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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-12-17 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1973 TIME: PLACE: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor S,einkamp called the meeting ,o order at 8:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGI- ANCE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance ,o ,he Flag was reci,ed al,er which ,he Invoca, ion was given by Reverend Donald Wertz of the Good News Chapel. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Council~n PatrickE. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. None. MINUTi~S: Mayor Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Special Meetings of November 26, 1973 and November 30, 1973; the Regular Meeting of December 3, 1973; and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December'~tO, 1973. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the Meetings, as specified, be approved as submitted. REGULAR BILLS:, _The next item for Council consideration was the approval of the regular bills of December 17, 1973. Councilman Mammini moved that the bills be approved and paid. Councilman Borba stated that he wished to amend Councilman Mannini's motion, to which Councilman Mamminl stated he could not do so. Councilman Ahem then seconded Councilman Mammini's motion. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Borba stated he voted Yes on all claims except the luncheon bills and V.T.N. He stated he registered a No vote on those two. Discussion followed at which time the City Attorney explained Councilman Borba's disapproval of the two bills. Further discussion followed after which Councilman Borba moved disapproval of payment of the V.T.N. and luncheon bills. Councilman Mirri seconded the motion. Fur,her discussion followed al,er which motion, as mad® and seconded, was regularly carried. RESO. NO. 6219 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MR. & MRS. PAUL S. BETHSCHEIDER: Mayor Steinkamp read the Resolution in full, after which Councilman Ahem introducea a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MR. AND MRS. PAUL S. BETHSCHEIDER." 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. Mayor Steinkamp then presented the Resolution to Chief of Police Rosano in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Bethscheider, who could not be present due to illness. Chief Rosano stated he would present the framed copy to both. RESO. NO. 6220 After an explanation by City Attorney No, nan, Councilman Ahern AN AGHEEMENI BEI. introduced a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION REGARDING AN AGREEMENT SO. SAN FRANCISCO BETWEEN THE Cll~f OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES." AND STATE Of CALIF., ACTING BY AND THROUGH DEPT. Of WATER RESOURCES. RESO. NO. 6221 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 Ncx~nan explained the next resolution concerning the AUTHORIZING EXECU- Lease Renewal (Colma Creek). TION OF LEASE RE- NEWAL WITH STATE DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIV. OF HIGHWAYS (COLMA CREEK). Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ~UTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE RENEWAL WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS (COLMA CREEK)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, /~5--William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 6222 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the REQUESIING COUNTY specified election services. CLERK OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TO RENDER Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESoLuTIoN SPECIFIED ELECTION REQUESTING COUNTY CLERK OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES. ELECTION SERVICES." 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. 6223 City Attorney Noonan explained t~e purpose of the easement grant AUTHORIZING ACCEPT-and brie4 discussion followed, after which Councilman Ahern introduced ANCE OF AN INGRESS-the Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN EGRESS EASEMENT INGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT GRANT BY UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION." GRANT BY UNION CARBIDE CORP. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, ~ William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, .Terry J. Mirri and Warren ~_5~ /~5-- Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 6224 AMENDING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE CLASSI- FICATION PLAN BY ADDING CLASSES OF MAINTENANCE MAN I AND SUPER- VISOR CHEMIST. RESO. NO. 6225 'ESTABLiSHiNG SALARY SCHEDULES & INCREASES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973-74. j City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the amendment to the employee classification plan. Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING THE CLASSES OF MAINTENANCE MAN I AND SUPERVISOR CHEMIST." 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. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the salary schedules and increases for 1973/74. Councl;l~?~ Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND INCREASES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973-74." 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. -2- 12/17/73 RESO. NO. 6226 ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FOR PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT=OF-WAY (CABOT, CABOT & FORBES CALt FORN I A PROPERTIES, INC. _ City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the Grant Deed for public road right-of-way, Discussion related to this matter followed. Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FOR PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (CABOT, CABOT & FORBES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES, INC." 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. 6227 Gity Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the URGING CO. OF SAN Facllities Bond Act of 1974. MATEO TO SUPPORT STATE BEACH,PARK, Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION RECREATIONAL AND STRONGLY URGING THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO SUPPORT THE STATE BEACH, HISTORICAL FACILI- PARK, RECREATIONAL AND HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974 AND TIES BOND ACT OF 1974 AND TO ADOPT A FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM. STRONGLY URGING THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO AI~OPT A FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, THE AFFECTED DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES PREDICATED UPON POPULATION. 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. 6228 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the AUTHORIZING AC(;IIJ~- Atkinson Acquisition. SITION OF A PARCEL 'OF PROPERTY FROM GUY F. ATKINSON COMPANY, A COR~P. Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY FROM GUY F. ATKINSON COMPANY, A CORPORATION." 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, ORD., NO. 657 AMENDING 0RD.353, ZONING ORD. OF SO.SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTED 8-10-54 ESTABLISHING AN Mayor Steinkamp ordi~e~t 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. OPEN SPACE ZONING Councilman Mamminiimoved reading of the ordinance in its entirety be DISTRICT. 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 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" PASSED AND ADOPTED AUGUST I0, 1954, AND ESTABLISHING AN OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT AND CLASSIFYING THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Ahern 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. Mirri and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. -3- 12/17/73 !15 CLAIM AS FILED BY The next item for Council's attention was the claim as filed by ROYAL INN, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO A I RPORT. ..5-'0 Bruce I. Cornblum, Esq., Attorney-at-Law, on behalf of Royal Inn, for alleged continual property damage due to sinkage of the building. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and reguJarly 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 Governn~nt Code Sections 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY. The next Item for Council's attention was the claim as filed by RODOLFO E.QUEZADA, Rodolfo E. Ouezada for flood damage caused by overflow of sewer. FOR FLOOD DAMAGE CAUSED BY SEWER OVERFLOW. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem 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. CLAIM AS FILED BY DON MACHADO FOR FALSE ARREST. The next item for Council's attention was the claim as filed by John J. Fahey, Attorney-at-Law, on behalf of Don Machado, also known as Donald Charles Machado, for damages resulting from a false arrest warrant. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the city's lnsal/a~-~e~0-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, CLAIM AS FILED'BY OLIVER~HINE HOFFMAN, FOR FLOOD DAMAGE. The next item for Council's attention was the claim as filed by Oliver Rhine Hoffmann, for flood damage caused by overflow of sewer. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem 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 ~ claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 913, 915.4 and ¢rfher related sections of the Government Code. QUEZADA CLAIM ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION. Mr. Rodolfo Quezada requested permission to speak on his claim which Council had acted on earlier in this meeting. Discussion followed between Mr. QUezada, Council and Staff, relative to other sewer stoppages and the reason for the City Council's action. After discussion, City Attorney Noonan stated that he would contact the city's insurance adjuster and discuss the matter with him and would contact Mr. Quezada. CLAIM AS FILED BY The next item for Council's attention was the claim as filed by EVERETT L.HERRERA Cotchett & Hutchinson, Attorneys-at-Law, on behalf of Everett L. FOR FLOOD DAMAGE. Herrera, for flood damage caused by overflow of Colma Creek. City Attorney Noonan explained that this was a little different, in that it was a late claim and the wording should be "moved that application be denied". Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried. -4- 12/17/73 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM The next item for Council's attention was Planning Commission's RESOLUTION NO. 2137 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission to rezone 9,023 acres of land, located between the westerly side of South Spruce Avenue and the R-I District of Mayfair Village, from "R-3," redistricted multiple-family residential district and "C-3," heavy commercial district, to PCM~ planned commercial and light industrial district. Discussion followed at which time the City Attorney suggested a Public Hearing date be scheduled foe the regular meeting of January 7, 1974. Further discussion followed between the members of the City Council, Staff, Mrs. Margaret Symonds of 129 Flr Avenue and Mr. Jack Zancanella, 135 Fir Avenue, after which, there being no objections, Mayor Steinkamp set the Public Hearing for January 7, 1974. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HEALTH CENTER PROPOSAL. The next Item concerned the request from Our Lady of Guadalupe Health Center for financial assistance. Discussion followed between the members of the City Council, during which time Councilman Borba voiced objection to the request. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the city make a donation to the Center. City Attorney Noonan suggested an addttlon to the motion to provide capacity for service to those 12.85% of persons originating from South San Francisco. City Manager Alario requested the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds. RESO. NO. 6229 AUTHORIZING T RANSFERING OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSIST- ANCE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HEALTH ,CENTER. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF PUB- LIC SERVICES, Councilman Ahem then introduced a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE FOR A HEALTH FACILITY - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HEALTH CENTER." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J, Mlrri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, William A. Borba. Absent, none. City Manager Alario at this time requested am otlon appointing Frank Addlego, Director of Public Services. Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Borba, and regularly carried. At the request of Councilman Mirri, the City Manager briefly gave some of Mr. Addiego's background, stating that an article would appear in the newspapers. RES. NO. 6230 MEM~)RAIVI)UM Ur UNDERSTANDINGI POLICE DEPT. RESO, NO. 6231 ACUfJ SiT Ofl OF LAND FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES: St~ HILL. City Manager Alario then requested the adoption of a Resolution accepting the Memorandum of Understanding with certain units of the Police Department, explaining that this was the same as was given the rest of the city. Councilman Ahern then introduced a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDIJq OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE ASSOCIATION FOR UNIT NO. 7." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mamminl, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan at this time requested the adoption of two Resolutions which affected Federal Grants for Sign Hill and the Westborough Park. Councilman Mammini then introduced a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND/OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN-SPACE PURPOSES NO. OS-CA-Og-39-1145(G) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Patrick A. Ahern, -5- L2/17/73 .! i 7 RESO. NO. 6231 (CONTINUED) RESO. NO. 6232 ',CQUIS ITION OF LAND FOR OPEN :SPACE PURPOSES WESTBO.ROUGH. William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Mammini then introduced a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND/OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN-SPACE PURPOSES NO. OS-CA-O9-39-1024(D)(G) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. ITEMS FROM Mayor Steinka~ then asked if there were any items from Council. COUNCIL: COLMA CREEK Councilman Borba brought up the matter of a billlng for consultant BILLINGS: ~ fees for work presently being done on Colma Creek by V.T.N, City V Manager Alario stated that this bill had been approved by the Acting ~5-o/~ Director of Public Services Stoppolont, that he would obtain this Information and report back to council. LEAVES OF ABSENCE:~, Councilman Borba then suggested a motion that all staff members get council approval to leave the city to outside areas. City Manager Alario stated that all such requests had to be approved by his office and that he would submit further information in the status report. COLMA CREEK For the benefit of the audience, Councilman Ahern explained the bids BIDS: which had been received for the work presently being done on Colma Creek .~/.5-~ and how the present contractors were selected. Discussion followed in this regard. COUNCILMAN Councilman Mammtnl at this time requested to be excused from the meeting. MAMMINI EX- Prior to his leaving, Mayor Steinkamp presented Councilman Mammini with CUSED FROM an engraved gavel for his services as Mayor during his term of office. MEETING: PRESENTATION Councllman Mammini was then excused at 10:25 p.m. OF GAVEL: ~ REPORT ON CONFERENCE :, Councilman Mirri commented on the recent conference that he and Mayor Steinkamp attended in Puerto Rico; the Information they obtained from the sessions and their meeting in Washington with Congressman Ryan. He stated that he and Mayor Steinkamp were preparing a report that would be released to the news media. GOOD AND WELFARE:Mayor Stelnkamp then asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. TRUCK TRAFFIC: Mrs. Irene Mann, 103 Fir Avenue brought to Council attention the heavy /' trucks that delivered supplies to the businesses located near Mayfair ~5~_~ Village, which made it necessary for them to use the residential streets in the area which were not constructed for such traffic, and could cause damage to the city's sewer lines. Discussion followed, after which this matter was referred to the City Manager for report. REAL ESTATE SIGNS: Elmer Hitchcock of 2449 Greendale Drive commented on the real estate signs existing In the Westborough area which were in conflict with the condominium laws, requesting assistance in this regard. Councilman Ahem offered to contact the company mentioned by Mr. Hitchcock and seek their cooperation. NOISE AND Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, brought to council attention the SCREENING, noise and vibration nuisance from the unloading and loading of the silos OROWEAT BAKErIES:of Oroweat Bakeries. Also the screening which was to have been constructed v around the silos. He requested assistance of the city in this regard. City Manager Alario stated he would have the matter checked. -6- 12/17/73 1i8 GOOD & WELFARE: (CONTINUED) CITATIONS, PARKING: APPRECIATION: SEASONS GREETINGS: RECESS: Donald Grimes commented that the company he works for is presently undergoing some changes. As a result, it is necessary for vehicles to be parked in the area, but that they have been issued citations for parking violations. He requested temporary traffic relief until their work Is completed, which they expect will be about in January. The City Manager reported he would confer with the Police Chief in this regard. Mr. Grimes then expressed his thanks to the city for the clean-out boxes recently installed in their industrial area. Hayor.'Steinkamp, at this time, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Steinkamp then recessed the meeting at IO:O0 p.m. to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Steinkamp at 11:06 p.m. Present: Councilmen Ahem, Borba, Mirri and Steinkam~. Absent: Councilman Mammini. Mayor Steinkamp stated that during the Executive Personnel Session labor negotiations and personnel matters were discussed. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Steinkamp then adjourned the meeting ,o Thursday, December 27, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. Time of adjournment: 11:07 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: APPROVED: Mayor *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. -7- 12/17/73