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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-08-03265 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD AUGUST 3, 1977 TIME:. PLACE:. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: AGENDA REVIEW APPROVAL OF BILLS AUGUST 3, 1977 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Damonte at 7:32 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 Manager requested that the following items be taken out of order on the agenda: Director of Public Services Item No. 1 - Sale of City of South San Francisco $1,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds of 1977. Items From Council Item No. 1 - Request from Rotary House Foundation for financial assistance for a developmentally handicapped housing project. The City Manager requested that the following item be added to the agenda: The City Clerk's certification of the ReferendumPetitions for the Oyster Point Marina Project. There being no objections, it was so ordered. 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." Bayshore International Trucks, Inc. Bayshore Truck Equipment Company Bergesen Electric Inc. Berkey Film Processing Cap Concrete, Inc. 266 APPROVAL OF BILLS AUGUST 3, 1977 (CONT' D. ) APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 6, 1977 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 109-77 AWARDING SALE OF $1,100,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF '77 City Grille & Radiator Shop, Inc. Cresta Bros. Auto Parts Custom Office Supply Company A. B. Dick Company Don & Jerry's Automotive Early American Paint & Varnish Company Endurance Metal Products Company Enterprise-Journal B. F. Goodrich Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Arthur "Buzz" Haskins Fred Lautze, Inc. Lowrie Paving Company, Inc. Mackey Picture Frame Company Marshall-Newell Supply Company Maryatt Industries Meehan Battery Company Olympian Oil Company Rizzetto Welding Sears, Roebuck and Company Tillo Products Company Zellerbach Paper Company First National of Daly City P. Brosnan Company Mayor Damonte called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Battaglia 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 July 6, 1977. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1977 be approved as submitted. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council take the following action to proceed in an orderly manner for the issuance of Revenue Bonds for the Waster- water Treatment Facilities Improvement Projects: Adopt a Resolution Awarding Sale of Bonds - City of South San Francisco $1,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds of 1977. 8/3/77 Page 2 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 109-77 AWARDING SALE OF $1,100,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF ' 77 (CONT ' D. ) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL DEVELOPMENTALLY HANDICAPPED HOUSING PROJECT Sherrod Davis of the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch reviewed the bids received and recommended award to Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, Inc.; Kidder, Peabody and Company, Inc.; and San Francisco Securities, Inc. Councilman Battaglia then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS - CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - $1,100,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF 1977. 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. Letter, dated June 7, 1977 from Robert F. Leland, President of the Rotary House Foundation, requesting financial assistance for a developmentally handicapped housing project. The City Manager stated that the Rotary House Foundation and the Housing Authority had been invited to be present this evening to discuss this matter. Mayor Damonte called on Mr. Robert F. Leland who requested that their representative discuss the matter. The representative commented that they were not in competition with the Housing Authority but wished to receive their cooperation. He explained what the housing would provide and how the aid could be used and requested that Council consider the best balance of housing for the area. After brief discussion Mr. Ernest Oresti, Chairman of the Housing Authority, stated that his Commission had met with the Rotary House Foundation. He commented that the Housing Authority had needs and that the Rotary House Foundation had needs. Mr. Oresti then explained how the development of the project had to be done, the additional units to be provided for iow income people and the fact that the Rotary House Foundation should find their own site. After further discussion Mayor Damonte stated he felt Council would have to wait until the Housing Authority heard from HUD and then Council could reconsider the matter. 813/77 Page 3 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RESO. NO. 110-77 ADOPTING REPORT OF SEWER RENTALS & CHARGES FOR 1977-78 AWARD OF BID - PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE CALLING BIDS- FIRE TRUCK CITY CLERK CLAIM OF LAWRENCE NORTHCUTT Public Hearing -- Sewer Rental Charges for 1977-78. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution adopting report of annual sewer rentals and charges for 1977-78 pursuant to Ordinance No. 396, as amended. Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened. The Director of Finance gave his Staff Report and explained the charges to be levied. After brief discussion Mayor Damonte asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. There being no one, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Battaglia then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES FOR 1977-78 PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain, Councilman William A. Borba. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council, by motion, award the bid for one (1) three wheel parking enforcement vehicle to Golden Bear Equipment Company of Berkeley, who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $3,470.44. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council, by motion, approve the specifications and authorize the Purchasing Officer to call for bids for one (1) Triple Combination 1000 GPM Pumper Fire Truck. After an explanation by the City Manager and Fire Chief followed by discussion, Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council deny and refer the following claim to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney: 813/77 Page 4 369 CITY CLERK CLAIM OF LAWRENCE NORTHCUTT (CONT' D. ) CERTIFICATION OF REFERENDEM PETITIONS - OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT CITY MANAGER ORD. AMENDING SECTION 4.53 OF ZONING ORD. - AMENDS OPEN SPACE ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 1st Reading/Intro. Claim filed by James W. Basin, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Lawrence Northcutt, alleging personal injuries sustained as a result of the actions of the South San Francisco Police Department. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia 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. The City Clerk read his report stating that the petition qualified pursuant to the provisions of the Elections Code. The City Attorney then requested Council defer any action pending completion of the ballot measure based on his previous recommendation. He then informed Council of the discussion held with the Attorney for the petitioners. After brief discussion the report was ordered accepted and placed on file. Public Hearing -- Amending Section 4.53 of Zoning Ordinance No. 353, as amended. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council introduce and read for the first time an ordinance amending the Open Space (OS) Zone District to delete Subsection H and adding new Subsections H and I to Section 4.53 of Ordinance 353, as amended. Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened. The City Planner explained the Staff Report and the areas to be rezoned. After brief discussion Mayor Damonte asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. There being no one, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. 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 Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman Battaglia 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 Padreddii and passed by a unanimous vote. 8/3/77 Page 5 270 CITY MANAGER ORD. AMENDrNG SECTION 4.53 OF ZONING ORD. - AMENDS OPEN SPACE ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 1st Reading/Intro. (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 111-77 INTENTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PERS CONTRACT ? RESO. NO. 112-77 ACCEPT MOU - UNIT 2 (PROFESSIONAL & PARAPROFESSIONAL) Councilman Padreddii moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.53 OF ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Battaglia 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. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution approving the amendment to the PERS contract. The Assistant to the City Manager explained the units which would be affected, the election to be conducted and the ordinance which would follow. Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT 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 William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Absent, none. r~ 0o Councilman Battaglia explained his n wpte stating that this would eventually cost the City money. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council adopt the resolutions accepting and adopting the Memorandums of Understanding with Units 2 and 7. After a brief explanation by the Assistant to the City Manager, Councilman Padreddii asked if in the future the benefits could be changed. The Assistant to the City Manager replied that Council could do this. Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING MEMORAN- DUM OF UNDERSTANDING, UNIT 2 - PROFESSIONAL AND PARA- PROFESSIONAL, JULY 1, 1977 - JULY 30, 1979. 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. 8/3/77 Page 6 CITY MANAGER (CONT' D. ) RESO. NO. 113-77 ACCEPTING MOU - UNIT 7 (NON-SWORN POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - APPEAL OF UP-77-399/DANIEL J. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - APPEAL OF CONDITION NO. 1 OF UP-77-400/JOHN & FRED BENETTI CONSENT AGENDA/ CALENDAR PARKS AND RECREATION AMEND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES AGMT FOR PECK'S LOT PR OJEC T Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, UNIT 7 - NON-SWORN POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, JULY 1, 1977 - JULY 30, 1979. 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 August 3, 1977, recommending that Council set a date to consider the appeal by Daniel J. Modena of the Planning Commission denial of UP-77-399. There being no objections, the public hearing was scheduled for September 21, 1977. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council set a date to consider the request of John Benetti and Fred Benetti of Condition No. 1 of the City Engineer's conditions for UP-77-400. There being no objections, the public hearing was scheduled for September 21, 1977. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council consider adopting the use of a Consent Agenda/ Calendar. The Assistant to the City Manager explained the Consent Calendar stating that the routine items could be grouped and adopted by one motion. If Council wished any item extracted from the Consent Calendar, it could do so and take action separately on the particular item. Councilman Mirri and Borba expressed opposition to the Consent Calendar because in some instances the public would like to discuss matters and they should be given this opportunity. Councilman Battaglia commented that this would expedite the proceedings. There being no objections, Mayor Damonte continued the matter for further study. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that the Agreement for Landscape Architect Services, dated November 30, 1976, be amended to provide working drawings and bidding service for the Peck's Lot project only. 8/3/77 Page 7 PARKS AND RECREATION A~END LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES AGMT FOR PECK'S LOT PROJECT RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT'D.) RESO. NO. 114-77 REMOVAL OF WEEDS & SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE RESO. NO. 115-77 APPOINTING ENGINEERS FOR STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT 1 ASSMT DIST (SUNSET AVENUE) The Acting Director of Parks and Recreation explained the earlier agreement, the working drawings which had been prepared and the reapplication of funds which was to be made. He further requested that the agreement be amended. After brief discussion Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Borba that the recommendation of the Acting Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted. The City Manager requested that the motion be amended and authorize him to execute the agreement. Councilmen Padreddii and Borba accepted the amendn~nt. Motion as made, seconded and amended was regularly carried. Councilman Mirri abstained from voting. Mayor Damonte recessed the meeting at 9:10 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 9:30 PM with all Council present. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution to remove weeds and set September 7, 1977 for a public hearing for the purpose of hearing any protests. Councilman Battaglia 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 Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated August 3, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution appointing engineers, Stonegate Ridge Unit No. 1 Assessment District, South Access Road (Sunset Avenue). After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEERS - STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT NO. 1 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT SOUTH ACCESS ROAD (SUNSET AVENUE). 813/77 Page 8 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 115-7 APPOINTING ENGINEERS FOR STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT 1 ASSMT DIST (SUNSET AVENUE) ACCEPT 1976-77 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM AS COMPLETE ITEMS FROM STAFF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION ITEMS FROM COUNCIL SCAVENGER REVIEW BOARD GOOD AND WELFARE RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:. 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 August 3, 1977, recommending that Council accept the 1976-77 Street Resurfacing Program, Phase II, 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. The City Manager requested an Executive Personnel Session for employee relations. Councilman Battaglia requested as to whether or not a committee had been formed regarding the discussion with the Scavenger Company relative to curb side pick-up of garbage. The Director of Public Services stated that the news media had been requested to advertise in this regard and that no response had been received so far. He further stated that his department was working on sewer rental appeals and with the present City employee strike they could not do anything further in this regard. He stated that he would report later to Council. Mayor Damonte asked if anyone present had anything they wised to offer under Good and Welfare. There being nothing under Good and Welfare, Mayor Damente recessed the meeting at 9:40 PM to an Executive Personnel Session for the purpose of labor negotiations. The City Clerk was excused from attending. The meeting was recalled to order at 11:15 PM mith all Council present. The City Council took up the following item while awaiting the return of the employee union representative. 8/3/77 Page 9 CITY MANAGER (CONT' D. ) RESO. NO. 116-77 ACCEPT MOU- UNIT 8 (CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES) EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION ADJOURNMENT Mayor Damonte announced that Council had a resolution with Unit 8 on which they would like to act. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVINGMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, UNIT 8 - CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, JUNE 24, 1977 - JUNE 30, 1978. 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. Mayor Damonte stated that while in Executive Personnel Session Council instructed the City's negotiating team to meet with the representatives of Units 3 and 4 tonight and if any other time is necessary to meet tomorrow and decide after that. There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Damonte stated he would entertain a motion to adjourn to Friday, August 5, 1977, at 7:30 PM in the Council Conference Room. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned to Friday, August 5, 1977, at 7:30 PM in the Council Conference Room. Time of adjournment was 11:20 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. Rodondi, City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: 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. 8/3/77 Page 10