HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-09-17REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1975
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLE-
GIANCE TO FLAG:
SILENT PRAYER
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:__.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SAN MATEO CO.
CONVENTION & VISITORS
BUREAU DEFERRED
7:30 PM.
_West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Battaglia at
7:31 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
Mayor Battaglia requested a moment of silent prayer for
the speedy recovery of Police Chief James Datzman.
Mayor Battaglia briefly gave the Chief's condition stating
he would be coming home tomorrow.
Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini,
Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp.
Absent: None.
Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the
Regular Bills of September 17, 1975.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and
regularly carried that the Regular Bills of September 17,
1975 be approved for payment as submitted.
Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1975.
Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri
and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of August 20, 1975 be approved as submitted.
Staff Report, dated September 17, 1975, recommending
authorization for the City Manager to sign agreement with
San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SAN MATEO CO.
CONVENTION & VISITORS
BUREAU DEFERRED (CONT' D. )
RESO. NO. 144-75
AMENDING 1975-76
OPERATING BUDGET
RESO. NO. 145-75
CALLING BIDS - RADAR
FOR RESCUE BOAT, MARINA
RESO. NO. 146-75
CALLING BIDS - ENGINE
LATHE, TREATMENT PLANT
CITY CLERK
CLAIM OF SUSAN KAY
ADAMS
The City Manager requested that this matter be deferred
since the agreement did not arrive until today and
that the City Attorney had some questions on this item.
There being no objections it was so ordered.
Staff Report, dated September 17, 1975, recommending
appropriating $13,500 for the installation of pathway
lighting in common green areas of West Park 1 and 2,
under terms of the bid approved by Council on July 16.
The Director of Administrative Services briefly explained
the subject matter after which Councilman Padreddii
introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AMENDMENT 0-3, 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET.
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 17, 1975, recommending
approving specifications and authorizing staff to advertise
for bids for one (1) 20 mile, 12 volt radar for rescue boat.
After a brief explanation by the Director of Administrative
Services, Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution
entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND
CALLING BIDS FOR ONE (1) 20 MILE RADAR FOR RESCUE BOAT.
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 17, 1975, recommending approving
specifications and authorizing staff to advertise for bids
for one (1) Lathe, High Speed, 5 H.P., Heavy Duty.
After an explanation by the Director of Administrative
Services, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution
entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND
CALLING BiDS FOR ONE (1) HIGH SPEED PRECISION 15" GEARED
HEAD ENGINE LATHE, HEAVY DUTY.
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 17, 1975, recommending
Council take separate action on each of the following
claims against the City:
Claim of Susan Kay Adams, alleging injuries sustained
while swimming in Orange Park Pool.
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CITY CLERK
CLAIM OF SUSAN KAY
ADAMS (CONT'D.)
CLAIM OF LAURA BAGUSIN
FIRE
ORD. AMENDING UNIFORM
FIRE C0DE-1973 EDITION
1st Reading/
Introduction
PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. 147-75
GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 1-75
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri
and regularly carried that the claim be rejected and
referred 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 Laura Bagusin alleging her rear yard fence adjacent
to Buri Buri Park destroyed by vandals.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii
and regularly carried that the claim be rejected and referred
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 13, 1975, recommending adoption
of an ordinance amending the Uniform Fire Code.
Mayor Battaglia 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. After
a brief explanation by the City Manager 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
Mirri and passed by a unanimous vote.
Councilman Padreddii moved that the ordinance entitled, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE - 1973 EDITION
(SECTION 13.301(d) AS AMENDED), the entire reading of which
has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman
Mirri 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.
Public Hearing -- Amendments to the General Plan.
Staff Report, dated September 17, 1975, recommending
approval of the following amendments to the General Plan:
a. incorporate proposed Colma Creek Enhancement Project -
Spruce Avenue to Colma Town line;
b. delete proposed Colma Creek Linear Park - Orange Avenue
to San Francisco Bay;
c. illustrate realignment of Mission Road between Oak &
Chestnut Avenues.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. 147-75
GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 1-75
(CONT'D.)
The Director of Public Services explained the matter from
his memorandum.
Mayor Battaglia then declared the public hearing opened
asking if there was anyone present who wished to speak.
Speaking in addition to the members of the City Council
and staff were:
Bruce Lubasky, attorney representing the Carriage House and
Bill Dempsey from the County of San Mateo.
There being no one else to speak Mayor Battaglia declared
the public hearing closed.
Comments were then made by the City Planner after which
Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1-75.
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.
RESO. NO. 148-75
CALLING BIDS - RENTAL
OF DRAGLINE EQUIPMENT
1975 - COLMA CREEK
Staff Report, dated September 17, 1975, recommending Council
authorize Staff to advertise for bids on rental of dragline
equipment - 1975 - for dredging sand from Colma Creek and
tributaries - Project No. SD-75-1.
After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services,
Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING
THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR RENTAL OF DRAGLINE EQUIPMENT-
1975-FOR DREDGING SAND FROM COLMA CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES -
PROJECT NO. SD-75-1.
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.
RESO. NO. 149-75 Staff Report, dated September 17, 1975, recommending Council
CONTRACT WITH LEONARD S. authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
MOSIAS - PROPERTY SURVEY Leonard S. Mosias & Associates for a sum not to exceed
$4,470 for the purposes of conducting a "Limited Exterior
Property Survey."
The City Planner explained what the study would encompass
and the area involved.
Discussion followed at which time Leo Padreddii commented
on the hardship this would cause. Discussion followed
after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution
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PUBLIC SERVICES entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CITY
RESO. NO. 149-75 OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO'S CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH LEONARD S.
CONTRACT WITH LEONARD S. MOSIAS AND ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT A "LIMITED EXTERIOR PROPERTY
MOSIAS - PROPERTY SURVEY SURVEY" OF ALL MAIN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN A PROJECT AREA
(CONT'D.) SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN SAID CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A".
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.
SCHOOL CROSSING & PATH
ON EL CAMINO REAL AT
McLELLAN NURSERY
Staff Report, dated September 17, 1975, recommending Council
accept residents' petition concerning school crossing and
path on E1 Camino Real at McLellan Nursery and direct the
staff to coordinate the State's study and report back to
Council upon completion of the study.
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Carmen Dostie, 17 San Felipe Avenue, at this time presented
the City Council with a petition bearing signatures from
concerned citizens after which she read from a prepared
statement in this regard.
Speaking on the subject were the following:
Marie Dostie, a student at E1 Camino High School.
Lois Heim, 508 Theresa Drive, South San Francisco.
Bill Lang, Keoncrest Drive, South San Francisco.
Claire D'Amico, 136 San Felipe Avenue, So. San Francisco.
The Director of Public Services then brought Council up
to date as to what was being done by the State relative
to this matter.
RECESS:
A recess was declared by the Mayor at 8:29 PM for the
retaping of the television cameras.
RECALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was recalled at 8:40 PM with all Council
present.
After a brief discussion Councilman Mammini moved, seconded
by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the residents'
petition and the recommendation of Staff be accepted.
CALLAN PARCEL AT
WESTBOROUGH & OAKMONT
Staff Report, dated September 17, 1975, recommending Council
determine whether to have the final reading of an ordinance
to rezone Callan 10.39 acre parcel at Westborough Boulevard
and Oakmont Drive from R-3 Multiple Residential to R-1
Single Family Residential.
After a brief explanation by the City Planner, the City
Attorney recommended that in view of the time lapse from the
time it was first heard by Council, suggested that another
public hearing be conducted. After discussion and there
being no objections, Mayor Battaglia set the public hearing
for October 15, 1975.
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COMMUNICATIONS
GRAND AVENUE
EXTENSION
ITEMS FROM STAFF
DR. GARBELL'S REPORT
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
BICENTENNIAL BALL
RESTORATION OF 1916
SEAGRAVE FIRE ENGINE
S. S. F . HISTORICAL
SOCIETY - BICENTENNIAL
REPAIRING SO. PAC.
TRACKS AT OYSTER PT.
BLVD.
Letter, dated September 8, 1975, from Dr. Charles Bona
concerning Grand Avenue Extension from Mission Road to
E1 Camino Real.
Mayor Battaglia at this time read the letter received
from Dr. Charles Bonda.
Speaking on the matter was Dr. Charles Bona who petitioned
the City to take action to extend Grand Avenue as requested.
He commented that this had the support of the Public Health
Department, North County Court House, as well as the Chamber
of Commerce.
Lengthy discussion followed between Dr. Bona, members of
the Staff and the City Council after which there being
no objections, Mayor Battaglia referred the matter to Staff
for further study with a recommendation to Council on the
proposals of the alternatives which were suggested earlier
to the Planning Commission.
The City Manager at this time requested Council approval
on Dr. Garbell's report for presentation to be made to the
F.A.A. meeting tomorrow.
Councilman Padreddii so moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini
and regularly carried.
Councilman Mirri commented on the Bicentennial Ball to be
held this coming Saturday stating that the Committee had
reached its acceptable capacity and that they had to stop
at 450 people. He expressed his regrets to those who
would be unable to attend.
Councilman Mirri next brought up the restoration of the City's
1916 Seagrave Fire Engine stating that some time back
the City sold one of its other engines and that it was his
understanding that these funds were to be used for restoration
purposes. The City Manager replied he did not think this
was so but would check and report at the next meeting.
Councilman Mirri commented next on the part that the South
San Francisco Historical Society would play in the coming
Bicentennial stating that Linda Kaufman was now a member
of the San Mateo County Historical Society and would be
representing South San Francisco in this regard.
Councilman Steinkamp at this time brought up the matter
of the need by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to
repair the condition of the tracks at Oyster Point Boulevard.
Mayor Battaglia commented that a City appointment had to be
made to the Southern Pacific Safety Committee and requested
Councilman Steinkamp to accept this appointment which he did.
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GOOD AND WELFARE
REPORT ON EXTENSION
OF GRAND AVENUE
There being nothing further from Council, Mayor Battaglia
asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer
under Good and Welfare.
In answer to Dr. Bona's inquiry as to when a report would be
forthcoming from Staff regarding the extension of Grand
Avenue, he was advised this would be in about thirty days.
RECESS:
There being nothing further under Good and Welfare, Mayor
Battaglia recessed the meeting at 9:32 PM to an Executive
Personnel Session.
RECALL TO ORDER:.
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at
9:42 PM with all Council present.
HERBERT GOLDBERG
APPTD. TO PLANNING
COMMISSION
JEAN ALTIZIO APPTD.
TO LIBRARY BOARD
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Battaglia stated that the purpose of the Executive
Personnel Session was to make appointments to vacancies
on the Planning Commission and the Library Board.
He reported that Herbert Goldberg was appointed to the Planning
Commission and Jean Altizio was appointed to the Library Board.
There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor
Battaglia adjourned the meeting to September 22, 1975 at
5:30 PM.
Time of adjournment was 9:44 PM.
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R~cna . Battaglia,~yor
Ci~ of South San Francisco
Arthur A. Ro'do~i, 'City Clerk
City 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.
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