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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-10-20REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD OCTOBER 20, 1976 TIME:, PLACE: CALL TO ORDER:, PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG:, ROLL CALL:_ APPROVAL OF BILLS:__ REGULAR BILLS OF OCTOBER 20, 1976 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 7:36 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag recited, Present: Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Absent: None. Councilman Borba stated, "Before the motion is made I would like to refrain on voting on the following due to the fact that I do business with the following companies." Berkey Phot Inc. Cap Concrete, Inc. Coast Linen Service Custom Office Supply Co. A.B. Dick Early An~rican Paint Enterprise Journal Homelite International Office Products Marshall-Newell Co. Maryatt Industries Meehan Battery Co. Wm. Minucciani Oliver's Auto Parts Olympian Oil Co. Shoreline Diesel Maintenance, Inc. South City Car Wash, Inc. South City Sheet Metal Works, Inc. Xerox Corp. Ella H. Yamas Zellerbach Paper Co. Italian-American Federation Ken's Automotive & Marine Service Chamber of Commerce APPROVAL'OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS OF OCTOBER 20, 1976 APPROVAL OF MINUTES SENIOR STORE DISCOUNT PROGRAM - SPECIAL REPT. Mayor Padreddiiorde~ed the claiIas amended tO delete the claims l~sted by CoUncilman Borba and called for a motion to approve the claims as amended. Councilman Damonte so moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried, Mayor Padreddii called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. Councilman Borba stated, "Mr. Mayor I want the record to show that I did not participate in the vote." Mayor Padreddii asked for a motion approving the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 8, 1976; Special Meeting of October 2, 1976; Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 7, 1976; and Special Meeting of October 9, 1976. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the minutes be approved as submitted. Council heard a special report from Sandra Boone representing the San Bruno Chapter of the American Association of University Women, concerning the Senior Store Discount Program. Mrs. Boone explained that volunteers from the American Association of University Women would begin canvasinglocal merchants to determine if any of them wish to participate in this program by offering special discounts to local senior citizens. She further explained that the type and extent of the discounts would be solely at the discretion of the merchants. Council offered their endorsement of this program. CITY MANAGER CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION RE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX ~05 Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council determine whether or not they wish the City to consolidate the calling of a local election with the March, 1977 School Board Election. The purpose of this would be to submit to the electorate proposals to incur a bonded indebtedness to fund the construction of a Public Safety Complex and/or a Police Facility. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF PROPOSED SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION. The Acting City Manager commented from his staff report on how the consolidation couldbe handled explaining the deadline for notification. He continued by explaining the cost breakdown and how the costs had been determined. lO/2O/76 Page 2 CITY I~ANAGER CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION RE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 149-76 COMPLETION OF U.S. 101 AND STATE ROUTE 92 INTERCHANGE RESO. NO. 150-76 AMENDMENT TO PERS CONTRACT Councilman Battaglia then stated that he would like to make a ~motion and then have the opportunity to explain the motion. Councilman Battaglia then moved that Council take Staff's first recommendation that the City incur a bonded indebtedness in the amount of 4.8 million dollars to construct a public safety facility and that this be put on the March election and to go as a General Obligation Bond. Councilman Battaglia then explained the reasons for his motion mentioning the discussion he had with the City Attorney who had discussed the matter of financing with Bond Counsel. Councilman Battaglia also commented on the need for such a facility. Mayor Padreddii then called for a second to the motion. There being no second Mayor Padreddii stated that themotion died for a lack of a second. Discussion followed between the members of the City Council during which time the scheduling of a future study session on this subject was discussed. No further action was taken on this item. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council adopt the following resolution as prepared by the City Attorney. cOuncilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING IMMEDIATE ACTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE U.S. 101 AND STATE ROUTE 92 INTERCHANGE NECESSITATED BY ITS EXISTING DETERIORATION. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri, Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council adopt a resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the City and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). After a brief explanation of the staff report by the Acting City Manager Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN A3~NDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES~ RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, CoUncilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. 10/20/76 Page 3 18 CITY MANAGER (CONT ' D. )_ ORD. NO. 714-76. BICYCLE LICENSING 2nd Reading~Adoption FIR~ RESO. NO. 151-76 CALLING BIDS - FIRE HOSE SETTING 10/26/76 FOR STUDY SESSION RE COUNTY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM Staff Report~ dated October 20~ 1976, recoI~mending Council read for thesecond time and adopt the BiCycle Licensing Ordinance as prepared by the City Attorney. 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 adoption and passage. Councilman Borba 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 Mirri and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF BICYCLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 39000, ET SEQ., the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Mirri and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri. Noes, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council approve specifications for fire hose and related fittings, and Staff be authorized to call for bids. After a brief explanation by the Acting Director of Finance in answer to Councilman Damonte's inquiry, Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR FIRE HOSE AND RELATED FITTINGS. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri, and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council establish an early date for a study session regarding the San Mateo County Paramedic Program. After a brief discussion and there being no objections this item was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 1976, just prior to the meeting to be held with the Chamber of Commerce. 10120176 Page 4 19 PARKS & RECREATION AGREEMENT WITH COUNT1~ HARBOR DISTRICT RE LAUNCHING RAMPS AT OYSTER POINT MARINA FINAL ACCEPTANCE - AIRPORT BLVD. LANDSCAPING PROJECT PLAQUE FOR CITY HALL REST AREA POLICE RESO. NO. 152-76 DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN POLICE DEPT. RECORDS ,5103 StaffReport, dated October 20, 1976~ recommending that Council approve a Joint Powers Agreement for the construc- tion of launching ramps atthe Oyster Point Marina. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT FOR LAUNCHING RAMPS AT OYSTER POINT MARINA AND APPROVING A PROCEDURE FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. There being no objections and at the request of the City Manager this matter was deferred to the meeting of November 3, 1976. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending that Change Order No. 1 in the additional amount of $5,070.51 be approved and final acceptance and release of bonds be authorized for Airport Boulevard Landscaping Project No. 75-7. After a brief discussion between members of the City Council and Staff regarding the quality of the work and the amount of the change order in comparison to the amount of the contract price Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommenda- tion of the Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council inform Staff as to their wishes concerning the purchase of a plaque for the City Hall Rest Area. At the request of the City Manager and there being no objections this matter was deferred to a future meeting. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council adopt the resolution prepared by the City Attorney authorizing the Chief of Police to certify for destruction of records, documents, instruments, books or papers under his charge in accordance with Government Code Section 34090; as amended. After a brief discussion regarding the records to be destroyed Councilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N~ Damonte~ William A. Borba, Terry ~. Mirri, and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. 10/20/76 Page 5 RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:. PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 158-76 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION ORD. RE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION 1st Reading/Intro A recess was declared by Mayor Padreddii for the retaping of the television cameras at 8:35 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 8:53 PM with all Council present. PublicHearing -- National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition. At the request of the Mayor, the Chief Building Inspector explained the revisions in the ordinance, the staff meeting which had been held and the discussions with both the proponents and opponents to the ordinance. He then commented on the proceedings to be conducted this evening. Mayor Padreddii then declared the public hearing opened asking if there were anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. The Chief Building Inspector then requested that Council first introduce and adopt the resolution after which Council introduce and have the first reading of the ordinance. He further requested that after this had been done Council set a public hearing for November 17, 1976 at which time Council could then have the ordinance for second reading and adoption. Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT, BECAUSE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS, THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND NECESSITY, REQUIRE CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION, AS AMENDED. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. 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 Damonte and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Damontemoved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REGULATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 507, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote. 10/20/76 Page 6 PUBLIC SERVICES ORD, RE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION 1st Reading/Intro. (CONT' D. )~--~/~ RESO. NO. 153-76 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY RE HCDA HOUSING REHAB. PROGRAM Roll Call Vote was Rs follows; Ayes, Councilmen Leo Pad.reddii~ E!~anuele N, Damonte~ William A. Borba, TerryJ, Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii set the public hearing for November 17, 1976 at 7:30 PM. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council pass a resolution authorizing Staff to execute a joint powers agree~nt with the County of San Mateo for adminis- tration of the HCDS Housing Rehabilitation Program. After a brief explanation by the Acting City Planner followed by discussion between the City Council and Staff Councilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO'S AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR SERVICES IN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AS DESCRIBED IN SAID AGREEMENT. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 154-76 ENDORSING NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY NOISE ABATEMENT TASK FORCE Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council adopt the following resolutions: After a brief explanation by the Acting City Planner Councilman Mirri introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND ENDORSING THE NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY NOISE ABATEMENT TASK FORCE. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri, and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 155-76 RE NOISE ABATE~iENT TASK FORCE REQUESTING ACTION BY COUNTY, ABAG AND MTC AT S.F. AIRPORT Councilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY NOISE ABATEMENT TASK FORCE TO REQUEST CERTAIN ACTION BY SAN MATEO COUNTY, ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS AND METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DEALING WITH THE LAND USE AND NOISE ABATEMENT PLANS FOR SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J, Mirri, and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. 10/20/76 Page 7 PUBLIC SERVICES {CONT'~D,) RESO. NO. 156-76 REMOVAL OF WEEDS RESO. NO. 157-76 CALLING BIDS - PROGRAMMING ON QANTEL MODEL 1200 COMPUTER SETTING 11/17/76 FOR PUBLIC HEARING - MAURICE BROSNAN SA 76-33 Staff Report, datedOctober 20,1976, recommending Council adopt aresolution to remove weeds and set NoVember 17, 1976 for ~ public hearing for the purpose of hearing any protests-. The Acting City Manager briefly explained the program of weed abatement after which the Mayor called Staff's attention to some properties on the list which did not need weed abatement. The Acting City Manager stated that these areas would be checked and deleted from the list if no weeds were to be removed. Councilman Damonte then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLARING WEEDS UPON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND VACANT AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDER ABATING SAID NUISANCE. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council approve the specifications and call for bids for the following programming of the Qantel Computer: a) Receiving Water Monitoring Report; b) Complete Maintenance Project and Inventory; and c) Industrial Waste Program; Sewer Rental, Permit Processing. After a brief explanation by the Acting City Manager and Superintendent of Sanitation, Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR PROGRAMMING ON QANTEL MODEL 1200 COMPUTER. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council set a date for a public hearing to consider the appeal of Maurice Brosnan Construction Company on the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission for Subdivision Applica- tion No. 76-33. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii scheduled the public hearing for November 17, 1976. 10/20/76 Page 8 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT ' D. ) SETTING 11/17/76 FOR PUBLIC HEARING - VICTOR BRINCAT UP 76-349 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL REQUEST RE CABLE TV REQUEST RE RESERVE FUN DS ITEMS FROM STAFF ORD. NO. 715-76 AMENDING ORD. #491 & ESTABLISHING PARKING METER RATES 1st Reading/Adoption Staff Report, dated October 20, 1976, recommending Council set a date for a public hearing to consider the appeal of Victor Brincat on theconditions imposed by the Planning Commission for the approval of Use Permit No. 76-349. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii scheduled the public hearing for NoVember 17, 1976. Councilman Battaglia requested a staff report relative to certain things that were promised by Cable TV. Councilman Mirri requested a report on the City's Reserve Funds commenting that he had made a similar request during the budget hearings. The Acting City Manager stated that the Parking Place Commission recently met with representatives from the Downtown Merchants Association and reviewed the matter of switching back to 1¢ parking fees. He reported that an emergency ordinance had been prepared and that Council direction was requested in this regard. After brief discussion between members of the Staff, Council and Dennis Rosaia, Parking Place Commissioner, City Attorney Noonan described the ordinance and advised the Council that as an urgency ordinance, it was subject to passage in~nediately upon introduction. Mayor Padreddii ordered the title of the ordinance and the Statement of Facts constituting the urgency read. The title of the ordinance and the Statement of Facts constitut- ing the urgency were read. Councilman Borba moved that the reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived, seconded by Councilman Mirri and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 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," be introduced and passed 10/20/76 Page 9 24 ITEMS FROM STAFF ORD? NO. 715'76 AMENDING ORD. #491 & ESTABLISHTNG PARKING METER RATES 1st Reading/Adoption (CONT ' D. ) as an urgency ordinance, the reading in its entirety having been duly waived, said ordinance to be effective immediately asan urgency ordinance as authorized by the Government Code, seconded by Councilman Mirri and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Borba then moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the City be in a position to adopt the same ordinance for other areas if requested. RECESS: There being nothing under Good and Welfare Mayor Padreddii recessed the meeting at 9:50 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. The City Clerk was excused from attending. RECALL TO ORDER: The meeting was recalled to order at 10:50 PM with all Council present. Mayor Padreddii requested that the record show that the City Council in Executive Session instructed the City Attorney regarding pending litigation and a personnel matter related to the City Manager appointment. No roll call vote was taken. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment was 10:51 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBM~/D: 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, a.rguments 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. 10/6/76 Page 10