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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-02-15REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD FEBRUARY 15, 1978 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: AGENDA REVIEW CONSENT CALENDAR 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: Councilman Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Leo Padreddii. Absent: Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Councilman Mirri appeared present at 8:25 PM and remained for the duration of the meeting. The City Manager requested that the Director of Public Services Items Nos. 3 and 4 concerning the acceptance of a Deed of Easement for the Gellert Boulevard Extension Project and the approval of the Final Parcel Map (Division of Parcel B-2) be continued. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The City Clerk read the following items on the Consent Calendar: 1. City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 1978 - Motion to approve. Claim filed by Sylvia F. DeLeon alleging damages to her vehicle which occurred while a Police Officer was making an arrest in front of her home - Motion to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier and to the Office of the City Attorney. 3e Claim filed by Christopher P. Mallos alleging damages to his vehicle occurring when a Police vehicle collided with his car which was parked in front of Martin School - Motion to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier and to the Office of the City Attorney. 461 / CONSENT CALENDAR ~5-~/ 4. (CONT ' D. ) APPROVAL OF BILLS FEBRUARY 15, 1978 Claim filed by Paula Walker alleging damages to her vehicle which occurred when she drove over an uncovered manhole on Chestnut Avenue - Motion to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier and to the Office of the City Attorney. 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 February 15, 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 Post Fence Bay Cities Building Material Bayshore International Trucks, Inc. Bergesen Electric Company Berkey Film Processing Binks Brentwood Press Brodhead Steel Products Company Cresta Bros. Auto Parts Custom Office Supply Company Don & Jerry's Automotive Early American Paint Endurance Metal Products Company Enterprise-Journal Fairway Chevrolet Goodall Rubber Company B. F. Goodrich Lowrie Paving Company, Inc. A1 Martin Meehan Battery Company Wm. Minucciani Plumbing O'Connor Drapery Cleaners Olympian Oil Company Rizzoto Welding Tanforan Dodge Tillo Products Union Carbide Xerox Corporation Ella H. Yamas Zellerbach Paper Company First National Bank of Daly City 2/15/78 Page 2 462 APPROVAL OF BILLS FEBRUARY 15, 1978 (CONT ' D. ) CITY MANAGER ORD. AMENDING ORD 353 & ESTABLISHING DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE & BOARD 1st Reading/Intro. Western TV Cable Union Oil Company South San Francisco Police Association 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. Mayo~ 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 amended. Councilman Borba so moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried. Continued Public Hearing -- Precise Plan of Design/ Design Criteria/Design Review Board. Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, recommending that Council introduce an ordinance to establish and create a Precise Plan of Design/Design Criteria and Design Review Board. Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing reopened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of or against the matter. There being no one to speak, 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 the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman Borba 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. Councilman Padreddii moved that the ordinance entitled, 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," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote. 2/15/78 Page 3 463 CITY MANAGER ORD. AMENDING ORD. 353 & ESTABLISHING DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE & BOARD 1st Reading/Intro. (CONT' D. ) APPEAL OF PM-77-152/ ALFRED L. BERTETTA In answer to Councilman Battaglia's inquiry, the City Planner explained the Board's membership, after which Councilman Battaglia suggested that one member be a private citizen from the community. After brief discussion 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. Public Hearing -- Appeal of PM-77-152/Alfred L. Bertetta. Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, recommending that Council uphold the action of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal of PM-77-152. Mayor Damonte requested and received permission to be excused during the proceedings and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Borba. Mayor Pro Tem Borba declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. The appellant, Alfred Bertetta, commented that his family had been attempting for 10 years to subdivide the land, and he saw no reason for installing sidewalks at this time. In answer to Councilman Padreddii's inquiry, Mr. Bertetta stated that he would install sidewalks when the property was developed. Lengthy discussion followed between Council, staff and Mr. Bertetta relative to the parcel map development and installation of public improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Borba asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak. There being no one, Mayor Pro Tem Borba declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Padreddii then stated that he would like to make a motion that the City grant the appeal on the condition that the people who are going to own the property assure the City in writing that at the time they develop the entire length of the sidewalk would be installed at their cost. Further discussion followed concerning the requirements for a right-of-way dedication to the City, the need for the right-of-way and the method by which the installation of sidewalks could be guaranteed. 2/15/78 Page 4 CITY MANAGER APPEAL OF PM-77-152/ ALFRED n. BERTETTA (CONT' D. ) APPEAL OF DP-77-212/ CHALLENGE DEVELOPMENT, INC. The City Attorney discussed with Council the suggested form of motion after which Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and unanimously carried, that PM-77-152 stand approved on the terms and conditions established by the Planning Commission except that applicant's and/or owner's dedication of the sidewalk right-of-way and construction of sidewalk improvements to the City's standards may be deferred until they develop a parcel or parcels so created and applicants and/or owners shall secure performance thereof by recording a covenant running with the land so providing or a certificate of deposit for the value thereof. Mayor Damonte and Councilman Mirri were absent. Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Joseph Ryan, representing Challenge Development, Inc. and the unit owners, commented on the failure of the Texcote siding used on the buildings. Mr. Ryan continued by explaining the types of alternate sidings which could be used and stating that the unit owners had agreed to the aluminum type. Discussion followed between Council and Mr. Ryan concerning the use of aluminum siding at which time Joan Grand, Secretary of the Homeowners Group in Unit No. 1, stated that they had voted to accept Challenge Development's offer of aluminum siding. Mayor Damonte asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter. There being no one, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. The City Planner commented on the matter and, through the use of slides, illustrated the appearance of buildings in other cities that use aluminum siding. He further explained the future development in the area and the effect that aluminum siding would have in this regard. He then remarked that the matter could not be acted upon this evening. Further discussion followed at which time the City Attorney suggested that Council consider that the procedure before them was not proper and did not present Council with something they could really act upon. He recommended that Council deny the request and advise the applicant to proceed as required by the ordinance to establish that this change and modification did not materially adversally affect the design in the area. 2/15/78 Page 5 465 CITY MANAGER APPEAL OF DP-77-212/ CHALLENGE DEVELOPMENT, INC. (CONT ' D. ) Councilman Borba moved to continue the matter and let the people involved that have the problem and the developer work out a solution rather than to act on it tonight. Councilman Mirri seconded the motion. The City Attorney stated that it would be better for the appellant to start with the Planning Commission by properly proceeding before that body with an application for change and modification. Councilman Borba rescinded his earlier motion and moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the appellant properly proceed with the Planning Commission with an application for change and modification. RECESS~ Mayor Damonte declared a recess at 9:20 PM. RECALL TO ORDER: The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Damonte at 9:35 PM with all Council present. RESO. NO. 15-78 ADOPTING PAY RANGE SCHEDULES (1977-78) Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution which revises the list of employee classifications and their respective pay ranges. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND METHOD OF PAYING SALARIES; ADOPTING REVISED PAY RANGE SCHEDULES AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS (1977-78). Councilman Borba requested that Council be furnished with the exact wage scale and cost of living increase. The City Manager stated that the rates had already been approved and that there were no new changes. In answer to Mayor Damonte's inquiry, the City Manager explained the ranges. 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. RESO. NO. 16-78 Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, recommending that AUTH EXEC OF CONTRACT Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager WITH GATES, McDONALD to enter into an agreement with the firm of Gates, & COMPANY (UNEMPLOYMENT McDonald & Company to administer the City's Unemployment COMPENSATION PROGRAM) Insurance Program. o Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE FEE AND CONTRACT OF SERVICE WITH GATES, McDONALD & COMPANY (UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM). 2/15/78 Page 6 466 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 16-78 AUTH EXEC OF CONTRACT WITH GATES, McDONALD & COMPANY (UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM) (CONT' D. ) REORGANIZATION OF THE PERSONNEL OFFICE RELOCATION OF THE 12 MILE HOUSE PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 17-78 APPROVING THE 1977-78 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Councilman Battaglia asked if the proposed position in the Personnel Office could administer this program. The City Manager replied that Personnel needed professional help during the first two years. However, because of the small charge for the service it would be advantageous to have it administered as recommended. 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. Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, designating the reorganization of the Personnel Office. The City Manager commented from his Staff Report and explained the need for a professional person. After brief discussion Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the reorganization of the City's Personnel Division and provide for a professional Personnel Officer. Inter-Office Memorandum concerning the relocation of the 12 Mile House. The City Planner stated that a detailed Staff Report would be included in the Status Report on Friday but, if Council wished, a brief report could be made at this time. At the request of Council the City Planner explained the construction of the building, the cost to move it to a new location and the cost if it were to be purchased with the land and allowed to remain in its present location. He explained as well the function and work of a Historical Committee in restoring the building and its future use. The Director of Parks and Recreation commented that on the Spring issue of the Leisure Brochure a photo of the building would be placed on the cover and a public poll would be requested inside the booklet. No further action was taken. Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution approving the 1977-78 Capital Improvement Budget. Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR 1977-78. 2/15/78 Page 7 A 467 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 17-78 APPROVING THE 1977-78 CAPITAL I~PROVEMENT BUDGET (CONT'D. ) ,..6-/.2 o RESO. NO. 18-78 CALLING BIDS FOR AIRPORT BLVD UNDERPASS AT S,PoR.R. ENHANCEMENT PROJECT RESO. AUTH ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF ESMT FROM THOMAS B. GALLEN (GELLERT BLVD) The Director of Public Services stated that he and the Superintendent of Public Works recently made an inspection of two large storm drain pipes in the Buri- Buri Subdivision which were found to need some immediate repairs to prevent further damage. He requested that these be added to the Capital Improvement Budget. There being no objections, the addition was authorized. The Finance Director then requested that the amount in the resolution show $9,093,664.00 for the Fiscal Year 1977-78. 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 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the staff to advertise for bids on the Airport Boulevard Underpass at S.P.R.R. Enhancement Project. Councilman Borba asked if he would be in conflict in voting since he owned property in the immediate area, to which the City Attorney replied he would not. Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD UNDERPASS AT S.P.R.R. ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT NO. ST-75-8). In answer to Council's inquiry, the City Engineer explained the work to be done and what would be done with regard to the pumps. 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 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution accepting a Grant Deed of a Street and Highway Easement for the Gellert Boulevard Extension from Thomas B. Gallen. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF EASEMENT FROM THOMAS B. GALLEN (GELLERT BOULEVARD). AS earlier requested and there being no objections, Mayor Damonte continued the matter to the regular meeting of March 1, 1978. 2115/78 Page 8 pUBLIC SERVICES (CON T' D. ) RESO. APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP, DIVISION OF PARCEL B-2 , & ACCEPT DEDICATION OF STORM DRAINAGE ESMT ~--~F~ ACCEPT SHAW ROAD PUMP STATION PROJECT AS COMPLETE COMMUNICATIONS LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM AUGUSTINE TERRAGNO FROM PERSONNEL BOARD REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT J. BATTAYA TO HOUSING AUTHORITY ? ITEMS FROM STAFF TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT OF PLANNING DIVISION SECRETARY ~ F7 EXPOSED GLASS AT STATE THEATRE Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution approving the Final Parcel Map, Division of Parcel B-2, and accept dedication of the "Storm Drainage Easement" as described on said map. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARCEL MAP (BEING A DIVISION OF PARCEL B-2 OF PARCEL MAP DIVISION OF PARCEL B AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP RECORDED IN VOLUME 25 OF PARCEL MAPS, .PAGE~44, RECORDS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY), AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. As earlier requested and there being no objections, Mayor Damonte continued the matter to the regular meeting of March 1, 1978. Staff Report, dated February 15, 1978, recommending that Council accept the Shaw Road Pump Station, Project No. SD-75-2A, as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Letter from Augustine Terragno, dated January 30, 1978, advising Council of his resignation from the Personnel Board effective February 15, 1978. Mayor Damonte ordered the letter of resignation accepted with regret and commended Mr. Terragno for his work. Councilman Battaglia requested that a resoltuion be prepared commending Mr. Terragno for his services. Letter from Robert J. Battaya, dated February 2, 1978, requesting that Council consider his reappointment to the Housing Authority. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that Mr. Battaya be reappointed. The City Manager brought to Council's attention the need for a temporary replacement of the Secretary in the Planning Division and requested authorization for such replacement. There being no objections, approval was granted. The City Manager also informed Council that the glass at the formmr State Theatre would be boarded over. 2/15/78 Page 9 ITEMS FROM COUNCIS STOP SI¢N O~ HOZLY ~ SUNN¢SIDE AVENUES DITCH NEAR HILLSIDE BLVD ~/¢? DEVELOPMENT & BEAUTIFICATION OF P~E CO ESMT IN SUNSHZNE HARDENS RELOCATION OF THE BADEN SCHOOL PROPOSITION P ADJOURNMENT Councilman Battaglia requested staff to investigate the need for a 3-way stop sign on Holly and Sunnyside Avenues. He next requested staff to check the matter of a ditch in the vicinity of Hillside Boulevard where development is taking place. Councilman Battaglia also requested staff to research the development and beautification of the Pacific, Gas & Electric Company easement in Sunshine Gardens as agreed to by the Utility Company. Mayor Damente brought to Council's attention the concern of the residents of Avalon Park, Brentwood and Country Club Park over the possibility of moving the Baden School to Avalon School. He gave the communication to the City Manager for the Status Report and information. He state~ that the residents were in opposition to the proposed fei Dca tion. Councilman Mirri stated that if the school were to move a parking problem could be created. He stated that this would be unfair to the residents, and the School District should be made aware of this. In answer to Mayor Damonte's inquiry, the City Manager informed Council what had been done and what was being planned in the way of informing the public relative to Proposition P for the coming Municipal Election. There being nothing under Good and Welfare and nothing further to come before Council, Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment was 10:40 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. Rodondi , City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: William A. Boi'l~a / 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. 2/15/78 Page 10