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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1984-05-09Mayor Mark N. Addiego Vice Mayor Richard A. Haffey Counci 1: Emanuele N. Damonte Gus Nicolopulos Roberta Cerri Teglia AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Birkelo requested: - Add Item 2d) Claim against the City by J. Randolph Bocci, Esq., on behalf of Emanuele Damonte alleging property damage due to maintenance of the storm water and waste lines that caused flood damage in Nov. 1983. - Add Item 2e) Claim against the City by J. Randolph Bocci, Esq., on behalf of Alfred and Irene Bertetta alleging property damage due to maintenance of the storm water and waste lines that caused flood damage in Nov. 1983. - Add Item 9a) Appeal of the Planning Comm. decision of 4/26/84 on Up-78-440/Stonegate time extension and set a Public Hearing for 6/13/84 to hear the appeal by Kathleen Allasia. - Add Item 9b) Appeal of the Planning Comm. decision of 4/26/84 on the E. B. Motel as an adult entertain- ment establishment and set a Public Hearing for 6/13/84. - Add Item 16a) Resolution to change meeting date for the Surplus Property Authority. MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room May 9, 1984 ACTION TAKEN 7:30 p.m. Mayor Addiego presiding. Council present: Council absent: Nicolopulos, Haffey, Damonte, Teglia and. Addiego. None. The presentation of colors was made by Pack 281 and the pledge was recited. Reverend Koty, Mater Dolorosa Church gave the invocation. AGENDA REVIEW 5/9/84 Page i AGEND^ ^CTIO. T KEN 57 AGENDA REVIEW - Add Item 16b) Waiver of sewer connection fee - and hear after the Closed Session. - Recess the meeting after Item 11 for the Industrial Development meeting and after adoption of the two Resolutions reconvene the Council meeting. - Remove Item 12 as Bill Madison, Esq. stated that only the Authority has to act tonight. - Change Item No. 19 to read - Adjourn the meeting to Monday, 5/14/84, at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall for a study of the performance pay plan eval- uation process and adjourn that meeting to Wednesday, 5/16/84 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall as noted on the Agenda. Vice Mayor Haffey requested: - Add Item 17a) A citizen's request for a stop sign. - Add Item 17b) Request for infor- mation on the development at Mission and Oak. - Add Item 17c) Review of the Police Futures Report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Alvaro Bettucchi, 609 Rocca Ave., gave a summary of the Sister Cities Committee since its inception in 1975: the contact with Lucca, Italy to form a sister city between the two cities; the fruition of the mutual agreement with past Councilmembers and Lucca Officials; a group of Lucca Officials being enter- tained in South San Francisco; the Council giving the Committee $2,000 in 1980 for the Sister City account; sent youth groups to Italy who were studying italian and that scholarship achievement was the main rational for achievement; fifteen Lucca students came to this City and lived for three weeks in local homes and attended the local high school with two of their bilingual teachers as the beginning of an exchange program; on 8/19/84 fifteen students will be leaving for Lucca, Italy and returning on 5/9/84 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 58 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 9/12/84. He stated that there were two openings left and if any student 14 - 18 years old living in this City could join the group. He spoke of the adoption of another Sister City, Ixtepec, Mexico on 9/23/83; in June 1984 the Mayor of Ixtepec and his Committee will visit this City and the South San Francisco Sister Cities Committee will travel to Ixtepec for the celebration of their festivities this September. He urged Council to take an active part in the activities when the Mayor of Ixtepec came to the City. He concluded by saying that his Committee was starting a youth group of Sister Cities consisting of students 14 years of age and above wishing to join the Committee. He spoke of having artists and musicians visit from Lucca to perform in our schools. He requested that the Mayor assign a Councilmember as a liasion to the Sister Cities Committee to attend the meetings. Mr. Medeghini spoke of trees in the City that were unattended in the park and reached a height of 90 feet; trees planted on Sign Hill that yearly were set fire to and burned down; that the City had built a fishing pier and that there were no fish to catch; that the bay water was unclean; if the City had planted eucalyptus trees and they burned the trees would sprout new trees - where as pine trees would be destroyed; the lack of City improvements on Colma Creek; that a dump had been made of the yacht harbor; that spindly trees had been planted on Grand Ave. that would not survive, etc. COMMUNITY FORUM Vice Mayor Haffey spoke of a newspaper article about Fire Departments in general in San Mateo County from the Government Research Council. He stated that the basis of the study was taking a look at combining some stations and eliminating others. He stated that the research had been done on nine different areas of the County Fire Departments. He stated that in those nine areas this City's Fire 5/9/84 Page 3 AGENBA ACTION TAKEN 59 COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of 4/18/84. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending by Motion to deny and refer the following claims to the City's Insurance Adjuster and to the Office of the City Attorney: a) Claim as filed by Clark G. Leslie, Esq., on behalf of Anita Louise Caron and Janine Inez Caron, alleging mental anguish as the result of an incident involving members of the Police Department. b) Claim as filed by Geoffrey Becker, Esq., on behalf of Kristina Martin alleging per- sonal injuries sustained as the result of defective concrete located adjacent to a bench at E1 Camino High School. c) Claim as filed by Brian Paczesniak, Sr. alleging damage to the door of his apartment as the result of an incident involving members of the South San Francisco Police Depart- ment. d) Claim as filed by J. Randolph Bocci, Esq., on behalf of Emanuele Damonte alleging pro- perty damage due to improper construction, design, operation and maintenance of the storm water and waste lines that caused ~ooding November 1983. COMMUNITY FORUM Department rated number one; he felt this City should be proud of its Fire Department. He stated that because we dare number one he did not feel very com- fortable with the conclusions of the report. CONSENT CALENDAR Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilwoman Teglia. So ordered. So ordered. So ordered. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilman Damonte. 5/9/84 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN GO CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Staff Report - Continued. e) Claim as filed by Alfred and Irene Berretta alleging property damage due to improper constructi on, design, operation and main- tenance of the storm water and waste lines that caused flooding November 1983. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution awarding contract for new play equipment at Burl Burl Park and Siebecker Center. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT BURI BURI PARK/SIEBECKER CENTER PLAY EQUIPMENT e Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending by Motion approval of the building permits at 216, 218 and 220 Cypress Avenue (landmarks). Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution to award the contract for the Alta Loma Sewer Replacement Project No. SS-83-5 to James Chalmers as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $39,800.00. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ALTA LOMA SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. SS-83-5 Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution to award the contract for the 1983-84 Street Resurfacing Project No. ST-83-6 to W. G. Lewis in the amount of $205,166 as the lowest responsi bl e bi dder. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1983-84 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT NO. ST-83-6 CONSENT CALENDAR Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilman Damonte. RESOLUTION NO. 57-84 RESOLUTION NO. 58-84 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilwoman Teglia. 5~9~84 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 01 CONSENT CALENDAR Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution desig- nating the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Littl efiel d Avenue as an intersection at which stop signs are required. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3812, AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTAB- LISHES CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 11.28 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNIC- PAL CODE Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending by Motion to accept as complete the demolition of the existing struc- ture at 2310 Olympic Drive in accordance with approved plans and specifications for Project No. PB-83-3A. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specifications, and authorize the Purchasing Officer to advertise and receive seal ed bi ds for the Pump Station No. 4 Emergency Generator Instal 1 ation, Project No. WTP-83-6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE PUMP STATION NO. 4 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION, PROJECT NO. WTP-83-6 9a. Appeal of the Planning Commission decision of 4/26/84 on UP-78-440 (Stonegate) time extension and set a Public Hearing for 6/13/84 to hear the appeal by Kathleen Allasia. 9b. Appeal of the Planning Commission decision of 4/26/84 on the E. B. Motel as an adult entertainment establishment and set a Public Hearing for 6/13/84. CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 59-84 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilwoman Teglia. RESOLUTION NO. 60-84 Public Hearing set for 6/13/84. Public Hearing set for 6/13/84. 5/9/84 Page 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Teglia/Damonte - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 2d., 2e., 6 and 8, with an explanation in Closed Session on Item 2a. and 2b. for Councilwoman Teglia. Carried by unanimous voice vote. e Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending by Motion to deny and refer the following claims to the City's Insurance Adjuster and to the Office of the City Attorney: d) Claim as filed by J. Randolph Bocci, Esq., on behalf of Emanuel e Damonte all eging pro- perty damage due to improper construction, design, operation and maintenance of the storm water and waste lines that caused flooding November 1983. e) Claim as filed by Alfred and Irene Bertetta alleging property damage due to improper construction, design, operation and main- tenance of the storm water and waste lines that caused flooding November 1983. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution to award the contract for the 1983-84 Street Resurfacing Project No. ST-83-6 to W. G. Lewis in the amount of $205,166 as the lowest responsible bidder. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1983-84 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT NO. ST-83-6 M/S Teglia/Haffey - To deny and refer the claims to the City's Insurance Adjuster and to the Office of the City Attorney. Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Damonte did not participate or vote. Councilwoman Teglia expressed concern regarding the patchwork repair of Mission Road and asked when the roadway would be repaired as one unit. Director of Public Services Yee explained that the Colma Creek sewer line ran through the road and stated that patch- work repairs had been done. He spoke of the cost of repairing the road and indi- cated a less costly method of repairing the road by putting a seal coat, a thinner asphalt, and leveling the road and indi- cated that the costs would be addressed in the next budget. 5/9/84 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR 6. Staff Report 5/9/84 - Continued.~y~ e Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending by Motion to accept as complete the demolition of the existing struc- ture at 2310 Olympic Drive in accordance with approved plans and specifications for Project No. PB-83-3A. APPROVAL OF BILLS 10. Approval of the Regular Bills of 5/9/84. CITY MANAGER 11. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution organizing the South San Francisco Industrial Development Authority and providing rules for its operation. A RESOLUTION ORGANIZING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING RULES FOR SAID AUTHORITY'S OPERATION CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 61-84 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilwoman Teglia expressed concern regarding the debris on the site and com- mented on the depreciating effect on the area and commented on methods of cleaning the area without encumbering liability to the residents or the City and directed the City Attorney to investigate the matter. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To accept as complete. Carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS M/S Teglia/Haffey - To approve the Regular Bills of 5/9/84 in the amount of $819,317.89. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Addiego did not participate or vote in the matter of the claim of Brentwood Market. CITY MANAGER Councilwoman Teglia questioned page 2 which read the Director of Finance shall assist the Treasurer and other duties - what other duties. City Manager Birkelo stated that it would probably be in financial research and record keeping. Mayor Addiego questioned if the one-time handling fee was to be performed by the Director of Finance. City Manager Birkelo stated that the ser- vices that the City will perform for this are general throughout and each depart- ment head named will contribute time. 5/9/84 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER 11. Staff Report - Continued. 12. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving the application of Mercedez Benz of North America for industrial revenue bond financing and the issuance of bonds. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING APPLICATION OF MERCEDEZ BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS THEREFOR RECESS: RECONVENED THE MEETING: 13. 14. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution in support of SB-358 for State Funding for the Library. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET FOR USE OF "FOUNDATION PROGRAM" MONIES RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DURING FISCAL YEAR 1984-85 AND ORDERING SAID FUNDS TO BE SET ASIDE IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT TO INSURE THEIR USE SOLELY FOR "FOUNDATION PROGRAM" ITEMS Public Hearing - Oyster Point Grade Separation Funding Policy. Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending: 1) Open the Public Hearing and hear testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing; 2) Adoption of a Reso- lution. ~/1~ CITY MANAGER M/S Haffey/Damonte - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 62-84 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Removed from Agenda under Agenda Review. Mayor Addiego recessed the meeting to the Industrial Development Authority meeting at 8:14 p.m. Mayor Addiego reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m., all Council present. M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 63-84 Carried by unanimous voice vote. City Manager Birkelo requested that the Mayor open the Public Hearing and con- tinue the item to the next meeting to finalize negotiations on the funding policy with Mr. Diodati. Mayor Addiego opened the Public Hearing and continued the matter to the next 5/9/84 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER 14. Staff Report - Continued. A RESOLUTION SETTING POLICY FOR THE OYSTER POINT GRADE SEPARATION FUNDING PUBLIC SERVICES 15. Public Heari Produce Avenue Underground ~i~ District. ity Staff Report 5/9/84 recommending: 1) Open the Public Hearing and hear testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing; 3) Motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; 4) Motion to introduce the Ordinance. 1st Readi ng/I ntroducti on AN ORDINANCE ORDERING REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD STRUCTURES, WIRES AND FACILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND WIRES AND FACILITIES IN THE PRODUCE AVENUE UNDERGROUND WIRES AND FACILITIES IN THE PRODUCE AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ITEMS FROM STAFF 16. Request authority for the Council Subcommittee to consider restora- ti on items at City Hall. 0 CITY MANAGER regular Council meeting on 5/23/84. PUBLIC SERVICES Director of Public Services Yee stated that as part of the Gateway Assessment District improvement work Produce Ave. will be widened between Colma Creek and Terminal Court and that PG&E had agreed to remove and underground their existing overhead facilities along the west side of Produce Avenue. Mayor Addiego declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak in favor of the undergrounding to step to the dais - no one chose to speak. He then invited those wishing to speak against the undergrounding to step to the dais - no one chose to speak. He then closed the Public Hearing. City Clerk Battaya read the title of the Ordinance in its entirety. M/S Haffey/Teglia - To waive further reading of the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To introduce the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF City Manager Birkelo stated that there were some items in the Architect's report that needed to be considered with the current on-going restoration work that had not been approved by Council. He requested that the Council Subcommittee meet with Mr. Yee and the Architect to review these items. Director of Public Services Yee stated 5/9/84 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM STAFF 16. Request authority for the Council Subcommittee - Continued. 16a. Request for Resolution to change meeting date for the Surplus ~.~9_ 16b. Request of County for waiver of sewer connection fees for Detention Center. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 17. Continued consideration of the ~)~ General Plan Policies. 17a. Request for stop sign at Verona and Cuesta Drive by a citizen. 17b. Discussion of development at Mission Road and Oak Avenue. ITEMS FROM STAFF that the demolition of City Hall was almost complete and it was of the utmost importance that the Subcommittee meet with the Architect to include other work to be done that would fit in with the phases of restoration. Mayor Addiego requested Councilwoman Teglia be put on the Subcommittee and anyone else that wanted to attend the meeting. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that he would like to be part of the Subcommittee. Councilwoman Teglia stated that she would be unable to be on the Subcommittee. Mayor Addiego stated that the Architect would available a week from Friday and sometime during the day each Councilmember should make a point to meet with Mr. Yee and the Architect. City Manager Bi rkelo stated that the ori- ginal Resolution called for a yearly meeting the first Wednesday of May and that date had passed and a new Resolution had to be passed establishing a new date. Consensus of Council - To direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution estab- lishing a new meeting date. This item was heard after the Closed Session. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Heard after the Closed Session. Heard after the Closed Session. Heard after the Closed Session. 5/9/84 Page 11 AGE"DA ACTION TAKE" ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 17c. Discussion of Police Goals and Objectives. GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 18. Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel mat- ters, labor relations and litiga- tion. RECALL TO ORDER: 16b, Request of County for waiver sewer connection fees for Detention Center, ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 17. Continued consideration of the General Plan Policies. Cassette No. 2 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Heard after the Closed Session. GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. CLOSED SESSION Council adjourned to a Closed Session to discuss the items mentioned at 9:19 p.m. Mayor Addiego recalled the meeting to order at 9:50 p.m., all Council present, no action taken. ITEMS FROM STAFF M/S Teglia/Haffey - To waive the sewer connection fees for the Detention Center. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Discussion followed: Policy D20 should have language to include the Borba pro- perty and Spun Steak property as light industrial and it would apply to the entire strip; define the area and make it consistent; change the boundary railroad overpass which includes the State owned property; Shoreline Policies - in agree- ment; BCDC request to show the channel as open space water area (launching area) - possible to fill in water and develop and City should not commit itself and remain flexible; challenging private property ownership and inherit liabilities and responsibility; monies invested in Grand Ave. revitalization - Council wanted to discourage the expansion of second/ discount stores and it is not addressed; Macy's was supposed to have two sales a year at the warehouse on E1 Camino Real because of a restriction on the Use 5/9/84 Page 12 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 17. Continued consideration of the General Plan Policies - Cont. 17a. Request for stop sign at Verona and Cuesta Drive by a ci ti zen. 17b. Discussion of development at Mission Road and Oak Avenue. 17c. Discussion of Police Goals and ~ objectives. ~/ ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Permit; restriction was removed by the Planning Commission; Council wants a report on the warehouse sales from the Director of Finance. Consensus of Council - To add the word "seconds' to Policy D-4. Director of Community Development stated that the new material not considered by the Planning Commission would be at their next meeting and a final document would be presented to Council the second meeting in June and further revisions would be done in July and August. Councilwoman Teglia requested a special study of the zoning on Miller. Councilman Damonte requested that Policy D-4 should not allow any more banks or savings and loan companies on Grand Avenue. Director of Community Development Dell'Angela stated that it would be addressed as a new policy which would come back to Council after the Planning Commission reviews the Policy. Discussion followed on the adult book store paying business license fees; a moratorium on Miller zoning during the interim of an Ordinance being passed; feel ers to lease the GSA building, etc. Vice Mayor Haffey stated that he had had a request from a citizen for a stop sign at Verona and Cuesta and directed Staff to investigate. Vice Mayor Haffey requested information on the design review and plans for the development on Mission Road and Oak and stated that it looked like a tenement. Vice Mayor Haffey stated that the revised Police Futures Report did not incorporate the changes made by Council at a prior meeting. 5/9/84 Page 13 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 17C. Discussion of Police Goals and objectives. ~1[~ 19. Request that Council adjourn this meeting to 5/16/84, Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. to the City Hall Council Conference Room, 400 Grand Avenue, for a Study Session with the Planning Con~nission for the discussion of the Housing Element. ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, City of South San Francisco ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Councilwoman Teglia stated that Council had catagorized what years the various items could appear which had not been reflected. Mayor Addiego directed that the report be corrected. M/S Teglia/Addiego - To adjourn the meeting to Monday, 5/14/84, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Conference Room, 400 Grand Ave. for adoption of the per- formance pay plan evaluation process and adjourn that meeting to 5/16/84, Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall for a Study Session with the Planning Commission for the discussion of the Housing E1 ement. Carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. APPROVED: City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. 5/9/84 Page 14