HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1982-02-17Mayor 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
February 17, 1982
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER: (Side 1 TF-O03)
INVOCATION:
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Birkelo requested:
- Add Item No. 24 Appointment to
the Library Board.
- Add Item No. 25 Progress Report
on Brentwood Parking Lot Assess-
ment District
PRESENTATION
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN PENNA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(TF-037)
ACTION TAKEN
Recited
8:23 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos presiding.
Council present: Damonte, Acosta, Teglia
Addiego and Nicolopulos~
Council absent: None.
Pastor Dave McClellan, First Assembly
,Church, gave the invocation.
AGENDA REVIEW
So ordered.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Nicolopulos presented the
Resolution to Mr. John R. Penna,
after which Mayor Nicolopulos read
the Resolution into the record.
John R. Penna thanked the City Council
and expressed his appreciation for
the opportunity to serve.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Stowe, Western TV Cable, presented
a check in the amount of $44,908.79,
for the annual franchise fees. He
stated there had been a 37% increase in
the franchise fees this year.
Mayor Nicolopulos inquired about color
television.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ORAL COMMUN I CAT IONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the Regular 10/21/81
Meeting, Special 10/27/81 Meeting,
Special 10/28/81 Meeting, Special
10/28/81 Meeting, Special 11/2/81
Meeting, Special 11/4/81 Meeting
and the Regular 11/4/81 Meeting.
2. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to deny and refer the
following claim to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the
Office of the City Attorney:
Claim as filed by Marilyn Morris
alleging damage to her car when
she drove across a floo~ded street.
3. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to deny and refer the
following claim to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the
Office of the City Attorney:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Stowe answered that it was felt that
the black and white picture was adequate,
however two tests had been made in
color and the expense was high. 'He
said that all the money was used to
upgrade the system but he would like to
get input from Council about the
desirability of color TV. He stated
that the intention was to upgrade the
quality of the service and hoped that
someday would be able to put color
equipment in use.
Mayor Nicolopulos inquired about the
possibility of expanding the service.
Mr. Stowe answered that he hoped that
the City and Western Cable could, in
the future, work together to activate
a Government channel. He then talked
about the advantages of color TV, making
it more attractive and improving the
ratings.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved
So ordered
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AGENDA
A:C.T I 0 N _TAA K E N
CONSENT CALENDAR
Claim as filed by Debra Reynolds
alleging damage to her car as a
result of an accident involving
a South San Francisco Police)
Department vehicle.
4. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to deny and refer the
following claim to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the
Office of the City Attorney~
Claim as filed by Sylvia Guerrero
alleging damages as the result of
raw sewage backing up into her
residence. ~g2<~</
5. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to accept the 1981-82
Street Resurfacing Program, Project
No. ST-81-1 as
complet:.~._~
6. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to deny and refer the
following claim to the City's
Insurance Adjuster and to the
Office of the City Attorney:
Claim as filed by California
State Automobile Association on
a subrogated claim of Odeh Balat,
alleging damages incurred as the
result of an accident on Airport
Boulevard in a constructi zone.
7. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to set a Public Hearing
date of 3/3/82 to consider Amend-
ments to Title 2() of the Municipal
Code and Section 6 of the Zoning
Ordinance relating to Variances.
8. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to set a Public Hearing
date of 3/3/82 to consider Amend-
ments to Section 20.66 of the
Municipal Code and Section 4.4 of
the Zoning Ordinance relating to
PCM Zone District.
CONSENT CALENDAR
So ordered
So ordered
So ordered
So ordered
So ordered
So ordered
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
' 11.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
adoption of a Resolution approving
the installation of a 3-way stop
at Francisco Drive and Terrace
Drive and Francisco Drive and
Ramona Avenue.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 3812, AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTA-
BLISHES CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 11.28
OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICI-
PAL CODE.
lO. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to authorize the Purch-
asing Officer to advertise for
bids for the sale of surplus city
vehicles.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to authorize the Purch-
asing Officer to advertise for
bids for the purchase of microfilm
services for the Building Department.
12. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to award the bid for
Orange Memorial Park playground
apparatus #1 to Miracle Recreation
Equipment Company~~
13. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to award the bid,for
Orange Memorial Park playground
apparatus #2 to David F. O'Keefe Co.
14. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to accept the traffic
signal improvements at Hickey and
Junipero Serra Blvds Project No.
TR-80-1 as complete in accordance
with the approved plans and spec-
ifications
15. Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
adoption of a Resolution approving
the installation of a 3-way stop
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 23-82
So ordered
So ordered
Removed from the Consent Calendar
by Mayor Nicolopulos
Removed from the Consent Calendar
by Mayor Nicolopulos
Approved
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Staff Report 2/17/82 - Continued
at Chapman and Randolph Avenues
and Madrone and Randolph Avenues.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 3812, AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTA-
BLISHES CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 11.28 OF
THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL
CODE L~~
12.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to award the bid for
Orange Memorial Park playground
apparatus #1 to Miracle Recreation
Equipment Company.
(TF-090)
CONSENT CALENDAR
RFSOIIJTT.QN~O. 24-82
M/S Addiego/Damonte -Consent Calendar
to be approved with the exception of
Items No. 12 and No. 13.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Nicolopulos expressed concern
about adverse publicity in relation to
wooden equipment.
Director of Parks & Recreation Norton
acknowledged there had been some
accidents, for instance in Half Moon
Bay. In general, accidents have been the
result of improper installation which
caused dry rot around the bottom. He
stated that the precautions were taken to
write into the specifications that the
equipment be installed by a Certified
Engineer, plans be submitted prior to the
installation, and that there will be
safety inspections after installation
and on-going inspections thereafter.
Mayor Nicolopulos inquiredas to the life
expectancy of this wooo equipment.
Director of Parks & Recreation Norton
stated that the life expectancy was from
15 to 20 years. He stated that the
equipment #1 was a basic all-metal
frame and distributed material showing
the equipment.
Discussion followed as to the kind of
maintenance program needed for the
existing structures, the quality of wood
used and the reputation of the company
recommended for the award of bid.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
12. Staff Report 2/17/82 - Continued
13.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
by Motion to award the bid for
Orange Memorial Park playground
apparatus #2 to David F.O'Keefe Co.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
16. Approval of the Regular Bills of
2/17/82
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
17.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
introduction of an Ordinance which
amends the Planning Commission
Ordinance No, 710; 1) Motion to
waive further reading of the
Ordinance; 2) Motion to intro-
duce the Ordinance.
1st Reading/Introduction
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
2.56.040 OF THE SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 710
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH
ING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION"
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Teglia/Acosta - To award the bid
to Miracle Recreation Equipment Company.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Damonte expressed concern
about the possibility of splintering
and the danger of redwood splinters.
Director of Parks & Recreation Norton
answered that all wood parts would be
rounded and finished with a paraffin
wax mixture which is supposed to
prevent splintering.
M/S Teglia/Damonte - To award the bid
to David F.O'Keefe Company.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
M/S Teglia/Addiego - To approve the
Regular Bills.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Addiego did not participate
or vote in the matter of the claim
of Brentwood Market.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City Clerk Battaya read the entire
title of the Ordinance aloud.
Director of Community Development
Dell'Angela explained this was to change
the election of the Chairman,
Chairman pro-tem and the Secretary from
a May meeting to a January meeting.
Vice Mayor Teglia stated that it was
her understanding that the Secretary
was tile Director of Community Development
and was not voted upon.
Director of Community Development
Dell'Angela explained that that was the
language in the original Ordinance.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
17. Staff Report 2/17/82 - continued
FINANCE
18.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommendin9
adoption of a Resolution amending
the 1981-82 Operating Budget to
reflect several Memorandum of
Understanding Agreements and the
Civic Center Renovation Project.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT
O-l, 1981-82 OPERATING BUDGET.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Discussion followed about the way
Council appoints Secretaries to Boards
and Commissions.
M/S Damonte/Acosta - To waive further
reading o~ the Ordinance.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Damonte/Addiego - To introduce the
Ordinance.
Councilman Acosta asked whether this was
passed by the Planning Commission with
knowledge of what was taking place.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
FINANCE
Director of Finance Lipton explained
this was to increase the appropriations
for Personnel Services to reflect
Memoranda of Understanding provisions.
Funds were to come from General Fund,
Sewer Fund, Parking District Fund and
Common Green Fund Reserves. He said
this provided also for the transferring
of $1,000,000.00 from Revenue Sharing
Fund to Capital Improvement Fund for the
Civic Center Renovation Project. He
stated that as of July 1, 1981 the
Revenue Sharing Fund had $1,400,000.00,
and the the Revenue Sharing was expected
to be $700,000.00 for this year. He
added that the City had allocated
$300,000.00 to various projects and the
interest income was expected to be in
excess of $200,000.00, meaning that as
of June 30, 1982 the Fund would have abou'
$2,000,000.00. He added that there was
a requirement to spend these funds within
2 years after receiving them.
M/S Addiego/Te§lia - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-82
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
POLICE
19.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
adoption of an Ordinance regulat-
ing certain exposures of the
human body; 1) Motion to waive
further reading of the Ordinance;
2) Motion to adopt and pass the
Ordinance.
2nd Reading/Adoption
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER lO.lO
ENTITLED "REGULATIONS PROHIBITING
CERTAIN EXPOSURES OF THE HUMAN
BODY" TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL CODE
20.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
adoption of an Ordinance regulating
massage parlors and public bath-
houses; 1) Motion to waive further
reading of the Ordinance; 2)
Motion to adopt and pass the
Ordinance.
2nd Reading/Adoption
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER lO.16
~/~.~ENTITLED "REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE
PARLORS, MASSAGE SERVICES AND
PUBLIC BATHHOUSES" TO THE SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
21.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
adoption of a Resolution setting
fees for the issuance of permits
for massage parlors and similar
businesses.
~~ A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR
~-~~ THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO MASSAGE
PARLOR AND BATHHOUSE OWNERS AND
OPERATORS, MASSAGE TECHNICIANS,
EMPLOYEES OF MASSAGE PARLORS
AND BATHHOUSES AND FOR SALE OR
TRANSFER OR INTEREST IN MASSAGE
PARLORS OR BATHHOUSES
POLICE
City Clerk Battaya read the entire
title of the Ordinance aloud.
M/S Teglia/Addiego - To waive further
reading of the Ordinance.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Teglia/Addiego - To pass and
adopt the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 890-82
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
City Clerk Battaya read the entire
title of the Ordinance aloud.
M/S Teglia/Damonte - To waive further
reading of the Ordinance.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Teglia/Damonte - To pass and
adopt the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 891-82
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Teglia/Damonte - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-82
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
22.
Staff Report 2/17/82 recommending
adoption of a Resolution authori-
zing execution of an Agreement
between the City of South San
Francisco and the San Mateo County
Flood Control District. to provide
for the construction of facilities
in the Colma Creek Flood Control
Project.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN MATEO
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
(TF-226)
ITEMS FROM STAFF
23.
Requesting a Motion to approve an
Indemnity Agreement with Guy F.
Atkinson Co.
24.
25.
Library Board appointment
due to the resignation of
Dr. Monika Kehoe. ~_~E~9~
Progress Report on the Brentwood
Parking Lot Assessment District.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Director of Public Services Yee
explained this was a project to enlarge
the box culvert at Orange Avenue and
Colma Creek. He pointed out an exhibit
attached to the Staff Report showing
the area that the County would take in
fee as well as in maintenance after the
project was completed.
M/S Teglia/Damonte - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-82
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
City Manager Birkelo explained that this
was the Indemnity Agreement the Guy F.
Atkinson Company requested for the use
of their spray paint building.
Councilman Addiego asked if this might
be a good time for an update on the
project. Consensus to get an update
at the next meeting,
M/S Teglia/Addiego - To approve the
Indemnity Agreement.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council balloted and City Clerk
Battaya tallied the vote and announced
the appointment of Nancy Hale to the
Library Board,
Councilman Addiego stepped from the
podium at 9:10 p.m. and did not take
part in the proceedings.
City Manager Birkelo recounted a brief
history of the Brentwood Parking Lot.
He stated that the Engineering Division
had completed the preliminary plans and
had updated the cost estimates. He was
now forwarding same to the City Attorney
for instituting the Assessment proceeding~
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM STAFF
25.
Progress Report on Brentwood
Parking Lot Assessment District -
Continued.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Acosta:
Vice Mayor Teglia:
Councilman Damonte:
ITEMS FROM STAFF
He pointed out that the cost estimates
were about 50% higher than anticipated
and that there would be a Public Hearing
on the subject in the future.
Vice Mayor Teglia inquired about the
increase in cost.
City Manager Birkelo stated it was an
increased estimate from $22,000.00 to
$38,000.00 due to requirements for
irrigation systems and landscaping.
He added that he would inform the
property owners about the proceedings.
Consensus of Council to instruct City
Manager Birkelo to proceed.
Councilman Addiego returned to the
podium at 9:15 p.m.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Acosta reported on items
discussed the previous day at a meeting
of the Oyster Point Marina Advisory
Board, one being the use of PBC plastic
pipes in the City and the Plumbers'
opposition to it, the other being the
installation ef public restrooms at
the Marina.
Councilman Acosta reported on the
meeting of the Airport Land Use
Commission and the approval of construct-
ion of hotels near Runway #1.
Vice Mayor Teglia.admitted there was
very little that could be done to stop
these developments, but that the City
of South San Francisco was on record
as being against them.
Councilman Damonte added that the Marina
Advisory Board voted to provide unarmed
security guards, also that there was a
need for an interpretation of segments
of the Joint Powers Agreement.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Continued.
Vice Mayor Te§lia:
Mayor Nicolopulos:
GOOD AND WELFARE
(TF-447)
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
City Manager Birkelo said that he would
review the Joint Powers Agreement with
the City Attorney.
Vice Mayor Teglia inquired about the
Rod and Gun Club.
Councilman Damonte answered that the
Club would be on a month to month lease
basis until a bid is received on the
piece of property and then the Club
will have a year to move.
Mayor Nicolopulos asked to possibly
have an update on Commissions at the
next meeting by Council Liaison.
Mayor Nicolopulos expressed best wishes
for recovery to Aldo De Tomasi who was
in the hospital.
GOOD AND WELFARE
Jake Jones, 12 E1Campo Drive, complained
the P G & E had not answered calls on the
week-end for emergency service.
Mayor Nicolopulos instructed City
Manager Birkelo to investigate and give
a written response.
Mr. Jones also expressed his concerns
about pit bulldogs and other kinds of
dogs running free in the streets and
threatening! residents.
Discussion followed regarding the
recently passed Ordinance on animal
control and whether the City should
take action against dog owners.
M/S Acosta/Damonte - That the meeting
be adjourned.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ADJOURNMENT:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Time of adjournement 9:50 p.m.
APPROVED:
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.
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