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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-04-06REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD APRIL 6, 1977 TIME:. PLACE:, CALL TO ORDER:. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: ADDITION OF ITEMS TO THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF BILLS APRIL 6, 1977 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Damonte at 7:37 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Emanuele N. Damonte, Leo Padreddii. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Absent: None. The City Council gave unanimous consent to add the following i terns to the agenda: The request of the City Manager for a Resolution of Intention to Issue Sewer Revenue Bonds - North Bayside System Unit - Wastewater Treatment and Solids Management Project. The request of the City Attorney for a Resolution Approving the Final Map, Condominium Project No. l-A, Stonegate Ridge, and Authorizing Acts Related Thereto. Both items were to appear in the City Manager's portion of the agenda. 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." Alpha Press, Inc. Bay Cities Building Materials Company, Inc. Bayshore Truck Equipment Company Bergesen Electric Berkey Film Cresta Auto Parts Custom Office Supply Company A. B. Dick Company Don & JerryWs Automotive Endurance Metal Products Company Enterprise-Journal Goodall Rubber Company APPROVAL OF BILLS APRIL 6, 1977 (CONT' D. ) APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 2, 1977 MARCH 9, 1977 MARCH 16, 1977 ' ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SALE OF SURPLUS CITY VEHICLES Graybar Electric Lowrie Paving Company, Inc. Marshall Newell Supply Company Maryatt Industries Wm. Minucciani Plumbing Oliver's Auto Parts Olympian Oil Company South City Sheet Metal Works Superior Laundry Company Rogers Trucks & Equipment Mayor Damonte called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Padreddii 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 Damonte 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 Padreddii and regularly carried. Mayor Damonte asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1977, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 9, 1977 and the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1977. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1977, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 9, 1977 and the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1977 be approved as submitted. Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, recommending that Council authorize the Purchasing Officer, by motion, to advertise and sell surplus City vehicles and equipment by sealed bid. The City Manager explained the item, after which Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Borba that the reconm~ndation of the Purchasing Officer be approved and accepted. In answer to the inquiry of Councilman Mirri, the Acting Director of Finance stated that this was the usual procedure to follow. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. 4/6/77 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (CONT ' D . ) INFORMATION & REFERRAL CENTER AUDIT OF 1975- 1976 CITY CLERK CLAIM OF A. L. MACHINERY COMPANY CLAIM OF GRACE M. PEELER CLAIM OF ROSE MARIE RUSSO Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, regarding the Information and Referral Co~m~unity Services Center Audit of 1975-76. The City Manager commented that Angelo Mitchener of the Information and Referral Center was present to discuss the matter. The Acting Director of Finance next explained the audit of Guster C. Chagaris, after which Angelo Mitchener of the Information and Referral Center thanked Council for the funding and then explained the name change, the services provided, the number of people served and how the staff spent their time. After a brief discussion with Council, no further action was taken. Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, recommending that Council deny and refer the following claims to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney. Claim filed by Tom Murphy of A. L. Machinery Company alleging property damage which occurred when pumping station at the Colma Creek overcrossing on Utah Avenue was negligently backwashed and caused severe overflow to their building located at the corner of Utah Avenue and Harbor Way. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii 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. Claim filed by Grace M. Peeler, South San Francisco, alleging damage to her vehicle by a South San Francisco Police auto. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii 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. Claim filed by Rose Marie Russo, South San Francisco, alleging personal injuries sustained from fall on City sidewalk. 416/77 Page 3 CITY CLERK CLAIM OF ROSE MARIE RUSSO (CONT'D.) CITY MANAGER ORD. NO. 732-77 AMENDING ORD. 353 AND REZONING NORTH- WESTERLY CORNER OF EL CAMINO AND CHESTNUT 2nd Reading/Adoption RESO. NO. 33-77 INTENTION TO ISSUE SEWER REVENUE BONDS - NORTH BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS RESO. NO. 34-77 APPROVING FINAL MAP - STONEGATE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. 1-A Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii 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. Mayor Damonte 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 Battaglia and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Padreddii 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" AND ESTABLISHING PARCELS LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND CHESTNUT AVENUE AS C-l, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Borba 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. After a brief explanation by the City Manager, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SEWER REVENUE BONDS - NORTH BAYSIDE S~STEM UNIT - WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND SOLIDS MANAGEMENT PROJECT. After a brief discussion, 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 introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP, CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. l-A, STONEGATE RIDGE, AND AUTHORIZING ACTS RELATED THERETO. 4/6/77 Page 4 146 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 34-77 APPROVING FINAL MAP STONEGATE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. 1-A (CONT'D.) FIRE DEPARTMENT ORD. PROHIBITING SALE, POSSESSION OR USE OF FIREWORKS 7 After a brief explanation by the City Attorney, 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 April 6, 1977, recommending that Council consider a one year ban on the sale and possession of fire- works. At the request of the City Manager the Assistant Fire Chief explained the reason for the request, citing the extremely high danger of fires this year due to the drought and water shortage. He cited the number off ires which were related to fireworks and the amount of water needed to put out these fires. After a brief discussion with the members of the Council and the Assistant Fire Chief, the following persons spoke: Wallace McDonald, representing the Men's Club of St. Veronica's Church and the South San Francisco Elks Club, who requested that the ordinance not be adopted, citing that the funds realized from the sales of fireworks supports the athletic program at St. Veronica's Church and goes to help the handicapped children in the case of the Elks Club. Frank Durfield, Boy Scout leader, who stated that more time should have been given if sales were to cease, citing what the funds were used for. Paul Peterson, representing the DeMolay organization, who explained what their proceeds from the sale of fireworks was used for, requesting that the sale not be banned this year. Mary Combs, who requested that because of the extreme danger of fire and the shortage of water that the sale of fireworks not be permitted this year. Neil Lahone, Past President of St. Veronica's Men's Club, who asked that the sale of fireworks continue this year. William Butler of Boy Scout Troop 292, who favored the continuance of the sale of fireworks and commented that the proceeds go towards sponsoring their baseball team. Ole Crawford of the Red Devil Fireworks Company, who cited statkstical information on the fires caused by illegal fireworks versus the safe and sane type. 4/6/77 Page 5 FIRE DEPARTMENT ORD. PROHIBITING SALE, POSSESSION OR USE OF FIREWORKS 7 RECESS:. RECALL TO ORDER:. CALL FOR BIDS - SURBURBAN PARKS AND RECREATION RESO. NO. 35-77 APPROVE AMEND. 0-5, ' 76-77 OPERATING BUDGET (PURCHASE OF PARK EQUIPMENT) ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE AND RELEASE BONDS - WEST PARK 3AH, BLOCK 13, LOT 190 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 36-77 ACCEPT EASEMENT FROM LOUIS & ANNA SEPAHER After some discussion by the members of the City Council, Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the matter be tabled for the time being. Mayor Damonte voted no. Mayor Damonte declared a recess at 8:59 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 9:09 PM with all Council present. Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, recommending that Council approve the specifications and call for bids for one (1) 4-door Surburban. After a brief explanation by the Acting Finance Director and the Assistant Fire Chief, Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Fire Chief be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, recommending that Council authorize the purchase of new and replacement park equipment and approve budget transfer 0-5 in the amount of $2,000.00. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-5, 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. Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, recommending that Council accept for maintenance and release the bonds for West Park Common Greens 3AH. Councilma'n Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Acting Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution accepting dedication of a Storm Drainage Easement over the northwesterly five (5) feet of Lot 9, Block 4 of Rancho Buri Buri. 4/6/77 Page 6 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 36-77 ACCEPT EASEMENT FROM LOUIS & ANNA SEPAHER (CONT'D.) G'o RESO. NO. 37-77 AWARD OF CONTRACT - ' 76-77 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM, PHASE II RESO. NO. 38-77 APPROVE AMEND. 0-6, ' 76-77 OPERATING BUDGET ('76-77 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM - PHASE II) Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM LOUIS SEPAHER AND ANNA SEPAHER, HIS WIFE (STORM DRAIN EASEMENT, LOT 9, BLOCK 4, RANCHO BURI BURI). 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 April 6, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution awarding the 1976-77 Street Resurfacing Program, Project No. ST-76-2A, to Gray & Lewis, Inc. of San Carlos, who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $25,836.00. The Director of Public Services explained in detail the original bid and alternate bid, stating that Council did have the option to do more work if they so desired. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Padreddii requested that all work be done now. The Director of Public Services explained the resolution which had been prepared to appropriate additional funds. Mr. Sola of 429 Commercial Avenue cited some of the improper work done on Commercial Avenue and suggested that the work be done properly. After further discussion Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1976-77 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM - PHASE II - PROJECT NO. ST-76-2A, which awarded the work to O'Grady Paving in the amount of $45,640.00. 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 Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-6, 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. 4/6/77 Page 7 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT ' D. ) ACCEPT GRAND AVENUE LIBRARY PARAPET AS COMPLETE COMMUNICATIONS SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE- TRAVELODGE INTERNATIONAL INN APPEAL OF UP-77-378 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - APPEAL OF UP-77-374 AND UP-77-375 ITEMS FROM STAFF 1977-78 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS lJO Staff Report, dated April 6, 1977, recommending that Council accept the Grand Avenue Library Parapet, Project No. PB-75-1A, as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Letter, dated March 25, 1977, from Mr. R. W. Peterson, General Manager of TraveLodge International Inn, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission on UP-77-378. The City Manager stated that in matters such as this the City Clerk should be given the authority to set the public hearings. He further recommended that an amending ordinance be adopted to permit this. It was so ordered. At the request of the City Manager the public hearing was scheduled for April 20, 1977. Letter, dated March 28, 1977, from Charles H. Bona, D.D.S., appealing the Planning Commission's decision to approve UP-77-374, Negative Declaration No. 96, UP-77-375 and Negative Declaration No. 97. There being no objections, the public hearing was scheduled for April 20, 1977. The City Manager explained the projects completed to date, after which the Director of Public Services commented that the purpose was to review the inventory of projects. Brief discussion followed at which time, in answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, the Acting Director of Finance commented on the operation of the Marina. In answer to Councilman Mirri's inquiry, the Acti~ng Director of Finance commented on the progress made so far on payments by late tenants for berthing fees. The Director of Public Services at this time explained in detail each project - those which had been completed, those which were to be done and those which were to be carried over to the next year's budget. Upon completion of the explanation no further Council action was taken. Page 8 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL PESO. NO. 39-77 COMMENDING REVEREND PAUL P. COLEMAN 6'017 USE OF SEWER RENTAL FEES IMPROVEMENTS ON GRAND AVENUE ~ ti MAY STUDY SESSION - DISCUSSION OF CITY TREASURER'S INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS LEAKY FOUNTAIN FAUCETS IN CITY PARKS ~ ~ CITY TREASURER COMPLIMENTED U3 ~I GOOD AND WELFARE CITY AUDIT Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING REVEREND PAUL P. COLEMAN, after which Mayor Damonte read the resolution in full. 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 Borba inquired if sewer rental fees were placed in the General Fund and used for Marina purposes. The Director of Public Services replied that these fees were only used for sewer functions. Any corrective work on the fill at the Marina would come from Capital Improvement. The Acting Director of Finance stated that monies received for parking, sewer, Marina and the like were all special funds and placed in separate funds for their particular purpose. Councilman Padreddii asked for a report as to what progress was being made on the upgrading of the downtown area. The Director of Public Services explained what had been done in the past and what was being planned as to lighting, street widening and decorative sidewalks. Councilman Battaglia requested that the City Treasurer be invited to the May Study Session to discuss the City's investment of present funds and future funds. The City Manager stated that the City Treasurer was presently researching investment of State funds. In answer to Councilman Battaglia's inquiry regarding leaky fountain faucets in City parks, Lyle Norton commented that one had been repaired and one was in need of repair. Councilman Borba asked that the City Treasurer be complimented for making more money on his investments than any other City on the Peninsula. There being nothing further, Mayor Damonte asked if anyone had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. John Falsarella, 282 Westview Drive, commented that he was concerned with the in-depth audit, stating that it pointed out practices that needed improvement and asked if the report was going to be shelved. The Mayor replied that he was informed that the Acting Director of Finance was making certain corrections. 416/77 Page 9 151 GOOD AND WELFARE COLLECTION OF BERTH FEES AT MARINA ADJOURNMENT In answer to Mr. Falsarella's inquiry regarding the collection of berth fees at the Marina, both current and delinquent~ the Acting Director of Finance explained what was being done in that regard. There being nothing further under Good and Welfare, Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment was 10:26 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A 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 docltments related to the items are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. 4/6/77 Page 10