HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1980-08-27Mayor Ronald G. Acosta
Vice Mayor Gus Nicolopulos
Council:
Mark N. Addiego
Emanuele N. Damonte
Roberta Cerri Teglia
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
W. Orange Avenue Library Auditorium
August 27, 1980
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Government Code of the State of
California, that the City Council of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting
on Wednesday, August 27, 1980, at 7:00 p.m., in the West Orange Avenue Library
Auditorium, 840 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco.
Purpose of the meeting:
Dated:
PUBLIC HEARING - Revenue Sharing
August 21, 1980
Ronald G. Acosta, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
A G E N D A
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: (TF-387 Side l)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Birkelo Requested:
- Discussion of FAA use of
Sign Hill for the Weather
Station.
- Follow up on Change Order
from Municipal Services
Building.
- Executive Session at end
of meeting for purposes of
litigation.
Staff Report 8/27/80 - recommending
Council consider the findings of the
Staff Review Committee in its deter-
mination of secondary recipients of
General Revenue Sharing Funds.
ACTION TAKEN
Special Meeting
7:10 p.m., Mayor Acosta presiding.
Council present: Teglia, Damonte,
Council absent:
Recited.
AGENDA REVIEW
Nicolopulos, Addiego
and Acosta.
None
So ordered.
City Manager Birkelo explained the reason
for the Special Meeting during which time
Council would consider the findings of the
Committee and would determine the secondary
recipients for the General Revenue Sharing
funds. He asked that each group be given
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
General Revenue Sharing - Continued.
TRI CITIES (BOYS CLUB) YOUTH AND
FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER
(TF-567)
time to make general presentations.
Assistant to the City Manager Wilson
gave a brief summary of the costs
involved for the funding of the
applicants.
Mr. James Callahan, Executive Director
of the North San Mateo County Boys
and Girls Clubs, explained that the
presentation this evening related to the
South San Francisco Boys and Girls
facility. He introduced Mrs. Miller
as the Project Director.
Mrs. Miller expressed her gratitude to
Council and other citizens of South San
Francisco for the support which had
been given Tri Cities in past years.
She explained that two thirds of the
work done was with the Police Department,
the remainder was from the Schools and
citizens requesting help with troubled
youth. She further informed Council
that the Agency is on call 24 hours a
day when necessary.
Discussion followed among Council and
representatives of Tri Cities concerning
the relationship of Tri Cities with the
County Probation Department.
Further discussion ensued involving the
granting of funds from State and Federal
grants. Mr. Callahan explained to
Council the formula used to arrive at
the amount of funding requested from
the City.
Ms. Ortenzia Lopez, Executive Director
of the North Peninsula Neighborhood
Services Center, addressed the needs
of the organization. She explained
that social services were given to the
residents of South San Francisco
through referrals and that emergency
shelter and employment counselin9 were
other services offered.
Mayor Acosta questioned the Center's
involvement in the Human Services Access
for North San Mateo County which is a
Pilot Project.
Ms. Lopez, explained that they had been
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER -
Continued.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HEALTH CENTER
(TF-637)
FRIENDS TO PARENTS (TF-693)
contracted by the County to participate
in the Pilot Project. It will be
located with a variety of agencies that
provide the same services to the same
clientele. It will hopefully do away
with the duplication of services on an
individual basis by a number of agencies.
Councilwoman Teglia commented on the use
of the Hillside Recreation Center. It
was explained that the Center now has
its offices located at 44 Visitacion,
Brisbane. Only one desk remains at
the Hillside site to direct persons
to the new location.
Mr. Barrie Stewart, representative of
Guadalupe Health Center, explained that
Guadalupe had purchased the building
located at 225 Spruce Avenue in South
San Francisco, and was planning to
operate a program similar to the one in
Daly City but on a smaller scale.
Councilwoman Teglia inquired as to the
status of the program which had prev-
iously been heard by Council at the
Avalon School.
Brief discussion followed regarding the
lease of the school and other related
matters.
Mr. Larry Hardy, Board Member of Friends
to Parents, thanked Council for the
support over the past years and urged
approval of the requested funds. He
continued explaining that Friends to
Parents is an agency which provides
support to parents in San Mateo County.
This is the only facility which exclus-
ively serves infants aged two weeks to
two years. He further explained the
need for expansion of the infant care
facilities in San Mateo County.
Mrs. Patricia Stark, 800 Memorial Drive,
South San Francisco, informed Council
that she has an 18 month old son who is
enrolled in the Friends to Parents day
care facility. She commended the care
and the quality education her son is
receiving from Friends to Parents.
Ms. Arlene Snyder, 705 Hemlock Avenue,
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 59
FRIENDS TO PARENTS - Continued.
PENINSULA COMMUNITY SERVICES (TF-759)
RECESS: (TF-935)
RECALL TO ORDER:
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE
DISABLED (TF-936)
South San Francisco, explained that her
ten months old daughter had been with
the day care facility since she was
two months old. Recently she had taken
her daughter for a check up and the
pediatrician informed her that her
daughter had progressed two months
beyond the norm for a ten month old
due to the input from the care received
at the day care facility.
Alan Merrified, Executive Director of
Peninsula Community Services, spoke
briefly on the roof rat abatement
program in South San Francisco. He
continued that he was prepared to
make a commitment to the City that they
would visit every home in South San
Francisco to inspect and to abate the
problem of roof rats.
Discussion followed concerning fees
charged for services, screening of
workers and the progress of the program
at present.
Continued discussion followed as to
the responsibility of the City to fund
this project.
Mayor Acosta declared a recess at
8:35 p.m.
Mayor Acosta recalled the meeting to
order at 8:45 p.m. All Council present.
Ms. Carol Enns, Resources Developer
for the Center for Independence for the
Disabled, explained that they are
operated for and by the disabled. She
continued to inform Council that over
half of the staff is disabled. Services
are provided for the disabled throughout
the County and help is provided in
developing their independence by helping
to find accessible housing, to help
prepare meals and to assist in financial
counseling.
Mr. Charles Willis, 15 Escanyo Drive,
South San Francisco, spoke in praise of
the Center for Independence of the
Disabled and the aid he received for
his son.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE
DISABLED - Continued.
YOUTH BASEBALL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
(TF-1080)
SISTER CITY PROGRAM (TF-1133)
TRI CITIES (BOYS CLUB) (TF-1229)
Mr. Jonathan Willis, 840 E1Camino,
Belmont, spoke of the support he had
received from the Center in gaining
his independence and commended the
Center. He strongly urged Council's
full support of the Center.
Further discussion followed concerning
the outreach programs and the number
of citizens that were taking advantage
of the programs offered. They continued
by stating that many persons were
referred to the Center by surrounding
agencies.
Gene Johnson, President of Baseball
Managers in South San Francisco,
explained the request for $7,103 as
being the bill which the City presented
to the Association each year since
Proposition 13.
Mayor Acosta inquired as to how many
young people were participating in the
program at this time. Mr. Johnson
replied there were approximately 430.
Discussion followed on the fee charged
by the Association and the amount of
money requested.
Mr. Leo Padreddii, Chairman Sister City
Program, gave a brief description of
the history of the program. He
explained that the Committee was
appointed to assist in the functions of
the Program, which is to promote inter-
national good will towards South San
Francisco's Sister City Lucca,
Italy.
Mrs. Gloria Galeotti, Secretary of
Sister City Program, spoke briefly on
the importance of the City's partici-
pation in this program.
Mayor Acosta asked that Council make
recommendations on funding for organi-
zations which had made presentations.
Councilman Addiego questioned where the
funds would be spent. Mr. Callahan
explained that the majority would go
towards maintenance of the building,
bookkeeping services and other
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 61
TRI CITIES (BOYS CLUB) (TF-1229)
Continued.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HEALTH CENTER
(TF-1259)
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER (TF-1359)
FRIENDS TO PARENTS (TF-1428)
PENINSULA COMMUNITY SERVICES (TF-1449)
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE
DISABLED (TF-1558)
necessary costs.
Consensus of Council to allocate
$16,000. Councilwoman Te§lia
recommended $15,000.
Councilwoman Teglia requested that
the $10,000 that was requested ~be
put in a hold category until the suit
between Guadalupe and the City was
settled.
Discussion followed concerning the
suit and related matters.
Consensus of Council to hold the
requested funds until litigation was
over.
Discussion of the length of the City's
funding to this organization and when
funding would no longer be necessary.
Consensus of Council to allocate
$15,000. Councilman Addiego objected
to funding of Neighborhood Services
Center.
Motion by Councilman Damonte to
allocate $10,000.
Discussion of the additional $5,000
requested for expansion purposes.
Consensus of Council to allocate $10,000.
Councilwoman Teglia questioned the
salaries of the management of this
organization.
Continued discussion of wages for the
CETA employees and the means of
soliciting for the services.
Motion by Councilman Addiego to
allocate $10,000.
Consensus of Council to allocate $10,000.
Councilwoman Teglia recommended $5,000.
Consensus of Council to allocate $3,000.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
BOYS CLUB - RECREATION ACTIVITIES (TF-1564)
YOUTH BASEBALL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
(TF-1601) ,~'-/~.? ~
SISTER CITY PROGRAM (TF-1639)
REVENUE SHARING SUMMARY
Discussion of costs of operation and
related matters.
Motion by Mayor Acosta to allocate
$6,o0o.
Further discussion followed on uses of
the allocated funds.
Motion by Vice Mayor Nicolopulos to
allocate $5,000.
Consensus of Council to allocate $5,000.
Councilwoman Teglia and Councilman
Addiego recommended $3,000.
Consensus of Council to allocate $7,103.
Discussion ensued among Council and
Mr. Padreddii, Committee Representative,
regarding the number of persons visiting
from Lucca, Italy and the number of
persons who would be going to Italy in
the future.
Councilman Damonte recommended that
the $2,000 be allocated with the stipu-
lation that if they are going to be
an organization that they join the
association.
Councilwoman Teglia questioned that in
the future the full Council be apprised
of the Committees activities.
Councilman Addiego explained that in
good conscience he could not vote public
funds to further this program.
Consensus of Council to allocate $2,000.
Councilman Addiego voted no funds be
allocated. Councilwoman Teglia stated
that she would be willing to vote for
the $2,000 with the stipulation that
they not return for more funds for this
particular City.
Director of Finance Anderson informed
Council that the total for allocated
funds under the Revenue Sharing Fund
now totalled $79,103.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
REVENUE SHARING SUMMARY - Continued.
REPORT ON FAA (TF-1804)
REPORT ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
(TF-1824)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (TF-1875)
RECALL TO ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, City ~lerX
City of South San Francisco
He further indicated, for the record,
that $200,000 has been included in the
General Fund Budget half of which would
contribute to the furniture and fixtures
for the new Municipal Services Building,
and the other half for capital expend-
itures and deferred maintenance items
within the General Fund.
City Manager Birkelo informed Council
that the City had received a document
which would allow them advance right
of entry in the site on Sign Hill for
the installation of the Weather Station
equipment. He further explained that a
lease agreement would be coming to the
Council for their full agreement.
Discussion of a door and a divider at
the Municipal Services Building. The
City Manager further indicated there
would be no significant change in price
since the doors had been purchased
previously.
Concurrence of Council to retain the
original plans.
Council adjourned to an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter
at 10:29 p.m.
The Meeting was recalled to order at
ll:O0 p.m., all Council present and
no action taken.
M/S Nicolopulos/Addiego - That the
Meeting be adjourned.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment: 11:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
Ronald G. Acosta, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
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.
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