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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1979-07-18Mayor Terry J. Mirri Vice Mayor Ronald G. Acosta Council: William A. Borba Emanuele N. Damonte Roberta Cerri Teglia MINUTES CITY COUNCIL W. Orange Avenue Library Auditorium July 18, 1979 168 AGENDA Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER - (TF-OO1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW Executive Personnel Session Request Executive Personnel Session Acknowledgment .of monetary donati on to Paramedic Unit for supplies (TF-O05) Commendation for Retiring Director of Public Services Frank J. Addiego ACTION TAKEN Regul ar Meeting 7:32 p.m., Mayor Mirri presiding. Council present: Acosta, Borba, Damonte, Teglia, and Mayor Mirri Recited AGENDA REVIEW Request for Executive Personnel Session at the beginning of the meeting to discuss a personnel matter, and another Executive Session at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss litigation and labor-relation matters. No objections - so approved. Council adjourned to the Executive Personnel Session at 7:33 p.m., and the meeting was recalled to order at 8:17 p.m. - all Council present. Mayor Mirri at this time presented a letter he had received from Mrs. Eva Pitts, 905 Hemlock Ave. whose husband had survived several heart attacks because of the services of the So. San Francisco Paramedic Unit. With Mrs. Pitts' permission, Mayor Mirri read the letter in which Mrs. Pitts had enclosed a check for $50 to be used for paramedic supplies. Mayor Mirri expressed Council's appreciation and gratitude for the donation. Mayor Mirri next spoke about the resignation of the Director of Public Services, Mr. Frank J. Addiego, and of his appointment in the City of Redwood City. Mayor Mirri congratulated Mr. Addiego for the excellent work in the City and called for a motion on the Resolution commending him. M/S Acosta/Teglia - That the Resolution be introduced. AGENDA (Continued) AGENDA REVIEW (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) AGENDA REVIEW (Continued) 169 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING FRANK J. ADDIEGO RESOLUTION NO. 80-79 Mayor Mirri read the Resolution in full. Director of Public Services Addiego expressed his appreciation to Council Adopted unanimously by voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR - (TF-035) CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting 7/5/79 Approved o Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending Public Hearing date of 9/5/79 set for appeal of UP-79-594/Kanaan Jajeh Public Hearing date set for September 5, 1979 M/S Damonte/Acosta - That the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously by voice vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS - (TF-037) APPROVAL OF BILLS e Regular Bills of July 18, 1979 Due to a conflict of interest, Councilman Borba recited the list of bills he wished deleted. M/S Borba/Acosta - That the bills of July 18, 1979 as amended, be approved. Carried unanimously by voice vote. M/S DamontdTeglia - That the deleted bills be approved. Carried by majority vote; Borba, abstaining. CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending City Manager Birkelo explained the Draft as it adoption of Reso authorizing submittal was discussed in prior meetings with Council and of Draft Housing Element to State for some revisions were made on the basis of Council's review and comments - (TF-044) suggestions. The action requested is to submit it to the State for their review; and it should .~-o~ be returned for further review and consideration by Council. M/S Teglia/Damonte - That the Resolution be introduced. RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF THE DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT TO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 81-79 Adopted unanimously by voice vote. 7/18/79 Page 2 AGENDA (Continued) PARKS AND RECREATION ACTION TAKEN (Continued) PARKS AND RECREATION e Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending approval of prioritization of remain- ing 1974 & 1976 Bond Act Funds for Development/Review of Tentative Five- Year Plan (TF-O53) Director of Parks & Recreation Norton gave Council a brief review of the current available funds for an overview of the financial situation and the deadlines for the monies of September 15, 1979. He discussed the Draft Tentative Action Plan attached to the Staff Report to cover the next five-year period. He described the projects, the Appian Way Park, in detail. In answer to Council's concern about drought conditions, Mr. Norton explained the planting of drought-resistant grasses. Brentwood Park, Paradise Valley Park, Westborough Park and Buri Buri Park Improvements were next addressed. In answer to Council, Mr. Norton stated that the design for Sign Hill would not be ready for Sept. 15th, but would be shortly after. He explained the process of submitting the Resolution to the County Board of Supervisors prior to applying for the funds. He recommended that Council authorize the paper work to be initiated and a resolution would be presented for Council's consideration at the following meeting. M/S Teglia/Acosta - That the recommendation of Staff be approved and accepted. Carried by majority vote; Borba, voting "No." Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending approval of plans/specs; authorizing call for bids - Redevelopment of Cypress & Pine Playlot (TF-144) Director of Parks & Recreation Norton explained that this was the second & final project of two projects that were funded under the HCDA Funds. He exlained the redesign and basic amenities re- quested by the public at the Public Hearing. The commented on the sharing of costs from HCDA and park-dedication fees. M/S Acosta/Teglia - That the recommendation of Staff be approved and accepted. Carried unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending Director of Public Services Addiego explained the adoption of Reso adopting General Pre- Resolution to adopt the prevailing wage-rate in vailing Rate of Per Diem Wages July for all public works projects to be done (TF-157) through the year in accordance with the Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. 7/18/79 Page 3 AGENDA (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) ACTIONTAKEN (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) i71 7. Staff Report 7/18/79 - General Prevail- M/S Borba/Damonte - That the Resolution be ing Rate of Per Diem Wages introduced. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GENERAL PRE- RESOLUTION NO, 82-79 VAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO e Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending two actions re Underground Facilities at Kimball & Swift Aves. Sewage Pump Station No. 3 (TF-174) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH PG&E Motion to direct Staff to negotiate with adjacent property owner for sale of City land adj to Pump Station site Adopted unanimously by voice vote. Director of Public Services Addiego explained that this was requested by Council to be rescheduled and was now being submitted for consideration with two-step process: resolution to proceed with the undergrounding; and authority request to negotiate on the land situation. He commented on the con- struction of the adjacent property and the owner's volunteered improvements to the pump station site. He recalled the earlier meeting in August when this was presented and Council's concerns regard- ing the right-of-way, sale or easement. Council questioned the PG&E's letter of 2/27/79 in which the price for undergrounding was quoted and the City's responsibility of installation of the underground pipe was stated. The Director stated that he would present the cost figures to Council in the negotiation process Council recalled from the August meeting that an easement would be given rather than land transfer. Council inquired if the land were sold rather than an easement granted, would the land be on the tax roll to which it was answered affirmativel~ The worth of the land was addressed. M/S Teglia/Acosta - to proceed with the introduc- tion of the Resolution for the Undergrounding, and continue the consideration of the sale of the City land to the adjacent property owner. Council debated the City's cost in the placing of the PG&E's conduit and requested that a cost estimate be presented. Councilwoman Teglia withdrew her motion and Councilman Acosta withdrew his second to the motio The matter was continued for further information t be submitted to Council. Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending Council inquired if there were any other procedure adoption of Reso to remove weeds & through which this list might be processed as set Public Hearing date of 8/15/79 for it was noted the same names appear each year. hearing protests. (TF-298) 7/18/79 ~--o~---- Page 4 AGENDA (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) e Staff Report 7/18/79 - Weed Abatement (Continued) Director of Public Services Addiego explained the procedure followed and the resulting of only one or two liens being placed in the last five years. 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SO. SAN FRANCISCO DECLAR- ING WEEDS UPON STREETS, SI[~WALKS & VACANT & UNIMPROVED PROPERTY TO BE A NUISANCE AND FIXING TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING & ORDER ABATING NUISANCE Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending adoption of Reso awarding the Alta Mesa-King Drive Storm Drain Project (TF-328) M/S Borba/Acosta - That the Resolution be introduced. RESOLUTION NO. 83-79 Adopted unanimously by voice vote. Councilman Borba stated that he would abstain from voting as one of his accounts is named in the bid. City Manager Birkelo commented on the project and receipt of bids under the Engineer's estimate and from a local firm. Staff recommended approval M/S Teglia/Acosta - That the Resolution be' introduced. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ALTA MESA - KIND DRIVE STORM DRAIN PROJECT NO. SD-79-1 RESOLUTION NO. 84-79 Adopted by majority voice vote; Borba, abstaining. 11. Staff Report 7/18/79 recommending that CSty Manager Birkelo recapitulated Council's actio Council by motion approve the selec- Of approval of the Sewer Master Plan and adjust- tion of the consultant for preparing Comprehensive Sewer Master Plan (TF-339) ment of the sewer connection fees to provide funding for this work. He commented on the subsequent proposals and interviews of the con- sulting engineering firms and the final recommend- ation of CH2M Hill Company. In answer to Council's inquiry, Director of Public Services Addiego explained the unavailability of the firm of Rena Nolte Consultants and the plans prepared by this firm. He explained this is not a part of the Treatment Plant, but a Collec- tion System and Pumping Station Plan. Council discussed the acquisition of the Utah property and the need of it for composting area. M/S Acosta/Damonte - That the recommendation of Staff be approved and accepted. Carried by majority vote; Borba, voting "No." Council recessed from 9:30 - 9:50 p.m., - all Council present. 7/18/79 Page 5 AGENDA (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) kCTION TAKEN (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES 12. Staff Report 7/18/79 - Report on High Pressure Sodium Vapor Conversion Pro- gram PG&E and City-owned Lights (TF-388) Director of Public Services Addiego stated that the program to convert the present street lighting system to high pressure Sodium vapor for the pur- pose of conserving energy was initiated by a letter from the PG&E in September 1978. He re- quested that Council hear the City Engineer, Mr. Yee, who would review the report and the alternatives. City Engineer Yee remarked that the report had been prepared in March and it was their desire to analyze in simple form what was to be done in the most economical way. In depth, Mr. Yee presented the four alternatives as contained in the Inter-Office Memorandum, March 28, 1979, to the Director of Public Services from the City Engineer. Council inquired if there would be a cost against the Downtown Revitalization project. This was answered that the lighting system was included in the project. City Engineer Yee explained the advantage of the City owning the street lighting and the demand for subdividers to install lights with City owning them. The City Engineer requested direction from Council regarding 1) should Council favor the sodium vapor lights; 2) is Council in agreement with the recommendation of PG&E in their letter,of September 11, 1978. It was Council's consensus to proceed with the recommendation of Staff. City Manager Birkelo remarked that it was indi- cated in the Staff Report that the Police Dept., has expressed some concerns as to adequate lighting in some areas of the City. These would be contemplated before the program gets under way if any adjustments are necessary. ITEMS FROM STAFF ITEMS FROM STAFF 13. Consideration of Department of Public Services Staff Organization (TF-484) City Manager Birkelo remarked that Council is aware of Mr. Addiego's leaving City services and this necessitates the providing of continued management of the various division that comprise the Department of Public Services. 7/18/79 Page 6 AGENDA (Continued) ITEMS FROM STAFF (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) ITEMS FROM STAFF 13. Consideration of Department of Public City Manager Birkelo recommended that Council Services Staff Organization (Continued) approve the combining the Director of Public Services position with the position of City Engineer. He stated that the job specs would be prepared for Council's adoption. The City Manager then recommended that Mr. Robert E. Yee be appointed to that combined position. He explained the further staffing and details which would be presented to Council during the budget reviews. The City Manager further recommended adoption of a Resolution which designates Mr. Yee as the authorized representa- tive in connection with the Water Quality Con- trol Board and North Bayside Unit. M/S Borba/Acosta - That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and accepted and Mr. Yee appointed as Director of Public Services/ City Engineer. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Council congratulated Mr. Yee for his past services to the City and confidence given to the Engineering Division. Director of Public Services/City Engineer Yee thanked Council for its support. M/S Teglia/Acosta - That the Resolution be RESOLUTION AMENDING RESO. 32-77 ADOPTE£ introduced. 3/23/77 ENTITLED "A RESO AUTHORING FILING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL & STATE GRANTS FOR NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS C-06-1235 AND C-06-1267 & RELATED MATTERS" ITEMS FROM COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 85-79 Adopted unanimously by voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 14. Consideration of AB 1843/Boatwright - Health & Safety Code. (TF-510) City Manager Birkelo stated that Council wished this placed on the agenda as it relates to the State Housing Element Guidelines and that it is legislature's intention that they are purely advisory. Teglia/Acosta - That City Council is in support of Assembly Bill 1843/Boatwright. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Request for telephone installed at Magnolia Center for conveninence of Senior Citizens - arrival/departure site (TF-518) Councilman Acosta brought to Council's attention the matter of Senior Citizens' arriving late at Magnolia Center from bus trips. He requested that Staff look at having a Public telephone installed there for their convenience. 7/18/79 Page 7 AGENDA (Continued) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (Continued) Request for telephone installation at Magnolia Center/Senior Citizens (Cont.) Comment regarding cars' driving over barriers on Spruce Avenue (TF-537) Information concerning Shoreline Route/ Increased Takeoff (TF-546) Request to keep 27M Bus Line through West Winston Manor (TF-558) (TF-586) Comments re Airport Noise (TF-615) Request for Report on Claim/Settlement (TF-639) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL It was explained that a study had been made for this installation, and it was shown to infeasible. The Senior Citizen group elected not to have the telephone and arranged for alternative notifica- tion for transporation. Councilman Damonte pointed out that he had observed vehicles' driving over the barriers where converters had been placed on Spruce Avenue. City Manager Birkelo stated that a report would be coming to Council in the near future. Councilwoman Teglia brought to Council's atten- tion information she had received from a Memo, July 10, 1979, to the Joint Powers Board concern- ing Potential Impac~ on Airport/Aircraft Noise Mitigation Options in which the Shoreline de- parture route use would be increased from 42% to 75% on takeoff which would have a noise impact to the community. She requested that Staff be directed to become involved in assessing this impact. Councilwoman Teglia next stated she had received a petition signed by 163 people requesting Counci' take some action with SamTrans to maintain the 27M bus route through West Winston Manor. Council recognized the number of persons who had signed and asked if a meeting could be set up with SamTrans authority after City had met with the group's representatives. Mrs. Celia Murphy, 253 Oakcrest Avenue, reported on a meeting recently held by residents and a representative of SamTrans and stated that it was indicated that the amount of riders did not warrant the line. SamTrans had planned to have a morning route for school transportation. Councilman Borba next inquired about previous reports submitted by Dr. Maurice Garbell, Noise Consul tant. City Attorney Noonan spoke at length concerning the continuing, changing type of problem, Airport noise. He explained the alternatives to alleviate the problem. Councilwoman Teglia next requested a report on claims as fi·led against the City from the office of the City Attorney. City Attorney Noonan stated a report would be submitted. ~/18/Z9 age ~ AGENDA (Continued) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (Continued) Litigation regarding Downtown Revitaliza- tion/Conflict of Interest (TF-644) (TF-717) GOOD AND WELFARE (TF-760) Comments regarding illegal structure at 640 Commercial Avenue ACTION TAKEN (Continued) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 176 Councilwoman Teglia next expressed her concern about a suit indicating that, because of her family's owning of property on Baden Avenue, there was a conflict of interest in her voting upon the Downtown Revitalization Project. She stated that she had requested the City Attorney to investigate the legality of the circumstances. She explained the length of time the property had been in the family name, the location of the property, and'the filing of financial statements as a Councilperson and as a Planning Commissioner City Attorney Noonan answered the allogation of conflict of interest as based on property owned. He explained at length the benefits that would be received within the perimeter of the Downtown Revitalization project and the location of Councilwoman Teglia's property as receiving no financial impact from the project. He cited the decision of the Supreme Court of the State of California in 1918 and the FPPC Actaas the basis for his opinion that property outside the Assess- ment District does not create a conflict of interest. Mayor Mirri next spoke on the subject and stated that he had the 1976, 1977, and 1978 copies of his Statement of Economic Interest Form 721 which is a public notice and which contains the property he owns, 314/316 Baden Avenue. He explained his action of abstaining because of the proximity of his property to the Assessment District. He stated that this project is too important to be jeopardized and because of this, would abstain from voting. He remarked that the 1918 ruling confirmed that there was no conflict of interest. GOOD AND WELFARE Mayor Mirri invited anyone to speak who wished to Mr. James Elmore 642 Commercial Avenue, spoke on the Use Permit at 640 Commercial Avenue which had been denied six months ago. He stated that con- ditions were as they were two years ago and the illegal structure still remains. He commented concerning a communication from the City Attorne~ two years ago concerning the fence and roof. Council discussed the past problems of the two residences concerning the window, roofs and fencing. 7/18/79 Page 9 AGENDA (Continued) GOOD AND WELFARE (.Continued) Comments regarding illegal structure at 640 Commercial Avenue (Continued) (TF-798) Executive Personnel Session (TF-820) Adj ou rnment ACTION TAKEN (Continued) GOOD AND WELFARE 177 Mr. Elmore stated that he had taken corrective measures but his neighbor had not. He complained that the denial of two years had notremedied the situation. City Manager Birkelo reported on the plans sub- mitted before the Planning Commission and stated that he would look into the delay. Council directed that, under Items from Staff at the next Council meeting, an official progress report on Mr. Elmore's matter and that of his neighbor be submitted. As there was nothing further, Council adjourned to Executive Personnel Session at 11:04 p.m. The Meeting was recalled to order at 12:16 a.m., all Council present. Litigation and personnel matters were dicussed with no action taken. M/S Damonte/Borba - That the meeting stand adjourned. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Time of adjournment: 12:17 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, M~rg~et M. pettigrew, C~i~ Clerk Ci~of South San FranciSco APPROVED: Terry J/ Mi~ri, Mayor City of Sout~h San Francisco Entries of this Council meeting show the adtion 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 are available for inspection, review, and copying. 7/18/79 Page 10