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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-11-05REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1975 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG: SILENT PRAYER: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF BILLS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMNISTRATIVE SERVICES ORD. SETTING PARKING METER RATES 1st Reading/Intro. 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, 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 November 5, 1975. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Regular Bills of November 5, 1975 be approved for payment as submitted. Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 1975 and Regular Meeting of October 15, 1975. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 1975 and Regular Meeting of October 15, 1975 be approved as submitted. Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recon~ending intro- duction of an ordinance increasing parking rates in Parking District No. 1. The Director of Administrative Services briefly explained the reasons for the rate increase. Brief discussion then followed between Council, staff and Mr. Val Sabuco of the firm of Good and Fowler C.P.A., 262 Grand Avenue. Mention was made that the effective date of the ordinance would not take place until after the holidays. Mayor Battaglia ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. ?8 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised ORD. SETTING PARKING the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman METER RATES Steinkamp moved, that reading of the ordinance in its 1st Reading/Intro. entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced (CONT'D.) and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE SETTING PARKING METER RATES AND AMENDING SECTION 15.3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 491 AS AMENDED, ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 1963, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND REPEALING SUPERSEDED ORDINANCES," 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. Batta~ia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 167-75 Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending appro- AMENDMENT 0-4 priation of $2,900 as the City's contribution to Consolidated 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET Communications Study for North County Fire Communication Systems. After a brief explanation by the Director of Administrative Services, Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-4, 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. RESO. NO. 168-75 AGREEMENT - SAN MATEO CO. CONV. & VISITORS BUREAU Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, authorizing the City Manager to sign agreement with San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau. After a brief explanation by the Director of Administrative Services, discussion followed concerning termination clause and annual review. Councilman Steinkamp then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. 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. 169-75 Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending appro- AMENDMENT 0-5 priating additional funds to meet the costs of the 1975-76 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET Street Resurfacing Program as approved on September 3, 1975. ~/~0 Page 2 11/5/75 79 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES After a brief explanation by the Director of Administrative RESO. NO. 169-75 Services Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: AMENDMENT 0-5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-5, 1975-76 OPERATING 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET BUDGET. (CONT'D.) Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. ~3~ Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 170-75 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO 1974-75 OPERATING BUDGET ~lJ C Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending amendment to 1974-75 Operating Budget. After a brief explanation by the Director of Administrative Services, Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 1974-75 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. CITY CLERK CLAIM OF LINDA BILLINGTON Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending Council take separate action on each of the following claims: Claim of Linda Billington, alleging damages to car windshield which occurred while car was parked at Serra Vista School. 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 Section 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM OF MRS. HARRY FRANZONI Claim of Mrs. Harry Franzoni filed on behalf of daughter, Judy, for alleged personal injury sustained while playing at Ponderosa Recreation Center. 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 Section 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM OF ROBERT GOODWIN Claim of Robert E. Goodwin alleging damage to vehicle involved in collision with unmarked police vehicle. 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 Section 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. Page 3 1115175 80 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 171-75 AGREEMENT WITH COLMA - COMMUNICA- TION SERVICES RETENTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL CITY FLAG - DISCUSSION Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement to provide communication services for the Town of Colma. After a brief explanation by the City Manager, Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF COLMA. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending Council approve the retention of the Public Information Officer. City Manager Alario commented that when this was first brought before the City Council it was stated at that time it would be brought to Council again for a report. The City Manager then in detail explained the work which had been done, services rendered and projects presently being worked on. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Mirri brought to Council's attention the budgetary problems the City was experiencing and while he had nothing personal towards the person now performing this work stated, "It is my considered opinion that this Council must re-evaluate and reprioritize its budgetary allocations and with that in mind that I move that the Public Information Office position be terminated immediately, that the bulk of those monies, some $13,000.00 be rechanneled to the Parks and Recreation Department for the specific purpose of added time and material to relieve some of the problems of the organized baseball programs in the City of South San Francisco." Councilman Padreddii seconded the motion. Further discussion followed after which at the request of Councilman Steinkamp, Mayor Battaglia called for a roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Councilmen Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii voted "no". Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending Council consider the adoption of an official City flag. The City Manager briefly explained the matter requesting direction in this regard. After brief discussion and there being no objections the matter was scheduled for further study. Page 4 11/5/75 81 PUBLIC SERVICES UP-273 EL RANCHO DRIVE-IN THEATRE RECESS: CALL TO ORDER: RESO. NO. 172-75 ASSESSMENT AGAINST REAL PROPERTY RESO. NO. 173-75 ORDERING REMOVAL OF WEEDS continued PubliCHearing -- UP-273 E1 Rancho Drive-In. Staff Report, datedNovember 5, 1975, recommending UP-273 be revoked in accordance with Section 6.52 and 6.53 of the City'S Zoning Ordinance~ The Director of Public Services stated that legal counsel for the E1 Rancho Drive-In requested a continuance on the matter. Paul Hupf, attorney for the E1 Rancho Theatre stated they were attempting to resolve the matter and needed additional time. He requested a continuance to the first meeting of December. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia continued the public hearing to December 3, 1975. Mayor Battaglia declared a recess at 8:35 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. Mayor Battaglia recalled the meeting to order at 8:50 PM with all Council present. Absent, none. Public Hearing -- Assessment Against Real Property. Staff Report, dated November 5, 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. The Director of Public Services explained the matter and in answer to Deborah Carson of 3820 Carter Drive, South San Francisco, explained the method by which the City collected the assessments. There being no one else to speak Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Mammini then 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, Terry J. Mirri, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none. Public Hearing -- Weed Removal. Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending Council open a public hearing to hear protests on the matter of weed removal and adoption of a resolution ordering removal of weeds from parcels of private property and public places. Page 5 11/5/75 PUBLICSERVICES RESO. NO. 173-75 ORDERING REMOVAL OF WEEDS (CONT'D.) RESO. NO. 174-75 VACATING EASEMENT OVER HOUSING AUTHORITY PAR CEL RESO . NO. 175- 75 AWARD OF CONTRACT - ORANGE PARK BACKSTOPS Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened. The Director of Public Services briefly explained the matter after which there being no one else to speak on the matter Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Steinkamp then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ORDERING REMOVAL OF WEEDS FROM PARCELS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PUBLIC PLACES. 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 -- Vacation of Parcel Owned by Housing Authority. Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending Council order the vacation of a street and highway easement over a 60' x 90' parcel within the Housing Authority HUD Project at "C" Street. Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened asking if there was anyone who wished to speak on the matter. There being none Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF A STREET AND HIGHWAY EASEMENT OVER A 60' x 90' PARCEL OWNED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. 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 5, 1975, recommending Council award the Orange Memorial Park backstops contract to Outdoor Products Company of San Jose, who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $11,488.00. The Director of Public Services declared the bids received recommending award to Outdoor Products Company of San Jose. Discussion followed at which time Mr. J. DaleY of the South San Francisco Baseball Managers Association requested a copy of the plans and specifications prior to putting out for bid and that they be kept informed on matters affecting baseball activities. The Director of Parks and Recreation explained the backstops which were being installed. Page 6 1215/75 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 175-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT - ORANGE PARK BACKSTOPS (CONT ' D. ) Councilman .Mammini then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ~OR ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK BACKSTOPS, PROJECT NO. PR-7572. 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. 176-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT - 1975-76 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending Council award the 1975-76 Weed Abatement Program to Chemical Weed and Pest Control Company of Redwood City, who sub- mitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $2,794.00. After a declarationof bids received and recommendation of award Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1975-76 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. ST-75-3. 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. 177-75 AGREEMENT FOR RESURFAC- ING OF HILLSIDE BLVD. Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending an agreement with the County of San Mateo to include the resurfacing of a portion of Hillside Boulevard within the City of South San Francisco in the County's Resurfacing Program and also recommending appropriations for this project. After an explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO -- RESURFACING OF HILLSIDE BOULEVARD. 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. 178-75 After an explanation by the Director of Public Services AMENDMENT 0-6 Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-6, 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. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE- ROBERT F. LAWRENCE Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending the scheduling of a public hearing to consider the rezoning petition of Robert F. Lawrence (RZ-33), for rezoning of property located at 527 and 531 Myrtle Avenue. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia set the public hearing for November 19, 1975. Page 7 11/5/75 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT'D.) ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE ARROYO STROM LINE RECONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORT - PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 224 ALTA LOMA DRIVE ITEMS FROM COUNCIL REPORT ON FULL-TIME MAYOR 0--/~3 PARKING METER VIOLATION FINES ITEMS FROM STAFF CHANGING BUS ROUTE GOOD AND WELFARE PUBLICATION OF HISTORY OF SSF - BICENTENNIAL PROJECT Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, recommending Council accept the Arroyo Storm Line Reconstruction as complete in accordance with the approved plans and sPecifications. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Steinkampmoved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated November 5, 1975, giving status report on progress being made on Public Nuisance at 224 Alta Loma Drive. At the request of the Director of Public Services the Chief Building Inspector explained the progress to date on the removal of the building materials and that which still had to be removed. He commented that the material was being moved to the Sierras by the owner and it may have been because of snows that there was a delay. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia continued the matter to the next regular meeting. Councilman Mirri requested a report on the matter of a full-time Mayor. The City Manager reported it was presently in rough draft and would be ready for the next meeting. Councilman Padreddii commented on the recent article relative to judges possibly raising parking meter violation fines asking if they could do this without the City Council's permission. The City Attorney stated he would look into this. The City Manager brought to Council's attention the change in bus route. He stated because of a lack of rides the Industrial Route would be discontinued and placed on the BART Route. A public hearing he stated is to be scheduled for the next regular meeting. Mayor Battaglia asked if there was anyone who wished to offer anything under Good and Welfare. Roberta Teglia, 378 Altamont Drive, commented from a prepared statement on the publication of a commemorative edition of an official history of the City which was one of their Bicentennial projects. She explained the work which was to be done, how the cost would be underwritten and those persons who would be working on this project. She stated she had been informed the Public Information Officer was presently working on a similar edition and requested the Public Information Officer be assigned other duties than this. Discussion followed after which Council agreed the Public Information Officer would not work on this project. Mayor Battaglia offered the services of the Public Information Officer to the Bicentennial Committee in any way she could be of assistance. Page 8 11/5/75 RECESS: Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 9:39 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. RECALL TO ORDER: The meeting was reCalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 9:55 PM with all Council present. RESO. NO. 179-75 MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING FIREFIGHTERS Mayor Battaglia stated the purpose of the meeting was to advise Council a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed with the International Association of Fire Fighters of America, Local 1507, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UNIT 6 - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS OF AMERICA, LOCAL 1507, AFL-CIO, JULY 1, 1975 - JUNE 30, 1976. 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. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Steinkamp then moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. Clerk City of South San Francisco Time of adjournment was 9:57 PM. 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. Page 9 1115175