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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1981-07-22Mayor Gus Nicolopulos Vice Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Council: Ronald G. Acosta Mark N. Addiego Emanuele N. Damonte MINUTES CITY COUNCIL Municipal Services Building Community Room July 22, 1981 AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: (Side 1 TF-O02) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLOSED SESSION: Vice Mayor Teglia arrived: RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT: (TF-O07) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ACTION TAKEN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:07 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos presiding. Council present: Damonte, Acosta, Addiego and Nicolopulos. Council absent: Teglia Recited. Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. Vice Mayor Teglia arrived at 5:15 p.m. The meeting was recalled to order at 7:41 p.m., instructions were given to Staff with respect to labor negotiations. M/S Teglia/Damonte - That the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, July 22, 1981, at 4:30 p.m., in the City Hall Conference Room, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment 7:42 p.m. APPROVED: Barbara A. Battaya, City ~erk City of South San Francisco 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 communications, 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. 7/22/81 Page 1 Mayor Gus Nicolopulos Vice Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Council: Ronald G. Acosta Mark N, Addiego Emanuele N. Damonte MINUTES CITY COUNCIL Municipal Services Building Community Room July 22, 1981 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Government Code 54956 of the State of California, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, the 22nd of July, 1981, at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: PUBLIC HEARING - Revenue Sharing Dated: July 7, 1981 G'u~ ~icolopulos, mayor City of South San Francisco AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Side 1 TF-O09 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Staff Report 7/22/81 recommending that Council consider the findings of the Staff Review Committee in its determination of secondary re- cipients of General Revenue Sharing Funds. ACTION TAKEN SPECIAL MEETING 7:43 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos presiding. Council present: Damonte, Acosta, Teglia, Addiego and Nicolopulos. Council absent: None Recited. City Manager Birkelo explained that pursuant to federal regulations and Council's policy this would be the second of two hearings held with respect to Revenue Sharing. The first had been an Administrative/Pro posed Use Hearing and the City had received 7 proposals from local or- ganizations. He further indicated the process used by Staff to determine the recommended funding for the various agencies and that the agencies had been notified of this evenings meeting and were invited to attend. 7/22/81 Page 1 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T Al K E N .ii~ .~ 5 TRI CITIES ALTERNATIVES (SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB) (TF-025) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB (TF-299) James Callahan, Executive Director of the South San Francisco Boys and Girls Club and Tri Cities Alternatives, ex- plained that he was representing Tri Cities Alternatives at this time. He explained the functions of the program which included individual, group and family counseling provided by professional counseling staff; the number of persons served in a years time; the type of referrals; the re- lationship with the Police Department and School District; the formula for fundings, etc. Discussion followed concerning the amount of funding requested; the amount the School District had given and South San Francisco's share based upon the formula given. Vice Mayor Teglia expressed concern that perhaps the monies allocated to agencies such as Tri Cities should not be coming from revenue sharing funds, but should be a part of the City's budget perhaps within the Police Department's Budget. In-depth discussion ensued involvihg the possibility of alternative long- term funding committments with or- ganizations who are addressing the on-going community needs. Further discussion followed on the needs of the community for this delinquency diversion and prevention program, the relationship with the San Mateo County Probation Department and the San Mateo County Criminal Justice Council. M/S Damonte/Addiego - To allocate $14,042.43. Carried by unanimous voice vote. James Callahan, Executive Director, briefly explained the programs and functions of the Boys and Girls Club. He indicated the other sources of funding received and the services performed. 7/22/81 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB - Continued. RECESS: (TF-381) RECALL TO ORDER: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER iTF-383) Discussion followed on the uses of the funds, the number of persons participating in the program, etc. M/S Teglia/Addiego -To allocate $4,000. Carried by majority voice vote. Councilman Acosta voted no. Mayor Nicolopulos declared a recess at 8:57 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos recalled the meeting to order at 9:10 p.m., all Council present. Ms. Ortenzia Lopez, Executive Director of the North Peninsula N6ighborhood Services, 44 Visitation Ave., Brisbane, explained the services provided by the agency, the needs of the citizens, and indicated the budget cuts which had been made with respect to federal grants and its effect upon the agency. She explained the agencies involvement with the Human Services Access System of San Mateo. Discussion followed concerning the number of persons served and the various services provided by the agency. Ms. Susan Platt, Service Specialist, stated that the Center helps client with housing, employment, food, transportation and related needs. She indicated that the recidivism rate is less than 2% for those with emergency or crisis needs. Ellis Burns, Coordinator for Human Services Access System, North County Services Center, 1024 Mission Road, stated that when a citizen applies for welfare they are referred to a member of the North Peninsula Neigh- borhood services Center and in many instances those persons are diverted to either employment or training pro- grams. Discussion followed concerning the a /22/~1 ge ~ A G E N D A A C T I O N TA K E N ~-~ NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER - Continued. FRIENDS TO PARENTS (TF-504) CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED (TF-566) effects of federal budget cuts upon the center and the rational used for the City's recommended allocation. M/S Damonte/Teglia - To allocate $15,ooo. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Carolyn Taminy, Secretary to Board of Directors of Friends to Parents, stated that as a resident of South San Francisco and mother of 10 children she was vitally concerned with the future of all children in the community, and therefore supported the principles of the Friends to Parents. She introduced Connie Mitchell, Interim Director of Friends to Parents. Connie Mitchell, expressed her gratitude to Council for the support which had been given to Friends to Parents in the past. She explained that the Center is presently serving 42 infants and indicated the number of children served within the year. She further explained that the Center was active in providing support groups for parents. Discussion followed on the number of persons serv6d; the costs of operation; humber of employees; effects on the day care center due to budget cutbacks, etc. M/S Teglia/Damonte - To allocate $7,500. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Charles Willis, 15 Escanyo Drive, spoke on behalf of the Center for Indepedende of the Disabled stating the types of services p~ovided And ifidica~ed the use of past funding. 7/22/81 Page 4 A G E N DA A C T I O N TA K E N t£~'~>~ .7 CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED - Continued. Robert Bennett, Resources Developer for the Center for Independence of the Disabled explained that services are provided in developing their independence by helping to find accessible housing, prepration of meals and job training. He indicated that within the last year 26 persons had been placed in jobs. Vice Ma~or Teglia asked how the disab]'ed were'made aware of this agency. Mr. Bennett explained that there was a newsletter that was sent to approximately 3,000 persons, which included hea]th professionals, various agencies, and clients. He indicated that a large number of persons were referred by others who at~ended the center, newspapers, and various late night talk shows. Vice Mayor Teglia further inquired if the Center had been asked or invited to comment on the City's Condominium Conversion Ordinance. with respect to the concerns of-~he di§abled. Discussion followed in which Mr. Bennett said that he would check with the Center's housing specialist. Vice Mayor Teglia requested that Staff contact the Center's housing specialist and ask for their input. Yvonne Bigelow stated that she had been referred to the Center by the San Mateo County Social Services and spoke in support of the Center and the help they had given her in leading a happy and productive life. Mayor Nicolopulos stated that President Regan had declared the Year for the Independence of the Disabled and asked that Council consider the Centers request for $4,400. 7/22/81 Page 5 AGENDA ACTI ON TAKEN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED - Continued. YOUTH BASEBALL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION (TF-654) M/S Acosta/Damonte - To allocate' $4,400. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Gene Johnson, President of Baseball Managers in South San Francisco, explained the groups budget and in- dicated that the request for $8,567 was to cover the bill which the City had presented to pay the costs for maintaining the fields, umpires for the games and the paper work that goes into maintaining the league. He stated that without the funding the fee for the players would be increased to $25.00 from the present $15.00. He continued that the services'which the City was now charging the Association had been free before the passage of Proposition 13. In-depth discussion followed con- cerning the fee charged to the players; the possibility of soliciting from the sponsor§ the additional costs; number of children participating; costs of uniforms, insurance; the services provided by the City, etc. Vice Mayor Teglia stated that she would like to see in South San Francisco something which allows for children who are unable to pay the fees to be blanketed in. She suggested that in the future perhaps a scholarship or some sort of critieria to'handle this situation pr~vately. Discussion followed on the additional funds which w6uld be required if the City were to allocate $3,500 and the sources for these funds. Councilman Damonte expressed concern that the City would become responsible for a single sport. He further stated that it was the parent's responsibility if they~wanted their children to participate in various sport activities. M/S Teglia/Damonte - To allocate $3,500. 7/22/81 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN YOUTH BASEBALL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION - Continued. GUADALUPE HEALTH CENTER (TF-843) ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, City of South San Francisco Carried by majority voice vote. Councilman Acosta voted no. Motion by Acosta - To allocate $7,500. Vice Mayor Teglia stated that she would like to wait and hear from a representative from Guadalupe Health Center before allocating funds. Motion failed for lack of a second. Assistant to City Manager Wilson stated that he would notify Guadalupe Health Center and request that a representative be present at the meeting of August 5, 1981. Assistant to City Manager Wilson indicated that since Council had identified Neighborhood Services Center, Tri Cities Alternatives and Friends to Parents as-agencies with on-going needs, he requested with Council's concurrence that they be allowed to submit their prOposal now, to 'the City Manager's office and that it be reviewed by Council during the Budget Sessions. He explained that the funding would come from revenue sharing funds and if there were questions Council could call upon the organization during the Budget Sessions for information. Concurrence of Council to proceed. M/S Addiego/Damonte - That the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment 10:47 p.m. APPROVED: City of South San Francisco 7/22/81 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of the item. Oral communications, 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. 7/22/81 Page 8 MOTION Made by: Vice Mayor Teglia Seconded by: Councilman Acosta Carried by unanimous voice vote. The SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CITY COUNCIL hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the best offer on June t9, 1981 over $4,000, under an open market procedure, for the purchase of the Qantel computer. (JUNE 18, 1981 CITY COUNCIL MINUTE ORDER) Dated: June 30, 1981 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ATTEST: