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkamp with all Council
present at 10:22 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF Further discussion followed after which there being no objections,
BEAUTIFICATION Mayor Steinkamp requested that Staff proceed with the study and that a
PROJECT:~-~ report be submitted to the Council.
STUDY FOR The Study for Central Fire Station was the next item on the City
CENTRAL FIRE Council's agenda.
STATION:
~.~4--0 f~:~ City Menager .Dreisbach summarized the study to be made in order that
joint use of facility might be made with savings to the City.
After discussion, Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman
Mammini and regularly carried, that a study be made.
DISCUSSION RE
FENCE TO PREVENT
VEHICULAR TRAF-
FIC OVER FRONT
YARD:
Permission was granted the City Attorney to add the matter of a
problem Mrs. Bargagliotti was having by cars driving over her front
yard which is located at Randolph and Green Avenues, requesting per-
mission to construct a fence to prevent reoccurrences.
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FENCE DISCUSSION; Discussion followed at which time she presented Council with photo-
(CONTINUED)
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APPTS. TO
PARK & REC.
COMM I SS I ON:
APPTS. TO
S.M. COUNTY
TRANSIT DEV.
CITIZENS AD-
VISORY COMM.
DELEGATE:
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graphs after which, there being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp re-
quested that the matter be resolved on Staff level,
The next item was the Appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Mayor Steinkamp stated that if Council were in accord, Mr, Skip McDonald
be appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Council was in agreement.
The matter of Appointment to San Mateo County Transit Development
Citizens Advisory Committee as Delegate was the next to be considered
by City Council.
Mayor Steinkamp stated that, if Council were in accord, Mr, Thomas C.
Frank be appointed.
Council was in agreement.
APPT. TO
S.M. COUNTY
TRANSIT DEV.
CITIZENS AD-
VISORY COMM.
DELEGATE -
ALTERNATE~
APPT. lC
BEAUTIFICATION
COMM.:
The next item was the Appointment to San Mateo County Transit Devel-
opment Citizens Advisory Committee as Alternate Delegate.
Mayor Steinkamp stated that, if Council were in accord, Mr. John H.
Fuller be appointed.
Council was in accord.
The next item was the Appointment to Beautification Committee.
Mayor Steinkamp stated that, if Council were in accord, Mr. Gordon
Cappuro be appointed.
Council was in accord.
Mayor Steinkamp at this time expressed his thanks to all of the
applicants for their appearance at the interviews.
GOOD AND
WELFARE:
There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp asked if any one present had
anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare.
DISCUSSION RE
LESKO PROPERTY:
Mrs. Inez Lesko of 211 Orange Avenue, asked as to what corrective
steps the City was going to take on her flooding conditions.
She was informed by Mayor Steinkamp that the City did have a Capital
Improvement Budget and would soon be discussing it.
REQUEST FOR COLMA Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, requested Council take action
CREEK IMPR
CONGRATULAT IONS
TO COUNCILMAN
MIRRI~--/,.,~-].~
on the improvement of Colma Creek and its tributaries.
Mr. Marie Gagliolo, 760 Grand Avenue, commented that he was absent
during the election and extended his congratulations to Council-elect
Terry Mirri and to the other candidates who, while unsuccessful,
showed their desire to serve their City.
INFO REQUES-r Mr. Thomas Floral, an applicant for one of the appointmants made
RE PROCEDURE earlier in the meeting, inquired as to the procedure involved which
FOR COMMISSION was explained by the City Manager.
APPTS.:~f/.~---- Mrs. Scatena, resident at 1044 Crestwood Drive, brought to Council's
DISCUSSION RE
FENCE AT MARINA
NEAR FISHING
AREA:
attention the matter of a fence which had been constructed at the
Marina, preventing fishermen access, making it necessary for th~ to
walk a greater distance in order to reach the fishing areas.
Councilman Mirri stated he would be at the area the following day and
requested those interested to meet with him there.
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GOOD & WELFARE
(CONT I NUED)
INQUIRY RE
GUADALUPE
CANYON ROADWAY:
RECESS:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RECALL TO
ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Betty Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, brought to Council's
attention a Public Hearing to be held before the Board of Supervisors
on the widening of Guadalupe Canyon Roadway,
Mayor Steinkamp stated a letter had gone from his office to the Board
of Supervisors in this regard.
Council at 11:18 p.m., recessed to an Executive Session to discuss
land acquisition.
The n~eting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkam0 at 11:50 p.m.,
with all Council present.
Mayor Steinkamp announced that land acquisition was discussed but
that no Council action was taken.
Mayor Steinkamp then adjourned the meeting to 8:00 a.m., J'une 23, 1973
in the Conference Room.
Time of adjournment: 11:52 p.m.
APPROVED:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Mayor
City Clerk
* Entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to
dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments and com~nts 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.
The City Council at their regular meeting of June 4, 1973 ordered
the following two itemS to appear on the ~.genda of June 18, 1973.
Proposed Rezoning of Parcels designated as 10.365 Ac. Mol.
Swly. Corner of WestborOugh Boulevard and Oakmont Dr. (R-3 to R-2)
Inter-Office Mrmorandum from the Secretary to the Planning
Commission dated May 15, 1973 recommending adoption of "Official
Statement" as an appendix to General Plan.
However, at their following Study Meeting, the City Council ordered
the two items referred back to the Planning Commission and removed
as Agenda items.
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