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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1982-05-19Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Vice Mayor Mark N. Addie§o Counci 1: Ronald G. Acosta Emanue!e N. Dan~onte Gus Nicolopulos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette l) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION: PRESENTATION A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ALPHONSE A. SEUBERT AND DEDICATING THE SOUTHERLY CREST OF SIGN HILL AS "SEUBERT GROVE" M I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL Municipal Services Building Community Room May 19, 1982 ACTION TAKEN 7:36 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding. Council present: Acosta, Nicolopulos, Addiego, Damonte and Teglia. Council absent: None. Recited. The invocation was given by Reverend Steven R. Gollnick of the Antioch Fellowship Church. PRESENTATION Chairman Rickenbacher of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented Mr. Seubert with a Resolution from the Parks and Recreation Commission in recognition of Mr. Seubert's dedi- cated service and valuable contribution to the betterment of the community, after which Chairman Rickenbacher read the Resolution into the record. Mr. Seubert expressed appreciation for the honor, and said that he would con- tinue to work toward the beautification of Sign Hill. Mayor Teglia said that the City Council also had a Resolution to be presented to Mr. Seubert. Mayor Teglia then commented on Mr. Seubert's career as a pharmacist, after which Mayor Teglia read the Resolution into the record extending the City's appreciation for the unselfish dedication with which Mr. Seubert had served the community. Mr. Seubert extended a fond thank you to City Council and said that credit 5/19/82 Page 1 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PRESENTATION AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Teglia requested: - Item 14 to be heard as Item 7a. City Manager Birkelo requested: - Add Item 13a, a report on the annual budget time table. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTATION should also be given to his wife and family for permitting him the time for his work on Sign Hill. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department Staff then unveiled a plaque which would be placed on Sign Hill and would remain there. At the request of Mayor Teglia, Mr. Seubert read the inscription on the plaque, "Seubert Grove, dedicated to the spirit of Alphonse Seubert." Mr. Seubert then introduced his sons Eric and Ed Seubert. Chairman Rickenbacher gave a special thank you to Mrs. Seubert for the con- tinued encouragement and support given to Mr. Seubert in his endeavors. Councilman Nicolopulos extended a special thanks to Captain James Swinfard for his participation in this effort. Director of Parks and Recreation Norton said that the Parks and Recreation Staff would place the plaque on an appropriate base at the opening of Seubert Grove. He stated that the public would be invited to a deciation ceremony in the near future at Seubert Grove. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. So ordered. ORAL COI~qUNICATIONS Mr. David Gonzalez, Vice President of South City Ford, 315 Airport Boulevard, stated that he was repsent- ing Mr. George Valente, President of South City Ford in regard to a letter dated May 12, 1982, requesting reconsideration of the City Council's 5/19/82 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending by Motion to deny and refer the following claims to the City's Insurance Adjuster and to the Office of the City Attorney and refuse the Late Claim. a) Application to file Late Claim and a Claim against the City as filed by Mora Murphy, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Antonio Soto alle§in§ damages incurred as the result of an automobile accident involving a City driven vehicle; b) Claim as filed by Nick L. Elchinoff, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Markling-Yamasaki Architects, Inc., alleging damages as the result of the City's and other parties' negligence or intentional misconduct in the construction, supervision, approval and inspection of a townhouse proj- ect built by J. H. Snyder in the Westborough area. c) Claim as filed by Nick L. Elchinoff, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Markling-Yamasaki Architects, Inc., alleging damages as the result of the City's and other parties' negligence or intentional misconduct in the construction, supervision, approval and inspection of a condominium project built by J. H. Snyder in the Westborough area of ORAL COMMUNICATIONS action taken previously concerning their used car sign. Mayor Teglia asked City Manager Birkelo to place this item on the Agenda for the next regular meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 5/19/82 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Staff Report 5/19/82 - Continued. c) Continued. South San Francisco. Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending by Motion to award the bid for installation of the pump and tank unit on Sign Hill to Tamal Construction in the amount of $28,232. Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending by Motion to approve the Westborough Lighting Project and authorize Staff to advertise for bids. e Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving the execution of an amendment to the existing agreement with George $. Nolte and Associates for pro- fessional engineering services in connection with Sludge Dewatering Facilities Project. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SER- VICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SLUDGE DEWATERING FACILITIES FOR THE CITIES OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN BRUNO e Staff Report 5/19/82 reconznending by Motion to accept as complete the Subdivision street improvements installed within Stonegate Drive in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement dated 7/19/78 for the "Stonegate Ridge Condominium, Project No. 3." o Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending by Motion to accept as complete the Orange Memorial Park - Parking Lot Improvements, Project No. PB-81-3. CONSENT CALENDAR So ordered. Approved. Approved. RESOLUTION NO. 51-82 Approved. Approved. M/S Acosta/Addiego - Consent~Calendar be approved. 5/19/82 Page 4 AGENDA ACT]' ON TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF BILLS 7. Approval of the Regular Bills of 5/19/82. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 14. Report from the Civic Center Subcommittee relating to the Grand Avenue Library improvements. CONSENT CALENDAR Carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS M/S Damonte/Acosta - 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. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL City Manager Birkelo said that the Subcommitte was comprised of Vice Mayor Addiego and Councilman Damonte. He spoke of the events which lead to the formation of the Subcommittee and their investigation of the feasi- bility of including the Grand Avenue Library improvements with the Civic Center Project. Councilman Damonte stated that it was the Subcommittee's recommendation to combine the Grand Avenue Library improvements with the Civic Center Project. Vice Mayor Addiego explained the rational used to reach this decision. Discussion followed concerning cost factors, repairs to be made, etc. Julian Munoz, representative of Group 4/Architecture, Research & Planning~ said that the firm had reviewed a report submitted by City Librarian Janette Engel re- garding various deficiencies she had noted within the library. The greatest deficiency which could be noted was related to personnel and user inefficiency of the building itself. He said that the building had great potential and was an im- portant building on the City Hall site and could be better utilized in terms of workability and space plan- 5/19/82 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 14. Report from the Civic Center Subcommittee relating to the Grand Avenue Library improvements - Continued. CO~qUNITY DEVELOPMENT Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending adoption of a Resolution on the annexation of the Lands of Mantegani. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION OF LANDS OF MANTEGANI TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1977 (TITLE 4, DIVISION 2, COMMENCING WITH CHAPTER 1, SECTION 35000, ET SEQ., OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE) ~~J ITEMS FROM COUNCIL ing. He commented that the exterior improvements were of a greater number in terms of the construction costs than the interior improvements; the exterior improvements were predominantly in the renovation and reroofing of the structure, which Group 4 would recommend be done prior to working on the interior. Mayor Teglia inquired what would be involved with respect to the interior work that might jeopardize the integrity of the roof. Mr. Munoz replied that "if you need to penetrate the roof structure after you have executed new work on the roof system itself, you would obviously be getting into very dangerous territory because of roof leaks and other things of that nature." He further explained the changes which would be made to the interior building and the effect on the exterior improvements once completed. Discussion ensued relative to the cost for the improvements, amount of time for construction. M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To approve the preparation of plans for the Grand Avenue Library improvements. Carried by unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Director of Community Development Dell'Angela stated that the City Attorney did not have sufficent data at this time to prepare the documents necessary. Consensus of Council to continue the item to the meeting of June 2, 1982. 5/19/82 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN FINANCE 9. Staff Report 5/19/82 recommendin§: a) Adoption of a Resolution estab- lishing a salary schedule for Parking Place Commissioners and the Youth Advisory Board. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 38-81 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND METHOD OF PAYING SALARIES; ADOPTING REVISED PAY RANGE SCHEDULES AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS (1981 )" b) Introduction of an Ordinance which establishes the Library Board of Trustees compensation: l) Motion to waive further read- ing of the Ordinance; 2) Motion that the Ordinance be introduced. 1st Reading/Introduction AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.52.070 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 2.1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 79 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH- ING A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO," AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 680, AND AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 708 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH- ING A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79 ADOPTED JULY 20, 1914" FINANCE City Clerk Battaya read the entire title of the Ordinance into the record. Director of Finance Lipton explained that the proposed Resolution would establish a pay structure for the Parking Place Commission, which had served the City since its inception without monetary compensation. He said that the Resolution would also reaffiFm the pay structure for the Youth Advisory Board members as previously acted upon by Council. He said that the Ordinance addressed the compensation for the Library Board and indicated that the City's Municipal Code presently stated that "the Library Board of Trustees shall be paid a maximum of $50 per month." He said the proposed Ordinance would address Council's intent that the Library 'Board be paid the same as other Boards and Commissions of the City, and ex- plained that this Ordinance would state "a $25 per month maximum." Mayor Teglia expressed concern that the pay schedule for the Youth Advisory Board was not consistent with the other Board and Commissions compensations, saying that the Youth Advisory Board com- pensation was set at $12.50 per meeting attended, when others were $25.00 per month. She commented that the Youth Advisory Board met once a month and therefore compensation was half what the other Boards and Commissions were paid. Discussion followed regarding the number of meetings attended by the members of the Youth Advisory Board; Council's in- tent when setting the $12.50 per meeting pay schedule when forming the Board; the responsibility level of the Board; meetings of the subcommittees of the Board; etc. M/S Acosta/Addiego - To amend the wording within the proposed Resolution 5/19/82 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN FI NANCE FINANCE 9. Staff Report 5/19/82 - Continued. to read, "Youth Advisory Board - $12.50 each per meeting of the Board or a Committee or Sub-Con~ittee thereof attended by an individual (not to exceed $25.00 per month per member)." Carried by unanimous voice vote. Discussion followed on the funding for the payment of compensation for the Parking Place Commission. M/S Damonte/Addie§o - To adopt the Resolution in amended form. RESOLUTION NO. 52-82 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. M/S Acosta/Damonte - To waive further reading of the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Acosta/Addiego - To introduce the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES 10. Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending: a) Accept a Certificate of Sufficiency from the City Clerk as required by Section 5896.7 of the Streets and Highways Code certifying that the petitions for proceedings for conversion were signed by not less than five owners of assessable land in the proposed Assessment District, owning lands constitu- ting more than one-half of the area of all assessable land with- in the proposed assessment dist- rict; and set a Public Hearing date of 7/7/82; 5/19/82 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC SERVICES 10. Staff Report 5/19/82 - Continued. b) Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to form an Underground Utility District. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT, AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE RE- QUIRE THE FORMATION OF SAID UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC SERVICES City Clerk Battaya said that Council had a memo from her recommending that action be delayed on this item pending a written legal opinion. City Attorney Rogers explained that he had met with the City Clerk pre, viously and had discussed the technicalities of the Certificate of Sufficiency. He said that he had explained at that time that the Certificate was sufficient and that it comported with the "spirit and intent of the Street and Highway Code." Mayor Teglia then asked City Attorney Rogers "in your opinion as far as the content is concerned, it is in fact correct?" City Attorney Rogers replied "sure." Mayor Teglia then asked City Clerk Battaya if City Attorney Rogers reply would be acceptable. City Clerk Battaya expressed concern that the Resolution which was proposed had not incorporated the proper wording as related to the Certificate of Sufficiency. Discussion followed regarding the incorporation of the wording into the Resolution, City Attorney Rogers indicating that the reference which had been given by City Clerk Battaya was a different standard than that which applied to the Underground Utility District. Mayor Teglia declared a recess at 8:25 p.m. Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to order at 8:40 p.m., all Council present. Mayor Teglia said that upon the advice of City Attorney Rogers the only action 5/19/82 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC SERVICES 10. Staff Report 5/19/82 - Continued. COMMUN I CAT IONS 11. Request from the South San Francisco Sister City :Committee for Council's consideration of proposed organization arrange- ments. PUBLIC SERVICES required by the Council on this item to complete it, would be for Council to act on the Resolution. M/S Damonte/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 53-82 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Bettucchi, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, explained the various documents presented to Council for future consideration. He said he would appreciate receiving Council's input so that these ideas could be incorporated into the documents before the requested Study Session at which time the documents would be discussed in depth. Mayor Teglia read a letter received from Father Joseph A. Gordon and Mario M. Gonzalez, respectfully petitioning the City Council to con- sider a request to include repre- sentatives from the South San Francisco Mexican-American community as a sub- committee of the Sister City Committee directed towards recognition of a City in Mexico as a sister City. Mayor Teglia requested that the letter be placed with the materials from the Sister City Committee and be discussed at the pro- posed Study Session. She invited other ethnic groups to submit their ideas. Mr. Bettucchi said that part of the Siter City's presentation at the Study Session would be a request to investigate the possibilities of having a sister city in Mexico. Consensus of Council that a Study Session be held on the 28th of July to discuss the consideration of pro- posed organization arrangements of the Sister City Committee. 5/19/82 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM STAFF 12. Status Report relating to the South Slope Development plans and the endangered species habi- tat conservation consultants. 13. Request for Council approval of special inspection consultants for the Gateway Redevelopment Project Phase. I. ITEMS FROM STAFF City Manager Birkelo said that he had received documents entitled "San Bruno Mountain Area Habitat Conservation Plan," Volumes I and II in draft form and indicated that these documents would be available for Council's perusal. He explained that before development of the San Bruno Mountain could proceed a permit would have to be issued from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service which would allow the taking of butterflies, recog- nizing that some butterflies might succumb to the development activities. He said that the cities of Brisbane, Daly City and South San Francisco and the County would be co-applicants in requesting the necessary permits and would be responsible for enforcing the habitat conservation requirements within their own jurisdictions. Discussion followed pertinent to the follow-up costs once the Plan was an on-going conservation plan; formation of an open space maintenance district; initial funding for the maintenance plan; annual assessments on properties to pro- vide for on-going costs of the habitat maintenance; responsibilities of the cities involved and the County. City Manager Birkelo explained that in compliance with the special conditions of Phase I of the Precise Plan of the Gateway Project applications had been submitted for the special inspection relating to the security provisions of the project and the high rise fire package. He said that the Police Department had solicited proposals from three firms for the security issue and that two had been received. He said that it was his recommendation and that of the Police Department that tentative approval be given to the Burns Integrated Systems Corporation. Mayor Teglia commented on the selection of a firm for the fire inspections. 5/19/82 Page ll AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM STAFF 13. Request for Council approval of special inspection consultants for the Gateway Redevelopment Project Phase I - Continued. 13a. Staff Report 5/19/82 recommending approval of delaying submission of the annual budget for fiscal year 1982-83 until the anticipated re- ceipt of State Subventions is known. ITEMS FROM STAFF City Manager Birkelo said that Staff was requesting preliminary approval of the selections and indicated that the security provision of the project was the only area of the project that had not been checked by a consultant. He said that the agreement for the fire package would only deal with the field inspection as the project progresses. Discussion followed concerning the Burns application for the security system and the FPE Group for the fire package. M/S Damonte/Acosta - To approve the Burns Company and the FPE Group. Carried by unanimous roll call vote. City Manager Birkelo said that Staff had agreed with Council earlier in the year that the budget schedule would be advanced this year and would be presented for consideration by June, permitting consummation of the MOU's with various bargaining units as close to July 1, 1982 as possible. He said that the City had been working toward that goal, however, the City has learned through a legislative bulletin from the League of California Cities which indicated that the State Legislature is contemplating the taking away of bailout funds, eliminating motor vehicle in lieu subvention, cigarette taxes and keeping these funds for State purposes. He commented on the potential revenue shortages and requested that Council allow additional time for submittal of the budget for consideration; allowing reevaluation of the budget as it was set up~-and also to find out what the State proposes. He further requested that Council endorse a vigorous effort on the City's part to try and convince the legislative representatives "that the State should not try to solve its fiscal problems on the back of local government agencies by withdrawing traditional City revenues that go well 5/19/82 Page 12 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM STAFF 13a. Staff Report 5/19/82 - Continued. ITEMS FROM STAFF beyond the amount of bailout that had been tendered to these agencies follow- ing the adoption of Proposition 13." He said that "in light of the tightness of th~ revenue situation that I intend to take some immediate steps to curtail expenditure levels to those that we feel are absolutely necessary and this among other things will include a freeze on non-essential vacant positions that we may have at the moment and we will also be looking at various projects that we have in the mill evaluating them in terms of our fiscal advantage to move as originally projected or to defer the project for some reason down the road." Councilman Acosta stated that the State of California's constitution mandated that the State have a balanced budget, and that Proposition 13 mandated that cities and/or districts other than special districts before they could receive additional funds must have a 2/3 majority of its voters to increase its taxes. Councilman Nicolopulos said that several weeks prior, he and City Manager Birkelo had attended a march on Sacramento and that they had spoke with legislators concerning this matter. Mayor Teglia commented on cuts which the cities had taken since Proposition 13 and said that government had made an incredible effort to trim expenditures and continue to serve the public. An indepth discussion followed concerning the budget costs relevant to salaries; contacting of local representatives in the State Legislature; meeting with labor representatives of the various units; advising employees of what the State was proposing. 5/19/82 Page 13. AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM STAFF 13a. Staff Report 5/19/82 - Continued. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 14. Report from the Civic Center Subcommittee relating to the Grand Avenue Library Improve- ments. 15. Annual appointment of Committee Representatives and Alternates. Mayor Teglia: ITEMS FROM STAFF Mayor Teglia requested that labor representatives meet with City Manager Birkelo and herself to explain the action proposed by the State and enlist assistance. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Heard after Item No. 7. Mayor Teglia presented a brief description of the committees and commented on the appointments. Councilman Nicolopulos said that he would like to serve as a member of the City's Transportation Committee, which is in the formation process, with the Mayor's concurrence. Mayor Teglia said that the Transportation Committee had not been formalized but she would like to obtain additional infor- mation. She indicated to Councilman Nicolopulos that in the event the Committee was formed that she would desire his participation considering his past experience. M/S Acosta/Damonte - To approve the appointments. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Read a letter from Bob and Helen Cain, thanking Council for the in- stallation of 3 way Stop signs and 3 way cross walks for the Ramona and Spruce Avenue entrances to Francisco Drive and the Francisco Terrace track. Commented that she and Councilman Nicolopulos had met with members of the South San Francisco Historical Society who had gathered money and promises of donations, in time, material, material and labor to 5/19/82 Page 14 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Tegl i a: Councilman Acosta: Councilman Damonte: GOOD AND WELFARE ADJOURNMENT 16. Request to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, May 25, 1982, at 4:30 p.m., at the City Council Conference Room, City Hall for a closed session to discuss labor relations. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL move the historical sidewalk from Linden Avenue to Miller Avenue near All Souls Church. She said that the Society had $4,000 in funds and committments for concrete and other materials and had requested City workers do the actual moving of the sidewalk. She indicated that the information had been submitted to the Director of Public Services and that he would pre- pare a report for Council on this matter. Commented on the Stop sign on Chestnut Avenue near the railroad crossing, and indicated that the sign was no longer evident. Director of Public Services Yee said that the sign had been stolen. Questioned if there was a new signal box at the intersection of Gellert and Westborough Bouelvards. Director of Public Services Yee said that a new signal box would be in- stalled in the near future. Commented on the traffic signals at Railroad and Linden Avenues. GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. ADJOURNMENT City Manager Birkelo requested the date for adjournment be changed to Wednesday, May 26, 1982. M/S Nicolopulos/Acosta - That the meeting be adjourned to Wednesay, May 26, 1982, at 4:30 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment 9:30 p.m. 5/19/82 Page 15 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: ara A. B_a'~/~aya, City 'Clefk' City of South San Francisco ~oj~er~a berr~ eg la, ~yor City of South San Fraddisco 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 are available for inspection, review and copying. 5/19/82 Page 16