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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-08-20REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1975 TIME:. PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG: SILENT PRAYER: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF BILLS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:.__ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RESO. NO. 119-75 FIXING REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR F.Y. 1975-76 .6-/20 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Battaglia at 7:35 PM. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag recited. Mayor Battaglia requested a moment of silent prayer. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Mayor Battaglia announced that Councilman Mammini's absence was due to illness in the family. Mayor Battaglia requested speakers on items to use the speaker cards which were available. Councilman Mammini appeared present at 7:38 PM and remained for the duration of the meeting. Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Regular Bills of August 20, 1975. Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Regular Bills of August 20, 1975 be approved for payment as submitted. Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 4, 1975. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Special Meeting on August 4, 1975 be approved as submitted. Staff Report, dated August 20, 1975, recommending adoption of resolutions fixing amounts of revenue required and resolu- tions fixing tax rates for Fiscal Year 1975-76. ADMINISTRATIVE'SERVICES RESO. NO. 119-75 FIXING REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR F.Y. 1975-76 (CONT'D.) RESO. NO. 120-75 FIXING TAX RATE FOR F.Y. 1975-76 RESO. NO. 121-75 FIXING REVENUE STONEGATE RIDGE RESO. NO. 122-75 FIXING TAX RATE STONEGATE RIDGE O' I.~ D RESO. NO. 123-75 FIXING REVENUE WEST PARK RESO. NO. 124-75 FIXING TAX RATE WEST PARK Counci!manMa~mini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76. 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. Councilman Padreddii explained his "no" vote by stating that the City had received increased assessed values and the taxpayers should be given a benefit. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Padreddii moved that the tax rate be reduced 5¢ and set at 95¢. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76. 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES - STONEGATE RIDGE PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. A 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 STONEGATE RIDGE PARKS AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES - WEST PARK PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 - WEST PARK PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE 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. Page 2 8/20/75 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RESO. NO. 125-75 FIXING REVENUE WEST PARK 3 RESO. NO. 126-75 FIXING TAX RATE WEST PARK 3 RESO. NO. 127-75 FIXING REVENUE WILLOW GARDENS RESO. NO. 128-75 FIXING TAXRATE WILLOW GARDENS CITY CLERK CLAIM OF FRANK HROMEK CITY MANAGER ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES - WEST PARK 3 PARKS AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 WEST PARK 3 PARKS AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES - WILLOW GARDENS PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 WILLOW GARDENS PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE 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, dated August 20, 1975, recommending Council take action on the claim which was continued from the regular City Council meeting of August 6, 1975, and was filed by Frank Hromek alleging damages resulting from decrease in business revenues and profits and damage to business property as a result of the Spruce Avenue Bridge Project. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Counciman Padreddii 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. Staff Report, dated August 20, 1975, recommending that Council reaffirm its policy to allocate all Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to capital expenditures, with the understanding that $67,500 has been allocated in the 1975-76 Operating Budget; Social Services/Summer Youth Program $30,000; Microfilm Project $35,000 and Identification System $2,500. Page 3 8/20/75 CITY MANAGER ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS (CONT'D.) PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 129-75 CALLING BIDS - BACKSTOPS AT ORANGE PARK Speaking on this item and requesting Council consideration to the allocation of funds to their needs were the following: John O'Keefe, 206 Lomitas, South San Francisco; Phillip Nicholls, 18 Magnolia Avenue, South San Francisco, representing Friends of Teenage Parents; Avis Kresin, 500 Miller Avenue, South San Francisco, representing Friends of Teenage Parents. Councilman Mammini then moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommendation be approved and accepted. Discussion followed concerning the motion as it was made after which Councilman Mammini stated'%o clarify my motion that as long as we're spending money on the Capital Improve- ments for other, I mean from Revenue Sharing funds for other than what we originally agreed to, which was Capital Improve- ment~ then we shouldn't close the door on other organizations coming in and asking for money. We should give serious consideration to some of the projects that are brought before this Council." Discussion followed concerning the rescinding of the first motion after which Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the motion be rescinded. Further discussion followed at which time Councilman Mammini requested the City Attorney to state the motion. The City Attorney stated "the motion then reaffirms the policy to allocate all Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to Capital expenditures with the proviso that if there are not sufficient funds in the General Fund to provide for the $67,500 allocation for Social Service Summer Youth programs in the sum of $30,000, and Microfilm Project in the sum of $35,000 and Identification System in the sum of $2,500, that said sums be allocated from the Revenue Sharing Funds and if such is done then the other presentations made at this meeting be considered." Councilman Mammini so moved. Discussion again followed concerning other projects at which time Councilman Mammini stated that he did not believe that we will ever go into revenue sharing, but if the intent is there to open up revenue sharing for these then it should be opened up for other items. He further stated that maybe that was a better statement of a motion and so moved on that motion. Councilman Padreddii seconded the motion. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Steinkamp stated he was opposed. Staff Report, dated August 20, 1975, recommending Council approve plans and specifications and call for bids for the installation of new baseball and softball backstops at Orange Memorial Park. Page 4 8/20/75 PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 129-75 CALLING BIDS - BACKSTOPS AT ORANGE PARK (CONT' D. ) ACCEPTING FOR MAINT. - PLANTER IN WESTCHESTER COURT PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 130-75 SIDEWALK REPAIRS RESO. NO. 131-75 CALLING BIDS - GRAND AVE. LIBRARY RE-ROOFING PROJECT RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL BACKSTOPS AT ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK. 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 August 20, 1975, recommending that the circle planter in the Westchester Court cul-de-sac be accepted for maintenance. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recommendation be approved and accepted. Public Hearing -- Sidewalk Repairs. Staff Report, dated August 20, 1975, recommending Council review the report from the Director of Public Services on the cost of repair of the sidewalk, open a public hearing to hear all protests and adopt a resolution confirming this report and confirming assessment against real property. Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services, Mayor Battaglia asked if there were any protests. There being none Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT AGAINST REAL PROPERTY. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilmen Terry J. Mirri, and Leo Padreddii Absent, none. Staff Report, dated August 20, 1975, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City staff to advertise for bids on the Grand Avenue Library Re-Roofing Project. A brief explanation was given by the Director of Public Services concerning the need. Mayor Battaglia declared a recess at 8:30 PM for television camera retaping. The meeting was recalled to order at 8:43 PM with all Council present. Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR GRAND AVENUE LIBRARY RE-ROOFING - PROJECT NO. PB-75-1. Page 5 8/20/75 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 131-75 CALLING BIDS- GRAND AVE. LIBRARY RE-ROOFING PROJECT (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 132-75 ACCEPTING ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE - CIVIC CENTER AS COMPLETE ACCEPTING DEMOLITION AT 323 CHESTNUT AVE. AS COMPLETE ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE NO. CANAL ST.-LINDEN TO SPRUCE Further discussion followed concerning the work to be done after which rollcall 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 August 20, 1975, recommending that Council adopt a resolution indicating the City of South San Francisco's intention to comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board's requirement for dechlorination of treated wastewater. The Director of Public Services explained his report and the reasons for the action. After a brief discussion, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION INDICATING INTENTION TO COMPLY WITH THE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD REQUIREMENT FOR DECHLORINATION OF TREATED WASTEWATER. 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 August 20, 1975, recommending that Council accept the Anti-Siphon Device - Civic Center as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated August 20, 1975, recommending that Council accept the removal or demolition of existing structures at 323 Chestnut Avenue on the Public Safety Site by Ken J. Industries, Inc. as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated August 20, 1975, recommending Council accept the North Canal Street - Linden to Spruce - Improvements - Schedule B - Project No. ST-73-1 as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. After an explanation by the Director of Public Services and brief discussion Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Page 6 8/20/75 COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESS NUMBERS ON CITY CURBS NELLOLAZZARI RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR JOINT MEETING BY S.S.F. sCHOOL BOARD ITEMS FROM COUNCIL RESTORATION OF 1916 SEAGRAVE FIRE ENGINE MEETING OF MANPOWER COMMITTEE BICENTENNIAL SKATING PARTY BUS SYSTEM Letter, dated July 31, 1975, from Ed Wustefeld requesting permission to paint address numbers on the curbs in South San Francisco. The City Manager requested that the matter be referred to the Director of Public Services for a report on size of numbers, paint to be used and other information. There being no objections, Mayor Battaglia so ordered. Letter, dated August 9, 1975, from Nello Lazzari informing Council of his resignation from the Planning Commission effective August 12, 1975. Mayor Battaglia commended Commissioner Lazzari for his years of service as a Planning Commissioner and requested that a resolution be prepared for him. Letter, dated August 8, 1975, from the South San Francisco School Board requesting a joint meeting with City Council. Brief discussion followed concerning the preparation of an agenda and the scheduling of a meeting date. Letter, dated July 1, 1975, from the South San Francisco American Bicentennial Observance Committee requesting that Council form the necessary technical/citizen's committee to restore the City's 1916 Seagrave Fire Engine and that Andy Rodondi, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for the City of South San Francisc% be appointed Chairman of this Restoration Committee. Councilman Mirri commented on the work of the Women's Club in this project reading the letter received. Mayor Battaglia then appointed Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Andrew Rodondi, as Chairman after which Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Mayor Battaglia and regularly carried that the City of South San Francisco authorize the formation of a technical citizens committee for the resotration of the 1916 Seagrave Fire Engine. Mayor Battaglia brought to the attention of the City Council the scheduled meeting of the Manpower Committee for the cities of San Bruno, South San Francisco, Brisbane and Millbrae which would be meeting at the San Bruno City Hall on August 21, 1975 at 5:30 PM. Mayor Battaglia next brought to the attention of those gathered the skating party to be held celebrating the Bicentennial. Comments followed by Councilman Mirri. Mayor Battaglia announced the starting of the City's bus system on Monday. Page 7 8/20/75 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL ARTICLE FROM ENTERPRISE JOURNAL BICENTENNIAL SISTER CITY ROADWAY THRU ORANGE AVENUE PARK RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: ITEMS FROM STAFF COLMA CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PICNIC IN THE PARK Councilman Mammini briefly commented on the recent article which appeared in the Enterprise Journal concerning the members of the City Council. Councilman Mirri briefly commented on the latest developments concerning the possibility of the City of Philadelphia becoming a sister city of South San Francisco in connection with the Bicentennial celebration. The City Manager in answer to Councilman Mirri's inquiry explained the matter of a roadway through Orange Avenue Park, an article about which appeared in the Enterprise Journal. Further discussion followed at which time comments in this regard were made by the Director of Public Services, Councilman Mirri, Planning Commissioner Roberta Teglia and Councilmen Steinkamp and Padreddii. A recess was declared by Mayor Battaglia at 9:42 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 9:50 PM with all Council present. Further discussion followed concerning this roadway and other laterals through the City after which Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly that we violently object any consideration of the use of Westborough Boulevard as an east-west road in lieu of Route 380. The Director of Public Services at this time brought up the matter of the Colma Creek Improvement Project which involved the Chestnut Avenue box culvert, and 12-Mile Creek. This involved the relocation of sewer lines in the area. He went on to explain the request the City made to the County for alternative bids on the sewer lines and from a diagram explained to Council the locations of the lines and the need for replacing and increasing in size. It was his recommenda- tion that a 24-inch line be installed and that the 12-inch line be increased in size to 15 inches with a cost to the City of $10,000.00. After brief discussion by Council, Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the expense for the project be approved. The City Planner at this time explained the plans for a Day in the Park to be held on September 1, 1975 celebrating the start of bus service within the City. It was mentioned that because of the intended use of other areas in the park for picnic purposes other than designated areas this required Council action. Discussion followed during which time Councilman Mirri commented that the Bicentennial Committee would in the future be coming to Council for a similar request. Page 8 8/20/75 ITEMS FROM STAFF PICNIC IN THE PARK After discussion Councilman Steinkamp moved that we authorize staff to plan and carry out a "Day in the Park" on September 1, 1975, to celebrate the start of operations for the City's new bus system as described in the staff report dated, August 20, 1975, subject "Start of Bus Operations." Mayor Battaglia requested that Councilman Steinkamp include in the motion that if there are certain legal aspects that the City Attorney will take care of such matters. Councilman Steinkamp included this in his motion. Motion as made and amended was seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried. GOOD & WELFARE GUIDELINES FOR CONF./CONVENTION ATTENDANCE There being nothing further Mayor Battaglia asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. In answer to Mr. F. Teglia of 378 Altamont Drive, South San Francisco, as to when the matter of attendance by City representatives to conferences would again appear on the agend~ the City Manager stated it would be on the next City Council agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Battaglia adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment was 10:35 PM. ~~ ~'RESPECTFUL:~~TED5 Arthur A. Rodondi, City Clerk City of South San Francisco ~i~ard A. ~Battaglia, Ma. yo~ Cit~of South San FrancisCo 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 and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. Page 9 8/20/75