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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-11-10ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1976 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: INTERVIEW- WESLEY SLADE, PLANNING COMM. PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 163-76 RESCINDING RESO. NO. 161-76 (LAUNCHING RAMPS - MARINA) RESO. RE LAUNCHING RAMPS - MARINA 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. ~he meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 7:35 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emmnuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and William A. Borba. Absent: Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Mayor Padreddii announced that Councilman Battaglia was on vacation and was therefore excused from the meeting. Interview of Wesley Slade for expiring term on Planning Commission. Mayor Padreddii explained to Mr. Slade that there were expirations on other Boards and Commissions, asking him if he were interested in any of the others. Mr. Slade informed Council that he was only interested in the Planning Commission. After the interview had been concluded the Mayor informed Mr. Slade that selections would be made at the regular meeting of December 1, 1976. At the request of the Mayor the City Attorney explained the reason for the rescinding resolution after which Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 161-76. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. PARKS & RECREATION RESO. RE LAUNCHING RAMPS - MARINA (CONT' D. ) CITY MANAGER SSF SCAVENGER CO. RATE MODIFICATION Councilman Borba questioned the grant stating that it was his understanding there were to be no obligations attached to the grant and found that this was not so and therefore did not approve it. After a brief explanation by the Acting City Manager the Director of Parks and Recreation explained that this was not a grant but a joint powers agreement. He in detail explained what the Harbor District would provide with regard to the launching ramp. Discussion followed between Council and staff with regard to the City's obligations, relocation of the launching ramp, compliance with the Water Quality Control Board and the interest payment by the City on the grant. Councilman Borba then moved seconded by Councilman Mirri that the City refuse acceptance of the loan. After further discussion the City Attorney suggested a motion directing Staff to renegotiate rather than reject. Councilman Borba voiced objection. Roll Call Vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri. Noes, Councilmen Emanuele N. Damonte, Leo Padreddii. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Councilman Damonte then moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri that staff be directed to go back and renegotiate. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman William A. Borba. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Public Hearing -- S.S.F. Scavenger Co. Rate Modification Staff Report, dated November 10, 1976, regarding the South San Francisco Scavenger Company rate modification proposal. At the request of the Mayor the Acting City Manager explained the staff report after which the Acting Director of Finance explained the audit which had been made by the City auditing firm as well as the Scavenger Company auditor. Discussion then followed between Council, Staff and Mr. Stagnaro of the Scavenger Company with regard to the proposed rates after which Staff recommended that the Public Hearing be continued to November 17, 1976. Mayor Padreddii declared the public hearing opened asking if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. A resident of 838 Newman Drive registered a complaint concerning damage to his car by the Scavenger Company employees, failure of the Scavenger Company to receive a registered letter he 11110/76 Page 2 CITY MANAGER SSF SCAVENGER CO. RATE MODIFICATION (CONT'D.) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:~ WESTERN TV CABLE RATE MODIFICATION forwarded, as well as failure of the company's insurance carrier to take care of the damages. Mr. Stagnaro stated that their insurance carrier had always given any just claim immediate attention. There being no one else to speak Mayor Padreddii declared the public hearing closed. The City Attorney requested that the hearing not be closed but be continued to the regular meeting of November 17, 1976. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii so continued the public hearing. Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 9:15 PM. The meeting was recalled at 9:40 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Councilman Borba stated that he could not act on this item since he had done work for the company and would there- fore abstain from discussion or action. The Acting City Manager explained his staff report and certain corrections to be made to the report. He next explained the present franchise and proposals recommending $6.25 for the primary rate, $1.50 for the extra hookup and grant connection charges as requested. The Acting Director of Finance next explained the audit review which had been made after which the Acting City Manager explained the connection charges. Mr. Edward Allen, Chairman of the Board of Western Cable TV at this time in detail explained the reason for the rate adjustment, the need due to increased costs, the reason for present programming and the new programs the company wished to propose. Discussion followed between members of the City Council and Mr. Allen after which Mayor Padreddii declared the public hearing opened asking if there was anyone present who wished to speak. The following then spoke: F. Allen Weinstein, 332 Susie Way, who expressed satisfaction with the service. Leah Blackburn, 235 "B" Street, who commented that the residents did not have a choice in the service. Marie Peterson, 16 E1 Campo Drive, who expressed dis- satisfaction with the service calls. Mr. Allen responded to this complaint. 11110176 Page 3 CITY MANAGER WESTERN TV CABLE RATE MODIFICATION RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: Mr. Larry Zaro, 537 Magnolia Avenue, who suggested that the senior citizens be considered with regard to rate increases. Diane Gilbert, 231 "B" Street, who requested information on the company's total cost per year as well as total income. The Mayor commented that this request could not be answered at this time. Jake Jones, 12 E1 Campo Drive, who expressed dissatisfaction with the level of service calls. Mr. Allen at this time responded to Diane Gilbert's earlier inquiry concerning income and payments as well as to Mr. Jones' problem. John Falsarella, 282 Westview Drive, who commented that the rate increase request was not warranted. There being no one else to speak Mayor Padreddii declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 10:45 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 10:55 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. At this time Mr. Ernest Nelligan of Western Cable TV answered some of the earlier questions raised and the justification for the rate increase request. Discussion followed concerning Council action after which there being no objections action was deferred and the matter continued by Mayor Padreddii to the meeting of November 17, 1976. At the request of Councilman Borba Mayor Padreddii recessed the meeting at 11:07 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. The City Clerk was excused from the Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Padreddii at 11:21 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Mayor Padreddii requested that the record show that Council discussed a Personnel matter with no roll call vote or vote having been taken. 11/10/76 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT After a brief discussion on the conducting of election of Boards and Commission members at the December 1, 1976 meeting and there being nothing further to come before Council Mayor Padreddii adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment was 11:29 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMIT~: Arthur A. Rodondi, 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. 1111Ol76 Page 5