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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-03-17REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MARCH 17, 1976 TIME :. PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE-. GIANCE TO FLAG: SPEAKER CARDS: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATION: APPROVAL OF BILLS 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 7:33 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to Flag was recited. Mayor Padreddii announced that the use of speaker cards would be discontinued for the present. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri, and Leo Padreddii. Absent: None. A PROCLAMATION URGING OBSERVANCE OF AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Mayor Padreddii explained the proclamation after which he read it in full. He then asked if there was anyone present to receive it. There being no one to receive the proclamation the Mayor announced that arrangement would be made to have it delivered to the American Red Cross. Councilman Borba moved that the claims be approved for payment with the exception of the following: Goodall Rubber Company, Lowrie Paving, A1 Martin, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce stating that he did not move to approve them since he performed work for these firms and did not wish to have a conflict of interest. Councilman Mirri seconded the motion. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Battaglia suggested a second motion regarding the claims excluded. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Battaglia then moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that the claims of Goodai1 Rubber Company, Lowrie Paving, A1 Martin, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce be approved for payment. Councilman Borba abstained from voting. 57 APPROVALOF MINUTES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS CITY CLERK CLAIM OF MICHELE AQUILINA CITY MANAGER ELECTION PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY 6-I03 RESO. CONSOLIDATING CITY SPECIAL ELECTION JUNE 8, 1976 Mayor Padreddii asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1976, the Adjournmd Regular Meeting of February 11, 1976, the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1976 and the Regular Meeting of February 25, 1976. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried with Councilman Damonte abstaining that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1976, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 11, 1976, the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1976 and the Regular Meeting of February 25, 1976 be approved as submitted. Councilman Damonte stated he abstained from voting since he was not familiar with the prior proceedings. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council approve by motion the vehicle replacements delineated in this report through the State of California Procurement Office. The City Manager briefly explained the replacement of the vehicles. Discussion followed after which Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976 recommending Council take action on the following claim: Claim filed by Michele Aquilina, South San Francisco, alleging damages as a result of accident at Spruce and Mayfair. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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 on election proposals for Public Facility to be considered by Council. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii deferred action on the matter. Proposed resolution consolidating a City Special Election with the California State Primary Election set for June 8, 1976. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii deferred action on the matter. 3/17/76 Page 2 58 CITY MANAGER (CONT ' D. ) ORD. CALLING SPECIAL CITY ELECTION 6/8/76 KAISER PROPERTY AT GRAND & SPRUCE PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 35-76 CALLING BIDS FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING RESO. NO. 36-76 AGING GRANT FOR OUTREACH SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS Proposed ordinance calling for Special City Election for June 8, 1976. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii deferred action on this matter. Consideration of a proposal to purchase the Kaiser property at Grand and Spruce Avenues. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii deferred action on this matter. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council approve the plans and specifications and call bids for Airport Boulevard Landscaping. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING, (PROJECT NO. 75-7). Brief discussion followed between the City Council and staff during which time the Director of Parks and Recreation in detail explained the work to be done. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council approve a Commission on Aging grant in the amount of $5,890.00 to provide Outreach Services to South San Francisco Senior Citizens. The Director of Parks and Recreation called on Barbara Byrd of his department who in detail explained the work which was to be done and also that the City was being requested to accept these funds. Councilman Damonte then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, AS AREA AGENCY ON AGING, AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. 3/17/76 Page 3 PARKS & RECREATION (CONT'D.) RESO. NO. 37-76 CALLING BIDS FOR ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE AT ORANGE PARK USE OF ORANGE PARK FOR BICENTENNIAL FUNCTIONS 5ib-J PUBLIC SERVICES ROBERT F. SCHUMANN RZ-34 - ORD. 1st Reading/Introduction Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council approve the plans and specifications and call bids for the installation of an Anti-Siphon Device at Orange Memorial Park. In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry the Director of Parks and Recreation in detail explained the work which was to be done after which Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE - ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK - (PROJECT NO. PR-75-2D). Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending that Council approve request by Parks and Recreation Commission for use of Orange Memorial Park for bicentennial celebrations. Councilman Damonte inquired if the requested use would be setting a precedent for outside groups later. The City Manager replied that the affairs were being co- sponsored with the City and the City Council could waive the ordinance. The City Attorney explained how the ordinance had been prepared to allow for such a function. Further discussion followed between members of the City Council, staff and Wally Pettigrew, Chairman pro tem of the Bicentennial Committee. After discussion Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission be approved and accepted and that the use include all three dates, May, July and September. Public Hearing -- RZ-34/Robert F. Schumann Petition to Rezone. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council enact into ordinance the redistricting of properties located at 319, 321, 323, 325, 331 and 335 Miller Avenue from R-3 to C-2. Mayor Padreddii declared the public hearing opened. The City Planner from his memorandum explained the proposed rezoning in detail stating that it was the recommendation of staff and the Planning Commission that the rezoning be approved. 3/17/76 Page 4 PUBLIC SERVICES ROBERT F. SCHUMANN RZ-34 - ORD. (CONT~D.) 1st Reading/Introduction RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: Speaking on the rezoning were the following: Ray Folmer, 321 Miller Avenue, who spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 8:30 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Padreddii at 8:44 PM with all Council present. Ray Folmer then continued with his comments. Mr. Schumann, 1713 E1 Capitan, Turlock, CA, the applicant, spoke in favor of the requested rezoning. Joseph Rousso, 337 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, inquired relative to adequate parking being provided if development were to take place. There being no one else to speak on the matter Mayor Padreddii declared the public hearing closed. Discussion then followed between the members of the City Council after which Mayor Padreddii 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 Borba 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 Battaglia and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Borba 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" PASSED AND ADOPTED AUGUST 10, 1954, AND ESTABLISHING ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be intro- duced, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri, and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. 3/17/76 Page 5 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT ' D ~ ) RESO. NO. 38-76 CHESTNUT AVENUE BOX CULVERT FUNDING AGREEMENT RESO. NO. 39-76 AGREEMENT FOR ENGR. SERVICES - AIRPORT BLVD. RESO. NO. 40-76 AGREEMENT WITH CALIF. WATER SERVICE FOR EMERGENCY ROADWAY TO STONEGATE Staff Report, dated March 17~ 1976, recoI~mending Council adopt the following resolutEon for participation by the County of San Mateo in the cost of Project No. ST-75-5. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE CHESTNUT AVENUE BOX CULVERT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Discussion followed at which time the Director of Public Services explained the work to be done. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with KCA Engineers of San Francisco to provide engineering services on the South Airport Boulevard Improvement - Utah Avenue to South City Limit Project ST-75-6 and the Airport Boulevard Reconstruction - Produce Avenue to North City Limit Project ST-74-2. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - AIRPORT BOULEVARD PROJECT. Brief discussion followed between staff and Council after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri, Emanuele N. Damonte and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute license agreement with the California Water Service to provide an emergency roadway across the Water Company land to the Stonegate neighborhood. Councilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN SAID LICENSE AGREEMENT. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. CoUncilman Damonte commended staff for their work in this regard. 3/17/76 Page 6 PUBLIC SERVICES {CONT ' D: ) SETTING STUDY MEETING - IMPROVEMENTS ALONG MISSION ROAD Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council schedule a study meeting with the Planning Commission April 14, 1976, to discuss development standards for future street improvements along Mission Road. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried that the study meeting be scheduled for April 14, 1976 at 7:30 PM at the West Orange Avenue Library. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING - SELECTING NEW STREET NAME Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council schedule a public hearing to select a new street name for the existing portion of Mission Road between Oak and Chestnut Avenues. ,5-080 Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried that the public hearing be scheduled for May 5, 1976 at 7:30 PM. ENDORSEMENT REQUESTED OF Staff Report, dated March 17, 1976, recommending Council TRANSIT DISTRICT ON approve and request the San Mateo County Transit District REASSIGNMENT OF INDUSTRIAL to endorse the addition of Kaiser Hospital service and BUS ROUTE additional BART service by reassigning the Industrial Bus. The City Planner by the use of a map explained in detail the re-routing changes with the recommendations to be made. Lengthy discussion then followed between the members of the City Council, and staff regarding the proposed change in route, equipment, and other related matters. RECESS: Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 9:46 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. RECALL TO ORDER: The meeting was recalled to order at 9:52 PM with all Council members present. Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL RESCINDING OF SEVERANCE PAY Request of Councilman William A. Borba for rescinding of severance pay to administrative staff. In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry the City Attorney recited the background relative to the memorandums of understanding, the applicable State laws, the meet and confer process and the resolutions which approved the memorandums of understanding after they had been 3/17/76 Page 7 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL RESCINDING OF SEVERANCE PAY (CONT '~ m. ) AUDIT OF CITY FUNDS RESTORATION OF SIDEWALK REPAIRS MAGNOLIA CENTER SUB-COMMITTEE reviewed by the City Council. Lengthy discussion followed between the members of the City Council and staff after which Councilman Borba moved that the severance pay be rescinded. There being no second to the motion Mayor Padreddii stated that the motion died for a lack of a second. Councilman Borba requested that this matter be brought up again. Councilman Borba stated that he wished to have all departments and their functions checked. Further that he was interested in the City's funds, how the monies are spent and what is remaining. Lengthy discussion followed between members of the City Council and staff as to how the audits were presently being conducted, the firm that was performing this work for the City and to whom copies of the audits were sent. After discussion it was agreed that the City's auditor would be present at the next meeting together with the City's audit reports and that the City Manager would obtain proposals from other auditing firms if Councilman Borba would indicate what he desired. Councilman Borba requested that the matter of sidewalk repairs be restored as was done previously. Councilman Mirri stated that he had prepared this item for presentation this evening and made the following motion. Move that the sidewalk policy procedure adopted by the Council June 19, 1974, be rescinded effective upon the adoption of the fiscal budget for 1976-77. Councilman Borba seconded the motion. After some dis- cussion roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri, and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Absent, none. Abstaining, Councilman Emanuele N. Damonte. Councilman Borba requested that upon the conclusion of tonight's items Council go into Executive Personnel Session. Councilman Damonte recommended that the sub-committee on Magnolia Center be reconvened. The City Manager stated this would be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 3/17/76 Page 8 RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: EMERGENCY LIGHTING - SWIMMING POOL JOINT MEETING - COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMM. DELINQUENT BOAT OWNERS AT MARINA POLLUTION CONTROL, TRANSIT DISTRICT AND ECONOMIC GRANT COMM. GOOD AND WELFARE COMMENT ON AUDIT AND BUDGET HEARINGS d-O i COMMENT ON SIDEWALK REPAIRS jOgO Mayor Padreddii recessed the meeting at 10:47 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Padreddii at 10:57 PM with all CoUncil present. In answer to Mayor Padreddii relative to the emergency lighting at the swimming pool the Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the code provisions had been checked, that a firm had been contacted regarding installa- tion and the City should have an estimate by next week. In answer to Councilman Damonte's inquiry he was informed that the'joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission would be held on April 14, 1976. Mayor Padreddii requested a staff report on all the delinquent boat owners at the Marina and how long they were delinquent. Mayor Padreddii next brought up the matter of two appointments one of which was the Bay Area Pollution Control. He was informed that this went before the County Selection Committee. He next brought up the matter of a Council appointment to the San Mateo County Transit District. At the request of Mayor Padreddii, Councilman Mirri consented to serving on this committee. Mayor Padreddii at this time appointed Councilman Borba to the Economic Grant Committee. There being nothing further Mayor Padreddii asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Skip Henderson, 387 Dolores Way, congratulated the newly elected Council members pledging his support in an effort to unify the City and not have it in factions as he feels it now exists. He also stated that he did not feel a management audit was needed but that more people should attend the budget hearings. Deborah Carson, 3820 Carter Drive, commented on the matter of sidewalk repairs stating that when an item such as this is not on the agenda and involves fiscal 3/17/76 Page 9 65 GOOD AND WELFARE COMMENT ON SIDEWALK REPAIRS (CONT' D. ) COMMENT ON APPTS. TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS COMMENT ON SIDEWALK REPAIRS COMMENT ON AUDIT / COMMENT ON USE PERMIT - RICHARD BOCCI PROPERTY RECESS: RECALL TO ORDERa ?-000 matters that no action be taken but be carried over for study prior to any action being taken. She also asked if any reimbursement were going to be made to those who already paid for these repairs and what the City's liability would be if repairs were not made to faulty sidewalks. Mrs. Carson next commented on appointments to Boards and Commissions, suggesting that in order for the City to get more participation public interviews be held rather than reappointments being made automatically. She felt this would be a benefit to the City. Mayor Padreddii commented that it was his feeling that appointments should be for a two-term limit and would suggest this. Councilman Battaglia remarked on the sidewalk repair matter, asking if those who voted in favor would rescind their motion and allow public input. Both Councilman Padreddii and Councilman Mirri disagreed with this request. John Falsarella briefly commented that he concurred with Councilman Borba who requested an independent audit. Surendra Amin commented on the Use Permit for the office building on the Richard Bocci property on South Spruce Avenue stating that such use must be approved by the City Council which had not been done. The City Planner stated that he would submit a report on the matter. Mayor Padreddii recessed the meeting at 11:30 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Padreddii at 12:12 AM with all Council present. Mayor Padreddii stated, "Let the record show that the Council was in Executive Session and the meeting is reconvened and according to the new law we have to explain why we were in Executive Session. We were in Executive~Session to consider a complaint against an employee. No action was taken to dismiss the employee and no roll call was taken." 3/17/76 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further Mayor Padreddii adjourned the meeting at 12:14 AM. RESPECTFULLY S~ITTED : Arthur A. Roddndi, City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Leo Padreddii, Mayor 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. 3/17/76 Page 11