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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-08-30181 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD AUGUST 30, 1978 TIME'~ .... 7:30 p.m. PLACE: West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium CALL TO ORDER: .... Mayor Borba called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 REVENUE SHARING OPERATING BUDGET ADOPTION]978-79 PUBLIC HEARING Staff Report, dated August 30, 1978, recommending that council: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing on the allocation of Revenue Sharing Funds; and 2) adopt a Resolution establishing a Pre- liminary Budget for 1978-79 pending composition in final form. Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened. Director of Finance Anderson briefly explained to Council the Appropriations of 1978-79 to the Capital Improvement Fund and to the General Fund, items which had been previously discussed during Council's budget study sessions. GENERAL REVENUE SHARING: HUMAN SERVICES Staff Report, dated August 30, 1978, recommending that Council consider the findings of the Staff Review Committee in its determination of secondary recipients for General Revenue Sharing Funds. Mr. Anderson remarked that the City had just received a request from the Chamber of Commerce which was not considered because it did not fall within the schedule and system that Council had adopted. Assistant to City Manager Wilson explained the difference in Priority A and Priority B noted in the Staff Report: Priority A as being a purer human services~ need as compared with Priority B's being a recreational-oriented program; and those listed had met al! of the requirements. 182 BOYS' CLUB TRI-CITY FOOD ADVISORY SERVICE GUADALUPE HEALTH CENTER RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER FRIENDS TO PARENTS POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE CONQUISTADORS CAPTURE ,_~ Mr. James Ca!lahan, Executive Director of the South San Francisco's Boys' Club, addressed Council on theTri-City Program which provides, in addition to recreation, counseling to youths and families in the Cities of South San Francisco, Brisbane, and San Bruno. Mrs. Pat Coats, Director of the Food Advisory Service, expl, ained the operations of her agency in serving senior citizens food in South San Francisco and the program which has been in operation.for 3½ years. Mr. James Valentine, Executive Director of the Guadalupe Health Center, explained his program which would be partially funded by a federal grant. By working with the local schools, he stated this program would aid youngsters ten to nineteen years of age in the areas of counseling, health, and dental needs; and that they would be located in Avalon School facility. Mayor Borba declared a recess at 8:38 p.m. _Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 8:48 p.m., with all Council present. Ms. Hortensia Lopez spoke on behalf of the Neighorhood Services Center. Executive Director Lopez outlined the programs of social services; informal and referral advice; emergency housing, food and transportation provided to citizens. She stated that they were both multi-cultural and multi-linqual. She discussed with Council the services provided and expenses. Mr. Patrick Cannon, representing the Friends to Parents, introduced Mrs. Edna McDaniels who explained the program which provided infant and child care to young parents so that they could pursue education, work, or therapy programs. Officer Steven Kauffman, President of the Police Athletic League, stated that this was the first time their organization had come before Council with a request. He lightly reviewed the concepts of the organization and introduced Officer Myron Sutton who first spoke on the roller-skating program and their second program, Rifle Safety, in addition to baseball. Mr. Art Ludwig, 417 Fairway Drive, President of the Board of Directors of the Conquistadors, described the categories of "corps" and "Boosters Club" and ages of youngsters involved. He detailed the activities in which they participated and explained the funds needed to continue these programs. Mr. Wilson stated that no one was present this evening to represent this organization. 8/30/78 Page 2 183 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING; HUMAN SERVICES (Continued) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: PRIORITY A BOY'S CLUB TRI-CITY FOOD ADVISORY SERVICES GUADALUPE HEALTH CENTER MOTION TO APPROVE REMAINING AGENCIES At the invitation of Mayor Borba for audience participation, Mr. Patrick Cannon spoke as a concerned citizen. He commented on the impact of Propostion !3 on the Social Services activities and stressed assistance at this level would save many future tax dollars. Mayor Borba called a recess at 10:03 p.m. Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at lO:15 p.m., with all Council present. Mayor Borba stated that each agency would be voted upon separately. Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and regularly carried that the amount as recommended by Staff be approved and accepted. Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that the amount as recommended by Staff be approved and accepted. Councilwoman Teglia moved that, in addition to the $5,000 for basic medical services, $5,000 be additionally given for one time only to be used in establishing the adolescent health program and the monies to be spent locally, total of $10,000, seconded by Councilman Acosta. Lengthy discussion followed during which time opposition was expressed to granting the 100% increase as well as appreciation for the many programs of the Guadalupe Health Center. Councilman Damonte stated that he would like to see the Guadalupe Health Center be given $2,500 and the Friends to Parents receive $2,500, additionally. Councilman Acosta stated that he would withdraw his second. Mr. Cannon remarked that he appreciated Council's concern but would support the allocation to the Guadalupe Health Center. Councilman Acosta stated that his original second would stand. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N, Damonte, and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teg!ia. Noes, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. Councilman Damonte moved that the remaining organizations be granted the funds as recommended. Motion died for lack of a second. 8/30/78 Page 3 184 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER FRIENDS TO PARENTS PRIORITY B BOY'S CLUB Discussion ensued among members of Council concerning the con- tr~bution of the City in rent-free facility, in-kind services, and the services 9iven to the community by the Neighborhood Services Center. Councilwoman Teg!ia moved that the City's in-kind services, amounting to $7,500, be subtracted from the recommended $15,000, seconded by Mayor Borba. Discussion followed concerning the justification for the cut as compared to the services given and during which time, Mr. Callahan and Mr. Robert Rios, 625 Larch Avenue, spoke in support of the Neighborhood Services Center. Council debated the amount to be voted upon and the motion and second for $10,000 stood. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman William A. Borba and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. Councilman Damonte moved that the amount of $15,000 be approved, seconded by Councilman Mirri. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Absent, none. Councilman Acosta moved that $12,500 be approved, in addition to the in-kind services presently contributed by the City, seconded by Mayor Borba. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, Councilmen Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. Councilman Acosta moved that the amount recommended be increased to $5,000, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia.. Noes, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Acosta and regularly carried that the amount as recommended by Staff be approved and accepted. 8/30/78 Page 4 185 POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE CONQUISTADORS CAPTURE REVENUE SHARING STAFF REPORT 8/30/78 OPERATING BUDGET DISCUSSION RESO. NO. 111-78 ESTABLISHING PRE- LIMINARY BUDGET 1978-79, PENDING FINAL COMPOSITION REPORT ON SPACE FOR HISTORICAL COLLECTION CLOSING OF CITY 1976-77 AND 1977-78 BOOKS GOOD AND WELFARE: Councilwoman Teglia moved, seconded by Councilman Acosta and regularly carried that the amount as recommended by Staff be approved and accepted. Councilwoman Teglia suggested that the remaining two agencies be considered under one motion, A brief discussion followed after which Councilman Acosta moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte that the amounts as recommended by Staff be approved and accepted. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. The Director of Finance suggested that a motion could be adopted approving the three items listed under Capital Improve- ment Fund and two items listed under General Fund, on page 2 of the Staff Report, dated August 30, 1978, REVENUE SHARING. Councilwoman Teglia so moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. City Manager Birkelo commented that this meeting would serve both the Revenue allocation and adoption of the Operating Budget. Discussion followed among Council, City Manager and the Director of Finance concerning citizens' participation after which it was explained that this was a preliminary budget and could be amended to reflect any changes Council so desired. After an explanation by Director of Finance Anderson, Councilman Damonte introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978-79, PENDING FINAL COMPOSITION." 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. City Manager Birkelo briefly reported on the availability of space for the historical collection in the Grand Avenue Library. In answer to Mayor Borba!s inquiry, the Director of Finance reported that the City's books had been closed for 1976-77, and that the auditors were in the process of closing the 1977-78 books, In response to Mayor Borba's invitation for anyone to speak under Good and Welfare, Mr. Raymond Wilson, 509 Valverde Drive, requested information on the present budget. 8/30/78 Page 5 GOOD AND WELFARE (Continued) ADJOURNMENT: The Director of Finance extended an invitation to Mr. Wilson to come to his office~and review the budget. As no one else wished to speak, Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 11:45 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: _a.~r~are~M. Pettigr~'' /ew, Ci~/~ierk City ef South San Francisco Borba, City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action 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. 8/3O/78 Page 6