HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1983-02-16Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego
Council:
Ronald G. Acosta
Emanuele N. Damonte
Gus Nicolopulos
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
February 16, 1983
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER (Cassette 1)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATION
Chinese New Year , Year of the Boar
Franchise Payment Western TV Cable.
Friends and Parents Membership
Campaign.
ACTION TAKEN
7:55 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding.
Council preSent: Acosta, Nicolopulos,
Addiego, Damonte and
Tegl i a.
Council absent: None.
Presentation of colors was made by Cub
Pack No. 296, as led by Mr. Tarantino,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The invocation was given by Reverend
McFarland of the First Assembly of God
Church.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Teglia presented the Proclamation
to Mr. Yee, Northern Peninsula Chinese
Society, in honor of Chinese heritage.
Mr. Yee presented gifts of fortune
cookies to the City Council after
explaining the twelve animals used in the
Chinese Calendar.
Mr. Jim Stowe presented a check in the
amount of $51~864.25 which he stated
represented 21~% of the Cable TV revenues
for the year. He stated that Cable TV
would televise the Youth Government Day
mock City Council meeting on 4/21/83.
Ms. Connie Mitchell, Executive Director
of Friends to Parents, accepted the
Proclamation given by Mayor Teglia and
explained in-depth the services provided
by the agency.
Ms. Carolyn Tamani, Board of Directors,
stated that in the current drive to raise
funds for Friends to Parents that the
first donation had been made by Mayor
Teglia and encouraged everyone to contri-
bute to this worthy cause.
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
PRESENTATION
SAMTRANS Industrial Park Transpor-
tation Day. 60~
E1 Camino High School Close-Up .
Program. ~ / ~(
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Birkelo requested:
- Add Item 18a. which was a
request for a leave of
ab sence.
- Remove Item 11 in that the
application had been with-
drawn by the appell ant.
- Add as Item 11, consideration
of the restoration of 901-903
Grand Avenue.
ORAL COMMUN I CAT IONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of 10/06/82 and the Adjourned
Meeting of 10/12/82.
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Staff Report 2/16/83 reco~
mending by Motion to deny and
refer the following claims to
the City's Insurance Adjuster
and to the Office of the City
Attorney: Claim as filed by
a) Claim as filed by Aurelio
Yniguez alleging damages
PRESENTATION
Ms. Carolyn Frenzie accepted the
Proclamation from Mayor Teglia and
encouraged active support of the service
from the community,
Eleven students expressed appreciation to
the City Council for the donation which
allowed the students to tour Washington.
AGENDA REVIEW
So ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Frank Hynes, Crocker Bank, spoke on
behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and
stated that there would be a meeting at
the Grosvenor tomorrow at 8:00 aim. to
discuss a community calendar for activi-
ties involved in the 75th Anniversary
celebration.
Mayor Teglia stated that September 19,
1983 would be the 75th anniversary of the
City's incorporation and that the Chamber
was establishing a master file of all of
the organizations who would participate
after registering with the Chamber.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved
2/16/83
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Staff Report- Continued.
and injuries arising from a
citation issued by the
South San Francisco Police
Department.
b)
Claim as filed by Mark A.
Hopkins and Craig M.
Hopkins, alleging false
arrest and damages as the
result of alleged viola-
tions of CA Vehicle Code s28.
Staff Report 2/16/83 recom-
mending that 4/06/83 be set as
a Public Hearing date for con-
sideration of the General Plan.
e
Staff Report 2/16/83 recom-
mending adoption of a Resol-
ution approving Amendment 0-2
for the 1982-83 Operating
Budget.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMEND-
MENT 0-2 1982-83 OPERATING
BUDGET
Staff Report 2/16/83 recom-
mending by Motion to authorize
the Purchasing Officer to adver-
tise for the purchase of two
Street Sweepers.
Staff Report 2/16/83 recom-
mending by Motion to authorize
the Purchasing Officer to
acquire through the State of
California Procurement Office
one trailer mounted brush
chipper Model FMC C-16T and one
19700 GVW Ford F600 cab and
chassis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
So ordered.
So ordered.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-83
So ordered.
5/5
So ordered.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To approve the
Consent Calendar.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Approval of the Regular Bills
of 2/16/83.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Staff Report 2/16/83 recom-
mending adoption of a Resolution
supplementing and clarifying
the findings in Resolutions
139-82 and 140-82 for the adop-
tion of the San Bruno Mountain
Area Habitat Conservation Plan
and reviewing the EIR and the
EIR assessment.
A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING AND
CLARIFYING FINDINGS IN
RESOLUTION NOS. 139-82 AND
140-82 REGARDING ADOPTION OF
THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN AREA
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN AND
REVIEWING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
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Public Hearing- UP-82-640/
Straw Hat Restaurant Corp -
appeal by Mr. Konopaski of the
approval by the Planning
Commission to allow a proposed
video game arcade with 15
amusement devices in the
Westborough Square Shopping
Center at 2262 Westborough
Boulevard,
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ACTION TAKEN
APPROVAL OF BILLS
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To approve the
Regular Bills of 2/16/83 in the amount of
$986,810.35.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Vice-Mayor Addiego did not participate or
vote in the matter of the claim of
Brentwood Market.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City Planner Gorny stated that adoption
of the Resolution was necessary to
correct adverse impacts created by the
project and that Daly City and the Board
of Supervisors had previously adopted a
similar Resolution.
M/S Acosta/Damonte - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-83
Carried by majority roll call vote,
Addiego voted no.
Director of Community Development
Dell 'Angel a stated that the Planning
Commission considered the application by
the Straw Hat Pizza for an arcade at the
restaurant which had been approved sub-
ject to specific conditions. He stated
that the applicant was proposing
installation of 15 video games which
would be located in an enclosed room
within the restaurant. He commented on
the concerns which had been expressed by
the public with regard to juveniles
loitering, vandal ism, littering and
burglary at the Shopping Center. He
stated that a special condition had been
required by the Planning Commission in
that the closing of the gate near the
breezeway adjacent to the appellant's dental
office be the responsibility of the Straw
Hat Restaurant manager.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
9. Public Hearing- Continued.
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Director of Community Development
Dell 'Angela explained that the Planning
Commission had also conditioned the pro-
posed video arcade by restricting its use
to patrons of the restaurant only. He
stated that the extensive conditions
established by the Police Department in
their memorandum of November 18, 1982,
would serve to control and restrict the
use to prevent further problems.
Mayor Teglia declared the Public Hearing
opened and invited those wishing to speak
on behalf of the appellant to step to the
dais.
Dr. Ronald Konopaski, 2276 Westborough
Boulevard, expressed concern regarding
the proposed use and spoke of the current
juvenile problem in the shopping
center, and the sale of narcotics. He
indicated that the additional video games
proposed by Straw Hat Pizza would
encourage further juvenile participation
in the Center. He requested stronger Police
enforcement in the area and that a propo-
sal be submitted to the merchants
outlining strategies in which they could
work to solve the current juvenile
problems, including a study of video
games. He stated that if Council were to
approve the application for the Use
Permit, that they include a condition
that Straw Hat Pizza provide outside
security patrol during the hours that the
video games were being operated. Dr.
Konopaski read a letter from Mr.
John Anderson, Westborough Square
Hardware, 2234A Westborugh Boulevard,
expressing his opposition to the video
games requested by Straw Hat.
Mr. Bob Albright, 2501Albright Way,
expressed concern regarding the rude
manner the youths who frequented the
Shopping Center conducted themselves when
patrons were shopping and commented on
the amount of crime in the area.
Mayor Teglia invited those wishing to
speak in opposition to the appeal to step
to the dais.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
9. Public Hearing - Continued.
RECESS:
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. James Chow, Straw Hat Architect,
stated that he had designed the concept
of the fun station and that the issue of
eliminating undesirable elements that
would come to the business had been para-
mount in his mind. He stated that the
intent of the fun station was to provide
an area for the customers to entertain
their families during the preparation of
the pizza.
Mr. Rudy Guzman, Straw Hat Peninsula
District Manager, commented on the
problems which had existed in the
Westborough Shopping Center when he first
came into the area in 1978, and spoke of
the willingness of the Company to work
with the other merchants in the area for
the overall good.
Discussion followed as to the growth in the
number of video games in the area; amount
of profit to be made from the games, etc.
Mr. Luigi Latorella, Straw Hat Manager
commented on the rapid response by mem-
bers of the Police Department whenever he
had requested their assistance and com-
mented that the problems which existed in
the Shopping Center were not as a result
of the activities within the Pizza Parlor
but were caused by those persons
loitering in the Center.
Mayor Teglia declared the Public Hearing
closed.
An in-depth discussion followed con-
cerning the juvenile problem in the
Westborough area, which had been a
problem for many years; the methods
used by the Police Department to curb
incidents within the Shopping Center;
types of crimes which were committed; and
the number of persons who were attracted
to the pizza parlor because of the video
games.
Mayor Teglia declared a recess at 10:05
p.m.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
9. Public Hearing - Continued.
RECALL TO ORDER:
10.
Public Hearing- GP-83-22/
RZ-83-76 - DeNardi appeal of
the P1 arming Commission's
denial of a proposed General
Plan Amendment and a rezoning
application at the southwest
corner of Ponderosa Road and
A1 ida Way.
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The meeting was recalled to order at
10:25 p.m., all Council present.
Mr. Guzman stated that children
were not allowed to operate the games
within the facility during school hours.
He explained that only persons who were
patronizing the restaurant were permitted
in the video game area, indicating that a
monitor was used to control the use of
the machines.
Discussion followed concerning the
number of machines; those businesses
which remained open after 9:00 p.m., in
the Shopping Center; etc.
M/S Damonte/Addiego - To deny the appeal
and to approve the Use Permit for a 7
month period and that the Police
Department was to present a report to
Council in 6 months on crime in the area,
then Council will consider whether to
extend the Use Permit.
Mr. Chow stated for clarification that
the wording contained in Exhibit "D"
was to indicate that the use of the video
games would be restricted between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for
those persons under 18 years of age only.
Director of Community Development
Dell'Angela stated that perhaps the gate
to the breezeway should be kept locked
from 6:00 p.m. in order to provide addi-
tional safety for the businesses.
Carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10' Public Hearing - Continued.
Staff Report 2/16/83 recom-
mending by Motion to deny the
General Plan change and the
rezoning; and refer the
rezoning back to the Planning
Commition for a public
hearing.
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Teglia declared the Public Hearing
open.
Director of Community Development
Dell'Angela explained that the appellant
had requested that the property be
changed from a low density category to a
high density category and concurrently
change the zoning from "U" to "R-3." He
stated that the Planning Commission had
considered the application and took into
account the topography of the site and
the existing three unit dwelling on the
northerly section and concluded that a
low density development on this property
should be maintained. He stated that it
had been Staff's recommendation that the
property be changed to a medium density
classification and the zoning be changed
to "RPD-8" which would provide for the
construction of an additional unit on
the southerly part of the property. He
commented that it had been the Planning
Commission's feeling that the property
was difficult to develop and therefore
should not be developed with an inten-
si fi ed use.
Mayor Teglia invited those wishing to
speak on behalf of the appellant to step
to the dais.
Mr. Raymond DeNardi, 453 Alhambra Road,
stated that Parcels i and 2 should be
zoned high density for the following
reasons: 1) if the Planning Commission's
decision is allowed to stand, the triplex
on Parcel I becomes a nonconforming use
and would have a long term negative effect
on the building; 2) Policy No. 10 of the
proposed General Plan calls for high den-
sity residential along Alida Way; 3) in
1981 the Planning Department had recom-
mended that Parcel I be zoned R-3 (the
property which contains the triplex); 4)
because of the small size of this project
it will not impact the area; 5) the
zoning allows the most flexibility in
developing a good project and building
under an RPD poses some setback problems;
and 6) that the residents of the area had
supported the rezoning request.
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10. Public Hearing - Continued.
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Teglia invited those wishing to
speak in opposition to the appellant to
step to the dais.
Director of Community Development
Dell 'Angela stated that the Planning
Commission had recommended that the pro-
perty have an RPD-8 zoning and under that
zoning triplexes could be constructed as
long as they didn't exceed the density of
8 units per acre. He stated that the
Planning Commission had indicated
concern with the proposal which did not
include plans for the remainder of the
property.
Discussion followed regarding the size of
the lot to be developed; number of units
proposed; use of space from original site
to add to proposed location.
Mayor Teglia inquired if it were Mr.
DeNardi's intention when the property
was split to take property away from the
original site and add it to the second
site.
Mr. DeNardi indicated that was his ori-
ginal intention.
Mayor Teglia asked if he was going to
make two distinct parcels.
Mr. DeNardi explained the format. He
stated that if the zoning was approved,
he would come back and work out the lot
split.
Discussion ensued relative to the number
of units which could be created depending
on the zoning of the property; the number
of units which could be accommodated by
the area; and the necessity of having
that portion which was not within the
City limits annexed.
Director of Community Development
Dell 'Angela explained that there was not
enough information available at the pre-
sent time to warrant an increased zoning or
general plan designation on the site. He
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10. Public Hearing - Continued.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
stated that if Council were to approve a
high density, it would imply that they
wanted a greater density along that road.
and that Mr. DeNardi would prepare plans
accordingly. He stated that the Planning
Commission had recommended low density
and the proposed General Plan recommended
low density. He commented that it would
not affect the annexation if Council was
to stay with the Planning Commission's
decision.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To refer the
matter back to the Planning Commission for
purposes of an RPD-15.
Councilman Nicolopulos asked if the
Council was to accept the RPD-15 zoning,
would it affect the other properties in
the area.
Director of Community Development
Dell'Angela responded that it would not.
Motion and Second withdrawn by
Councilmembers Acosta and Nicolopulos.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To deny the
appeal based on the four findings in the
Staff Report.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Acosta/Nicolopulos - To refer the
matter back to the Planning Commission to
set a Public Hearing on 3/10/83 to con-
sider a RPD-15 zone.
Carried by unanimous roll call vote.
11.
Public Hearing - UP-82-627/
Perry, 12 story, 220
room hotel with supporting
facilities and parking at the
southwest corner of San Mateo
and Produce Avenues - appeal of
denial of the Planning
Commission, continued from the
2/02/83 meeting.
Item removed under Agenda Review - Appeal
withdrawn by Mr. Perry.
2/16/83
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
11, Public Hearing- Continued,
Staff Report 2/02/83 recom-
mending by Motion to deny the
appeal and the Use Permit.
11a. Consideration of the restoration
of 901-903 Grand Avenue.
COMMUNICATIONS
12.
Letter from LAFCO regarding the
proposed reorganization from
the City of South San Francisco
to the City of Daly City (Lands_~
of Danica Heights Ltd.).
ITEMS FROM STAFF
13.
Recommendation that the City
Council allow art works to be
consigned to the City for
display and sale.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Vice Mayor Addiego presented a brief
outline of the proposal as submitted by
the property owner. He explained that
the owner would renovate the old red
house which was a historical landmark in
the City and had requested in exchange
for this approval of a parking variance
for the site. He stated that a 6 unit
structure would be built next door to the
renovated property and the variance would
address the parking issue.
Discussion followed regarding the alter-
natives revolving around the maintenance
of the renovated property and the parking
situation in that area.
Consensus of Council that Staff be
directed to investigate the matter
further.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Birkelo requested that the
matter be referred back to Staff for
investigation and a report back to
Council at the next regular meeting.
Consensus of Council to approve.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Director of Finance Lipton stated that
this idea had been presented at a seminar
on Financial Management. He explained
that the concept was to allow works of
art to be displayed in public buildings
for both the pleasure of the public and
also for purchase. He stated that the
City would receive a predetermined per-
centage of the cost of the item upon
sale. He stated that the concept would
benefit both the community and the City.
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AGENDA
ITEMS FROM STAFF
13. Recommendation- Continued.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
14.
Report on the Oyster Point
Marina Policy Board by Vice
Mayor Addi ego.
15.
Consideration of a Council
policy on reading public com-
ments into the official record
- requested by Mayor Teglia.
16.
Report on the Airport Noise
Insulation Project- by Mayor
Tegl i a.
ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Discussion followed regarding the method
for selecting the works to be displayed;
liability aspects; etc.
Consensus of Council to direct Staff to
investigate policies in other cities and
the liability aspects.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Addiego stated that the
meeting had been cancelled due to a lack
of Agenda material.
Discussion followed concerning a meeting
which was to be held by the Harbor District
and the items that were to be discussed
relevant to the Oyster Point Marina.
Mayor Teglia requested that City Manager
Birkelo contact the Marina to ascertain
what items were discussed and the action
taken.
Councilman Acosta stated that he would
like to have a policy set concerning the
reading of the documents which were pre-
sented to Council during a meeting. He
explained that if a person was to present
a letter which was not a part of
Council's packet and chose to read the
letter - that was understandable, however,
to read items which were in their packets
was unnecessary.
Mayor Teglia stated that she felt it was
at the discretion of the chair as to
whether an item should be read into the
record and indicated that the reading of
certain material was justified.
Mayor Tegl ia explained the program
currently underway in San Jose. She
explained that the projections for the
City's pilot project and indicated that
calls had been received by her Office
from property owners interested in par-
ticipating in the project. She spoke of
the areas to be included in the project
and measures to be addressed in getting
the project underway.
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AGENDA
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
17.
Report on the 75th Anniversary
Celebration activities by Mayor
Tegl i a.
GOOD AND WELFARE
CLOSED SESSION
18.
Closed Session for the
discussion of personnel mat-
ters, labor relations and liti-
gation J
RECALL TO ORDER
18a.
19.
Request for a 90 day leave of
absence for a public works a.O~)~)
inspector.
Request to adjourn this meeting
to 2/2/83 at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall in the City Council Con-
ference Room at 400 Grand Avenue
for consideration of the follow-
ing:
ACTION TAKEN
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Teglia stated that the Chamber of
Commerce would be hosting a brunch on
February 17, 1983, for City organizations
so that the organizations could advise
the Chamber what events they would be
holding in honor of the 75th Anniversary.
She explained that the Chamber would then
establish a calendar. She indicated that
she would like the Council to give con-
sideration to establishing an observance
period which would allow for lead time
for organizations to prepare and follow
through with their activities. She spoke
of the City's role in this special event.
She stated that the issue of the City
Council forming a committee and spon-
soring a 75th Anniversary Ball on the
Saturday prior to the actual anniversary
had been discussed. She commented on the
involvement of the City in the celebra-
tion and that of community organizations.
Discussion followed regarding the various
locations for holding the ball; types of
commemorative memorabilia for the
Anniversary; etc.
GOOD AND WELFARE
No one chose to speak.
Council adjourned to a Closed Session at
12:55 a.m. for the discussion of person-
nel matters, labor relations and
litigation.
The meeting was recalled to order at 1:41
a.m., all Council present, no action
taken.
M/S Acosta/Damonte - To deny
the leave. Carried by unanimous
voice vote.
M/S Acosta/Damonte - To adjourn the
meeting to Wednesday, February 23, 1983,
at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Conference Room, City Hall, 400 Grand
Avenue, South San Francisco, California.
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
B1
19.
Request to adjourn this meeting
to 2/23/83 at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall in the Council Chamber at
400 Grand Avenue for considera-
ti on of the following:
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
1) Interview of applicants for
the Personnel Board.
2) Capital Improvement Budget.
3) Civic Center Renovation
Project.
4) Oyster Point Grade Separa-
tion Project.
ADJOURNMENT
Time of adjournment was 1:42 a.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
APPROVED:
Barbara A. Ba~taya, City ~lerk ~ ~ -- ~Der~a cerrl leg)la, Mawr
City of South San Francisco City of South San Franc~co
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to
dispose of an items. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on
tape. The tape and documents related to the items are of file in the office of the
City Clerk and availalbe for inspection, review and copying.
2/16/83
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