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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-08-20"50 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1973 TIME:~_ 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall CALL TO ORDER:___Mayor Steinkamp called ,he mee, ing to order a, 8:00 p,m. PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG & INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance ,o ,he Flag was reci,ed al,er which in the absence of Reverend Fagaima Solai,a of ,he Somoan Me,hodis, Church, Mayor STeinkamp requested a moment of silence in reverence. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mir~i and Warren Steinkamp None MINUTES: .................. Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 1973 and the.adjourned regular meeting of August 13, 1973. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 1973 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 13, 1973, be approved as submitted. REGULAR BILLS: Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of August 20, 1973 Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the regular b~lls of August 20, 1973 be approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING RZ-25 HAGGARTY 1.28 ACRE NE. CORNER OF WESTBOROUGH & CALLAN: The next item for Council's consideration was the Notice of Hearing - REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING RZ-25 (PETITION OF JOSEPH V. HAGGARTY TO REDISTRICT A CERTAIN 1.28 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF WESTBOROUGH AND CALLAN BOULEVARDS FROM PLANNED COMMUNITY DUPLEX FAMILY DISTRICT TO PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DIST- RICT), AND APPEAL THEREFROM. Mayor Stelnkamp declared the Public Hearing oPened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Mayor Steinkamp then asked if the applicant was present and if he wished to speak on the rezoning. Mr. Joseph Haggarty requested a change in the rezoning in order that professional offices might be constructed in the area. Speaking in favor of the rezoning were the following: Mr. Chris Jessuo, 486 Alhambra Road; Mr. De¥tdd Ghiorso, 2273 Wexford Drive; Mr. Tom Cuccula, Realtor, 1260 El Camino Real, Millbrae; Mr. Tom Trapani, 164 San Felip Avenue; Ms. Janet Whitney, 161 Country Club Drive; Mr. Philip John, 146 Ramona Avenue; Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place; Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri, 478 Avalon Drive; Mr. John Drye, 3130 Dublin Drive; Mr, Joseph Hanna, 824 Miller Avenue. Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there was anyone else present who wished to speak in opposition ,o the rezoning. There was no one speaking in opposition. PUBL I C HEAR I NG RZ-25 HAGGARTY: (CONTINUED) RESO. UO. 6154 RE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (I .28 ACRE PARCEL) RESO. NO. 6155 DECLAR I NG COUNCIL'S IN- TENT I ON TO REZONE: (I.28 ACRE PARCEL ) Discussion followed after which Councilman Borba stated that he would introduce a resolution ,for rezoning. Brief discussion followed at which time City Attorney Noonan explained to Council the course of action which they could follow after which Mayor Stelnkamp declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (I.28 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF WESTBOROUGH AND CALLAN BOULEVARDS)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes~ Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Be~ba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the rezoning after which Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND (I.28 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF WESTBOROUGH AND CALLAN BOULEVARDS)." 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. Mr. Haggarty expressed his thanks to the City Council after which Councilman Mamminl urged that the Master Plan be reviewed, PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CATV RATE INCREASE: The next item was the Notice of Hearing - PROPOSED CATV RATE INCREASE. Mayor Steinkamp declared the Public Hearing opened and asked if any written protests had been received. City Clerk Rodondi replied that none had been received after which Mayor Steinkamp asked if anyone wished to speak on the matter. Mr. E. M. Allen, Chairman of the Board of Western TV Cable, explained the reasons for their request in keeping with earlier Council action after which discussion followed. Speaking on the rate increase were Mr. Stanley Scoville, 838 Newman Drive; Mr. Penelli; Mr. William Ridenour, 415 Maple Avenue; and Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri. There being no one else to speak on the matter, Mayor Steinkamp declared the Public Hearing closed. RESO. NO. 6156 APPROVING CATV RATE INCREASE: After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING CATV SUBSCRIBER RATE INCREASES AS OF SEPTEMBER I, 1973." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstaining, Councilman Terry J. Mirri who remarked that since a question had been raised regarding any connection with the TV station and since he had appeared in programs, however with no com- pensation and not as a regular employee, would abstain from voting. RESO. NO. 6157 The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 15, 1973 AWARD OF CONIRACT from the Purchasing Officer submitting compilation of bids and recom- WEED ABATEMENT mendation for award of contract for Weed Abatement Program. 1973-74: Acting Director of the Department of Ecological Development Michael 50~)5 Wilson declared the bids received and recommended award be made to the Iow bidder, Bay Pest Control. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1973-74 WEED ABATEMENT CONTROL PROGRAM." -2- 8/20/73 RESO. NO. 6157 (CONTINUED) RESO. NO. 6158 A~ROVING PLANS & SPECS, AUTHO- RIZING WORK & CALL FOR BIDS VALVERDE SLOPE CORRECTION: RESG.,~ ~." 6159 ESTABLISHING A PRECISE PLAN CEQA EIR REQUIREMENTS: RESO. NO. 6160 APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET 1973-74: REQUEST FOR FUNDING BY INFORMATION REFERRAL CENTER RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: OPJ;). NO. 650 AMENDIN6 261 BUSINESS LIC. 2nd ReSding/ Adoption Roll call vote was as follows; Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F, Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, noae. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Council- man Borba introduced the resolution entitled; "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR VALVERDE SLOPE CORRECTION." 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. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern intro- duced the next resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE PROCESSING OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS AND MUNI- CIPAL 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, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Acting City Manager Edward Alario explained the resolution approving the operating budget and its needs after which Councilman Borba intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973-74." Discussion followed at which time Councilman Ahern moved to provide that the replacement or placement of all billits be closely scrut{nized and processed by the City Manager in his budget programming process. Further discussion followed after which Councilman Borba stated that he would include in the introduction of his resolution the motion of Councilman Ahern. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Ma~nini, Terry J. Mirrl and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Acting City Manager Alario at this time brought to the attention of the City Council the request of the Information Referral Center for funding to continue their program. Discussion followed during which time Acting City Manager Alario commented on the meeting which he had had with Mr. Beck of the office of Economic Opportunity. Councilman Ahern then moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini that the City fund the program. Mayor Steinkamp at this time declared a recess at 10:05 p.m~ for TV retaping. The meeting was recalled~to order at 10:15 p.m, with .all Council present. Further discussion followed at which time Mr. Penelli and Mr. Robert Anderson, 3937 Fairfax Way, spoke on the matter. At the request of Mayor Steinkamp, roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, 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. -3- 8/20/75 ORD. NO. 650 (CONTINUED) CLAIM AS FILED BY JANICE KRIBS: ACCEPTANCE OF BEAUT I F I CAT I ON PROJECT EL CAMINO REAL - W. ORANGE TO CHESTNUT ,' REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY ON VERANO DR.: ITEMS FROM COUNC I L: GOOD & WELFARE: D I SCUSS I ON RE LESKO PROPERTY DRA I NAGE: .5' o%0 THANKS 'FOR COR- RECT I VE WORK PERFORMED: ..3 CONTR I BUT I ON OFFER BY WESTERN TV CABLE TO LIBERTY BELL REPL I CA: City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Mammini 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 Ahem and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OPJ:)INANCE NO. 261 ENTITLED, 'AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR LICENSING OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS, TRADES, CALLINGS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, AS AMENDED,'" 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, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mlrri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Janice Kribs for alleged damages as a result of emergency entry into her home. Councilman'Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem 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 Inter-Office Memorandum dated August 13, 1973 from Administrative Staff as signed by Acting Director, Parks and Recreation, recommending acceptance of Beautification ProJect by City - El Camino Real, West Orange Avenue to Chestnut Avenue. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Acting Director, Parks and Recreation, be approved and accepted. There being no c~untcations, Mayor Steinkamp asked if there were any Items from Staff. Acting City Manager Alario brought to the attention of City Council a request which ~d been received from Mrs. Bernadine Hinmon, 15 Verano Drive, from the block party to be held on September 2, 1973. Discussion followed at which time City Manager Alario explained the procedure which would be followed an the future with regard to such requests. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the request be approved, subject to the restrictions and requirements as made. There being no Items from Council, Mayor Steinkamp asked tf anyone present wished to speak under Good and Welfare. Mrs. Inez Lesko spoke concerning her drainage problem which was dis- cussed with the Members of the City Council during which time mention was made of the previous deliberations of the corrective steps, Mr. Elmer Hitchcock, 2449 Greendale Drive, expressed his thanks to the Members of the City Council and City Staff for the action taken in haying J. H. Snyder Company comply with proper drainage in their area. Mr. E. M. Allen, President of the Board, Western TV Cable, from a pre- pared statement, remarked on the recent newspaper article in which a woman resident of the City suggested a replica of the Liberty Bell be in the City Hall. He remarked that he had not discussed this with Council er any member of City Staff and that whether Council had acted favorably or not with the rate increase, they were prepared to make this offer. -4- 8/20/73 LIBERTY BELL CONTRIBUTION (CONTINUED) He stated that his firm was prepared to donate $500 towards the cost with the balance to be made up by contributions or some other fund- raising project. Mayor Steinkamp expressed the City's thanks to Mr. Allen for his offer. stated that the City would receive, he was sure, the matching funds to secure such a Liberty Bell. INQUIRY RE RE- PLANTING TREES ON GRAND AVE.: Mr. Penelli asked if there were any future plans to remove the potted trees along Grand Avenue and plant them inside the sidewalks. There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp referred the matter to Staff for a report. Acting City Manager Alario stated a report would be submitted in this regard. RECESS TO EXECU- TIVE PERSONNEL SESStON~ RECALL TO ORDER: Mayor Steinkamp declared a recess at 11:03 p.m., to an Executive Personnel Session. Mayor Steinkamp recalled the meeting to order at 11:37 p.m., with all Council presen,, stating that during the Executive Personnel Session, the matter Of labor negotiations was discussed. There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Steinkamp adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment: 11:40 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, City ~;le rk *The 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. -5- 8/20/73