HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1983-02-02Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego
Council:
Ronald G. Acosta
Emanuele N. Damonte
Gus Nicolopulos
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette l)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION:
w
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Jean Altizio for her years of service
as a Library Board Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JEAN ALTIZIO
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Robert J. Battaya for his years of
service as a Housing Authority
Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERT J.
BATTAYA
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Margaret S. Pierson for her years
of service as a Library Board
Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARGARET
S. PIERSON
M I N U T E S
City Council
Municipal Services Building
February 2, 1983
ACTION TAKEN
7:35 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding.
Council present: Adosta, Nicolopulos,
Addiego, Damonte and
Teglia.
Council absent: None.
Mayor Teglia introduced Boy Scout
Troop 281 who gave a presentation
of colors in'ithe flag ceremony.
Re6ited.
The invocation was given by Pastor
Gilmore of Our Redeemer Lutheran
Church.
Mayor Teglia requested that Items 7
through ll be removed from the Consent
Calendar and acted on for presentation.
M/S Nicolopulos/Acosta - To adopt
Resolutions 7 through ll.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-83
RESOLUTION NO. 17-:83
RESOLUTION NO. 18-83
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AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Dennia H. Rosaia for his years of
service as a Parking Place
Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING DENNIS
H. ROSAIA
11.
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Marco Senaldi for his years of
service as a Housing Authority
Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARCO
SENALDI
PRESENTATION
BOY SCOUTS ANNIVERSARY MONTH
ANN STLUKA
ACT I ON TAZKE N
,54
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 19-83
RESOLUTION NO. 20-83
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Teglia read and presented the
Resolutions and a City pin to Jean
Altizio, Margaret S. Pierson and
Marco Senaldi. Mayor Teglia pro-
ceeded to give highlights of the years
of service and interests of Mr.
Robert J. Battaya and Mr. Dennis H.
Rosaia who were absent.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Teglia read and presented the
Proclamation to Scout Master Jim
Tideas.
Members of Boy Scout Troops 281 and
183 were introduced.
Mayor Teglia read and presented the
Proclamation to Ann Stluka.
Ms. Stluka expressed appreciation for
the honor, and commented on the im-
portant role sports had played in
her life for the past 14 years. Ms.
Stluka introduced the members of the
South San Francisco High School
Volleyball Team.
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AGENDA
PRESENTATION
GOLDEN GATE COUNCIL CAMPFIRE
GIRLS & BOYS CANDY SALE MONTN
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Birkelo Requested:
- Waiving of Closed Session before
approval of the MOU for Unit #3.
- Add Item 17a, request for Council
consideration of an extended leave.
Mayor Teglia Requested:
- Add Item 19a, Youth Government Day.
- Add Item 19b, Airport/Community
Roundtable, review of proposed Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws as modified.
Vice Mayor Addiego Requested:
- Add Item 19c, Legislative activity.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of 8/30/82, Regular Meeting
o~ 9/01/82, Adjourned Regular Meeting
of 9/08/82, Special Meeting of 9/03/82,
Regular Meeting of 9/15/82, Special
Meeting of 9/29/83 and the Special
Meeting of 10/05/82.
Staff Report 2/02/83 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 Dona J.
Wade alleging damages to her automobile
as the result of a defect in a public
street.
ACTION TAKEN
PRESENTATION
Mayor Teglia ready,and presented the
Proclamation to Miss Theresa Schall.
Miss Schall invited members of the
community to support the sale of
Campfire cookies and dried apples.
Mayor Teglia declared~a recess at
8:02 p.m.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting
to order at 8:13 p.m., all Council
present.
AGENDA REVIEW
So ordered.
So ordered.
So ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No one chose to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
So ordered.
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff Report 2/02/83 recommending
by Motion to award the contract
for the purchase of the traffic
controller for the intersection
of Baden and Spruce Avenues to
BBUDCO in the amount of $5,167.50
as the 16west responsible bidder.
Staff Report 2/02/83 recommending
by Motion to authorize the Purchasing
Officer to acquire through the State
of California Procurement Office re-
placement vehicles for the City.
Staff Report 2/02/83 recommending
adoption of a Resolution of Intention
to vacate a portion of Oyster Point
Boulevard, reserve a 10' wide gas
and electric facilities easement
and set 3/02/83 as a Public Hearing.
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE
A PORTION OF OYSTER POINT BOULEVARD
Staff Report 2/02/83 recommending
by Motion to authorize the Purchasing
Officer to acquire through the State
of California Procurement Office a
mobile sweeper for the Street
Department.
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Jean Altizio for her years of service
as a Library Board Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JEAN ALTIZIO
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Robert J. Battaya for his years of
service as a Housing Authority
Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERT J.
BATTAYA
Adoption of a Resolution commending
M~rgaret S. Pierson for her years of
service asa Library Board Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARGARET S.
PIERSON
CONSENT CALENDAR
So ordered.
So ordered.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-83
So ordered.
Removed from the Consent Calendar
by Mayor Teglia.
Removed from the Consent Calendar
by Mayor Teglia.
Removed from the Consent Calendar
by Mayor Teglia.
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AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
10.
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Dennis. H. Rosaia for his years of
service as a Parking Place Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING DENNIS S.
ROSAIA
11.
Adoption of a Resolution commending
Marco Senaldi for his years of service
as a Housing Authority Commissioner.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARCO SENALDI
APPROVAL OF BILLS
12. Approval of the Regular Bills of
2/02/83.
ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
Removed from the Consent Calendar
by Mayor Tegl ia.
Removed from the Consent Calendar
by Mayor Teglia.
M/S Addiego/Damonte - Consent Calendar
be approved with the excePtion of
Items 7 through 11.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
M/S Acosta/Damonte - To approve the
Regular Bills in the amount of
$1,196,700.98.
Councilman Acosta requested further
description of the items appearing
in the bills under Trust Fund.
Director of Finance Lipton explained
that there were several expenditures
under this category. He stated that
these monies had been provided to the
iCity by donations from private sources,
· donating money to the Parks and
Recreation Department and Library.
He explained that the monies paid
out of the trust funds were refunds
of deposits people had made, and that
it was not an expenditure of City funds.
He stated in the future, the source of
the expenditures would be identified as
trust fund and the responsible depart-
ment would be listed. Director of
Finance Lipton addressed the amounts
on the current list, stating the respon-
sible department and use.
Discussion followed on funds which were
collected by the City'~for State programs
and the possibility of charging for the
collection of these funds.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 58
APPROVAL OF BILLS
12.
Approval of the Regular Bills -
Continued.
CITY MANAGER
13.
Staff Report 2/02/83 recommending
adoption of a Resolution accepting
and approving the Memorandum of
Understanding for Unit #3, field
and office employees.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROV-
ING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING,
UNIT #3, FIELD AND OFFICE EMPLOYEES,
REPRESENTED BY AMERICAN FEDERATION
OF STATE, 'COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1569, AFL-CIO,
JANUARY l~ 1983 - DECEMBER 31, 1983
14.
Staff Report 2/02/83 recommending
adoption of a Resolution establishing
revised pay range schedules.
A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE TIME
AND METHOD OF PAYING SALARIES:
ADOPTING REVISED PAY RANGE SCHEDULES
AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Addiego did not participate
or vote in the matter of the claim of
Brentwood Market.
CITY MANAGER
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-83
Carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Acting Personnnel Director Sekulich
presented the Staff Report and
explained that the pay schedule
attached to the Resolution reflected :~
the new January 1, 1983, salary ranges
in accordance with the Unit 3 MOU and
adjusted part-time positions which
corresponded with Unit 3 classifications.
Mayor Teglia inquired if the new ranges
would address the part-time Library
personnel.
Acting Personnel Director Sekulich
indicated the salaries of part-time
personnel working equivalent to a
full-time classificationwould'be
adjusted and explained that part-time
salaries would become effective the
day following ratification by Council.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-83
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15.
Staff Report 2/0/283 recommending
a Motion to adopt the Ordinance to
Pre-Zone the Terrabay - San Bruno
Mountain South Slope Project.
2nd Reading/Adoption
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
2.1 AND 2.2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 353
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO," SECTIONS 20.12.010 AND
20.12.020 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THE MAP ENTITLED
"ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO: DATED JUNE 18, 1975, AS
AMENDED AND ADDING TO THE SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER
20.63 ENTITLED "TERRABAY SPECIFIC
PLAN DISTRICT"
16.
Public Hearing - SA-79-53/Dominguez/
Mod 1 revised Viewmont Terrace No.
5 appeal of the denial bY the
Planning Commission.
Staff Report 2/02/83 recommending:
1) Open the Public Hearing and
hear testimony; 2) Close the
Public Hearing; 3) Motion to
deny the appeal based on the 4
findings contained in the Staff
Report.
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
.Deputy City Clerk Gibson read the
'title of the Ordinance in its
ientirety.
iM/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - Towaive further
reading of the Ordinance.'
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To adopt the
Ordinance. ·
'ORDINANCE'NO~ 915'83
Carried by majority roll call vote,
Councilman Addiego voted no.
Mayor Teglia declared the Public
~Hearing open.
~Director of Community Development
Dell'Angela gave a history of the
project and explained that the
time had passed (or filing of the
tentative map and the extension
possibilities had expired. He
stated that numerous time exten-
sions had been approved in order
to allow the developer the time to
guarantee that a public road
would be buil~.
Mr. Renan Dominguez, 306 Railroad
· Avenue, explained~that his request
a revised tentative map was to allow
.staff sufficient time to review the
.modifications. He explained
the reasons for wanting to build
.a private road and indicated that it
was impossible to meet the standards
irequired by the City for a public
iroad at this time.
Mayor Teglia invited those wishing
to speak on behalf of the appeal to
step to the dais.
No one chose to speak.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
16. Public Hearing - Continued.
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Teglia invited those wishing
to speak against the appeal to step
to the dais.
Ms. Lucille Craemer, 529 Eucalyptus
Avenue, expressed concern regarding
denial of the extension for filing
the map.
City Attorney Rogers explained that
research had been done regarding
the issue of the time element for
extending the filing of the final
map. He stated that the original
tentative map had been approved
over 3½ years ago and indicated
that under the City's current
Municipal Code the map could not
be extended.
Ms. Craemer expressed concern that
permission had been granted to the
applicant to proceed with landscaping,
with the knowledge that the map was
going to expire and that Mr. Dominguez
had not been able to negotiate an
agreement with the neighboring property
owner to facilitate the abandonment
of a portion of Poplar Avenue in order
to establish a private road. Ms.
Craemer asked what actions wout!d be
taken to address the incomplete status
of the project and the erosion problems.
She stated that the residents of
Park Avenue Heights were concerned that
if an extension was not given to the
developer, further problem would result
and indicated a desir~ ,for~:a specific
and definite resolution to be reached
in this matter.
Mrs. Doris Agee, 819 Ridge Court,
exp.ressedconcern over potential
costs for maintenance of a .private
road. ..
Mayor Teglia declared the Public
Hearing closed.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 61
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
16. Public Hearing - Continued.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
An in-depth discussion followed re-
garding the current status of the
project and the unique problems
associated with the development.
Director of Public Services Yee
spoke of the importance of a proper
site design for the road.
Further discussion followed regarding
design features for a public/private
road; safety concerns and the possible
need for a retaining wall.
Councilman Acosta requested con-
sideration of the waiver of certain
permit fees if Mr. Dominguez was
to refile plans for this project.
Mayor Teglia expressed concern
that a precedent would be establis~hed
by waiving fees in this matter and
commented on the amount of time Staff
had expended on this project.
Discussion followed regarding the
fee schedule for tentative parcel
map~; fees which had been paid by
Mr. Dominguez and considering the
waiving of fees when new plans
were submitted.
Director of Public Services Yee
explained the winterization plan
which had been undertaken to pre-
vent further erosion at the develop-
ment.
Discussion fol~owed concerning the
need of the develope)r to act in an
expeditious manner in order to obtain
a plan that would meet the criteria
and safety requirements of the City.
M/S Acosta/Addiego - To deny the
appeal based on the four findings
in the Staff Report.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
17.
PubliC'Hear'ing - UP-82-627/Perry,
12 story, 220~.roomhotel with
supporting facilities and parking/
southwest corner of San Mateo and
Produce Avenues - appeal of denial
of the Planning Commission.
staff Report 2/02/83 recommending
that the Public Hearing be opened
and continued to 2/16/83 per the
applicant's request.
RECESS:
RECALL:
ITEMS FROM STAFF
17a. Request for Council consideration
of an eXtended leave, m~)OD
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
18. Apointnment to the Parking Place
Commission by Mayor Teglia.
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Director of Community Development
Dell'Angela stated that th.e applicant
had_asked for the opportunity .to submit
a revised plan of the project for the
Planning Commission's review. He ex-
plained that the Planning Commission
would consider the revised plan at their
meeting of February 10, 1983. Director
of Community Development Dell'Angela
stated that the applicant had requested
continuance of the appeal pending the
Planning Commission's decision of the
revised plan.
Mayor Teglia declared the Public
Hearingopen.
M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - To continue
the Public Hearing to February 16, 1983.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Teglia declared a recess at
9:18 p,m.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to
order at 9:30 p.m., all Council present.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Mayor Teglia requested that this matter
be considered at the end of the meeting
following the Closed Session.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Teglia read a letter which she
had written to Council expressing her
wish to place in nomination for a seat
on the South San Francisco Parking Place
Commission the name of Louis Matteucci.
Mayor Teglia spoke of Mr. Matteucci's
invovlement in the community, and
requested Council's concurrence in the
appointment of Mr. Matteucci.
Vice Mayor Addiego indicated concurrence
~nthe appointment of Louis Matteucci
to the South San Francisco Parking Place
Commission.
Councilman D~monte placediMr. Richard
Battaglia's name in nomination.
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AGENDA
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
18. APPointment to the Parking Place
Commission - Continued.
A C T I O N TA K E,'iN
ITEMS~ FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Teglia explained that the
process did not allow for a nomination
other than the Mayors ,and stated that
the appointment was made by nomination
of the Mayor with the concurrence of
Council and indicated that Council did
not have to concur with her choice.
City Attorney Rogers explained that the
Mayor, with the confirmation of the
Council could make the appointment.
He stated~,that Council could make
suggestions to the Mayor as to the
appropriate nominee for the position.
Councilman Damonte inquired
about nominating procedure.
City Attorney Rogers explained that
it was not a nominating procedure and
explained the need for Council's con-
firmation or a lack thereof.
Di~soussion followed regarding the
procedure and the past methods em-
ployed by Council when selecting
members o~the various Boards and
Commissions. Mayor Teglia explained
that the other Board where she could
nomi~nate a person/persons for appointmen~
was the Library Board and commented on
Council's prior concurrence with her
selection in that respect.
Further i~depth discussion followed
concerning the interviewing of the
applicants for the Parking Place
Commission by Mayor Teglia and the
criteria which had been'~used in
selecting Mr. Matteucci.
Councilman Nicolopulos asked what
action would be taken if a concurrence
of~the Mayor's nomination did not
occur.
City Attorney Rogers explained that
the Mayor must rethink the question
and Come forward with her next
nominatiOn. He stated!~]that Council
would oncelagain·either confirm or
deny confirmation of her selection
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AGENDA
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
18. Appointment to the Parking Place
Commission - Continued.
19.
Acquisition of the property at
901-~903 Grand Avenue - Vice
Mayor Addiego.
19a. Youth Government Day.
ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
that time.
An in-depth discussion followed re-
garding the procedure being followed
and the various concerns of Council
with the procedure.
Nomination of Louis Matteucci for
appointment to the Parking Place
Commission failed for a lack of
concurrence by a majority of three
members of the City Council.
Vice Mayor Addiego spoke of the
historical background of the property
located at 901-903 Grand Avenue. He
stated the importance of the property
as a historical landmark in South
San Francisco,and his i~nterest that
the City'.meet~with the landowner to
dis. cuss the 'possibilityof having
the property declared a historical
landmark.
Discussion followed regarding past
attempts to have certain property
declared historical landmarks; the
current zoning of the area and
rezoning the property.
Mayor Teglia requested Director
of Community Development Dell'Angela
to research the matter.
Mayor Teglia explained the purpose and
intent of the proposed Youth Government
Day, explaining that it was designed
to familiarize high school Seniors
with the affairs and operations of
municipal government; encourage future
participation in local government,
either as employees, appointed or
elected officials.
Mayor Teglia gave an outline of the
program and spoke of the involvement
of Staff and Council.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To approve
April 21, 1983 as Youth Government
Day.
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AGENDA
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
19a. Youth Government Day - Continued.
19b.
Airport Community Roundtable,
review of proposed Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws
as modified.
19c. Legislative Activities.
ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Teglia stated that the documents
for Youth Government Day would be
presented to the School Board at
their next regular meeting.
City Attorney Rogers expressed
concern with revisions regarding
the number of members constituting
a quorum and indicated that the
number of persons necessary to take
action should not be reduced.
Discussion followed concerning the
voting procedures of the Roundtable;
involvement of ALUC; City participation
in the Roundtable; actions necessary to
revise the Bylaws; and the amount of
funds to be allocated for membership
to the Roundtable.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To incorporate,
with the provision that everyone pays.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Vice Mayor Addiego explained SB142
which was a bill before the Senate
that would preempt City control of
on-premise adverti~sing signs.
Mayor Teglia and Councilman Damonte
indicated their opposition to the Bill.
Vice Mayor Addiego spoke of AB1874
regarding compulsory binding arbitration
board, which would be set up by the
State, and the Board would act on behalf
of the peaces officers working for the
State and cities.
Council indicated their opposition to
the proposed Bill and requested that
information be obtained with respect
to funding.
Vice Mayor Addiego explained AB36X,
which was a budget Bill, and commented
on first phase of the Bill which
was in regard to reverse bailout.
Vice Mayor Addiego stated that the
Bill had been modified and 2/2/83
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AGENDA
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
19c. Legislative Activities.
GOOD AND WELFARE
CLOSED SESSION:
ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
now it appears that it is not going
to be a reverse bailout situation.
Councilman Damonte stated that he had
received a letter from a South San
Francisco High School Student requesting
information on how to have Council's
term of office changed to one 6 year
term, rather than two 4 year terms.
GOOD AND WELFARE
Mr. Jake Jones, 712 E1Campo Drive,
expressed concern regarding the cross-
walk in front of the Municipal Services
Building. Mr. Jones spoke of the number
of accidents which had occurred in this
area and indicated the safety problems
which were caused because of the bus
stop at this location. He requested
that the bus stop be moved to the other
side of the street to prevent further
incidents, and/or install an arterial
at this location.
Mayor Teglia requested that an update
on this situation be given to Council
at their next meeting.
Mr. Jones commented on the number
of U-Turns which occurred in front
of the Grand Auto Store and requested
that the street be changed to a one
way since the fire station had been
moved.
Mayor Teglia requested that Director
of Public Services Yee investigate
the situation.
Mr. Jones spoke of the appointment
to the Parking Place Commission and
explained that Council should appoint
a person who is involved in business
in the area.
Council adjourned to a Closed Session
for the discussion of personnel matters,
labor relations and litigation at
10:40 p.m.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
RECALL TO ORDER:
ITEMS FROM STAFF
17a. Request for Council consideration
of an extended leave of absence for
the Public Works Inspector.
ADJOURNMENT:.!
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Ba/rb~ara A. Batta~va, City~Cleri<
City of South San Francisco
Mayor Teglia and Vice Mayor Addiego
left the Closed Session at ll:07 p.m.
The meeting was recalled to order at
ll:13 p.m., Mayor Teglia and Vice Mayor
Addiego not present, no action taken.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To deny an
extended leave of absence.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Nicolopulos/Damonte - That the
meeting be adjourned.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment ll:151p.m.
APPROVED:
~O§erta Cel~6i Teglia~/M~7~or
City of South San Fra~isco
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.
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