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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-01-04434 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD JANUARY 4, 1978 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: PROCLAMATIONS COMMENDING BOY SCOUTS RECEIVING EAGLE SCOUT BADGE , oI 7 AGENDA REVIEW CONSENT CALENDAR ,53?? APPROVAL OF BILLS JANUARY 4, 1978 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Damonte at 7:35 PM. The 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. Mayor Damonte at this time read two Proclamations honoring Ray Prisk and Robert C. Arbitter in achieving the Eagle Scout Badge. He then presented each of them with their Proclamation and extended his congratulations. The City Manager stated that there were no items for addition or deletion from the agenda. The City Clerk read the following items on the Consent Calendar: 1. Award of Contract for Carpeting - Motion to approve. 2. City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 7, 1977 - Motion to approve. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. Mayor Damonte asked if there was a motion approving the Regular Bills of January 4, 1978. 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." Adam-Hill Company Anchor Fence Bayshore International Trucks, Inc. 435 APPROVAL OF BILLS JANUARY 4, 1978 (CONT ' D. ) FINANCE SSF SCAVENGER CO RATE MODIFICATIONS Bergesen Electric Inc. Cresta Bros. Auto Parts Custom Office Supply Company A. B. Dick Company Early American Paint Enterprise-Journal Goodall Rubber Company B. F. Goodrich Tire Homelite Lowrie Paving Company Marshall-Newell Supply Company A1 Martin Olympian Oil Sears, Roebuck & Company Tillo Products Company Union Carbide Xerox Corporation A. L. Young Machinery Zellerbach Paper Company Sees Candies Corporation Union. Oil Custom Office Supply Company First National Bank of Daly City Mayor Damonte called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii 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. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council conduct a public hearing to review the South San Francisco Scavenger Company's Audit Report and following the close of the public hearing that Council, by motion, approve the scavenger rates and charges for 1978 as embodied in Resolution No. 164-76. Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the rate increase. No one spoke. Mayor Damonte then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition to the rate increase. il4178 Page 2 FINANCE SSF SCAVENGER CO RATE MODIFICATIONS (CONT'D.) CITY CLERK CLAIM OF HEAT AND CONTROL, INC. Cecilia Murphy stated that she did not oppose the rate increase but objected to the need to carry the garbage cans to the sidewalk for pickup. There being no one else to speak, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed between Council and Mr. Stagnero of the South San Francisco Scavenger Company concerning backyard pickup and additional charges for this service. After discussion Councilman Mirri moved that Council adopt an option program which would be compatible with the interest of the City and in fairness to the Scavenger Company. Councilman Padreddii seconded the motion, after which Councilman Battaglia asked the City Attorney if in his opinion it was in order to do it this way. The City Attorney replied that he interpreted the motion to be an instruction to staff to prepare an option program and that the resolution could not be amended with this motion. Councilman Mirri commented that it was meant to be an instruction with the intent to develop an option program for backyard pickup. After brief discussion motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Padreddii then moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia that the rate modification be approved. The Finance Director requested that the motion be amended to include approval of the Audit Report as well as the rates embodied in Resolution No. 164-76. Councilman Padreddii so amended his motion and Councilman Battaglia seconded the amendment. Motion as made, amended and seconded was regularly carried. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, 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 Frederick D. Minnes, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Heat and Control, Inc., alleging flood damages occurring on September 19, 1977. 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. 114178 Page 3 CITY MANAGER ORD AMENDING ORD 353 & ESTABLISHING DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE & BOARD APPEAL OF UP-77-414/ ANTHONY W. DARENSBOURG Continued Public Hearing -- Precise Plan of Design/Design Cfi teri a/Desi gn Review Boa rd. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council introduce an ordinance to establish and create a Precise Plan of Design/Design Criteria and Design Review Board. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO," ESTABLISHING A DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, AND REPEALING SECTION 5.5 ENTITLED "ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL." TheCity Manager stated that the City Attorney advised that redrafting of the ordinance was necessary, and he requested that the matter be continued. Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter. There being no one to speak, Mayor Damonte continued the public hearing to the next regular meeting. Public Hearing -- Appeal of Anthony W. Darensbourg/ UP-77-414. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission's denying UP-77-414. Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mrs. Anthony Darensbourg, the appellant, stated that her store was operating in a clean and neat manner. She further commented that as people came into her store she asked if they would sign a petition in her behalf which they did and which she filed with the City. She read as well a letter from a neighboring business which favored her store. At the request of Mrs. Darensbourg, Mrs. Charlotte Blankenhorn and Mr. Paul Suklich spoke in her behalf. Mayor Damonte then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition. There being no one, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. 114178 Page 4 CITY MANAGER APPEAL OF UP-77-414/ ANTHONY W. DAR EN S BOURG (CONT' D. ) Councilman Borba commented that he saw no reason for denying the permit since it was another business coming into the City. In answer to Mayor Damonte's and Councilman Padreddii's inquiry, the CityPlanner mentioned other like businesses which were already established in the City. Councilman Mirri stated that there was a need to revitalize the downtown area and to endorse this business would endorse others like it. He opposed this type of development. Further discussion followed concerning the establishment of a business without the owners having made application for either a use permit or a business license. The City Attorney then advised Council relative to the evidence needed to support the findings and conclusions. Further discussion followed, after which Councilman Borba moved to grant the appeal to the applicant for an indefinite time. Councilman Battaglia seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning the establishment of a time period during which time Councilman Padreddii recor~mended a one year time period. After discussion roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia and William A. Borba. Noes, Councilmen Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Absent, none. Councilman Padreddii then moved that the use permit be approved for one year. Councilman Battaglia seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning the payment of another use permit fee at that time and conditions for waiver of fee. The City Attorney stated that the motion could be amended to include "with provision that 30 days prior to the calendaring of the matter before Council, written notice be given to the permittee." Councilman Padreddii so amended his motion. Councilman Battaglia seconded the amended motion as made, amended and seconded, and adopted it by the following roll call vote: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. 1/4/78 Page 5 439 RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: RESO. NO. 1-78 GENERAL PLAN AMEND - HOUSING AUTH PROPERTY ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD 353 - HOUSING AUTH SITE 1st Reading/Intro. ,o Mayor Damonte declared a recess at 9:10 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 9:25 PM with all Council present. Public Hearing -- GP-77-6 and RZ-77-43/General Plan Amendment and Zone Change of Housing Authority Property. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council conduct a public hearing on the amendment to the General Plan from Low Density to Medium High Density Residential and following the close of the public hearing adopt a resolution and introduce and read for the first time an ordinance approving such an amendment. MayorDamonte declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the amendment. There being no one to speak, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. After brief discussion, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-77-6 PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2224 - LAND USE ELEMENT CHANGE - MEDIUM- HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FROM LOW DENSITY (HOUSING AUTHORITY SITE). 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 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 introduction. Councilman Padreddii 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 Battaglia and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Battaglia 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 RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (R-P-D-10) - HOUSING AUTHORITY SITE, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and passed by the following roll call vote. 114178 Page 6 CITY MANAGER ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD 353- HOUSING AUTH SITE 1st Reading/Intro. (CONT' D~. ) ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD 353 - ADDITIONAL PARKING PROVISIONS , 'lb ? OYSTER POINT MARINA EXPANSION Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. Public Hearing -- ZA-77-7/Zoning Amendment - Additional Parking Provisions. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council introduce and read for the first time an ordinance further amending Ordinance 353, as amended, to include a provision related to additional parking requirements. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED (SECTION 4.131) . Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the matter. There being no one, Mayor Damonte asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition to the matter. Mr. Tim Brosnan, 640 Rocca Avenue, South San Francisco, commented that Council had discussed this in September and that he understood it was to be referred back to the Planning Commission to be discussed with those interested in the matter. He requested that this be sent back to the Planning Commission for further discussion with staff and those interested. Discussion followed between Council and staff during which time Mr. John Brosnan also expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance. There being no objections, Mayor Damonte continued the public hearing to the next regular meeting. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding implementation and further study of the parking needs for the Oyster Point Marina Expansion. In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, the City Manager replied that Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall requested the Planning Commission to place the matter on the agenda as soon as possible for the leachate control work. Further explanation was made by the City Planner, after which discussion followed concerning the use of the Rod and Gun Club property for additional parking at the Marina. 114178 Page 7 441 OYSTER POINT MARINA EXPANSION (CONT ' D. ) FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPT STAFF REORGANIZATION PROPOSAL MERCY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 2-78 AUTH AMEND 2 TO AGMT FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES - TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADING Mr. Jim Keegan, 1244 Crestwood Drive, South San Francisco, commented that this was not an agenda item on the Planning Commission agenda but that action had been taken by the Commission. Further discussion followed concerning the matter having been acted upon by the Planning CoF~ission, the proposed development of the Oyster Point Marina and the matter of adequate parking. In answer to Councilman Padreddii's inquiry as to whether the people were protected if the City adopted this plan, the City Attorney stated they were since the City Planner indicated that a full study was made and that the Planner's analysis showed that parking exceeded what was required. After further discussion Mayor Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri that the City direct its representatives to bring this information to the Advisory Committee. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Borba abstained from voting. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council consider a Fire Department staff reorganization proposal. The City Manager explained his report and commented on the vacancies for new assistant, changes in positions and the fact that these matters and budgetary changes would be discussed at Study and Budget Sessions. The City Manager also commented on the advantages in the proposed changes. Chief Zykler of the Fire Department further explained the changes and benefits from such reorganization, after which Councilman Borba stated that no action should be taken on this matter tonight but that it should be scheduled for a Study Meeting. There being no objections, Mayor Damonte ordered that the matter be discussed at a Study Session with the date and time to be decided. Mayor Damonte at this time acknowledged the presence of Mercy High School students present in the audience. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Services to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 to Agreement, Consulting Engineering Services in connection with a program of Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrading, Solids Management and Sanitary Sewer System Evaluation Surveys, Project C-06-1235, Project C-06-1267, to provide for engineering services during construction. 1/4/78 Page 8 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 2-78 AUTH AMEND 2 TO AGMT FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES - TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADING (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 3-78 AUTH ACCEPTANCE GRANT DEED FROM NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INS CO (SUBREGIONAL DECHLORINA TION FACILITY) RESO. NO. 4-78 AUTH PAYMENT FOR SUBREGIONAL DECHLORINATION FACILITY SITE ITEMS FROM COUNCIL ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services regarding the bids received and the project, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT, CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROGRAM OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADING, SOLIDS MANAGEMENT AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEYS, PROJECT C-06-1235, PROJECT C-06-1267. Councilman Borba asked if he would be in conflict if he voted on the matter since it involved Tillo Products for whom he did work. The City Attorney replied that he would not and proceeded to explain the reasons. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Staff Report, dated January 4, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of a Grant Deed from New England Mutual Life Insurance Company (Subregional Dechlorination Facility) and a resolution authorizing payment of the Grant Deed. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT DEED FROM NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (SUBREGIONAL DECHLORINATION FACILITY). After 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 Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE SUBREGIONAL DECHLORINATION FACILITY SITE AND RELATED ACTS. 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 stated that he preferred that the Personnel Board conduct interviews on examinations rather than obtain outside persons to perform this function. Mayor Damonte stated that this could be discussed with the Personnel Board when Council met in Joint Session with them. Mayor Damonte requested the City Manager to provide Council with the information. 114178 Page 9 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (CONT'D.) BRENTWOOD PARKING LOT Mayor Damonte expressed concern with the matter of the Brentwood Parking Lot and stated that the study should continue with the submission of progress reports. The City Manager explained the progress to date and suggested that the mmtter be approached at the same time that the Downtown Revitalization program was being considered. Councilman Padreddii stated that the owner of the Brentwood Market had approached him on the condition of the parking lot and had stated that he would be willing to do the work of resurfacing in the front of his market. The Director of Public Services stated that he would contact him in this regard. PARKING CONDITIONS - EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Mayor Damonte reported that with the recently installed fence on Myrtle Avenue near the Employment Office there was no more parking. However, there now was more parking in the front of the residences in the area. ROD AND GUN CLUB LEASE GOOD AND WELFARE In answer to Mayor Damonte's inquiry, the City Manager stated that the term of the Rod and Gun Club lease expired on April 4, 1982. There being nothing futher from Council, Mayor Damonte asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. OYSTER POINT MARINA ADVISORY BOARD ,o //6 In answer to Mr. Jim Keegan's inquiries staff and Council commented as to the manner in which the fifth member of the Marina Advisory Board was appointed, the method of publicizing the meetings, the date, place and time of the meetings and the manner in which the meetings were taped. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Damonte adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment was 11:45 PM. Arthur A. Rodohdi, 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. 114178 Page 10