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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-02-04REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD FEBRUARY 4, 1976 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG:, SILENT PRAYER: ROLL CALL:. APPROVAL OF BILLS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:__ BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE PROGRAM 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Battaglia at 7:40 PM. She Pledge of Allegiance to 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 February 4, 1976. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Regular Bills of February 4, 1976 be approved for payment as submitted. Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1976 and Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 14, 1976. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1976 and Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 14, 1976 be approved as submitted. Mayor Battaglia at this time called on Wallace Pettigrew, Chairman Pro Tem of the Bicentennial Committee for a presenta- tion. Mr. Pettigrew presented to the Mayor the Bicentennial Flag and certificate after which he called on Mr. Bob Keropian, Principal of E1 Camino High School. Mr. Keropian commented that he appreciated Councilman Mirri's success in obtaining Philadelphia as a sister city. He continued by stating that they had received phone calls concerning the exchange of students to represent each other's city and through BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE PROGRAM ( C ONT ' D . ) CITY CLERK CLAIM OF JANE MOORE AKA JANE SEYMOUR Les Davis of the Chamber of Commerce were attempting to make this exchange. He remarked on the funds which would be necessary to accomplish this trip and asked for financial assistance from the City. After brief discussion Councilman Mammini stated that he was certain the City Council budget was not totally consumed and suggested that the City Council take the amount of money necessary to send the students back to Philadelphia representing South San Francisco stating that it would be well worth the effort and placed this in the form of a motion. Councilman Mirri seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning a specific amount to be designated after which Councilman Mammini amended his motion that $4,000.00 be given to this group and that it come from the Councilman's budget. It was suggested by the City Manager that this be funded through the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Mammini then amended his motion that the $4,000.00 be given to the Chamber of Commerce especially for the use of sending the students to Philadelphia. Councilman Mirri seconded the amendments. Motion as made, amended and secondedwas regularly carried. Bob Keropian then requested that some appropriate presentation such as the Key to the City be prepared for presentation at Philadelphia. The City Manager stated that if Council did not object this matter would be referred to the departments concerned. No objections being registered it was so ordered. Discussion then followed concerning the matter of financial assistance to the Bicentennial Committee. After discussion Councilman Steinkampmoved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the City participate with the Bicenten- nial Committee and join in the financial effort to make sure of the success of each and every one of their programs. Staff Report, dated February 4, 1976, recommending Council take separate action on each of the following claims: First Amended 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. 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 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. 2/4/76 Page 2 PARKS & RECREATION CONSTRUCTION OF CITY BASEBALL FIELDS RECESS:_ RECALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC SERVICES UP-75-330/SONIA WILLIAMS, PALMISTRY STUDIO The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department at this time in detail reported on the proposed construction of the City's baseball fields. He spoke relative to the construc- tion awards which had already been made and the future work to be done. Discussion followed between the members of the City Council and staff concerning time schedule and cost after which there being no objections Mayor Battaglia continued this item to the meeting which was to be scheduled for February 11, 1976. Mayor Battaglia declared a recess at 8:45 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 9:05 PM with all Council members present. Absent, none. Public Hearing -- UP-75-330/Sonia Williams, Palmistry Studio. Staff Report, dated February 4, 1976, recommending Council deny Sonia Williams appeal of Use Permit request for the establishment of a palm reading studio in the C-2 Commercial Zone District at 780 E1 Camino Real. Mayor Battaglia declared the Public Hearing opened. The City Planner gave his staff report after which the following persons spoke on the use permit offering their comments. Celia Bronstein, 608 Lassen Court, South San Francisco Joseph Rousso, 337 Grand Avenue, " Douglas Butler, 133 Adrian Avenue, " Robert Thorpe, 144-A Street, " Boyd Miller, 780 E1 Camino Real, " Margaret Benedict, 636 E1 Camino Real, " Carmen Rousso, 337 Grand Avenue, " Carmen Dotsie Tracy Thorpe, 144-A Street, " Milton Bronstein, 608 Lassen Street, " After brief discussion and there being no one else to speak Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Steinkamp then moved, seconded by Mayor Battaglia that the appeal be denied and that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld. Discussion then followed during which time the City Attorney explained the need for two motions in this regard. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilmen F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. 2/4/76 Page 3 RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC SERVICES UP- 75- 330/SONIA WILLIAMS, PALMISTRY STUDIO (CONT' D. ) UP- 75-317/SONIA WILLIAMS, PALMISTRY STUDIO Mayor Battag!ia dec!~red a recess at 10:09 PM for the retaping of the television cameras~ The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 10:17 PM with all Council present. CouncilmanMammini then made the following motion: "I move that a permit be granted on the E1 Camino site subject to all the conditions that are reported With the City Planner's office and I would like to include, and I don't think there should be any objections to it because it certainly isn't detrimental to the people involved, that the new ordinance that's in the process of being passed on by the Council become a part of this use permit." The City Planner requested that the following also be included in the motion: 1. The proposed use shall not have an adverse effect on the surrounding neighborhood. 2. That the use is regional commercial and is suited for location in this commercial area. 3o That the nature of the use shall not be such that it shall create any noise, smoke, vibrations, dust, or visual characteristics which shall be objectionable to the surrounding properties. The conditions and limitations shall be the same as those set forth and presented to the Planning Commission by the Planning, Building, and Police agencies of the City of South San Francisco. Councilman Mammini included this as part of his motion after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen F. Frank Man~ini, Terry J. Mirri and Leo PadreddiL Noes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia and Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none. Continued Public Hearing -- UP-75-317/Sonia Williams, Palmistry Studio. Staff Report, dated February 4, 1976, recommending that the application for a Use Permit for the establishment of a palmistry studio at 417 Grand Avenue be granted. Mr. Boyd Miller then made the following statement: "I, Boyd Miller, 780 E1 Camino Real, withdraw my use permit at 417% Grand Avenue." 2/4/76 Page 4 PUBLIC SERVICES ( CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 17-76 APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET 1975-76 RESO. NO. 18-76 AGREEMENT REALIGNMENT OF MISSION ROAD (COLMA CREEK) RESO. NO. 19-76 COLMA CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT (RECONSTRUCTION OF UTAH AVENUE BRIDGE) Staff Report, dated February 4, 1976, recommending Council adopt a resolution approving the 1975-76 Capital Improvement Program. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR 1975-76. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Mirri requested that a budgeted item of $35,000 for the City Hall Rest Area be eliminated at this time. After brief discussion and there being no objections this item was ordered removed by the Mayor. 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 February 4, 1976, recommending Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the San Mateo County Flood Control District and the City of South San Francisco for the realignment of Mission Road in South San Francisco. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF MISSION ROAD IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (COLMA CREEK). 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 February 4, 1976, recommending Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the San Mateo County Flood Control District and the City of South San Francisco providing for the construc- tion of facilities in the Colma Creek Flood Control Project - the reconstruction of the Utah Avenue Bridge in South San Francisco. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - COLMA CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT (RECONSTRUCTION OF UTAH AVENUE BRIDGE). 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. 2/4/76 Page 5 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT ' D. ) APPROVING pLANS & SPECS. - I~PROVE- MENTS TO ORANGE PARK SOFTBALL FIELD ORD. NO. 701-76 EST. 835 AND 843 OLIVE AVE. AS R-3 ZONE 2nd Reading/Adoption ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENTS WEST PARK 3D FOR MAINT. SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVEMENT & AIRPORT BLVD. RECONSTRUCTION {AUTHORIZING SOLICITA- TION FOR DESIGN) 8-0 0 staff Report~ d~ted yebruary 4, 1976~ approving plans and specifications and call for bids for i~provements to Orange Memorial Park softball field, A RESOLUTION APPROVINGPLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK SOFTBALL FIELD. At the request of the City Manager and there being no objections this item was continued to the meeting to be held on February 11, 1976. 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 Steinkamp 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 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 passed and adopted, 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. Staff Report, dated February 4, 1976, recommending Council make a motion to accept the subdivision street improvements of Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3D subdivision for maintenance. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated February 4, 1976, recommending Council make a motion authorizing the staff to solicit proposals from consulting engineers for the design of the South Airport Boulevard Improvement, Utah Avenue to South City Limit and the Airport Boulevard Reconstruction, Produce Avenue to North City Limit. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. 214176 Page 6 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT ' D. ) BERNARD P. HAGAN SEWER SERVICE CHARGES RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:r COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTMENT TO PARKING PLACE COMMISSION Staff Report, dted February 4, 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. After an explanation by the Director of Public Services discussion followed between members of the City Council, staff and Mr. B. Hagan of 416-A Alida Way, South San Francisco. Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 11:18 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 11:27 PM with all Council present. Discussion continued during which time it was suggested that the matter be scheduled for a study session. Mayor Battaglia commented that the matter had been fully discussed and that there was no need for a study session. Voting in favor of a study session was Councilmen F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Voting in opposition to a study session wa~ Mayor Richard A. Battaglia. The study meeting was then scheduled for March 10, 1976 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room. Application, dated October 20, 1975, from Janet M. Saunders; application, dated October 23, 1975, from Charles F. Scharfenstein; application, dated January 13, 1976, from Joseph Rousso; and letter, dated January 28, 1976, from Dennis H. Rosaia, all requesting appointment to the Parking Place Commission. The City Manager commented that a check of the documents on the Parking District disclosed that there was a residency requirement for appointment to the Parking Place Commission. Therefore, Mr. Rousso's application could not be considered. In addition, the commission could not have more than 3 members. The City Manager further stated that the Chairman of the Parking District requested an appointment tonight to fill the vacancy. CoUncilman Padreddii at this time moved that Dennis Rosa£a be appointed to the Parking Place Commission. Deborah Carson requested that the proper procedure in appointments be followed. Councilman Padreddii then withdrew his motion. 2/4/76 Page 7 COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTMENT TO PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (CONT ' D. ) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL PUBLIC PHONE IN NEW REST AREA BENCH AT BUS STOP AT GRAND & MAPLE IMPROVING LAWN AT CIVIC CENTER USE OF WESTBOROUGH BLVD. AS ALT. TO 380 d-I& I ITEMS FROM STAFF AMENDMENT TO DELETE ROUTE 380 NORTH COUNTY JAIL FACILITY -IOJ REPRESENTATIVE FOR ABAG MEETING TABLE FOR CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS GOOD AND WELFARE The application received from the following were then deferred to a March meeting: Janet M Saunders; Charles F. Scharfenstein; and Dennish H. Rosaia. Councilman Mirri requested that a public phone be installed in the new rest area and that it be in keeping with the structure now being built. Councilman Padreddii requested the installation of a bench at the bus stop at Grand and Maple Avenues. Mr. Sola suggested that the bus stop be relocated in front of the rest area in order that people waiting for the bus could use the facility. Councilman Padreddii requested information on the cost of improving the l~wn at the civic center. Councilman Steinkamp requested the preparation of a letter to the Transportation Committee expressing the City's displeasure regarding the use of Westborough Boulevard as an alternate to 380. Relative to the amendment to delete Route 380 from the plan the City Manager explained the meetings which were to be held in this regard. The suggested letter was approved by the City Council. In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry regarding the matter of the North County Jail Facility the City Manager explained the progress being made on a County-wide basis. Deborah Carson suggested that a letter be sent by the City Council to the North County Bar Association in this regard. Mayor Battaglia stated that he had received a call from the Association of Bay Area Governments for a representative to attend a meeting on February 12, 1976. Councilman Padreddii agreed to attend. Mayor Battaglia requested that a more appropriate table be installed for the conducting of not only the City Council meetings but the Planning Commission meetings also,, There being nothing further from staff Mayor Battaglia asked if anyone present had anything they wished to :offer under Good and Welfare. 2/4/76 Page 8 GOOD AND WELFARE (CONT ' D, ) COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS CAMPAIGN SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER% ADJOURNMENT Deobrah Carson commenting on the Commission appointments, suggested that an attempt be made to get more people involved and that it be opened to applicants as well as office holders. Deborah Carson commented on campaign signs which were being placed on public property as well as telephone poles suggesting that the candidate's be informed to remove them. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 12:15 AM to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 12:32 AM with all Council present. Mayor Battaglia stated that the purpose of the meeting was to instruct staff on a personnel matter. There being nothing further to come before Council Mayor Battaglia adjourned the meeting to February 11, 1976 at 6:45 PM. Time of adjournment was 12:34 AM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Leo Padreddii, Mayor City of South San Francisco The entries of this CoUncil imeeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of the item. Oral presentations, argumentsand 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 ~nspection, review and copying. 2/4/76 Page 9