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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-10-15REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1973 TIME: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER.~ ........ Mayor 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, due to the absence of Reverend Eric Cash of First Lutheran Church, Mayor .Steinkamp asked for a moment of silence for the settlement of the Middle East Crisis. 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 n~eting of October I, 1973. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of october I, 1973 be approved as submitted. REGULAR BILLS: ....... Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of October 15, 1973. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the regular bills of October 15, 1973, be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT: The first item was the Notice of Hearing - General Plan Amendment. Mayor Steinkamp declared the Public Hearing opened and asked if there were any written protests. City Clerk Rodondi stated that no written protests had been received after which City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the subject matter. Since there were:no eral protests, Mayor Steinkamp declared the Pubti. c Hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED REZON- lNG 1.28 ACRE NW CORNER OF WESTBOROUGH & CALLAN BLVDS: The next item was the Notice of Hearing - Proposed Rezoning of Parcels Designated as 1.28 Acre Parcel of Land at the Northwesterly Corner of Westborough and Callan Boulevards from Medium-high Density Residential to Neighborhood. Mayor Steinkamp 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 anyone wished to speak on the matter, after the City Attorney had briefly explained the Public Hearing. PROCLAMATION SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING OCT. II, 1973: There being none, Mayor Steinkamp declared the Public Hearing closed. The next matter was the Proclamation designating October II, 1973 as "SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING." Mayor Steinkamp so proclaimed, reading the Proclamation in full, after which he made the presentation and extended his congratulations to the Scouts in attendance and their representatives. RESO. NO. 6186 COMMENDING ALL SOULS' TEEN CLUB: The first resolution was introduced by Councilman Mammini and was entitled: 'A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ALL SOULS? TEEN CLUB." 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. Mayor Steinkamp read the resolution in full and upon presentation, congratulated the All Soul's Teen Club for their fine work. RESO. NO. 6187 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution as being part of APPROVING GENER~ the Public Hearing acted upon earlier in the meeting. AL PLAN 1.28 AC. WESTBOROUGH & CALLAN BLVDS.: RESO. NO. 6188 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF COMMON GREENS WILLOW GARDENS: Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2132 (I.28 ACRE PARCEL, NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF WESTBOROUGH AND CALLAN BOULEVARDS)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamo. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Borba intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF COMMON GREENS IN THE WILLOW GARDENS PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. 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. RESO AUTHORIZ- ING QUITCLAIM DEED CC & F: The next item for Council's attention was the resolution concerning the authorization of a quitclaim deed to an easement in Kauffmann Court, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes development. At the request of City Attorney Noonan, and there being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp del~ed this resolution from the agenda since it had already been taken care of. ORD. AMENDING PERSONNEL ORD. 449 ADDING SUB-SECTION C TO I1: 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. 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 Ahern and passed by 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 passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Ahern. In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, Acting City Manager Alario explained what the ordinance did. Councilman Borba then stated that, if there were no urgency, he would request the ordinance continued to the next regular meeting. Councilman Ahern then rescinded his second and Councilman Mammini rescinded his motion. Mayor Steinkamp then continued the matter to the next regular meeting. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. NO. 575 Ist REading/ Introduction Mayor Steinkamp ordered the title of the ordinance read. of the ordinance was read. -2- The title 10/15/73 ORD. AMENDING ORD. NO. 575 (CONTINUED) ORD. ADOPTING UNIFORM FIRE CODE - 1973 EDITION: Ist Reading/ Introduction ORD. AMENDING SALES & USE TAX ORD. I st Read ing/ Int roduct i on COMMUN I CAT I ON RE ENFORCEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY CODES, ETC.: 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 Ahern and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 575 AND ZONING A PARCEL OF 1.28 ACRES AND DESCRIBED HEREIN TO PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL OR PC-C DISTRICT AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR SAID PC-C DISTRICT; AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,' ADOPTED AUGUST I0, 1954," 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. Ahem, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. 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 reagrding procedure for introduction. Mayor Steinkamp called upon Fire Chief Toellner who in detail ex- plained what the Uniform Fire Code covered, the schedule of fees involved. Discussion followed among the Members of the City-Council and Fire Chief Toellner. Councilman Ahern 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 passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE - 1973 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, D, AND E, AND THE STANDARDS, PRINCIPLES, TESTS, METHODS, PUBLICATIONS AND SECONDARY CODES THEREIN REFERRED TO OR ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT THERETO, ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND FEES THEREFOR; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 601 AND OTHER ORDINANCES," 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: Aves, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. The next ordinance for Council's attention concerned the amending of the Sales and Use Tax Ordinance. There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp continued the ordinance over to the next regular meeting so that it could be coordinated with the County. The next item was the communication dated October 4, 1973 from the Secretary to Westborough Hills Condominium Association No. 4 request- ing consideration to the enforcement of Health and Safety Codes, Building Codes, etc. Mr. Gary Goren, President of the Association, spoke, stating that their legal counsel had not as yet arrived and requested that Council hold the matter over until later in the meeting; and in the event their legal counsel had not arrived by then, he would speak in this regard. There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp so ordered. -3- 10/15/73 ITEMS FROM STAFF: ..~3--j~.zC ACCEPTANCE OF WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXT. & RAILROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS: Mayor Steinkamp then asked if there were any items from Staff. Acting City Manager Alario informed Council that the Study Session to discuss the Capital Improvement Budget set for October. 17, 1973 had been continued to October 24, 1973. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 5, 1973 from Acting Director, Parks and Recreation Milkovich recommending acceptance of Westborough Boulevard Extension and Railroad Beautifi- cation Projects. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Acting Director, Parks and Recreation, be approved and accepted. HOUSING AUTHO- RITY PROJECT: The next matter for Council's attention concerned the South San Francisco Housing Authority. Councilman Borba requested a continuance of the matter until the full Council was present. Councilman Ahern remarked that Council should act on the matter tonight due to the time element involved. Mr. Ernest Oresti, Chairman of the Housing Authority, explained the matter in detail, and discussion followed. RECESS: Mayor Steinkamp declared a recess at 9:01 p.m., for TV camera retaping. RECALL TO ORDER:--The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkamp at 9:14 p.m, with all Council present; Councilman Mirri, absent. Brief discussion again followed after which City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution of intention which Council could adopt. RESO. NO. 6189 INTENTION RE FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY HOUSING AUTHO- RITY PROJECT: Councilman Ahern then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION OF INTENTION REGARDING FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT." Councilman Borba commended the Housing Authority. 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. Mayor Steinkamp then commended the Members of the Housing Authority for their work in attempting to improve'the housing in the area. CONTINUANCE OF COMMUNICATION RE ENFORCEMENT OF CODES, ETC.: Mr. Gary Goren at this time stated that their legal Counsel had as yet not arrived. During the be§inning of his presentation, their Counsel, Mr. Feingold, arrived. He informed Council on the progress made by the J. H. Snyder Company in correcting the deficiencies and requested the City to keep the pressure on the Snyder Company to complete the items need to be done. Mayor Steinkamp stated tha~-~Staff would continue to pursue the matter in this regard. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp asked if any Member of City Council had anything they wished to offer. INQUIRY RE DEBRIS ON SO. AIRPORT BLVD.: In answer to Councilman Mammini's inquiry concerning the debris on the north end or'South Airport Boulevard, Administrative Assistant Wilson stated that this would be attended to. -4- 10/15/73 I NQU IRY RE FI RE PREVENT I ON 1N COMPLEXES I N WESTBOROUGH: Councilman Borba commenied on the recent fire in the East, asking if any precautions were being taken by the City in the Westborough area where the complexes were now under construction, Acting City Manager Alario stated that the Fire Chief was already working on this and was very concerned in this regard, GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp asked if anyone present had anything to offer under Good and Welfare, PROP. I FORUM OCT. 25, 1973 INVITATION: Mr. Allen Weinstein, 332 Susie Way, distributed to the Members of The City Council Notices of a meeting to be held on Thursday, October 25, 1973 at which time there would be speakers to speak on Proposition I to be voted on the November ballot, urging everyone to attend. He requested that a copy of the Notice be posted in City Hall. COMMENTS RE LETTER CONCERN- lNG FLOODING Mr. Clayton Stafford, 3756 Palos Verdes Way, commented on a communi- cation which had been forwarded to the Director of Public Services concerning the matter of flooding, requesting corrective measures be taken. Acting City Manager Alario remarked that the City was not aware of such a letter but that he would check it and report to Council. RECESS TO EXE- CUTI VE PERSONNEL SESS I ON: COLMA CREEK INTERIM WORK DISCUSSED IN SESSION: RESO. NO. 6190 AUTHOR I Z i NG AN OFFER ~ IN CALE- GARI ACQUISITION: There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp recessed the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session at 9:40 p.m. The meeting was recalled to order at 10:14 p.m., with all Council present; Councilman Mirri, absent. Mayor Steinkamp stated that during the Executive Personnel Session, the matter of land acquisition with regard to the Colma Creek Interim work was discussed. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OFFER IN THE CALEGARI ACOUISITION (LINDEN AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT) AND RELATED MATTERS." 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. RESO. NO. 6191 CONCURRING WIIN RESO. 2134 P.C. & RULING RE USE PERMIT 203: City Attorney Noonan then explained a resolution concerning Planning Commission Resolution No. 2134 after which Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH RESOLUTION NO. 2134 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SETTING ASIDE THE DECISION DATED MARCH 26, 1973, AND THE INTERPRETATIVE RULING THEREBY ADOPTED REGARDING USE PERMIT NO. 203." 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. There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment: 10:16 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: Mayor 10/15/73 * 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 and are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. Documents related to the item are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public review~ inspection and copying.