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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-01-2111 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1976 TIME: 7:30 PM. PLACE: West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. CALL TO ORDER:. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Battaglia at 7:30 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to Flag was recited. SILENT PRAYER~ Mayor Battaglia asked for a moment of silent prayer. ROLL CALL:_ Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF BILLS:__ Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Regular Bills of January 21, 1976. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Regular Bills of January 21, 1976 be approved for payment as submitted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 1975. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 1975 be approved as submitted. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL RESO. NO. 8-76 COMMENDING DIANE CASSANO Mayor Battaglia thanked Diane Cassano for her fair and objective reporting of City affairs and prior to making the presentation, read the resolution in full. After its presentation, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING DIANE CASSANO. 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. 12 ADMI NI STRA TIVE SERVICES RESO. NO. 9-76 ALLOCATING REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND 25% OF SALES TAX REVENUE TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND COMMENCING 7/1/76 Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending allocating 100% of revenue sharing funds and 25% of sales tax revenues to the Capital Improvement Fund beginning with the fiscal year July 1, 1976. Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF SALES TAX REVENUES TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1976. ~/~ 0 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. ESTABLISHING PARKING Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, approving the recommenda- VIOLATION BAIL AT tions of the Municipal Court judges of San Mateo County $5.00 EFFECTIVE 2/1/76 establishing parking violation bail at $5.00, effective February 1, 1976. The City Manager explained the reasons for the proposed increase after which Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Mayor Battaglia that the Staff Report be approved and accepted. Discussion followed between members of the City Council and Staff regarding the increase and suggested increases after which Councilman Padreddii stated he could not approve such an increase. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried, Councilman Padreddii voted "no". CITY CLERK CLAIM OF JANE MOORE Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending Council take action on the following first amended claim: Claim filed by Van Bourg, Allen, Weinberg, Williams & Roger, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Jane Moore, aka Jane Seymour, alleging damages resulting from letter written by E. Anne McCune, Senior Citizens Coordinator. At the request of the City Attorney and there being no objections the matter was continued to the next regular meeting. CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 10-76 ADDING EMPLOYEE CLASS. ADMIN. ASST. TO CITY MGR./PRSNNL. (u) P-ooo Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending transfer of Administrative Assistant from Department of Public Services to Personnel Office. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING THE CLASS OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER/PERSONNEL (U). 1/21/76 Page 2 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 10-76 ADDING EMPLOYEE CLASS. ADMIN. ASST. TO CITY MGR./PRSNNL. (U) (CONT' D. ) P-oo0 RESO. NO. 11-76 AMENDMENT 0-12, 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. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-12, 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. 12-76 Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: AMENDING RESO. #99-75 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLASSIFI- CLASS. & PAY RANGES CATIONS AND PAY RANGES, FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 AND AMENDING F.Y. 1975-76 RESOLUTION 99-75 ADOPTED JULY 16, 1975. fl-O O C) 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. PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 13-76 REJECTING BIDS FOR AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER SWIMMING POOL Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending rejection of the bid submitted by Lincoln Equipment Company and call for new bids for an automatic controller for the swimming pool. Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER - SWIMMING POOL - PROJECT NO. PR 75-5. 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. 14-76 CALLING BIDS FOR AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER SWIMMING POOL Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER - SWIMMING POOL - PROJECT NO. 75-5. 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 SERVICES UP- 75- 317/SONIA WILLIAMS, PALMISTRY STUDIO (GRAND AVE. ) Continued Public Hearing -- UP-75-317/Sonia Williams, Palmistry Studio. 1/21/76 Page 3 PUBLIC SERVICES UP- 75- 317/SONIA WILLIAMS, PALMISTRY STUDIO (GRAND AVE. ) (CONT ' D. ) UP- 75- 330/SONIA WILLIAMS, PALMISTRY STUDIO (EL CAMINO) RZ-32/ALFRED M. CALLEGARI 1/21/76 Page 4 Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending Council continue this public hearing until'February 4, 1976, as requested by the applicant. There being no objections, Mayor Battaglia continued the matter to the next regular meeting of February 4, 1976. Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending Council schedule a public hearing to consider the appeal of Sonia Williams regarding the Planning Commission's denial of UP-75-330. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia scheduled the public hearing for the meeting of February 4, 1976. PublicHearing -- RZ-32/Alfred M. Callegari. Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending Council enact into ordinance the redistricting of two parcels of land at 835 and 843 Olive Avenue from R-2 to R-3. Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened. City Planner explained his staff report. There being no one else to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. The 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. 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 Steinkamp 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. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" AND ESTABLISHING 835 AND 843 OLIVE AVENUE AS AN "R-3" RESTRICTED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. The City Attorney stated: "Mr. Mayor, Councilman Mirri asked a question and we therefore make a request to the Mayor to have the records show that Mr. Mirri asked whether he should remain on the Council for this proceeding because a relative owns one of the parcels I think or parcel near it and we request therefore that the record show that he complied with the law in this respect by not participating in the proceeding, by way of discussion or both. 15 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT'D.) UP-75-327/JOSEPH HAGGARTY RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:. Public Hearing -- UP-75-327/Joseph Haggarty. Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission approving Use Permit 75-327 for the establistn~ent of on-site freestanding identification signs for a commercial office complex in the Planned Community Commercial Zone District. Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing opened. The City Planner explained his staff report and the findings of the Architectural Committee, after which at the request of Councilman Steinkamp the City Planner read the December 9th staff report. Discussion follow~ at which time the following people spoke in favor of the construction of the sign: Joe Brigandi, 2643 Farnee Court, S.S.F. Harry Narducci, 2407 Unwin Court, S.S.F. Bonifacio A. Castro, 3856 Carter Drive, S.S.F. Joseph Haggarty, Jr., 3838 Annapolis Court, S.S.F. Deborah Carson, 3820 Carter Drive, remarked that it was not her intention to deny Mr. Haggarty his development but objected to the~large sign, citing the Scenic Roads Element as a guide. Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 8:30 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 8:42 PM with all Council present. Deborah Carson continued with her comments relative to the use permit and read from a petition that had been circulated, presenting these petitions to the City. She concluded these comments with a recommendation that the entire matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and development of a sign that would be compatible with the Scenic Roads Element concept, suggesting that guidelines be devised very quickly so that all future applicants would know where they stand as far as the City is concerned. Lawrence A. Jessup, 2434 Rowntree Way, S.S.F., spoke in favor of granting the use permit. Mr. Haggarty's sign representative at this time in detail explained how the sign was proposed to be installed, giving the reasons why it was to be constructed in this fashion. 1/21/76 Page 5 PUBLIC SERVICES UP-75-327/JOSEPH HAGGARTY (CONT'D.) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: Comments were then made by Mr. Joseph Haggarty, the applicant, relative to the use permit commenting on the petition which his office had circulated, presenting these petitions to the City Council. There being no one else to speak, Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed. Discussion then followed between members of the City Council and staff relative to the use permit. Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 9:40 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 9:44 PM with all Council present. Upon reconvening the meeting the City Attorney made the following statement: It appears to me that the Council is convinced that a permit should be granted in this case and I just think that you should be aware of some of the things that you may want to consider in making your motion. First, may I ask you to return your attention to the proposed findings submitted by Planning and suggest to you that you consider those findings in light of the Scenic Roads Element. The Scenic Roads Element provides for scenic roads -- describes those scenic roads by the State, by the County and names those roads which you added from South San Francisco. The Scenic Roads Element sets out the criteria for the State and for the County but does'not set out criteria for the City. The Scenic Roads Element says that the Council will define the scenic corridor, and in this case it would be Westborough Boulevard, and determine the width on either side of the right-of-way in which you would rpeserve the scenic nature. The next is, I agree, a vague point you have not done that, but it is my opinion that when you do develop those standards for your scenic roads and if you keep the Scenic Roads Element like it exists today you would be in a position of having to follow the criteria of the State and the County as guidelines in determining your criteria, that is the width of the scenic corridor -- the part of the land on either side of that road, and the standards for development 1/21176 Page 6 17 PUBLIC SERVICES UP- 75- 327~JOSEPH HAGGARTY (CONT'D. ) in that area. So you are faced with a difficult problem, I think, in that your judgement in equity and based on the evidence you are considering these proposed findings and yet you find a Scenic Roads Element of the General Plan which does not set the criteria to measure this use by, but says to you when you determine your local criteria you will read the State's criteria and the County's criteria. Now, the County's criteria, the State's criteria, reaches out to regulate signs, that doesn't necessarily mean this sign, signs and their design. Now, one more item I think you should also consider is there appears to be a special condition here introduced by the testimony of the sign representative in which he states that because of the nature of that road and the sight distance that this sign size is needed and that this illumination is needed. He also added to that in the latter testimony the fog condition or the weather condition. Now, I don't like to labor this but I know you want to do what is legally effective here and this is why I am doing it. That appears to be a special condition. Now, if the Council believes that and feels that it is a special condition that should also be a part of your evidence for determination. Now you therefore would, if you decide to grant thispermit, would make these findings based on the evidence and because of this special condition would accommodate the size of sign and the illumination of the sign as determined and then add "on the conditions recommended by the Planning staff to the Planning Commission except for the size," this would then assure that the sign is what you want. Now, may I say one more thing Mr. Mayor and that is that the day will come when you will lay out your requirements as to the scenic corridor. You will determine it and then you will say what you want on each side of that road. If you find for instance later on that your regulations provide for a sign of less dimensions or an unlighted sign, an amortization period would have to be set for this sign and for any sign which would not comply with your regula- tions. So you may or may not want to consider at' this time a provision in here that the applicant be advised that upon the determination of your criteria he may be placed into an amortization program depending on that determination you make at a later date. 1121/76 Page 7 18 PUBLIC SERVICES UP-75-327/JOSEPH HAGGARTY (CONT' D. ) I know that's awfully long-winded but we had to cover it because you are in a position where you have adopted a Scenic Roads Element and you do detect at this time what in your opinion is an inequity and you have heard the evidence so the proposed findings are before you and, if you desire to adopt those findings together with the special conditions there by reason of the fog and the design of that road and the need for sight distance and then add the requirement that the terms and conditions recommended by the Planning Commission become part of the grant of the permit then I think you would have adequately protected the situation as far as the staff is concerned. Councilman Mammini: I move that we uphold the decision of the Planning Commission based on their recommendations and their findings and these findings: 1. The relationship of the proposed sign to the development across Callan Boulevard would be compatible. 2. The sign would be located on the site so as not to affect adversely traffic safety in the area. 3. The size of the sign is needed to facilitate traffic flow of motorists arriving in all directions. 4. The interior illumination of the sign is needed because of the frequent fog conditions in the area. City Attorney: And then we would add a 5th one. It's sort of repetitious in a way but that the size of the lettering and the size of the sign is necessary to give identity to drivers approaching the intersection so as to make safe left turns into Callan Boulevard. Councilman Mammini: We'll include that as the 5th. City Attorney: Now then you have your findings. Now on the terms and conditions which are ones you want to adopt, I would suggest you consider those recommended by the -- well, now how would you want to -- what conditions would you want -- the conditions approved by the Planning Commission I assume. Councilman Mammini: Yes. Insofar as the amortization is concerned this is something -- I'm sure he's here this evening and he realizes it and, of course, we are going to have to notify everybody along Callan Boulevard at the same time. City Attorney: You will. 1/21/76 Page 8 19 PUBLIC SERVICES UP-75-327/JOSEPH HAGGARTY (CONT'D.) RESO. NO. 15-76 AGREEMENT WITH SAN MATEO CO. FOR 2ND PROGRAM YEAR HCDA RESO. NO. 16-75 ACCEPTING ALPINE CRT. & RELINQUISHING ACCESS RIGHTS TO LOTS IN ALTA VISTA NO. 4 BERNARD P. HAGAN - REQUEST FOR REDUCTION OF SEWER SERV. CHRGS. COMMUNICATIONS PARKING PLACE COMM. APPOINTMENT CON'T. Councilman Mammini: So whether we do that tonight or not is of little consequence. City Attorney: No, that's your judgement. Councilman Padreddii: I second that motion. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement with San Mateo County covering the second program year for the Housing and Community Development Act application. Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SAN MATEO COUNTY FOR THE SECOND PROGRAM YEAR OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT APPLICATION. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, nones. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, recommending Council adopt the following resolution: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALPINE COURT AND THE RELINQUISHMENT TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO OF ACCESS RIGHTS TO AND FROM LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 AS SHOWN ON THE PARCEL MAP FOR ALTA VISTA NO. 4. 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 January 21, 1976, recommending Council consider the request of Bernard P. Hagan to reduce sewer service charges at 410 Alida Way, and deny the request on the basis of the contents of the staff report. There being no objections this matter was ordered continued by the Mayor to the meeting of February 4, 1976. Letter, dated January 13, 1976, from Joseph Rousso, requesting appointment to vancancy on Parking Place Commission. Letter, dated October 23, 1975, from Charles F. Scharfenstein requesting appointment to vacancy on Parking Place Commission. There being no objections the reques~of Joseph Rousso and Charles Scharfenstein for appoiutment to the Parking Place Commission were continued by the Mayor. The City Manager and City Attorney were requested to research the matter of residency requirement and increasing the Commission to five members. 1/21/76 Page 9 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL REAPPOINTMENTS TO PARKS & REC. COMM. CONT'D. ORD. NO. 700-76 INCREASE IN CITY COUNCIL SALARIES BUS TO KAISER HOSP. ITEMS FROM STAFF AGREEMENT FOR STATE LOAN - MARINA DEVELOPMENT ~.~-I1~ Staff Report, dated January 21, 1976, concerning reappoint- ments to the Parks and Recreation Commission for William A. Craib, James R. Morton, Frank J. Prendergast, Lura Sellick and Henry Vom Steeg, and establishing three terms to expire on January 1, 1979 and one term to expire on January 1, 1978. Councilman Mammini moved that the requests for reappointment be confirmed. Councilman Padreddii suggested that the matter of reappointments be held up until after the election in order that those elected could have their input. Councilman Mammini withdrew his motion. Discussion followed after which there being no objections the matter was continued. 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 adoption and passage. Councilman Padreddii moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. In answer to Councilman Mirri's inquiry concerning a scheduled bus to Kaiser Hospital the City Manager replied that this item was being studied but that this would require two more buses. The City Manager reported that the Director of Parks and Recreation had received from the State the signed agreement for the State loan for the development of the Marina explaining the negotiations which would now be taking place. 1121176 Page 10 ITEMS FROM STAFF (CONT ' D. ) LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES COMMITTEES REPRESENTA TI VE REVENUE SHARING ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTATIVES The City Manager commented on the inquiry received from the League of California Cities requesting that the members of the City Council advise as to what committees they wished to serve on. He stated that he would then so advise the League office. The City Manager stated that a request had been received from the Board of Supervisors for the names of persons who wish to serve on the Revenue Sharing Advisory Board. He stated that two persons had indicated that they would. They were George Avanasian and Joseph Mathewson. There being no objections it was so ordered by the Mayor. COLMA CREEK ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPRESENTA- TIVE The City Manager reported that he was still serving as a member of the Colma Creek Advisory Committee and it was his opinion that someone from Engineering should be serving in this capacity. He recommended that Frank Addiego, the Director of Public Services, serve in this capacity. There being no objections it was so ordered by the Mayor. GOOD AND WELFARE PETITION TO RETAIN PARAMEDIC PROGRAM There being nothing further Mayor Battaglia asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Mrs. Leah Blackburn from the Board of Directors of the Information and Referral Center requested Council to sign the petition to retain the Paramedic Program which they did. The City Manager then briefly commented on the recent meeting with the County Board of Supervisors regarding this matter. RECESS: Mayor Battaglia then recessed the meeting to an Executive Personnel session at 10:20 PM. RECALL TO ORDER: The meeting was recalled to order at 10:31 PM with all Council members present. The Mayor announced that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the deletion of certain positions in the interest of economy. He further stated that no decision was made and that it was still under study. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further the meeting was adjourned by the Mayor at 10:33 PM. Arthur A. Rodondi, City Clerk Richard A~ Battaglia, M~r City of South San Francisco City,of South San Francfsco The entries of this Council meeting show the adtion 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. 1/21/76 Page 11