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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-08-28177 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD AUGUST 28, !978 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACEr City Council Conference Room, City Hall CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Borba called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:__The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, and Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia Absent: None RESO. NO. 109-78 FIXING SPECIAL TAX RATE 1978-79 Staff Report, dated August 16, 1978, recommending that City Council adopt a Resolution establishing a tax rate for the acquisition and remodeling of a facility for Police and other municipal uses. After an explanation by the Finance Director, Councilman Acosta introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION FIXING A SPECIAL TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978-79." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 110-78 AUTHORIZING SO SF LIBRARY TO PARTI- CIPATE IN CA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT Staff Report, dated'August 16, 1978, recommending that City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the South San Francisco Library to participate in programs of the California Library Services Act and apply annually and accept funds under this Act. Brief discussion followed concerning the keeping of the allo- cated funds flexible after which Councilwoman Teglia introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY TO PARTICIPATE IN CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, ~i!liam A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. BUDGET REVIEW Council next considered the budget revie~ 178 BUDGET REVIEW (Continued) RECESS' RECALL TO ORDERL DOCENT PROGRAM All deletions, modifications or allowances, as made, are herewith incorporated and made a part of these minutes; and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Finannce Director Anderson stated that this review would begin on Page 155, Volume 3 - PUBLIC SERVICES - Proposed Annual Budget 1978-79. Discussed and changes were made in the following divisions and programs: Sanitation Chlorination Process Control Monitoring Receiving Water Monitoring Industrial Waste Program Sewer Rental Program Roads and Grounds Effluent Pumping Station Outfall Line Solids Waste Disposal Area Sludge Composting Sludge Drying Beds Interim Sludge Disposal Dechlorination _Mayor Borba declared a recess at 5:00 p.m. ___Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m., with all Council present. City Manager Birkelo stated that members of the Library Board were present for the presentation of the Docent program. Mrs. Charlotte Dillon, President of the Libra[v Board, intro- duced the members of the Library Board present. Mrs. Dillon remarked that the Library Board had unanimously approved of the Docent program and that Mrs. Boyd would inform Council of this concept. Discussion followed between Council and Mrs. Boyd concerning available space in the basement of the Grand Avenue Library and further space becoming available when the Police Department moved to its new facility; the availability of the slide and sound track presentation which Kaiser Foundation had made. Mayor Borba, at this time, appointed Councilman Damonte and Councilwoman Teglia as a committee to meet with a representative of the Library Board for further study and to come back to Council with a report, Mrs. Dillon expressed her board's appreciation to Council for its consideration and courtesy. 8/28/78 Page 2 179 BUDGET REVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT MINIMUM MANNING PURCHASE SUBSTI- TUTION PUMPER FIRE TRUCK POSITION OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Council again continued its review of the budget and began its review with Page 231~ Public Services, Building Division. Building Administration Council completed its study of the budget of Public Services. City Manager Birkelo stated that Council had carried over some decisions from the Fire Department budget discussions relating to minimum manning and the position of Assistant Fire Chief. He suggested that Council take up the matter of minimum manning first. Lengthy discussion followed among City Council, City Manager and the Fire Chief concerning overtime costs, 19 and 20-man minimum manning and cost savings, sick leaves' and vacations' reducing available personnel. Council also discussed the fire suppression responsibilities of the Paramedics after which Mayor Borba took a poll of Council for its response to the minimum manning. It was the consensus of Council that 21 men would establish the minimum manning. The City Manager next explained to Council the proposed re- placement for the previously approved pumper fire truck. He explained that it was a demonstrator used at the Fire Chiefs' convention and is the top of their line, Mr. Birkelo stated that it exceeds our specifications, is the same price, and has an early delivery date. Councilman Acosta moved, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and regularly carried that the recommendation of the City Manager and Fire Chief be approved and accepted. City Manager Birkelo next brought up the matter of the position of Assistant Fire Chief and the proposed alternatives. Councilman Acos~remarked that he wished the position be held open and a list established; and the responsiblities of the Assistant Fire Chief be delegated to the Battalion Chiefs with direct communication between them and the Fire Chief. Fire Chief Zylker expanded upon the difficulties in dealing with "shift people" in the matter of communication. Discussion followed among Council during which time Councilman Mirri stated that this position is an essential element in fire science and organization and should remain as such. Councilwoman Teglia expressed her support of holding the position open for one year and consider other organizational plans. 8/28/78 Page 3 POSITION OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (Continued) Further discussion ensued ¢o~cer~ing the retention of the present organization, the elimination of the position of Assistant Fire Chief, and the ~e°rganiZ~tiona! plans to be recommended by the Fire Chief. It was the judgment of Council that the position of Assistant Fire Chief be held open and alternative plans for reorgan- ization be submitted to Council within a reasonable period of time. COMMENTS RE 8/30 MEETING COMMENTS RE POLICE FACILITY COMMUNICATION RE MAGNOLIA PROPERTY City Manager Birkelo next briefly advised Council on the matters to be considered at the meeting to be held August 30 concerning revenue sharing. The architectural screening committee for the new Police facility was briefly discussed during which time procedures for sale of the City property at Grand and Chestnut Avenues were addressed. Councilwoman Teglia referred to the communication dated August 24, 1978, from Charles R. and Lilyan A. Conger, 759 Park Way, concerning the renovation of the Magnolia School property into a modern Recreation Center. She requested a response to Mr. and Mrs. Conger. COMMUNICATION RE OYSTER POINT MARINA SWIMMING ~y××~ '~"~,~-,.fi' ADJOURNMENT City Manager Birkelo read a letter from Mr. E. P. Jennings, concerning the condition of swimming water at Oyster Point Marina. As there was nothing further from Council, Mayor Borba adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, August 30, 1978, 7:30 p.m., West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. Time of adjournment: 6:46 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: Ma]~r/e't M. Pettigrew, City~lerk Cfty/of South San Francisco Wiillam A. Bo'~lSa, Mayor City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the acti~taken by the City Council to dispose of the item, Ora! 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. 8/28/78 Page 4