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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-07-02REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JULY 2, 1973 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER:. PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG & INVOCATION: ROLL CALL:__ MINUTES: REGULAR BILLS: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall Mayor Steinkamp called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and, in the absence of Reverend Dick Byfield of St. Elizabeth's Church, Mayor Steinkamp requested a moment of reverence that the meeting would be conducted in honor. Present: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1973. Councilman Borba moved that the Minutes of the meeting of June 18, 1973 be approved as read. Mayor. Steinkamp requested that a motion be adopted to correct the Minutes of the previous meeting to strike the comments of Councilman Borba with regard to the approval of claims and that his vote be Fecorded as "No' vote. Brief discussion followed at which time the City Attorney stated that Councilman Borba could explain his vote but that he must vote either "Yes" or "No." Councilman Ahern asked if the correction was in order to which City Attorney Noonan stated that it was since it was ordered from the Chair, Councilman Ahern then seconded the motion that the Minufes of the previous meeting be approved with the correction as requested by Mayor Steinkamp. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of July 2, 1973. Councilman Ahern moved that the regular bills of July 2, 1973 as submitted be approved for payment. Councilman Borba requested an amendment to the motion that he votes "No" on one claim and "Yes" on all the rest. Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there was a second to.the previous motion. Councilman Mirri seconded the original motion. Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there was a second to Councilman Borba's amendment. There being none, Mayor Steinkamp declared the amendment dead for a lack of a second. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. REGULAR BILLS: (CONTINUED) Councilman Borba voted "No" on the luncheon bills and "Aye" on the rest. Mayor Steinkamp then requested that the records show that Counci Iman Borba voted "No." RESO. NO. 6122 AMENDMENT TO P/R SEC. 9.05 AND 14.01: The next item was the Notice - AMENDMENT OF PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS. Discussion followed at which time Mr. Robert Volosing, 2228 Kenry Way, read to the Mayor and Members of the City Council a resolution which the Citizens for Responsible Government adopted regarding the proposed changes. Further discussion followed at which time, in addition to the Mayor, Members of the City Council, City Attorney, the following spoke con- cerning the changes as proposed and their effect on municipal employees, also the effective date of both the resolution and proposed ordinance: Mr. Tom Frank and Mr. John Gay, representing the City Employees' Council of MEBA. Discussion then followed concerning the matter of Meet and Confer Sessions after which Councilman Borba then introduced the-resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTIONS 9.05 AND 14.01, PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS," entertaining a motion to accept the amendment to the Personnel Rules and Regulations that they be adopted and that the City meet and confer. City Attorney Noonan stated that Councilman Borba could introduce the resolution and that the second part would be in the form of motion. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Councilman Borba then restated his motion after which Mayor Steinkamp stated that Council could adjourn to an Executive Personnel Session to which Councilman Borba agreed. No second was made to the motion. RESO. NO. 6123 The next item was'the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 26, 1973 from AWARD OF CONTRACT Purchasing Officer, submitting compilation of bids and recommendation MAINTENANCE OF SO.S.F. COMMON GREES: for award of contract - Maintenance of South San Francisco Common Greens. Acting Director of Ecological Development Michael Wilson declared the bids received and recommended award be made to the Iow bidder, Green Valley Landscape, Inc., with the bid of $251,568. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT MAINTENANCE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COM~ION GREENS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J; Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RE:SO, RE ACCEPT- lNG DIRECTOR'S DEED FROM STATE (40539-DED): The next resolution for Council's attention was entitled: 'A RESO- LUTION ACCEPTING A DIRECTOR'S DEED FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (40539DED)." Brief discussion followed concerning the location of areas in question after which, there being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp continued the matter. RESO. NO. 6124 ~-O'THORIZING EXE- CUTION OF RIGHT OF WAY TOPICS PRJ. T-3072(59): City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning TOPICS Composite Project T-2072 (59) (City Project No, I000). Acting Director, Department of Ecological Development, Wilson briefly explained the location and reason for the resolution as well as the one which was to follow. -2- 7/2/73 RESO. NO. 6124: (CONTINUED) Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATE AND AGREEING TO HOLD THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HARMLESS ON TOPICS COMPOSITE PROJECT T-3072 (59) (CITY PROJECT NO, I000)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESO. NO. 6125 AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF RIGHT OF WAY TOPICS PRJ. T-3072 ( ): After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Borba intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATE AND AGREEING TO HOLD TIlE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HARMLESS ON TOPICS COMPOSITE PROJECT T-3072 ( ) (CITY PROJECT NO. I001)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESO. NO. 6126 AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF AGMT. S.M. CO. CONVEN- TION & VISITORS BUREAU: After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Borba intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." Discussion followed among Members of the City Council concerning the matter of percentage in comparison to fixed amount. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Tery J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RECESS: Mayor STeinkamp declared a recess at 9:04 p.m. for TV camera retaping. RECALL TO ORDER: RESO RE AGMT. WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mayor Steinkamp recalled the meeting to order at 9:15 p.m., with all Council present; Councilman Mammini, absent. The next item concerned the authorization of an agreement with the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. At the request of Assistant City Manager Alario, Mayor Steinkamp continued the matter since it was an item of badger presently before the City Council. RESO. NO. 6127 AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF AMEND- MENT NO. I - CLEAN WATER: Acting Director of Ecological Development Wilson briefly explained the next matter after City Attorney Noonan had explained the resolution which was ready for adoption concerning the Clean Water project. Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. I TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESO. NO. 6128 City Attorney Noonan next presented for Council's attention a reso- EXPRESSING APPRE- lution honoring Sheriff Earl B. Whitmore after which Councilman Ahern CIATION TO SHER- introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRE- RIFF WHITMORE: CIATION TO~£RIFF EARL B. WHITMORE." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESO. NO. 6129 COMMENDING TINA Mc KN I GHT: City Attorney Noonan explained the next like resolution honoring Miss Tina McKnight, Miss South San Francisco, after which Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING TINA McKNIGHT." -3- 7/2/73 RESO. NO. 6129: (CONTINUED) '7 ORD. ~O. 648 AMENDING ORD. NO. 215 - INCREASE IN TAXICAB RATES: 2nd Reading/ Adoption Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. 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 adoption and passage. Councilman Ahern 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 Borba and passed by unanimous vote. 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 passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Ahem and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. ORD. NO. 649 AMENDING ORD. NO. 449 P/R: 2nd Reading/ Adoption 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 adoption and passage. Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Ahern 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 Mirri a~d passed by unanin~us vote. Mayor Steinkamp requested his vote be recorded as "No." 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 prssed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Mirri and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Anern, William A. Borba and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Absent, Councilman Fo Frank Mammini. CLA I M AGA I NST THE CITY AS FI LED ElY Mt LTON C. AXT:: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Milton C. Axt for alleged personal injuries sustained as a result of recreational activities. 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. COMMUNICATION RE At the request of Paul Stoyko and Rosemarie Scatena, City Clerk Rodondi FENCE AT OYSTER read for the record, a communication dated July 2, 1973 concerning the POINT MARINA: fence at Oyster Point Marina. ITEMS FROM STAFF: There being nothing from Staff, Council proceeded to Items from Council. ITEMS FROM Councilman Borba commented that on July 12, 1973, there would be a COUNCIL: hearing on the matter of Colma Creek and he requested that City Staff, MEETING RE ~£,~i~as well as the Mayor, be present to assist in this regard. COLMA CREEK:~J L~J -4- 7/2/73 COLMA CREEK MEETING: (Cont) Mayor Steinkamp stated that he would be present and would also request Staff to be there as well. Further discussion followed concerning the City engaging an independent engineer to prepare a study for presentation to the Board of Supervisors which would have a more forceful effect in the contributions by the various cities. In addition to the City Council and Staff, speaking on the matter were Mr. Donald Grimes and Mr. Thomas Moore. Councilman Borba then moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri that funds be authorized for the employ~nt= of an independent engineer. After discussion, motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp asked if anyone wished ...... to speak under Good and Welfare. COMMENTS RE ADOPTED RESO & ORD. ON PERSON- NEL: A. 5th-(: REQUEST FOR COMMITMENT FROM COUNCIL RE RETROACTIVE PAY INCREASES' p. co- DISCUSSION RE PAYMENT OF CER- TAIN BILLS: RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER Mr. Eugene Amato, 780 McDonald Drive, commented on the resolution and ordinance which the Council had adopted concerning the hiring and firing of departn~nt heads, expressing a hope that the Council would hire on a fair basis, not on favoritism and keep the present department heads. Mr. Peter Mannion stated that he represented City organizations and requested a commitment from the City Council regarding retroactive salary increases for the muncipal employees. Discussion followed concerning this request at which time Council's procedure in this regard was explained. Mr. Robert Volosin9 discussed with Councilman Borba, Councilman Borba's 9bjections to payment of certain bills. Mayor Steinkamp declared a recess at 10:15 p.m. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkamp at 10:19 p.m., with all Council present; Councilman Mammini being absent. REQUEST FOR FORM OF RECOG-. NITION TO MR. DANIFL PASS: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC RELIEF ON SO. LINDEN TO P~DUCE AVE.: Mr. Robert Anderson, 3937 Fairfax Way, commented on the recent resig- nation of City Planner Daniel Pass, requesting that Council issue him some form of recognition. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried, that City Council adopt a resolution for Mr. Pass. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented on the traffic conditions as they exist on South San Mateo Avenue from South Linden Avenue to Produce Avenue, requesting some action to relieve this congestion. Mayor Steinkamp directed Staff to review the matter and report to Council. RECESS TO PER- SONNEL SESSION: There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp recessed the meeting at 10:30 p.m., to an Executive Personnel Session. RECALL TO ORDER: Mayor Steinkamp recalled the meeting to order at 12:27 a.m., with all Council present; Councilman Mammini, absent. Mayor Sfeinkamp stated that the Executive Personnel Session was to discuss labor negotiations and give direction to Staff in this regard. Mayor Steinkamp then stated that this meeting would stand adjourned to Monday, July 9, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:. _. Time of adjournment: 12:30 a.m. -5- 712173 APPROVED: Mayor RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, C~ty Cl~rk * 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. -6- 7~2~73