HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-11-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1973
TIME:_
PLACE:
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall.
CALL TO ORDER~___--Mayor STeinkamp called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLE- The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the
GLANCE TO FLAG Invocation was given by Reverend Charles O'Neil of the Firs~ Southern
& INVOCATION:~ Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba,
Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp
Councilman F. Frank Mammini
MINUTES: .............. Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes
of the regular meeting of November 5, 1973; the special meeting of
November I0, 1973; and the adjourned regular meeting of November 12, 1973.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of Novermber 5, 1973;
the special meeting of November I0, 1973; and the adjourned regular
meeting of November 12, 1973 be approved as submitted.
REGULAR BILLS:__---J4ayor Stainkamp asked if there was a motion approving the regular
bills as submitted for November 19, 1973.
Councilman Borba at this time questioned the bill of the Glassman in
the amount of $14.00 for a call made but no services rendered.
Acting City Manager Alario stated that he had looked at it and would
have a report.
Further discussion followed during which time Staff answered Councilman
Borba's inquiries concerning bills submitted by VTN.
City Attorney Noonan stated that he would review VTN's contract and
report to Council.
Councilman Ahern then moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly
carried, that the bills with the exception of the Glassman be approved
as submitted.
NOTICE OF
HEARING MEDIAN
ISLAND INSTALL-
ATION IN A
PORTION OF
CHESTNUT AVE.:
The next item was the Notice of Hearing - MEDIAN ISLAND INSTALLATION
IN A PORTION OF CHESTNUT AVENUE.
In answer to Councilman Ahern's inquiry, Acting Director of Public
Services Stoppoloni explained the installation.
Councilman Borba suggested that the matter be held over.
Mayor Sfeinkamp at this time declared the Public Hearing opened.
Discussion followed with further explanation by the Acting Director
of Public Services and Officer Frank Brown of the Police Department.
There were no written protests; after which Mayor Steinkamp asked if
there were any oral protests.
There being none and there being no objections, Mavor Steinkamp
continued the Public Hearing to December 3, 1973.
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RESO. NO. 6202
AUTHORIZING EXE-
CUTION OF AGMT.
WITH SO, P. CO.
PUC NO. EM 12,0
BADEN:
City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution authorizing execution
of an agreen~nt with Southern Pacific Transportation Company for a
crossing gate at Orange Avenue intersection.
In answer to Councilman Ahern's inquiry, Acting Director of Public
Services Stoppoloni explained the type of installation be be made.
Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A. RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY CROSSING, PUC NO. .EM 12.0 BADEN (ORANGE AVENUE
RAILROAD CROSSING)."
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 ACCEPTING
EASEMENT DEED
FROM CO. FOR
SANITARY SEWER
PURPOSES: /
RESO. NO. 620~
AWARD OF CONTRACT
REPOWERING OF
LA FRANCE AERIAL:
The next resolution was entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT
DEED FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES."
At the request of City Attorney Noonan, and there being no objections,
Mayor Steinkamp continued the Resolution to the next regular meeting
inasmuch as the Deed had not as yet been received.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which the
bids were declared by Acting City Manager Alario who recommended award
of contract be made to the American La France Company.
Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF AWARD OF CONTRACT REPOWERING A 1949 AMERICAN LA FRANCE AERIAL
REGISTER NUMBER L-3833."
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. 6204
AWARD OF CONTRACT
I GAS CHROMATO-
GRAPH & I INFRA-
RED SPECTRO-
PHOTOMETER:
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution regarding award of
contract for the Gas Chromatograph and Infra-red Spectrophotometer.
Bids were declared by Acting Director of Public Services Stoppoloni who
recommended award to. Perkin-Elmer Corporation.
Discussion followed concerning the instruments, their function and
their requirement by the State and Federal laws.
Discussion followed concerning participation in the cost by the State
and Federal agencies which re0uired such instruments; City is to
request State and Federal participation in this cost.
Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ONE (I) GAS CHROMATOGRAPH AND ONE (I) INFRA-RED
SPECTROPHOTOMETER."
RESO. NO. 6205
APPROVING SPECS
AUTHORIZING WORK;
CALLING BIDS FOR
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.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern intro-
duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR WINDOW
WINDOW REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT AT CITY HALL."
CITY HALL:
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
~...~--.-~2.~7 William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
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Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NO. 6206
AUTHORIZING EXE-
CUTION OF AGMT.
WITH SCHOOL DIST.
"RECREATION AGMT."
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the
Recreation Agreement with the South San Francisco Unified School District.
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RESO. NO. 6206
(CONTINUED)
Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Dick Milkovich explained the
agree~nt and the areas to be used.
Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ENTITLED "RECREATION AGREEMENT."
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. 6207
AUTHORIZING EXE-
CU?tI~N OF JOINT
POWERS AGMT. -
!~CFK)OL DISTRICT:
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan of the companion reso-
lution, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Milkovich explained
the agree~nt.
Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT."
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.
In answer to Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, inquiring on the prior
Resolution, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Milkovich explained
the use of the high school swimming pools if they were not in use in
class-connected activities.
RESO AUTHORIZING
MEDIA~ ISLAND
INSTALLATION -
PORTION OF
CHESTNUT AVE.~
The next resolution for Council's attention was entitled: "A RESO-
LUTION AUTHORIZING MEDIAN ISLAND INSTALLATION - PORTION OF CHESTNUT
AVENUE."
There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp continued the matter to the
next regular meeting.
ORD. NO. 656
REPEALING CERTAIN
ORDINANCES:
2nd Reading/
Adoption
Mayor Steinkamo ordered the title of the ordinance nread. 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 Ahern moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED," the entire reading of which
has been duly waived, be passed and adooted, seconded by Councilman
Borba and passed by the following roll call vote.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council~n Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
REQUEST FOR
SUPPORT FROM OUR
LADY OF GUADALUPE
HEALTH CENTER:
The next item was the letter dated October 9, 1973 from Our Lady of
Guadalupe Health Center requesting Council's consideration to their
support.
Mayor Steinkamp stated that a request had been received from Mr. Charles
Keaty, Health Center Director, for a continuance to the next regular
meeting.
There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamo so ordered.
OPEN SPACE & CON- City Attorney Noonan stated that the next two items, nan~ly Open Space
SERVATION ELEMENT and Conservation Element of the General Plan and Amendment of Zoning
OF GEN. PLAN: Ordinance for Open Space - Zoning District, were related and requested
/ the City Council to set a Public Hearing on each for the meeting of
~--~ December 3, 1973.
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OPEN SPACE & CON-
SERVATION ELEMENT
(CONTINUED)
AMENDMENT OF ZON-
ING ORD. OPEN
SPACE:
ITEMS FROM
COUNCIL:
REQUEST TO
REVISE ORD.
RE CA)UNCIL
MEMBER ON
PERSONNEL BD.:
There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp so ordered.
There being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp ordered the Public Hearing
on December 3, 1973 for the companion item of Amendment of Zoning
Ordinance for O0en Space - Zoning District.
There being nothing further, Mayor Steinkamp asked if there were any
Items from Council.
Councilman Borba proposed that a member of the City Staff be appointed
to the Personnel Board.
Acting City Manager Alario informed Council what was done in some
cities and that the City Attorney indicated that the rule now prohibitS
such appointment and nee~revision.
Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance be changed.
Mayor STeinkamp suggested that Staff be instructed to orepare a
new ordinance.
After further instructions, Mayor Steinkamp requested Staff submit a
report in this regard.
No second was made to Councilman Borba's motion.
COMMENTS RE
REFERRAL CENTER:
Councilman Borba then stated that he understood that internal problems
were occurring in the Referral Center and suggested that a hold be
placed on the funds until;a report had been received.
Acting City Manager Alario reported that a meeting was held with two
members of the Board, that there would be additional meetings and that
an attempt would be made to have a report by the meeting of December
17, 1973.
REQUEST FOR EXE-
CUTI VE PERSONNEL
SESS I ON: ~,,-,,,~-3 ~'
Mayor Steinkamp then stated that a recess would be declared to allow
the TV cameras to retape and that during the interim, requested an
Executive Personnel Session.
RECESS'
The recess was declared at 9:08 p.m.
RECALL TO ORDER
COUNCILMAN ~
MAMMINI -
PRESENT: -~/~
APPOINTMENT OF
MR. EDWARD G.
ALARIO AS CITY
MANAGER: ~-~.~.,>
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkamp at 10:24 p.m.,
wil all Council being present. Councilman Mammini appeared present
at this time.
Mayor Steinkamp remarked that, during the Executive Personnel Session,
the matter of the appointment of the City Manager was discussed. He
commented that the City had gone through the process of advertising.
had conducted interviews during the past week and that the majority of
the City Council had selected Mr. Edward Alario as City Manager.
Mayor Steinkamp at this time appointed Mr. Alario to this position.
COMMENTS RE
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
IN FIRE DEPT.:~
Councilman Mirri at this time commented on the Paramedic Program
proposed in the Fire Department, urging Council to I o ok into this,
especially from the help it would offer to the older citizen.
Discussion followed at which time Mayor Steinkamp stated that a
meeting would be held with Council and the Fire Department to dis-
cuss the program further.
GOOD & WELFARE: ..... Mayor Steinkamp then asked if anyone present had anything they wished
to offer under Good and Welfare.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being none, Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman
Mammini and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment: 10:29 p.m.
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
APPROVED:
Mayor
City C I~17, k
*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.
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