HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1989-05-24 Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
Council:
Mark N. Addiego
Jack Drago
Richard A. Halley
- Gus Nicolopulos
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
May 24, 1989
AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
1. Interviews for the Planning
Commission.
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Closed Session for the purpose of
the discussion of personnel matters,
labor relations, property
negotiations and litigation.
RECALL TO ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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City of South San Francisco
ACTION TAKEN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
6:10 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding.
Council present:
Council absent:
Addiego, Drago,
Nicolopulos, and
Halley.
Teglia.
The following applicants were interviewed
for the Planning Commission: Karyl
Matsumot (who indicated that she was no
longer interested in an appointment);
Philip Bernheim; William Tidd; Michael
DeZordo.
Council chose not to hold a Closed
Session.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to
order at 7:15 p.m., all Council present,
no action taken.
M/S Addiego/Haffey - To adjourn the
meeting.
Time of adjournment was 7:16 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.
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Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
Council:
Mark N. Addiego
Jack Drago
Richard A. Halley
Gus Nicolopulos
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - National Safe Boating
Week
AGENDA REVIEW
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
May 24, 1989
ACTION TAKEN
7:38 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding.
Council present:
Council absent:
Addiego, Drago, Haffey,
Nicolopulos, and
Teglia.
None.
The Pledge was recited.
Rev. Lynn Bowdish, St. Elizabeth's
Episcopal Church, gave the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Teglia read the Proclamation aloud
and presented it to representatives of
the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Armas stated that he had
nothing to add or delete from the Agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Bel Zertuche, 760 Haven Ave., related
the following on the Council of Mexican
American Affairs: a fund raiser on
Sunday, 6/11/89 with a fiesta champagne
brunch at E1 Faro restaurant to benefit
scholarships; that the organization had
patterned itself after the Soroptimists,
Rotary and others; that it focused on the
very special needs of this Mexican
American community; had offered free
blood pressure screenings that had been
correlated with Kaiser; had assisted the
Immigration Naturalization Service with
their amnesty program; formulated an edu-
cation committee with the School
District; and had taken part in the Arts
& Wine Festival.
Mr. Bruce Couch, 726 Grand Ave., read a
statement into the record regarding a
request for an historic designation of
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his home by the Historic Preservation
Commission (a copy is attached and a
permanent part of the record of this
meeting).
Mayor Teglia related: that the Commission
was appointed by the Council; that Mr.
Couch should present his best case to the
Commission; that there was an appeal pro-
cess to the Council, and it was looked at
on an individual basis on its merit.
Mr. Couch questioned if there was
anything voluntary in the ordinance --
did he have a choice to not have his home
designated. He stated that the appeal
process as stated in the ordinance was
not the answer to his questions. He
stated that his problem with the ordi-
nance was that it was so poorly put
together that it took away the rights of
property owners - which would not be
defined as undue hardship according to
the ordinance.
He stated that if his home was put up for
designation he would appeal, however, he
did not expect that to be his only
action. He questioned if the 100 homes
up for designation had received a copy of
the Municipal Code.
Mayor Teglia stated that she could not
answer that, but presumed there was a
notification procedure that was followed
in each instance.
Mr. Couch stated that the notification of
the designation was a threatening docu-
ment. He questioned the Commission's
ability to designate historic resources
when they had designated trees in Orange
Park, and the City was filing an appeal.
He stated that he did not want the
designation delayed -- he wanted it
removed.
Councilman Addiego stated that in fairness
to the Commission, they had realized that
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THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK.
OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS THE SASSMANN FAMILY HAS BEEN CONTACTED
BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COM~ISSION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS
REGARDING THE VOLUNTARY DESIGNATION OF THEIR HOME AS AN HISTORIC
RESOURCE.
THE FAMILY WAS FLATTERED, BUT FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
HOW A 50 YEAR OLD HOME COULD BE CONSIDERED AN HISTORIC RESOURCE.
AFTER READING THE MATERIAL THE HPC HAD PROVIDED, IT WAS DECIDED
THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF DESIGNATION WERE NOT IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE FAMILY. THE MATTER WAS CONSIDERED CLOSED.
WELL, A LITTLE OVER THREE WEEKS AGO (JUST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE
DEATH OF RALPH SASSMANN), WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE MATTER WAS
NOT CLOSED. IN FACT, WE WERE VERY SURPRISED TO DISCOVER THAT WE
ACTUALLY HAD LITTLE SAY IN THE DESIGNATION PROCESS AND THAT
REGARDLESS OF THE FACT THAT RALPH SASSMANN AND HIS FAMILY WERE
OPPOSED TO THIS DESIGNATION, THE HPC COULD OVERRULE OUR RIGHTS AS
PROPERTY OWNERS AS WELL AS THE RIGHTS OF OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS
THROUGHOUT SSF.
IN READING FURTHER INTO THE SIXTEEN PAGES OF MUNI CODE IMPOSED ON
THE OWNERS OF PROPERTIES THAT ARE DESIGNATED, WE DISCOVERED THAT:
"HISTORIC RESOURCE" IS DEFINED AS: "A STRUCTURE, NATURAL
FEATURE, OR SITE OF ARCHITECTURAL, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL,
ENGINEERING, ASTHETIC, ARCHEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL, POLITICAL, OR
SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
THE STATE, OR THE NATION."
NO BENEFITS OR INCENTIVES ARE OFFERED TO THE OWNERS OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES.
NO ALTERATION OR DEMOLITION WOULD BE ALLOWED TO TAKE PLACE
WITHOUT THE HPC'S APPROVAL.
AN "ALTERATION" IS DEFINED AS:
AN HISTORIC RESOURCE."
"ANY CHANGE TO OR MODIFICATION OF
GIVEN THIS INFORMATION WE DREW THESE CONCLUSIONS:
WE WOULD BE IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW IF WE DID THE FOLLOWING
WITHOUT HPC APPROVAL:
ANY ADDITION TO THE HOUSE
REPLACED WINDOWS
REROOFED THE HOUSE
REFACED KITCHEN CABINETS
REPLACED A WARPED OR BROKEN DOOR WITH A DOOR OF A DIFFERENT
MATERIAL
WEATHER SEALED THE WINDOWS
OR EVEN MOVED MY CHILD'S TETHERBALL POLE IN THE BACKYARD
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THESE HIDEOUS CRIMES COULD BE PUNISHABLE BY UP A FINE OF UP TO
$500 AND/OR UP TO SIX MONTHS IN JAIL AND AS AN HONORABLE CITIZEN
OF THIS COMMUNITY I WOULD BE COMPELLED TO TURN MYSELF IN FOR ANY
OF THE ABOVE OR A MULTITUDE OF LIKE MISDEMEANORS.
I HOPE THAT YOU GET MY POINT.
TARGETED FOR FUTURE DESIGNATION ARE APPROXIMATELY 100 HOMES. IT
IS MY ASSUMPTION THAT THE OWNERS OF THESE HOMES HAVE BEEN
CONTACTED IN THE PAST REGARDING VOLUNTARY DESIGNATION AS WE WERE.
ACCORDING TO THE MINUTES OF THE HPC MEETINGS WHICH I HAVE READ,
IT IS APPARENT THAT THE MAJORITY OF THESE HOME OWNERS HAVE NOT
REQUESTED DESIGNATION.
CURRENTLY, FIVE HOMES ON THE EVEN SIDE OF THE 700 BLOCK OF GRAND
AVE. ARE UP FOR DESIGNATION. OF THOSE FIVE, FOUR HAVE EITHER
PROTESTED VIA LETTERS OR PHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH THE COMMISSION
SECRETARY. BASED ON THIS INFORMAL POLL I WOULD GUESS THAT YOU
HAVE AN 80% OPPOSITION TO HISTORIC DESIGNATION.
I AM HERE TO ASK YOU TO REVIEW THE HPC, THEIR FINDINGS,
ORDINANCES, THEIR PROCESS OF SELECTION, AND THEIR ABILITY TO
SERVE ON A COMMISSION THAT SO GREATLY EFFECTS THE PEOPLE OF SSF.
TO CONCLUDE, TO DATE WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MEMBERS OF THIS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT "RELAX" "TRUST ME" "BE PATIENT" "THIS IS ALL AN
UNFORTUNATE MISUNDERSTANDING".
I AM HERE TO REMIND THESE OFFICIALS THAT ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY
THE HPC ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO.
THE HPC HAS NOTIFIED US THAT OUR DESIGNATION HAS BEEN POSTPONED
INDEFINITELY.
OUR RIGHTS ARE THREATENED AND YOU WANT US TO "BE PATIENT".
WE HAVE LOST OUR PATIENCE.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.
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there may be a degree of unfairness and
that was why they had delayed any action
on the designation.
Mr. Couch questioned if he was in a posi-
tion to request that his home be removed
from the designation list in that the
State viewed the list as a forgone
conclusion that it was a historic
resource.
Ms. Jan Pont, 111 Belmont, questioned
when the Council was going to tell the
public of the wetlands on San Bruno
Mountain. She gave the Council a letter
from the Corps. of Engineers to Mr. Dean,
and further questioned if Mr. Dean had
received all the permits needed at this
time to grade the Terrabay Project.
City Manager Armas stated that Mr. Dean
had received the grading permit and had
began grading.
Ms. Pont asked that Councilman Addiego
read the letter aloud later in the
meeting. She questioned if a revised EIR
had been made since the one approved was
in August, 1982.
Director of Planning Smith stated that
the County had certified the EIR in 1983,
and the Project had stayed essentially
the same, therefor there was not a
supplemental or addendum to the EIR.
Ms. Pont questioned if the families in
Pecks Lots were informed of the trees
being removed, and the loss of owls,
hawks and golden eagles. She questioned
why the trees in the 4-H lands, which
contained wetlands, could not be planted
elsewhere.
Mr. Dan Shattuc, 907 W. Cardinal Dr.,
Sunnyvale, stated that he was a Director
of the California Waterfowl Association,
whose purpose was to preserve, protect,
and enhance the wetlands in the State.
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ACTION TAKEN
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He stated that the State had lost in
excess of 90% of its wetlands, and he
was disappointed that the wetlands were
not recognized by the City and County or
in the EIR -- to delay any grading until
the wetlands were identified. He stated
that the grading should be stopped before
it removes more evidence of wetlands,
before a delineation can be made of the
acres of wetlands. He stated that the
EIR stated that no grading should begin
or a permit issued until all permits were
received, and this very important permit
had not yet been received.
He stated that he also believed that a
supplemental EIR should be made to
address the wetlands which have an
impact on animals, plants, and many
things that live on the Mountain. He
stated that if this development changes
in any way as a result of those impacts,
it would have a financial impact on this
City. He stated that the area where the
headquarters and storage site sits had
been known as the duck pond with ducks,
egrets and such.
Mayor Teglia asked the City Manager to
report back to Council on the issues
raised by the last two speakers.
City Manager Armas stated that he would
contact the Corps. tomorrow, and upon
receipt of a determination by the Corps.
on the wetlands - a report would be made
to the Council.
Ms. Maria Luna introduced her class of
future of citizens of the United States.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Councilman Nicolopulos read the City
Proclamation in honor of the 75th
Anniversary of the S.S.F. High School
aloud.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Approval of the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of 4/12/89, and the
Special Meeting of 4/26/89.
Approval of the Regular Bills of ~o13
5/24/89,
Resolution authorizing application
for a supplemental grant to
the California State Library; and
Resolution approving a budget
amendment.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY SERVICES
AND CONSTRUCTION ACT GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
(BAY AREA ADULT LEARNER
CONFERENCES)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT
0-8 TO THE 1988-89 OPERATING BUDGET
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Resolution authorizing partici-
· pation in a joint powers agreement
with Daly City, San Bruno,
Pacifica, Brisbane, and Colma Fire
Protection District for the
purchase of a mobile air compressor
unit.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
MOBILE AIR COMPRESSOR UNIT
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Be
Status report relative to the
subject of annexation of Country
Club Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
Approved in the amount of $834,257.07.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-89
RESOLUTION NO. 67-89
RESOLUTION NO. 68-89
M/S Haffey/Addiego - To approve the
Consent Calendar.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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Director of Planning Smith stated that
there were some 50 properties within the
area, with churches and related facili-
ties and the remainder single family
homes. She stated that the staff report
had indicated that there were two resi-
dential care facilities which was based on
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rumor, however, in checking with the
County it was learned that there are no
licensed care facilities.
She spoke of the l~ollowing: zoning;
General Plan policies on annexation; that
there could not be spot annexation; that
two years ago the residents had requested
City assistance in opposing a proposed 31
bed residential care facility at the
corner of Dorado and Alta Vista; that the
Planning Commission and Council had
adopted Resolutions in opposition to the
application; that the use was not
approved, and the item continued until
such time as the sewer service could be
rectified; that recently an application
had been received by the Planning
Division from the owner of the property
at the corner of Country Club and Alida
Way for a change in the General Plan and
a prezoning designation in order to allow
high density residential; that the pro-
perty happened to back onto Rotary Plaza
and was across the street from some other
multi-family units; that if the applica-
tion should be granted, the applicant
intended to then apply for annexation -
which staff would recommend against
according to City policy; that there were
a number of needed public improvements in
the area such as storm drainage and sani-
tary sewers being the most important;
that the area did not meet City standards
for streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
and street lights.
She stated that an estimate had been done
ten years ago by the Engineering Division
for sanitary sewers, storm drains, and
reconstruction of the road that had
amounted to over a million dollars. She
stated that residents of the area said
that the County had indicated that they
would pay for some of the improvements in
that area. She stated that many of the
houses and yards were not as well main-
tained as they could be, and there was a
problem with the number of vehicles and
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recreational vehicles stored in yards.
She stated that Council could pursue
annexation of the area or wait for a
petition from the residents. She
suggested hold a neighborhood meeting on
the subject.
She stated that the second item was a
request from the Country Club Park
Committee in reference to a new appli-
cation for a 15 bed residential facility
at 201 Alta Vista. She stated that this
area was within the sphere of influence
of this City, and this use did not con-
form to the City's General Plan and
zoning. She stated that this use had
been approved by the County Planning
Commission on 4/26/89, and the letter had
been received requesting Council support
in opposition to the use. She requested
that the item be referred to staff and
Planning Commission for consideration,
and a report would be forthcoming before
the Board of Supervisors meeting of
6/20/89 to consider the appeal.
Consensus of the majority of Council - to
have Item 2 referred to the staff and
Planning Commission with a report to
Council on 6/14/89; Councilman Addiego
was not in agreement with the consensus.
Vice Mayor Haffey stated that he had
requested this report - not as a land
grabbing measure to acquire an island and
have more control over it, but to give
the residents the opportunity to decide
whether they wanted to come into the
City. He stated that there would be some
tough negotiations between the City and
the Country Club residents in regards to
what kinds of costs they might incur in
coming into the City, and that would be
a protracted discussion. He stated that
the obvious advantage to the property
owners was the fact that the City would
have zoning control and land use planning
over the area as opposed to the County,
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because the County had not seemed very
sensitive in the past.
He questioned if the County Planning
Commission had ever taken into con-
sideration that the City had prezoned
this area rural estates, and there was a
policy in regards to planning of the
area.
Director of Planning Smith stated that
the prezoning was considered, however, in
its deliberations some members of the
County Planning Commission had made the
statement that it may or may not ever be
annexed to the City, and since it was in
their jurisdiction took action based on
that fact.
Vice Mayor Halley stated that it would be
a difficult situation for the property
owners in the area to weigh the chances
of the kinds of decisions the County will
make regarding land use against the cost
of being annexed into the City; and
buying into the sewage system was the
most expensive cost. He stated that he
hoped the Council would encourage a
dialogue with the residents to begin
those kinds of negotiations, and let
those citizens decide if they wanted to
come into the City or not.
Mayor Teglia stated that when the rural
estates zone district was developed, the
City had the authority to annex that area
without a vote from that community, but
had gone to the residents who had indi-
cated they did not want annexation - and
the City had backed off. She stated that
the County and the uses they had allowed
were insensitive to the residents, and
she would hate to think that some of
their actions since had been punitive
because the City had not annexed Country
Club.
Vice Mayor Halley believed that there
would be three party negotiations
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involvin9 the County, wherein their cards
were put on the table.
Councilman Addiego felt that the timing
might be right due to the County actions
wherein this City could better protect
the residents life-style. He stated that
there would be benefits to the County
also, and hoped it would include monetary
participation by the County in some of
the essential improvements.
Mayor Teglia believed that the County had
been willing to buy in to a fund for some
of the potential improvements, and
remembered that at that time the resi-
dents did not want all of the improve-
ments that normally come with being in a
City.
Rev. Lynn Bowdish stated that a modular
unit had been put in the Country Club
area, but other than that the area was
the same. She stated that eight years
ago the residents had been concerned over
the cost per parcel for annexation impro-
vements which she believed to be over
$30,000.
Discussion followed: Councilman
Nicolopulos recalled an alleged election
among the residents on annexation; that
the residents were very vehement against
any type of infrastructure that created a
semblance of urbane life; that the rural
zoning designation protected the resi-
dents keeping of animals; that the major
consideration was financial; having a
neighborhood meeting, and if the resi-
dents were interested in annexation, they
should formalize a request and make an
approach to the City; staff should look
at what is going on at 201 Alta Vista
before Council takes a position on what
is being proposed there; Councilman
Addiego, like the residents, wanted a
preservation of a life-style that is not
duplicated anywhere else in the City;
that he wanted to be very liberal in the
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
5. Status Report - Continued.
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Motion to accept the Buri Buri Park
Master Plan Design as recommended
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application of standards and be able to
help the residents in any way possible,
including financially to get them into
the City.
City Manager Armas stated that staff
would look at the infrastructure needs to
maintain and preserve the semi-rural
character while at the same time respond
to the needs identified in the report.
He stated that the most important con-
sideration would be financial, and to
make some allowances for County contribu-
tions, and long term financing arrange-
ments as options.
Director of Recreation & Community
Services Jewell stated that the original
purpose of this master plan was to revise
the park area, make provisions for addi-
tional off-street parking, and to expand
the underdeveloped part of the park. He
stated that the City had hired Mr.
Callander to come up with a master plan,
and evaluate the area for the most effi-
cient and effective use of that land.
He stated that there had been public
hearings with the Commission and resi-
dents to develop the master plan. He
spoke of the $157,000 of Proposition 70
funds that would be utilized in the first
phase.
Mr. Peter Callander, Landscape Architect,
presented slides on the master plan, and
explained the benefits that would be pro-
vided to the community.
Discussion followed: on when the
existing picnic area had been upgraded;
incorporation of the existing equipment;
that the picnic area was close to the
fence and road, and therefor a very noisy
section; that $150,000 project had been
looked at, and now the projection for the
three phases was $600,000; that staff
should look for additional grant funds,
etc.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
6. Motion - Continued.
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Report from staff regarding stop
signs in the 600-700 block of
Spruce Avenue.
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M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos - To accept the
Buri Buri Park Master Plan Design.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
City Clerk Battaya presented the Council
with a copy of a petition signed by all
but four houses in the 600-700 block of
Spruce Avenue.
Mayor Teglia read the petition into the
record, "We the residents of the 600-700
block of Spruce Avenue, are signing this
Petition in support of the City resolving
the traffic and speeding problems that
have resulted in numerous accidents over
the years that effected very costly
damage to the personal property of the
residents, i.e., hit and run vehicles;
potential harm to children playing on the
sidewalk; injured animals; damage to
cement walls and fences, as well as an
incident where a vehicle went across a
front yard and stopped within inches of
the outer bedroom wall of a home, etc.
By signing this Petition, we the resi-
dents of the 600-700 block of Spruce
Avenue, strongly urge the Council of the
City of S.S.F. to effect a solution to
the traffic problems described through
stop signs, a one-way street or any other
measure that will restore safety to our
neighborhood ."
Acting Deputy City Manager/City Engineer
Wong stated that a request had been
received on 3/18/89 to investigate
speeding and traffic problems on Spruce
Ave. between Parkway and Beech, and also
to look into construction of a stop sign.
He related the following from the
investigation: 14 accidents due to
improper turns, unsafe speed,
alcohol/drugs, improper passing, unsafe
backing; that the problem was with the
geometry or width of the street; that the
street takes 2 or 3 horizontal curve
turns; street has 2 or 3 vertical up and
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down grades; speeds along the divided
island was 19 mpr uphill and 37 mpr
downhill, and the posted speed was 25 mpr.
He stated that ten years ago the City
Engineer had prepared a report that
reviewed various options which were still
valid at this time. He stated that solu-
tions were very difficult, and the Police
Department had instituted a directed
patrol area. He stated that he did not
recommend implementing a stop sign at mid
block as intersections like this do not
fall under Caltrans.
Mrs. Georgia Cox, 656 Spruce Ave., stated
that she had lived on Spruce for over 30
years, and was upset over the increased
traffic, speed and people driving helter
skelter. She stated that a car went
through the hedge of her current home,
and had to be towed off the hedge. She
further related that when she lived
across the street her vehicle had been
hit by another car. She stated that the
contour of the street was the problem,
and suggested putting a dip into the
street at the base of the hill for
drainage purposes as had been done on
Orange Avenue.
Mayor Teglia stated that a dip could
cause a car to go out of control, and be
more dangerous.
Mrs. Cox stated that the neighborhood was
in danger now, and she did not believe
that policing of the area was going to
slow down the speeders. She stated that
the speeding took place between 5:00 -
6:30 p.m, 6:30 - 8:00 a.m., and after
10:00 p.m.
Councilman Nicolopulos stated that this
issue went back many years and it was an
engineering problem, and suggested taking
out the divider. He stated that sta-
tistics had been compiled 15 years ago,
and questioned if that information was
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still available. He stated that he sym-
pathized with the residents in trying to
effect a solution to a long overdue
problem, and pledged his support - even
if it was costly.
Mayor Teglia stated that a solution had
been effected ten years ago, but it had
presented more problems to neighboring
streets.
Acting Deputy City Manager/City Engineer
Wong stated that if the median was taken
out the uphill parcels would have a
substantial grade to climb because the
original subdivision had taken economics
into consideration, and went with the
original contours of the area.
He stated that one of the earlier options
had recommended closure of School Street
which was now being used extensively as a
connector street.
City Clerk Battaya questioned if there
was a problem with making Spruce Street a
one way going up the hill.
Acting Deputy City Manager/City
Engineering Wong responded that he did
not think so, however, he would investi-
gate that option.
City Clerk Battaya stated that she would
like that option investigated as a resi-
dent of Spruce Avenue.
Mayor Teglia suggested involving the
Oldtown Homeowners Assn.
Councilman Addiego stated that the people
on Spruce have particular concerns, and
the Engineer had said that options could
effect other streets.
Mayor Teglia suggested having a meeting
with the residents of the 600-700 block
of Spruce.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
7. Report - Continued.
8. Report from staff regardin§ stop
signs on Grand/Magnolia Avenues.~o~o
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Mr. Steve Sowa, 664 Spruce Ave., stated
that he was an 11 year resident and when
Alternative #6 went into effect it had
worked quite well, but perhaps if
Alternative #8 was used it might work and
be the least costly.
Acting Deputy City Manager/City Engineer
Wong stated that Alternative #8 would
block off School St. to prevent traffic
from Hillside and No. Spruce to travel
southbound on Spruce.
Councilman Addiego felt that this
Alternative had a lot of merit to block
the initial portion of School Street.
Councilman Drago stated that he could
support speed bumps with a stop sign, and
there had not been adversity to that
solution or to evaluate the possibility
of re-engineering that street. He stated
that if there was a stop sign and a bump,
and a person hit it at high speed he was
in violation of the law.
Mayor Teglia suggested trying
Alternative #8 and to alert the
residents.
City Manager Armas cited a case in
Berkeley wherein there could not be a
temporary closure of a street, and the
Supreme Court had determined that if a
City was interested in a closure - it
needed to be of a permanent nature.
Acting Deputy City Manager/City Engineer
Wong stated that School St. was like an
easement owned by San Francisco Water Co.
Mayor Teglia requested staff to investi-
gate and make a report to the Council at
the next meeting.
Acting Deputy City Manager/City Engineer
Wong stated that this intersection did
not meet Caltrans criteria for a stop
sign, and staff was recommending against
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Report - Continued.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
®
Motion to waive reading and intro-
duce two ordinances pertaining to
an administrative reorganization.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPEALING
VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN TITLE 1
"GENERAL PROVISIONS" TITLE 2
"ADMINISTRATION" AND TITLE 4
"REVENUE AND FINANCE" OF THE SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REFLECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12
OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE
SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
installation of a stop sign. He stated
that with increased traffic volume in the
future the situation could change, and
staff would monitor the intersection.
Councilman Nicolopulos stated that sixtx
years ago there had been crossing guards
at this intersection - yet, today little
senior ladies had no one to help them
across the street. He spoke of the many
stop signs and stop lights in the imme-
diate area that were installed for the
many near misses.
Councilman Addiego stated that it was a
controlled intersection, and there had to
be some reasonableness in the application
of stop signs.
Motion Nicolopulos - To install a stop
sign at Grand and Magnolia Avenues.
Motion died for lack of a Second.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
City Clerk Battaya read the titles of the
ordinance in its entirety.
City Attorney Armento stated that the two
ordinances would bring the Municipal Code
into line with the current status of the
reorganization in titles, and job
changes, and that the changes were not
substantive. She stated that there was
one correction on page 2 of the second
ordinance, wherein it was not deleting the
position of Recreation Supervisor as
stated.
Councilman Drago stated that he wanted an
entire classification system study, and
reduce it to a workable, and manageable
list of classifications. He stated that
he wanted it to be agendized in the near
future, and wanted to hear justification
from staff on the existing structure with
hopes of initiating a possible reform.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
.-__ LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
9. Motion - Continued.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
10. Letter to Mayor of Kishiwada
relative to Sister City status.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
He cited the wording that had impressed
him from the County study, "Creates a
system of vague distinctions that are
difficult for everyone to understand and
manage, and after departments regard
reclassification process as a reward
system for excellent performance rather
than a system for classifying and compen-
sating staff based on requisite
knowledge, skills and ability."
He stated that this City had 400 employees
and 114 classifications, and wanted to
see the rational on why one position had
been broken up into five classifications.
Councilman Nicolopulos stated he agreed
with Councilman Drago, and felt there
were too many specialists.
M/S Drago/Haffey - To waive reading, and
introduce both ordinances.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Discussion followed: that staff should
look at benchmark cities' positions and
titles; positions in units that do not
compare with benchmark cities; staff to
investigate.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Teglia stated that staff had pre-
pared a letter supportive of the idea of
establishing a sister city relationship
wi th Kishiwada, and wanted Council con-
currence that the letter should be
mailed. She stated that Kishiwada wanted
a City outside of San Francisco, and
related that their population was
180,000. She stated that this sister
city affiliation would be of a business
nature. She stated that at the end of
August or the beginning of September the
entire Council would be invited for a
visit.
Consensus of Council - To forward the
letter to Kishiwada.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Terrabay Wetlands:
(Cassette No. 3)
GOOD AND WELFARE
- CLOSED SESSION
11.
Closed Session for the purpose of
discussion of personnel matters,
labor relations, property nego-
tiations and litigation.
RECALL TO ORDER:
12.
Motion to adjourn the meeting to
Wednesday, 6/7/89, 7:00 p.m.,
in the City Council Conference
Room, City Hall, for the purpose
of a study session on the Common
Greens, and a Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
~ogq
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Addiego read a letter into the
record from Calvin C. Fong, Corps. of
Engineers, to W. W. Dean & Associates
dated 4/11/89 (a copy is attached and a
permanent part of the record of this
meeting).
He stated that he had spoken to Ms.
Joyce Minjiras, Corps. of Engineers,
who had indicated that some of the
ravines, 4-H area and the bowl area
had been identified as potential
wetlands. He stated that a map was being
prepared to identify all wetlands on the
South Slope. He stated that the City
Manager and City Attorney would closely
monitor the activity of the Corps. and
report to Council.
GOOD AND WELFARE
No one chose to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to a Closed Session at
10:00 p.m. to discuss the items noticed.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to
order at 11:15 p.m., all Council present,
no action taken.
M/S Drago/Haffey - To adjourn the meeting
to Wednesday, 5/31/89, 6:30 p.m. in the
City Conference Room, City Hall, for the
purpose of a Closed Session.
Time of adjournment was 11:16 p.m.
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Regulatory Branch
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT, CORPS OF INOINEER~
%11 MAIH STREET
SAN I~RANCISCO, CAt. IFORNIA B410S -- 1~0S
APR 198~
SUBJECT: File No. 18052S91
N. W. Dean & Associates
901 Mariners Island Boulvard
San MateD, CaliFornia 94404
Gentlemen:
We have been InFormed by environmental groups regarding a proposed
development on the south slope oF San Bruno Mountain that will require
culverttng natural drainage channels and Ft11Ing a wetland at the
In South San Francisco, San Mated County, CaliFornia.
Your proposed work Is within our Jurisdiction and a permit ts required.
Application For Corps authorization should be made to this oFFIce using the
application Form In the enclosed pamphlet. The application mqst include plans
showing the location, extent and character oF the'proposed activity, prepared
in accordance with the requirements contained In this pamphlet. You should
note, in planning your work, that upon receipt oF a'"properly completed
application and plans, we are required to advertise"the proposed work by
issuing a publtc notice For a period oF 30 days.
All proposed discharges oF dredged or Fill material Into waters oF the
United States must be authorized by the Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section
404 oF the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. 1344). Waters oF the United States
generally Include tidal waters, qakes, rivers and streams (Including
Intermittent streams), and their adjacent wetlands.
if an Individual permit ts required, it will be necessary for you to
demonstrate to the Corps that your proposed Fill Is necessary because there are
no practicable alternatives, as outlined In the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's Section 404(b)(I) Guidelines. A copy is enclosed ~o aid you in
preparation oF this alternative analysis. Be'~ware that Failure to satisfy the
404(b)(1) Guidelines will require dental oF your application For a ~orps
permit.
However,'our nationwide or~b~gt~l permits have already authorized certain
activities pFovlded specIFled..cor~l'l~ii.~n~are met. Your completed application
will enable us to determine whe~ieF~9our activity Is.alEeady authorized. You
are advised to refrain From'cOm~enge~ent oF your proposed activity until a
determination has been made' that it Is covered by an existing permit.
Commencement oF work before you received our notification may be Interpreted as
---~a violation oF our regulations. .-
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It' ~o~ h;~ve any questions, please call doyc~ Min~iras of c~,r Degulatory
Branch ~t~le~>hone 4]5-974-0418). Please addr~:ss cor, espon~lence to the DiStrict
Engineer,~tentlon: Regulatory Branch, and r~er to the F'iEe number at the
head o~ ~hl~ letter.
$ I ncere i y,
Signed by:
CALVIN C. F'-ONG
f,,~ck E o I'a~' i ess
Ch ! eF, .'F.¢;ns.~r uct t on-Op~r e~ t ODS
Dtvlstc~
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, C
City of South San Francisco
/~ED.
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.
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