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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-12-08ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD DECEMBER 8, 1976 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: PUBLIC SERVICES ENGINEERING SERVICES WASTEWATER SOLIDS MNGMT PROG & WASTE- WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPRVMTS (PHASE 2) PARKS AND RECREATION OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 7:35 PM. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Absent: None. Staff Report, dated December 8, 1976, recommending Council authorize the staff to solicit proposals for engineering services from consulting engineers and/or other firms or to retain the firm of Jenks & Harrison for the Phase 2 (Design) of the Wastewater Solids Management Program and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvements. The staff report was given by the Acting City Manager who explained the benefits of both plans. Councilman Borba then moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte that the City seek proposals from various firms. After a brief discussion concerning the reasons for keeping the present firm, motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Public Hearing -- Oyster Point Marina Project. Staff Report, dated December 8, 1976, recommending Council authorize the staff to pursue the permits for the construc- tion of the Oyster Point Marina project and approve in concept the preliminary master plan as presented. The Acting City Manager gave a brief summary requesting that the consultants present this evening be allowed to first give their presentation and that questions be held until later in the evening. He also requested that Council follow the agenda prepared for this presentation. PARKS AND RECREATION OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT (CONT' D. ) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:.. Lengthy discussion followed at which time the following persons spoke and, through the use of slides, explained this project in detail. The Director of Parks and Recreation gave the background on the earlier development of the Marina and the feasibility report which had been prepared to ascertain if the Marina could be expanded. He then commented on the selection of the firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall as well as the fiscal condition of the Marina. He requested Council's authorization to proceed and obtain the permit. Next to speak was the representative of the firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, Engineers, who commented on the soils tests made of the area and, through the use of slides, explained the past development and that which was proposed. Following was the representative from the firm of Williams-Kuebelbeck & Associates, Planners and Economists, who explained the 1974 Feasiblity Study, what could be done with the development of the Marina, costs and market studies made, as well as the improvements to the Marina and the various restaurants, coffee shops, repair shops, fishing pier and launching ramps proposed. The City Attorney next gave a legal background of the Marina, commenting on the injunction in connection with the maintenance of the dump site, the leaching into the Bay and the continual inspection of the site in compliance with the Water Quality Control Board requirements. The next speaker was from the firm of Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Soils Engineers, who through the use of slides explained the condition of the Oyster Point fill in 1961, the leaching that took place, the development of the Marina commencing in 1963 and some improvements made in 1964. He then in detail explained the test borings, predicted settlement in the area, solution to leaching and the needed footings and pillings for building development in the area. Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 8:58 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 9:20 PM with all Council present. The next speaker was the representative from the firm of Royston, Hanameto, Beck & Abey, Landscapers and Planners, who, through the use of slides, explained the master plan of the Marina, the leaching problem which had to be resolved, whether or not the Marina was developed, the present Marina facilities and those proposed. Also, the total land area 1218176 Page 2 PARKS AND RECREATION OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT (CONT'D.) to be developed was explained, concluding by remarking that the master plan had been reviewed with B.C.D.C. some two weeks previously and that it had received favorable comment. Speaking next was the representative from the firm of Williams-Kuebelbeck & Associates, Economists, who in detail explained the economics of leasing the buildings, the best method by which to accomplish this, the survey made of other Bay Area installations and what the City could realize from this leasing. He then explained the source of money for the development and the method of repayment. Discussion then followed between the members of the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, staff and the various representatives of the consulting firms regarding the development of the Marina. Mayor Padreddii then asked if there were any public comments on the proposed development. John Falsarella, 282 Westview Drive, South San Francisco, commented on the effect to the City's credit rating should the project fail, suggesting private owners take over the development and pay the City. He further suggested that this matter be placed on the ballot and allow the voters to decide the issue. Mr. Butler of Adrian Avenue, South San Francisco, commented that he wished to see the area cleaned up but had some doubts regarding the development. Mr. Joe Clemish commented on the excessive noise from the Police Pistol Range in the vicinity of the Rod and Gun Club. Ron Acosta, 433 Newman Drive, South San Francisco, inquired as to interest payments in the event there was a delay in loan payments. The Director of Parks and Recreation replied to this inquiry. The Director of Parks and Recreation replied to Mr. George Pappas's inquiry concerning what the boat owners would be paying for berthing in 1981 if the Marina was not developed. Mr. Sola, 429 Commercial Avenue, commented on the unsanitary conditions that existed at the beach and also that it was his impression that the Marina was a private venture only for boat owners. The Director of Parks and Recreation replied to the inquiry of Mr. Harry Pariani, 5 Lilac Lane, South San Francisco, regarding the monies to be spent from the loan. 12/8/76 Page 3 PARKS ANDRECREATION OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT (CONT'D.) ADJOURNMENT: In answer to Mr. John Falsarella, 282 Westview Drive, South San Francisco, the Director of Parks and Recreation replied that application for grant money for leaching had already been made. Councilman Borba suggested the matter be continued, that action tonight would be premature and that the matter should go to the vote of the people. Councilman Battaglia then moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri that Council give permission to staff to go ahead and get the permits required for this project. After brief discussion, roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilmen William A. Borba and Emanuele N. Damonte. Absent, none. There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Padreddii adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment was 12:05 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. Rodondl, 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. 12/8/76 Page 4