HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1979-06-20Mayor Terry J. Mirri
Vice Mayor Ronald G. Acosta
Council:
William A. Borba
Emanuele N. Damonte
Roberta Cerri Teglia
AGENDA
Regul ar Meeting
CALL TO ORDER (TF-O01)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recognition of Robin Clark
AGENDA REVIEW (TF-O07)
Executive Personnel Session Request
Reso re MOU Units 3 & 4 added as 16A
Reso re Senior Center Funding added
as 20A
Items 21 ordered Continued
MINUTES
CITY, COUNCIL
W. Orange Avenue Library Auditorium
June 20, 1979
ACTION TAKEN
RegUlar Meeting
7:30 p.m. Mayor Mirri presiding.
Council present: Borba, Teglia, Mayor Mirri
Council absent: Acosta, Damonte
Recited
Mayor Mirri welcomed Robin Clark who is working
towards his Eagle Scout Award. Mayor Mirri
complimented him on his aspiration.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Birkelo requested an Executive
Personnel Session at the beginning of the meetin~
to discuss the labor-relation matter on the
agenda and an Executive Personnel Session at the
conclusion of the meeting.
No objections.- so ordered.
City Manager Birkelo requested an addition, 16A,
a Resolution re MOU, Units 3 & 4 Master Agmt.
No Objections - so ordered.
Resolution approving proposal for Senior Center
Funding be added as 20A requested.
No objections - so ordered.
Item 21 was requested to be continued.
No objections - so ordered.
Council adjourned to an Executive Personnel
Session at 7:35 p.m.
Meeting was recalled to order at 7:51 p.m.;
Borba, Teglia, Mirri present; Acosta, Damonte
absent. Personnel matter discussed; no action
taken.
AGENDA (Continued)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
CONSENT CALENDAR (TF-O19)
1. Claim filed by MacInnis & Donner,
Attys at Law, on behalf of Ethel
Miller, for alleged personal injuries
sustained in fall in a crosswalk
2. Claim filed by Josephine Colombo for
alleged injuries sustained in fall
on sidewalk
3. Staff ~port 6/20/79 recommending
approva'l & authorization to execute
Contract Change Order #2 - Gellert
Blvd. Extension Pit. Phase II
4. Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
acceptance - Municipal Parking Lot
#6 Access Improvements Pjt. PB-79-1
APPROVAL OF BILLS ~/~
CONSENT CALENDAR ][ 4 8
Denied and referred to Insurance Carrier and to
Office of the City Attorney
Denied and referred to Insurance Carrier and to
Office of the City Attorney
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the Consent Calendar
be approved.
Carried unanimously by voice vote. Acosta,
Damonte absent.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Regular Bills of June 20, 1979
(IF-027)
Director of Finance requested withdrawal of
certain bills from the list and read them into
the record. No objections - so ordered.
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the bills, as amended,
be approved.
Carried unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
CITY CLERK (TF-034)
CITY CLERK
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Staff Report 6/20/79 advising of ex-
piration date of 2 Library Board
Members
City Manager Birkelo explained that Mrs. Jean
Altizio's and Mrs. Margaret Pierson's terms
expire on June 30, 1979.
M/S Borba/Teglia - That Mrs. Jean Altizio and
Mrs. Margaret Pierson be reappointed to the
South San Francisco Library Board.
Councilwoman Teglia requested that the members
be informed of the limitation of term as cited
in the Ordinance.
Carried unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
Staff Report 6/20/79 submitting of
resignation for additional duties
as City Clerk
City Manager Birkelo remarked that the Clerk
had indicated that the request was made for
personal reasons and had expressed her desires
to remain as Executive Secretary.
M/S Teglia/Mirri - That the resignation for the
additional duties as City Clerk be accepted;
Carried unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
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AGENDA (Continued)
FINANCE
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
apprOval & authorization to call for
bids for printing Quarterly Leisure
Activities Brochure 1979/80
(TF-O61)
e
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
adoption Reso authorizing expenditure
of funds
(TF-122)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES
AND APPROPRIATIONS PENDING ADOPTION
OF OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1979-80
10.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
acceptance of proposal of Public
Accountants to perform examination of
City's financial records 1979/80/81
(TF-131)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
FINANCE
149
City Manager Birkelo explained that the recom-
mendation of Staff to return to the quarterly
basis was the result of a drop-off in revenues
from program sources.
Council inquired into the feasibility of a twice-
per-year printing.
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton explained
the procedure of mail sign-ups from the quarterly
brochure and 8-10 weeks' classes. He commented
on the decrease in attendance and reduction in
cost of the brochure.
Council requested a report from the Director
comparing the number of participants of this
summer to last summer. Council and Mr. Norton
discussed the potential of local merchants'
advertising in the brochure.
M/S Teglia/Borba - That the recommendation of
Staff be approved and accepted.
Council discussed alternatives to mailing.
Carried unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
Finance Director Anderson explained that this
Reso would provide for the expenditure of funds
for continued operation & payment until adop-
tion of the 1979/80 Operating Budget & Capital
Improvement Budget.
M/S Teglia/Borba - That the Resolution be
introduced.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
Finance Director Anderson explained the advan-
tages of accepting the proposal of Peat, Marwick~
Mitchell & Co., for the coming three years for
pre-planning and procedures of both parties to
provide continuity.
Council questioned the escalation in fee and
reasoning for entering into a thre~year contract
without some consideration.
M/S Borba/Mirri -That the recommendation of
Staff be approved and accepted.
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AGENDA (Continued)
FINANCE (Conti, nued)
10.
Staff Report 6/20/79- proposal of
Public Accountants to perform exam-
ination of City',s financial records
(Continued)
12.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
authorization of agreement for finan-
cial consulting services - Municipal
Services Building Project
(TF-162)
11.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
authorizing Inter-Fund Cash Loan from
Benefits Accrued Fund to Sewer Treat-
ment Plant Project Funds
(TF-181)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND
LOAN
13.
Staff R~port 6/20/79 recommending
adoption of Reso amending 1978/79
Capital Improvement Budget
(TF-213)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
FIN&N£E (Continued)
Council commented on the quality of work per-
formed and confidence in this firm.
Carried by majority vote; Teglia, voting "No;"
Acosta and Damonte absent.
Director of Finance Anderson explained the ser-
vices necessary to prepare the official state-
ment in regard to the sale of bonds of the
Non-Profit Corporation at the lowest possible
interest cost. He explained the proposals from
three financial consultants and the recommenda-
tion for the acceptance of Wainwright & Ramsey's
proposal.
M/S Teglia/Borba - That the recommendation of
Staff be approved and accepted.
Carried unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
City Attorney N°onan explained the funding from
Federal and State Grants and from local agencies;
and pending their review and audit of the project
payment to contractors will be made by the City
with reimbursement of the loan upon receipt of
Grant monies.
Council questioned the length of time before
receipt of the grant monies and the actions
of the other participating cities during the
two-year lag.
Director of Public Services Addiego stated that
the participating cities have fulfilled their
obligation of cash flow.
M/S Borba/Teglia - That .the Resolution be
introduced.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-79
Adopted Unanimously by voice vote; Damonte and
Acosta absent.
City Manager Birkelo explained the resolution
which was essentially the same as the one adopted
by Council relating to the annual Operating
Budget appropriations. He commented that it more
clearly reflects what would be a typical annual
type of budget.
Council requested information on grants coming
into this fund.
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AGENDA (Continued)
FINANCE (Continued)
13. Staff Report 6/20/79 ~ Capital Improve-
ment Budget (Continued)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
FINANCE (Continued)
15i
Director of Public Services Addiego explained
the Clean Water Fund, County & Federal Gas Tax
Funds, P/R Grants, and an assessment planned for
the E. Grand Avenue Project.
Acting City Planner explained the status of the
EDA Grant regarding the Bethlehem Steel property.
He stated the application was being processed
in Seattle for $15,000 and a match of $5,000
from the City.
14.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT C-2
1978-79 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
adoption of Reso establishing a
Working Capital Fund
(TF-270)
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A
WORKING CAPITAL FUND
Council debated the responsibility in the specu-
lative application of the funded monies and the
monies concerned with Sign Hill Park.
M/S Teglia/Borba - That the Resolution be
introduced.
Councilman Borba requested that a report be sub-
mitted to Council in two weeks in regard to what
grants have been accepted, those that are to be
received, and matching funds which would be in-
cluded in the Capital Improvement Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
Director of Finance Anderson commented that the
State Legislature is compelling the City to
formalize operating procedures to avoid unreal-
istic restrictions. To formalize this operating
policy, the Working Capital Fund is recommended.
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the Resolution be
introduced.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
Council recessed from 8:46 - 8:59 p.m., Borba,
Teglia, Mirri present; Acosta, Damonte absent.
15.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
adoption of Reso designating reserve
of certain funds for specific
purposes
(TF-280)
The Director of Finance recommended that Council
formally designate unappropriated balances be
reserved for specific purposes by adoption
of the Resolution.
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the Resolution be
introduced.
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AGENDA (Continued)
FINANCE (Continued)
15.
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RESERVE
OF CERTAIN FUNDS
(Continued)
CITY MANAGER
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
FINANCE ~ontinued) 1 5 2
'RESOLUTION NO. 71,79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
CITY'MANAGER
16.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
adoption of Ordinance establishing
Animal Control Regulations; repealing
Ord. 779-78
(TF-290)
CityManager Birkelo remarked about the previous
Animal Control Ordinance in which some provi-
sions had been eliminated. These were included
in the proposed Ordinance.
Council explored the area of Prohibitive Conduct
page 4, sec. 5 and requested information con-
cerning the process through which a citizen
should register a complaint.
City Manager Birkelo explained that a person
could call the Police Dept., which would relay
the complaint to the County Enforcement Officer.
1st Reading/Introduction
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ANIMAL
CONTROL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the reading of the Ord.
in its entirety be waived and that the Ord. be
introduced and read for the first time by
reading title only.
Carried unanimously by voice vote. Acosta and
Damonte absent.
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the Ord. be introduced
by reading title only.
Carried unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
16A.
Master Agreement (City Employees)
(TF-325)
City Manager Birkelo explained that this Master
Agreement is part of the City's settlement of
the labor dispute and is ready for Council's
consideration.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
MOU, UNITS 3 & 4, - SO. S.F. EMPLOYEES
JOINT COUNCIL (MARINE ENGINEERS BENE-
FICIAL ASSN., AND AMERICAN FEDERATION
OF STATE, COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
LOCAL 1569, COUNCIL 57, AFL-CIO)
MASTER AGREEMENT
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the Resolution be
introduced.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
17.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
adoption of Reso. determining Units
employer-employee relations
(TF-330)
City Manager Birkelo stated that this Resolution
had been carried over from Council's last meetin~
and some changes in the Exhibit had been made.
Council inquired concerning the change of units
for Police Sergeants.
6/20/79
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AGENDA (Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
17. Staff Report -. determining Units
Employer-Employee (Continued)
~CTION TAKEN (Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
153
Assistant to City Manager Wilson explained the
pe~tion of the Police Sergeants to be removed
from Unit 1. He stated that they felt the
change would provide a better working relation-
ship and a more beneficial leave-time and life
insurance coverage.
M/S Te§lia/Borba - That the Resolution be
introduced.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING UNIT DETERMIN-
ATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS AS MADE BY THE
CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO ORD. NO. 647
RESOLUTION NO. 73-79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
18.
Staff Report 6/20/79 reconmending
adoption of Reso authorizing submittal
of Draft Housing Element to State for
review and comments.
(TF-368)
Council requested that this matter be continued
to be considered by the full Council.
M/S Borba/Mirri -~ That the Draft Housing
Element matter be continued.
Carried by majority ~ote; Teglia voting "No;"
Acosta and Damonte absent.
19.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending date
set for Public Hearing to consider pre-
zoning of developed property located
at 375 Al ida Way to R-E Zone
(TF-387)
City Manager Birkelo briefly commented on the
County's plan to annex to cities unincorporated
land. He stated it was proper to set a date
for this property.
The Public Hearing date was set for August 1.
No objections - so ordered.
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION
20.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
extension of Agreement for maintenace
of certain Common Greens for one year
(TF-396)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
EXTENTION AGREEMENT (COMMON GREENS
MAINTENANCE IN SOUT~ SAN FRANCISCO)
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton ex-
plained that the Agreement expires June 30
and has a 1-year option. He commented on the
clause for review and reduction of cost
during which time alternatives will be developed
for City in regard to funding.
M/S Teglia/Mirri - That the Resolution be
introduced.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-79
Adopted by majority vote; Borba voting "No'!
Acosta and Damonte absent.
20A.
Contract with County for Grant for
Senior Citizens Program
(IF-416)
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton explain~
that Title III monies were not to expand but to
replace those losses occurring from Prop. 13.
He commented on the resulting cutback in ser-
vices and personnel, and this would be a
recovery program.
6/20/79
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AGENDA (Continued)
PARKS AND RECREATION (Continued)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
PARKS AND RECREATION (Continued)
20A.
Contract - Senior Citizens~ Program
(Continued) (~F-443)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSAL FC~
SENIOR CENTER FUNDING AND AUTHORIZI'NG~
IMPLEMENTATION
PUBLIC SERVICES
M/S Borba/Mirri - That the Resolution be
introduced.
RESOLUTIONNOJ 75-79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
PUBLIC SERVICES
22.
Staff Report 6/20/79 recommending
adoption of Ord. establishing new
Sewer Connection Fees
(TF-447)
City Manager Birkelo introduced the subject
matter.
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the reading of the Ord.
in its entirety be waived and that the Ord. be
passed and adopted by reading title only. The
title of the Ordinance had been read.
Carried unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
2nd Reading/Adoption
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
611 ADOPTED APRIL 1, 1974, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
WASTE DISCHARGES"
M/S Borba/Teglia - That the Ordinance be
passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 793-79
Adopted unanimously by voice vote; Acosta and
Damonte absent.
23.
Staff Report 6/20/79 - Report of
SSF/SB Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements & Solids Management
Project C-0601235-120 & C-06-1267-13C
(TF-460)
Director of Public Services Addiego stated
that this report was to bring Council up to
date and not for any action. He spoke about
the dechlorinization project completed and the
other project under construction - the sol.id
handl~i~operation. He further spoke about the
late penalty clause in the agreement for the
composting operation.
Council questioned the number of Change Orders,
and this was explained by Mr. Addiego in that
a project of this magnitude, a 10% fund for
Change Orders is normal. He reviewed~the
Change Order Summary attached to the Report.
Council inquired when would the report regard-
ing the filter bed media be forthcoming.
Mr. Addiego replied that Staff was meeting
with the Design Engineer, Soils Engineer, and
was testing now; and a report would be ready
for the next meeting. He stated a supplemental
report on the leakage problem as requested
by Councilman Borba would be ready also.
6/20/79
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AGENDA (Continued)
PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued)
24. Staff Report 6/20/79 - Report on High
Pressure Sodium Vapor Conversion Pgm.
PG&E/City-ownedStreet Lights
(TF-552) ~~
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (TF-560)
Request for Green Belt Line Created
from Sierra Point
GOOD AND WELFARE
Inquiry re Use Permit Violation at
640 Commercial
(TF-585)
Executive Personnel Session
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued)
155
Council requested that this matter be held over
until the full Council was present.
No objections -so ordered.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Borba spoke on a recent failure of the
request for condominium construction at Sierra
Point and the objection of Acting City Planner
Christian to this project. Councilman Borba
expressed his desire to have a green-belt line
created to keep industry and residential areas
to one side, rather than condominium construction,
from Sierra Point.
City Manager Birkelo remarked that this area has
to be developed and an EIR could cast some doubts
on the validity of this kind of land use.
Council discussed the problems of condominiums
in this area and the environmental effects on
this type of development.
City Manager Birkelo stated he would discuss
the concept with Councilman Borba.
GOOD AND WELFARE
In answer to Mayor Mirri's invitation to speak,
Mr. James Elmore, 642 Commercial Avenue, re-
quested clarification in regard to the denial
of the Use Permit for 640 Commercial Avenue
and its failure to correct the situation.
City Manager Birkelo explained the violation
of non-conformity and steps to be taken to
correct the violation or to proceed with a
court hearing.
Council requested Staff to inform Mr. Elmore
of the present status of the subject Permit.
As no one else spoke, Council adjourned to an
Executive Session at 10:04 p.m.
Meeting was recalled to order at 10:30 p.m.,
Borba, Mirri, Teglia present; Damonte, Acosta
absent. Personnel matter was discussed with
no action taken.
M/S Teglia/Borba - That the meeting stand
journed.
arried unanimously by voice vote.
6/20/79
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
AppROVED:
City-of South San Francisco
, Mayor
City of Sod/dh San Francisco
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