HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1980-12-03Mr. Ronald G. Acosta
Vice Mayor Nicolopulos
Council:
Mark N. Addiego
Emanuele N. Damonte
Roberta Cerri Teglia
MINUTES ~0~
CITY COUNCIL
W. Orange Avenue Library Auditorium
December 3, 1980
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: (Side 1 TF-700)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Birkelo Requested:
- Executive Session at approximately
9:00 p.m. to accommodate an
attorney who will be in attendance
to discuss litigation and personnel
items.
- Adjourn this meeting to Monday,
12/8/80 at 4:30 p.m. at the Council
Conference Room to discuss the
Municipal Services Building Project
with the Architect.
- Move Item #12 to be heard after
the Consent Calendar.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ACTION TAKEN
Regular Meeting
8:32 p.m. Mayor Acosta presiding.
Council Present: Teglia, Damonte,
Nicolopulos, Addiego
and Acosta.
Council Absent: None.
Recited.
AGENDA REVIEW
So ordered.
So ordered.
Denied.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Gordon Kenny, 100 Arroyo Drive,
said he had written a letter to
Council, which had not been answered,
and wanted a verbal response.
City Manager Birkelo stated that an
appraiser was updating the appraisal,
made a year ago in June, of Mr. Kenny's
property and expected that shortly
an offer would be made for the property.
Mr. Kenny asked if the City was going
to go through condemnation proceedings
or if there would be an offer for the
property.
City Manager Birkelo said he thought
it would be an offer for the property,
however it was Council's decision.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 209
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the Regular 10/15/80,
Adjourned Regular 10/17/80,
Adjourned 10/29/80, Adjourned JPAC
11/1/80 Meetings.
2. Claim as filed by Lacey Dee Copeland
alleging damages to her automobile
when struck by a City driven vehicle.
Motion to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney~
3. Claim as filed Uy Craig J. Pokrynka
alleging loss of labor hours and
towing charges incurred when his
truck was unlawfully towed away by
the South San Francisco Police Dept.
Motion to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney.
4. Claim as filedl~y Peter Guy Agajan
alleging damages to his automobile
when struck by a City driven vehicle.
Motion to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney:9
5. Claim as Tiled by Paul Schrier
alleging property damages due to
construction on Grand Avenue. Motion
to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney_.~
6. Staff Report 12/~/80 recommending by
Motion a Public Hearing date be set
for 12/17/80 to rezone Serra Vista
School from a U to a R-1 zone.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Kenny stated that this matter had
been going on since August 1979 and
he had spent time and effort on the
matter and had received a proposal
for the property. He asked how long
the appraisal would take so that he
could fix a time frame.
City Manager Birkelo stated that by
the end of the next week he would be
able to send information to Mr. Kenny.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
Motion to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney.
Motion to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney.
Motion to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney.
Motion to deny and refer to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the Office
of the City Attorney.
Approved.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff Report 12/3/80 recommending
adoption of a Resolution approving
the St. Frances Terrace Unit #1
Condominium Final Subdivision Map.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
ENTITLED "ST. FRANCIS TERRACE UNIT
NO. 1 A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT" AND
AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTS
Staff Report 12/3/80 recommending
adoption of a Resolution for a 4-way
stop at the intersection of Callan
Blvd. and Greendale Dr./Leix Way.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 3812 AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTAB-
LISHES CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 491
Staff Report 12/3/80 recommending by
Motion, authorization for the
Purchasing Officer to solicit pro-.
posals for the moving of~various
departments to the Municipal
Services Center.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
10. Approval of the Regular Bills of
12/3/80.
CITY ATTORNEY
11.
Staff Report 12/3/80 recommending
adoption of an Ordinance repealing
certain Ordinances of the City of
South San Francisco; 1) Waive the
reading of the Ordinance in its
entirety; 2) Introduce and read
for the first time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 136-80
RESOLUTION NO. 137-80
Approved.
M/S Addiego/Teglia - Consent Calendar
be approved. Carried by unanimous
voice vote.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
M/S Teglia/Damonte - To approve the
bills.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Addiego did not participate
or vote in the matter of the claims
of Brentwood Market.
CITY ATTORNEY
M/S Damonte/Teglia - That the reading
of the Ordinance in its entirety be
waived and that the Ordinance be
introduced and read for the first time
by reading title only.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 211
CITY ATTORNEY
ll. Staff Report - Continued.
1st Reading/Introduction
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CERTAIN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICU-
LARLY DESCRIBED
(TF-769)
CITY MANAGER
12.
Staff Report 12/3/80 - Consideration
of Country Club Park Annexation
Policies and Standards.
CITY ATTORNEY
Councilman Addiego asked if the
language appeared somewhere else in
those Ordinances being repealed.
Assistant City Attorney Rogers res-
ponded that the language appeared in
City Ordinances, State Law and other
regulations.
A discussion followed on the Ordinance
be~ng repealed which covered switch
blades and the fact that this also
was covered by State Law.
M/S Damonte/Teglia - That the Ordinance
be introduced by reading title only.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Birkelo stated that
Council had adopted a policy to oppose
the annexation of Country Club to the
City of South San Francisco at the
LAFCO hearing unless the County was
prepared to provide funds to take
care of street replacements and
drainage needs in the area. He stated
that on December 10th there would be
a hearing of the County Board of
Supervisors on this matter, which LAFCO
had approved even with the City's
opposition to the annexation, and
asked for a decision for reaffirmation
of the City's policy or a change in
that policy. He suggested a serious
look be given to a proposed agreement
with the County whereby the City will
provide certain municipal services to
the area on a cost or fee basis. He
spoke in detail of the results of a
survey of the Country Club residents
concerning annexation, widening
streets and whether sewers should be
required.
A discussion followed on the type of
services that would be provided, i.e.,
police, fire, library and park and
recreation services.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CITY MANAGER
12. Staff Report - Continued.
(TF-858)
CITY MANAGER
Councilwoman Teglia asked the City
Manager to read the suggested terms
of the Agreement proposed by the
County Manager's Office into the
record.
City Manager Birkelo read the follow-
ing: "As an alternate to the proposed
annexation of Country Club Park area
to the City of South San Francisco,
the city and county staffs propose
the following: 1) The area remain
unincorporated. 2) The city of South
San Francisco agrees by contract with
the county to provide municipal services
to the area including library and fire
in exchange for a portion of the property
tax revenues from the Country Club
Park Area; 3) The city and county
agree not to enter into property tax
agreements for any annexations of
portions of the Country Club Park
area. 4) The city and county agree
to adhere to the proposed prezoning
policies already adopted by the City
of South San Francisco. 5) The city
agrees to extend sewer services to
the residents at the residents' cost
upon their request without requiring
annexation."
A lengthly discussion followed on
the language of the Agreement,
whether to reaffirm the policy against
annexation, sweeping services and
whether the County in the future would
upgrade the streets in the area, etc.
M/S Damonte/Teglia - To oppose
annexation.
Vice Mayor Nicolopulos stated that
from the LAFCO report it was indicated
that there were thirty five septic
tanks located in the area and wondered
what the other residents were using
for their sewage.
City Manager Birkelo stated that some
of the residents were hooked up to
the City's sewage system.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 212
CITY MANAGER
12. Staff Report - Continued.
(TF-877)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RECALL TO ORDER:
CITY MANAGER
Mayor Acosta called for a vote on
the Motion and Second.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council adjourned to an Executive
Session to discuss litigation and
personnel matters at 9:15 p.m.
The Meeting was recalled to order
at 9:40 p.m., all Council present,
no action taken.
Mayor Acosta asked if anyone would
like to comment on the Proposed
Agreement with the County on
services to be provided Country
Club Park.
Mrs. Elaine Stevenson stated that
she would wait until the costs were
established for services before
commenting on this matter.
Mr. Allen Steiner, 229 Alta Vista,
stated that he would like the Country
Club residents informed of the negoti-
ations before they were finalized.
Mayor Acosta said it should be clari-
fied as to the range of services to
be provided, i.e. such as emergency
services of police and fire.
Councilman Damonte stated that the
City would put a price on servicing
a part of San Mateo County and
it would be up to the County and the
City to negotiate. He further stated
that if the residents were unhappy
with the cost they would have to go
to the County to complain.
Mr. Wesson, 305 Alta Vista Drive,
stated he was a senior member of
Country Club Park and it was seldom
that there had been calls for police,
fire, sewage, street lighting or
anything to do with South San Francisco.
He felt that residents of South San
Francisco had been using Country Club
Park streets more than the residents.
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AGENDA
CITY MANAGER
12. Staff Report - Continued.
PARK & RECREATION
13.
Staff Report 12/3/80 recommending
adoption of a Resolution concurring
with the 1980-81 control program
under the State Litter Control, Re-
cycling and Resource Recovery Act
of 1977. (TF-991)
A RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN COUNTY-
WIDE EXPENDITURE PLAN UNDER THE
STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT
ACTION TAKEN
214
CITY MANAGER
A discussion followed on public streets,
sewage assessments, senior citizens on
fixed incomes, Proposition 13's passage
and the reduction in property taxes.
PARK & RECREATION
Director of Park & Recreation Norton
stated that this Resolution was ask-
ing the City to concur with this
program by indicating interest and
participating in the program. He
reminded Council that Saturday morning
there was to be a clean-up program
in the downtown area which would
start at the City Hall parking lot.
Mayor Acosta stated that the Downtown
Merchants Association would provide
refreshments to the participants in
the Saturday clean-up of Grand Avenue.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that
Mr. Navarra, who represents South San
Francisco on the San Mateo Litter
Advisory Committee, brought with him
a photo and a proclamation he wants
to hang on the Park & Recreation
Department's wall.
Mr. Navarra presented the proclamation
to Director of Parks & Recreation
Norton and stated that it was from
the first projects that the Committee
sponsored on litter.
Discussion followed regarding the
funding for the County from the
City and the use of the monies.
Further discussion ensued regarding
the education of the public towards
anti-litter, the importance of joint
responsibility and the planned effort
of the residents and the City working
together to maintain a clean City.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
PARK AND RECREATION
13. Staff Report - Continued.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
14.
Report from Fire Chief Drago
regarding 642 Commercial Avenue
and the question of window exits.
(TF-1121)
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Addiego:
City Manager Birkelo:
Councilman Damonte:
PARK AND RECREATION
Motion by Damonte - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 138-80
Carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Fire Chief Drago explained to Council
that he had investigated Mr. Elmore's
complaint and had forwarded a copy of
the report to Mr. Elmore and to the
City Manager. He continued to explain
that certain aspects had been re-
ferred to the Building Division and
that he had spoken with Mr. Goldman
and he was willing to cooperate by
making necessary corrections.
Mr. James Elmore, 642 Commercial
Avenue, expressed his concern that
this matter follow the guidelines for
issuance of a Use Permit.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Requested clarification as to those
receiving notices concerning the
meeting scheduled for 12/10/80 on the
South Slope.
Brought to Council's attention the
two choices for the bronze plaque
to be placed on the Grand Avenue sign
on Airport Boulevard.
Concensus of Council to choose the
top plaque.
Inquired how the drainage system
on Grand Avenue was functioning.
Director of Public Services Yee ex-
plained that no problems were anti-
cipated with the new drainage system.
However, there had been two problems
resulting from gutters being covered
during construction.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 216
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Damonte:
Vice Mayor Nicolopu!os:
Councilwoman Tegl i a:
Councilman Damonte:
Councilwoman Tegl ia:
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Informed Council that he had heard
complaints regarding the washboard
effect of the pavement on Grand Avenue.
Director of PUblic Services Yee ex-
plained that there is more work to
be done and that the project will not
be accepted as complete until the
necessary detail work is completed.
Expressed Council's gratitude for
the citizens critique meeting held
last night and the citizens' input.
Encouraged residents to shop in the
downtown area for Christmas gifts.
Expressed his concern over the un-
used newspaper stands on Grand Avenue.
He questioned when the old stands
would be removed from Grand Avenue.
City Manager Birkelo explained that
he had met with the City Attorney to
find a legal way to remove the old
stands and prevent the installation of
new stands other than those installed
by the City.
Informed Council that she had received
complaints regarding bicycle traffic
and trucks on Grand Avenue and re-
quested Police enforcement.
Chief of Police Datzman explained that
presently the Police Department was
in the process of sign corrections
which deal with the above-subject. He
continued to explain that the Police
Department was going to meet with the
downtown merchants to discuss the
truck situation.
Discussion followed concerning the
problem with U-Turns presently
occurring on Grand Avenue and other
traffic related problems.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Acosta:
GOOD AND WELFARE
(TF-1326)
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Director of Finance Anderson related
to Council that the Parking Place
Commission will provide free parking
during the Christmas season in all
the metered spaces; however, the
two hour time limit would be enforced.
Informed Council that he and Vice Mayor
Nicolopulos had attended a meeting
recently at the Italian Consulate in
San Francisco which was held to
benefit the Italian Earthquake Relief
Fund for Southern Italy. He continued
to explain that this would be a long
term plan and would assist regions
that were destroyed in the recent
earthquake. He continued to explain
that San Francisco was planning to
adopt a City in Southern Italy, Morro
deSante. He further explained that
this was being done across the United
State~ to help rebuild the devastated
earthquake areas.
Mayor Acosta indicated that the City
had sent a letter of support through
the Consulate General and read ~he
letter into t~e record~supporting
the need for aid to this shattered
community. He gave the mailing
address for those who wished to con-
tribute to this worthwhile cause.
Continued discussion ensued regarding
the drafting of a resolution by the
City Attorney's Office addressing the
spirit of this drive.
GOOD AND WELFARE
Mr. James Elmore, 642 Commercial Ave.,
expressed concerns over the answer
given earlier regarding the alleged fire
hazard located at 640 Commercial.
Assistant City Attorney Rogers explained
that the problem may not be a Fire De-
partment problem but a construction
defect which would be a Building Division
concern.
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ACTION TAKEN
AGENDA
GOOD AND WELFARE
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (TF-1464)
RECALL TO ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT: (TF-1470)
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
GOOD AND WELFARE
An in-depth discussion followed re-
garding the fire wall, whether the
fence was a fire hazard and the various
other allegations Mr. Elmore had made
in reference to the property at 640
Commercial Avenue.
Mayor Acosta adjourned the meeting to
an Executive Session at 10:37 p.m.
The meeting was recalled to order at
11:35 p.m., all Council present, no
action taken.
M/S Teglia/Addiego - That the meeting
be adjourned to Monday, December 8, 1980,
at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council
Conference Room, City Hall.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment 11:37 p.m.
APPROVED:
Barbara A. Battaya, Ci Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Ronald G. Acosta, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to
dispose of an 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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