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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1986-07-23Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego Counci 1: John "Jack" Drago Richard A. Haffey Gus Nicol opulos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS Report on Cultural Exchange Program with Doloros Hidalgo. Proposed new Zoning Ordinance. MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room July 23, 1986 0284 ACTION TAKEN 7:32 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding. Council present: Council absent: Nicolopulos, Drago, Addiego and Teglia. Haffey (on vacation). The pledge of allegiance was recited. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Teglia stated that this item would be postponed until the next meeting. Planning Chairwoman Joy Ann Wendler stated that the Council had adopted the General Plan for the City in 1984 after numerous public hearings and discussions. She stated that State Law mandated that a Zoning Ordinance be adopted that was con- sistent with the policies of the Plan and to further implement that General Plan. She stated that the documents before the Council had been completed by the Planning Commission, Staff and Consultants after numerous workshops and later public hearings that had been held. She thanked all of the individuals con- cerned in the making of the documents and encouraged the public to attend Council Public Hearings and give their input. Mayor Teglia stated that the Council would hold a Special Meeting for the pur- pose of a Study Session with the Planning Commission to analyze the documents on July 30, 1986, and the public was invited to attend. She stated that after the meeting a Public Hearing would be sche- duled for public input. She stated that the documents would be at both libraries, the Clerk's Office and in the Planning Department for examination. 7/23/86 Page i AGENDA ACTION TAKEN OPS5 AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Birkelo Requested: - Add Item No. 6a. Adoption of a Resolution providing for adjust- ment to Reserve Fund and credits upon assessments. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Pat Ahearn stated that some senior citizens had come to him asking why the Cable TV rates were raising. He suggested that they contact their Councilmen for an answer, which they had and had been unsuccessful. He stated that he had called the Cable TV and asked for the justification for the rate increase, and had been told that the company wanted to air more stations. He stated that he had not been satisfied with the Cable response and had researched the matter himself, and found that in 1980 the Council had given Cable a 58% reduction in the franchise fees. He stated that between 1980 and 1986, that reduction amounted to $250,000.00. He had also discovered that the Cable Co. had qualified through the Government, and no longer needed to go before the City Council to justify raising the rates. He stated that he was unable to obtain the franchise payments to the City from the Clerk's Office and requested that the Director of Finance respond to the franchise reduction and franchise payments. Mayor Teglia stated that two years ago the entire TV industry had been deregu- lated and no longer had to come before the Council for a rate increase. She stated that several members of Council, Drago, Nicolopulos and herself, had met with Cable TV because they were concerned about the captive audience that was depending upon Cable TV to see anything on TV without cable service. 7/23/86 Page 2 AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ACTION TAKEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Director of Finance Lipton stated that the City received a franchise fee of 21/2% from Cable TV based on their gross sales, and those figures were available in his Office. Mayor Teglia stated that the Council had not reduced the franchise rate. Mr. Ahearn stated that the 1980 Ordinance had reduced the franchise rate from 51/2% to 21/2%, and now the Council was talking about being short of money for the current budget. He also stated that the Council, after eleven years, had had the option to take over the Cable Company. He stated that San Bruno charged its customers less, and did own the TV Company. He questioned if the Director of Finance had the audits available for inspection. Director of Finance Lipton stated that he had a statement from Cable TV indicating the gross sales and services upon which the franchise was based. Mr. Ahearn asked if this was the normal way to do business, to just accept a statement from the company, in that a statement and an audit were not the same thing. Mayor Teglia stated that the Finance Director and the City Attorney would investigate the matter. Councilman Drago requested that the item be put on the next agenda and that all information be available for discussion. Vice Mayor Addiego stated that in 1980 it was not the same Council that serves today, however it would behoove the Council to investigate the figures to see if it would have benefited the City's coffers. 7/23/86 Page 3 ^GEND^ ^CT ON T^KE 0287 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending by Motion that the City Council deny and refer the following claim against the City to the Insurance Adjuster and the City Attorney: Claim as filed by James Hsu alleging paint damage to his vehicle at Hickey Boulevard and E1 Camino Real. e Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specifications, author- izing the work and calling bids for Landscape Maintenance Services for the Common Greens Areas. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ahearn stated that in 1986 the City had received an $80,000 fee, which means an additional $90,000 could have been realized if the franchise rate had not been lowered. He stated that his main concern was the senior citizens who lived on a fixed income and television was their main entertainment. He asked if he would be receiving a full report from the Director of Finance on this matter. Mayor Teglia stated that he would receive a full report on the Friday before the meeting. COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Teglia stated that the volunteer program at City Hall was being reac- tivated, and requested anyone interested to contact the City Manager's Office. CONSENT CALENDAR So ordered. RESOLUTION NO. 131-86 7/23/86 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 0E$8 CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Staff Report - Continued. COMMON GREENS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ® Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution of award of contract for the Roof Replace- ment at Fire Station No. 2, Project No. PB-83-10.3 to Royal Roofing in the amount of $21,950 as the lowest responsible bidder. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION NO. 2, PROJECT NO. PB-83-10.3 BID NO. 1720-1 Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specifications, author- izing the work and calling bids for South Airport Boulevard at Produce Avenue Traffic Signal and Street Improvements, Project No. ST-83-4. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD AT PRODUCE AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. ST-83-4; BID NO. 1664 Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving plans and specifications, author- izing the work and calling bids for the Magnolia Center Project. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE MAGNOLIA CENTER PROJECT NO. PR-86-1 BID NO. 1729 Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending by Motion to set 8/13/86 as a Public Hearing for consideration of an increase in garbage rates by South San Francisco Scavenger Company. CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 132-86 RESOLUTION NO. 133-86 RESOLUTION NO. 134-86 Public Nearing set for 8/13/86. 7/23/86 Page 5 AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR 6a. Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution providing for adjustment to Reserve fund and credits upon assessments. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ADJUST- MENT TO RESERVE FUND AND CREDIT UPON ASSESSMENTS - THE GATEWAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. ST-82-2 REASSESSMENT OF SERIES 86-A BONDS APPROVAL OF BILLS Approval of the Regular Bills of 7/23/86. ACTION TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 135-86 M/S Addiego/Drago - To approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS Councilman Drag, stated that the City Clerk's Office was the only outside agency personnel approved by Council, and questioned the bills for ADIA, Apple and Kelly Girl. Deputy City Manager/Community Development & Administration Lewis stated that it was a policy to use agencies to fill posi- tions due to vacation leave. Councilman Drag. stated that the Council had been told there were to be no trust funds, yet there was the Area Agency on Aging. Director of Recreation/Community Services Norton stated that two trust funds would be eliminated on 7/1/86, however these trust funds had been generated before 7/1/86 and were reserve funds. Mayor Teglia and Vice Mayor Addiego requested a report from Staff on tem- porary outside agency services. M/S Drago/Addiego - To approve the Regular Bills in the amount of $1,487,549.39. Carried by unanimous voice vote, Vice Mayor Addiego did not participate in the discussion nor did he vote on the claim of Safeway Stores. 7/23/86 Page 6 AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION ® Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution esta- blishing a tax rate for financing the Municipal Services Building Debt Service. A RESOLUTION FIXING A SPECIAL TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87 $77 L I BRAR Y ® Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution author- izing a grant proposal for Library funds (LSCA). A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICA- TION FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE LIBRARY ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION Director of Finance Lipton stated that adoption of this Resolution was required by the Tax Assessor to set the tax rate for the Municipal Services Building. He stated that the original debt had been $2,400,000, which the City had been paying off for five or six years. City Manager Birkelo stated that the tax rate had started out at five cents and was reduced each year. M/S Nicolopulos/Addiego - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 136-86 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. LIBRARY City Librarian Goodrich stated that the Resolution would authorize the City Librarian to apply for a grant to the California State Library for library ser- vices and construction act funds in the amount of $96,814 for the Reaching Kids Project. She stated that this would provide for an on-going relationship with the local school district for the purpose of reaching elementary students at school and advise them about public library materials and services. She stated that it would provide one-on-one, volunteer- based tutoring programs for students that needed additional assistance. Discussion followed: that there were no matching funds; whether this was infringing upon the schools; that if in future the City had to provide the funds, then an evaluation would be done on the services; the difference between grant funds and entitlement funds; that entitlement funds that are not spent within the year had to go into the General Fund. 7/23/86 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 0291 LIBRARY 9. Staff Report - Continued. RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 10. Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving the execution of an Agreement for Rehabilitation Loan Services. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR REHABILITATION LOAN SERVICES LIBRARY M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 137-86 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Director of Recreation & Community Development Norton stated that this was to have been a repeat of the $90,000 CDBG funds for rehabilitation loan services similar to last year. He stated that he had added two provisions: one states that the City would review all loans prior to approval compliance to Federal guidelines; a provision that all loans will be made in the target area, unless the City notifies the Coun~ty in writing. He stated that at the next meeting there would be an application to apply for $100,000 HUD funds that would be matching funds in $5,000 amounts for people to use to fix up their homes providing they can match the $5,000 at a low interest rate. He spoke in depth of the target area that ran from Linden Avenue to Airport from Hillside that he hoped the County would limit loans only to that area. Mayor Teglia stated that questioned why the City was not handling the complete loan application process, rather than have the County's services for the process. Director of Recreation & Community Development Norton stated that no one on the Staff currently had the experience to administer the program. Mayor Teglia stated that the Director was only talking about three or four loans and not pay 5.2% for the service. City Manager Birkelo stated that Staff 7/23/86 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN O292 RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 10. Staff Report - Continued. TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES 11. Public Hearing - Sewer Service Charges for 1986-87. Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending: 1) Continue Public Hearing and hear testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing; 3) Motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; 4) Motion to adopt the Ordinance. 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER CHARGES AND PROCEDURES RELATED THERETO AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED, AND CHAPTER 14.12 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES could not do it cheaper, in that the people are not experienced, and more people would have to be added. Discussion followed: on having the Finance Department handle the loan pro- cess; that the City should start with this small program and in the future would be ready to handle the redevelop- ment funds; that Council wanted a report in the coming year to address a change in handling this type of program in terms of financial obligation; that the trailer parks could possibly qualify for these loans; that the Deputy City Manager/ Community Development & Administration did have some experience with this type of program; on where the CDBG funds came from yearly and the dollar amount TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES City Clerk Battaya read the title of the Ordinance in its entirety. Mayor Teglia stated that the Public Hearing had been left open and invited anyone to speak. Mr. Jake Jones, 12 E1 Campo Dr., stated that he was not here to contest the amount of the sewer tax increase, but the method the City was using to distribute the cost. He stated that San Bruno's rates were much lower and included water and garbage bills. He objected to the residents having an increase and industry and business having a reduction in rates. Deputy City Manager/City Engineer Yee stating that Staff had to follow State guidelines for taxes to run the plant based on the actual flow and the facts. Discussion followed: that the industrial decreased through various industries leaving the City; survey made of surrounding cities charges; that San 7/23/86 Page 9 TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES 11. Staff Report - Continued. RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: 12. Public Hearing - To consider the "Report of Sewer Rental Charges for 1986-87 in accordance with ~.~.2_~'~ Ordinance 396, as amended." ~3 Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending: 1) Open the Public Hearing and hear testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing: 3) Adoption of a Resolution indicating acceptance of the Report of Sewer Rental Charges for 1986-87. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTAL AND CHARGES FOR 1986-87 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 14.12 TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES Bruno paid one third of the operating cost of the So. San Francisco plant; administrative costs paid by San Bruno; that there had been a miscalculation of $300,000 in the administrative costs making the projection short for this budget; that Staff was using money from the utility to balance the General Fund by transferring money from the Sewer Fund, etc. Mayor Teglia closed the Public Hearing. M/S Drago/Addiego - To waive further reading of the Ordinance. Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Drago/Addiego - To adopt the Ordinance. Nicolopulos - voted no; Addiego - voted yes; Drago - voted yes, Teglia - voted yes --- The motion failed. Health & Safety Code 5471 and 5473 requires a 2/3 vote for the motion to pass. Mayor Teglia declared a recess at 9:20 p.m. Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to order at 9:44 p.m., all Council present. Mayor Teglia opened the Public Hearing. Director of Finance Lipton stated that each year it was necessary to convey to the County Auditor proof that the City Council has given the public opportunity to comment before new rates are put on the County tax bills, whether there are changes or not. He stated that the report which he had filed with the City Clerk had incor- porated the tax increase approved this evening with a Public Hearing for the opportunity to ratify the report. 7/23/86 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 029 TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES 12. Staff Report - Continued. OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE 13. Staff Report 7/23/86 recommending adoption of a Resolution author- izing approval and execution of Agreement for Engineering Services with CH2M Hill for the Digester Gas Utilization Improvement Project No. WTP-85-3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DIGESTER GAS UTILIZATION IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT NO. WTP-85-3 ITEMS FROM STAFF 14. Application for the Helen Putnam award for excellence from the League ol~ California Cities. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICES Mayor Teglia invited those wishing to speak for or against the report to step to the dais, no one chose to speak and she closed the Public Hearing. M/S Addiego/Drago - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 138-86 Carried by majority voice vote, Nicolopulos voted no. Mr. Edward, CH2M Hill, explained the digester gas utilization improvements best alternatives. He stated that his firm wouild derive the cost estimates and evaluations for each of the alternatives for the utility solids to remove methane gas and produce power or air. Councilman Nicolopulos questioned how the cap of'$34,800 how been agreed upon. Deputy Director/City Engineer Yee stated that every contractual agreement was negotiated and the firm had submitted an hourly cost. M/S Addiego/Drago - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 139-86 Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Deputy City Manager/City Engineer Yee stated that the City had been asked to nominate a project and he felt that the Airport Noise Abatement Project has been of great benefit to the City and should be nominated. Consensus of Council - To proceed with the application ITEMS FROM COUNCIL No one chose to speak. 7/23/86 Page 11 ^c-r ou 0295 GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 15. Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel mat- ters, labor relations and litiga- tion. 16. Request to adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 7/30/86, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to study the General Plan and the Revised Zoning Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT: GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. CLOSED SESSION Council chose not to have a Closed Session. M/S Nicolopulos/Drago - To adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 7/30/86, at 7:00 p.m. in the MSB Community Room for a joint meeting with the Parking Place Commission followed at 7:30 p.m. with a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to study the General Plan Amendments and the Revised Zoning Ordinance. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time was 10:13 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ~aya, Ci~ City of South San Francisco _]~Ir~o. erta~ erri eg ia, M~or 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 are available for inspection, review and copying. 7/23/86 Page 12