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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-03-29498 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MARCH 29, 1978 TIME~ PLACE: CALL TO ORDER= PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL' AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 37-78 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SSF-SAN BRUNO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPRVMTS 7:00 PM. Council Conference Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri, Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Absent: None. The City Manager stated that Mayor Borba had requested that the matter of dirt bike enforcement be added as Item No. 3 and that the City Attorney had requested a brief Executive Personnel Session concerning a matter of litigation. There being no objections, these items were unanimously approved by Council. Staff Report, dated March 29, 1978, recommending that Council review this project in its entirety and adopt a resolution awarding the South San Francisco-San Bruno Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Solids Management Project, State Project No. C-06-1235-120 and C-06-1267-130 to DeNarde Construction Company of San Francisco, who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $3,942,720.00. Mayor Borba asked the City Attorney if there would be a conflict of interest if he took part in this discussion since he did work for Tillo Products. The City Attorney advised the Mayor to allow the Vice-Mayor to conduct the meeting. Vice-Mayor Mirri requested a report from the Director of Public Services. The Director of Public Services explained his Staff Report, commented on the bids which had been received and explained the approval which had been received from the State and the manner in which the cost was to be shared by the various agencies. At the request of Council he also reviewed the background and history of this project. 499 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 37-78 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SSF-SAN~ BRUNO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPRVMTS (CONT' D. ) POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRT BIKE COMPLAINTS Discussion followed between members of Council and staff, after which Councilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO-SAN BRUNO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS AND SOLIDS MANAGEMENT, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. C-06-1235-120 AND C-06-t267-310. Vice-Mayor Mirri asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak in this regard. The representative of the Peninsula Manufacturers Association commented that they had worked closely with staff on the matter, had reviewed the project and were basically in agreement with the matter. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri, Council- woman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain: Councilman William A. Borba. Mayor Borba stated that he had abstained from voting in order that he would not be in conflict of interest. Mayor Borba stated that he had asked to have this item placed on the agenda since he had received numerous complaints from residents of the Westborough area and the vicinity of Sign Hill in this regard. Mr. Ed Mulgrew, 2401 Almond Court, South san Francisco, complained that on Saturdays and Sundays adults were racing near his home all day long until dark. In answer to Vice-Mayor Mirri's inquiry, Mr. Mulgrew stated that this had been going on for 2 to 3 years and that on Saturday there are anywhere from 10 to 30 bikers in the area. Mayor Borba stated that the Police Department had requested the purchase of a motorcycle for the purpose of enforcing violations. The Police Chief stated that the problem had been with the City since the 1960's and commented on the areas which were previously used by the bikers but which were no longer available. He stated that he was requesting a piece of equipment in order to enforce violations. He also reported on threats which were made to the residents of the area ~;hen they complained to the bikers. Discussion followed regarding the enforcement program after which Mr. Jim Keegan, 1244 Crestwood Drive, South San Francisco, spoke on the problem in his neighborhood of bikers riding in the playground and on the streets and sidewalks. 3/29/78 Page 2 POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRT BIKE COMPLAINTS (CON T' D. ) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL JARVIS-GANN BILL & MORATORIUM ON TRAVEL PERSONNEL RULES & REGULATIONS GOOD AND WELFARE MORATORIUM ON TRAVEL AND CONFERENCES DIRT BIKES RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION ADJOURNMENT Councilman Damonte then moved, seconded by Councilman Acosta, that the Police Department be authorized to purchase the requested motorcycle. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, and Terry J. Mirri, Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Damonte commented on the Jarvis-Gann bill and requested that Council consider a moratorium on all travel by City staff and Councilmembers on the next agenda. Councilwoman Teglia requested that the moratorium also include lunches and dinners for Council and staff. Mayor Borba offered for Council confirmation the appointment of Councilman Acosta to work on the Personnel Rules and Regulations. The appointment was unanimously agreed to by Council. There being no further items from Council, Mayor Borba asked if ~yone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Mr. Jake Jones commended Councilman Damonte for his suggestion on a moratorium on travel and conferences. Mr. Mulgrew thanked Council for the action taken tonight regarding the matter of dirt bikes. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 8:25 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. The City Clerk was excused from attending. The meeting was recalled to order at 8:55 PM with all Council present. Mayor Borba stated that during the Executive Personnel Session Council discussed a pending litigation matter with the City Attorney. No vote or roll call was taken. There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Borba adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment was 9:56 PM. 3/29/78 Page 3 5U . RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. Rodondi/ City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: William A. Borba,~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. 3/29/78 Page 4