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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1981-06-10Mayor Gus Nicolopulos Vice Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Council; Ronald G. Acosta Mark N. Addiego Emanuele N. Damonte MINUTES CITY COUNCIL City Council Conference Room June 10, 1981 AGENDA Adjourned Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER: (Side 1 TF-821) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Teglia arrives. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Birkelo requested: - Add as Item 8, Change Order No. 6 for the Airport Boulevard Improvements, Project No. ST-74-2. - Closed Session for discussion of litigation and labor relations before considering Item 8. - Item 2 be heard as 6A and move other items forward. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS e Approval of the Regular Bill of 6/3/81 for Brentwood Markets. Staff Report 6/3/81 recommending con- sideration of the request for a one year extension of time to complete the work on Rare Earth Subdivision No. 1 and adoption of a Resolution authorizing the exectuion of an amendment to the Agreement. ACTION TAKEN Adjourned Regular Meeting 7:05 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos presiding. Council present: Damonte, Acosta, Council absent: Recited. Addiego and Nicolopulos. Teglia. Vice Mayor Teglia arrived at 7:10 p.m. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one chose to speak. M/S Acosta/Damonte - That the claim of Brentwood Markets be approved. Carried by majority voice vote. Councilman Addiego abstained. 6/10/81 Page 1 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 3. Staff Report 6/3/81 - Continued. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECTUION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS, RARE EARTH SUBDIVISION NO. 1 DATED 6/18/81. (TF-851) Councilman Acosta stepped down from the podium and explained that he would not participate in this matter since he rented the property adjacent to the Rare Earth property in question. City Manager Birkelo explained that this item was carried over from the meeting of June 3, 1981 and that it had been recommended that the request for additional time to com- plete the subdivision improvements be denied. He also recommended that an amendment to the agreement be con- sidered for eliminating the necessity of completing the bulb on the cul-de-sac due to the fact that annexation on that area was not possible. Director of Public Services Yee explained that he had contacted Father Robert Promey at the Church and discussed the possibility of the Church dedicating the portion of land necessary. He explained that Father Promey had indicated he would have to contact his superiors. He further explained that he had also spoken with the County regarding the bulb and that it was not the County's recommendation and that LAFCO would not grant extraterritorial juris- diction to the City. However, the County would have no objection to the City requiring the bulb under a right-of-way. Director of Community Development Dell'Angela explained that this matter had been presented to the Planning Commission and they had recommended that the time extension be denied and that the Improvement Agreement be executed. M/S Teglia/Damonte - To uphold the Planning Commission's decision of not extending the time limt. 6/10/81 Page 2 3. Staff Report 6/3/81 - Continued. Director of Public Services Yee explained that he was not clear as to the Planning Commission's approval of the agreement, but indicated their willingness to delete the bulb. Director of Cor~nunity Development Dell'Angela indicated that they had made that decision. Vice Mayor Teglia expressed concern with the deletion of the bulb at this time. Councilman Damonte withdrew his second to the Motion to uphold the Planning Commission's decision. Discussion ensued concerning the City's involvement with this matter at this time and other issues. Motion by Teglia - At this time not consider the extension of time and consideration of deleting the requirement for the bulb. Discussion followed as to whether the time element and the deletion of the bulb could be handled as two items. M/S Teglia/Addiego - To deny the extension at this time. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Addiego - To not delete the requirement for the bulb at this time. Councilman Damonte expressed concern that further information should be presented before taking action and that the matter should be held over. Councilman Addiego withdrew his second to the Motion to not delete the requirement for the bulb at this time. 6/10/81 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 3. Staff Report 6/3/81 - Continued. (TF-1060) Discussion followed concerning the rights of the developer in regard to requesting the deletion of the bulb, and if no action was taken at this time the option to later approach Council with the same request. Further discussion ensued concerning the developer's need to obtain the land needed for the cul-de-sac bulb from the Church; the possible reason- ing for the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the bulb, and the City's jurisdiction with respect to the enforcement of conditions within the subdivision agreement. David Uccelli, 520 E1 Camino Real, San Mateo, legal representative for the subdivider, explained that in March of 1980 a letter had been received from the Church indicating disinterest in the proposals which had been submitted by the subdivider: 1) for the purchase of the property; 2) to obtain the granting of an easement. Councilman Addiego asked if Mr. Uccelli would explain in detail the proposal which had been submitted for the easement. Mr. Uccelli explained that it was his understanding that a drawing of the proposed cul-de-sac, as presented to the City, had been submitted to the Church. Councilman Addiego further inquired if the Church was to receive anything for granting the easement or was it just an improvement to their property. Rodney Catalano replied that it was going to be an improvement to the property only and the subdivider would pay the expenses for putting in 6/10/81 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 3. Staff Report 6/3/81 - Continued. RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: the bulb. Vice Mayor Teglia inquired if the prior negotiations for the land had taken place during the pending question before the City of the Country Club Park area annexation. Mr. Catalano, replied yes. Vice Mayor Teglia read the letter from the Church indicating their refusal of the request to grant an easement. She further ex- plained that since that time many things had changed and that it might be in the better interest of the Chruch at this time to consider the possibility of granting an ease- ment. An in-depth discussion followed con- cerning the alternatives regarding the bulb and the time element involved relative to action being taken. Mayor Nicolopulos declared a recess at 8:02 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos recalled the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m., all Council present. Vice Mayor Teglia withdrew her Motion to not delete the requirement for the bulb at this time. M/S Teglia/Addiego - To continue this matter of condition #2, which has to do with the section of Taylor Drive and the cul-de-sac. To continue this matter for 7 days until the June 17, 1981 meeting to allow the developer time to contact the Church, to make an offer for an easement to con- struct the required cul-de-sac and to allow the City Engineer, the ability in the interim, to assess the environ- mental impact if the cul-de-sac is in fact deleted. 6/10/81 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 3. Staff Report 6/3/81 - Continued. o Discussion relating to the creation of an Industrial Development Authority. (TF-1381) (TF-1413) Discussion ensued relative to the placement of the condition concerning the cul'de-sac and the legality of that requirement. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Acosta returned to the Podium. City Manager Birkelo requested that Item 5 be heard next. Consensus of Council to hear Item 5 next. City Manager Birkelo explained that a letter had been received from Schenkers International requesting the City to consider establishment of an Industrial Development Authority to assist in the construction of a new facility within the City. He indicated that the law allowing the establishment of the authority was new and that there~were limitations, also that this ~was the first request received by the City to consider application of this law. He said that his recommendation at this time was not,to develop an Industrial Development Authority based upon~the amount of land remaining for develop- ment~ the Planning Commission and Council's concern regarding additional warehousing developments, etc. He stated that he had spoken with Mr. Lassiter, the lawyer representing Schenkers, after he had explained his recommendation to Council and had indicated that he had been involved in the formation of the law and would offer certain beneficial opportunities for the City;and ex- plained that if Council was not interested in this particular re- quest he could explain the benefits in the event of another application in the future. Mr. Lassiter, Attorney at Law, 630 North Ban Mateo Drive, San Mateo, explained that he had drafted the legislation regarding the Industrial Development Authority and also the 6/10/81 Page 6 AGENDA A C T l' 0 N TAKEN Discussion relating to Industrial Development Authority - Continued. (TF-1442) (TF-1503) (TF-1550) purpose of the law "which was designed to permit local communities to retain or induce other industries to locate within their bounds, thereby preseve an existing industrial base or facilitate the continued industrial development of those communities." He further indicated the benefits to be derived from the formation of this authority to the City, the developer and the people of the community. Tom Grossman, Industrial Realtor, 1601 California Street, San Francisco, explained that he had been involved in industrial and commercial real estate on the Peninsula for the past ten years and had been the agent in- volved with Schenkers International when purchasing their present property. He explained the history of Schenkers development in South San Francisco and their interest in the Industrial Revenue Bonds. Mr. Ehlers, District Manager of Schenkers South San Francisco office, explained the functions of his company, the growth of the company in the past seven years, their need for addi- tional space and desire to remain in the area. Vice Mayor Teglia expressed a desire for further information relating to what an Industrial Development Authority could mean for the City "in terms of what we're seeking to develop; what we're trying to attract; also in terms of what the limitations are." Mr. Lassiter responded that there is an aggregate State limit of $200,000,000 for bonds that may be issued, none of which is allocated at this time. He continued to ex- plain the application review process which included review by the Authority, City Council and the State. He con- tinued that no type of.criteria would be used to allocate the bonds to cities and counties, it Will be on:"a first come, first serve basis. 6/10/81 Page 7 AGEENDA ACTION TAKEN 20 Be Discussion relating to Industrial Development Authority - Continued. Discussion of the space allocation program. (TF-1814) (Side 2, TF-116) An in-depth discussion ensued concerning the functions of the State Review Commission in the allocation of funds; the requirements which were to be met; the source of funding and other matters. Vice Mayor Teglia requested that the matter be referred to Mr. Anderson and that an analysis be prepared. City Manager Birkelo explained the space allocation program as prepared by Staff and indicated that proposals had been submitted by 5 architectural firms. He continued, that a decision regarding the 9,000 square feet of unused space at the Municipal Services Building should be considered also. Assistant to City Manager Wilson explained the process used to derive the space allocations for the various departments. Discussion followed relating to the amount of space which would be created by relocation of the departments, the hiring of additional staff; and the requests for office space by the Chamber of Commerce and San Mateo County Supervisor Speier. Further discussion followed regarding the possibility of renting the unused space at the Municipal Services Building and a conceptual possibility, as presented by Councilman Acosta, concerning a ballot measure for a bond issue to pay off the existing bond on the MSB; possible expansion of existing Police, Parks and Recreation, and/or Senior Citizens facilities; buying of additional pro- perty and the sale or development of the property located at Chestnut and Grand. Les Davis, Executive Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, questioned whether there would be City property available for the Chamber, if rent would be charged and what the rental costs would be. 6/10/81 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 2! me Discussion of the space allocation program. (TF-144) (TF-202) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: Jim Keegan, 1244 Crestwood Drive, expressed concern that funds which were generated from the Municipal Services Building be used to pay the cost and maintenance of the building. He further inquired as to the status of the City's property located at Chestnut and Grand. City Manager Birkelo responded that the Chestnut and Grand property would be presented for either sale or develop- ment proposals in the near future. He indicated that there were other factors to be considered by Council before making a dec~,sion with respect to the unused space at the Municipal Services Building and that once the budget hearings were under way there would be alternate options available. Tony Palladino, President of the Chamber of Commerce, requested that Council advise the Chamber of their decision concerning allocation of space. Councilman Damonte explained that the City at this time did not have the space to allocate for the Chamber and if space were available at the Municipal Services Building a rental fee would have to applied. Discussion followed concerning the various alternatives available and the functions of the Chamber of Commerce. Council agreed that at this time they could not allocate space to the Chamber and that after budget hearings further options would be considered for the use of the vacant space at the Municipal Services Building. Mayor Nicolopulos declared a recess at lO:15 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos recalled the meeting to order at 10:24 p.m., all Council present. 6/10/81 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN e e 6A. Discussion of the Capital Improvement Program for 1979/80/81. Letter from the Downtown Merchants on Christmas decorations and the City's participation. (TF-330) Staff Report 6/3/81 recommending consideration of establishing a Youth Advisory Board. (TF-360) Director of Public Services Yee ex- plained that this program provides for the expenditures concerning capital improvement projects and indicated that this would be presented for action at the meeting of June 17, 1981. Discussion followed concerning the effects of Prop. 4 on the amount of appropriations for capital improvements, and the projected time for presentation of the 1981/82 Capital Improvement Pro- gram. City Manager Birkelo requested that this item be held over for budget hearings since it involved the appropriation of funds. Consensus of Council - That the matter be deferred to budget hearings. Director of Parks and Recreation Norton explained that a staff report and reso- lution had been drafted per Council's direction and requested clarification on three items: 1) design of the board; 2) which department will act as liaison; 3) who will screen the applicants. Discussion followed addressing the concerns presented. Consensus of Council that the Youth Advisory Board shall consist of a chairperson and two vice chairpersons, and that it shall divide into three sub-committeess consisting of 7th and 8th grades, 9th and 10th grades, llth and 12th grades; the City Manager's office will act as liaison; and that the screening will be done by Staff and appointments will be made by the City Council. Councilman Addiego questioned Section 8 of the proposed Resolution which stated "that the issues and agenda of the Board will consist only of those items that are of relevance to the committee. 6/10/81 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 23 6A. Staff Report 6/3/81 - Continued. CLOSED SESSION: RECALL TO ORDER: e Proposed Change Order No. 6 for the Airport Boulevard Improvements Project, Project No. ST-74-2. (TF-502) ADJOURNMENT: (TF-505) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, B~rbara A. Ba~ta~a, CitS Cler~ / City of South San Francisco Further discussion followed relating to the functions, meetings per year, remuneration of Board members and the overall importance of a Youthl Advisory Board. Consensus of Council to remove the word "only" from Section 8 of the proposed resolution. Council adjourned to a Closed Session at ll :15 p.m. The meeting was recalled to order at 12:58 p.m., instructions were given to the Acting City Attorney on matters of litigation; instructions were given to the negotiator on matters of labor relations; the proposed Change Order No. 6 for the Airport Boulevard Improvements, Project No. ST-74-2 was discussed. M/S Acosta/Damonte - That Change Order No. 6 be approved. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Acosta/Damonte - That the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment 12:59 p.m. APPROVED: G~us~col opul os, Ma~or 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. 6/10/81 Page 11