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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-10-01REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER I, 1973 TIME: .... PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG & INVOCATION: ROLL CALL~ I NTRODUCT I ON OF ASSEMBLYMAN LOUt S PAPAN: MINUTES' REGULAR BILLS:. RESO. NO. 6183 DECLARI~ $]AIUS OF RESERVE OFFI- CERS - POLICE DEPARTMENT: RESO. NO. 6184 RESO. AUI~ONTZ- lNG:PARTICIPA- TION E, GRAND AVE. CROSSING - SIGNALS: 8:00 p.m. C~uncil Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Steinkamp called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Robert F. Clazie of St. Paul's Methodist Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Steinkamp at this time introduced Assemblyman Louis Papan, present in the audience, who briefly commented that the Assembly was no longer in session and would be available in his office to discuss any problems with any resident or City. Mayor Steinkamp expressed his thanks to Assemblyman Papan for being present this evening. Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 12, 1973; Regular Meeting of September 17, 1973; Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 19, 1973; Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 24, 1973; and Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 25, 1973/ Councilman mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 12, 1973; Regular Meeting of September 17, 1973; Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 19, 1973; Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 24, 1973; Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 25, 1973, be approved as submitted. .. Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of October I, 1973. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the regular bills of October I, 1973, be approved for payment. After an explanation of the first resolution, Councilman Mammini intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING STATUS OF RE- SERVE OFFICERS IN THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTIt~ENT FOR PURPOSES OF LABOR CODE SECTION 3362." In answer to an inquiry by Councilman Ahern, Acting City Manager Alario explained the reason for the resolution. 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. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the im- provement of East Grand Avenue and Harbor Way railroad crossing. Brief discussion followed at which time Administrative Assistant Wilson and Acting Director of Public Services Stoppoloni explained the work which was to be done. RESO. NO. 6184: (CONTINUED) Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE EAST GRAND AVENUE CROSSING E-lO, 4-C INSTALLATION OF CANTILEVER FLASHING LIGHT SIGNALS." 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. 6185 AMENDING ~ESO. NO. 6~ ENVI- RONMENTAL QUALITY ACT: The next resolution was explained by City Attorney Noonan after which Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6159 PASSED AUGUST 20, 1973." 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 COMMENDING ALL SOULS TEEN CLUB: ORD. AMENDING ORD. NO. 499 ADDING SUB- SECTION C TO I1: Ist Reading/ Introduction ~-~ ~ ? The next resolution was one commending the All Souls Teen Club. There being no objections and at the request of the City Attorney, the resolution was continued to the next regular meeting. 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 Mammini 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 Ahem. In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, Acting City Manager Alario explained what the ordinance would do. Motion as made and seconded was passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PERSONNEL ORDINANCE NO. 449, AS AMENDED ADDING SUB-SECTION C TO I1," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be intro- duced, seconded by Councilman Ahern and Dassed 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. CLAIM AS FILED BY DONAVON R. MARBLE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF DONALD WARREN: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Donavon R. Marble, Esq., on behalf of Donald Warren for alleged damages as a result of incarceration. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim as filed by Donavon R. Marble, Esq., on behalf of Donald Warren, 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. RELEASE OF BOND~~ The next item for Council's consideration was the Inter-Office Memo- REQUEST BRAE- randum dated September 17, 1973 from the Landscape Administrator WOOD WESTBOROUGH requesting release of Corporate Surety Bond No. 114060 in the amount CONDO. PROJECT I: of $3,300 and Corporate Surety Bond No. 114059 in the amount of $122,000, Braewood Westborough Condominimum Project No. 1. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly ,.~_~ carried, that the recommendation of the Landscape Administrator be approved and acceoted. -2- ~Otlt73 7'7 COMMUNICATION RE ROLLER SKATING RINK: The next matter for Council's attention was the communication dated September 24, 1973 from Mr. Ambrose Del Vecchio requesting consider- ation of the matter of "A Roller Skating Rink for South San Francisco." Councilman Borba requested that the matter be scheduled to a Study Session since he had received a number of calls from people who wished to speak on the matter. Mayor Steinkamp stated that since Mr. Del Vecchio was present, he should be heard. Mr. Del Vecchio spoke regarding his request. Discussion followed among Mr. Del Vecchio, Members of the City Council and Staff; after which, there being no ejections, Mayor Steinkamp requested the Acting City Manager to schedule the matter for a Study Meeting. ITEMS FROM STAFF.~_Mayor Steinkamp asked if there were any items from Staff. REQUEST FOR Acting City Manager Alario requested a recess to an Executive Personnel EXECUTIVE PERSON- Session since the City had personnel it was paying while they were NEL SESSION: present in the audience. RECESS: Mayor Steinkamp recessed the mooting at 8:46 p.m., to an Executive Personnel Session. RECALL TO ORDER: .... The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkamp at 9:45 p.m., with all Council present. Mayor Steinkamp stated that during the Executive Personnel Session, personnel matters had been discussed. Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there were any items from Staff. COMMENTS RE Councilman Borba inquired as to the reason for the Swimming Pool's TEMP. CLOSING OF being closed for a period of time recently. SWIMMING POOL: ~o-..~o ~' Acting City Manager Alario stated that it was necessary to make some repairs, explaining the repairs which were being made, COMMENTS RE BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM: Councilman Mirri inquired as to the Bicycle Safety Program .and its future status. At the request of Acting City Manager Alario, Police Chief Rosano explained the matter in detail and the present programs taking place through Federal grants and the continuance of the program. Discussion followed after which Acting City Manager Alario stated that under the Budget format, the p~jrams would be reviewed and if it were felt some should take priority, this would be reported to Council. At the request of Mayor Steinkamp, Acting City Manager Alario stated that the information would be made available to the news media. Councilman Borba suggested that the Cit¥~ght use its own funds for this type of program rather than rely on Federal funds. COMMENTS RE CITY BECOMING BAY AREA DUMP- lNG GROUNDS: Councilman Mammini at this time brought to Council's attention the recent study presented to the County by the State Resources Board to have the City of South San FranciscO~come the major sewage disposal dumping grounds for the Bay Area, stating that the City should not let this happen. Brief discussion followed at which time Acting City Manager Alario further commented in this regard. -3- 10/I/73 GOOD AND WELFARE~ There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. INQUIRY RE COLMA CREEK & LINDEN AVENUE BRIDGE WORK: Mr. Jake Jones, a resident of Burl Burl Subdivision, requested information on the status of the interim work to be done on Colma Creek and the Linden Avenue Bridge. Acting City Manager Alario stated that the contract documents were being reviewed and that work was expected to start on Thursday. Councilman Borba asked as to when the City would be hiring its own Engineer. INQUIRY RE HIRING OF CITY ENGINEER: COMMENTS RE GRADING NEAR 280 - POSSIBLE FLOOD PROBLEMS: Acting City Manager Alario stated that the closing date for the receipt of applications was today; that there had been received some thirty applications; that these would now be reviewed and the ten applicants selected would be interviewed and a person employed within thirty-days' time. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, spoke on the work of grading being done above Avalon Drive, near State Highway 280, which could cause flooding problems this winter. Administrative Assistant Michael Wilson stated that Theodore Tronoff, Engineer on the project, indicated that corrective measures would be taken for soil retention in this regard. DISCUSSION RE CATCH BASIN NEAR FRANCISCO TERRACE: Mr. Donald Grimes next asked as to what was being done regarding the installation of a catch basin near his residential area. Acting Director of Public Services Hugo Stoppoloni remarked that the location referred to was at Huntington Avenue and Francisco Drive; was presently being studied by the Engineer and that a report was expected. DISCUSSION RE INTERIM WORK ON COLMA CREEK AND LINDEN AVENUE BRIDGE: Mr. Sheldon Prezant, whose place of business is on North Canal Street, requested information relative to the interim work on Colma Creek and the Linden Avenue Bridge with regard as to who would act as contractor; work to be done and completion date; and insurance for any damages during this work. Lengthy disQussion followed among Members of the City Council, Mr. Prezant and City Staff during which time Acting City Manager Alario answered Mr. Prezant's questions. In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry as to the contractor, Acting City Manager Alario stated that S & O Construction Company would be the contractors. COMMENTS RE EARLY LEAVING OF TV CREW: ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri, 478 Avalon Drive, comn~nted on the early leaving of the Western Cable TV crew during the Council's recess to the Executive Personnel Session, remarking that they had not remained to record the rest of the meeting. There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment: 10:36 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: Mayor City Clerk -4- 10/I/73