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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1974-11-20160 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1974 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF BILLS: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/FINANCE SENIOR CITIZENS SUBSIDIZED PARKING 3OO/0 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library (Auditorium). Mayor Mirri called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 on Wednesday, October 16, 1974 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting on Thursday, October 31, 1974. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 1974, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting on Thursday, October 31, 1974 be approved as submitted. Mayor Mirri asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of November 20, 1974. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the regular bills of November 20, 1974 be approved for payment. Parking Place Commission Report on senior citizens subsidized parking. After an explanation of the request by the Director of Administrative Services, discussion followed between members of the City Council and staff. Councilman Battaglia requested that the matter be tabled until staff comes up with some recommendation or suitable plan. There being no objections this item was continued. 161 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/FINANCE RESO. NO. 216-74 AUTHORIZING OPTION - 424 BADEN AVENUE 5151 SO. AIRPORT BLVD. SEWER REVENUE BONDS REPORT REPORT ON PARKING DISTRICT NO. I C I TY CLERK CLAIM OF ANGELINA GAVA APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM - CHERYL OXFORD Parking Place Commission recommendation re purchase of property at 424 Baden Avenue. After a brief explanation by the City Manager and City Attorney, Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OPTION -- 424 BADEN AVENUE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 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. Audit and report on South Airport Boulevard Sewer Revenue Bonds. After an explanation by the Director of Administrative Services, Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the report be accepted and ordered filed. Audit and report on Parking District No. I. After an explanation by the Director of Administrative Services, Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the report be accepted and ordered filed. Staff Report, dated November 13, 1974, recommending City Council take separate action on each of the following claims: Claim of Mrs. Angelina Gava alleging damages resulting from a fall occurring at Orange Avenue Park. 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. Application for Leave to Present Late Claim from John C. Stein, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Cheryl Oxford, Sunnyvale, CA alleging deprivation of moral and emotional support of her husband, Royal Oxford, who sustained severe personal injuries as a result of the negligence and carelessness of said public entities. After an explanation by the City Attorney concerning action to be taken Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the application be denied. 11/20/74 Page 2 162 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 217-74 STABILIZE ASSESSED VALUES OF OWNER- OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY & ESTABLISH STATE REVENUE SHARING SYSTEM FUNDED BY INCOME TAX ORD. ALLOWING FOR COMPENSATION OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Ist Reading/Introduction 7 PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 218-74 CITY HALL PUBLIC REST AREA Staff Report, dated November 12, 1974, recommending the Council adopt the resolution requesting legislation to stabilize the assessed values of owner-occupied residential property and establishment of State Revenue Sharing System funded by Income Tax. After a brief explanation by the City Manager, Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEGISLATION TO STABILIZE ASSESSED VALUES OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE REVENUE SHARING SYSTEM FUNDED BY INCOME TAX. Discussion followed during which time Councilman Steinkamp requested that the name of Senator Moscone be added to the resolution. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini and Terry J. Mirri. Abstaining, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated November 20, 1974, recommending the Council adopt the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 79 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" to allow for compensation of Library Trustees. After a brief explanation by the City Manager, 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 Battaglia 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 Steinkamp and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN AND FOR THE CllW OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO," 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, recommending the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the City Hall Public Rest Area and authorize the call for bids. After an explanation by the Director of Parks and Recreation a lengthy discussion followed between the members of the City Council and staff concerning this matter. 11/20/74 Page 3 163 PARKS AND RECREATION RESO. NO. 218-74 CITY HALL PUBLIC REST AREA (CONT'D.) PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 219-74 BLDG. PERMITS FEES FOR CHURCHES AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS RESO. NO. 220-74 KIMBALL WAY RAILROAD CROSSING - STATE CROSSING PROTECTION FUNDS A recess was declared by Mayor Mirri at 8:30 PM for the retaping of television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mirri at 8:43 PM. Also speaking on this subject were William Henderson of 387 Dolores Way, Mr. Sola and Mrs. Claire D'Amico. After discussion Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolu- tion entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL PUBLIC REST AREA. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated November 20, 1974, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2033 passed August 2, 1954, which waived all building permit fees in connection with the construction or alteration of regularly established churches and schools. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2033, PASSED AUGUST 2, 1954, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING THAT IT IS THE POLICY OF SAID COUNCIL TO WAIVE ALL BUILDING PERMIT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION OF REGULARLY ESTABLISHED CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS." 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 November 20, 1974, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Public Utilities Commission requesting allocation of crossing protection funds for the construction of the Kimball Way Railroad Crossing. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services, Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES TO SUBMIT REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR ALLOCATIONS FROM THE STATE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND. 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. 11/20/74 Page 4 164 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 221-74 REPAIR OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC GRADE CROSSING RESO. NO. 222-74 APPOINTING ENGINEER & ATTORNEYS FOR THE CABOT, CABOT & FORBES UNIT NO. 3 7.2. RESO. NO. 223-74 CALLING BIDS FOR BUSES FOR CITY'S PUBLIC TRANSP. SYSTEM GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMM. RESO. NOS. 2156 AND 2157 Councilman Ste[nkamp at this time stated he wished to introduce a resolution which would request the Southern Pacific Company to repair their railroad crossing on Grand Avenue. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Battaglia requested that Harbor Way also be included. Councilman Steinkamp then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING REPAIR OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC GRADE CROSSING IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Abstaining, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated November 20, 1974, recommending the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Mr. Norman B. Hansen, Vice-President of Wilsey & Ham, as Engineer-of- Work for the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3 Assessment District. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5647 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS" CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 3 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. 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 City Council approve the plans and specifications for buses to be acquired for the City's public transportation system. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF SMALL TRANSIT COACHES. 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 November 20, 1974, recommending approval of resolution which adopts amendments to General Plan. Discussion followed during which time David Hale, City Planner, in detail explained the matter stating that State law required the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for concurrence in this change. He stated that Staff recommended the actual introduction and passing of the resolution be deferred until the December 4 meeting !n order to refer this back to the PIanning Commission for its concurrence. 11/20/74 Page 5 165 PUBLIC SERVICES GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMM. RESO. NOS. 2156 AND 2157 (CONT'D.) ORD. DESIGNATING. SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK AT OYSTER POINT IN THE OPEN SPACE ZONE Ist Reading/ Introduction ORD. NO. 677-74 REZONING LEO J. LOMBARD[ AND OTHER PROPERTY FROM R-2 TO R-3 AND C-3 2nd Reading/Adoption There being no objections, Mayor Mirri continued the matter and ordered it back to the Planning Commission. Speaking on this item was Mr. L. Brown, Attorney for the U.S. Steel Company. The meeting was recessed by Mayor Mirri at 9:38 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mirri at 9:45 PM with all Council present. Speaking on this item also was Judy Breakstone of BCDC and Mr. Cyres McMillan representing Healy Tibbitts Co. Staff Report, dated November 20, 1974, recommending the City Council approve Resolution No. 2158 of the Planning Commission and introduce for first r~ading an ordinance designating the Shoreline Regional Park at Oyster Point in the Open Space Zone. After a brief explanation by the City Manager, 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 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 Steinkamp and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" PASSED AND ADOPTED AUGUST I0, 1954, AND ESTABLISHING ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, 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 November 6, 1974, recommending the City Council a00rove Resolution No. 2152 of the Planning Commission and adopt ordinance rezonine Leo J. Lombardi and other 0rooerty from R-2 to R-3 and C-3. Mayor Mirri ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. 11/20/74 Page 6 166 PUBLIC SERVICES ORD. NO. 677-74 REZONING LEO J. LOMBARDI AND OTHER PROPERLY( FROM R-2 to R-3 AND C-3 (CONT'D.) ORD. NO. 678-74 DELETION OF MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-I SINGLE FAMILY ZONE 2nd Reading/Adoption '16 ? ORD. NO. 679-74 ACCESS AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS 2nd Reading/Adoption City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordi- nance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" PASSED AND ADOPTED AUGUST I0, 1954, AND ESTABLISHI'NG ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED. the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp 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 November 6, 1974, recommending the City Council repeal Section 3.15(a) of Zoning Ordinance No. 353 - deletion of maximum lot coverage requirements in the R-I single family zone. 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 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 Steinkamp and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" PASSED AND ADOPTED AUGUST I0, 1954, REPEALING SUBSECTION 3.15(a), the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, 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 November 6, 1974, recommending the City Council amend Section 4 of Zoning Ordinance No. 353 by adding Section 4.11 c (I) (2) (3) and d (I) (2) as they shall relate to minimum accews and driveway standards. 11/20/74 Page 7 167 PUBLIC SERVICES ORD. NO. 679-74 . ACCESS AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS (CONT' D. ) PAYMENT TO WILSEY & HAM & CALIF. WATER SERVICE AVANESSIAN & ASSOCS.- PROPOSED MUNI. CORP. YD. COMMUNICATIONS CITY OF BRISBANE BUS ROUTE Mayor Mi. rri ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance ~as read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp 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 Mammini and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" PASSED AND ADOPTED AUGUST I0, 1954, ADDING SECTION 411 c AND d, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Battaglia 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 November 20, 1974, recommending the City Council approve payment to Wilsey & Ham and California Water Service Company for work in the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No. 3 Assessment District. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated November 20, 1974, recommending the City Council award contract to Avanessian & Associates to proceed with a preliminary study for the proposed Municipal Corporation Yard. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried with Councilman Mammini abstaining that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Letter, dated October 21, 1974, from City of Brisbane requesting approval of the City of South San Francisco of their newly initiated bus routewhich would require them to travel over City streets. The City Manager explained the letter which had been received from the City of Brisbane recommending a 30 day permit be issued pending a joint powers agreement to be entered into with the City of Brisbane. After brief 11/20/74 Page 8 168 COMMUNICATIONS CITY OF BRISBANE BUS ROUTE (CONT'D.) ITEMS FROM STAFF CHR 1STMAS DECORAT IONS REPRESENTATION TO THE COUNTY TRANSIT DIST. ITEMS FROM COUNC I L LITTER ON CALIF. GOLF CLUB PROPERTY 'J' 31 LIGHT ATOP SIGN HILL SPRUCE AVE. DRIVE-IN MILLER AVE. EXTENSION discussion Councilman Steinkamp moved that the request be approved in concept with the City Manager's recommendation. Councilman Battagl[a suggested that the permit allow to drop off and pick up passengers in the downtown area. After an explanation by the City Attorney as to what the permit would cover, Councilman Steinkamp amended his motion to include Staff's recommendation as well as Councilman Battaglia's suggestion. Councilman Padreddii seconded the motion as amended which was regularly carried. The City Manager reported that the Christmas light decorations would be activated from 6:00 PM to I1:00 PM. He further reported that the tree on Sign Hill was now equipped with an automatic generator and would not require employee overtime. The City Manager next brought up the matter of Council representation to the County Transit District. After discussion Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Mayor Mirri and regularly carried~at Councilman Steinkamp be the City's selection for appointment. Miss Janet Fogerty, 490 Alhambra Road at this time distributed her resume to Council requesting Council's support for her appointment as a public member of the Transit District. Councilman Battaglia so moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried. Councilman Battaglia requested Staff to contact the California Golf Club to clean up the litter on property they own at the corner of West Orange and Westborough Boulevard. Councilman Steinkamp requested Staff to ascertain the purpose of the burning of a red light atop Sign Hill. At the request of Mayor Mirri the City Manager reported on the progress for corrective steps to be taken at the Spruce Avenue Drive-In Theatre pursuant to residential complaints received. Mayor Mirri requested a further report the following day. There being nothing further from Council Mayor Mirri asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. In answer to an inquiry by Mr. Henderson of Sunshine Gardens concerning Miller Avenue extension the City Manager reported that the public hearing had been closed and that the City Council would conclude the matter at their meeting of December 4, 1974 through the adoption of a resolution. 11/20/74 Page 9 169 GOOD AND WELFARE CITY HALL PUBLIiC REST AREA BEAUTIFICATION FUNDS FUNDS FIRE HOUSE SITE ADJOURNMENT Mr. Henderson inquired if projects such as the Public Rest Area~wh. ich appeared on the agenda could also show the fund from whiCh they were to be paid. The City Manager explained that upon the adoption by Council of the Capital Improvement Budget the projects and funds would be shown. In answer to Mr. Henderson, the City Manager replied that Beautification Funds could be transferred and utilized for maintenance. In answer to Mr. Sola the City Manager explained why the property purchased on Commercial Avenue for a Fire House site was not used. There being nothing further to come before Council Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBM I_TTED, City Clerl~ *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. 11/20/74 Page I0