HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1989-10-25Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
Council:
Mark N. Addiego
Jack Drago
Richard A. Haffey
Gus Nicolopulos
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
October 25, 1989
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Teglia Arrived:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION:
PRESENTATIONS
AGENDA REVIEW
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ACTION TAKEN
7:37 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Haffey pre-
siding.
Council present: Addiego, Drago, Halley,
Nicolo@ulos.
7:38 p.m. Mayor Teglia arrived.
Council absent: None.
Recited.
Father McCeuley, Mater Dolorosa Church,
gave the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Peggy Deras, San Bruno Lumber Co.,
stated that October was National Kitchen
& Bath Month and the National Assn. of
Remodeling Industry was donating a
kitchen remodeling to a handicapped local
resident at 548 Theresa. She stated that
the work was being done by volunteer
contractors, and the lumber was being
donated by San Bruno Lumber Co.
Mayor Teglia stated that the only cost to
the homeowner was $112.00 for City per-
mits, and urged the Council to waive
those fees.
Councilman Addiego questioned why action
was being requested under presentations
on an item that was not on the agenda.
Mayor Teglia directed staff to follow
through on the waiver of fees.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Armas stated that he had
nothing to add or delete from the Agenda.
He introduced the new Director of Public
Works Ron Parini.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
..... ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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COMMUNITY FORUM
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of 10/11/89 and
the Regular Meeting of 10/11/89.
2. Approval of the Regular Bills of
10/25/89.
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Resolution approving an amendment
to the FY 1989-90 Operating Budget
to augment the Project Read budget
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Starelli, Recreation Teacher for
Music Theatre Workshop, announced that
an earthquake benefit for the Red Cross
would be held on Monday, 10/30/89 at the
Municipal Services Building from
7:00-10:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Councilman Nicolopulos commended the
people in the community for their
efforts after the earthquake.
Mayor Teglia commended emergency services
personnel, particularly Fire Chief
Feuerstein, for their efforts in response
to the earthquake.
She stated that a representative from the
Federal Government had been in City Hall
today advising the City of FEMA funds
available for assistance, and proceeded
to give particulars on where information
was available.
She encouraged people to vote absentee in
light of the earthquake and resultant
transportation problems.
She stated that the Diablo Lions Club had
donated $7,000 from the sale of earth-
quake t-shirts to earthquake relief orga-
nizations. She stated that at the recess
there would be a short video telecast on
Measure C.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
Approved in the amount of $1,012,642.54.
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A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N L~',~"_'~
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Resolution - Continued.
by $2,400.00.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET
AMENDMENT 89-7 TO THE 1989-1990
OPERATING BUDGET
Resolution approving plans and /~g~
specifications, and authorizing
advertisement of sealed bids for
the Railroad Avenue Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Project.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE
WORK AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE
RAILROAD AVENUE SANITARY SEWER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Resolution authorizing execution of ~OSq~
Amendment No. i to the Geotechnical i~~''
Engineering Construction Services
Agreement for the Terrabay Project
dated 3/30/88.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AMENDMENT NO. i TO GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR TERRABAY PROJECT
Motion to donate the surplus ambu-
lance to Atotonilco el Alto,
Mexico.
Resolution authorizing an agreement/,o~g
for animal control services and ~1~3
shelter facilities with the County.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES AND SHELTER FACILITIES
WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Motion to adopt two ordinances:
a) an ordinance amending the Zoning
District Map; b) an ordinance
amending provisions of Title 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 149-89
RESOLUTION NO. 150-89
RESOLUTION NO. 151-89
Removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion by Councilman Addiego.
RESOLUTION NO. 152-89
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Motion - Continued.
pertaining to carports, etc.
a)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO
REZONE APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES
LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF OYSTER POINT
BOULEVARD AND MARINA BOULEVARD
FROM OPEN SPACE TO PLANNED
INDUSTRIAL
b)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
PROVISIONS OF TITLE 20 OF THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO CARPORTS,
RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY ACCESS
AND PARKING AT AIRPORT-ORIENTED
HOTELS AND MOTELS
Motion to donate the surplus ambu-~l~$
lance to Atotonilco el Alto,
Mexico.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
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9. Possible financing methods ~
regarding the conference center.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCE NO. 1062-89
ORDINANCE NO. 1063-89
M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos - To approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of
Item No. 6.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Addiego stated that this
action by Council had been long antici-
pated by the Sister City Committee, and
requested that the City Clerk's Office be
contacted after staff action was taken in
order to alert the Committee.
M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - To donate the
surplus ambulance to Atotonilco el Alto,
Mexico.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Director of Finance Marks described the
financing methods in the event of passage
of Measure C: a bond issue for investors
to purchase that would pay for the reno-
vation of the building; hotel tax would
generate $1.2 million a year; money would
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
9. Possible financing methods -
Continued.
10.
Oral report on the effects of the
earthquake on South San Francisco.~'~
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
be transferred to the City by the hotels;
the first obligation would be to pay back
the bond holders; debt service would be
under $400,000 a year; that would leave
$800,000, which could be transferred over
to operate the conference center; rental
income was expected from the operation of
the conference center which was equal to
approximately $500,000 a year; the
operating expenses of the center would be
equal to $1.3 million.
City Manager Armas stated that the con-
ference center was planned for a building
that needed renovation and improvements
in the amount of $3.5 million which could
be financed over many years to avoid up
front expenses.
He spoke at length on the occupancy
rates, and that by using this type of
financing it would make effective use of
the City's current dollars.
Vice Mayor Haffey stated that if the
City's hotel operators did well, the City
would benefit without it costing the
residents a dime when voting for Measure
C.
He explained the difference between using
certificates of participation and revenue
bonds.
Councilman Nicolopulos explained the
financial benefits from a conference
center to the hotels, City, and the
community.
Mayor Teglia explained in detail the
benefits to the community from passage of
Measure C: increased occupancy and pro-
tection of the City's revenue stream; no
cost to the residents; would generate
additional sales and property tax.
City Manager Armas summarized the effects
of the earthquake: that damage was very
limited; workforce responded quickly and
in a sensitive manner; West Orange
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
10. Oral report - Continued.
RECESS:
--'RECALL TO ORDER:
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
11.
Motion to waive reading and intro-
duce an ordinance revising the
ordinance on bingo games.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.32
OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO BINGO GAMES
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Library had books tossed about and needed
to be closed temporarily; Orange Park
swimming pool had been closed and given
close scrutiny of pipes; $100,000 damage
to a sewer main at San Mateo Ave. and
Airport Blvd., Building Inspectors had
examined municipal, business and residen-
tial properties; 40 buildings had suf-
fered damage; estimated damage throughout
City was $400,000; unreinforced masonry -
36 out of 40 buildings withstood the
earthquake; in residential areas, most
evidence was that of cracked chimneys or
sidewalks and stairs; Shell tanks and the
bayfront site faired well.
Mayor Teglia encouraged people to become
cognizant of earthquake preparedness for
the future.
Mayor Teglia declared a recess at 8:22
p.m.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to
order at 8:45 p.m., all Council present.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
Deputy City Clerk Rasmussen read the
title of the ordinance in its entirety.
M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos - To waive reading
and introduce the Ordinance.
City Attorney Armento stated that the
ordinance had been before the Council
previously and she had incorporated
direction given from prior meetings.
Mr. Don Blott stated that he appreciated
the ordinance, but questioned why the
nights of operation were not shown on the
face of the permit so that if the night
was changed an amendment would be needed.
Police Chief Datzman stated that the
Police Community Relations Officer was
aware of what nights the various organi-
zations held bingo games. He stated that
for informational purposes, he had no
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
11. Motion - Continued.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
GOOD AND WELFARE
CLOSED SESSION
12.
Closed session for the purpose of
discussion of personnel matters,
labor relations, property nego-
tiations and litigation.
RECALL TO ORDER:
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
problem with the nights being shown on
the permit.
Mr. Blott requested a definite audit
period being incorporated into the ordi-
nance, because of two bingo games
operating illegally.
Vice Mayor Haffey stated that he would
rather have the Police Department use
their own discretion on audits.
Police Chief Datzman stated that the
Penal Code was quite specific, and if a
complaint was made the Police Department
would investigate.
Mr. Lemoge stated that he had only
received information on this item today,
and requested information be sent earlier
in the future.
Councilman Nicolopulos questioned if all
six bingo permit holders had been made
aware of the meetings on the ordinance.
City Attorney Armento stated that
everyone had been notified more than once
on the subject.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
No one chose to speak.
GOOD AND WELFARE
No one chose to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to a Closed Session at
9:03 p.m. to discuss the items noticed.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to
order at 9:15 p.m., all Council present,
no action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battay
City of South San Francisco
M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos- To adjourn the
meeting to Wednesday, 11/1/89, 6:00 p.m.,
in the City Council Conference Room, City
Hall, for a Closed Session to discuss
personnel matters, labor relations, pro-
perty negotiations and litigation.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 9:16 p.m.
./~'~PRO~ D. ~
~..berta~ C~e'~.r! T~eglf~Mayor
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.
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