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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1987-07-22Mayor Mark N. Addiego Vice Mayor John "Jack" Drago Counci 1: Ri chard A. Haffey Gus Nicolopulos Roberta Cerri Teglia M I N U T E S 000~.~9 City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room July 22, 1987 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS Resolution Commending Charles W. Getz, IV Resolution Commending Herman R. Hoyer AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Lewis Requested: - That Item No. i be removed from the Agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ACTION TAKEN 7:37 p.m. Mayor Addiego presiding. Council present: Council absent: Haffey, Drago, Nicolopulos, Teglia, and Addiego. None. The pledge of allegiance was recited. PRESENTATIONS Councilwoman Teglia read the Resolution aloud and presented it to former Planning Commissioner Getz. Councilman Nicolopulos read the Resolution aloud and presented it to former Planning Commissioner Hoyer. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lou Dell'Angela, 460 Gardenside Ave., made a public apology to Councilwoman Teglia for recent quotes by him in the newspaper that had unjustly put labels on her. He stated that he had been angry on how the Council had treated the transpor- tation issue, and subsequently, he had lashed out at Councilwoman Teglia in a political manner - which was a mistake. He stated that he was new to politics, but would henceforth conduct his can- didacy by dealing only with issues, rather than in name calling. Councilwoman Teglia stated that she had been displeased with Mr. Dell'Angela's 7/22/87 Page i A 6 E N D A A C T ] 0 N T A K E N i00~,I~~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending by Motion to set a Hearing for 8/26/87 for consideration of the determination that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of the street lighting facilities and directing the filing of eminent domain proceedings. Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution of Intention to vacate a 10' Public Utility Easement adjacent to Junipero Serra Boulevard between Lot I Block 13 and Lot 13 Block 20, Winston Manor No. 2, and to set 8/26/87 as a Public Hearing. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ADJACENT TO JUNIPERO SERRA BOULEVARD, WINSTON MANOR NO. 2 SUBDIVISION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS personal attack on her, however, she did accept his apology. She stated that each of the candidates would put their quali- fications before the voters, and the voters would decide. Mayor Addiego stated that he was not looking forward to this campaign being waged from the dais by any candidate. Councilwoman Te§lia spoke of a non-profit organization that places foreign students in homes for the summer, and additional homes were needed for some Japanese students this summer. She stated that anyone interested could contact City Hall for further information. COMMUNITY FORUM No one chose to speak. CONSENT CALENDAR Removed from the Agenda under Agenda Review by the City Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 88-87 7/22/87 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN --CONSENT CALENDAR Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution desig- nating the intersection of Forbes Boulevard and Point San Bruno as an intersection at which vehicles are required to stop before entering. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3812, AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTABLISHES CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGU- LATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 11.28 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE e Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending by Motion to accept the 1986-87 Street Resurfacing Program, Project No. ST-86-1 as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. ® Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution author- izing an agreement with U. S. Escrow to provide financial ser- vices in connection with the property rehabilitation programs. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY REHABILITATION LOAN SERVICES Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution fixing a special property tax rate for Fiscal Year 1987-88 for the Municipal Services Building. A RESOLUTION FIXING A SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 89-87 So ordered. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilman Haffey. RESOLUTION NO. 90-87 M/S Haffey/Teglia - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 5. Carried by unanimous voice vote. 7/22/87 Page 3 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N 000192 Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution author- izing an agreement with U. S. Escrow to provide financial ser- vices in connection with the property rehabilitation programs. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY _Z/ REHABILITATION LOAN SERVICES ~'~ APPROVAL OF BILLS 7. Approval of the Regular Bills of 7/22/87. Director of Recreation & Community Services Norton stated that this was an agreement with U.S. Escrow who handled special loan programs for HUD. He stated that they would handle disburse- ments upon request, investigate title reports, and loan documents required by the Government. Councilman Haffey stated that the staff report had not indicated what the service would cost the City. Director of Recreation & Community Services Norton stated that there were two related costs: 1) for the housing rehabilitation; and 2) for the rentals, that were passed on to the client. He stated that the administrative costs were included in the budget process. He stated that the company, in handling the HUD applications and title reports, would expedite the documents in a more efficient manner. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that if the City did not employ this company it would have to find a way to deal with the loans in-house. He questioned what costs would the City have if it was done in-house. Director of Recreation & Community Services Norton stated that there would be fees for title companies and banks. M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 91-87 Carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS M/S Haffey/Teglia - To approve the Regular Bills of 7/22/87 in the amount of $1,755,152.47. Carried by unanimous voice vote. 7/22/87 Page 4 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N ~COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving the 1987-88 Preliminary Operating Budget - continued from the 6/24/87 meeting. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1987-88 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION Mayor Addiego stated that at the last meeting Vice Mayor Drago had had questions on the administrative charges, and questioned if the Vice Mayor was satisfied with the answers given by staff. Vice Mayor Drago stated that he had been given additional figures tonight on charges by other cities, however, he still felt that there should be some pin- pointing of administrative costs within the City. Finance Director McVey stated that he agreed with the Vice Mayor, and would have the figures next year. Councilman Haffey requested that next year staff come up with a consistent method to deal with all of the various funds, i.e., redevelopment, and gas tax. He stated that he agreed with the Vice Mayor that the figures were arbitrary. Councilman Nicolopulos requested that the Finance Director go over the revenues and expenditures in the budget for the bene- fit of the citizenry. Finance Director McVey spoke in detail of the composition of the revenues and expenditures in the budget. Discussion followed: review of line items; if the City became affluent, would it have to turn money over to the resi- dents; that the estimated revenues over expenditures were a reserve for emergen- cies; the financial estimate on wage increases; that MOUs should be settled before the adoption of the budget; that revenues had been over estimated in the past few years; that Council should be fully apprised of all expenditures; that the reserves were low; etc. M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Resolution. 7/22/87 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 0001 . ~COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION 8. Staff Report - Continued. e 10. 11. Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution to award the bid for the purchase of Quarterly Leisure Activities ~-~)~ Brochures for fiscal year 1987-88 to Alonzo Printing Co., Inc. in the amount of $15,619.92, as the lowest responsible bidder. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT LEISURE ACTIVITIES BROCHURES - BID #1756 Public Hearing - To consider the Report of Sewer Rental Charges for 1987-88 (which will not reflect ,5'.~ any increase in charges over the prior fiscal year). Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending: 1) Open the Public Hearing and hear testimony; 2) Close the Public Hearing; 3) Adoption of a Resol uti on. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES FOR 1987-88 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 14.12 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving the Downtown Commercial Rehabili- tation Program. ,~3~0~ A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION NO. 92-87 Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Drago - To adopt the Resol uti on. RESOLUTION NO. 93-87 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Finance Director McVey stated that adop- tion of the Resolution would allow the sewer charges to be put on the property tax rolls. Mayor Addiego opened the Public Hearing and invited those wishing to speak for or against the item to step to the dais - no one chose to speak, and he closed the Public Hearing. M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 94-87 Carried by unanimous voice vote. City Manager Lewis stated that this was a pilot program that would update the down- town community that had become blighted, and needed revitalization. He stated that this particular project took advantage of the redevelopment program money to initiate the program. He stated that the program provided funding for loans and grants for commer- cial rehabilitation with a maximum of $100,000 for activities that included restoration and improvement of 7/22/87 Page 6 ^ G E N D A ^ C T I 0 N T A K E N ~)001~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION 11. Staff Report - Continued. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION buildings. He stated that it also provided grants to be matched by the business owners of up to $50,000, and $5,000 unmatched monies for various other activities, i.e., architectural services, etc., to improve the business locations. He stated that staff planned to solicit applications to commercial business owners according to the guidelines being considered tonight. He stated that after they were compiled staff would like to present them to the merchants, Chamber and Historical Homeowners Association for their review and consideration; and then a submittal for final approval for grant applications. He stated that the Federal Block Grant monies were targeted for these programs and would fund two or three pilot proj- ects, and give the City the opportunity to review the program and decide whether or not it could meet the objectives. He stated that he had taken the oppor- tunity to review the issue with the merchants, and thought that there was a general concurrence in the business com- munity that this type of program was beneficial to businesses on the lower end of Grand Avenue. He also stated that the program itself had been reviewed and endorsed by the merchants, Chamber and homeowners' group. He stated that the specific guidelines were up for approval, and had not been seen by the Planning Commission. Discussion followed: that it should be seen by each of the affected Boards; that a committee, made up of members of the Planning Commission, Homeowners Group and other interested parties should review the applications and give input to the Council; priority of applications, etc. Mr. Lou Dell'Angela, Urban Planner, 7/22/87 Page 7 A6ENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION 11. Staff Report - Continued. (Cassette No. 2) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION cited his concerns on the program: insufficient notice being given to the business community or residents on the program; that effected homeowners should be notified and made privy to the guidelines; danger that the only benefit from the program would be cosmetics of a few historical buildings; that the trees should be trimmed downtown in order to see the buildings; that the Oldtown Homeowners Assn. should be contacted for input; that the program should address major, rather than superficial improve- ments to buildings; that time should be taken to properly address the problems of revitalization of the downtown; that many of the downtown property owners were absent landlords, etc. Mayor Addiego stated that he agreed with Mr. Dell'Angela's observations. Councilwoman Teglia stated that when the downtown redevelopment program was first presented, she had expressed concerns about slowing down the program to get input from the residents and business owners, and that had been the direction to staff. Discussion followed: that Mr. Dell'Angela had met with the Downtown Merchants' Board and in detail had gone through the program and its guidelines; that Councilman Nicolopulos had lived in the area for a long time, and was interested in its renovation. Ms. Helen Gookin, Historical Preservation Commission, stated that the Commission felt that this was a good plan, however, why not establish a historical district. She stated that the property owners could be contacted for educational purposes and input, which would be for the good of the City. She stated that as a resident she pre- ferred to shop at a local store, rather 7/22/87 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ~-- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION 11. Staff Report - Continued. RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: 12. Staff Report 7/22/87 recommending adoption of a Resolution approving a Redevelopment Survey Area including the downtown, and other commercial and industrial areas. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A REDEV- ELOPMENT SURVEY AREA FOR STUDY PURPOSES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION than at a shopping mall, and revitaliza- tion would bring in more customers to Grand Avenue. She spoke of the various means of funding available for preser- vation and renovation of buildings. Discussion followed: that some retail uses were missing in the downtown area, such as shoe stores; that the guidelines had not been circulated to the various Boards and interested parties; that this program allowed the City to reach out, etc. M/S Nicolopulos/Haffey - To adopt the Resolution, but the title should be changed to include the word pilot program. RESOLUTION NO. 95-87 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Addiego declared a recess at 9:25 p.mo Mayor Addiego recalled the meeting to order at 9:35 p.m., all Council present. Director of Planning Smith stated that staff had been developing ways of financing and implementing the Downtown Revitalization Strategy. She continued, the preliminary analyses indicated that the full costs of a downtown redevelop- ment project would be significantly greater than the project revenues during the first 10-15 years of the project. She stated that in the meantime there were other deteriorated areas in the community that needed upgrading, and staff had identified some additional contiguous and non-contiguous areas which could qualify as blighted and benefit from a greater development potential and tax increment than solely the downtown. She stated that the proposed survey area was primarily for study purposes and was 7/22/87 Page 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION 12. Staff Report - Continued. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION only a preliminary step of an 12-18 month process that included an estimated 300 acres. She stated that staff had included various areas for consideration, in that properties could only be deleted and not added after a survey area was approved. She proceeded to elaborate on the areas covered in the survey area: all of Airport Blvd.; Sierra Point and proper- ties along Dubuque Ave.; the light industrial areas located between North Canal St. and Railroad Ave.; the area south of the Gateway Project and adjacent to the American Can Co., etc. Discussion followed: that the train sta- tion be included in the survey; the areas included in the survey; that the areas had to be blighted to qualify; property on Belle Air Island be included; that once adopted the survey area could not be changed, and anything to be added must be done now; whether the Orange Memorial Park area could be included; that it could be included in the three boundaries of Chestnut, etc. Mr. Lou Dell'Angela stated that he was very familiar with the redevelopment pro- cess, and questioned why the City would move in this direction when the Gateway Redevelopment Project was moving so slowly, and the Shearwater Project was in limbo. He expressed concern that perhaps the City was looking at redevelopment as a panacea - a cure-all. He stated that was not the intent of redevelopment. He questioned whether the redevelopment survey area was legitimate in looking at the vacant piece of property off of Forbes Blvd.. He stated that this was using the City as a leverage in the free market which he felt was a misuse of the Redevelopment Law. He stated that the City was looking 7/22/87 Page 10 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION 12. Staff Report - Continued. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION at other areas because the downtown rede- velopment did not pay for itself - at least not enough to justify it. He stated that the City was going to be spending money for surveys, and questioned whether it would be done by staff or a consultant. He stated that the Council was being asked to act on this survey, yet the business community had received little if any notice on the action to be taken - which he felt was wrong. He stated that redevelopment should not be undertaken only for special interest groups. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that the survey had been done to respond to valid questions, such as whether or not the areas qualify for redevelopment because of blight. Mr. Dell'Angela stated that there were areas in the survey that were vacant pro- perties, whereas there were other proper- ties that were truly blighted that should have been included. Councilwoman Teglia stated that the Council was asking for information on blighted areas, and if a particular pro- perty did not qualify it would be removed from the survey. Discussion followed: including the area of Spruce to South Linden; that much of the survey work would be done in-house, and the rest by consultants; that housing and a major intersection would be in part refunded, and that those benefits had accrued from the existing redevelopment areas; the cost of a project of this sort; that the initial cost of the survey would be $40,000, etc. M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. 7/22/87 Page 11 AGENDA ACT]'ON TAKEN --COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION 12. Staff Report - Continued. ITEMS FROM STAFF ITEMS FROM COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION NO. 96-87 Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF No one chose to speak. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Vice Mayor Drago made mention of a letter from the Roundtable that asked each of the cities for a portion of the Consultant's fee, which would be discussed on 8/5/87, and as this City's representative he needed authorization for this City's portion of $533. He stated that the Airport would contribute 40% for the Roundtable's Consultant Manager, and the member cities would pay the remaining 20%, of which there are nine - which amounted to 2.2% per City. Councilwoman Teglia stated that the item should be deferred to the next meeting in order for the subcommittee to meet and discuss the item. She stated that there would be plenty of time before the cities would make their commitment to the Roundtable so it could be delayed. Mayor Addiego spoke of the tour by the Senior Advisory Committee through Magnolia Center, and their subsequent satisfaction with the project. He stated that further tours would be held for interested citizens and encouraged Council to attend the tours. He stated that a meeting had been held on Tuesday with Brisbane on the Airport shoreline departure, and that they wanted us to share information. He recommended allowing the use of Mr. Carbone as a resource for the issues involved. Councilwoman Teglia expressed concern in allowing Brisbane carte blanche access to 7/22/87 Page 12 ~, _ ITEMS FROM COUNCIL GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 13. Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel matters, labor relations and litigation. ADJOURNMENT: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL a staff member that was working for this City's interest. Mayor Addiego stated that the matter would be handled through the City Manager's Office. Councilwoman Teglia suggested establish- ing a subcommittee of RPC, with a repre- sentative of each city. She stated that the point had been made that all cities in this County should be part of the body to deal with the transportation issue. She stated that she hoped RPC would con- sider that, and actively pursue the refinement of that plan; and have something more acceptable on the ballot in June. She stated that she did not understand why the Board of Supervisors were not actively involved in this pro- cess. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that a com- mittee should not be cumbersome, but workable to allow input from the cities. Vice Mayor Drago stated that the primary thing was a program to be put on the June ballot, and the committee should be less than twenty members to represent the cities. GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. CLOSED SESSION Council chose not to hold a Closed Session. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To adjourn the meeting Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment 10:10 p.m. 7/22/87 Page 13 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. attaya, City~ler~ City of South San Francisco APPROVED. M 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. 7/22/87 Page 14