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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-02-161'14 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD FEBRUARY 16, 1977 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: __~ PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING RED CROSS MONTH ,5097 MARCH OF DIMES WALK-A- THON APPROVAL OF BILLS FEBRUARY 16, 1977 .7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 7:39 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Borba, Absent: None. Mayor Padreddii read the proclamation which urged observance of American Red Cross Month in the City of South San Francisco in full, after which he presented it to Mr. Henderson of the American Red Cross. Susan Brown, a local student, explained the Walk-A-Thon program, after which Mrs. Claire D'Amico, 136 San Felipe, urged participation by the residents as well as any food donations for those who would be in the Walk-A-Thon. 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." Bay Cities Building Materials Berkey Photo, Inc. Cap Concrete, Inc. City Grille & Radiator Custom Office Supply Company A. B. Dick Don & Jerry's Automotive Early American Paint Company Enterprise-Journal ~ Marshall-Newell Supply Company Maryatt Industries Oliver's Auto Parts Olympian Oil Company Tillo Products Company Ella H. Yamas Western TV Cable APPROVAL OF BILLS FEBRUARY 16, 1977 (CONT' D. ) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1977 CITY CLERK CLAIM OF ANTHONY CITRINO CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 18-77 APPROVE AMEND. 0-4 '76-77 OPERATING BUDGET (MICROFILMING FOR LIBRARY) Mayor Padreddii called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and r~gularly carried. Councilman Borba stated, "Mr. Mayor I want the record to show that I did not participate in the vote." Mayor Padreddii ordered the claims amended to delete the claims listed by Councilman Borba and called for a motion to approve the claims as amended. Councilman Borba so moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried. Mayor Padreddii asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 1977. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 1977 be approved as submitted. Staff Report, dated February 16, 1977, recommending that Council deny and refer the following claim to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney. Claim filed by Lewis, Rouda & Lewis, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Anthony Citrino alleging arrest without probable cause and imprisonment and prosecution without justification. 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. (Refer to action taken at Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of February 23, 1977). Staff Report, dated February 16, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Non-Departmental Budget to the Police Department in the amount of $8,000 and to the Library Department in the amount of $2,000 for the purpose of microfilming records. Councilman Damonte asked if the method of microfiche had been explored. The Assistant to the City Manager explained in detail the proposed program, the equipment that the City already had and that the method of microfiche had been explored and the present method was more desirable. Page 2 2/16/77 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 18-77 APPROVE AMEND. 0-4 ' 76-77 OPERATING BUDGET (MICROFILMING FOR LIBRARY) (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 19-77 APPROVE AMEND. 1-77 - MOU, UNIT 1 (MANAGE- MENT) Councilman Mirri suggested that this program be discussed with other departments, ascertain their needs first and then come back to the City Council. Further discussion followed after which, at the suggestion of the Assistant to the City Manager, Captain McKeon of the Police Department explained the Federal grant which had been used for this work, that the program was some ninety percent complete and the documents to be completed. Councilman Battaglia then introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-4, 1976-77 OPERATING BUDGET. Roll call vote was as follows: Councilman Borba stated he would not vote at this time and wanted further investigation. Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilmen Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Mayor Padreddii announced that the resolution failed. Councilman Damonte requested that the two mircrofilming programs be separated. He requested that the Library be done first. The City Attorney explained the change, after which Councilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-4, 1976-77 OPERATING BUDGET. 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 Battaglia stated he felt it was equally important for the Police Department to keep an ongoing system and introduced a modified resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-5, 1976-77 OPERATING BUDGET. After brief discussion roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilmen William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Staff Report, dated February 16, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution accepting and approving Amendment 1-77, which provides for 2% at age 50 formula for Fire Department members of Unit 1. Page 3 2116/77 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 19-77 APPROVE AMEND. 1-77 - MOU , UNIT 1 (MANAGE- MENT) (CONT' D. ) PARKS AND RECREATION ACCEPT AS COMPLETE - BURI BURI PARK IMPROVEMENTS POLICE DEPARTMENT RESO. NO. 20-77 PROTESTING SELLING OF NAMES & ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS BY DMV PUBLIC SERVICES AMENDMENTS TO EIR GUIDELINES Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT 1-77 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ENTITLED "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, UNIT 1 - MANAGEMENT, JULY 1, 1975 - JUNE 30, 1978, EXCEPT FOR SURVIVING PROVISIONS. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated February 16, 1977, recommending that Council accept the restroom improvements at Buri Buri Park as complete and release the bonds. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated February 16, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution urging repeal of the law authOrizing the Department of Motor Vehicles to sell the names and addresses of citizens to any individual or company so requesting this information. Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION PROTESTING THE PRACTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF SELLING THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS UPON REQUEST AND URGING REPEAL OF THE LAW AUTHORIZING THIS PRACTICE. 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. Public Hearing -- Amendments to Guidelines for Environ- mental Impact Reports. Staff Report, dated February 16, 1977, recommending that Council continue the public hearing to February 23, 1977. The City Attorney briefly explained the matter, requesting it be continued to an adjourned meeting on February 23, 1977. Their being no objections, Mayor Padreddii continued the matter to February 23, 1977 at 7:30 PM. Page 4 2/16/77 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT' D. ) RESO. NO. 21-77 CALLING BIDS - ' 76-77 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM- PHASE II RESO. NO. 22-77 EXEC AGMT WITH SP TRANSPORTATION CO. ACCEPTING GRANT OF ESMT FOR HASKINS WAY CROSSING RESO. NO. 23-77 CERTIFYING REVIEW OF EIR - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTE- WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES UPGRADING Staff Report, dated February 16, 1977, reconm~nding that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the staff to advertise for bids for the 1976-77 Street Resurfacing Program - Phase II. Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR 1976-77 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM- PHASE II - PROJECT NO. ST-76-2A. 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 February 16, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company accepting the grant of a street easement for the Haskins Way Crossing. Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INDENTURE FOR THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR A STREET AND HIGHWAY EASEMENT -- MILEPOST E-lO.87-C-X(N). 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 February 16, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution certifying that it has reviewed and considered the Final Environmental Impact Report for the North Bayside System Unit Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrading as certified by the Planning Commission and direct the Office of the City Planner to file a Notice of Determination in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NORTH BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES UPGRADING. Brief discussion followed at which time both the Director of Public Services and the Acting City Planner explained the Final Environmental Impact Report. Page 5 2/16/77 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 23-77 CERTIFYING REVIEW OF EIR - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTE- WATER TREATMENT (CONT'D. 7 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - REZONE NORTH- WESTERLY CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND CHESTNUT AVENUE ITEMS FROM COUNCIL BUSINESS LICENSE ORD - EMPLOYEE FEE PEE WEE LEAGUE TEAM INADEQUATE LIGHTING - LIBRARY PARKING LOT CITY AUDIT Roi1 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 February 16, 1977, recommending that Council set a date to consider the application of the City of South San Francisco to rezone the northwesterly corner of E1 Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. Brief discussion followed at which time the Director of Public Services explained the area in question and the reason for rezoning, recommending the public hearing be scheduled for March 16, 1977. Councilman Damonte so moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried. The Acting Director of Finance explained to Councilman Borba pursuant to his inquiry the reasons why the three dollar Employee Fee was charged to an individual owner operator of a business even though he did not employ anyone. Councilman Borba brought to Council's attention that a number of parents were present this evening to discuss with Council the matter of a Pee-Wee League team being dropped from the League this year and to seek Council's assistance in this regard. Councilman Borba next brought up the matter of inadequate lighting in the Library parking lot. The City Manager stated that this as well as other areas such as Memorial Drive was under study and that a report was to be submitted. In answer to Councilman Battaglia's inquiry, the Acting Director of Finance stated that copies of the City audit were to be distributed this evening. Councilman Battaglia then requested that the dollar amount of staff time spent be provided. The Acting Director of Finance stated that no record was kept and that staff assisted when requested. After further discussion Councilman Battaglia requested that his information be furnished next year. 2/16/77 Page 6 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL In answer to Councilman Mirri's inquiry the City Manager (CONT'D.) explained the transportation of patients either by the TRANSPORTATION OF Paramedics or Medevac and the charges involved. Council- PATIENTS BY PARAMEDICS man Mirri requested a report for the next meeting. Mayor OR MEDEVAC Padreddii requested that this report be made a part of b--~ ~ the next status report. ITEMS FROM STAFF PLANNING DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL The City Manager at this time brought to Council's attention the need for personnel in the Planning Department, citing the work load and the very important projects now underway. He requested the present Assistant's contract be extended from March to June and to authorize contractual employment at a Senior Planning level. After brief discussion Council authorized the City Manager to proceed in this regard. WATER CONSERVATION RESOLUTION The City Manager reported that the matter of the water conservation resolution would be on for the next Council meeting. Councilman Borba suggested placing a hold on building permits to help in this regard. GOOD AND WELFARE There being nothing further Mayor Padreddii asked if anyone had anything to offer under Good and Welfare. PEE WEE LEAGUE TEAM Mr. Griffin, 119 Ravenwood Way, South San Francisco, brought to Council's attention the dismissal of the ten year old and under team from the Pee Wee Baseball League, stating that the dismissal was arbitrary with no reason given. He stated that the start of the season was one week away and asked for Council's help in appealing this ruling. A lengthy discussion followed between Mr. Griffin and the members of the City Council after which the following persons also spoke. Frank Bodini, 485 Zamora Drive, who remarked that he was under the impression that it was co-sponsored by the City. Kay Fleming, 2370 Olympic Drive, who stated she was informed that there were problems but the league would not elaborate on them. Gertrude Begnatti, 479 Forestview Drive, who remarked that she did not receive notices on this matter as others had. Neil Labone, 765 Del Monte Avenue, who commented on what happened when he attempted to attend a Manager's meeting. 2/16/77 Page 7 GOOD AND WELFARE PEE WEE LEAGUE TEAM (CONT'D.) CITY AUDIT / CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ADJOURNMENT Jim Daly, coach of the team in question, stated that a difference did exist between himself and Mr. Rosalie, the manager, but that in the interests of the boys and in order that the team could be in the League he offered to withdraw as coach. Further discussion followed after which the City Attorney, in answer to Mayor Padreddii's inquiry as to the City's involvement, commented that not all the facts were known but that he would have to research this matter. An explanation was then made by the Director of Parks and Recreation relative to the agreement with the School District for the joint use of the parks and school areas for recreational activities as well as to the programming of the Pee Wee Leagues. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii appointed Councilmen Borba and Damonte as a committee to meet with the representatives of the Pee Wee League and City staff in an effort to reconcile the differences and to report back to Council. The City Manager requested that the record show that the City's audit was distributed to Council tonight. The City Manager also informed Council that he would be attending the City Manager's Conference in Burlingame on Thursday and Friday, but he would be available if needed. There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Padreddii adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, February 23, 1977 at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room. Time of adjournment was 10:30 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Emanuele N. Damonte, 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. 2/16/77 Page 8