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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. e Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel matters, labor relations, property negotiations and litigation. RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ~aya,~ 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. 5/24/89 Page I 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 ~oo~ 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 5/24/89 Page i A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N ~'~ ]~,.. ~, .-- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 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 5/24/89 Page 2 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 5/24/89 Page 2a 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. 5/24/89 Page 2b AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 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. 5/24/89 Page 3 AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM ACTION TAKEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 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. 5/24/89 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR e 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 e 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. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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 5/24/89 Page 5 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N ~].~ ._.. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Status Report - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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 5/24/89 Page 6 A G E N D A A C T ! 0 N T A K E N ~.,,~CI,~:~ .... ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Status Report - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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, 5/24/89 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN .... ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Status Report - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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 5/24/89 Page 8 ^ G E N ~ ^ A C T I 0 N T ~ K E N ~:i~6 --- ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Status Report - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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 5/24/89 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Status Report - Continued. ® Motion to accept the Buri Buri Park Master Plan Design as recommended Commission.by the Park and Recreation ~oo~ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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. 5/24/89 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 6. Motion - Continued. e Report from staff regarding stop signs in the 600-700 block of Spruce Avenue. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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 5/24/89 Page 11 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN .__ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Report - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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 5/24/89 Page 12 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N ~;'?~ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Report - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 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. 5/24/89 Page 13 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 5/24/89 Page 14 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. 5/24/89 Page 15 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. 5/24/89 Page 16 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. 5/24/89 Page 17 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. .- 5/24~89 Page 17a -2- 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~ 5/24/89 Page 17b 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. 5/24/89 Page 18