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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1984-08-08Mayor Mark N. Addiego Vice Mayor Richard A. Haffey Council: Emanuele N. Damonte Gus Nicol opul os Roberta Cerri Teglia A G E N D A CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Birkelo requested: - Add Item No. 13a. to set a Public Hearing for 9/12/84 on the appeal of the Planning Commission decision of UP-84-689 Public Storage and Lyons Restaurant. - Add Item 20a. Legislation on Mail Elections. Councilwoman Teglia requested: - Add Item 21a. Discussion of AB3266 which promises State treatment for childhood cancer. - Add Item 21b. Consideration of having a Subcommittee of Council to beautify accesses to the City. Mayor Addiego requested: - Add Item 21c. Setting of Public Hearing time frames. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room August 8, 1984 224 ACTION TAKEN 7:37 p.m. Mayor Addiego presiding. Council present: Council absent: Nicolopulos, Haffey, Damonte, Teglia and. Addiego. None. The presentation of colors was made by Boy Scout Troop No. 276 and the pledge of allegiance was recited. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. So ordered. So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Bob Giorgi, Downtown Merchants Assn., presented Council commemorative glasses for the Arts and Wine Festival to be held in August on Grand Avenue. He also pre- sented Mayor Addiego with a cap for the occasion. 8/8/84 Page i AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM ¢/c,I ACTION TAKEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lawrence Zaro, 537 Magnolia Ave., stated that he was a native South San Franciscan and a user of Southern Pacific trains for over forty years. He stated that he walks to the train station daily and that in the last ten months it was difficult because due to construction there was not access from Grand Avenue to the train station. He spoke of the danger to pedestrians in trying to get in and out of the station and questioned why City planning had not provided access to the station during construction by means of a tunnel. Councilwoman questioned what the new access to the train station would be once the construction was completed. Director of Public Services Yee suggested rebuilding the over crossing for pedes- trians and stated that building a tunnel was not possible because of the soil. He stated that CALTRANS was to provide bus service to the train station. Mr. Lawrence Pera, 758 Baden Avenue, stated that the Safeway Store off of E1 Camino has filled cans of garbage that pour out onto the street. He suggested installing litter boxes with messages to encourage citizens to use the boxes and keep the City clean. He stated that squirrels and pigeons should be put on Sign Hill; wants to buy a goat for his backyard to eat the grass, etc. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilwoman Teglia spoke of AB3266 as a youth health bill to fight cancer and urged citizens to write their legislators in support of the bill. She took umbrage to the San Mateo Times article that stated that the City had changed its mind on the bungalow reloca- tion and stated that the Council had sent the matter back to the liaison committee to discuss relocation of the bungalow and had not changed direction. 8/8/84 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of 6/20/84, Regular Meeting of 6/27/84 and the Special Meeting of 7/2/84. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending by Motion to deny the application for leave to file a late claim by Gregory J. Sebastinelli, Esq. on behalf of Robert Martin alleging liability of the City predicated upon negligent ownership, mainten- ance, control and supervision of the area known as Common Greens in Westborough-Westpark Unit No. lA and more specifically the steps which lead into the backyard area of the property located at 2672 Stamford Row, South San Francisco. Staff Report 8/8/84 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 John J. Hartford, Esq., on behalf of Drena Jensen, by and through Sara Lou Jensen, alleging unlawful conduct towards a minor by Faustino Lasat, a crossing guard employed by the Ponderosa Elementary School, the South San Francisco Unified School District and the City of South San Francisco. b) Claim as filed by Dan Stevens, alleging damage to his automo- bile when a ball was thrown from the Orange Memorial Park. COMMUNITY FORUM Vice Mayor Haffey announced that the San Mateo County Visitors Convention Bureau was moving its office from Burlingame to South San Francisco. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved. So ordered. So ordered. 8/8/84 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 22 CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Staff Report- Continued. c) Claim as filed by Victor M. Lazcano, Esq. on behalf of Robin D. Vella alleging personal injuries sustained as the result of the incident involving mem- bers of the Police Department. e Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending by Motion to set 9/12/84 as a Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Master Fee Schedule. Request for a waiver of permit fees for St. Veronica's Church carnival on 9/28/84 through 9/30/84. ® Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution indicating compliance with the expenditures of the Area Agency on Aging. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING AGREEMENT (SENIOR SERVICES) AS AMENDED BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending by Motion to set 9/12/84 as a Public Hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to allow Art Rise to conduct audi- tions rehearsals, and the construc- tion of sets at the multi-purpose room of the Avalon School, 375 Dorado Way (UP-84-679). ® Staff Report 7/25/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving the specifications and authorizing the Purchasing Officer to call for bids for the maintenance of the Common Green Districts. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND CONSENT CALENDAR Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Vice Mayor Haffey. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilman Damonte. RESOLUTION NO. 116-84 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Vice Mayor Haffey. 5o50 RESOLUTION NO. 117-84 8/8/84 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR 8. Staff Report - Continued. SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMON GREEN DISTRICTS Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending by Motion to approve building permit determination (Landmarks) of 7/30/84 and 8/2/84. 10. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending by Motion to cancel the Public Hearing of 8/22/84 on the 1982 Uniform Building Code and reset the hearing for 9/12/84. 11. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specification, author- izing the work and calling for bids for the purchase of Traffic Controller Assemblies for Baden and Maple Avenues Intersection and Linden and Railroad Avenues Intersection, Project No. TR-84-1. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ASSEMBLIES FOR BADEN AND MAPLE AVENUES INTER- SECTION AND LINDEN AND RAILROAD AVENUES INTERSECTION, PROJECT NO. TR-84-1 12. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Purchasing Officer to call for bids for resurfacing of roadways in Orange Memorial Park. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE RESURFACING OF ROADWAYS IN ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK 13. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution author- izing the following agreements: Agreement to provide funds for a 1) CONSENT CALENDAR Approved Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Vice Mayor Haffey. RESOLUTION NO. 118-84 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilwoman Teglia. 8/8/84 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 229 CONSENT CALENDAR 13. Staff Report- Continued. handicapped access program; 2) Agreement to provide funds for improvement of the Spruce Gymnasium; 3) Agreement to provide funds for improvement of the senior center in the Municipal Services Building; 4) Agreement to provide County housing and Community Development Funds for a feasibility analysis of Magnolia Center. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FOUR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO 13a. Request to set a public hearing for 9/12/84 to hear the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on 7/26/84 re: UP-84-689/ Public Storage Inc., and Lyon's Restaurant. Request for a waiver of permit fees for St. Veronica's Church carnival on 9/28/84 through 9/30/84. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending by Motion to set 9/12/84 as a Public Hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to allow Art Rise to conduct audi- CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 120-84 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Vice Mayor Haffey. Vice Mayor Haffey stated that he would be on vacation and would not be present for the 9/12/84 meeting and requested the public hearings be set for 9/26/84. Mayor Addiego stated that the public hearings for the master fee schedule (Item No. 4) and the Building Code (Item No. 10) could be held on 9/12/84 because they were not controversal. M/S Damonte/Teglia - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 5, 7, 12 and 13a. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Damonte/Teglia - To approve the waiver of permit fees for St. Veronica's Church carnival. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Haffey/Teglia - To set 9/26/84 as a Public Hearing date for the appeal of UP-84-679 by Joyann Wendler. Carried by unanimous voice vote. 8/8/84 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 220 12. 7. Staff Report 8/8/84 - Continued. tions rehearsals, and the construc- tion of sets at the multi-purpose room of the Avalon School, 375 Dorado Way (UP-84-679). Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Purchasing Officer to call for bids for resurfacing of roadways in Orange Memorial Park. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE RESURFACING OF ROADWAYS IN ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK 13a. Request to set a public hearing for 9/12/84 to hear the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on 7/26/84 re: UP-84-689/ Public Storage Inc., and Lyon's Restaurant. APPROVAL OF BILLS 14. Approval of the Regular Bills of CITY MANAGER 15. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving an amendment to M.O.U. between the Discussion followed: that the work would begin in early October; whether the work covered the area that the Flood Control District would later be working on; whether to delay the whole project until after the Flood Control District complete their work; to modify the project and patch for the winter; choices: 1) do all the work but what the Flood Control District would work on; 2) do a minimum of work; 3) do the area that is not going to be done by the Flood Control District on the roadway to Colma Creek. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the Resolution but amend the specifications to do a temporary patch work in the area where the Flood Control District would 1 ater be working. RESOLUTION NO. 119-84 Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Haffey/Teglia - To set 9/26/84 as a Public Hearing date for the appeal of UP-84-689 Public Storage Inc. and Lyon's Restaurant ~0~ Carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS M/S Teglia/Damonte - To approve the Regular Bills of 8/8/84 in the amount of $1,026,663.08. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Addiego did not participate or vote in the matter of the claim of Brentwood Market. CITY MANAGER Personnel Director Marshall stated that the Fire Department budget included training of emergency medical technicians 8/8/84 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 23i CITY MANAGER 15. Staff Report- Continued. City and the International Assoc- iation of Fire Fighters Local 1507. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 1507, AFL-CIO FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1983 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985 16. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending: 1) Motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; 2) Motion to adopt an Ordinance adding C~apter 9.04 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code entitled "Animal Licensing and Control." 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 9.04 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICI- PAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.04 ENTITLED "ANIMAL LICENSING AND CONTROL" THERETO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 17. Public Hearing - In-Lieu Parking Fees. CITY MANAGER and that adoption of this resolution would provide compensation for the people providing the training. Councilwoman Teglia questioned why there was nothing in the packet on this item. Personnel Director Marshall stated that the City Attorney had been out of time and unable to look over the documents until after the packets were sent out. Mayor Addiego stated that whether or not the City Attorney had scrutinized the documents he still wanted them to be included in the packets for Council perusal. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 121-84 Carried by unanimous voice vote. City Clerk Battaya read the title of the Ordinance in its entirety. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To waive further reading of the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the Ordinance. Councilman Damonte questioned what changes had been made in the Ordinance. City Attorney Rogers stated that the changes were in terminology, i.e., vac- ination provisions, permit process for dangerous or vicious animals, that the Hearing Officer can order an animal to be destroyed. ORDINANCE NO. 958-84 Carried by unanimous voice vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Director of Community Development Dell'Angela stated that the ordinance 8~8/84 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 17. Staff Report 8/8/84 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 an Ordinance on In-Lieu Parking Fees. 1st Reading/Introduction AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 20.52.070C OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND SUBSECTION 4.131(c) OF ORDINANCE NO. 353 ENTITLED "THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" AND ADDING SUBSECTION 20.52.070D TO SAID MUNICIPAL CODE (PARKING "IN LIEU" FEES) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT regulates the granting of parking excep- tions within the Downtown Parking District. He continued, when a change in use in the area involves an increase in the number of required off-street parking spaces, an exception will be required according to the provisions of this ordinance. He stated that the application for exception will be referred to the Parking Place Commission for review and comment and that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the exception request. He stated that if it was not possible to provide the additional parking, the Planning Commission may impose mitigation measures: 1) the payment of in-lieu parking fee; 2) the purchase of monthly parking permits (subject to the recommen- dation of the Parking Place Commission); 3) the provision of off-site parking spa- ces. He stated that monies collected through the in-lieu process will be used to mitigate parking congestion in the Parking District. He recommended intro- duction of the Ordinance and approval of Negative Declaration No. 450. City Clerk Battaya read the title of the Ordinance in its entirety. Councilwoman Teglia stated that this recommendation was from the Planning Commission and questioned where the recommendation was from the Parking Place Commission. Director of Community Development Dell'Angela stated that the Parking Place Commission had reviewed all of the draft ordinances and that Chairman Sciandri had been at the Planning Commission meeting and had endorsed this Ordinance, however it was not in writing. Discussion followed on whether the Parking Place Commission was satisfied with the Ordinance and if there had been discussion; the powers of the two bodies: that the Council wanted a formal recom- mendation from the Parking Place Commission on the Ordinance at its next meeting. 8/8/84 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 223 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 17. Staff Report- Continued. RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: 18. Staff Report 8/8/84 recommending by Motion to approve the Precise Plan for the Oyster Point Village Associates (San Mateo County Harbor District) PP-84-2 for an office commercial complex in two buildings on an 82,487 square foot lot located on the east side of Oyster Point Boulevard north of the entry to the Oyster Point Marina, in accordance with the provisions of the Oyster Point Marina Specific Plan adopted 9/7/83 by Resolution No. 124-83. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mayor Addiego stated that he would leave the public hearing open and at the end of the meeting the City Manager was going to put forth a schedule of meetings, one of which would continue this meeting to 8/15/85 and the Council would at that time resume the subject after input from the Parking Place Commission. Mayor Addiego recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Addiego recalled the meeting to order at 9:15 p.m., all Council present. Director of Community Development Dell'Angela stated that the recommen- dation was that the Council approve the Precise Plan based on the five findings in the Staff Report and the attached con- ditions. He stated that the applicants are proposing to construct two office/commercial buildings consistent with the provisions of the Oyster Point Marina Specific Plan which was adopted 9/7/83 by Resolution No. 124-83. He spoke in detail of the site and design and suggested modifications by the Design Review Board and the various comments by the Departments Director of Parks & Recreation Norton stated that his Department had waived the 100% requirement that all trees be no smaller than 15 g.c. because of the adverse conditions of the site and that no less than 60% of the trees in question be 15 g.c. in size with the following breakdown that was agreed to by both parties: 25% 36" Box, 45% 15 gallon size, 30% 5 gallon size plus the original requirement of 25% 36" Box size trees. Ms. Marti Christoffer, President of Oyster Point Village Associates, Inc.; spoke in detail of the landscaping plans to be utilized and the type of paint to be used because of the marina air. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To approve the Precise Plan for the Oyst? Point.Village Associates based on the f~ve findings ~n the Staff Report and with the following 8/8/84 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 18. Staff Report - Continued. ITEMS FROM STAFF 19. Staff Report 8/8/84 requesting a point of historical interest classification. 20. Consideration of suggested modifi- cations to the Grand Avenue Library. ~~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT amendments to Special Conditions No. 1-7: #2 add wordage "The size of the trees planted on site shall be in accordance with the 8/7/84 memorandum from the Department of Parks and Recreation; #7 delete. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director of Parks & Recreation Norton stated that the Council did not have to take formal action and that he had completed the application. He spoke of a letter from the Historical Society of South San Francisco enthusiastically sup- porting the application for designation of City Hall as a State Point of Historical Interest. He stated that he needed a letter from the Mayor to the Board of Supervisors with the application which would be then forwarded to the Historical Association in Burlingame and then approved by the State Historical Preservation Society. Discussion followed on the City of Santa Cruz doing a study to identify what was truly historical; having a list of historical buildings in the City and doing a professional analysis; obtaining a master list of private and public historical buildings for a later petition for historical funds; the cost of a pro- fessional analysis; the Grand Avenue Library building being an older structure than City Hall. Consensus of Council - To pursue a request for proposal from the State Historical Society. City Manager Birkelo stated that car- peting for the Library would be $12,600 and could be included with the bids for carpeting of City Hall. He stated that a study was being made to restore the win- dow coverings and the cost of painting the Library. 8/8/84 Page 11 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM STAFF 20. Consideration of suggested modifi- cations to the Grand Avenue Library. .~~ 20a. Discussion of legislation on mail elections. 21a. Discussion of AB3266 promissory treatment of childhood cancer bill. 21b. Form Subcommittee to beautify entrance to City on Airport. 21c. Council policy on advertisingl ~ public hearing notices. 21d. City contribution to reward for arrest and conviction of the Smelly Rapist. ~(~)~ ITEMS FROM STAFF M/S Teglia/Haffey - To approve $12,600 to carpet the Grand Avenue Library. Carried by unanimous voice vote. City Manager Birkelo stated that a letter had been received from Daly City City Clerk Mazza requesting support of AB999 for mail elections. M/S Teglia/Damonte - To support AB999 and the City Manager is to send a letter to the Legislative Committee. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Councilwoman Teglia stated that Council needed more information on this item from the Historical Society before action could be taken. Councilwoman Teglia stated that this Bill would give promissory treatment for childhood cancer and the State could there after not reject treatment as had happened with families having to raise the first $100,000 before they go into the hospital. Consensus of Council - To support AB3266 and have the City Manager convey that to the legislature. Consensus of Council - Addiego and Teglia are Subcommittee and will meet tomorrow. Consensus of Council - Set policy of notices being sent to newspaper and then cancel if there is a problem to facili- tate the hearing process. Councilman Damonte stated that a letter had been received from Foster City Councilman Chinn requesting cities to donate to the reward money for the arrest and conviction of Smelly (the rapist). M/S Damonte/Teglia - To donate $1,000 for the arrest and conviction of the rapist. 8/8/84 Page 12 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 21d. Reward - Continued. GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 22. Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel mat- ters, labor relations and litiga- tion. RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ~taya, ~ City of South San Francisco ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Carried by unanimous voice vote. GOOD AND WELFARE Mr. Lawrence Pera stated that a cure for leukemia could be found by cooking bones and eating the marrow; that the Fire Department needed a small truck to flush sewers; Tanforan needs underground parking; that a qualified nurse should daily be in every school. CLOSED SESSION Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 10:00 p.m. for the discussion of a per- sonnel matter. Mayor Addiego recalled the meeting to order at 11:03 p.m., all Council present, no action taken. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 8/15/84, at 5:15 p.m., in the City Hall Conference Room for a Closed Session for a performance evaluation of management. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 11:04 p.m. APPROVED: City of O~Sou~ 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 are available for inspection, review and copying. 8/8/84 Page 13