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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1980-12-17Mr. Ronald G. Acosta Vice Mayor Nicolopulos Council: Mark N. Addiego Emanuele N. Damonte Roberta Cerri Teglia AGENDA Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER (Side 2 TF-O01) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Birkelo Requested: - Add Item 12a - Communication from Mr. Frank Rebarber, Winston Manor Home Owners Association, regarding easement in that area. - Continue Item 2 to 1/7/81 meeting. PRESENTATION A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN NOONAN A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of 11/3/80 and the Regular Meeting of 11/5/80. MINUTES ~ CITY COUNCIL W. Orange Avenue Library Auditorium December 17, 1980 ACTION TAKEN Regular Meeting 7:40 p.m. Mayor Acosta presiding. Council Present: Teglia, Nicolopulos, Addiego and Acosta. Council Absent: Damonte. Recited. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. PRESENTATION Mayor Acosta stated that these two Resolutions would be heard after the arrival of Councilman Damonte. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Dennis Rosaia, Grand Avenue Merchants Association, presented a plaque to Council in appreciation for the support and cooperation in making the Grand Avenue Daze such a success. Mayor Acosta accepted the plaque and gave it to the Director of Public Services Yee to hang in his office in honor of the work performed on Grand Avenue by Mr. Yee's staff. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved. 12/]7/80 Page 1 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Staff Report 12/17/80 recommending by Motion authorization for the Purchasing Officer to advertise and sell City Surplus office furni- ture by auction. 3. Claim as filed by Ross Jewelers alleging incurred cost for the cleaning of a rug 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. ~~ 4. Staff Report 12/17/80 recommending adoption of a Resolution for a four- way stop at the intersection of Alta Mesa Dr. and E1 Campo Drive. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3812, AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTAB- LISHES CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 491 APPROVAL OF BILLS 5. Approval of the Regular Bills of 12/17/80. CITY ATTORNEY Staff Report 12/17/80 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 and that the Ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only; 2) That it be passed and adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR Item continued to 1/7/81 meeting under Agenda Review. Approved. RESOLUTION NO. 140-80 M/S Addiego/Teglia - Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To approve the Regular Bills. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Addiego did not participate or vote in the matter of the claims of Brentwood Market. CITY ATTORNEY 12/17/80 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY ATTORNEY 6. Staff Report - Continued. 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICU- LARLY DESCRIBED (TF-041) CITY CLERK Staff Report 12/17/80 recommending that a date be set to interview applicants for the Parking Place Commission and selection of a Commissioner in order that the Commission will have a quorum present in its 1981 meetings. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8. Public Hearing - Serra Vista School RZ-80-66 Staff Report 12/17/80 regarding the CITY ATTORNEY M/S Nicolopulos/Addiego - That the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the Ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - That the Ordinance be passed and adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 842-80 Carried by unanimous voice vote. CITY CLERK Mayor Acosta stated that only one application had been received for the Parking Place Commission and asked the Assistant City Attorney Rogers if the Council could appoint on the basis of the one application. A discussion followed on whether the position should be advertised and the length of time open for applicants to file. Mayor Acosta directed the City Clerk to advertise for Boards and Commissions openings and to notify outgoing members to serve until a new member had been selected for the Board or Commission. Councilwoman Teglia requested that in future the City Clerk advertise as all Board and Commission vacancies occur. So ordered. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12/17/80 Page 3 AGENDA ~ ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8. Public Hearing - Continued Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the rezoning of Serra Vista School property from "U" Unclassified to "R-I" single family residential zone. 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; 2) Intro- duce and read for the first time. 1st Reading/Introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" AND ESTABLISHING A "R-l" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (TF-108) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mayor Acosta declared the Public Hearing opened. Director of Community Development Dell'Angela explained that this tract of land was the first of seven U zoned areas of the community to achieve consistency with the General Plan. The basis of the recommendation aside from consistency it was the Commission's viewpoint that the U zone was not intended to be a permanent zone because of its vagueness. The Commission in October adopted a Reso- lution directing Staff to hold a series of public hearings on different U zoned areas of the City and Staff selected Serra Vista School as the first area to be rezoned. He continued, that Daly City was on the southside of the school and the area to the north and east is single family residential which is zoned R-1. The proposed R-1 is for low density residential and if the zoning is changed for the school this will make it consistent with the General Plan. He spoke of a letter received from Thomas J. Gaffney, Superintendent of the S.S.F. Unified School District, in opposition to the change in zoning. Councilwoman Teglia requested that the letter be read into the record. Director of Community Development Dell,Angela read the letter, dated 12/16/80 from Mr. Gaffney, into the record. Mayor Acosta asked those who wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning to step to the dais. Mr. Stan Haney, Director of Building & Grounds & Engineering for the S.S.F. Unified School District, stated that the 11/13/80 decision by the Planning Commission had been made without input from the property owner, the community, the citizens and was arbitrary in nature. 12/17/80 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8. Public Hearing - Continued (TF-217) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT He continued, asking why this matter had been pushed through the Planning Commission without allowing an extension to allow the School District to collect data to present to the Planning Commission against the rezoning. A discussion followed on the number of residents receiving notices of the public hearing which having been duly noticed the meeting could not be cancelled when the letter was received from the School Board. Councilwoman Teglia expressed surprise that the information to be compiled by the School Board on this matter was not being presented to Council this evening when a month and a half had elapsed since the Planning Commission's decision to rezone which was the item for Council action at this meeting. A discussion followed on the U zones and the ability to have high density buildings in that designation, whereas in an R-1 designation it is restricted to low density residential. Councilwoman Teglia spoke of Avalon Park and the controversy over the uses the property could be put to because it was an R-1 zone and pointed up the fact that Avalon wasa school that had been closed down. She stated that there was no guaranty that next year or later Serra Vista School would not be closed and with the U zoning the same problems might exist. Ms. Judy Dillingham, 146 Dundee Dr., expressed concern that if the school was closed and torn down, would the land then be open to development and if so she was against it. 12/17/80 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8. Public Hearing - Continued. (TF-254) (TF-274) (TF-285) Councilman Damonte Arrived: (TF-296) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A discussion followed on the criteria of notification to the residents of the Public Hearing and whether the school would remain a functional school. Mrs. Clare D'Amico, 136 San Felipe, stated that as a resident of South San Francisco she was very interested in how the school was to be zoned and felt the school belonged to everyone and not just the few that had been notified of the rezoning. She felt there should be public input on this matter and both sides should air their views. Mr. Laverne D. Jones, 204 Wicklow Dr., President of the West Winston Manor Homeowners Association expressed concern that the school would be closed with the rezoning. He stated that the Association was against any change in zoning and wanted to go on record in opposition to rezoning. He stated that this school was the youngest in the School District and that it would be a mistake if the school was closed. Mr. Alfred Romarra, ll3 Dunman Way, spoke of the high density area called Crown Colony and the shared services for the development between Daly City and South San Francisco and feared that if another high density area was built in the U zone it would deplete present services extended by the City. Councilman Damonte arrived at 8:07 p.m. Mr. Ramarra recommended that the property be rezoned as an R-1. Mr. Larry Casey, 363 Forrestview Drive, requested that the matter be continued until after the holidays to allow more residents to be informed and comment on the rezoning. 12/17/80 Page 6 220 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8. Public Hearing - Continued. (TF-359) Mayor Acosta Closed the Public Hearing: (TF-394) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ms. Darlene Herrara, 249 Longford Dr., requested more information on rezoning so that the residents would be completely aware of what is planed for the area. She stated she was against any devel- opment of the hillside owned by the School District. Director of Community Development Dell'Angela explained in detail the various zoning classifications and what they entailed. He stated that the Planning Commission had begun to rezone all of the "U" zones to conform to the surrounding neighborhoods and the General Plan and that the school was the first of the many to be rezoned. Mr. John Fazzerino, 150 Dundee Dr., stated that the residents loved the school and did not want it closed and did not want a developer to buy the property and increase the density of the area. Councilwoman Teglia stated that the City did not have any control of the opening or closing of a school and any such concerns should be directed to the Board of Trustees of the School District. Mayor Acosta closed the Public Hearing to those people wishing to speak in opposition and invited those who wished to speak in favor of the rezoning to step to the dais. Ms. Margaret King, 109 Dundee Dr., stated that she was in favor of the zone change to R-1. Mayor Acosta closed the Public Hearing and invited Council discussion. Vice Mayor Nicolopulos recommended tabling the item to allow the residents opportunity to be apprised of the facts in the matter and come forth at a later time and give them input. 12/17/80 Page 7 AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8. Public Hearing - Continued. (TF-528) (TF-559) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: PRESENTATION A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN NOONAN ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Councilwoman Teglia suggested setting a date for discussion of this item to allow the School Board to prepare arguments and the residents to be apprised of the ramifications of the zoning changes. A discussion followed on the remaining U zones to be rezoned, the Director of Community Development having meetings with the residents to inform them of the various categories of zoning and why the School Board was interested in retaining the U zone classification, etc. Mrs. Clare D'Amico suggested that the homeowners and the School Board have an open forum and invite the citizens at large to share the issues pro and con. Consensus of Council to continue the Public Hearing to 1/21/81. Mayor Acosta declared a recess at 9:25 p.m. Mayor Acosta recalled the meeting to order at 9:37 p.m., all Council present. PRESENTATION Motion by Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 141-80 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Acosta read the Resolution into the record and stated that it would be presented to City Attorney Noonan at his retiFement dinner. City Attorney Noonan expressed his appreciation to Council and the City 12/17/80 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PRESENTATION A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND PUBLIC SERVICES (TF-597) Staff Report 12/17/80 recommending adoption of a Resolution of an Agreement between John Corollo Engineers and the City to provide professional services for Water Quality Control Plant Energy Efficiency and Conservation Analysis. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION ANALYSIS 10. Staff Report 12/17/80 recommending adoption of a Resolution to award the contract for Walnut Avenue Parking Improvements, Project No. ST-80-2. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT WALNUT AVENUE PARKING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. ST-80-2 PRESENTATION for giving him the life he had trained for in the law. Mayor Acosta stated that the Resolution would be submitted to the Consul General. Motion by Damonte - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 142-80 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Acosta read the Resolution into the record. PUBLIC SERVICES Director of Public Services Yee stated that this Agreement would meet the need to conserve energy and seek alternatives to minimize operating costs and maintain an effluent that meets all requirements with a cost not to exceed $15,300.00 Motion by Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 143-80 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. Director of Public Services Yee said that this Project would increase the parking spaces through diagonal parking on a one-way street between Miller and Grand on Walnut Avenue. A discussion followed on the discrepancy between the highest and lowest bidder, a performance bond, a retaining wall, etc. Mr. Allen Weinstein, 332 Susie Way, Secretary of the Masonic Lodge asked if negotiations would be continued for the entryway for the Masonic Lodge. He expressed concern that the shortened sidewalk and diagonal parking would make entry difficult for women 12/17/80 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC SERVICES 10. Staff Report - Continued. ll. Staff Report 12/17/80 with a report on the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for the City of South San Francisco. (TF-700) COMMUNICATIONS 12. A letter from Edward J. Mulgrew regarding UP-79-525 (McDonald's) and set a Public Hearing date of 1/7/81 to hear an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on 12/9/80 which approved the Site PUBLIC SERVICES entering the Lodge in formal dress. He stated that the Lodge was willing to go along with the Project and reserve the option to come back to Council next year for a ramp or another solution. Motion by Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 144-80 Carried by majority roll call vote, Vice Mayor Nicolopulos voted no. Director of Public Services Yee presented a map on the recently completed Flood Insurance Study of South San Francisco. He stated that the study identifies the area subject to inundation from a 100 year flood and provides the elevation and depth of the flooding in those. areas and establishes an insurance rate for flood risk to properties. Ms. Mildred Wordsman, Insurance and Mitigation Division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, explained in detail what the flood insurance program consisted of and how it would be implemented in South San Francisco. An in-depth discussion followed on the flood hazard boundary map, severity of flooding in areas, the appeals period of the map, insurance impli- cations of the program, i.e., flood proofing or elevation of new structures. COMMUNICATIONS Consensus of Council to set the Public Hearing date as 1/7/81. 12/17/80 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNICATIONS 12. Continued. Plan for McDonald's with Conditions. Letter from Tom Callan requesting a Public Hearing date of 1/7/81 to hear the appeal of PM-79-182/Callan. 12a. Communication from Mr. Frank Rebarber, Winston Manor Home Owners Association, regarding an easement in that area. (TF-844) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Acosta: COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Birkelo stated he had received a letter from Mr. Tom Callan, which was not agendaized, requesting a Public Hearing date of 1/7/81 to hear an appeal of PM-79-182. Consensus of Council to set the Public Hearing date as 1/7/81. Councilwoman Teglia stated that since Mr. Rebarber was not present City Manager Birkelo should meet with him and gain more information and then agendaize the item for a later meeting. A discussion followed on the water company's responsibility in mainten- ing the easement, the Park & Recreation Department having completed repairing and restoring the irrigation system~ and looking at the restoration of the park that was on the easement before being destroyed by the water company's excavations. Councilwoman Teglia asked if the San Francisco Water Company's easement off of Hickey Blvd. had been posted to prevent motorcyclists from riding on the easement. City Manager Birkelo stated he would follow up and report back to Council. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Stated there was need for an appoint- ment on the Peninsula Library Advisory Board and that Mr. Frank was interested in being appointed and asked for Council's concurrence. Councilwoman Teglia expressed concern that there had not been an advertisement placed in the newspaper to fill the appointment. 12/17/80 Page ll AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Council Policy: (TF-962) Councilman Addiego: GOOD AND WELFARE EXECUTIVE SESSION (TF-lO15) RECALL TO ORDER: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Assistant to the City Manager Wilson stated that advertisements had been placed in the past to fill vacancies on the Advisory Board which had been to no avail. M/S Damonte/Acosta - To appoint Mr. Frank to the Peninsula Library Advisory Board. Councilwoman Teglia stated that a policy should be set for all Boards and Commissions that any vacancies on Boards and Commissions should be advertised to allow the citizens to participate. Mayor Acosta agreed with the policy of advertising for Boards and Commissions on a City level but not on a County level. Carried by majority voice vote, Councilwoman Teglia and Councilman Addiego voted no. Requested information on the notifi- cation process on Public Hearings. GOOD AND WELFARE Mr. Tom Callan stated that the State of California had passed Assembly Bill No. 2456 and would question in- depth on 1/7/81 why the City was not following the new law. Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:53 p.m. The meeting was recalled to order at 11:45 p.m., all Council present. Instructions were given to City Attorney Noonan on litigation. M/S Addiego/Teglia - That the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous voice vote. 12/17/80 Page 12 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Time of adjournment 11:47 p.m. APPROVED: 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 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. 12/17/80 Page 13