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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-04-16E49 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1975 TIME: PLACE:. CALL TO ORDER:_ PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG:. ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF BILLS: PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 53-75 CALLING BIDS FOR RESURFACING OF GAME COURTS 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Padreddii at 7:34 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Padreddii announced that Mayor Battaglia's absence was due to a death in the family. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag recited. Present: Councilmen F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Mayor Pro Tem Padreddii asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 19, 1975 and the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held on March 27, 1975. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 19, 1975 and the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held on March 27, 1975 be approved as submitted. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini that the regular bills of April 16, 1975 be approved for payment as submitted. Councilman Mammini then discussed and requested of staff explanations on some of the bills after which he recommended that he be furnished with an explanation prior to payment. The City Manager remarked that this information would be furnished. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Staff Report, dated April 16, 1975, recommending that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and call bids for the resurfacing of tennis courts at Orange Park, Buri Buri Park and Brentwood Park, and the basketball court at Orange Park. -- PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 53-75 CALLING BIDS FOR RESURFACING OF GAME COURTS (CONT'D.) PUBLIC SERVICES XTRA OIL CO. - DENIAL OF USE PERMIT 300 RESO. NO. 54-75 CALLING BIDS FOR ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR RESURFACING OF GAME COURTS IN VARIOUS COURTS. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Continued Public Hearing -- Xtra Oil Co. Mayor Pro Tem Padreddii declared the Continued Public Hearing opened. The City Planner presented the Planning Commission's recommendation after which he stated that the applicant had submitted revised plans and it would be appropriate for the City Council to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. Councilman Mammini commented that he had read the report and moved that it be referred back to the Planning Commission (no second was made to this motion). Councilman Mammini then recommended that the hearing be closed. Mr. Ted Frame, the attorney representing Xtra Oil Company then spoke in behalf of his client. Lengthy discussion followed between members of the City Council, Staff, Mr. Ted Frame, Mrs. Celia Murphy, Raymond Alvarez, Mrs. Connie Luke and the owner-operator of the Wye Motel relative to the proposed operation, continuance of the Public Hearing or closing of the Public Hearing and other related matters to the use permit. After discussion Councilman Mammini moved,'seconded by Councilman Steinkamp that the Public Hearing be continued and the date for the new Public Hearing be June 4, 1975 and the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission. City Planner, Dave Hale, then stated that the matter would appear on the agenda of the Planning Commission on May 27, 1975 at 8:00 PM. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Staff Report, dated April 16, 1975, recommending that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and call for bids for the installation of anti-siphon device at the Civic Center. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE - CIVIC CENTER (PROJECT NO. PB-74-4). 4/16/75 Page 2 251 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 54-75 CALLING BIDS FOR ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE (CONT ' D. ) ORD. AMENDING ORD. #396, SEWER RENTALS & CHARGES 1st Reading/Intro. RECESS: RECALL~ ITEMS FROM STAFF DEVELOPMENT OF PARK ON SAN BRUNO MTN. Director of Parks and Recreation, Dick Milkovich explained the work in answer to Council's inquiry after which Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Mayor Pro Tem Padreddii 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 Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled, AN oRDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES IN SAID CITY, PROVIDING THAT SUCH SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES SHALL BE COLLECTED ON THE MUNI- CIPAL TAX ROLLS AND SHALL BECOME A LIEN UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY" AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND SUBSECTIONS, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Mammini. Discussion followed between Council, Staff and Mr. Richard Piava who requested information on the proposed charges. The meeting was recessed at 8:31 PM for the retaping of television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order at 8:45 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Further discussion followed after which Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. The City Manager brought to Council's attention a letter received today addressed to Mayor Battaglia from Supervisor James Fitzgerald concerning the City appropriating funds for the development of the park on San Bruno Mountain. He commented that because of the present fiscal condition could not recommend at this time additional funds. 4/16/75 Page 3 252 ITEMS FROM STAFF DEVELOPMENT OF PARK ON SAN BRUNO MTN. (CONT' D. ) AB 881 - EXPANDING NUMBER OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES IN SAN MA TEO COUNTY SEWER RENTAL CHARGES NUMBER OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES BUS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT NORTHGATE TRANSIT CO. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL NEGOTIATIONS WITH WESTBOROUGH SANITA- TION DISTRICT FIRE DEPT. SNORKEL After some discussion Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the Council go on record requesting the State and Federal Government to consider funding of additional acres of San Bruno Mountain in total. The City Manager next brought up the letter from the City of Daly City regarding AB 881 presently before the State Legislature to expand the number of Superior Court Judges in S~n Mateo County from 13 to 15. He stated that the City of Daly City already went on record with a request that one of these judges be assigned to the North County and asked that the City of South San Francisco also make this request. He further requested that at the same time the City emphasize in the letter the matter of the North County Jail facility. Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. In answer to Mayor Pro Tem Padreddii's inquiry the City Manager explained the method used by the City of San Bruno in assessing sewer rental charges to the residents of their city. Councilman Steinkamp requested that the City ascertain the number of Superior Court Judges in each of the County Districts. The City Manager advised he would have the Chief of Police provide this information. The City Manager next called on the City Planner to explain his staff report, dated April 16, 1975, concerning bus operations in the City in which he recommended that the City Council approve the request for authorization to retain a bus operations consultant for the amount not to exceed $4,300.00. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini that the staff report be approved and accepted. After discussion, motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. The City Manager briefly commented on the bus service by Northgate Transit Company having cease~ stating that he would be submitting to Council a report in this regard. In answer to Councilman Mirri's inquiry concerning the negotiations with the Westborough Sanitation District concern- ing the status of the sewage problem the City Manager explained this item stating that a staff report would be submitted in this regard. In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry concerning the delivery of the new Fire Department snorkel the City Manager reported that delivery was expected at any time. 4116175 Page 4 253 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL WESTBOROUGH SANITATION DISTRICT- SEWAGE No action was taken on the request of Councilman Steinkamp for legal action against the Westborough Sanitation District sewage matter. Debra Carson, a resident of Westborough, spoke on this matter requesting when a report would be forthcoming to which the City Manager stated hopefully at the next meeting. SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN The request of the City Manager for a letter to the County requesting a delay of 30 days from the meeting of May 14, 1975 on the matter of San Bruno Mountain, due to the press of City work was approved. PAVING OYSTER POINT MARINA PARKING LOT In answer to Mayor Pro Tem Padreddii's inquiry concerning the paving of the Oyster Point Marina parking lot the City Engineer explained the reasons for the delay which was due to weather conditions and other related causes. OYSTER PT. MARINA - IMPROVEMENT PLANS ~411~ GOOD & WELFARE BANKRUPTCIES OF CITY MGR. & DIR. OF PARKS & REC. 2JO REFERENDUM PETITION - PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX JIOJ The City Manager briefly commented on the status of the improvement plans for the Oyster Point Marina in answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry. Robert Anderson, Vice Chairman of the Vigilant Voters 'Committee, commented on the recent bankruptcies of Mr. Alario and Mr. Milkovich, as well as Councilman Steinkamp's loan to Mr. Alario, requesting Council take action in this regard. Discussion followed with no action. The City Attorney stated that he was researching the matter and would forward his report. Mr. Robert Anderson then spoke on the recently adopted ordinance relative to the Public Safety Complex requesting a reasonable amount of time in which to file a Referendum Petition. The City Attorney explained 'that once the City Council adopted the ordinance it was regulated by State law~ reciting this law. He explained what was necessary in a Referendum Petition stating that the voters had unti~ May 1 to submit petitions with 10% of the voters signatures. Mr. Anderson next asked if a Court Injunction could delay this since they were prepared to follow 'this course. The City Attorney briefly commented on what this required as Well. COMMENTS - BANKRUPTCIES Mr. Frank Prendergast and Mrs. Celia Murphy then briefly OF CITY MGR. & DIR. commented on Mr.'Anderson's earlier remarks concerning OF PARKS & REC. Mr. Alario, Mr. Milkovich and Mr. Steinkamp. 4116175 Page 5 GOOD & WELFARE TAX RATE COMMENTS BY CITY MGR. RE BANKRUPTCY ADJOURNMENT Mr. Paiva asked if in view of the recent reassessments made by the County whether or not the City was considering lowering its tax rate. Discussion followed in this regard during which time the City Manager commented that the budgets were now being reviewed and that some information would be available in a few weeks. The City Manager at this time made a statement on the remarks of Mr. Robert Anderson made earlier concerning his bankruptc~] filing. There being nothing further to come before Council Mayo~r Pro Tern Padreddii ordered the Public Hearing and second reading of the ordinance amending sewer rental charges for Ma~! 7, 1975 and then adjourned the meeting to Wednesdau, April 30, 1975 at 7:30 PM, in the Conference Room, at which time the bids received for the construction of the Public Safety Complex would be considered. Time of adjournment was 10:05 PM. ~~Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Leo Padreddii, Mayor Pro Tern City of South San Francisco *The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken bu the City Council to dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. 4/16/75 Page 6