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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1985-01-23Mayor Ri ohard A. Haffey Vice Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Council: Mark N. Addiego Emanuele N. Damonte Gus Nicol opulos MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room January 23, 1985 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday~ the 23rd day of January, 1985~ at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: Dated: January 17, 1984 Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel matters, labor relations and litigation. Richa y, City of South San Fr AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: (Cassette No. 1) Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel mat~ers, labor relations and litigation. Councilman Addiego arrived: RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT: ACTION TAKEN SPECIAL MEETING 7:10 p.m. Mayor Haffey presiding. Council present: Council absent: Nicolopulos, Teglla~ Damonte and Haffey, Addiego. Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 7:11 p.m. to discuss the items noticed. Councilman Addiego arrived at 7:30 p,m. Mayor Haffey recalled the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m., all Council presentj no action taken. M/S Teglia/Damonte - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment 7:41 p.m. I 1/23/85 Page 1 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN '--RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ar~a A. Battaya~k City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Richard City of South San Francisc 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. 1/23/85 Page 2 Mayor Richard A. Haffey Vice Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Council: Mark N. Addiego Emanuele N. Damonte Gus Nicolopulos MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room January 23, 1985 48 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM PROCLAMATION - ANNE STLUKA AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Birkelo requested: - Add Item No. 19a. Request from Mr. Amer on proposed sewer hookup at 210 Alta Vista Drive and refund from subsequent hookups of other residents. Mayor Haffey requested: - Delete Item No. 19 and replace with Consideration of a Motion to preserve the sign on Sign Hill. ACTION TAKEN 7:40 p.m. Mayor Haffey presiding. Council present: Council absent: Nicolopulos, Addiego, Teglia, Damonte and Haffey. None. The presentation of colors was made by Cub Pack No. 79 and the pledge of alle- giance was recited. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Haffey presented the Proclamation to the South San Francisco High School Girl s' Volleyball Team and commended each member for their excellence in this ath- 1 etic endeavor. Mayor Haffey presented the Proclamatlo~ to Ms. Anne Stluka for her fine achieve- ment in coaching the South San Francisco High School Girls' Volleyball Team to two Central Coast Championships. Mayor Haffey introduced the City's new Planning Director Jean Smith to the audience. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. So ordered. /23/85 age z AGENDA ACTION TAKEN AGENDA REVIEW Vice Mayor Teglla requested: - Add Item No. 20 Report on Airport Roundtabl e Meeting. Mayor Haffey requested: - Add Item No. 21 Report on School District/City Liaison meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the Special Meeting of 1/5/85, Adjourned Special Meeting of 1/7/85, Special Meeting of 1/7/85, Special Meeting of 1/9/85 and Regular Meeting of 1/9/85. Staff Report 1/9/85 recommending by Motion to approve payment of $1,465.07 to Mauricio Flores for alleged damages to his automobile when struck by a City driven vehicle. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lawrence Pera, 758 Baden Avenue, spoke of people breaking the cross on his house, throwing rocks and destroying his property. He spoke of the good of restoring Magnolia Center and that there should be bingo games and stage shows to raise revenue to allay costs. He stated that at the last meeting there had been mention of 1/22/85 being the deadline for the Government to pass legislation on mortgage inducement bonds and wondered if that had been done. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Nicolopulos expressed appre- ciation to Mr. Cardoza and the City park crew for the beautification of Tennis Drive. Vice Mayor Teglia reminded the audience that she would be available to ald citl- zens in Congressman Lantos office. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved. Approved. p1/23/(~5 age z AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 50 CONSENT CALENDAR Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution to award the bid for Paradise Valley Lighting Project PR-84-4 to Coast Electric Co. in the amount of $16,179.00 as the lowest respon- sible bidder. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PARADISE VALLEY LIGHTING PROJECT PROJECT NO. PR-84-4 Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending by Motion to accept the 1984-85 Bridge Repair Program, Hickey Boulevard - Hilton Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing, Project No. ST-84-1. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specifications, authorize the work and call for bids for the Aircraft Noise Insulation Project - 12 residences - Project No. PB-83-5. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZE THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE AIRCRAFT NOISE INSULATION PROGRAM 12 RESIDENTS - PROJECT NO. PB-83-5 Councilman Damonte Left the Podium: APPROVAL OF THE BILLS 6 Approval of the Regular Bills of 1/23/85. CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 16-85 RESOLUTION NO. 17-85 M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - To approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Damonte left the podium at 7:55 p.m. APPROVAL OF BILLS M/S Teglia/Addiego - To approve the Regular Bills in the amount of $1,263,410.19. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Addiego did not participate or vote in the matter of the claim of Brentwood Market. 1/23/85 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution author- izing the expenditure of Foundation Program monies according to budget developed by the City Librarian. 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 Hearlng - For citizen input on a proposal to rehabilitate a portion of the Magnolla School Property into a senior citizens center in conjunction with an adjacent senior housing project - Continued from the 1/9/85 meeting. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending by Motion to adopt the recommend- ations of the Magnolia Center Subcommittee for the subject pro- ject. 1) To app?ve the concept plan and authorize Staff to proceed with the implementation; 2) Accept a policy endorsing senior housing. CITY MANAGER City Librarian Goodrich explained that the funds were provided through a state aid to local public libraries program to allow additional equipment without afecting the operating budget. She stated that the funds would enhance collections at both libraries and provide better reference service in the History Room. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Resol uti on. RESOLUTION NO. 18-85 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Haffey explained that this was the third public hearing held on Magnolla Center for citizen input and the recom- mendation of the Subcommittee was to approve the concept plan and authorize staff to proceed with the implementatlon of the project; accept the policy endorsing senior housing· He stated that the seniors had suffered through enough studies of Magnolia Center and that it was time for the Council to take action because the City shouldn't throw thousands and thousands of dollars away on studies any further. He stated that if the City was going to spend thousands of dollars it should be to rehabilitate Magnolia Center - not to study it. He stated that this would be a 2.5 milllon dollar project of which the City would pay half and the rest would be paid from outside funding which the taxpayers would not have to pay for the entire 2.5 million. He stated that this was a con- cept that talked about preserving sec- tions of Magnolia which are architecturally significant and that there were many in the community that felt that the entire Magnolia Center should be preserved. He stated that while that was a worthy goal economically it may be unreasonable to do that just as it would be unreasonable to demolish the entire structure, it would be unreaso- n~le.to, expe~ tha~ th~ City could a~ord the en%lre s~ruc~ure. He spoke 1/23/85 Page 4 AGENDA -'CITY MANAGER 8. Hearing - Continued. II ACTION TAKEN 52 CITY MANAGER of the options offered this evening as being reasonable from an econimic, archi- tectural and senior community standpoint. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that he concurred with the Mayor's statements and felt that for the seniors that wanted Magnolia Center restored it had been a long time coming to fruition. He stated that he had a great deal of nostalgia for the site because he had attended first and second grade at the school. Vice Mayor Teglia requested staff members to reiterate provisions for a senior day care facility aspect of the project, Director of Recreation and Community Services Norton retraced the history of the project in great detail in relation to a senior center and senior housing project. He spoke of the goals developed: 1) To preserve a portion or all of the former Magnolia School building; 2) To use the preserved former Magnolia School building as a permanent senior center; 3) To design into any remodeling of the former Magnolia School building the flexibility to accommodate other community uses; 4) To provide senior housing; 5) To minimize the cost to the City. He went on to speak of the three options: 1) Renovate the front portion of the former Magnolia School building as a per- manent senior center which could be func- tional for other community uses. Facilitate the development of approxima- tely 150 units of senior housing on the adjacent site; 2) Renovate the front por- tion of the former Magnolia School as a permanent senior center; 3) Sell the entire land for the development of housing. He stated that the study recommended Option 1 as that which most facilitated the goals for the project. He stated that the plan for implementation was a~ 1/23/85 Page 5 AGENDA --CITY MANAGER 8. Hearing - Continued. ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER follows: 1) The City should adopt the Planning and Design Criteria from Section VI and VII of this study as guidelines for development on the site; 2) The City should adopt a policy that senior housing should be encouraged on the site; 3) The city should pursue the implementation of the development of the site as shown on the Master Plan for Option 1 in the study and as described in the text. He spoke in detail of the preliminary funding plan for construction: $500,000 San Mated County Housing and Community Development Grant; $150,000 - $250,00 State Grant - Proposition 18; $150,000 - $300,000 State Grant/Senior Bond Act; $100,000 Roberti Z'Berg; $150,000 Contribution from developer; $125;000 Gateway Redevelopment Funds; $1,075,000 - $1,325,000 City Contribution. Mr. Ron Ross, Real Estate Broker, stated that he had served as Director of Public Relations for the Heart Warmers Visitation Agency in San Mated County for five years. He stated that the Agency provided counseling and placement ser- vices for senior citizens and geriatrics. He stated that a term used in real e~tate was "highest and best use." He stated that the subject property as it was now does not meet that definition, but it could be based on the use az a senior citizen's affordable low rent housing which would provide dignity and indepen- dent living for senior citizens of South San Francisco where they can maintain convenient communications with their relatives and friends as opposed to being forced to move to low cost housing out of their familiar community. He stated that another term used in real estate was "location, location, location." He stated that the Magnolia senior citizens housing will be approxima- tely two blocks from the Grand Avenue business and professional areas with con- venient transportation. He continued~ the development was far enough away from 1/23/85 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER 8. Hearlng - Continued. CITY MANAGER the commercial area to provide adequate tranquility and that property values in the adjoining area will increase in value. He concluded by stating that he was strongly in support of the senior citizens development project. Mayor Haffey emphasized that there were two aspects to the recommendation: 1) The budget priority was preservation of the Magnolia Center for the purpose of com- munity use; 2) was for housing on the School District's land which the City did not own. Director of Recreation and Community Services Norton stated that currently there were two senior centers, one in the Municipal Services Building and one on Grand Avenue. He stated that the plan was to transfer the existing center at Grand Avenue to Magnolia which is approximately 15,000 square feet and three times the size of the Grand Avenue Center. He stated that his department was com- mitted to an adult day care center at Magnolia Center. He stated that the building would also be used for various community events, senior advisory board~ members of the senior citizens club and being used by all aspects for community services. Vice Mayor Teglia stated that there was a community organization that may be willing to undertake the furnishing of the adult day care center and that con- sideration of facts and figures for the day care center should be considered for the organization as a donation. Councilman Addiego questioned the lay out of the building for physical access for the seniors. Director of Recreation and Community Services Norton stated that there would be on large building at level A, with a half level up from that and a full level up - making three stories to 1/23/85 Page 7 AGENDA CITY MANAGER 8. Hearing - Continued. ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER the building, in a two story height with existing ramps. Ms. Carmen Dotsie stated that her mother lived in South San Francisco and was in great need of a senior day care center and presented petitions from 600 people in support of the day care center. She stated that her mother could not be left alone as she lived with her sister who worked all day. She stated that her mother had Alzheimer disease and alone could be a danger to herself. Ms. Mary Louise Whitehead, 5 Sonora, stated that she was a geriatric social worker for San Mateo County for long term care and strongly supported this project for a senior day care center, and senior housing. She spoke of some senior complexes that provided none, one, two and three meals a day and emphasized the need for mandatory meals for debilitated seniors. She spoke of the merits of senior centers having cafeteria and cof- fee shops. She stated that she could not see the need for more residential care because they could not fill the beds that have been licensed by the State. She con- tinued, residents of residential care were already so deteriorated, past the stage of Mrs. Dostie's mother, that the patients do not get the benefit of senior centers but would from senior day care centers. She spoke of the need for transportation from Samtrans for seniors going to nursing facilities. Mr. Conrad, 536 Grand Avenue, asked that, in the planning for Magnolia Center, thought should be given to the need for additional space in the future for the seniors. Mayor Haffey stated that that concern had been addressed with the Historical Society and the suggestion was made for the City to purchase additional land from the School District and that this comment had been financing - was it economically 1/23/85 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER 8. Hearlng - Continued. CITY MANAGER reasonable. He stated that the City did not have the money to do everything now and if the City waited it would prove to be expensive. Mr. Solo, 429 Commercial Avenue, questioned who was going to carry the expenses for the day care center. Director of Recreation and Community Services Norton stated that a day care center was not a difficult financial program because: the County and other agencies were willing to give money to the program; that the participants in the program usually generate a fee; some of the expenses are borne by the par- ticipant; that the City was looking towards the Agency on Aging who had expressed an interest in funding the program. He stated that adult day care was something his professional staff could deal with in that medical treatment was not administered. Mr. Solo stated that the parking diagrams for the building showed inadequate parking for the facility as was the case with the building for senior condomlnlum~ on Baden. Mayor Haffey stated there was on-street parking surrounding the school; that there would be 20 - 25 spaces provided on site; off-street parking; and that the City through the County Agency on Aging has a van that will be used to transport seniors. Mr. Solo expressed concern over the parking congestion from people parking in the area who own many cars. Mrs. Lillian Conger, 706 Palm Avenue~ stated that she represented the Senior Advisory Board, and now that the City had the funding it should strike while the iron was hot and not lose the money. She stated that the City should go with Option No. 1 which had merit, even though it may not be what all seniors wanted, and would g~ve every senior citizen a 1/23/85 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER 8. Hearlng - Continued. CITY MANAGER chance to be together. She continued, that an adult day care center was one of the most wonderful programs to be included with the building of the Magnoia Center. Mr. Lawrence Pera, 758 Baden Avenue, suggested underground parking for the site; a park; fruit trees; a fountain; generate own electricity and save money. Mayor Haffey closed the hearing and reiterated that the City had a window of opportunity with Magnolia Center. Ne stated that the voters in California had recently passed Proposition 30 and that all cities in San Mateo County would be competing for the funds. He stated that other funds were available and should be taken advantage of so that the City would not lose the funds. Vice Mayor Teglia stated that this had been a very long time in coming and that she was very comfortable with the plans, Councilman Addiego expressed concern over having a shell of a building that was in a decline, that it was criminal what past Councils had done in neglect of a public building; and was glad to be a part of the Council that was going to rectify the situation which was long over due. He stated that the parking was undesirable and suggested looking at that portion of Walnut and the parking installed there. M/S Nicolopulos/Haffey - To adopt the recommendations of the Magnolia Subcommittee for the subject property: 1) To adopt the Magnolia Center concept and direct staff to implement the pro- ject; 2) Adopt a policy endorsing senior housing on the site. Carried by unanimous roll call vote; Damonte was absent from the proceedings and vote. M~or Addlego declared a recess at 8:40 p.m. AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER RECALL TO ORDER: Councilman Damonte arrived. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution which amends the City' s Employee C1 assi- fication Plan by adding a Job Specification for the position of Equipment Operator. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY REVISING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATION FOR THE POSITION OF EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 10. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution which amends the City's Employee Classl- fication Plan by changing th.e job specification for the position of Secretary to the City Manager. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN JOB SPECIFICATIONS 11. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution estab- lishing the Police Association as the excluslve repre, sentatlve employee organization for employees in classifications included in rep.resentatlon Unit VII Non-Sworn Po/~ ce. A RESOLUTION GRANTING RECOGNITION TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE ASSOCIATION AS TNE EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION FOR EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS INCLUDED IN REPRESENTATIVE UNIT 7 - NON-SWORN POLICE Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding for Units 3 and 9. ~J~' CITY MANAGER Mayor Haffey recalled the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m., all Council present. Councilman Damonte arrived at 9:01 p.m. M/S Addiego/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 19-85 Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Addiego - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 20-85 Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Damonte - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 21-85 Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglla/Damonte - To adopt the Resol uti on. RESOLUTION NO. 22-85 1/23/85 Page 11 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CITY MANAGER 12. Staff Report 1/23/85 - Continued. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMORAN- DUM OF UNDERSTANDING UNITS 3 AND 9 AFSCME, AFL-CIO LOCAL 1569 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1984 - JUNE 30, 1985 TO PROVIDE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS 13. Staff. Report 1/23/85 ~ecommending adoption of a Resolut3on accepting and approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 8. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES IN UNIT 8: 6/29/84 - 6/30/85 FINANCE Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending: 1) Motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; 2) Motion to adop~ the Ordinance to change the ~ meeting time for Parking Place/l{~ Commission meetings. ~151 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.64.050A OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND SUBSECTION 4.1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 709 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARKING PLACE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 35550, ET SEQ." 15. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending adoption of a Resolution amending the 1984-85 Budget. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-2, 1984-85 OPERATING BUDGET CITY MANAGER Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Damonte - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 23-85 Carried by unanimous voice vote. FINANCE City Clerk Battaya read the title of the Ordinance in its entirety. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To waive further reading of the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 972-85 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Nicolopulos questioned if the amendment was to cover money which had been budgeted and not used in the prior year. Director of Finance Lipton stated that the items budgeted for 1983-84 may.not have been purchased in May of 1984, so the amendment would cover those expenses incurred after that time. City Manage.r Birkelo explai~ned that. there were funds ~n the reserve tot encumberan- ces for the prior year. AGENDA ACTION TAKEN FINANCE 15. PLANNING 16. Staff Report 1/23/85 - Continued. Public Hearing - UP-79-499/Mod. 1/Budget Rent-A-Car (Traverse Corp.) to add truck and van rental to an existing automobile sales facility at 177 South Airport Boulevard in the M-2 Industrial Zone District - An appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Use Permit. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending: 1) Open the Public Hearing and hear testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing: 3) Motlon to deny the appeal. FINANCE M/S Damonte/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 24-85 Carried by unanimous voice vote. PLANNING Deputy City Manager Lewis recommended that Council deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission based on the three findings in the Staff Report: 1) The proposal is not con- sistent with the General Plan. A truck rental facility is in direct conflict with Policy 1-11 in the General Plan; 2) The proposal is not consistent with Ordinance No. 923-83, as extended, the M-2 Interim Ordinance. This Ordinance requires a finding that the proposed use will be compatible with the General Plan; 3) The proposal may be adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community or detrimental or injurious to the surrounding properties. Associate Planner Maureen Morton stated that new auto, truck and/or equipment sales lots, storage areas and vehicle rental agencies should not be permitted along Airport Boulevard unless such uses are located under major utility lines, She stated that this was determined to be a new use because it was not a part of the former use permit and a finding is required that the use is compatible with the General Plan. She continued, it was felt that a new truck storage or rental facility would be in direct conflict with the General Plan and was not designated as a permitted use. She stated that if the Council did not follow the recommendations of the Planning Commission and if it was deter- mined that this was consistent with the General Plan, the request should be sent back to the Planning Commission for an analysis of its merits; If the Council determines that the use is not consistent with the General Plan but that this pro- 1~a23/85 ge 13 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PLANNING 16. Publlc Hearing - Continued. PLANNING posal is an appropriate use at this loca- tion then a General Plan Amendment should be i nl ti ated. Mayor Haffey opened the Public Hearing and invited those wishing to speak in favor of the appeal to step to the dais. Mr. Louis Dell'Angela, Environmental Development Group, stated that he was representing the appellant and refuted the findings in the Staff Report and stated that the application was con- sistent with the General Plan and Ordinance No. 923-83; and that the pro- posed use would have no effect on the surrounding area. He stated that the use would occupy only a very small portion of the established automobile sales, storage and rental facility and that not even 10% of all vehicles on the lot would be vans and trucks. He stated that there would only be 34 units proposed, 18 trucks and 16 vans, which would be stored behind a barricade and would not be seen from the street. He stated that Council had a great deal of latitude and discretion in the interpre- tation of the General Plan and was not bound by Staff's interpretation. He stated that Policy 1-11 states," ..... new automobile, truck and equipment storage and vehicle rental agencies should not be permitted along Airport Boulevard unless they are to be located under utility lines." He stated that the key words are "new vehicle rental agencies." He stated that the application before Council was not a new use because a rental agency has existed on the lot and the application requested approval of a modification of the services to be provided by an existing agency. He stated that that was important because no where in the policy does it state that a truck or van use can not be incorporated in this area. He stated that during discussion for the adoption of the General Plan, the Council and Planning Commission did not want valuable vacant parcels to be used for 1_/23/85. vage ~.~ AGENDA "' PLANNING 16. Public Hearing - Continued. Cassette No. 2 I ACTION TAKEN PLANNING something less than an intensive use. He stated that this property was not undeve- loped and not depriving the City of having a hotel developed on vacant land - which is the key to Policy 1-11. He stated that he believed that the Council could make a finding that the use was consistent based on the premise that a new agency was not being established and that the intent of the application was still being respected. He stated that a finding could also be made that the use is consistent with Ordinance No. 923-83. He stated that little documen- tation had been presented by Staff to substantiate a finding that the use was adverse to health, safety and general welfare. Mr. Lawrence Pera stated that Budget Rent-A-Car was a small operator versus Hertz Rent-A-Car and should be allowed to expand his business. Mayor Haffey invited anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the appeal to step to the dais - no one chose to speak and he closed the Public Hearing. Discussion followed: how did storage of a truck or van cause problems that an automobile did not cause; claims of adversity of the use to the community; whether the use was consistent with the General Plan; that this was not a new use; that Staff should substantiate claims of adversity; enforcement by the City to ensure no more than 34 new spaces for trucks and vans; putting a condition in the use permit specifying a maximum number of spaces for trucks and vans; that the merits of the case were not pro- perly presented by Staff; clarifying the size of trucks to be stored; whether the expansion of the use could be considered as a new use. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To deny the appeal based on the findings of the Planning Commission. 1323/8~ Page ~5 AGENDA --PLANNING 16. Public Nearing - Continued. ACTION TAKEN PLANNING The Motion was defeated by majority roll call vote, Teglia and Haffey voted yes. Councilman Addlego requested the City Attorney to comment on Council's options. City Attorney Rogers stated that the Council could refer it back to the Planning Commission for a review of its merits, which apparently it has not had yet, or the Council could approve the use permit and subject the use permit to conditions. Councilman Nicolopulos questionedj if the Council took no action what would happen. City Attorney Rogers stated that if the Council took no action then the Planning Commission's action would be upheld. Motion by Nicolopulos - To refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for a merit analysis. The Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Damonte - To approve the appeal with conditions: size of the truck not to exceed 24'; that no more than 34~ 18 trucks and 16 vans, spaces will be stored at any time; and that placement of the vehicles will be behind a barrier and can not be seen by passing traffic at any time. Councilman Addiego stated that a negative declaration should preceed this motion or be a part of the motion. Vice Mayor Teglia questioned what nega- tive declaration was being discussed. Mayor Haffey questioned how there could be a negative declaration when a study had not been made. City Attorney Rogers stated that there had been no evidence presented one way or the other, for there is no substantial evidence right now. He stated that if 1~a23/85 ge 16 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PLANNING 16. Public Hearing - Continued. 17. Public Hearing - GP-84-27 - An Amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan to Medium Density Residential on Miller Avenue, retaln High Denslty Residential on the north side of South Spruce Avenue south of Miller Avenue in the area generally bounded by Grand, Orange and Spruce Avenues and Tamarack Lane. PLANNING the Council was going to agree that this usage is appropriate under the General Plan, the only issue raised was traffic, Council based on what was heard from Staff and Budget must decide whether there was any evidence presented tonight to indicate that there is going to be a significant adverse impact on the environment from this project. He con- tinued, if the Council could find that there is not, then Council can make that finding and adopt a negative declaration.' Mayor Haffey questioned if members of the Council who were in favor of the appeal can determine that there are no adverse impacts for a negative declaration. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that based on what was presented he felt there weren't any. Councilman Damonte stated that the Staff report read that the proposal "may be" adverse, which anything in this world may be, which told him there were no adverse conditions. Councilman Addiego stated that he con- curred with Councilmembers Nicolopulos and Damonte. Mayor Haffey stated that the following would be added to the Motion and called for a Second: "that there were no adverse impacts for a negative decl arati on." Seconded by Addiego. Carried by majority roll call vote; Teglia and Haffey voted no. City Planner Christians stated that the recommendation was to approve Negative Declaration No. 471 and the Resolution approving GP-84-27 to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan from High Density Residential to Medium Density on both sides of Miller Avenue, retain High Density Residential on the north side of Grand Avenue, and retain Planned Commercial on the west side of Spruce 1/23/85 ~age 17 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PLANNING 17. Public Hearing - Continued. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending: 1) Open the Public Hearing and hear testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing; 3) Motion to approve Negative Declaration No. 471; 4) Motion to adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. GP-84-27. A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-84-27 PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2353 - AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN PLANNING Avenue south of Miller Avenue, in the area generally bounded by Grand, Orange, and Spruce Avenues, and Tamarack Lane. He spoke of the existing land use having substantial use of second units; that the historical ordinance will be coming for- ward and that it would help protect some areas of Miller; that the south west corner of Spruce and Miller was a historical structure. Mayor Haffey opened the Public Hearing and invited those wishing to speak in favor of the amendment to step to the dais and those also that were opposed to step forward. Mr. Conrad, 536 Grand Avenue, expressed concern with building more apartments on Grand Avenue and spoke of transient problems on Grand. Mr. Rolley, 544 Grand, stated that Grand Avenue was already zoned high density and if the zoning was changed it would make the selling of individual parcels less desirable. Mr. Battaglini, 616 Miller Avenue, stated that he could build six units on a site and was not in favor of a change in zoning that would lessen the density. Councilman Damonte stated that the north and south side of Grand would remain high density and that Spruce/Magnolia/Orange and Grand was high density. Councilman Addiego stated that he did not like the density on the south side of Grand to Airport Boulevard. Mayor Haffey closed the Public Hearlng.~ M/S Teglia/Haffey - To approve Negative Declaration No. 417. Motion failed by majority roll call vote, Teglia and Haffey voted yes. 1/23/85 Page 18 AGENDA ACTZON TAKEN PLANNING 17. Public Hearing - Continued. 18. Staff Report 1/23/85 recommending by Motion to make a determination as to whether the existing struc- ture at 340 Miller Avenue is an historical landmark. PLANNING Councilman Addlego stated that the Council should continue this item and walk the area to see the effects of the changes in density. Consensus of Council - To carry the item over to the next meeting. Associate Planner Maureen Morton stated that there was a purchaser for the site who had the intention to demolish the existing home and to build a new three bedroom home with a garage to accommodate eight vehicles. She stated that this had been brought to Council because it was the first example of an historical land- mark. She continued, the site is on the north side of Miller built approximately in 1902 with an unusual gambrel roof which was architecturally significant as a representative of a unique style. She stated that demolition of the structure is contrary to the purpose and intent of Ordinance No. 942, as extended by Ordinance No. 943, which prohibits alteration or destruction of landmarks. She stated that a letter had been received from the Historical Society requesting that the Council not allow the destruction of such a historic landmark. She presented the inspection report by Inspector Meloni of the site which was extension in detail of dry rot, neglect; buckling floors, lack of sufficient electrical outlets, etc. Councilman Addiego stated that this was a beautiful example of a landmark and suggested making it viable for the owner of the property to save the structure. He stated that he would not mind if it was restored and turned into a law office. Mr. Roger LaLan, 570 Rocca Avenue, stated that the use constituted now was incon- sistent with both the new and old General Plan. He stated that the inspector's report spoke of the outside deterioration /?/85 ge 19 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PLANNING 18. Staff Report 1/23/85 - Continued. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 19. Appointments to Boards and ~ Commissions - Parking Place Commission and the Library Board. 19a. Consideration of a Motion to preserve the Sign Hill Sign. PLANNING which he felt was not salvageable; concrete was made up of dirt and a facade of concrete; that the floors were tilted; there was dry rot on all of the side wall; that it was not feasible to restore the building; that the owner, Mrs. Oliva, had to sell the property because of per- sonal hardship, etc. Councilman Addlego stated that the building was being rented and that Mrs. Ollva had an obligation to make the pro- perty safe for the tenant. Councilman Damonte, suggested move the structure to another site and preserve the building. Chief Building Inspector Wittwer stated that the foundation problems listed were major and that a historical landmark included the property. M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - That 340 Miller Avenue is a historical building and can not be demolished. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Removed from the Agenda by Mayor Halley. Mayor Haffey stated that he had met with the Historical Society regarding concern that the City was going to remove the industrial sign on Sign Hill. He stated that the Society had circulated petitions to many residents in favor of the preser- vation of the sign. He stated that Council had recently directed that the entire sign be repainted by City workers. Mr. Jerry Quinlan, 318 Altamont, South San Francisco Historical Society President, stated that there had been a newspaper article quoting PIBC as saying 1/23/85 Page 20 ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 19a. Consideration of a Motion to preserve the Sign Hill Sign - Continued. Vice Mayor Teglia: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL that the City is no longer an industrial center, and yet this City was known throughout the world by its sign and its motto. He read the petition to preserve the sign and presented the numerous peti- tions to the City Clerk. Mr. Lawrence Pera stated that he was in favor of the preservation of the sign and if needed would paint the sign himself. Mr. Solo stated that the term industrial city went back to when the City was named Baden and consisted of range land and slaughter houses. He stated that industry came into the City in 1903 and made this City what it is today. He stated that the City logo consisted of 70% industrial design which was what the City was all about. M/S Damonte/Nicolopulos - To retain and continue to maintain the sign on Sign Hill. Carried by unanimous roll call vote. Vice Mayor Teglia questioned if a bond measure had established the Sign Hill sign. Reported on the discussion of the Airport Roundtable meeting: 1) Shore line depar- ture was being used as often as possible; 2) Trees were removed recently along Highway 101 to allow road construction and the noise level is now greater because of the removal of the noise buf- fer; residents were upset and were looking toward mitigation measures to provide relief; Burlingame and Millbrae were supposed to agendize the item for action; 3) In June 1984 the State of CA CALTRANS issued International Airport a variance to operate because they were not in compliance with the State noise law and asked the Roundtable whether or not they felt a hearing should be held. The Roundtable felt great progress had been made and that a hearing would be counter productive and suggested to CALTRANS 1~3/85 ge 21 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN --ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Haffey: l§b. Request from Mr. Amer on p~oposed sewer hookup at 210 Alta Vista Drive and refund from subsequent hookups of other residents. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL that a variance be issued for a period of one year. She stated that a six month review was allowed which time had come and that the Roundtable was writing to CALTRANS to request that hearings be con- ducted in that the Roundtable was angry with CALTRANS for having stripped 101 of the trees and was using this as a tool. Gave a report on the City/School Board Subcommittee meeting: 1) Status of District declared surplus property at Baden and Magnolia in relation to the Magnolia Project. City representatives told the District that the City was not interested in the property; 2) District budget decline with the cost of moving the bungalo - City representatives reiterated that the City would only pay 50% of the cost, District to go out to bid in April and the bungalo would be moved in June; 3) Status report of phase 2 on the various costs and types of improvements on Spruce Gym; 4) Aircraft noise abatement at Ponderosa School; 5) Status of JPA for use of City and School facilities; 6) Request from two prin- ciples for City contribution to a fitness program at Alta Loma High and Burl Burl Elementary Schools. City Manager Birkelo stated that some time ago Council had approved the exten- sion of a sewer service outside the City limits for Mr. Amer on Alta Vista and that there had been many discussions on what sort of a guaranty could be given to Mr. Amer in the event other people chose to hook up to the same llne. He stated that Staff had not been able to satisfy Mr. Amer and that he was now under a 30 day notice from the Health Department to either hook up or replace his septic tanks. He stated that he had a written plan offering assurance of guarantees to Mr. Amer and that he needed Council approval of the plan. M/S Addiego/Teglia - To endorse the plan as presented the City Manager in the document. Carried by unanimous voice vote. 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ?0 GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 20. Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel matters, labor relations and litigation. RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ~ Bat~lerk dlty of South San Francisco GOOD AND WELFARE Mr. Lawrence Pera questioned what was being done at Chestnut and Grand Avenue. Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 11:10 p.m. Mayor Haffey recalled the meeting to order at 11:24 p.m., all Council present, no action taken. M/S Damonte/Nicolopulos - to adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 1/30/85, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue at 5:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 11:24 p.m. APPROVED: 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. 1/23/85 Page 23