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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. 2/16/83 Page i 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. 0 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 P age 2 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. 2/16/83 Page 3 AGENDA APPROVAL OF BILLS Approval of the Regular Bills of 2/16/83. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ® 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 o 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, o 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. 2/16/83 Page 4 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. 2/16/83 Page 5 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. 2/16/83 Page 6 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. 2/16/83 Page 7 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. 2/16/83 Page 8 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 2/16/83 P age 9 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 Page 10 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. 2/16/83 Page 11 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. 2/16/83 Page 12 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 80 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. 2/16/83 Page 13 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 Page 14