HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-11-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 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. 180-75
AWARD OF CONTRACT -
CP. RBON ANALYZER
7:30 PM.
West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Battaglia
at 7:39 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was 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 stated Councilman Mammini was absent
due to illness in the family.
Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving
the Regular Bills of November 19, 1975.
Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Stein~amp
and regularly carried that the Regular Bills of November 19,
1975 be approved as submitted for payment.
Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving
the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 29, 1975.
Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri
and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Special
Meeting of October 29, 1975 be approved as submitted.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending
Council adopt a resolution awarding the bid for one Total
Organic Carbon Analyzer to Dohrmann Division of Envirotech
of Santa Clara, CA who submitted a bid in the amount of
$8,347.50 and met the specifications.
After a declaration of the bids by the Director of Public
Services, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution
entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE (1)
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON ANALYZER.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
RESO. NO. 180-75
AWARD OF CONTRACT -
CARBON ANALYZER
(CONT'D.) ~
RESO. NO. 181-75
AMENDMENT O- 7
1975-76 OPERATING
BUDGET
AUDIT REPORTS 1974-75
PARK. DIST. #1 &
1969 SSF AIRPORT BLVD.
AREA SEWER
AUDIT REPORT 1974-75
GENERAL FINANCIAL
S TA TEME N T
CITY CLERK
RESO. NO. 182-75
CANDIDATES' STATEMENT
OF QUALIFICATIONS
MUNI. ELECTION 1976
CLAIM OF FEILER BROS.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
appropriate $2,250.00 for the restoration of the 1915
Seagrave Fire Rig.
At the request of Councilman Mirri the City Manager
gave a brief explanation relative to this appropriation
after which Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution
entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-7, 1975-76
OPERATING BUDGET.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending
Council order received and filed the audit reports
submitted by the firm of Ledwith, Chagaris & Co.,
certified public accountants, for the fiscal year
1974-75 for Parking District No. 1 and 1969 South Airport
Boulevard Area Sewer.
The reports were accepted and ordered filed by Mayor Battaglia.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
order received and filed the audit report submitted by the
firm of Ledwith, Chagaris & Co., certified public accountants,
for the fiscal year 1974-75 for the General Financial
Statement.
The report was accepted and ordered filed by Mayor Battaglia.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
adopt a resolution relative to the upcoming Municipal
Election in March of 1976.
After a brief explanation by the City Clerk Councilman
Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
REGARDING CANDIDATES' STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
take action on the claim filed by Recovery Services
International as agents for Insurance Company of North
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CITY CLERK
CLAIM OF FEILER BROS.
(CONT' D. )
CITY MANAGER
AGREEMENT WITH
STATE PERSONNEL
BOARD (TESTING
SERVICES)
ELECTION OF MAYOR
PUBLIC SERVICES
REASSIGNING INDUSTRIAL
BUS ROUTE TO BART RT.
America and their insured Feiler Bros. Inc. alleging damages
to property as a result of water line breaking.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii
and regularly carried that the claim be rejected and
referred to the office of the City Attorney and the City's
Insurance Carrier; and Notice be given to claimant in
accordance with Government Code Section 913, 915.4 and other
related sections of the Government Code.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for testing
services with the State Personnel Board.
After a brief explanation and on the recommendation of
Edward G. Alario, City Manager of the City of South
San Francisco, it was moved by Councilman Steinkamp and
seconded by Councilman Padreddii that Edward G. Alario,
City Manager of the City of South San Francisco, be
authorized to enter into and sign an agreement with the
State of California, California State Personnel Board,
Cooperative Personnel Services Division, for the purpose
of performing examining services for the City of South
San Francisco, a municipal corporation.
The motion was carried, as follows: Ayes, Councilmen
Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii
and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman
F. Frank Mammini.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
consider the matter of the direct election of the Mayor
and to provide staff with definitive instructions.
The City Manager explained the report and how it affected
the next General Municipal Election. He further explained
the compensation as well as the tenure in office.
Discussion followed after which Mayor Battaglia continued
the matter to an adjourned meeting to be held on November 25,
1975.
Public Hearing -- Bus Route Change.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
eliminate the Industrial Bus Route and reassign that bus
to the BART Route during commuter hours.
At the request of the Mayor and there being no objections,
this item was taken out of order to accommodate a large
number of people who were in attendance regarding this
item.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
REASSIGNING INDUSTRIAL
BUS ROUTE TO BART
ROUTE (CONT ' D. )
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
PARKS & RECREATION
ACCEPTING FOR MAINT.
BLK. 12, LOT 112
IN WEST PARK 3AH &
CIRCLE PLANTER ON
WILLIAMSBURG CRT.
MAINTAINING CERTAIN
SCHOOL PL~.Y AREAS
AND INFIELDS
Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened calling
on staff for an explanation. After an explanation by the
City Planner, the following persons spoke on this matter.
Janet Fogerty, 490 Alhambra Road, South San Francisco.
Irene Cesano, 128 Mullberry, South San Francisco.
Edward Severson, 347 Serra Drive, South San Francisco.
Albert Rudman, 461 Granada, South San Francisco.
There being no one else to speak, Mayor Battaglia declared
the public hearing closed.
Discussion followed between the City Council and Staff
after which a recess was declared by the Mayor at 8:40 PM
for the retaping of the television cameras.
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at
9:05 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman
F. Frank Mammini.
After a further explanation by the City Manager, Councilman
Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly
carried to start the trip system to BART as soon as possible.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Block 12,
Lot 112 - West Park 3AH and circle planters on Williamsburg
Court and Wren Court be accepted for maintenance and the
bonds be released.
After a brief explanation by the City Manager, Councilman
Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly
carried that the recommendation be approved and accepted.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending the City
maintain Martin School total play area and the infields
only at Southwood, Buri Buri, E1 Rancho and Ponderosa Schools
unless the budget is modified by an additional appropriation
of $33,000.00.
The City Manager explained the staff report recommending
that an additional $10,000.00 be appropriated to that which
was recommended.
Discussion followed during which time the Director of Parks
and Recreation explained what materials were to be used and
at what park locations. Speaking in this regard was Joseph
Smith of the South San Francisco Unified School District
and Mr. James Daley of the Baseball Managers Association.
Councilman Padreddii then moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri
and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director
of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted.
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PARKS & RECREATION
REQUESTS RE BALL
FIELDS BY BASEBALL
MANAGERS ASSOC.
PUBLIC SERVICES
ROBERT F. LAWRENCE
(RZ-33)
UP-75-317
PALMISTRY STUDIO
APPEAL
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, giving progress
report on requests made by the Youth Baseball Managers
Association concerning the ball fields and the forthcoming
season.
The Director of Parks and Recreation stated that
this was a progress report at this time.
Mr. James Daley of the Baseball Managers Association thanked
Council for their action on the last item. There being
no objections Mayor Battaglia accepted the report and
ordered it filed.
Public Hearing -- RZ 33 - Robert F. Lawrence.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
deny the petition of Robert F. Lawrence (RZ-33) to rezone
two parcels at 527 and 531 Myrtle Avenue from R-1 to R-2.
Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened and at
the request of the applicant and there being no objections,
Mayor Battaglia continued the matter to the next regular
meeting.
Public Hearing -- Appeal/Planning Commission Case UP-75-317,
Sonia Williams.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975 recommending application
for a use permit for the establishment of a palmistry studio
at 417 Grand Avenue be granted.
Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened and
requested that Staff first comment on the use permit. The
City Planner explained the action taken by the Planning
Commission, the appeal from the use permit and then read
the conditions which had been imposed.
Speaking on the use permit were:
Boyd Miller, 1780 Pleasant Valley Avenue (no city given),
who spoke in behalf of the applicant, Sonia Williams
Joe Rousso, 337 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco,
suggesting a change in location from a C-2 zone to a C-3.
Celia Bronstein, 608 Lassen Avenue, South San Francisco.
Rev. Carl Curtwright, 109 Drake Avenue, So. San Francisco.
A1 Schmidt, 980 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco.
There being no one else to speak Mayor Battaglia declared
the public hearing closed.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
UP-75-317
PALMISTRY STUDIO
APPEAL (CONT'D. )
RESO. NO. 183-75
AGREEMENT WITH
STATE DEPT. OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR
RELOCATION OF HYDRANT
Discussion then followed relative to the added congestion
in the area as well as the obligation to uphold the business
community. Mention was also made that in other cities
operations such as these were located on E1 Camino Real.
It was also suggested that a survey in this regard be made.
The City Attorney mentioned that the City had a right to
continue the hearing, to request a supplemental report,
a right to approve it but that findings had to be made, a
right to disapprove it but that findings had to be made,
a right to modify and to make findings.
Councilman Mirri then moved that upon the findings of Council
that it is not conducive to the general welfare of this
segment of the community, that the appeal be upheld and that
the suggestion of Mr. Rousso be investigated post haste.
The City Attorney commented that the motion sounded like
a disapproval and the motion would then have to be that
you disapprove the granting of the use permit and that
you determined that on the particular circumstances of
the case, the permit would be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort, and general welfare.
There being no second to the motion Mayor Battaglia declared
the motion dead for lack of a second.
Mayor Battaglia then moved that the hearing be continued
until Planning Staff can get back to Council with the
information that the City Attorney was speaking to and at
that time and with Council having more information, Council
would be better prepared to make a decision on this matter.
Councilman Padreddii seconded the motion which was regularly
carried.
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a Utilities Agreement
between the City of South San Francisco and the State of
California for the relocation of an existing fire hydrant
on Airport Boulevard.
Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF UTILITIES AGREEMENT
NO. 486.10.2, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp.
Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
(CONT' D. )
RESO. NO. 184-75
VACATE SERVICE ROAD
INDUSTRIAL PARK
UNITS 1 & 2A
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
vacate a service road within South San Francisco Industrial
Park Unit No. 1 and Unit No. 2A in connection with the
County's Colma Creek Flood Control Project and set December 3,
1975 for the public hearing on subject vacation.
The City Attorney stated that this item and the one following
were related, requesting a public hearing be scheduled for
December 17, 1975.
He explained the changes which were to be made in the
resolution after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced a
resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE
A SERVICE ROAD ADJACENT TO COLMA CREEK WITHIN SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO INDUSTRIAL PARK UNITS 1 AND 2A.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank
Mammini.
QUITCLAIM DEED -
PORTION OF COLMA
CREEK
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
authorize the execution of a Quitclaim Deed for the Colma
Creek right-of-way within South San Francisco Industrial
Park Unit No. 1 and Unit No. 2A in connection with the
County's Colmm Creek Flood Control Project.
The City Attorney stated that this matter was related to
the previous matter and requested that no action be taken
at this time but that it be referred to the Planning
Commission for a report and be scheduled for a public
hearing on December 17, 1975.
Councilman Padreddii so moved, seconded by Mayor Battaglia
and regularly carried.
RESO. NO. 185-75
AMENDMENT 0-8
1975-76 OPERATING
BUDGET
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
approve Amendment No. 0-8 to the 1975-76 Operating Budget.
After a brief explanation by the City Manager, Councilman
Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-8, 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
RESO. NO. 186-75 Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
REVOCABLE PERMIT - authorize the issuance of a revocable permit for the Public
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY Safety Facility Site and authorize the City Manager to execute
said revocable permit.
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PUBLIC SERVICES After a brief explanation by the City Manager, Councilman
RESO. NO. 186-75 Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
REVOCABLE PERMIT- AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY SAFETY FACILITY SITE.
(CONT ' D. )
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
~.~/~ Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp.
Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
ACCEPTING 1975-76
STREET RESURFACING
PROGRAM
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
accept the 1975-76 Street Resurfacing Program 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 Mayor Battaglia
and regularly carried that the recommendation of the
Director of Public Services be approved and accepted.
ACCEPTING 1975-76
SEAL COATING PROGRAM
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
accept the 1975-76 Seal Coating Program as complete in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri
and regularly carried that the recommendation of the
Director of Public Services be approved and accepted.
RPT. ON PUBLIC
NUISANCE - 224 ALTA
LOMA DRIVE
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, giving progress
report on public nuisance at 224 Alta Loma Drive.
The Director of Public Services explained from photographs
the work which had been done stating that it was Staff's
opinion that the response was satisfactory. It was Staff
recommendation that the matter be reviewed at the next
meeting. There being no objections, Mayor Battaglia so
ordered.
HENRY MOSQUEDA
(V-75-188)
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending Council
accept the Planning Commission's decision to approve the
requested variance for Henry Mosqueda (V-75-188) for
construction of a room addition.
Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri
and regularly carried that the recommendation of the
Director of Public Services be approved and accepted.
ROBERT F. SCHUMANN
PETITION TO REZONE
Staff Report, dated November 19, 1975, recommending
Council schedule a public hearing to consider the
petition of Robert F. Schumann to rezone properties located
at 319, 321, 325, 331, and 335 Miller Avenue.
There being no objections, Mayor Battaglia set the public
hearing for December 17, 1975.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
RESO. NO. 187-75
COMMENDING MILTON
BRONSTEIN - PARKING
PLACE COMMISSION
STAFF REPORTS TO
INDICATE COUNCIL
ACTION REQUIRED
MEETINGS IN
COUNCIL CONFERENCE
ROOM
ITEMS FROM STAFF
RESO. NO. 188-75
MARINA AGREEMENT WITH
STATE DEPT. OF
NAVIGATION AND OCEAN
DEVELOPMENT
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
.671 &
Councilman Mirri introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING MILTON BRONSTEIN FOR SERVICES
TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp.
Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Councilman Mirri requested that in the staff reports it
be noted the type of action required by the Council on
any matter, such as the adoption of a resolution, ordinance,
motion or whatever was required. The City Manager stated
that that this would be done.
In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry relative
to Board, Commissions and citizens groups not meeting
in the Conference Room, Councilman Mirri stated that a
recent meeting to be held was on short notice, that the
Conference Room was not available and that it had to be
held elsewhere.
The City Manager at this time commented that the agreement
on the Marina had been reviewed by the Director of Parks
and Recreation, the City Attorney, the Director of Public
Services and himself and that a resolution approving this
agreement had been prepared.
Councilman Steinkamp then introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF NAVIGATION AND OCEAN DEVELOPMENT -
OYSTER POINT MARINA.
Discussion then followed at which time comments
were made by Dennis Butler and Jim Keegan concerning the
development and expansion of the Marina.
Mayor Battaglia declared a recess at 11:29 PM for the
retaping of the television cameras.
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia
at 11:32 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman
F. Frank Mammini.
After further brief comments by Jim Keegan, roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia,
Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp.
Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
Councilman Mirri commented that the Director of Parks and
Recreation should have been present to answer some of the
questions asked earlier regarding the Marina development.
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ITEMS FROM STAFF
RESO. NO. 188-75
MARINA AGREEMENT WITH
STATE DEPT. OF
NAVIGATION AND OCEAN
DEVELOPMENT (CONT ' D. )
GOOD AND WELFARE
Both the City Attorney and City Manager replied to other
inquiries made by Dennis Butler relative to the Marina
development.
There being nothing further, Mayor Battaglia asked if
there was anything anyone would like to bring up under
Good and Welfare.
BALLOT MEASURE REQUEST Ronald Acosta, 433 Newman Drive, South San Francisco,
PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX commented that earlier Council had discussed placing
on the ballot the measure for a full-time mayor. He
requested that thematter of the Public Safety Complex
0--/~3 again be submitted to the voters commenting that if the
voters said "no" the City could still pursue their action
in the courts.
RECESS:
Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 11:50 PM to an
Executive Personnel Session.
RECALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia
at 12:14 AM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman
F. Frank Mammini.
Mayor Battaglia stated that the purpose of the meeting
was to advise the City Attorney on legal matters.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor
Battaglia adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, November 25,
1975 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room.
Time of adjournment was 12:15 AM.
Arthur A. Rodondi, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
AP ED · '~"
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.
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