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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1974-10-07128 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1974 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: . APPROVAL OF BILLS: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/FINANCE ORD. INCREASING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX Ist Reading/ Introduction 8:00 PM. West Orange Avenue Library (Auditorium). Mayor Mirri called the meeting to order at 8:14 PM. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag recited. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: None. Mayor Mirri asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Monday, September 16, 1974. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Monday, September 16, 1974 be approved as submitted. Mayor Mirri asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of October 7, 1974. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the regular bills of October 7, 1974 be approved for payment. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending increasing the Transient Occupancy (Hotel-Motel) Tax from 5% to 6%. After explanation by the City Manager and brief discussion Mayor Mirri 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 Steinkamp 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 Padreddii and passed by a unanimous vote. 129 ADM I N I STRAT I VE SERV I CES/F I NANCE ORD. INCREAS lNG THE TRANS I ENT OCCUPANCY TAX (CONT' Do ) I st Read i ng/ I ntroduct ion CITY CLERK CLAIM OF JOSEPH FACCENDA, JR. CLAIM OF KATHERINE BROWN & ARTHEME T. CLOUATRE CLAIM OF JAMES J. McT I ERNAN Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 554 ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF," PASSED AUGUST 22, 1966, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending the City Council take separate action on each of the following claims: Claim of Joseph Faccenda, Jr. alleging damages to car as a result of vehicle hitting hole of uncovered sewer drain. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp 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 of Steven C. Grier on behalf of Katherine Brown and Artheme T. Clouatre alleging damages to automobile and personal injuries as a result of a collision with vehicle of South San Francisco, Police Department. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp 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 of Mr. & Mrs. James J. McTiernan alleging sewer backup into drains of house and an overflow into basement caused by roots of City tree growing into main sewer line. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp 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. Page 2 I0/7/74 130 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 190-74 ANNUAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE - VOTING REPRESENTATIVE RESO. NO. 191-74 ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES - VOTING REPRESENTATIVE RESO. NO. 192-74 EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN AWARDS RESO. NO. 193-74 SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD FARE INCREASE Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending Council designate a voting representative and an alternate voting representative - Annual League Conference. After explanation by the City Manager and brief discussion Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE VOTING REPRESENTATIVES. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The City Manager at this time requested that Council adopt a resolution designating voting delegates at the National League of Cities Conference. After discussion Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE VOTING REPRESENTATIVES. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated September 16, 1974, recommending Council reinstate the practice of awarding employee service pins for specified years of service, and authorize the transfer of $2,500 from unappropriate reserve to the general fund #.05-4204 to defray the expense. After a brief explanation by the City Manager Mayor Mirri introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN AWARDS. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending Council adopt the resolution which requests our legislative representatives to take whatever action is deemed necessary to have the Public Utilities Commission refuse the SouthemPacific Railroad's application for a rate increase, and to demand a higher standard of commuter service which thereby reduces operating deficits. Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO OPPOSE INCREASE IN COMMUTE FARES OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Page 3 10/7/74 CITY MANAGER (CONT'D.) ORD. AMENDING EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER RELATIONS ORD. RESO. NO. 194-74 DESIGNATING UNITS FOR EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending Council adopt the ordinance which modifies certain definitions contained within the Employee/Employer Relations Ordinance. Discussion followed between Council, staff and John Guay of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association after which it was agreed that the ordinance could have its first reading and introduction and in the interim with the second reading and adoption staff would meet with the Association's representatives. Mayor Mirri 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 Steinkamp 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 Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 647, PASSED MARCH 19, 1973, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE FORMATION OF, RECOGNITION OF, AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS", the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by a unanimous vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending Council adopt the resolution which designates units for employee representation. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION I OF RESOLUTION NO. 6025, PASSED FEBRUARY 20, 1973, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DETERMINING UNITS WITHIN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE TO VERIFY THAT SUCH ORGANIZATION DOES REPRESENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, VERIFYING THE OFFICIAL STATUS OF THE EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS, OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES, AND RECOGNIZING SUCH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS (MEYERS-MILIAS-BROWN ACT, SEC. 3507)". Page 4 10/7/74 132 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 194-74 DESIGNATING UNITS FOR EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION (CONT'D~_o~O FIRE DEPARTMENT RESO. NO. 195-74 CALLING BIDS FOR FIRE HOSE PARKS & RECREATION WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK IA -- ACCEPTANCE AND RELEASE OF BONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT RESO. NO. 196-74 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL OF SAN MATEO COUNTY RESO. NO. 197-74 TRANSFER OF FUNDS - CANINE UNIT O Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending specifications for fire hose be approved and staff be authorized to call for bids. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR FIRE HOSE. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Staff Report, dated October I, 1974, recommending Westborough-West Park IA Common Greens be accepted for maintenance and the bonds released. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation be approved and accepted. Staff Report recommending approval of Joint Powers Agreement. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL OF SAN MATEO COUNTY. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report recommending the transfer of funds from the Police Department budget in order to provide a sufficient amount for replacement of our Canine unit. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS -- REPLACEMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT CANINE UNIT. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Page 5 10/7/74 133 PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING -- PAT BROSNAN PARKING AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 1033 AND 1039 GRAND AVENUE Public Hearing -- Appeal of Pat Brosnan of the Decision of the Planning Commission and the Architectural Committee. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending denial of appeal to create substandard parking and driveway access for a proposed four-unit apartment structure between 1033 and 1039 Grand Avenue. Mayor Mirri declared the public hearing opened. At the request of Councilman Padreddii this item was held for later in the meeting for the appearance of the applicant and his attorney who were delayed. PUBLIC HEARING -- HILL SIGNS AND DISPLAYS SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGN ON WESTBOROUGH Public Hearing -- Appeal of Hill Signs and Displays of the Decision of the Planning Commission. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending denial of appeal to construct a subdivision directional sign on Westborough Boulevard, 500 feet west of El Camino Real. Mayor Mirri declared the public hearing opened asking if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. No one appeared to speak in this regard. After discussion Mayor Mirri declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Battaglia then moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted and the appeal be denied. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Abstaining, Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 198-74 Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending the City AMENDMENT NO. I Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to BENNETT & KAHNWEILER execute Amendment No. I to Agreement dated April 24, 1972 - INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION Subdivision Improvements, Bennett and Kahnweiler Industrial Subdivision, extending the completion date to December 31, 1975. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. I TO AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 24, 1972, SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS, BENNE1-F & KAHNWEILER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, RECORDED AUGUST 23, 1972, IN VOLUME 6216, PAGE 525. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Page 6 10/7/74 134 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT'D.) RESO. AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ADDITION TO CITY HALL RESO. NO. 199-74 AWARD OF CONTRACT 1974-75 CHIP SEAL PROGRAM - MATERIALS RESO. NO. 200-74 AWARD OF CONTRACT 1974-75 COLMA CREEK DREDGING PROGRAM RESO. NO. 201-74 TIME EXTENSION FOR NOISE ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending should the bid results received on 10/7/74 be acceptable a resolu- tion should be adopted awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The Director of Public Services explained the bids received. After brief discussion and there being no objections Mayor Mirri ordered the award be held over. During the interim staff was to make another review of the bids received. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the bids for the 1974-75 Chip Seal Program and award the contract to the low bidder. The Director of Public Services declared the results of the bid and recommended award to Granite Rock Company, San Jose. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1974-75 CHIP SEAL PROGRAM - MATERIALS. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the bids for dredging sand from Colma Creek and tributaries. The Director of Public Services declared the results of the bid and recommended award of contracts to the two lowest bidders - Contract A, Atkinson Enterprises $22,830 and Contract B, Venturini Corporation $20,742. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RENTAL OF DRAGLINE EQUIPMENT - 1974 FOR DREDING SAND FROM COLMA CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending a resolution requesting the California Council on Intergovern- mental Relations authorize a one-year time extension for the preparation of the City's Noise Element. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution Page 7 10/7/74 135 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 201-74 TIME EXTENSION FOR NOISE ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN (CONT'D.) RESO. NO. 202-74 SUPPORTING REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE - SAN MATEO COUNTY RESO. NO. 203-74 NO PARKING ZONE ADJACENT TO KAISER HOSPITAL PUBLIC HEARING -- PAT BROSNAN PARKING AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 1033 AND 1039 GRAND AVENUE osg entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO THE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE NOISE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending a resolution supporting the proposed new structure for the Regional Planning Committee of San Mateo County. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED NEW STRUCTURE OF THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE OF SAN MATEO COUNTY. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a no parking zone on El Camino Real at Kaiser Hospital. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON EL CAMINO REAL ADJACENT TO KAISER HOSPITAL. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Public Hearing -'- Appeal of Pat Brosnan of the decision of the Planning Commission and the Architectural Committee. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending denial of appeal to create substandard parking and driveway access for a proposed four-unit apartment structure between 1033 and 1039 Grand Avenue. Prior to the opening of the public hearing the Director of Public Services gave a brief explanation of the request for a building permit by Mr. Brosnan. Mayor Mirri then declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. Page 8 10/7/74 PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING -- PAT BROSNAN PARKING & DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 1033 AND 1039 GRAND AVENUE (CONT'D.) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:. PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT'D.) COLMA CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT ACCEPTING 1973-74 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM Lengthy discussion followed at which time Mr. Thomas Bocci, attorney at law, representing Mr. Brosnan spoke on behalf of his client, followed by discussion by members of the City Council, City staff, Mr. Bocci and Mr. Brosnan. After discussion Mayor Mirri declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Battag.lia then moved, seconded by Mayor Mirri that the appeal be approved. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none. Abstaining, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Mr. Bocci and Mr. Brosnan then expressed their thanks to the members of the City Council for their decision. Mayor Mirri recessed the meeting at 10:23 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mirri at 10:40 PM with all Council present. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, regarding Colma Creek Flood Control Project - Status Report. The Council reviewed the staff report dated October 7, 1974, subject "Colma Creek Flood Control Project - Status Report," and heard oral presentations by the Director of Public Services and City Engineer, including the presentation of related maps. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and unanimously carried that the concept of deleting the Oak Avenue Bridge and relocating a portion of Mission Road at no expense to City be tentatively approved for recom- mendation to the County, and if County makes or authorizes such a modification of the Colma Creek plan, then the City Manager is authorized to prepare necessary reports and procedures for the Council to undertake implementation, including street opening and closing proceedings and related matters. For the information of the City Council with no action to be taken at this time, the Director of Public Services explained the alternate routes for the improvement of Colma Creek as it goes thru the Orange Avenue Memorial Park. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending the City Council accept the 1973-74 Street Resurfacing Program - Project ST-73-2 as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Page 9 10/7/74 137 PUBLIC SERVICES ACCEPTING 1973-74 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM (CONT'D.) ACCEPTING 1971-72 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SETTING 11/6/74 HEARING -- LEO J. LOMBARDI REZONING SETTING 11/6/74 HEARING -- WATERFRONT PARK & OPEN SPACE AT OYSTER POINT (REZONING) SETTING 11/6/74 HEARING -- AMENDING GENERAL PLAN RE WATERFRONT PARK AND OPEN SPACE AREAS AT OYSTER POINT After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending the City Council accept the 1971-72 Street Improvement Program as complete. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the recommendation be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974 (RZ-31) Leo J. Lombardi & Others, recommending setting date of public hearing for November 6, 1974 as the time to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone 0.731 acres of land, located at the northerly side of Armour Avenue and Linden Avenue, from "R-2" Duplex Family Residential District to "R-3" Residential Multiple Family District and "C-3" Heavy Commercial District. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the hearing be set for November 6, 1974. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending setting public hearing for November 6, 1974 as the time to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone to Open Space (OS) District the revised established boundaries for the proposed Waterfront Park and Open Space areas at Oyster Point. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the hearing be set for November 6, 1974. Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending setting public hearing for November 6, 1974 to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the General Plan to establish new boundaries for the proposed Waterfront Park and Open Space areas at Oyster Point. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the hearing be set for November 6, 1974. Page I0 10/7/74 138 PUBLIC SERVICES Staff Report, dated October 7, 1974, recommending setting (CONT'D;)' public heari.ng for November 6, 1974 to consider the recom- SETTING 11/6/74 mendation of the Planning Commission to amend the General HEARING -- AMENDING Plan of the City of South San Francisco by deleting GENERAL PLAN RE proposed extension of Miller Avenue between Chestnut MILLER AVE. EXTENSION Avenue and Willow Avenue and provide for pedestrian and bicycle ways instead. ~? Councilman Ma~ini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the hearing be set for November 6, 1974. ITEMS FROM STAFF SENIOR CITIZENS SHE LTER~,-~O~ PALMISTRY - LICENSE FEE 5377 A brief explanation was made by the City Manager after which he stated plans would be submitted for the next regular Council meeting. The City Manager at this time brought to the attention of the City Council a communication which was received from Mr. Boyd Miller requesting a change in the license fee for palmistry. Mr. Samuel Ridge spoke on behalf of his client after which discussion followed between the members of the City Council and Mr. Samuel Ridge. After discussion Mr. Ridge was informed he would be advised when the matter would be rescheduled for Council's action. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL INQUIRY - SPRUCE AVENUE BRIDGE IMPROVING SPRUCE AND HARBOR RD. RAILROAD CROSSINGS In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry the Director of Public Services stated he would contact the County of San Mateo as to the completion date for the Spruce Avenue Bridge. In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry the Director of Public Services stated he would contact the Southern Pacific Company regarding improving the railroad crossing at Spruce and Railroad Avenues. Councilman Battaglia requested the Harbor Road railroad crossing also be included. MARINA IMPROVEMENT Councilman Steinkamp at this time inquired as to the progress on improvement of the City's marina. The City Manager stated he would have the Director of Parks and Recreation prepare a report but completion might be from three to five years. Page II 10/7/74 139 [TF~S FROM COUNCIL (CONT,D,)~ CHRISTMAS DECORATION MAINT. OF UNDERPASS ON AIRPORT BLVD. RECESS: ,, -Ooo RECALL TO ORDER: ADJ OURNEMENT Councilman Battaglia requested the City this year light the Christmas tree atop Sign Hill. The City Manager reported this would be done and in addition the City Hall would be decorated and illuminated as well. Mayor Mirri requested City staff ascertain whose responsibility it was for the maintenance of the underpass on Airport Boulevard near the Fire Station, requesting that after this was determined it be cleaned and painted. Mayor Mirri recessed the meeting to Executive Personnel Session at 11:46 PM. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mirri with all Council present at 12:05 AM. Mayor Mirri stated that no action was taken during the Executive Personnel Session. There being nothing further to come before the City Council Mayor Mirri adjourned the meeting at 12:06 AM. City Clerk APPROVED: *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. Page 12 10/7/74